BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 12, 2006

The regular meeting of the New Franklin Board of Aldermen was called to order by Mayor Jerry B Thornton Monday, June 12, 2006 at 7:00 pm at 132 East Broadway. Present were as follows:

Mayor Jerry B Thornton Alderwoman Carolyn Heilman, Ward I
Alderman Jerry Nowlin, Ward I Alderman John James, Ward II
Alderman Michael McGee, Ward III Alderman Kerry Thompson, Ward II
Alderman Walter Banks, Ward III City Admin/Clerk Patricia Cunningham
City Services Director Robbey Harvey Chief of Police Charles Lusby
City Attorney Gregory P Robinson Police Officer Jason Wells

1. At 6:00 PM the Board of Aldermen met in a budget work session to review the proposed FY 2007 fiscal budget.

2. 7:00 PM - Mayor Thornton called the business meeting to order.

3. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the Minutes of May 22, 2006. Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

4. Alderman Banks moved to approve the bills of June 12, 2006. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

5. Alderman Banks moved to approve the transfer of $4012 from savings to the checking account for the payment of the new Barnes pump. Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

6. Alderman Banks moved to approve the transfer of $334.12 from Police Savings to pay for the Gall's invoice on the list of bills. Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

7. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve cashing cd #18032, placing $4000 in an an 18 month cd and placing $2618.53 in the Enterprise Savings account for the purchase of utility billing software. Alderman McGee seconded the moiton. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

8. After discussion opened by Alderwoman Heilman, the City Clerk will review the No Parking ordinances. If there is no ordinance for the East side of Boggs St at West Broadway, a bill will be written and presented for reading at the next regular meeting of the Board.

9. Alderman Thompson moved to approve the one-year renewal of the Lease/Purchase Agreement with Exchange Bank of New Franklin on Well #4 on S Union Street. Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

10. Alderman James moved to approve the solicitors business license application by Austin Diversified pending the necessary documentation required by ordinance. Alderman Thompson seconded the motion. Voting aye: James, Thompson, Banks, Nowlin. Voting nay: Heilman, McGee. Motion carried.

11. City Services Report: Lighting hit the autocon board at the water plant. R. E. Pedrotti will repair it within the next two days. An insurance claim will be filed by the City Admin/Clerk.

12. Alderman Thompson moved to adjourn. Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion. Six 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