BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
The regular meeting of the New Franklin Board of Aldermen was called to order by Mayor C Frank Frevert Monday September 13, 2010 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 II John James
Alderman Ward II Kerry Thompson
Alderman Ward III Walter Banks
Alderman Ward III Michael McGee
City Attorney Gregory P Robinson
Chief of Police David E Wells
City Administrator/Clerk Patricia Cunningham
Police Officer Tony Hill
1. Alderwoman Heilman moved to accept the agenda with no changes. Alderman Thompson seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
2. Alderman James moved to approve the Minutes of August 9, 2010. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
3. Alderman Thompson moved to approve the bills of September 13, 2010. Alderman Banks seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
4. Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve the transfer of $1714.43 from police savings and the transfer of $42,686.49 from Capital Improvement savings to pay for selected items on the list of bills. Alderwoman Thompson seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
5. Howard County Volunteer Fire District Station #2 Captain Tony Hill addressed the board with plans to pave or chip and seal the driveway at Station #2 on Highway 5 in New Franklin. When Mr. Hill asked if the city could assist financially, he was advised the city could not afford to assist, regretfully, at this time.
6. Mr. Hill also asked the Board for permission to close the Station's drive at Stagecoach Road by installing a gate. The Board gave consent, as long as the city had a key to the gate for access to the water tower.
7. Mr. Hill also advised the Board that he is assisting City Services Director Koenig in obtaining a certified breathing apparatus for the water plant. Mr. Hill is working with the city of Boonville to get one at little or no cost to the city. It was agreed that all city services employees will get certified training on the apparatus.
8. After brief discussion, Alderwoman Heilman moved to request a refund of overpayment made to Sullivan Publications for Recodification of Ordinances. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
9. City Administrator Cunningham advised the Board that copies of the new Codes were available for review and any changes the Board wanted to make could still be done before the October 12th meeting at no extra charge. There was discussion of ATV's and golf carts on city streets, which are now allowed. Copies of the new code disallowing ATV's and golf carts except in special circumstances and for agricultural use will be e-mailed to members of the Board.
10. Alderwoman Heilman moved to authorize the City Admin/Clerk to attend a regional City Clerk's meeting October 28 and 29 in Raytown at a cost of $165.00. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
11. Alderman Thornton moved to draft an ordinance indicating S Union Street from West Broadway to West Sulphur Street as a southbound one-way street. Alderman James seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
12. The Board was in agreement to apply for MoDOT Enhancement Fund for period lighting on S Missouri from Broadway to the Parkway (8 lights), landscaping at the north end of the parkway in the right of way, the Relief Memorial, sponsored by The Outdoor Arts South Howard County Historical Society, and possibly moving the Union Pacific Caboose to the Parkway, Katy Trail State Park intersection area.
13. The Board agreed to send a revised invoice to Mr. Kevin Redden for 2.5 backhoe hours at $75.00 per hour and 10.5 hours of labor, including benefits, performed by David Beach on the drainage issues at Mr. Redden's lots on S Union Street.
14. An information flyer will be mailed to all residents of New Franklin detailing the need for the $2,000,000 sewer bond issue that will be on the November 2nd election ballot. A public meeting may be scheduled in mid to late October for open discussion.
15. It was decided to list the 2000 Crown Victoria patrol car on govdeal.com with a minimum set at $800.00. There was a recall on the car, and the Chief of Police will check on that before listing online.
16. Chief Wells asked the Board if the Santa Fe Trail Days Committee had plans to donate funds to offset the cost of reserve police officers during the two day event. The Board indicated policing Santa Fe Trail Days was part of the city's contribution to the event and had no expectations of receiving or invoicing the Santa Fe Trail Days Committee for reserves.
17. Alderman Thornton moved to authorize the Chief of Police to purchase two handheld radios. Alderman Banks seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
18. Alderman Thornton moved to authorize the Chief of Police to purchase a handheld radar unit for the 2011 patrol car. Alderman James seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
19. City Services will check with State Surplus Properties for fire extinguishers. One is needed at the city shop and one at the water plant.
20. City Services Director Koenig reported to the Board in the inspection report from DNR the water plant has no chlorine leak detection. Koenig will get cost estimates on an outside flashing light system for the next regular meeting.
21. The Board agreed to authorize the City Services Director and the City Administrator to price and purchase a backup chlorine regulator.
22. Alderwoman Heilman moved to authorize Mr. Koenig to purchase a computer and printer for the water plant for less than $700.00. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
23. Alderman McGee moved to adjourn to a closed session pursuant to Chapter
610.021 (1) Litigation and (3) Personnel. Alderman Thornton seconded the motion.
McGee - aye
Thornton - aye
Banks - aye
James - aye
Thompson - aye
Heilman - aye.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.