CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

October 1, 2007

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 8:30 A.M. with Mayor Hatfield presiding and the following Commissioners present: Hekel, Hammersmith, Dickey, and Williams. Absent: None. Also present were Don Heidrick, City Clerk/ Administrator; Grant K. Sechler Jr., City Superintendent; John Blevins, Chief of Police; Amber Schmitz of The Anthony Republican; Terry Stark, and Jim Forsyth.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND 10/02 CITY PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5507 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $113,441.64 for appropriation ordinance and 10/02 City Payroll for $45,104.80 were presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance and 10/02 City Payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT REPORT

Terry Stark, Water/Wastewater Department Head, gave a report on the projects of the Water/Watewater Department. Cleaning septic tanks at Power Plant, Gun Club and west side of Lake. Cleaning lift stations and sewer lines.

They repaired a couple of leaks in water line between Anthony and Harper.

Installed a new air release on chlorinator pump at Harper Wells. Repaired several more water leaks around town.

Going over bids for replacement of #3 pump at water storage tank and installing telemetry system for water and wastewater.

Mayor Hatfield discussed the possibility of getting a 5 rating for the City resulting in savings for commercial businesses for fire insurance.

The Commission would like for Terry Stark, City Superintendent Sechler, and Commissioner Hekel to get estimates for 6-inch line around school and courthouse for having it contracted out.

Will look at what is needed for the Fire Department side for improving the rating.

The odor from the Lagoons was discussed. Problems have been with Pond #1, if problem continues they will contact Rural Water.

AUCTION PROCEDURE

City Attorney Jim Forsyth was here to discuss the terms for the auction and sale of City properties.

The City Commission was in agreement to have a quit claim deed with the sale of properties. All terms of the sale should be announced before the auction. Buyer will pay for contract and seller will pay for deed. Taxes prorated. Jim Forsyth will prepare documents for signing after the sale of the property.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / PROPERTY EAST OF TOWN / SOUND SYSTEM / COST ESTIMATES FOR PROJECTS / SERVICE TO PRAIRIE BELTING NEW EQUIPMENT /

$500 TO KMU

City Superintendent Sechler reported that Mike Anderson said if the City would buy fence material he would install it on his property and maintain it. He would like to have property deannexed. There was general discussion and the City Commission would like to know cost of the fence before a decision is made about the fence. The decision about possible deannexation could not be made at this time. The City would have to request deannexing since it is property owned by the City.

He and Steve Wilkinson met with sound system contractor at Municipal Hall. They are to start installation today.

He has worked up cost estimates for possible upcoming projects. They are higher than those given in 2006, hopefully higher than what the bids would be.

In 2006 the City had bid for $22,000 to $24,000 for entrance to I.D. Board Property. The Commission decided it was too high. We are out of generating season so there would be enough help. He believes City Crew could do this project. Cost estimated at $10,000.

The Electric Department will make service hot for Prairie Belting new equipment on Wednesday.

The City Commission was in agreement to pay $500 for voluntary assessment for Kansas Municipal Utilities review for time related to review for requirements to follow for KCC deregulation.

The City Commission talked about the list of projects and what was needed for a bond issue, and what could be applied to the Wastewater Revolving Loan.

There was discussion about asking the County if money could be borrowed from the County from the Landfill proceeds they are receiving. John Haas of Ranson Financial Consultants will be contacted about Funding the projects.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / VEHICLE IN DRUG CASE /

DISTURBANCE / EXECUTIVE SESSION

Chief of Police Blevins reported that judgment was received from District Court on the Ford Escape vehicle in a drug case. The County Attorney is assisting with the sale of the vehicle. The C.A. gets 10%.

There was disturbance at Main and Bluff. Two females taken into custody for disorderly conduct.

He would like executive session for non-elected personnel.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / I.D. BOARD MEETING /

TAXI MOVE / LEAGUE CONFERENCE

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported that the Industrial Development Board will have their monthly meeting today at noon at the Smokehouse.

Received thoughts from Connie Shellhammer about turning taxi over to the County by the first of the year to help in better coordination with the taxi maintenance and rules, and driver training.

Have information for League Conference for confirmation numbers for the rooms reservations.

AUCTION

The Mayor opened the Auction for City property to be auctioned described as Location #1: Lots 13, 16, 17, 20, 21 and 24 of Block 47, City of Anthony, Original. Northeast corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Washington Street.

Location #2: East Half block 13, Lots 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12 in Block Thirteen (13) Original. Located on Spring Street. Commissioner Williams announced conditions of the auction and sale of the property.

The highest bidder for Location #1 was Major Weiss buying it for $6,500. The highest bidder for Location #2 was Neal Weckworth buying it for $4,700.

TRUCK PARKING

Commissioner Hekel discussed the need for a Truck Parking area since some of the property used was sold at auction. The Mayor suggested that the I.D. Board be asked to find a solution for this. They will be meeting at noon.

APPLICATION FOR MUNICIPAL HALL RENTAL

After discussion, Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the Municipal Hall Alcohol Consumption Exemption application for Gabreail Barrett for October 14, 2007 pending, approval of application completed properly and reviewed by Police Chief Blevins and City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick to qualify and the proper fees paid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 15 minutes to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried. At 10:15 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the Police Chief, City Superintendent, and City Clerk/ Administrator remaining. At 10:30 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

Mayor Hatfield read letter of resignation from Larry Olds Jr., as member of Anthony Board of Zoning Appeals.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion to accept the letter of resignation of Larry Olds Jr. as member of the Anthony Board of Zoning Appeals. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City Commission meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

Approved by ___________________________________

Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor