BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING MINUTES

SEPTEBMER 12, 2005

 

 

The regular meeting of the New Franklin Board of Aldermen was called to order by Mayor Jerry B Thornton, Monday, September 12, 2005 at 7:00 PM 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 Walter Banks

Alderman Ward III Frank Frevert                 City Admin/Clerk Patricia Cunningham

Chief of Police Charles Lusby                     City Attorney Gregory P Robinson

Joe McLiney – McLiney & Co.                    Kim Thompson – Fayette Advertiser

Ted Bleil – KWRT                                         City Services Director Robbey Harvey

Leslie Allen                                                    Kevin Redden

Kristy Flick Boonville Daily News

 

  1. Public Participation:  Leslie Allen presented to the Board a petition signed by her neighboring property owners stating their acceptance of a non-masonry skirt around Ms. Allen’s new construction of a modular home.  After discussion, Board members agreed to take it under advisement and would discuss Ms. Allen’s request at the next regular meeting of the Board

 

  1. Mayor Thornton called the business meeting to order.  Roll Call was taken.

 

  1. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the Minutes of August 22, 2005.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion.  Six voting aye.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

 

  1. Alderwoman Megas moved to approve the Minutes of August 29, 2005.  Alderman Banks seconded the motion.  Six voting aye.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

 

  1. Alderman Banks moved to approve the Minutes of September 1, 2005.  Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion.  Six voting aye.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

 

  1. Alderman Nowlin moved to approve the bills of September 12, 2005.  Alderman Banks seconded the motion.  Six voting aye.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

 

  1. Joe McLiney of McLiney & Company reviewed the 1999 bond refinancing plan.

 

  1. Alderwoman Heilman moved to have the first reading by title only of Bill No. 05-05, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $520,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF COMBINED WATER WORKS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2005, OF NEW FRANKLIN, MISSOURI; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF SAID BONDS AND THE COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT AND SECURITY THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS AND DOCUMENTS AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion.

 

                  Vote: 

                              Alderwoman Heilman – aye Alderwoman Megas – aye

                              Alderman Nowlin – aye                    Alderman Banks – aye

                              Alderman James – aye                    Alderman Frevert – aye

 

  1. After the first reading of Bill NO. 05-05, Alderman Banks moved to approve the first reading and have the second reading by title only.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion.

 

                        Vote:

                                    Alderman Banks – aye                     Alderwoman Megas – aye

                                    Alderman Nowlin – aye                    Alderman James – aye

                                    Alderwoman Heilman – aye Alderman Frevert – aye

 

  1. After the second reading of Bill No. 05-05, Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the second reading and pass Bill No. 05-05 into Ordinance # 698.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion.

     

                  Vote:

                              Alderwoman Heilman – aye Alderwoman Megas – aye

                              Alderman Nowlin – aye                    Alderman Banks – aye

                              Alderman James – aye                    Alderman Frevert – aye

 

  1. Alderwoman Heilman moved to have the reading of Resolution 9.12.05.  Mayor Thornton read Resolution 9.12.05, continuing the City’s membership with C.O.I.N. as a civic partner rather than an affiliate partner.  Alderman Banks moved to approve the Resolution.  Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion.  Six aye votes.  No nay votes.  Resolution 9.12.05 approved.

 

  1. Alderman Nowlin moved to authorize the City Clerk to transfer $2000 from the Wastewater Savings account to General Checking account to pay for the rental of the skid steer listed on the bills.  Alderman Frevert seconded the motion.  Six aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

 

  1. Alderman Nowlin moved to accept the $.50 surcharge per customer for gasoline requested by Otis & Sons Trash Haulers; with the stipulation that the surcharge will remain in force until the price of gasoline is $2.00 or less per gallon at retail.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion.  Six aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

 

  1. Alderwoman Heilman moved to waive the rental fee for the community building for a benefit sponsored by Fuqua homes for Dawn Sprick, but does not waive the deposit of $250.00.  Alderman James seconded the motion.  Six aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

 

  1. Alderwoman Heilman moved to authorize up to $150.00 for the Police Department to purchase a 3-in-1 printer, copier, and scanner.  Alderman Banks seconded the motion.  Six aye votes.  No nay votes.   Motion carried.

 

  1. Alderman Frevert moved to approve one month sponsorship of “Breakfast with the Principal” article in the Fayette Advertiser for $68.80.  Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion.  Ayes:  Alderman Frevert, Alderman Nowlin.  Nays:  Alderwoman Heilman, Alderman Banks, Alderman James, Alderwoman Megas.  Motion failed 4 votes to 2 votes.

 

  1. City Admin/Clerk advised that the City would be placing a thank you in the Boonville Daily News to all those who contributed to the Franklin, LA Relief Fund.

 

  1. No City Services Dept. report.

 

  1. Police Dept. report:  1997 Crown Vic patrol car recently put out of service is leaking oil and overheating.  It was agreed that the City Services will work with the Police Chief to remove all decals.  The light bar & siren will be kept.  It was suggested that Herschel Harvey evaluate the cost of repairs before selling.

 

  1. Public Participation:  Mr. Kevin Redden voiced his complaint of how Building Inspector, Rob Harvey, and City Clerk Patricia Cunningham, handled the demolition permit issued to Mr. Jim Renfrow for the destruction of real estate at 501 S. Union Street. Mr. Redden asked for Robbey Harvey’s resignation. No action was taken by the Board.

 

  1. Alderwoman Heilman moved to adjourn.  Alderman Banks seconded the motion.  Six aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned.

 

Recorded by

Patricia Cunningham, MRCC

City Clerk

 

Approved:                                                                  Attest:

 

 

 

_______________________________         _____________________________

Mayor Jerry B Thornton                                            City Clerk Patricia Cunningham