CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

September 14, 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: Dickey, Hammersmith, Hall, and Tedder. Absent: None. Also present were Don Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator; John Blevins, Chief of Police; Amber Schmitz of the Anthony Republican; Cynthia Clark, Kenny Hodson, Donna Crowe, Patricia King, John Gaffney, Mitch Hall, Vicki Knapic, and Tom Finger.

Ed Preston, Youth Pastor of the Anthony Christian Church gave the Invocation.

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

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE and 09/15/09 PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5608 making appropriation for $78,893.15 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and $47,093.34 for 09/15 Payroll were presented and on a motion by Commissioner Tedder, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance and payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

AMENDMENT TO FARM LEASE

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City approves the Amendment to the Farm Lease for ground south of town with Charles Seipel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

AMENDMENT TO AIRPORT FARM LEASE

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City approves the Amendment to the Farm Lease with Robert R. Parsons. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

H2O PROJECT

After discussion, it was the opinion that the City not participate in Phase II of the Sunflower H2O Project. The Project would be in Barber County. The cost of processing surface Water would be more and there would be cost of piping. It would have an assessment of $.50 per meter per month.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City of Anthony not participate in Phase II of the Sunflower H2O Project. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO. G-2758

AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PUBLIC OFFENSES WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY, KANSAS; ADDING AND AMENDING SECTIONS 13-101, 13-102, 13-103, 13-104, AND 13-105 TO CHAPTER 13 – PUBLIC OFFENSES, ARTICLE 1 – UNIFORM PUBLIC OFFENSE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY CITY CODE, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE ‘THE UNIFORM PUBLIC OFFENSE CODE FOR KANSAS CITIES,’EDITION OF 2009; WITH CERTAIN OMISSIONS, CHANGES, AND ADDITIONS; PRESCRIBING ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. G-2747.

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City adopts Ordinance No. G-2758. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING – GRASS FIRE RIG TRUCK

Mayor Muse opened the Public Hearing at 9:00 a.m. regarding a Rural Development Grant Application for a Grass Fire Rig Truck. Tom Finger of Rural Development was present to answer questions. He gave a summary of the Application information. The City Commission discussed what source of revenue would be used to meet the City’s match of 45%. There were no questions from the Public. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City approves the application for a Rural Development Grant for a Grass Fire Rig Truck. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried 4-1. Commissioner Hall voting no.

URGENT NEED GRANT UPDATE – MEDICAL CENTER

It was reported that the Medical Center needed to submit the insurance check for the demolition to complete the application requirement for the Urgent Need Grant Application. John Gaffney representing the Medical Center indicated that the check for 15 % of the insurance proceeds was being sent and that was all that was required by City Code. It was and has been explained that one check designated for demolitions is needed to be submitted as required by the Grant Application.

John Gaffney said he would like to review the Grant paperwork. Donna Crowe will provide the information.

POLICE CHIEF REPORT/UNATTENDED DEATH/DOMESTIC DISPUTE/IRWIN-POTTER BREAK IN

Chief Blevins reported there was an unattended death investigated in the 800 Block of N. Anthony. Natural causes determined.

There was a Domestic Dispute in the 500 Block of N. Anthony. One person taken into custody.

Investigating a break in at Irwin-Potter Drug Store. Someone forced the back door open between midnight and 8:00 a.m. on Sunday.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/GOLF DRIVING RANGE DEED/FINANCIAL REPORTS COMPLETED/WORK SESSION/DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT PLANNING/SALES TAX

He reported he had received a copy of the current Deed for the Golf Driving Range property at the Golf Club. Jim Forsyth will be asked to work on the transfer of property.

Angie has the August City Financials completed. I.D. Board Meeting at 12 noon at the Smokehouse. I am to report on their financials.

Work Session is scheduled for Wednesday to review the Lake Lease Terms.

He mentioned the Downtown Improvement Planning Committee has discussed the possibility of sales tax for revenue for downtown improvement. The City Commission would have to decide what it is to be designated for.

A one cent sales tax could possibly be divided between downtown improvements and Street improvements. A ½ cent sales tax would generate $140,000. The one cent sales tax now is to pay for bond payments and is to sunset in 2010.

KANZA BANK REQUEST

Mitch Hal and Vicki Knapic of Kanza Bank were present to inform the City Commission, Kanza Bank wants to expand its drive-in facilities. Several options, as it affects the alley right away, were discussed. The Commission agreed to work with the Bank. They will look at several options and bring them back to the Commission.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/GARFIELD LIFT STATION/EBH – LAKE DAM/

I.D. BOARD MEETING

City Superintendent Sechler reported the Contractor that is installing the Garfield Lift Station will start work on Friday.

He met with Steve White and Mike Lanie to show the City properties that would be options for the proposed Ethanol Plant.

EBH will have a cost proposal for issues concerning the Anthony Lake Dam.

He had received several questions about building, fence and sign permits.

He will attend the I.D. Board meeting and will meet with Marshall Martin on Friday to look at City property.

BEAVERS AT THE LAKE

Patricia King, Lake Lot Leaseholder asked if anything could be done about beavers at the Lake who are damaging trees. Superintendent Sechler will contact Department of Wildlife and Parks. There is an individual who traps them during trapping season.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City Commission go into Executive Session for 20 minutes to discuss Confidential Data Relating to Financial Matters or Trade Secrets. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

At 10:17a.m., the Commission room was cleared with the City Clerk/Administrator, City Superintendent, and Chief of Police remaining. At 10:37 a.m., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session. No decisions were made.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City Commission go into Executive Session for 15 minutes to discuss Confidential Data Relating to Financial Matters or Trade Secrets. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

At 10:37 a.m., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Clerk/Administrator, City Superintendent and Chief of Police remaining. At 10:52 a.m., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session. No decisions were made.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City Commission go into Executive Session for 15 minutes for discussions prior to Acquisition of Real Estate. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

AT 10:52 a.m., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Clerk/Administrator, City Superintendent and Chief of Police remaining. At 11:07 a.m., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session. No decisions were made.

WORK SESSIONS

A Work Session was held September 2^nd at 5:00 p.m. Transmission Options and Power Supply Review was presented by Greg Wilson, Twenty First Century Management Consultants. Larry Berry and Steve Wilkinson were present. No decisions were made.

A Work Session was held September 16^th at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the Anthony Lake Lease Terms. Lake Leaseholders were present. No decisions were made.

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

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

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Barbara Muse, Mayor