BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING MINUTES

DECEMBER 12, 2005

 

The regular meeting of the New Franklin Board of Aldermen was called to order by Mayor Jerry B Thornton Monday, December 12, 2005 at 7:00 PM at the Community Building, N Union Street, New Franklin, Missouri.  Present were as follows:

 

Mayor Jerry B Thornton                                Alderwoman Carolyn Heilman, Ward I

Alderman Jerry Nowlin, Ward I                    Alderwoman Melissa Megas, Ward II

Alderman Walter Banks, Ward III                Alderman Frank Frevert, Ward III

City Admin/Clerk Patricia Cunningham      Police Officer Stacy Brown

KWRT -  Ted Bleil                                         Fayette Advertiser – Kim Thompson

Boonville Daily News – Kristy Flick

 

Absent:  Alderman John James, Ward II, City Attorney Gregory P Robinson,                  Chief of Police Charles Lusby

 

  1. Alderwoman Megas moved to approve the Minutes of November 28, 2005. Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion.  Five aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

 

  1. Alderman Banks moved to approve the Bills for December 12, 2005.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion.  Five aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

 

  1. The House Decorating contest will be judged Sunday, December 18 at 6:00 pm.

 

  1. Alderman Banks moved to approve the renewal of Blue Choice Health Insurance plan for employees, effective January 1, 2006.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion.  Five aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

 

  1. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the transfer of funds from the Police Department savings account to the general checking account in the amount of $3127.96 for new equipment, uniforms, and 2005 Impala expenses.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion.  Five aye votes.  No nay votes.  Motion carried.

 

  1. Alderman Nowlin moved to authorize the City Clerk to advertise and accept sealed bids for the 1997 Crown Victoria until 5 pm, January 9, 2006.  Bids to be opened at the January 9, 2006 meeting at 7:00 pm.

 

  1. Alderman Banks moved to approve the recognition of Cindy Kivett at the Howard County Expo for the work on the Franklin, LA Relief Fund.  Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion.  Five aye votes.   No nay votes.  Motion carried.

 

  1. The December 26, 2005 meeting is cancelled.  City Hall will be closed December 26th and January 2nd.

 

  1. The Board discussed adopting a 25 mile per hour ordinance for the school zone.  The current school zone speed limit of 25 mph is set by the Department of Transportation.  The city attorney will be asked to draft the bill for review at the next meeting.

 

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

 

Recorded by

Patricia Cunningham, MRCC

City Clerk

 

Approved:                                                                  Attest:

 

 

 

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Jerry B Thornton, Mayor                                           Patricia Cunningham, City Clerk