The regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was called to order by Mayor Jerry B Thornton Monday, March 26, 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 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
City Attorney Gregory P Robinson

1. Alderman Banks moved to approve the Minutes of March 12, 2007. Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

2. Alderman Nowlin moved to approve the bills of March 26, 2007. Alderman James seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

3. Alderwoman Heilman moved to have the reading of Resolution 03.26.07, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEW FRANKLIN, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEW FRANKLIN, MISSOURI RELATING TO GRANT MONIES AWARDED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Alderman Banks seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried. After the reading of Resolution 03.26.07 by Mayor Thornton, Alderman Banks moved to approve Resolution 03.26.07. Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

4. Alderwoman Heilman moved to authorize the transfer of funds from water depreciation savings to checking account in the amount of $465.70. Alderman Banks seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

5. Alderman McGee moved to authorize the transfer of funds from police savings to checking account in the amount of $139.02. Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

6. Board members reviewed the first draft of a letter to be sent to citizens inviting them to a comprehensive planning meeting on April 16th.

7. Alderman Thompson advised the Board that he was still researching possibilities for dust control of Stagecoach Road. Materials' costs are making some options prohibitive.

8. Chief Wells advised the board that the AEDs have been upgraded and now include pediatrics. Pediatric pads will be ordered.

9. The board discussed and concluded that a third AED to put on loan at the Senior Center will be purchased by the City only if members of the Senior Center and/or staff agree to take the required CPR/AED training.

10. City Services Director Harvey informed the board that the new bathroom at the City Park will be completed this week and work will begin on Stagecoach Road late in April. Mosquito fogging schedule will be reported at the next board meeting.

11. The Park Board is planning a park cleanup day April 21 or May 5. AmerenUE has committed personnel and equipment for the day.

12. The granite inlay at the Veterans' Memorial is cracked. The monument company will be contacted.

13. Alderman Nowlin asked if the Conservation Department would stock the city park pond. Mr. Harvey advised that he had contacted the Conservation Department in the past and they said the size of the pond prohibits them from assuming maintenance and stocking.

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

Recorded by
Patricia Cunningham, MRCC
City Admin/City Clerk