The regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was called to order by Mayor Pro-tem Carolyn Heilman Monday, April 9, 7:00 pm at 132 East Broadway, New Franklin, Missouri. Present were as follows:

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
Chief of Police Jason Wells City Services Director Robbey D Harvey
City Attorney Gregory P Robinson City Collector Mary Ann Wolpers
City Administrator/Clerk Patricia Cunningham

Absent: Mayor Jerry B Thornton

1. Alderman Banks moved to approve the Minutes of March 26, 2007. Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

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

The following elected officials took the Oath of Office, administered by the City Clerk:
Mayor - C. Frank Frevert City Collector - Mary Ann Wolpers
Alderman Ward I - Jerry Nowlin Alderman Ward II - John James
Alderman Ward III - Walter L Banks

Mayor Frevert called the meeting to order. Roll Call was taken by the City Clerk. Present were as follows:

Mayor C. Frank Frevert Alderwoman Ward I, Carolyn Heilman
Alderman Ward I, Jerry Nowlin Alderman Ward II John James
Alderman Ward II, Kerry Thompson Alderman Ward III Walter Banks
Alderman Ward III, Michael McGee City Services Director Robbey Harvey
City Admin/Clerk Patricia Cunningham Chief of Police Jason Wells
Police Officer Jeff Glandon City Collector Mary Ann Wolpers
City Attorney Gregory P Robinson Mike Logston - MECO Engineering

1. Mayor Frevert nominated Carolyn Heilman for President of the Board (Mayor Pro-tem). Alderman James moved to accept the nomination. Alderman Banks seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. One abstention: Alderwoman Heilman. Motion carried.

2. Alderwoman Heilman took the Oath of Office as administered by the City Clerk.

3. Mayor Frevert nominated Gregory P Robinson for City Attorney and Gary G Sprick for Municipal Judge. Alderwoman Heilman moved to accept the nominations. Alderman James seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

4. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the Bills for April 9, 2007. Alderman Banks seconded the motion. Discussion: Alderman Thompson asked what the City gets for its $100 adoption of milepost 188 on the Katy Trail. Alderman James explained that the sponsorship, through Department of Natural Resources, has been done by the City since the State Park's designation and it helps pay for maintenance of the Trail.

Alderman James asked about the fuel surcharge on G.S. Robins invoice and if the City had a contract with Robins. It was explained that more and more vendors are adding a fuel surcharge to their invoicing; and no, the city does not have a contract with Robins, but does do cost comparisons of water treatment and sewer treatment chemicals each year during budget preparation.

Mayor Frevert called for the vote: Four aye votes. Two nay votes: McGee, Thompson. Motion carried.

5. Mayor Frevert requested the following changes/additions be made to meeting agendas:
Pledge of Allegiance before each meeting
Prayer before each meeting
Open public participation at the beginning of each meeting

Board members were in agreement and the following will be instituted and on the agenda at the next regular Board of Aldermen meeting:
Pledge of Allegiance before each meeting
Moment of silence before each meeting; or prayer offered by anyone that may volunteer
Open public participation with a five minute limit.

6. Rev. Jeff Glandon offered prayer, and it was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

7. Alderman Nowlin offered his congratulations to Officer Glandon as April 9 marks Mr. Glandon's six month anniversary with the police department. Board members commended both Chief Wells and Officer Glandon.

8. CPR/AED training for our police officers and representative of the Senior Center will be April 18th at 6:00 pm in the Board Room. Training will be provided by certified trainer Duane Drane.

9. Spring Cleanup will be June 2nd and June 9th this year.

10. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve advertising on the School Sports Calendar. Alderman Banks seconded the motion. Six aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

11. Mayor Frevert offered his services to citizens that cannot transport tires to the Howard County Tire Collection on April 21st. Tires may be left at the city maintenance shed.

12. City Services Director Harvey reported that the park bathroom is completed. Fogging of mosquitoes will be Thursday night, April 19th and every other week thereafter. City Administrator will send press releases to the media.

13. Alderman Thompson offered the possible use of a motor grader for Stagecoach Road. He and Mr. Harvey will set up a schedule.

14. Mike Logston of MECO Engineering shared the various options, in first draft form, for consolidating the water districts within Howard County. City Services Director Harvey recommended a meeting with the Howard Co. Public Water Supply District #1 in a work session to evaluate options. A meeting was set for April 23rd at 6:00 pm in the Board Room.

15. Alderwoman Heilman moved to adjourn. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned.

Recorded by
Patricia Cunningham, MRCC
City Administrator/City Clerk