BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 14, 2011

The regular meeting of the New Franklin Board of Aldermen was called to order by Mayor C Frank Frevert Monday February 14, 2011 at 7:00 pm at 132 East Broadway, New Franklin, MO. Present were as follows:

Mayor C Frank Frevert
Alderman Ward I Jerry B Thornton
Alderman Ward II John James
Alderman Ward II Kerry Thompson
Alderman Ward III Walter L Banks
Alderman Ward III Michael McGee
City Collector Mary Ann Wolpers
Chief of Police David Wells
City Services Director Jeff Koenig
City Attorney Gregory P Robinson
Jo Ann Sumner, Howard County Economic Development Director
Kevin Redden
Kenneth O'Brien, Fayette Alderman

Absent: Alderwoman Ward I Carolyn Heilman, City Administrator/Clerk Patricia Cunningham

1. There were no changes to the agenda.

2. Ms Jo Ann Sumner spoke regarding Enhanced Enterprise Zone Tax Abatement Ordinance on the agenda. After discussion, it was agreed to postpone the reading of the ordinance.

3. Mr. Kevin Redden approached the Board regarding the flood buyout lot leases that are expiring at the end of the February. The city attorney advised the Board to table further discussion for an emergency closed session immediately following the meeting as litigation is a possibility.

4. Alderman Banks moved to approve the Minutes of December 13, 2010. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Five voting aye. Motion carried.

5. Alderman Thornton moved to approve the Bills for January 10, 2011. Alderman Thompson seconded the motion. Five voting aye. Motion carried.

6. Alderman James moved to approve the Bills for February 14, 2011. Alderman Banks seconded the motion. Five voting aye. Motion carried.

7. Alderman Thornton moved to approve the transfer of $30,313.75 for the 2005 bond payment due February 26th. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Five voting aye. Motion carried.

8. Alderman Thornton moved to approve the transfer of $1463.89 for the 1999A bond fees. Alderman James seconded the motion. Five voting aye. Motion carried.

9. The Board discussed but took no action in response to a letter from Linda & Sheryl Hendrix asking the City to assume ownership of Body Drive so ordinance violations can be enforced.

10. Alderman Thornton moved not to rent the Community Building to the Mid Mo Coon Hunters Assoc. Alderman Thompson seconded the motion. Five voting aye. Motion carried.

11. A written offer from Veolia Environmental Services to assume responsibility for solid waste commercial billing was discussed. Board members agreed the City Collector should continue responsibility for commercial billing.

12. Chief Wells will prepare a cost estimate for building a new animal shelter.

13. Chief Wells and City Services Director Koenig gave reports on their respective department activities.

14. Alderman McGee moved to adjourn to a closed session, pursuant to Chapter 610.021 (1) & (2), real estate and potential litigation. Alderman Banks seconded the motion.
Thornton - aye
Banks - aye
James - aye
McGee - aye
Thompson - aye
Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:48 pm.

Recorded by
Mary Ann Wolpers
City Collector