CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

October 20, 2008

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Mayor Howard Hatfield presiding and the following Commissioners present: Hekel, Dickey, Hammersmith 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; Larry Berry, Tom and Cynthia Clark, and Elsie Fisher, Winton Hinkle and others.

The minutes of the previous meetings were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCES and 10/14/08 PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinances #5561 making appropriation for $90,472.17 and Claim Ordinance #5562 making appropriation for $153,681.61 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and $44,839.08 for 10/14 Payroll were presented and on a motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinances and payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT REPORT

Larry Berry, Power Plant Superintendent, reported that the Electric Production Department was getting plant ready for winter operation. They worked on septic system on houses 71A and 71B. Put a new hot water heater in house 71B and worked on sump pump. Installed new fuse link valves on diesel tanks to be back in compliance with State Fire Marshall’s Office. Farmers Oil helped with moving the diesel.

They are cleaning and starting to work on winter maintenance. They will be working on fishing pier and then begin working on Warrior Field house.

Need to have plan for gas meters and new septic systems for houses.

LAKE SEPTIC SYSTEM

Cynthia Clark lead discussion about a Septic System for the East side of Lake. There are several Lake Lease holders who are interested. Cost will be determined, if the City would do it or have a contractor do it. Commissioners will decide in a week or two.

TREE BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City approves the appointment of Troy Lankton until 2009, Mary Hixson until 2012 and Sharyl Davis until 2012 to the Anthony City Tree and Park Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Commissioner Williams abstaining.

IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM

Information about having an Identity Theft Prevention Program and developing a Program Policy was obtained from the KMU Workshop. The program was discussed and changes made. Resolution and Policy will be presented next week for approval.

RED RIBBON WEEK PROCLAMATION

Jennifer Clark and the Elementary school Red Ribbon Committee were present to request that City Commission approve a Red Ribbon Week Proclamation declaring Red Ribbon Week for the City of Anthony.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the Anthony City Commission signs a Proclamation declaring next week as Red Ribbon Week for the City of Anthony. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

CITY FINANCES

City Clerk/Administrator reported that with Electric Revenue received in September, The City paid back $45,978.23 loaned from the Electric Utility Depreciation/Replacement Fund. $20,000 was paid to the General Operating Fund for part of the Electric Franchise Fee Budgeted and $50,000 was placed in the Electric Reserve Fund. There is a cash balance in the Electric Fund.

After discussion, it was the City Commission was in agreement with how the way the revenue was distributed.

NORTH TENNIS COURT LIGHTS

There appears to be sufficient temporary note funds left for use for new north tennis court lights. Besides temporary funds issued, the School District has contributed for the tennis courts and the Christian Church contributed for Wheatridge Drive.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City accepts a proposal to have new tennis court lights installed for the north tennis courts for an amount not to exceed $18,000. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

MEMORIAL PARK-ELECTRIC UNDERGROUND

Discussion was held regarding the revenue needed for the underground Electric for Memorial Park. There is sufficient money in Parks in the Capital Improvement Fund and some Special Parks and Recreation Funding could be used.

MUTUAL AID PROGRAM

A Mutual Aid Program through KMU was discussed. It would extend to the Water and Wastewater Departments beside the Electric. There was discussion if there was any cost. Jim Forsyth will be asked to review the Program Agreement papers.

OAK STREET VACATE

The City Commission discussed the request to vacate part of Oak Street. There was concern about land locking for access to adjourning owned land. The Forest Park Cemetery Board does not object to street vacate but would want to have horses fenced from feeding off the cemetery property. The different options will be reviewed before a decision is made.

POLICE CHIEF REPORT/BURGLARY AND THEFT/DISCOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE/ATTENDED MEETINGS AND CLASSES

Chief Blevins reported they are investigating a burglary and theft of residence in 300 block of S. Franklin. Wichita Police Department recovered stolen vehicle taken in the burglary.

He attended the Harper County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Meeting. There is Data Collection Guide to be completed.

He attended the Multi-disciplinary Child Task Force Meeting, and Juvenile Correctional Advisory Board Meeting. All officers attended Crime Scene Preservation Class sponsored by EMS.

Officer Hodson participated in Point of Distribution Class at Harper County Health Department.

He appreciated going to the League of Kansas Municipalities Conference.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/APAC/FISHING PIER/ELECTRIC RATE STUDY/POOL/HE REPORTED THE AIRPORT PASSED KDOT INSPECTION

City Superintendent Sechler reported APAC patching crew is finishing on Washington Street today and dirt crew finishing on the lake Road.

City Crew to begin construction of fishing pier today.

Meeting held with John Haas again and another one scheduled in a couple of weeks.

Pool was examined by Ultra Modern Pool. Hope to get a couple more opinions. Board of Zoning Appeals met on Thursday.

COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS

Commissioner Hekel asked about the utility bed for the new Water/Wastewater pick-up. Bids will be presented next week.

Flatbed truck should be ready soon.

Mayor Hatfield would like to see separate line item for franchise fee on utility billing.

He said North road north of baseball field and Daryl Ryan streets needs attention.

City should consider annexing Garfield and road north of baseball fields, since the City continues to maintain those streets.

A person has inquired about the possibility of a Motor Cross Track west of Sewer Plant. Will have to look into cost.

CDBG APPLICATION PAPER-ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER

The Mayor signed papers for the Anthony Medical Center CDBG Application.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/I.D. BOARD RESIGNATION/CHRISTMAS PARTY/AIRPORT HOUSE HOME PROGRAM/PROPERTY VALUATIONS/CLERK POSITION

City Clerk/Administrator reported that Dusty Albright has resigned from the Industrial Development Board.

The City Employee Christmas Party is scheduled for Friday, December 12^th at Municipal Hall.

Someone has inquired about renting the Airport House. SCKEDD working with Home program said that house renovation bids requested for qualified home owners were too high. Additional funding sources will be searched and possible revision or elimination of some repairs. Insurance payroll deduction for employees will be reduced a little because of the City’s saving on Term Life Insurance premiums, after Company change.

Property valuations had increased by EMC for the Electric substations and Power Plant, which will result in higher premiums, due to increase in copper wiring.

Applications are being received for the Office Clerk position.

He appreciated having the opportunity to attend the League Conference.

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