BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING MINUTES

OCTOBER 24, 2005

The regular meeting of the New Franklin Board of Aldermen was called to order by Mayor Jerry B Thornton Monday, October 24, 2005 at 7:00 PM at the Community Building on North Union Street, 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 

City Admin/Clerk Patricia Cunningham                     City Services Director Robbey Harvey   

Chief of Police Charles Lusby                                    City Attorney Gregory P Robinson          

Ted Bleil – KWRT                                                        Kristy Flick – Boonville Daily News

Kim Thompson – Democrat Leader

Absent:  Alderman Ward III Walter Banks.

1. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the Minutes of September 26, 2005.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion.  Five aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

2. Alderman Nowlin moved to approve the Bills of October 10, 2005.  Alderman Frevert seconded the motion.  Five aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

3. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the Bills of October 24, 2005.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion. Five aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

4. Alderwoman Heilman moved to have the Reading of Resolution 10.24.05, accepting the bid from Taft Heating & Air for c/a and furnace for 132 E Broadway and further to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Taft Heating and Air.  Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion.  Five aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

5. After Mayor Thornton read Resolution 10.24.05, Alderman James moved to accept the Resolution.  Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion.  Five aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

6. Alderman Nowlin moved to approve the Destruction of Records for 10-24-2005.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes.  Motion carried.

7. Alderwoman Megas moved to approve the transfer of $2451.00 from the Police Savings Account for payment of the Inter-Telecommunications phone system.  Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion.  Five aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

8. MECO Engineering representatives will be invited to a work session, November 14, 2005 to discuss options for surfacing Stagecoach Road.

9. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve giving the remaining $928.41 in the Franklin, LA Relief Fund to the City of Franklin, LA and the Community Action Agency of Franklin, LA.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion.  Five aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

10. Chief of Police Lusby reported that he and Officer Brown have been certified on the tasers.  The Chief is working on a Use of Force Policy to present to the Board of Aldermen for approval and adoption.

11. City Services Director Harvey reported that AmerenUE contractor has laid approximately 1800 feet of replacement gas lines to date and will be replacing all the gas lines in town over the next few months.

12.  ISO representatives will be meeting with the Fire Station Chief, Charles Thompson and City Services Director Harvey November 7^th, 8^th and 9^th.  Fire hydrants will be tested, possibly causing discolored water.

13. Alderwoman Heilman moved to authorize the draft of a bill setting the mileage reimbursement rate annually the same as the IRS approved rate.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion.  Five aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

14. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve Cub Scout Pack 63 adopting the City Park and to authorize a sign for display at the Park.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion.  Five aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

15. Alderman Nowlin moved to adjourn.  Alderman Frevert seconded the motion.  Five aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned.

Recorded by

Patricia Cunningham, MRCC

Approved by                                                                 Attest

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Jerry B Thornton, Mayor                                              Patricia Cunningham, City Clerk