The regular meeting of the New Franklin Board of Aldermen was called to order by Mayor C Frank Frevert on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 7:00 pm at 132 East Broadway, New Franklin, Missouri. Present were as follows:

Mayor C Frank Frevert 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 Admin/Clerk Patricia Cunningham Chief of Police Jason Wells
City Services Director Robbey Harvey City Attorney Gregory P Robinson

Absent: Alderwoman Carolyn Heilman

1. Alderman Nowlin moved to approve the Minutes of October 22, 2007. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

2. Alderman Banks moved to approve the bills of November 13, 2007. Alderman Thompson seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

3. Board members discussed and agreed that five (5) percent ($330.00) of the $6600.00 settlement agreement with Verizon Wireless would be given to the Missouri Municipal League.

4. Alderman Banks moved to have the first reading of Bill # 11-12-07, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS AND ASSIGNING A PERCENTAGE OF THE SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS TO THE MISSOURI MUNICIPAL LEAGUE. Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion.
Banks - aye Nowlin - aye James - aye
McGee - aye Thompson - aye.
After the first reading, Alderman Banks moved to approve the first reading and have the second reading of Bill # 11-12 - 07. Alderman Thompson seconded the motion.
Banks - aye Thompson - aye Nowlin - aye
James - aye McGee - aye
After the second reading, Alderman Thompson moved to approve the second reading. Alderman McGee seconded the motion.
Thompson - aye McGee - aye Nowlin - aye
Banks - aye James - aye
Alderman Nowlin moved to pass Bill # 11 - 12 - 07 into Ordinance # 714. Alderman McGee seconded the motion.
Nowlin - aye McGee - aye Thompson - aye
Banks - aye James - aye

5. In new business Mayor Frevert stated that the Police Board members would like direction from the Board of Aldermen on what are the specific duties of their committee. Greg Robinson explained that the Police Board is a threshold for hearing complaints and making recommendations to the Board of Aldermen. Any closed files and active investigative records are closed. If a case is still open, the records are closed. The Police Board hears complaints and concerns about the Police Department, reviews the wants and needs of the Police Department and makes recommendations to the Board of Aldermen. The Police Board is not an acting body. The Board of Aldermen has the final decision on any and all recommendations by the Police Board. Police Board members Duane Drane asked the City Attorney to meet with the Police Board and explain the Board's function.

6. On behalf of Jerry James, Mayor Frevert offered the name of Edward (Ned) Triplett as an appointee to the Police Board. Alderman McGee recommended postponing any further appointments to the Police Board at this time.

7. Alderman Nowlin moved to accept the renewal of worker's comp insurance for 2008 with Worker's Comp Trust of Missouri Rural Services. Alderman Banks seconded the motion. Five aye votes. No nay votes. Motion carried.

8. The City Administrator will be gathering information and prices on commercial tile for the floor in City Hall.

9. It was discussed to ask the current Friends of South Howard County Swim Club board members to serve on the Pool ad hoc committee when the city assume ownership of the swimming pool.

10. This month's comprehensive planning meeting is Thursday, November 15 at 6:00 pm. The Housing committee will meet at 5:30 pm.

11. Alderman Nowlin suggested the light on the AmerenUE pole at Mechanic St. and N Missouri St. be turned to light more of Mechanic Street, if there was no cost to the city.

12. Alderman Thompson asked the Police department to get pole numbers of street lights out as they patrol at night and to give that information to the City Clerk so the lights out can be reported to AmerenUE.

13. Chief Wells reported that the City has received reimbursement for the purchase of radios funded in the SEMA grant.
14. City Services Director Harvey reported that DNR has advised that the City can get an annual or 60 day burn permit. We can put a burn site at the city shop as long as it is at least 200 yds away from the nearest residence. When the city park yard waste site closes there will be redirection signs posted to the new site.

15. City Services are building a new salt bin inside the shop. We will be receiving 50 tons of salt on Boonville's bid.

16. Mr. Harvey will be looking at least 3 sewer machine models over the next few weeks.

17. Alderman Thompson asked the City Admin/Clerk to gather information for the Board on the Liebling Brothers Circus.

18. Alderman McGee moved to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Chapter 610.021 (1) - Litigation. Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion. Mayor Frevert added he would like to include a personnel issue in the closed session. Alderman McGee moved to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Chapter 610.021 (1), and (3) - Litigation and Personnel. Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion.
McGee - aye Nowlin - aye Banks - aye
James - aye Thompson - aye

Recorded by
Patricia Cunningham, MRCC
City Clerk