CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

October 29, 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: Hammersmith, Hekel, 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; Kenny Hodson, Larry Berry, Jim Forsyth, Terry Hodgeson, Eddie Roberts, Major Weiss, and Leroy Leland.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND 10/30 CITY PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5511 making appropriations for $143,078.15 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and 10/30 payroll for $43,226.72 were presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance and 10/30 payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT REPORT

Larry Berry, Power Plant Superintendent, reported on the work of the Electric Production Department.

Running vibration test on Unit #3 was performed. They are still waiting on full report. They have done deflections on Unit #1 and everything tested o.k.

They worked on putting new doors and hardware on the south two exit doors of Municipal Hall.

Put new lube oil heater on Unit #2 and other projects around the Plant.

They will be doing web deflections on Unit #2.

Having trouble with one of tube heaters in back shop and should be getting repaired.

They will be rebuilding injectors in all units.

They will be getting the full Plant maintenance done and a Plant-wide clean-up/wipe down.

For future planning, Commissioner Williams asked about time frame for looking at increase generation capacity for the Power Plant. Larry Berry indicated he would not go any longer than two years.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Williams 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 Dickey. Motion carried. At 8:40 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with Larry Berry, Jim Forsyth, John Blevins, Chief of Police; Don Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator; and Grant Sechler, City Superintendent, remaining. At 8:55 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

ANTHONY FIRE DEPARTMENT APPOINTMENTS

Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City appoint Phil Holden and Joe Brannon to the Anthony Fire Department to replace Chris Koehler and Robert Hamilton. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

PASTURE LAND

Mayor Hatfield reported that someone had approached him about leasing the City's pasture land south of town. The City Commission was in agreement to advertise to request bids for the pasture land.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY

The Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy for the Transportation Taxi Service needs to be approved by the City. The Commission asked about the whole City having a drug and alcohol testing program. Commissioner Williams and the City Attorney will be asked to review it.

UTILITY ADJUSTMENTS APPROVED

Major Weiss, representing ANDECO, LLC was present to request utility adjustments for the motel project as proposed by the Anthony Industrial Development Board.

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City approve the utility adjustments for Motel Project of ANDECO LLC as proposed by the Industrial Development Board. Commissioner Hekel seconded the motion. Motion carried.

OIL AND GAS LEASE

Eddie Roberts of American Warrior Inc., was present to request the City for an oil and gas lease for the City Airport land. Steve Jackson had discussed the area with the City Commission several years ago but did not follow through with a lease.

The Company will not put vehicles on the runways and will follow FAA regulations.

After further discussion, Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve an oil and gas lease with American Warrior Inc. for the qualifying area at the Airport. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried, 4-1 Mayor Hatfield voting no.

LAKESHORE PROTECTION PROGRAM

Terry Hodgeson of the Conservation Office of Farm Services was present to inform the City that for another 200 ft. for the Shoreline Protection it would cost a total of $7,600. Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the cost of $7,600 to include 200 ft. extra for the Shoreline Protection Program. Hacker Construction doing the work. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried. One-half will be from Lake Capital Improvement and one-half from Lake Maintenance and Improvement of the Capital Improvement Fund.

FIRE DEPARTMENT BUILDING

Fire Chief Hodson presented bids for the concrete work for the Fire Department Building addition from E and A Construction for concrete floor for $16,920 and Footing and Stem Wall for $11,960. After discussion Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City accept the bid from E&A Construction for the construction of the concrete floor, footing and stem wall for the Fire Department Building addition for $28,880. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried 5-0. The additional funding could be taken from the Firemen Relief Fund.

PRIORITY LIST

Discussion of the City project priority list will be delayed until the November 12, 2007 City Commission meeting.

SPECIAL MEETING

City Commission will hold a Special Meeting, Thursday, November 1, 2007, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Commission Room, for review the Planning Commission recommendation for rezoning of property and consideration of adopting ordinances for change of zoning and approval of Plat for Sunrise addition.

TRASH PICK-UP PROPOSAL

Mayor Hatfield read statement on the proposed change in trash pick-up. In light of the many discussions and the public meeting regarding the proposal that the issue be put on the back burner.

He proposed the City review some changes in the maintenance of alleys and easements.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / GEOMETRIC PROJECT / APPOINTMENT NEEDED FOR BZA / WILL MEET WITH STREET CONTRACTOR / TO INSTALL W.W. ALARM AND CONTROL SYSTEM / TREE TRIMMING / AIRPORT PROJECT FINISHED

City Superintendent Sechler reported that K-2/K44 intersection should be open for traffic this week.

The Board of Zoning Appeals recommends the appointment of Lee Cox as Chairman and Tom Clark for Vice Chairman.

He will meet with contractor Tuesday about street projects that are being considered.

Contractor began installing equipment for Water/Wastewater alarm and control system last week.

Tree trimmers will start trimming south of Main and west side of Anthony and work east.

Contractors finished Airport patching and crack sealing project last week.

BOARD OF ZONING APPOINTMENT

Commissioner Williams made motion that the City appoint Lee Cox, Chairman, and Tom Clark, Vice-Chairman, of the Anthony Board of Zoning Appeals. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / JCAB MEETING / BURGLARY/THEFT AT DAYLIGHT DONUT/ FIRE DRILL AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL / INJURY ACCIDENT MV/BICYCLES

Chief of Police Blevins reported he attended Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board meeting.

Worked burglary/theft from Daylight Donut Shop.

Participated in Fire Drill at Elementary School.

There was injury accident involving MV/Bicycles. Two girls received minor injuries.

CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS / ANDERSON / BICYCLE SAFETY

Commissioner Hekel asked about status of land request by Mike Anderson. City Superintendent reported Hearing Process will be necessary for deannexation even though it is City land. City Superintendent was instructed to tell Anderson that he would have to pay for a survey and there is no guarantee of deannexation.

Commissioner Williams asked Chief Blevins about having bicycle safety instruction sessions.

LEROY LELAND REPORT – COMMERCIAL SALT WATER DEPOSITORY

Leroy Leland was present and reported that he had investigated the inquiry regarding a Drilling company establishing a Commercial Salt Water Depository after having a dry oil well drill. KCC has jurisdiction and a notice has to be sent to adjoining owners before approval. There is right of appeal.

KDHE will be notified also, because of the concern that depository could affect aquifer.

Mayor read letter from Merle Walker regarding concern about curb trash pick-up proposal.

NO BURN PERIOD

After discussion the City Commission decided not to designate a Burn period.

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

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

Approved by _______________________________

Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor