The regular meeting of the New Franklin Board of Aldermen was called to order by Mayor C Frank Frevert Monday January 14, 2008 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 II Kerry Thompson
Alderman Ward III Walter Banks Alderman Ward III Mike McGee
City Attorney Gregory P Robinson Chief of Police Jason Wells
City Admin/Clerk Patricia Cunningham City Services Director Robbey Harvey
Jan Wyatt, MECO Engineering Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Langewisch
Mr. Cedric Quinley Mrs. Sandy Kroha
Police Board Member Duane Drane Staff Sgt, US Army, Anthony Martin
Mr. Bob Beaman

Absent: Alderman Ward II John James

1. Acceptance and display of a US Flag given to the city from CW4 Kevin Langewisch, US Army was performed by Staff Sgt. Anthony Martin of the National Guard. Immediately following the hanging of the flag, Mayor Frevert led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The letter accompanying the flag from Langewisch is attached to these Minutes.

2. Mr. Cedric Quinley asked the City to pay his bill with Beaman's Plumbing for sewer backup. The Board took it under advisement and will forward the copies of the billing to MOPerm Insurance Co. City Attorney Robinson explained the process for filing a claim with insurance.

3. Jan Wyatt, MECO Engineering, expressed on behalf of MECO, their appreciation of past business with the city and hope the relationship continues.

4. Alderman Nowlin moved to approve the Minutes of December 10, 2007. The motion was seconded by Alderman Banks. Five voting aye. No votes nay. Motion carried.

5. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the bills for December 28, 2007. The motion was seconded by Alderman Banks. Five voting aye. No nay votes. Motion carried.

6. Alderman Thompson moved to delay payment of the annual insurance premium to MoPerm until it can be determined if they will accept payment each 6 months rather than an annual payment. Upon discovery the City Clerk will make the payment(s) as agreed.

7. Alderman Nowlin moved to approve the bills of January 14, 2008. Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion. Five voting aye. No nay votes. Motion carried.

8. Alderman Banks moved to have the first reading of Bill No. 01-14-08 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH A T & T MOBILITY AND ASSIGNING A PERCENTAGE OF THE SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS TO THE MISSOURI MUNICIPAL LEAGUE. Alderman Nowlin seconded the motion.
Banks - aye Nowlin - aye Heilman - aye
Thompson aye McGee - aye Motion carried.
Motion carried. After the first reading, Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the first reading and have the second reading of Bill No. 01-14-08. Alderman Banks seconded the motion.
Heilman - aye Banks - aye Nowlin - aye
McGee - aye Thompson - aye Motion carried.
After the second reading Alderman Banks moved to approve the second reading and pass Bill No. 01-14-08 into Ordinance No. 716. Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion.
Banks - aye Heilman - aye Nowlin - aye
Thompson - aye McGee - aye Motion carried.

9. Alderwoman Heilman moved the city accept the treasury of the Caboose Board and place the caboose under the auspices of the City Park Board. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Five voting aye. No nay votes. Motion carried.

10. City Services Director Harvey presented the Board with two bids for a sewer jetting machine:
Coe Equipment : $32,380.00
Mahoney's Equipment: $30,581.80
Other bids were solicited by phone by Mr. Harvey, but no replies received. Documentation on file with the City Clerk.

11. Alderman Thompson moved to accept the bid from Mahoney's Equipment. Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion. Five voting aye. No nay votes. Motion carried.

12. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the transfer of funds to pay for the sewer machine in the following amounts:
$10194.00 - 1999 Bond Depreciation Account
$10194.00 - 1999A Bond Depreciation Account
$10193.80 - Wastewater Savings Account
Alderman Banks seconded the motion. Five voting aye. No nay votes. Motion carried.

13. Members of the board agreed that the flood insurance on the city shop and its contents would remain at value stated in policy renewal.

14. Mayor Frevert reminded the Board members of upcoming Water Regionalization meeting January 29th, comprehensive planning meeting January 17th; and filing for Board of Aldermen closes January 22nd. Mayor Frevert also advised the Board that the New Franklin Lions Club gave the final $200 to the city for the replacement windows in the Community Building. Mayor Frevert will express the city's gratitude at the next Lions Club meeting.

15. Board members asked the City Clerk to draft an ordinance to remove the stop sign at N Howard and E Broadway and replace it with a yield sign.

16. Mayor Frevert and Chief Wells attended the Boonville City Council meeting recently in response to a request by the City of Boonville regarding gaming revenues shared with New Franklin. Mayor Frevert commended Chief Wells on his presentation.

17. Director Harvey asked the Board to consider purchasing a replacement snow blade for the ton truck. An individual has one for sale. Alderman Thompson will take a look at it with Mr. Harvey and make a recommendation at the next regular meeting.

18. Alderman McGee moved to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Chapter 620.021, paragraph 3. Alderman Banks seconded the motion.
McGee - aye Banks - aye Thompson - aye
Nowlin - aye Heilman - aye Meeting adjourned.