The regular meeting of the New Franklin Board of Aldermen was called to order by Mayor Jerry B Thornton Monday, February 27, 2006 ay 7:00 PM at 132 East Broadway, New Franklin, Missouri. Present were as follows:

Mayor Jerry B Thornton Alderwoman Carolyn Heilman, Ward I
Jerry Nowlin, Alderman Ward I Alderwoman Melissa Megas, Ward II
Alderman Walt Banks, Ward III 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

Absent: Alderman John James, Ward II

1. Alderman Banks moved to approve the Minutes as corrected for February 13, 2006. Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

2. Alderwoman Megas moved to approve the bills for February 27, 2006. Alderman Banks seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

3. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the transfer of $360.00 from Capital Improvement Savings to General Checking account for final payment to MECO Engineering for the preliminary engineering report on Stagecoach Road. Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

4. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the removal of the trees on either side of the Welcome To New Franklin sign at Missouri St and West Broadway. Alderman Banks seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

5. Alderman Frevert moved to allow electric fences around gardens. Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion.
Frevert - aye Nowlin - aye
Heilman - nay Banks - nay
Megas - nay
Motion failed.

6. Mayor Thornton opened the discussion of the lettering on the brick wall at Missouri St and Broadway intersection. Edward Triplett has offered to pay up to $1000 for the lettering. Design and construction options were discussed. It was agreed by all board members that Mr. Triplett should be consulted and his recommendation considered at the next regular meeting.

7. Alderman Frevert opened discussion of designing a city flag. It was agreed by all that representatives from the elementary school, high school, and Grace 'N Glory would be invited to a work session at 6:30 pm March 13th prior to the regular Board of Aldermen meeting.

8. Alderman Nowlin moved to accept the bid of $1250.00 for the 1997 Crown Victoria from Carroll Schoenhals. Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

9. Alderwoman Heilman moved to accept the offer of $150.00 for the light bar from the 1997 Crown Victoria from Brian Hazlett. Alderman Banks seconded the motion.

Heilman - aye Banks - aye
Nowlin - nay Frevert - aye
Megas - aye
Motion carried.

10. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the purchase of a Fuji digital camera for the police department using gaming revenues. Alderwoman Megas seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

11. Alderman Banks moved to approve the counteroffer suggested by City Services Director Robbey Harvey to Arby construction of $12,500 for the concrete and asphalt repair of streets and sidewalks as a result of the gas line replacements. Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

12. Alderman Banks moved to adjourn. Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Meeting adjourned.

Recorded by
Patricia Cunningham, MRCC
City Administrator/City Clerk

Approved: Attest:

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Mayor Jerry B Thornton City Clerk Patricia Cunningham