The regular meeting of the New Franklin Board of Aldermen was called to order 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
Alderman Kerry Thompson, Ward II Alderman Walter Banks, Ward III
Alderman Michael McGee, Ward III City Admin/Clerk Patricia Cunningham
Chief of Police Charles Lusby Ed Seigmund, MMRPC Director

Absent: City Services Director Robbey Harvey

1. Work Session, 6:30 PM - The Board heard from Ed Seigmund, MMRPC Director an overview of the Comprehensive Plan process and the reasons the MMRPC recommends the city develop a Comprehensive Plan. It was agreed that another work session to brainstorm ideas and formulate a steering committee would be held at 6:00 PM May 8, 2006 and Mr. Seigmund would be invited to a work session at 6:00 PM on May 22nd.

2. Alderman Nowlin moved to approve the Minutes of April 10, 2006. Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

3. Alderman James moved to approve the Bills of April 24, 2006. Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

4. Mayor Thornton offered the following appointments to Board and Committees:
Health Board - Alderman McGee
Sidewalk Committee - Alderman Thompson
Auditing Committee - Alderman Banks
Purchasing Committee - Alderwoman Heilman
Alderman Thompson moved to approve the appointments. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

5. Alderman Thompson asked for AmerenUE to visit and inspect the yard restoration being done by Symes Construction. Many citizens have complained about unsatisfactory work, and the need for storm gutters to be cleaned, removing straw, dirt and gravel.

6. Alderman McGee suggested that City Services replace faded and damaged stop signs throughout the city.

7. Alderman McGee asked the Board to reconsider dust control options for Stagecoach Road.

8. Alderman James asked that the Adopt-A-Spot letters include and reiterate that the flower barrels should not be painted and only fresh, not artificial, flowers be planted in them.

9. Discussion of the signage for the brick wall continued. The cost for the baked enamel is $1731.80 installed. Gold anodized is $1996.10. Edward Triplett has pledged $1000 toward the sign. No action was taken by the Board to proceed; but it was discussed to ask local merchants to make a cash contribution.

10. Alderwoman Heilman moved to add the street lights in the 100 East Broadway to the city's property insurance. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

11. Aldermen were reminded to take the NIMS onlines courses by May 1st, before the tests are revised. NIMS training is required by FEMA of all city personnel and board members.

12. Alderman Nowlin advised the Board that citizens owning property directly abutting the alley between N Union Street and Chancellor St may pay to have the alley asphalted. The city maintains ownership of the alley and would still be ultimately responsible for its upkeep after the asphalting.

13. The City Administrator asked the Board to consider authorizing the purchase of a cell phone for the Chief of Police. Discussion followed. Decision postponed.

14. Alderman Banks moved to adjourn. Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.

Recorded by
Patricia Cunningham, MRCC
City Clerk

Approved: Attest:

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Mayor Jerry B Thornton City Clerk Patricia Cunningham