BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING MINUTES

AUGUST 8, 2005

The regular meeting of the New Franklin Board of Aldermen was called to order by Mayor Jerry B Thornton Monday, August 8, 2005 at 132 East Broadway, New Franklin, Missouri.  Present were as follows:

Mayor Jerry B Thornton                                Alderwoman Ward I Carolyn Heilman

Alderman Ward I Jerry Nowlin                     Alderwoman Ward II Melissa Megas

Alderman Ward II John James                    Alderman Ward III Frank Frevert

Alderman Ward III Walter Banks                 City Admin/Clerk Patricia Cunningham

Chief of Police Charles Lusby                     City Services Director Robbey Harvey

KWRT – Ted Bleil                                         Democrat Leader – Kim Thompson

Paula Shannon, Boonville                            Rick Ensz – Cooper, Malone, McClain

City Attorney Gregory P Robinson

1. During the Work Session at 6:30 pm, the Board heard a proposal for refinancing the 1999 bonds from Mr. Rick Ensz of Cooper, Malone, & McClain.

2. Public Participation – Paula Shannon, Chair of Save the Katy Bridge informed the Board of the not for profit status of Save the Katy Bridge and requested a designated contact from New Franklin.  The contact will be Alderwoman Carolyn Heilman.  The organization is now taking pledges and has a Bridge Day planned for September 24^th.

3. Mayor Thornton called the business meeting to order.  Roll call was taken.

4. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the Minutes of July 25, 2005.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion.  Six aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

5. Alderman Banks moved to approve the Bills for August 8, 2005.  Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion.  Six aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

6. Alderwoman Megas moved to approve the transfer of $2000.00 from the Enterprise savings account to general checking account for costs incurred removing sludge from the water plant sludge pond.  Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion.  Six aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

7. Alderman Banks moved to approve the beer garden, sponsored by the South Howard County Historical Society for September 16 and 17, 2005, during Santa Fe Trail Days.  Alderman James seconded the motion.  Six aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

8. Alderwoman Heilman moved to authorize the City Admin/Clerk to apply for a Petro Credit Card to be used at Grotjan’s Service Station.  Alderman Banks seconded the motion.  Six aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

9. Board members reviewed signage proposals submitted by Bee Seen Signs for the brick wall at the west entrance to downtown.  Four options were presented.  No decision was made.

10. Board members discussed the overall property condition of Trails West Trailer Park; including derelict vehicles, trash on city property, fire damaged trailer, weeds and debris.  Chief Lusby will provide a list of violations to the City Clerk.  The owners of the trailer park will then be given notice to abate according to municipal codes.

11. Alderman James moved to advise the New Franklin Swim Club in a letter the Boards decision not to accept ownership of the Swim Club’s pool and property.  Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion.  Six aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

12. No reports from the City Services Department or the Police Department.

13. Alderwoman Heilman moved to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Chapter 610.021, Section 1.  Alderman Banks seconded the motion.

      Alderwoman Heilman – aye             Alderman Banks – aye

      Alderman Nowlin – aye                                Alderman James – aye

      Alderwoman Megas – aye                           Alderman Frevert – aye

      Meeting adjourned to closed session.

Recorded by

Patricia Cunningham, MRCC

City Clerk

Approved by:                                                       Attest:

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Jerry B Thornton, Mayor                         Patricia Cunningham, City Clerk