The work session of the New Franklin Board of Aldermen was called to order Monday, February 12, 2007 at 6:00 pm at 132 East Broadway, New Franklin, Missouri. Present were as follows:

Mayor Jerry B Thornton Alderwoman Ward I, Carolyn Heilman
Alderman Ward I, Jerry Nowlin Alderman Ward II, Kerry Thompson
Alderman Ward II, John James Alderman Ward III, Walter L Banks
Alderman Ward III, Michael McGee City Administrator/Clerk Patricia Cunningham
Chief of Police Jason Wells City Services Director Robbey D Harvey
Ed Siegmund, MMRPC Richard Fowler, Howard County Electric Coop

1. After reviewing the first six months of the 2007 fiscal year budget, members of the board agreed that no changes were necessary.

2. Ed Siegmund, Director of the Regional Planning Commission posed suggestions to the Board for developing a comprehensive plan. Mr. Siegmund suggested studying one issue at a time in small community groups and then bringing those plans together formulating an overall plan.

3. Richard Fowler, representing an effort to form a county-wide Economic Development Governing Board to oversee a County Economic Developer, asked the City to consider a three year commitment of $5000.00 each year, renewable each year. A minimum of $5000.00 from the City would allow one position and vote on the Board of Directors. Any commitment from the City would be welcome, if the $5000.00 is not available at this time.

The regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was called to order by Mayor Jerry B Thornton Monday, February 12, 2007 at 7:00 pm at 132 East Broadway, New Franklin, Missouri. Present were as follows:

Mayor Jerry B Thornton Alderwoman Ward I, Carolyn Heilman
Alderman Ward I, Jerry Nowlin Alderman Ward III, Michael McGee
Alderman Ward II, John James Alderman Ward III, Walter L Banks
Alderman Ward II, Kerry Thompson City Administrator/Clerk Patricia Cunningham
Chief of Police Jason Wells City Services Director Robbey D Harvey

1. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the Minutes of January 22, 2007. Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

2. Alderman Nowlin moved to approve the bills of February 12, 2007. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

3. Mayor Thornton opened two Requests for Proposals for the Hickman House Community Development Block Grant Administration. Mid Mo Regional Planning Commission (MMRPC) - No more than $17,000.00. Molly McGovern Consulting - $13,000.00. Alderwoman Heilman moved to accept the proposal of Molly McGovern Consulting. Alderman Thompson seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

4. Alderwoman Heilman moved to have the first reading of Bill # 02.12.07, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA IN THE CITY OF NEW FRANKLIN, COUNTY OF HOWARD, STATE OF MISSOURI, AND PENALTY FOR VIOLATION. Alderman McGee seconded the motion.

Heilman - aye McGee - aye Nowlin - aye
James - aye Banks - aye Thompson - aye
Motion carried.
After the first reading, Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the first reading and have the second reading of Bill # 02.12.07. Alderman McGee seconded the motion.

Heilman - aye McGee - aye Nowlin - aye
James -aye Banks - nay Thompson - aye
Motion carried.
After the second reading, Alderman Thompson moved to approve the second reading and pass Bill # 02.12.07 into Ordinance # 711. Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion.

Thomspon - aye Heilman - aye Nowlin - aye
James - aye Banks - nay Thompson - aye

Motion carried.

5. Alderwoman Heilman moved to authorize the destruction of records as presented by City Clerk. Alderman Banks seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

6. Alderman Banks moved to authorize the transfer of $31,726.25 from savings to pay for the bond payment due March 1. Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

7. Alderman Nowlin moved to authorize Mayor Thornton to renew the agreement with the Howard County Collector to collect ad valorem taxes for the City of New Franklin for four years. Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

8. Alderwoman Heilman moved to authorize the release of certificate of deposit matured on February 3 and purchase another 9 month certificate of deposit in the amount of $52,000.00 (bond reserve fund minimum); and to deposit the remaining $3404.12 in the water/sewer bond payment account. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

9. City Administrator/Clerk Cunningham read a letter from Shirley James, representing the New Franklin Silver Liners, inviting the Board members to a candidate forum on Saturday, March 31st and requesting donations to and/or participation from the Board of Aldermen in the Senior Center "Saturday Social."

10. Alderman James moved to retain possession of the two defibrillators in the patrol cars and to further purchase a third defibrillator, with it's location to be determined. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

11. Alderman Thompson offered his services as a certified trainer, to train the police department staff on the operation of the defibrillators.

12. Chief Wells will commission Mr. Anthony Martin and Mr. Tony Hill as non-compensated reserve officers. They will be provided with one uniform each.

13. Alderman Thompson moved that the new reserve officers will ride only with the Chief of Police until Officer 713 completes his first six months of probationary employment. Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

14. Two residents of Stagecoach Road have requested the Board not disturb the storm drainage ditches that span their frontage to the road. It was determined and agreed by board members that in an effort to address dust control and water runoff, the storm drainage ditch along the entire length of Stagecoach Road must be redone. Alderman Thompson moved to proceed with the ditching as planned and discussed at the last regular meeting of the Board. Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes.

15. Alderman James suggested the $100.00 contribution from Casey's General Store recently received, should be applied to the Park budget for routine maintenance and supplies. Originally, the request from the Park Board to Casey's General Store was for money to purchase new playground equipment. Park Board members and Board of Aldermen agree there is too large a shortfall of funds to purchase playground equipment.

16. City Services Director Harvey advised the Board that the estimate on clutch repair on the ton truck is approximately $800.00.

17. Alderman McGee moved to adjourn. Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Meeting adjourned.

Recorded by
Patricia Cunningham, MRCC
City Clerk