The work session of the New Franklin Board of Aldermen was called to order Monday, April 23, 2007 at 6:00 pm at 132 East Broadway, New Franklin, Missouri. Present were as follows:

Mayor C Frank Frevert Alderwoman Ward I, Carolyn Heilman
Alderman Ward I, Jerry Nowlin Alderman Ward II, Kerry Thompson
Alderman Ward II, John James Alderman Ward III, Michael McGee
Chief of Police Jason Wells City Services Director Robbey D Harvey
City Administrator/Clerk Patricia Cunningham Ken Woods, MECO Engineering
Members of the Howard County Public Water Supply District #1 Board of Directors

1. City Services Director Harvey shared New Franklin Board members opinions of the options presented. Options 3A-#3C, purchasing water from Clarence Cannon are not attractive. The distance is too far and the possibility of contamination before it reaches south Howard County were concerns voiced by Board members.
2. Discussion centered on a variation of Option #2A - construction of a treatment plant in South Howard County and pumping the water to Fayette. This option was calculated on the assumption that Glasgow and HCPWSD #2 would not participate.
3. The variation discussed included using the existing floodwall at the New Franklin treatment plant as a base for a new treatment plant. Existing wells of both New Franklin and Howard County #1 would be used as backup supply. A single well would be added, not two. Existing transmission lines could be utilized. All of these variations would lower the costs in Option 2A.
4. Both New Franklin and Howard Co #1 could continue to operate separately for another 5 to maybe 10 years; making upgrades and modifications as DNR and EPA requires. The City of Fayette has a more immediate need to switch to ground water and replace their treatment plant. Quantity of water produced and available in southern Howard County to meet the projected growth is more than adequate at the present time. Improving the quality of the water, at an affordable cost, is why regionalization is being considered at this time.
5. Another meeting will be scheduled between HCPWSD #1 and New Franklin; and Fayette will be invited.

The regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was called to order by Mayor Jerry B Thornton Monday, April 23, 2007 at 7:00 pm at 132 East Broadway, New Franklin, Missouri. Present were as follows:

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

Absent: Alderman Ward III Walter Banks

1. Alderman Thompson moved to approve the Minutes of April 9, 2007. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

2. Alderman Nowlin moved to approve the Bills of April 23, 2007. Alderman James seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

3. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the revised Public Participation Policy. Alderman Thompson seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried. (Signed for approval and filed with original ordinances).

4. Alderwoman Heilman moved to authorize the Police Department to apply for interoperable Communication Grant Program funding in the amount of $12,504.20. Alderman James seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

5. The tallied results from the Comprehensive Planning session of April 16th were reviewed. It was agreed that everyone in attendance should receive a copy of the results via ground mail or e-mail. A follow-up meeting will be scheduled.

6. Mr. Wade Thompson will be sent a letter of thanks for the use of his road grader.

7. The city was asked to waive the community building rental fee for a fund raiser dance for a local cancer patient. After advice from the city attorney against donating a public facility for a private fund raiser, the board took no action. The person requesting the waiver will be contacted.

8. A thank you letter will be sent to Mr. Duane Drane for providing the CPR/AED training to city police officers and interested citizens.

9. Alderman McGee moved to adjourn. Alderman James seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

Recorded by
Patricia Cunningham, MRCC
City Admin/Clerk