BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING MINUTES

NOVEMBER 14, 2005

 

The regular meeting of the New Franklin Board of Aldermen was called to order by Mayor Jerry B Thornton Monday, November 14, 2005 at 7:00 PM at the Community Building on North Union Street, New Franklin, Missouri.  Present were as follows:

 

Mayor Jerry B Thornton                                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              Officer Stacy S. Brown

Ted Bleil – KWRT                                         Kristy Flick – Boonville Daily News          Kim Thompson – Democrat Leader                                         Jason Jennings                                

Dallas & Flo Howard                                    Ed Sprick                                          

Shirley James                                                Lyn Heying – MECO Engineering

 

Absent:  Alderwoman Carolyn Heilman, Ward I

 

WORK SESSION:

  1. Board members discussed with Mr. Lyn Heying of MECO Engineering various options for improving the drainage ditches, addressing water shed, and surfacing of Stagecoach Road.
  2. Mr. Heying emphasized the importance of remedying the ditches and addressing water shed first.
  3. With limited city funds earmarked for street improvement, it was noted that Stagecoach Road would have to be addressed in phases and financing options considered.  It was agreed that a preliminary engineering report from MECO on the drainage ditches and water shed should be done first.  A motion authorizing an agreement between the City and MECO Engineering would be entertained during the regular business meeting.

 

Mayor Thornton called the business meeting to order at 7:00 PM and roll call was taken by the City Clerk.

 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

  1. Jason Jennings, representing Jennings Premium Meats asked the Board of Aldermen to consider providing adequate training and planning to avoid system wide water shut downs.  Lack of water, followed by boil orders affects retail revenues and food safety.
  2. As a resident of Stagecoach Road, Mr. Jennnings commented that unless funds are readily available without taking from the operating budget, Stagecoach Road should remain gravel and not be paved.
  3. Flo Howard, representing residents of Cherry Street, voiced concern of the trailer parked on the side of 105 N Howard.  Mrs. Howard ask the Board to ”….research the placement of the trailer.”  Residents are concerned the trailer will hinder emergency vehicles making the turn onto Cherry Street from N Howard Street.  According to Mrs. Howard the owner of the trailer moved the Dead End Street sign back from the intersection to put gravel down so as to park the trailer.  Mayor Thornton said the Chief of Police would revisit the ordinance and see if something can be worked out with the owner of the trailer.
  4. Shirley James asked the Board for an allowance of $100  for city holiday decorations.

 

BUSINESS MEETING

  1. Alderman Nowlin moved to approve the Minutes of October 24, 2005.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion.  Five aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

 

  1. Alderman Banks moved to approve the revised Bills of November 14, 2005.  Alderman James seconded the motion.  Five aye votes.  No nay votes.

 

  1. Alderwoman Megas moved to give Shirley James up to $150.00 for holiday decorations.  Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion.  Five aye votes.  No nay votes.

 

  1. Alderman Banks moved to have the first reading, by title only, of Bill # 05-06, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A STANDARD MILEAGE RATE FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE EMPLOYESS OF THE CITY OF NEW FRANKLIN, MISSOURI.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion.

 

               Alderman Banks – aye                        Alderwoman Megas – aye

               Alderman Nowlin – aye                       Alderman James – aye

               Alderman Frevert – aye

 

      After the first reading, Alderman Banks moved to approve the first reading and have the second reading, by title only, of Bill # 05-06.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion.

 

               Alderman Banks – aye                        Alderwoman Megas – aye

               Alderman Nowlin – aye                       Alderman James – aye

               Alderman Frevert – aye

 

      After the second reading, Alderman Banks moved to approve the second reading and pass Bill # 05-06 into Ordinance # 699.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion.

 

               Alderman Banks – aye                        Alderwoman Megas – aye

               Alderman Nowlin – aye                       Alderman James – aye

               Alderman Frevert – aye

 

  1. Alderwoman Megas moved to accept the transfer of the 12 month cd at the Exchange Bank of New Franklin to a 15 month cd, which was done at the maturity of the cd by the City Clerk Cunningham.  Alderman Banks seconded the motion.  Five aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

 

  1. Alderman Nowlin moved to approve the transfer of funds from savings to pay for a locator listed on the bill list for $811.40.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion.  Five aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

 

  1. Officer Brown asked the Boards support of a holiday season project to raise funds and collect nonperishable food items for two families in South Howard County.  The City Clerk will open the account at the Exchange Bank.

 

  1. Shirley James reminded the City Services Director that a light needs to be placed on the plaque at the Veteran’s Memorial.

 

  1. Alderman James asked the Board to consider routine maintenance and signage on the old jail on display at the City Park.  Shirley James advised that the South Howard County Historical Society is working on such a project.

 

  1. Alderman Banks moved to authorize MECO Engineering to do the preliminary engineering on Stagecoach Road drainage ditches for a fee to be billed by the hour with a maximum of $2500.00; and to further authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement with MECO Engineering.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion.  Five aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

 

  1. Alderman Banks moved that the City participate in the Howard County Expo, January 28, 2006.   Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion.  Five aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

 

  1. After some discussion, the Board agreed that the Mosler Safe would not be sold.

 

  1. Alderwoman Megas moved to adjourn to a closed session pursuant to Chapter 610.021 (3) – personnel.  Alderman Frevert seconded the motion.

 

               Alderwoman Megas – aye                  Alderman Frevert – aye

               Alderman Nowlin – aye                       Alderman Banks – aye

               Alderman James – aye

 

     Meeting adjourned to closed session.

 

Recorded by

Patricia Cunningham, MRCC

City Clerk

 

Approved:                                                            Attest:

 

 

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Jerry B Thornton, Mayor                                     Patricia Cunningham, City Clerk