CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

September 18, 2006

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 8:30 A.M. with Commissioner Williams presiding as Acting Mayor 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; Amber Countryman of The Anthony Republican; J.D. Rhea, Jerry Turner, Ken Hensen, Mark Hamlin, Charles Hembree, Daryl Pfeifer, and Kenny Hodson.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE, 9/19 CITY PAYROLL AND FIREMEN PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5456 for $342,521.90, 9/19 City Payroll for $45,116.86, and Firemen Payroll for $1,944.00 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony were presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Koeppen, said ordinance and City Payroll and Firemen Payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.
 

STREET DEPARTMENT REPORT

Street Department Head J.D. Rhea reported the Street Department was working on streets, see how weather is going to be, no particular equipment problem.

THANK YOU

Ken Hensen, Athletic Director from Chaparral, was present to thank the City for letting the school use the Lake area for the cross country meet. Thanks to Grant and Crew. Ready to have the next Meet for Oct. 12^th.

CEBRIDGE CABLE TV

Mark Hamlin, Charles Hembree and Daryl Pfeifer of Cebridge were present. There was question of having high speed internet at the Lake. The cost of providing it would be $150,000 which is not feasible. A small portion of Lake Leaseholders answered a survey by Cebridge who want the internet.

City Superintendent Sechler asked about a City television channel. They will look further into what it would take for equipment.

They provided information on changes that had happened with the change of ownership of Cebridge. It is now Suddenlinks Communications.

ORDINANCE NO. G-2737 ADOPTED

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

This ordinance clarifies the City policy for use of tobacco products in City vehicles and City owned non-leased property, and rescinds Ordinance No. G-2734.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion to adopt Ordinance No. G-2737.

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

VISIONS UNLIMITED – WHEATRIDGE

Jerry Turner, representing Visions Unlimited LLC, was present to update the Commission on plans for affordable elderly housing. The group needs commitments for utilities and an access road for the housing property. It is estimated that $113,306 is needed for the access street. The Christian Church would pay $25,830.60 with balance being paid equally by the City and Wheatridge.

After discussing financing, Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the concept of the Housing Project for 12 units for the elderly for tax credit Housing in 6 duplexes providing up to $50,000 for the access street to the housing project property with the Christian Church and the Wheatridge Visions Unlimited LLC providing a portion, and provide utilities to the housing project property line. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

NEW FIRE STATION UPDATE – KAN-STEP

Fire Chief Hodson was present to give an update on the new Fire Station plans for the Kan-Step Program. Size of the building was reduced to 80x100. Cost to City was reduced to $95,000. He and the City Clerk/Administrator have discussed financing, possibly a bond issue financed through the Firemen Relief Fund and money received for Capital Improvements from the townships. The item will be discussed further next week.

RESOLUTION NO. 664 ADOPTED

Public Health Officer Hodson reported to the City Commission that a dangerous structure had developed at 417 North Franklin and that a Resolution authorizing a Hearing for the owner to appear and show cause why structure not be condemned, and ordered repaired or demolished, should be adopted.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY TO FIX A TIME AND PLACE AT WHICH THE OWNER, THE OWNERS AGENT, ANY LIENHOLDER OF RECORDS AND ANY OCCUPANT OF THE STRUCTURE MAY APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE WHY THE STRUCTURE SHOULD NOT BE CONDEMNED AND ORDERED REPAIRED OR DEMOLISHED AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER VII OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY CITY CODE, referring to Lot 6 and the South Half of Lot 3 in Block 1 of McKay & Darrough's Addition to the City of Anthony, Kansas, Harper County, Kansas – 417 N. Franklin, Owner of Record being Nancy L. Nguyen.

Public Hearing to be October 30, 2006 at 9:00 A.M., in the City Commission room at the City Building, 124 South Bluff in Anthony, KS.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 664. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

ORDER APPROVED

Public Health Officer Hodson presented Order for Abatement of Health Nuisance at 417 North Franklin.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the Order for Abatement of Health Nuisance and assessing expense thereof for property owned by Nancy Nguyen at 417 North Franklin. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / SGT. MOORE ASSISTS / OUT-OF-STATE TAGS /

DANGEROUS STRUCTURE – HEALTH NUISANCE – WEED NOTICE /

CROSS COUNTRY MEET / WILL ATTEND KACP MEETING

Chief of Police Blevins reported that Sgt. Moore assisted Sheriff Deputies with a search warrant in 300 block of North Anthony. Two suspects were arrested.

County Attorney has ruled that there can be dual residency in Kansas and other states, and depending on circumstances persons living in Kansas can legally have out of State tags.

He had dangerous structure, health nuisance and weed notice for property at 417 North Franklin.

Cross Country meet at Lake was a success as reported by Mr. Hensen.

He will be attending the Kansas Association of Chief of Police Conference at Great Bend, Sunday thru Wednesday.

CITY COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS / REQUESTS

-Commissioner Hekel asked about Dollar General property condition. There was general discussion.

-Questioned if Gun Club roof and concrete pads at Lake bid proposals were ready. Superintendent has three projects and three contractors going on now.

-He indicated he had talked to a backhoe vendor at the State Fair.

-Commissioner Hammersmith asked about an open yard waste burn time. The Fire Chief will be contacted.

-Commissioner Hammersmith asked about washboard surface on streets after City had resurfaced the street. Excess material will be eventually removed and condition of street should smooth out.

-Commissioner Koeppen asked about equipment used by Lake Coordinator is being used by anyone. City Superintendent Sechler had taken it home but did not find any info on lap top. He will have to contact Carrie Wolff.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / WEST RURAL ELECTRIC PROJECT /

CLEANING MAINS / ACCESS ROAD FOR WHEATRIDGE /

KLINK PROJECT AND GEO PROJECT / PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

FOR PILOT LOUNGE / PUBLIC HEARING ON TMDL FOR ANTHONY LAKE

City Superintendent Sechler reported that West Rural was out for about 2 1/2 hours on Thursday, transferring electric lines on the FEMA Project. Four miles of re-conduct need to be done east of town, on K-44 left to do. Few streets need to be done.

Water/Wastewater Department will be cleaning sewer mains this week in northeast part of town.

We met with Jerry Turner, Thursday P.M., to go over road improvements for Wheatridge.

He spent most of Friday afternoon with EBH looking at KLINK Project on K-44 and future KLINK and GEO Projects.

Pre-construction meeting for Airport Pilots Lounge is set for September 25 at 1:30 P.M.

Public Hearing at Hutchinson last week went well for Lake TMDL condition. Anthony Lake should have top priority status. Should help in category for funding.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / SCHOOL PROPERTY /

RECREATION COMMISSION RESIGNATION / LEAGUE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION / AUDIT REPORT / KDOT MEETING ON TAXI / CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION / QUIET TITLE PROCESS / ANTHONY ALUMNI DONATION / DRAFT ORDINANCE FOR REGULATING RESIDENCE AND BUILDING ADDRESS NUMBERING

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported on discussion he had with Keith Custer, School Superintendent, about School property on North Springfield. City Commission will discuss the matter further when Mayor Hatfield is here.

Received resignation of Mary Julana Hall from Recreation Commission. Will place ad in paper to request interested persons to contact City.

He will be sending in Registrations for League Conference.

Auditors will be here September 25 at 11:30 A.M., to answer questions about 2005 Audit, and present bid for 2006 Audit.

KDOT will be here Tuesday, September 26^th, at 10:30 A.M. for meeting in Commission room about Anthony Taxi Service merging with Council on Aging.

Will have presentation of Certificate of Appreciation for Rex Sunderland, retiree of Alfalfa Electric, at September 25 Commission meting at 11:00 A.M.

He has not heard about Quiet Title Action process from City Attorney.

Anthony Alumni Association presented another $40,000 for the Municipal Hall Air Conditioning Project. They had asked placing a plaque at the Hall indicating their donations. They will be contacted about the City obtaining a plaque for them.

A second draft ordinance regulating residence and building address numbering was presented for Commission discussion. Several changes were made. The item will be placed back on the agenda next week.

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 _________________________________________

C. David Williams III, Acting Mayor