CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

October 12, 2009

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Mayor Barbara Muse presiding and the following Commissioners present: Dickey, Hammersmith, Hall, and Tedder. Absent: None. Also present were Don Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator; John Blevins, Chief of Police; Amber Schmitz of the Anthony Republican; Cynthia Clark, Kenny Hodson, Donna Crowe, Shawn Catlin, Kate Weddle, Sunny Gates, Payson and Maria Hedlund.

John Schnelle, Minister of the Anthony Christian Church gave the Invocation.

Mayor Muse made the motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCES and 10/13/09 PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5611 and #5612 making appropriations for $45,939.43 and $72,363.14 respectively for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinances and $47,470.20 for 10/13 Payroll were presented and on a motion by Commissioner Tedder, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinances and payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

TRANSIENT GUEST TAX FUND COMMITTEE

Ron Poor, chairman of the Transient Guest Tax Fund Committee presented a recommendation from the Committee that the City Approves and uses funds from the Transient Guest Tax Fund for the request application of the Harper County Preservation and Tourism Alliance for $2,000 to have the Farm Scene Mural redone on the West side of the Co-Op Warehouse. Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City approves the Committee’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

PREVENTION OF UNDERAGE DRINKING CONFERENCE

Sunny Gates, member of the County’s Committee for the Prevention of Underage Drinking to request that the City Commission have a Representative for the Conference, October 22nd at Wellington for a Joint Session with Sumner County given by Assistant Attorney General Karen Wittman. Commissioner Tedder agreed to attend.

ORDINANCE NO. G-2759

AN ORDINANCE ADDING SUBSECTION (e) TO SECTION 16-209-NO PARKING; ANYTIME OF ARTICLE 2-LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY, KANSAS.

Commissioner Hall made the motion that the City adopts Ordinance No. 2759. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 751

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY TO FIX A TIME AND PLACE AT WHICH THE OWNER, THE OWNERS AGENT, ANY LIENHOLDER OF RECORDS AND ANY OCCUPANT OF THE STRUCTURE SHOULD NOT BE CONDEMNED AND ORDERED REPAIRED OR DEMOLISHED AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER VII OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY CITY CODE – 206 E. Main

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City adopts Resolution No. 751. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

E-85 FACILITY

City Administrator Don Heidrick reported that he had given the information from the Work Session to the City Attorney to develop a Letter of Intent for the possible development of an E-85 Facility. He will be meeting with him.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT/ASSOCIATION OF CHIEF OF POLICE CONFERENCE/LEAGUE OF KANSAS MUNICIPALITIES CONFERENCE/DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE/MISSING PERSONS TRAINING/BURGLARY-THEFT

Chief Blevins reported that he had attended the Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in Hutchinson. He appreciated the opportunity to attend. He received 16 hours of training.

He also attended the League of Kansas Municipalities Conference in Topeka. He attended several good roundtable discussions and appreciated the opportunity to attend it also.

Called to a Domestic Disturbance in the 400 Block of S. Lincoln and is investigating a Burglary/Theft in the 1100 Block of North Jennings and in the 500 Block of S. Bluff.

Officer Hodson received in-service training last week regarding Missing Persons and Bodiless Homicide Investigations.

LAKE BOARD APPOINTMENT

Commissioner Hall made the motion that the City approves the appointment of Charles Coggins as recommended by the Lake Board to the Anthony Lake Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/ I.D. MEETING/TAX MONEY/AIRPORT PROJECT/RESIGNATION FROM RECREATION COMMISSION/KDOT MEETING

The Industrial Development board will be meeting at 12 Noon at the Smokehouse tomorrow.

The City received $80,762 in Tax money from the County Treasurer compared to $67,389 last year. There was an increase of delinquent Real Estate Tax.

The Airport Project will be delayed until next Spring.

Jackie Conrady has resigned from the Recreation Commission. They are moving to Wichita.

He will be attending a State KDOT Meeting concerning local area highway projects.

PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENED – 129 W. MAIN

At 9:15 a.m. Mayor Muse opened the Dangerous Structure Public Hearing for 129 W. Main Property owned by Derrick L. Keim and Jackie M. Keim. The Keim’s were not present. Jim Forsyth, City Attorney, presented the Findings of Fact. Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City accepts the Findings of Fact and issue the Order to Derrick L. Keim and Jackie M. Keim in the interest of public safety to repair, demolish, or remove the structure at 129 W. Main by November 12, 2009. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENED – 131 W. MAIN

At 9:30 a.m., Mayor Muse opened the Dangerous Structure Hearing for 131 W. Main Property owned by Debra Lea Mangen. Debra Lea Mangen was not present. Shawn Catlin and Kate Weddle were present on her behalf. Jim Forsyth, City Attorney presented the Findings of Fact. Shawn Catlin asked if they could have some time and enter the back of the building to retrieve items stored there.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City accepts the Findings of Fact and issue the Order to Debra Lea Mangen in the interest of public safety to repair, demolish or remove the structure at 131 W. Main by November 12, 2009. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENED – 135 W. MAIN

At 9:45 a.m., Mayor Muse opened the Dangerous Structure Public Hearing for 135 W. Main Property owned by Payson K. Hedlund and Maria C. Hedlund. Jim Forsyth, City Attorney presented the Findings of Fact. The Hearing could be recessed if there is a Plan of Action. The Hedlund’s presented a Plan of Action.

Maria Hedlund plans to move her Beauty Salon Operation to the former Red Hot Hair building. It will require her to reapply for a new State License. This may take 3 weeks.

Payson Hedlund indicated he had requested proposals to repair the building at 135 W. Main from several contractors.

The Commission agreed to recess the Hearing to November 2, 2009. The Hedlund’s are to bring a written Plan of Action.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the Dangerous Structure Hearing for 135 W. Main Property owned by Payson K. Hedlund and Maria C. Hedlund be recessed until November 2, 2009 at 6:15 p.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City Commission meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

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Barbara Muse, Mayor