Recorded

September 11, 2006

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: Hekel, Hammersmith, and Williams. Absent: Koeppen. Also present were Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/ Administrator; Grant K. Sechler, Jr., City Superintendent; Kenny Hodson, Deputy Chief of Police; Amber Countryman of The Anthony Republican; Jerry Turner, Dan Bird, Bob Reber, Jim Jackson, Connie Shellhammer, and JoAnn Wright.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

ORDINANCE NO. S-181 ADOPTED

A SPECIAL ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CONSUMPTION OF CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE AT THE ANTHONY CITY PARKING LOT NEXT TO IDLE HOUR, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2006.

Mayor Hatfield made the motion to adopt Ordinance No. S-181. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO. G-2734 ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TOBACCO PRODUCTS POLICY FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY AND CITY OWNED VEHICLES NOT LEASED FROM THE CITY.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion to adopt Ordinance No. G-2734. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCES AND 9/05 CITY PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5455 for $64,242.52, Claim Ordinance #5456 for $207,861.58 and 9/05 City Payroll for $48,491.21 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony were presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith, said ordinances and City Payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

WAIVER MUNICIPAL HALL FEE

Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City waive the fee for use of Municipal Hall by Anthony Community Care Center for a Family Carnival fundraiser. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

TAXI TO REMAIN

Connie Shellhammer, Director of the Council on Aging, was present to inform the City Commission that any merger of the taxi transportation service with the County Council on Aging would not result in the Anthony taxi service being dropped. She understood a petition was being circulated.

A September 26 meeting with KDOT has been scheduled.

WHEATRIDGE GROUP

Jerry Turner of the Wheatridge group indicated that they needed a letter of commitment from the City for having utilities available and an access road is needed.

Mayor Hatfield indicated that utilities would be available. The road cost though needs to be shared by Wheatridge, the City and possibly the Christian Church. Costs will be figured for an access road and the item will be discussed next week at the City Commission meeting.

-Recess-

CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR SEWER LIFT STATION

IMPROVEMENT 2005 PROJECT

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City approve the change order No. 1 for the sewer lift station improvement 2005 project. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried.

DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / RECEIVE PICKUP /

OLD EQUIPMENT BID SALE / PIGEON CONTROL / BALMER FUND BUILDING /

TRASH REMOVAL / FIRE DEPARTMENT BUILDING /

PIT BULL DOGS / OUT OF STATE TAGGED VEHICLES

Deputy Chief of Police Hodson reported that they had gotten the used pickup that was used by the City Superintendent. Ralph Wike, City Mechanic, had done an excellent job constructing a box for the radio, and siren equipment. Don's Printing is to do the lettering on it.

He asked about the sale of the old Police pickup. After discussion, it was the consensus of the City Commission to use the bid process for getting rid of it and the rest of the old City vehicles, equipment of the City.

He had talked with the person connected with Fish and Game about the pigeon problem. He will use bait and trap method now. Will need the use of the City bucket truck.

He reported that Rosalea Hostetler was to report back by August 31 about the plans for the Balmer Fund Building. She was to have estimate from Farrar's. The Mayor said that she needed to come back and report. She will be requested to come to the September 25^th meeting at 9:00 A.M.

Trash notice has been sent to property owner on North Springfield. After discussion, Wyatt Trash will be contacted to pick up the trash.

Fire Department will have meeting on new Fire Department building plans. They had made modifications. Architect will come back with new figures.

Mayor said he had report of possible pit bull dogs on North Madison.

Some letters have been sent out about out-of-state tags.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE SAFETY MEETINGS /

OTHER DEPARTMENT SAFETY WORKSHOPS / FEMA PROJECT / SEAL STREETS /

KLINK PROJECT /SILT PONDS

City Superintendent Sechler reported that Kansas Electric Cooperative had sent a contract renewal for approval for electric safety meetings. Mayor asked what safety programs may be available for other departments. He suggested looking at other possible programs. Employer Mutual Companies and KMU will be contacted.

FEMA Project is close to complete. The contractor reported a transformer and meter loop were stolen northwest of town over the weekend. Sheriff Department made a report.

Street Department will continue to seal streets this week.

Contractors should finish patching on K-44 this week.

He will have letter of support for Anthony Lake for the Commission to sign. Public Hearing Meeting on the Lake will be Wednesday, Sept. 13^th, in Hutchinson at 2:00 P.M.

Commission commented on their concern about rough surface of patching and asked if EBH should be contacted for their opinion.

He reported 2 silt ponds could be funded this year for the Lake. The City Commission consensus was to go ahead.

Windows are complete for the City Building upstairs.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / ANTHONY COMMUNITY CARE CENTER /

CEBRIDGE / SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY / LEAGUE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION /

LEGISLATOR DAY AT FRIENDSHIP MEALS / BOOKKEEPING REPORTS /

CITY CODE / SALES TAX RECEIPTS / QUIET TITLE ACTION

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported that Anthony Community Care Center has made $10,000 payment on their latest loan of $85,000 and plan to pay $2,000 monthly on their old loan. The old loan should be paid off in 2007.

Mark Hamlin and Charles Hembree of Cebridge will be here for the City Commission meeting, September 18^th, to discuss the change of the company's ownership.

Survey results had been received from Lake Leaseholders.

He had talked to School District Superintendent Keith Custer about the property that may be available from the School District. The City would continue to have it available for soccer and football.

Registration for the League Conference will need to be sent September 22^nd, to avoid a late fee assessment.

Marilyn Giesen had called to invite City Commissioners and Officers to Legislator Day at Friendship Meals, Wednesday, October 11^th.

Angie has completed bookkeeping reports for August.

Scott Hildebrand, Staff Attorney of League, said a draft of new City Code should be ready soon. He wanted latest adopted ordinances.

There is update of sales tax receipts.

Commissioner Williams asked about the Quiet Title action process by the City Attorney. He will check with the City Attorney.

COMMUNICATIONS

-9/11 Memorial service tonight at 7:00 P.M., at Memorial Park.

-Board of Education meeting tonight.

-Tree Board minutes.

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

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

Approved by _______________________________

Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor