BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING MINUTES
2010 Tax Rate Public Hearing
AUGUST 8, 2011

The public hearing to consider the 2011 tax rate of $0.6127 was called at 6:45 pm by Mayor C Frank Frevert Monday August 8, 2011 at 132 East Broadway, New Franklin, Missouri. With no comments by the public, the public hearing was closed at 7:00 pm.

BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 8, 2011

The regular meeting of the New Franklin Board of Aldermen was called to order by Mayor C Frank Frevert Monday August 8, 2011 at 7:02 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 B Thornton
Alderman Ward II John James
Alderman Ward II Kerry Thompson
Alderman Ward III Walter L Banks
Alderman Ward III Michael McGee
City Administrator/City Clerk Patricia Cunningham
Chief of Police David E Wells
City Services Director Jeff Koenig
Brian Sleeth, for Greg Robinson, city attorney

1. Alderwoman Heilman moved to accept the revised agenda, deleting discussion of the engineering contract for the Enhancement Project. Alderman Thompson seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nay votes. Motion carried.

2. Alderman Thornton moved to approve the Minutes of July 11, 2011. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nay votes. Motion carried.

3. Alderman Banks moved to approve the Minutes of July 20, 2011. Alderman Thompson seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nay votes. Motion carried.

4. Alderman James moved to approve the bills of August 8, 2011. Alderman Thornton seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nay votes. Motion carried.

5. Alderwoman Heilman moved to authorize the City Administrator to select a web host for the City's web page. Alderman Thornton seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nay votes. Motion carried.

6. Alderman Banks moved to authorize the transfer of funds from savings to checking account to make the 2005 semi-annual bond payment and 1999A bond fees totaling $9914.41. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nay votes. Motion carried.

7. Board members discussed the Mayor's suggestion of donating $250.00 to the Howard County Road and Bridge Fund in exchange for mowing and trimming the County is doing in New Franklin, but made no decision.

8. Alderman Thompson moved to authorize the City Administrator to get a bid from Scott Storjohann for tuck pointing and sealing the front and back of 132 East Broadway building. Alderman Thornton seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nay votes. Motion carried.

9. Alderman Thornton moved to authorize the City Administrator/Clerk to attend two days of the MML conference in September for $225.00 plus mileage. Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nay votes. Motion carried.

10. Jeff Koenig reported he will order the pipe for the Merchant Street storm drain costing $200 - $300.

11. Alderman James expressed his disappointment in the appearance of the parkway and trees. He suggested the board search for watering solutions for the grass and the trees next year.

12. Alderman Thornton moved to authorize the purchase of a handheld radar gun for the police department estimated at $700.00. Alderman James seconded the motion. Six voting aye. Motion carried.

13. After discussion of street closings during Santa Fe Trail Days and emergency services need for access, Alderman Thompson moved to authorize the closure of N Howard Street during Santa Fe Trail Days, but not to allow the closing of S Howard Street. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Six voting aye. No nay votes. Motion carried.

14. It was agreed that August 29th the Board would take a tour of the Centralia wastewater treatment facility. Centralia uses land application, which the Board is considering.

15. Alderman McGee moved to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Chapter 610.021 (1) Real Estate. Alderman Thornton seconded the motion.
Aye: Heilman, Thornton, Banks, James, McGee, Thompson
Nay: None
Meeting adjourned.