The regular meeting of the New Franklin Board of Aldermen was called to order by Mayor C. Frank Frevert Monday July 9, 2007 at 7:00 pm at 132 E 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 Walter Banks
Alderman Ward III Michael McGee City Administrator/Clerk Patricia Cunningham
Chief of Police Jason Wells City Services Director Robbey Harvey
City Collector Mary Ann Wolpers Police Officer Jeff Glandon

1. Public Participation: Mr. Jerry James approached the Board with a request that the city employees be given a Cost of Living Raise of 3.3% in addition to the approved $400.00 annual increase. Discussion by the Mayor pointed out that the city has debt totaling almost $1,000,000 and does not feel raises to employees are justified. Further discussion by Aldermen stressed that being in debt does not mean the city is operating with a negative balance. Mayor Frevert also stated that he has asked the City Clerk to gather information on employees' salaries and health insurance of ten cities previously selected.

2. Alderman Thompson moved to close public participation. Alderman Banks seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.

3. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the Minutes of the Budget meeting of June 25, 2007. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nay votes. Motion carried.

4. Alderman Banks moved to approve the Minutes of Board for June 25, 2007 with Item #6 corrected to show the motion and approval of purchasing new flags for the Veteran's Memorial. Alderman Thompson seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.

5. Alderman Thompson moved to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board on June 28, 2007. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.

6. Alderman Nowlin moved to approve the Bills of July 9, 2007 as corrected. Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.

7. Alderwoman Heilman moved to have the Reading of Resolution 07-09-07, STATING INTENT TO SEEK FUNDING THROUGH THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND AND THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PURSUE ACTIVITIES IN AN ATTEMPT TO SECURE FUNDING. Alderman Banks seconded the motion. Six voting aye. NO nays. Motion carried.

Alderman Banks moved to adopt Resolution 07-09-07. Alderman Thompson seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.

8. Mayor Frevert will appoint a 6 member committee at the next regular meeting to research housing needs.

9. The next comprehensive planning meeting will be either August 2 or August 16.

10. The progress on Stagecoach Road ditches was discussed. Alderman McGee and Alderman Thompson stated some citizens of Stagecoach Road would be willing to pay for culvert pipe if the city would install it. Robbey Harvey indicated that he would prefer to use State specifications which would include the installation of storm drain drop boxes very 50 feet.

11. J & M Automotive will be asked by the Police Department to remove old tires from their business location in a timelier manner.

12. Chief Wells reported that no word has been received on the radio grant application with SEMA, but should come later this month.

13. City Administrator Cunningham reported that the street sweeper will be listed on GovDeal.com next week.

14. City Services Director Harvey reported that he met with Capital Monument in regards to the crack in the Veterans Memorial Plaque. Capital Monument will provide in writing their guarantee to replace the plaque should the flaw worsen.

15. Mr. Harvey also reported that Mo Rural Water Assn has been contacted to help locate a water service line leak on South Howard Street. Breakout equipment will need to be rented and replacement copper service lines will be pushed under the street.

He also reported that David Beach will be starting water certification classes as soon as possible.

16. Mr. Harvey addressed a concern that Alderman McGee had approached city employees concerning Mr. Harvey's use of comp and/or vacation time. Mr. Harvey elaborated on the total comp hours he and Mr. Decker have and unused vacation time and their attempt to take at least one day, sometime two days off a week. Mr. McGee indicated that when speaking with employees on Stagecoach Road, they told him they wished they had another pair of hands and did not know where Mr. Harvey was.

Alderman James stated that any concerns by an Alderman about an employee should first be taken to the City Administrator.
17. Alderman Thompson advised that used guard rails from Department of Transportation cost $55.00 per section, with posts, but no ends. It was agreed that the city would purchase three sections for the city park and purchase more sections for the Clifton Heights Circle after the fill dirt has been placed and the ground prepared.

18. Alderman Thompson asked the City Services Director to request assistance from Howard County in grading the northern portion of Stagecoach Road.

19. Alderman McGee moved to adjourn. Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nays. Meeting adjourned.

Recorded by
Patricia Cunningham, MRCC
City Administrator/City Clerk