CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

October 30, 2006

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 8:30 A.M. with Acting Mayor Williams presiding and the following Commissioners present: Hekel, Hammersmith, and Koeppen. Absent: Mayor Hatfield. Also present were Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/ Administrator; Grant K. Sechler, Jr., City Superintendent; John Blevins, Chief of Police; Power Plant Superintendent Larry Berry, Amber Schmitz of the Anthony Republican; Kenny Hodson and Jim Forsyth.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND 10/31 CITY PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5462 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $254,626.04 for appropriation ordinance and 10/31 City Payroll for $42,532.05 were presented and on motion by Acting Mayor Williams, seconded by Commissioner Koeppen, said ordinance and 10/31 City Payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT REPORT

Larry Berry, Power Plant Superintendent, reported on the engine maintenance and other work that is being done at the Power Plant.

They have cleaned Engine room. Plumbing on engine heating units are complete and working good. They are pulling and rebuilding the injectors in each unit. Checking for bearing problems.

Would like to put article in newspaper about high electric bills. Will work with Grant on this. Explain fuel adjustment and promote conservation of electricity usage.

RESOLUTION NO. 665 ADOPTED

A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE SPECIAL STREET AND HIGHWAY FUND IMPROVEMENTS BY THE CITY OF ANTHONY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $135,000 WITH THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND PAYING THIS AMOUNT AND THE LEASE PURCHASE FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF SAID SPECIAL STREET AND HIGHWAY FUND IMPROVEMENTS BY THE CITY OF ANTHONY AS AUTHORIZED BY K.S.A. 10-1116(b) and 10-1116(c).

Commissioner Koeppen made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 665. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING – 417 NORTH FRANKLIN

Acting Mayor David Williams opened the Public Hearing at 9:00 A.M., declared dangerous structure property of Nancy Nguyen at 417 North Franklin as reported by the Public Health Officer Kenny Hodson with Jim Forsyth, City Attorney, and Public Health Officer Kenny Hodson present. Notified property owner was not present.

After discussion of the condition of the property, Commissioner Hekel made the motion the City Commission find the structure at 417 North Franklin a dangerous, unsafe structure unfit for human use and habitation and direct the City Attorney to provide written findings of fact and establish 30 days written proposal plan by the owner and an additional 30 days to repair, demolish, or remove the structure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion to adjourn the Public Hearing until November 6^th at a time to be determined and address the written findings of fact. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 666 ADOPTED

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF ANTHONY EMPLOYEES PERSONNEL MANUAL, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE ANTHONY CITY COMMISSION – SECTION E-15 SHARED SICK LEAVE.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 666. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

BID FOR LAKE BENCH AND LIGHT CONCRETE PADS

One bid was received from Vogt Construction of Harper for concrete pads for benches and light poles at Anthony Lake for $3,600.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City accept the bid from Vogt Construction of Harper for construction of bench and light pole concrete pads at Anthony Lake for $3,600. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

CHANGE ORDER – KLINK PROJECT

After discussion, Commissioner Koeppen made the motion that the City approve Change Order No. 1 with Inland Corporation for the KLINK Resurfacing Project K-44 Highway. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

PAY ESTIMATE NO. 2 KLINK RESURFACING

K-44 (MAIN STREET) FROM VERMONT STREET TO FIFTH STREET

Commissioner Koeppen made the motion that the City accept Pay Estimate No. 2 KLINK Resurfacing K-44 for $144,464.71 as recommended by Evans, Bierly, Hutchison & Associates engineers. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / DRUG PROGRAMS / DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE /

CRIMINAL DAMAGE AT GOLF COURSE

Chief of Police Blevins reported that a Drug Program was presented to sixth grades in conjunction with Red Ribbon Week. Sgt. Moore, Officer Schultz and Rambo presented a good program.

Wednesday, Officer Schultz and he visited second grade classes and talked about drugs and had presentation with Rambo.

Sgt. Moore completed his Drug Education Class with fourth grades this week. It is an eight-week class that Sgt. Moore teaches on his own time.

There was domestic disturbance, 500 South Bluff, an arrest was made.

There was criminal damage at Golf Course. Extensive damage to #2 Green by a driven vehicle.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / DISC GOLF / SAFETY PROGRAMS /

ENGINE CHANGE / FENCE FOR FRAZIER BUILDING / STOP LIGHTS

City Superintendent Sechler requested on behalf of Lake Board the City approval for sponsoring a disc golf course hole for $650.

Commissioner Koeppen made the motion that the City Commission approve the recommendation of the Lake Board to sponsor a disc golf course hole for $650 at the Lake. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

Safety Workshops

He has been searching for other safety programs. After discussion it was decided to go ahead with KEC this year and continue to research other programs including KMU Program. Commissioner Hekel made the motion to accept the agreement for safety program by Kansas Electric Cooperatives for $4,020. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

Engine Change

Vanlandingham Motors reported Ford has put hold on 6 Liter 200 hp engine. This would be for the new Dump Truck ordered. Options are a 2007 190 hp Cat engine for $2,300 more or a 210 hp Cat engine for $3,300 more.

After much discussion, Commissioner Koeppen made the motion the City purchase a 190 hp Cat engine for $2,300 over bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried 3-1, Commissioner Williams voting no.

Fence is being erected around Frazier Building, and awaiting for written approval to install in parking lot of Gene's Grocery Store.

He spoke to Gary Olsen of KDOT about lights or four-way stop at Main and LL&G. He had already been in area for survey.

Commissioner Hekel asked about advertising vacated employee positions and the number of bids for used vehicles.

City Superintendent Sechler will be working on bids proposal for Gun Club roof.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / CARE CENTER /

MEETING WITH CONNIE SHELLHAMMER POSTPONED /

CITY CLERKS CERTIFICATION ACADEMY / COST FOR FENCE AT FRAZIER BUILDING

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported he had attended Anthony Community Care Center Board meeting. They are doing well. Census is staying up at this time.

Transportation (Taxi) meeting with Connie Shellhammer of Council on Aging has been postponed by her.

He would like to attend City Clerk Certification Academy in Wichita next week.

Cost expenses for fencing to maintain safety at Frazier Building will be kept track of.

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

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

Approved by _______________________________________

C. David Williams III, Acting Mayor