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

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

1. Alderman Banks moved to approve the Minutes of November 13, 2006. Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

2. Alderman Nowlin moved to approve the Bills of November 27, 2006. Alderman Banks seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

3. Alderman Nowlin moved to have the reading of Resolution 11.27.06, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEW FRANKLIN, MISSOURI, STATING INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FUNDING OF A REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM ENGINEERING STUDY ALONG WITH THE CITY OF FAYETTE, THE CITY GLASGOW, CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT #1 OF HOWARD COUNTY AND HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT #2. Alderman James seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

4. After Mayor Thornton read Resolution 11.27.06, Alderman Banks moved to accept Resolution 11.27.06. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes.

5. Alderman Thompson moved to approve the transfer of $42,566.92 from Capital Improvement Savings to the general checking account for the APAC, Missouri invoice. Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

6. Alderman Banks opened discussion of whether or not to employ Ms. Laura Preler for various governmental relation services. Alderman James suggested offering Ms. Preler a larger percentage commission upon funding awards instead of a monthly salary. It was agreed by Board members that Ms. Preler will be asked to provide a resume' and list of references; and a sample contract.

7. Board members agreed to participate again in the Howard County Town and Country Expo in January, 2007. A committee of past Citizens of the Year will be asked to select the Citizen of the Year for 2006.

8. The Christmas home decorating contest will be held again this year. The City Adminstrator will work out the details and select out of town judges.

9. Alderman Thompson and Alderman James suggested new Christmas decorations and/or lights. The possibility of a "light fund" that would accept donations be established for next year's decorations.

10. The Lion's Club Christmas Parade will be Saturday, December 9, at 11:00 AM.

11. City Services Directory Harvey will make a decision on whether or not to repair the street sweeper.

12. Chief of Police Wells advised the Board that Hercules, speed rated, tires were put on the Crown Victoria.

13. Alderman McGee moved to adjourn. Alderman Thompson seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.

Recorded by
Patricia Cunningham, MRCC
City Clerk