New Franklin City Council meeting, July 8, 2024: agenda and minutes
Regular meeting of the New Franklin City Council (Board of Aldermen), Monday, July 8, 2024, 6 p.m., New Franklin City Hall, 130 E. Broadway.
Agenda
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN AND CLOSED SESSION
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 610.021 (1) LITIGATION (2) REAL ESTATE AND (3), PERSONNEL
- RsMO IF NECESSARY.
REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, July 8, 2024 AT 6:00 PM
132 EAST BROADWAY, NEW FRANKLIN, MO
T E NAT I V EAG E N DA
CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA for July 8, 2024
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: June 10, 2024
APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET WORK SESSION MINUTES FROM: June 17, 2024
APPROVAL OF BUDGET SESSION MINUTES FROM: JUNE 24, 2024
APPROVAL OF BILLS as of June 8, 2024
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
1. MaryBeth Sokolski
OLD BUSINESS:
1. City Pool
2. Boggs Street
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Tower Inspection
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
CITY SERVICES: None
CLOSED MEETING TO FOLLOW
MOTION TO IF NEEDED ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 610.021
(1) LITIGATION (2) REAL ESTATE AND (3), PERSONNEL - RsMO
POSTED 7-2-2024
@
3:00 pm The City of New Franklin is committed to open and responsive government. If you are disabled and
feel that barriers exist to prevent your full participation in the meeting described above, please let us
know so we can accommodate this disability. We will provide hearing interpreters, access through
barriers (or relocate our meeting location), special sound amplifications or otherwise address your
needs. Please call the City Clerk at 848-2288 (if possible 48 hours before the meeting) to advise us
of your requirements.
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 610.021 (1) LITIGATION (2) REAL ESTATE AND (3), PERSONNEL
- RsMO IF NECESSARY.
REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, July 8, 2024 AT 6:00 PM
132 EAST BROADWAY, NEW FRANKLIN, MO
T E NAT I V EAG E N DA
CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA for July 8, 2024
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: June 10, 2024
APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET WORK SESSION MINUTES FROM: June 17, 2024
APPROVAL OF BUDGET SESSION MINUTES FROM: JUNE 24, 2024
APPROVAL OF BILLS as of June 8, 2024
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
1. MaryBeth Sokolski
OLD BUSINESS:
1. City Pool
2. Boggs Street
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Tower Inspection
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
CITY SERVICES: None
CLOSED MEETING TO FOLLOW
MOTION TO IF NEEDED ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 610.021
(1) LITIGATION (2) REAL ESTATE AND (3), PERSONNEL - RsMO
POSTED 7-2-2024
@
3:00 pm The City of New Franklin is committed to open and responsive government. If you are disabled and
feel that barriers exist to prevent your full participation in the meeting described above, please let us
know so we can accommodate this disability. We will provide hearing interpreters, access through
barriers (or relocate our meeting location), special sound amplifications or otherwise address your
needs. Please call the City Clerk at 848-2288 (if possible 48 hours before the meeting) to advise us
of your requirements.
Minutes
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN AND CLOSED SESSION
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 610.021 (1) LITIGATION (2) REAL ESTATE AND (3), PERSONNEL -
RsMO IF NECESSARY.
July 8, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
132 East Broadway City of New Franklin, MO
Present were as follows:
Mayor
Alderwoman Ward I Rachel Hammers
Alderman Ward I
Alderman Ward II James Painter
Alderman Ward II Seth Hallowell
Alderman Ward III Charli Leach
Alderman Ward III Anthony Martin
City Clerk Melissa Crowley
City Services Tom Gunn
City Attorney Hunter Martin
Guests present: Dana Jenks, Amanda Gunn, MaryBeth Sokolski and Dan Chipley
Mayor Yount was absent, Mayor ProTem Painter called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor ProTem Painter called for roll call 4 were in attendance. A quorum was established.
Mayor ProTem Painter called for approval of the July 8, 2024 agenda. Mayor ProTem Painter
requested to amend the agenda to add MaryBeth Sokolski of New Franklin Cares Food Pantry
and grant writing under new business. Alderman Hallowell made a motion to approve the
amended agenda and seconded by Alderwoman Hammers. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Mayor ProTem Painter called for a motion to approve the minutes of June 10, 2024. Alderman
Hallowell made a motion to approve the minutes of June 10, 2024 and seconded by Alderman
Martin. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Mayor ProTem Painter called for a motion to approve the budget minutes of June 17, 2024.
Alderman Martin made a motion to approve the minutes of June 17, 2024 and seconded by
Alderwoman Hammers. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Mayor ProTem called for a motion to approve the budget approval minutes of June 24, 2024.
Alderman Hallowell made a motion to approve the minutes of June 24, 2024 and seconded by
Alderwoman Hammers. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Mayor ProTem Painter called for a motion to approve the bills as of July 8, 2024. Alderwoman
Hammers made a motion to approve the bills as of July 8, 2024 and seconded by Alderman
Martin. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 610.021 (1) LITIGATION (2) REAL ESTATE AND (3), PERSONNEL -
RsMO IF NECESSARY.
July 8, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
132 East Broadway City of New Franklin, MO
Present were as follows:
Mayor
Alderwoman Ward I Rachel Hammers
Alderman Ward I
Alderman Ward II James Painter
Alderman Ward II Seth Hallowell
Alderman Ward III Charli Leach
Alderman Ward III Anthony Martin
City Clerk Melissa Crowley
City Services Tom Gunn
City Attorney Hunter Martin
Guests present: Dana Jenks, Amanda Gunn, MaryBeth Sokolski and Dan Chipley
Mayor Yount was absent, Mayor ProTem Painter called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor ProTem Painter called for roll call 4 were in attendance. A quorum was established.
Mayor ProTem Painter called for approval of the July 8, 2024 agenda. Mayor ProTem Painter
requested to amend the agenda to add MaryBeth Sokolski of New Franklin Cares Food Pantry
and grant writing under new business. Alderman Hallowell made a motion to approve the
amended agenda and seconded by Alderwoman Hammers. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Mayor ProTem Painter called for a motion to approve the minutes of June 10, 2024. Alderman
Hallowell made a motion to approve the minutes of June 10, 2024 and seconded by Alderman
Martin. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Mayor ProTem Painter called for a motion to approve the budget minutes of June 17, 2024.
Alderman Martin made a motion to approve the minutes of June 17, 2024 and seconded by
Alderwoman Hammers. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Mayor ProTem called for a motion to approve the budget approval minutes of June 24, 2024.
Alderman Hallowell made a motion to approve the minutes of June 24, 2024 and seconded by
Alderwoman Hammers. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Mayor ProTem Painter called for a motion to approve the bills as of July 8, 2024. Alderwoman
Hammers made a motion to approve the bills as of July 8, 2024 and seconded by Alderman
Martin. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Public Comments: MaryBeth Sokolski asked that the animal control ordinance be looked at and
rewritten to cover dogs attacking other dogs. Alderman will look at possibilities of the Sheriff's
Dept. The dog pound will need a little work to get it to pass inspection. Mayor ProTem also
talked with Boonville Animal Control about a contract with them to handle the loose dogs in
town. No decision was made.
Old Business:
1. Alderwoman Leach asked about the water in the pool. City services had drained the
pool, but after the last rain it has water in it. She asked if it could be drained again.
Tom Gunn stated they will empty it of the rain water. City Clerk will check on if the
pool was deeded to the city and if it can be sold. Subject was tabled.
2. Alderwoman Leach asked if paving Boggs St. was still proceeding. City Clerk gave
update.
New Business:
1. City Clerk stated that this fall or early next year the city will need to have their tower
inspected. The money for this was included in the budget.
2. MaryBeth Sokolski representing the New Franklin Cares Food Pantry stating the
building they rented has been sold. Mayor Yount had reached out to her to see if the
police department building would be big enough for them to use temporarily until a
permanent building could be found. She stated that there is a lot of need in town and
hopes to find a permanent home for the pantry.
3. Mayor ProTem Painter has talked with several people about writing grants for the
city. Alderman Martin made a motion to allow Mayor ProTem Painter to pursue
getting information and costs was seconded by Alderman Hallowell. Motion carried
with all 4 ayes.
Department Reports: None
Mayor ProTem called for a motion to adjourn and go into closed session. Alderman Hallowell
made a motion to adjourn and go into closed session was seconded by Alderman Martin. Motion
carried with all 4 ayes.
Re-entered into Open Session with all 4 Aldermen, Mayor ProTem Painter, City Attorney Hunter
Martin and City Clerk Crowley.
Personnel issues were discussed. No motions were made.
Questions regarding the derelict properties. Alderman Hallowell made a motion to have the city
attorney go ahead and file the petitions on all 4 properties was seconded by Alderman Martin.
Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Property at 301 East Broadway needs to have a ticket issued. Alderwoman Leach made a motion
to issue a ticket was seconded by Alderman Hallowell. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
rewritten to cover dogs attacking other dogs. Alderman will look at possibilities of the Sheriff's
Dept. The dog pound will need a little work to get it to pass inspection. Mayor ProTem also
talked with Boonville Animal Control about a contract with them to handle the loose dogs in
town. No decision was made.
Old Business:
1. Alderwoman Leach asked about the water in the pool. City services had drained the
pool, but after the last rain it has water in it. She asked if it could be drained again.
Tom Gunn stated they will empty it of the rain water. City Clerk will check on if the
pool was deeded to the city and if it can be sold. Subject was tabled.
2. Alderwoman Leach asked if paving Boggs St. was still proceeding. City Clerk gave
update.
New Business:
1. City Clerk stated that this fall or early next year the city will need to have their tower
inspected. The money for this was included in the budget.
2. MaryBeth Sokolski representing the New Franklin Cares Food Pantry stating the
building they rented has been sold. Mayor Yount had reached out to her to see if the
police department building would be big enough for them to use temporarily until a
permanent building could be found. She stated that there is a lot of need in town and
hopes to find a permanent home for the pantry.
3. Mayor ProTem Painter has talked with several people about writing grants for the
city. Alderman Martin made a motion to allow Mayor ProTem Painter to pursue
getting information and costs was seconded by Alderman Hallowell. Motion carried
with all 4 ayes.
Department Reports: None
Mayor ProTem called for a motion to adjourn and go into closed session. Alderman Hallowell
made a motion to adjourn and go into closed session was seconded by Alderman Martin. Motion
carried with all 4 ayes.
Re-entered into Open Session with all 4 Aldermen, Mayor ProTem Painter, City Attorney Hunter
Martin and City Clerk Crowley.
Personnel issues were discussed. No motions were made.
Questions regarding the derelict properties. Alderman Hallowell made a motion to have the city
attorney go ahead and file the petitions on all 4 properties was seconded by Alderman Martin.
Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Property at 301 East Broadway needs to have a ticket issued. Alderwoman Leach made a motion
to issue a ticket was seconded by Alderman Hallowell. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Mayor ProTem Painter called for a motion to adjourn. Alderman Martin made a motion to
adjourn was seconded by Alderman Hallowell. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
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adjourn was seconded by Alderman Hallowell. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Melissa Crowby
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Official source: City of New Franklin, Council Agenda/Minutes
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