The regular meeting of the New Franklin Board of Aldermen was called to order by Mayor Jerry B Thornton Monday, January 23, 2006 at 7:00 pm at 132 East Broadway, New Franklin, Missouri. Present were as follows:

Mayor Jerry B Thornton Alderwoman Carolyn Heilman, Ward I
Alderman Jerry Nowlin, Ward I Alderman John James, Ward II
Alderwoman Melissa Megas, Ward II Alderman Frank Frevert, Ward III
City Admin/Clerk Patricia Cunningham City Attorney Gregory P Robinson
City Services Director Robbey Harvey Chief of Police Charles Lusby
KWRT - Ted Bleil Boonville Daily News - Kristy Flick
Democrat Leader - Kim Thompson Holly Wipfler, AmerenUE
Lyn Heying, MECO Engineering

Absent: Alderman Ward III, Walter Banks

1. During the work session that began at 6:00 pm the Board heard from Holly Wipfler, AmerenUE.
" Asked the City to sign the annual gas operations & maintenance plan, agreeing to assist in the event of a gas emergency.
" Reviewed various rebate and grant programs available.
" Answered questions concerning the gas line replacement project currently going on in the city.

2. The first six months of FY 2007 budget was reviewed. No changes were proposed.

3. Lyn Heying, MECO Engineering, reviewed the preliminary engineering plan for Stagecoach Road surfacing options. All options are based on current prevailing wages with no inkind labor of funds and includes reworking storm drains.
" Option 1: Paving and widening to 20 feet: $144,000 - $180,000
" Option 2: Grave, widen to 20 feet and treating for dust control: $96.000 - $132,000
" Option 3: Paving, no widening, reinforcement fabric installed: $84,000 - $120,000
" Option 4: Gravel and dust control, no widening: $72,000 - $108,000

4. After the work session, Mayor Thornton called the regular meeting to order.

5. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the Minutes of January 9, 2006. Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

6. Alderman Nowlin moved to approve the Minutes of January 23, 2006. Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

7. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the transfer $2174.50 from Capital Improvement to checking for payment of the MECO Engineering bill for the preliminary engineering report on Stagecoach Road surfacing. Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

8. Alderwoman Heilman moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the AmerenUE Gas Operations and Maintenance Plan. Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

9. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the City Clerk/Administrator attending the Spring Institute for a cost of $130.00 plus mileage, and one night's lodging. Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

10. Alderman Nowlin asked the Board to consider disallowing parking on either side of the entrance to the alley on the east side of Chancellor Street by 10 feet. After discussion, Alderman Nowlin moved to authorize the drafting of such an ordinance. Alderman Frevert seconded the motion. Voting aye: Nowlin, Frevert, Heilman, Megas. Voting no: James. Motion carried.

11. City Services Director Harvey reported that the renovations of the records room and board room and nearly completed. An ADA approved front entrance to 132 E Broadway still needs to be installed.

12. Chief Lusby reports his department has dealt with an unusual amount of assaults recently. He also reported on the success of the assistance of the drug task force and inter-county agencies during a coordinated drug bust in several locations. Seven warrants have been issued as a result.

13. Alderwoman Heilman moved to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Chapter 610.021 (3) - personnel. Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion. Voting aye: Alderwoman Heilman, Alderwoman Megas, Alderman Nowlin, Alderman James, Alderman Frevert. No nay votes. Meeting adjourned.

14. Immediately following the closed session. Mayor Thornton reconvened the regular session. Present were as follows:

Mayor Thornton, Alderwoman Heilman, Alderwoman Megas, Alderman James, Alderman Nowlin, Alderman Frevert, Chief of Police Lusby, City Administrator/Clerk Cunningham, City Attorney Robinson.

15. Alderwoman Heilman moved to authorize a salary increase of $2000 for Officer Brown, effective January 16, 2006. Alderman James seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

16. Alderwoman Heilman moved to adjourn. Alderman James seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.

Recorded by
Patricia Cunningham, MRCC
City Clerk

Approved: Attest:

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Jerry B Thornton, Mayor Patricia Cunningham, City Clerk