The regular meeting of the New Franklin Board of Aldermen was called to order by Mayor Jerry B Thornton at 7:10 PM at 132 East Broadway, New Franklin, Missouri. Present were as follows:

Mayor Jerry B Thornton Alderman Ward I Jerry Nowlin
Alderman Ward II Kerry Thompson Alderman Ward II John James
Alderman Ward III Walter Banks Alderman Ward III Michael McGee
CityAdmin/Clerk Patricia Cunningham Chief of Police Jason Wells
City Services Director Robbey Harvey Patrick Cronan, atty - Cronan & Robinson
Mike Logston - MECO Engineering

Absent: Alderwoman Ward I Carolyn Heilman, City Attorney Gregory P Robinson

1. In work session: Ms. Laura Preler presented herself to the Board as potential contract employee to seek federal funding opportunities for the city. She suggested a coalition between New Franklin, Boonville, and Rocheport. Her fee would be $1000 per month plus 7% of any successful funding.

2. Dr. Larry Peery, representing the City of Fayette Water Committee provided an overview of Fayette's water needs and the need for an engineering study. The study would evaluate the feasibility of a regional water treatment facility for Howard County water districts. The cost of the survey, by MECO Engineering, is $30,000. The City of Fayette has received a grant for $10,000. Fayette is asking Glasgow, New Franklin, and Howard County Water Districts 1 & 2 to pay a pro rata share of the cost based on the number of water customers. The City of New Franklin's share would be $2634.00.

3. Immediately following the work session, Mayor Thornton called the regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen to order.

4. Alderman Nowlin moved to approve the Minutes of October 23, 2006. Alderman James seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

5. Alderman Thompson moved to approve the bills for November 13, 2006 as amended. Alderman James seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

6. Alderman James moved to approve the renewal of the current health insurance for employees effective January 1, 2007 with Anthem Blue Cross. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

7. Alderman Nowlin moved to authorize the transfer of funds from water/sewer depreciation savings in the amount of $841.67 for a chemical pump. Alderman Banks seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

8. Alderman Thompson moved to authorize the transfer of funds from Capital Improvement Savings in the amount of $434.29 for curb and gutter repair to Pearl Street. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

9. Alderman McGee moved to authorize the transfer of funds from Police Savings in the amount of $1012.89 for radio repairs and rewiring in car #713. Alderman Banks seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

10. Mike Logston, and engineering with MECO Engineering, answered questions from Board members concerning the regionalization of a water treatment plant. No formal decision was made by the Board. A resolution to participate in the engineering survey costs will be available for reading at the next regular meeting.

11. In new business, it was brought to the City Services Director's attention that the black granite at the Veterans Memorial has a hairline crack and the light on the granite inset needs to be installed.

12. City Services Director Harvey will address Stagecoach Road issues by putting a crown on the road and hauling off excessive dirt. Alderman McGee suggested a meeting with the residents of Stagecoach Road be held at Board Room chambers.

13. Alderman Thompson asked the City Services Director to take a look at the Park Road and make repairs as needed.

14. The City Administrator will get a quote from Bee Seen Signs on a 4'x8" addition to the Welcome to New Franklin sign. The addition would acknowledge Sara Evans as the County Music Female Vocalist of the Year for 2006.

15. Mr. Harvey informed the Board that street gutters would be cleaned and limbs trimmed over the next few weeks.

16. The annual DNR Sanitary Survey has been received and Mr. Harvey suggests swing shifts in the water plant to cover peak hours 7 am and 7pm.

17. Alderman James moved to authorize the hiring of a third employee for the City Services Department. Qualifications and job description will include heavy equipment operational experience, and obtaining a Class D water license within one year of employment. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

18. Alderman Banks moved to authorize the Chief of Poliice to purchase 4 tires for car #713 from either J & M Automotive or Grotjan's Tires, which ever offers the best price. Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

19. Alderman McGee moved to adjourn. Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried. Meeting adourned.

Recorded by
Patricia Cunningham, MRCC
City Administrator/City Clerk