BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 12, 2011

The regular meeting of the New Franklin Board of Aldermen was called to order by Mayor C Frank Frevert Monday December 12, 2011 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 B Thornton
Alderman Ward II John James
Alderman Ward II Kerry Thompson
Alderman Ward III Michael McGee
City Administrator/Clerk Patricia Cunningham
City Services Director Jeffry Koenig
City Attorney Gregory P Robinson
Naught-Naught Agency - Bruce Gentry

Absent: Alderman Ward III Walter L Banks, Chief of Police David E Wells

1. After adding selection of property and liability insurance for 2012 to the agenda, Alderwoman Heilman moved to approve. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Five voting aye. Motion carried.

2. Bruce Gentry presented three quotes for 2012 Property and Liability and Vehicle. Alderman Thornton moved to renew the city's insurance with MoPERM for $12,634.00 for 2012. Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion. Five voting aye. Motion carried.

3. Alderman James moved to approve the Minutes of November 14, 2011. Alderman Thompson seconded the motion. Five voting aye. Motion carried.

4. Alderman Thornton moved to approve the Bills for December 12, 2011. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Five voting aye. Motion carried.

5. The City Administrator advised the Board an annual inspection of the animal shelter was done on December 8th by the Department of Agriculture. Wooden door frames need to be made impervious to moisture. Torn metal flashing that surrounds the door entrances and protruding broken wire must be repaired/replaced.

6. Alderman James moved to approve the purchase of 3 animal control cages for housing cats. Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion. Five voting aye. Motion carried.

7. Holiday House Decorating will be judged Sunday, December 18th between the hours of 6 and 8 pm.

8. Alderman Thornton moved to approve the Mid Missouri Regional Planning Commission to do the Environmental Review for USDA and CDBG funding on the sewer improvement project. Alderwoman Heilman seconded the motion. Five voting aye. Motion carried.

9. Alderwoman Heilman moved to authorize Direct Deposit of all city payroll through freedomware.com ; and further to amend the employee policy manual to reflect mandatory participation of all employees. Alderman McGee seconded the motion. Five voting aye. Motion carried.

10. City Administrator Cunningham presented an estimate for ceiling replacement and insulation in city hall. Bids will be let this coming week requesting bids with and without removal labor.

11. Alderwoman Heilman moved to authorize the transfer of funds and the purchase of 168 water meters to begin a meter rotation schedule. Alderman Thornton seconded the motion. Five voting aye. Motion carried.

12. Alderman Thompson moved to authorize Jeff Koenig to attend a one day on Microsoft Excel in Columbia for $79.00. Alderman Thornton seconded the motion. Five voting aye. Motion carried.

13. The cost of repairing or replacing the flow meter at the water treatment plant was discussed. Board members will be advised by e-mail when more details are obtained.

14. Alderman Thompson moved to authorize the purchase of two new chemical feed pumps, one to put online and one for a backup. Alderman Thornton seconded the motion. Five voting aye. Motion carried.

15. Alderman McGee moved to adjourn. Alderman Thornton seconded the motion. Five voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.