CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

October 19, 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: Hall, Tedder, Hammersmith, and Dickey. Absent: None. Also present were Angie Hartman , Assistant City Clerk; Grant K. Sechler, Jr., City Superintendent; Amber Schmitz of the Anthony Republican; Kenny Hodson, Kate Weddle, Mike Lanie, Rene Lippincott, Jim Forsyth, Jennifer Clark, Dalton Seyb, and Conner Dickey.

Debra Traxler of the Congregational Church gave the Invocation.

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

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE

Claim Ordinance #5613 making appropriation for $28,737.23 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance was presented and on a motion by Commissioner Tedder, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City Commission go into Executive Session for 20 minutes to discuss matters considered Confidential in a Client-Attorney relationship. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

At 8:35 a.m., the Commission Room was cleared with City Attorney Jim Forsyth, Police Chief Blevins, Deputy Chief of Police Kenny Hodson, City Superintendent Sechler and Assistant City Clerk Hartman remaining. At 8:55 a.m., the Mayor called the Meeting back into regular session. No decisions were made.

ORDINANCE NO. G-2760

AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY, KANSAS; AMENDING SECTION 16-101 AND 16-102, OF CHAPTER XVI – TRAFFIC, ARTICLE 1 – STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE, OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY CITY CODE, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE ‘STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE FOR KANSAS CITIES,’ EDITION OF 2009; WITH CERTAIN OMISSIONS, CHANGES, AND ADDITIONS; PRESCRIBING ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS, SECTIONS 16-103 THROUGH 16-104 FOR THE ANTHONY CITY CODE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. G-2748, G-2753, G-2756, AND G-2757.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City adopts Ordinance No. G-2760. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

AIRPORT HANGAR LEASE

An Airport Hangar Lease between the City of Anthony and Tom Bonetti was presented to the Commission. Mayor Muse made the motion that the City approves the 12 month Airport Hangar Lease with Tom Bonetti. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 15

A CHARTER ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THE CITY OF ANTHONY KANSAS, FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 14-1308 OF THE KANSAS STATUTES ANNOTATED RELATING TO THE MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF A CITY OF SECOND CLASS, AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ON THE SAME SUBJECT.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City adopts Charter Ordinance No. 15. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried by Roll Call vote – 5 yeahs.

RED RIBBON WEEK PROCLAMATION

Anthony Elementary Teacher Jennifer Clark and students Conner Dickey and Dalton Seyb were present for the Mayor to sign a Proclamation to declare October 24^th to October 31^st as Red Ribbon Week. Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City approves and signs the Proclamation for Red Ribbon week. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

LAKE LEASE TERMS

Commissioner Tedder made the motion to change the Term of the Lease from 30 years to 99 years and to change the days to clear property from 30 days to 180 days. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/WESTERN FARMERS/GARFIELD LIFT STATION/WASTEWATER PLANT/E-85 PLANT

City Superintendent Sechler has been going over information from Western Farmers on a possible new Contract. We have not received information from KMEA and KPP on power costs and other possibilities of power supplies. The new Garfield Sewer Lift is in operation. The Contractor is letting the dirt settle and has some clean-up work to do and pour a concrete pad around it to complete the project. The Contractors have been working at the Wastewater Plant. The new bar screen was to be shipped on October 17, 2009. Superintendent Sechler received a request for more information on Water supplies for the E-85 Plant. Superintendent Sechler is going to inquire about a Discount Prescription Drug Program that Arkansas City participates in.

Commissioner Tedder asked about the alley for Jerome and Rita Gates. Superintendent Sechler said the City should be completing that soon.

Commissioner Dickey asked about the Street lights for Sunrise Lane. Superintendent Sechler stated they have been ordered and will be installed soon.

ANTHONY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD UTILITY INCENTIVE

The Mayor presented a letter from the Anthony Industrial Development Corporation supporting Eric and Kathy Smith, owner operators of the Anthony Motel and Café’s request for a utility incentive reduction. The Smith’s took possession and assumed responsibility for utility payments effective June 2007. The I.D. Board supports this incentive application as follows:

1. October 2009 thru June 2010, reduction of billing by 6%.

2. July 2010 thru June 2011, reduction of billing by 4%.

3. July 2011 thru June 2012, reduction of billing by 2%.

Commissioner Hall made the motion to accept the I.D. Boards recommendation and not to discount the Energy Charge. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT/TRAINING CLASS/INDECENT LIBERTIES

Chief Blevins reported Assistant Police Chief Kenny Hodson attended a training class on the new State Forms to be used for all criminal and traffic cases starting January 2010. They will have to modify their forms on the computer to allow complying with the new standards. They are investigating an Indecent Liberties with a child case. Chief Blevins told Commissioner Tedder that one of the lots he was concerned about had been mowed and he would check on the other one.

COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT

Rene Lippincott of the KDOC and Mike Lanie were present to discuss the possibility of the City applying for a Community Capacity Building Grant. Lippincott explained that the Grant is a 20% match with the Grant minimum at $5,000 and maximum of $25,000. The Application is due February 12, 2010. She recommended to get everyone possible involved including senior citizens, organizations, schools etc. to make a Community effort. She also explained the Main Street Program.

All business owners and interested Citizens are always welcome to participate in the Downtown Meetings. They meet every Wednesday at noon at the Smokehouse.

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

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Angie Hartman, Assistant City Clerk

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Barbara Muse, Mayor