New Franklin City Council meeting, November 13, 2024: agenda and minutes
Regular meeting of the New Franklin City Council (Board of Aldermen), Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 6 p.m., New Franklin City Hall, 130 E. Broadway.
Ordinances named in these papers
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, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
132 E BROADWAY, NEW FRANKLIN, MO
T E NAT I V E AG E N DA
CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA for November 13, 2024
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: October 16, 2024
APPROVAL OF THE CLOSED MINUTES FROM: October 16, 2024
APPROVAL OF BILLS as of November 12, 2024
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Skidloader
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Open bids for trash service
2. Reading of Ordinance #821
DEPARTMENT REPORTS: None
MOTION TO IF NEEDED ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 610.021
(1) LITIGATION (2) REAL ESTATE AND (3), PERSONNEL - RsMO
POSTED
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.
11-12-2024
@
12:00 pm
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 610.021 (1) LITIGATION (2) REAL ESTATE AND (3), PERSONNEL
- RsMO IF NECESSARY.
REGULAR MEETING, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
132 E BROADWAY, NEW FRANKLIN, MO
T E NAT I V E AG E N DA
CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA for November 13, 2024
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: October 16, 2024
APPROVAL OF THE CLOSED MINUTES FROM: October 16, 2024
APPROVAL OF BILLS as of November 12, 2024
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Skidloader
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Open bids for trash service
2. Reading of Ordinance #821
DEPARTMENT REPORTS: None
MOTION TO IF NEEDED ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 610.021
(1) LITIGATION (2) REAL ESTATE AND (3), PERSONNEL - RsMO
POSTED
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.
11-12-2024
@
12:00 pm
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.
November 13, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
132 East Broadway
City of New Franklin, MO
Present were as follows:
Mayor Daniel Yount
Alderwoman Ward I Rachel Hammers
Alderman Ward I Ricky Newell
Alderman Ward Il
Alderman Ward II Seth Hallowell
Alderman Ward III Anthony Martin
Alderwoman Ward II!
City Attorney Todd Smith
City Clerk Melissa Crowley
City Services Tom Gunn
Utility Clerk Shelley Shackelford
Guests present: Amanda Gunn, Graham Powers and Dave Hawkins with Waste Management,
Dave and Zach Kruger with RTS and Blake Tekotte with T-Mac.
Mayor Yount called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Yount called for roll call 4 were in attendance. A quorum was established.
Mayor Yount called for approval of the agenda. Alderman Martin made a motion to accept the
agenda of the November 13, 2024 and seconded by Alderwomen Hammers. Motion carried with
Mayor Yount called for a motion to approve the minutes of October 16, 2024. Alderman
Hallowell made a motion to approve the minutes of October 16, 2024 and seconded by Alderman
Martin. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to approve the closed minutes of October 16, 2024. Alderman
Newell made a motion to approve the closed minutes of October 16, 2024 and seconded by
Alderman Hallowell. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to approve the bills as of November 12, 2024. Alderman
Newell made a motion to approve the bills, with the exception of the Frech Paving invoice, as of
November 12, 2024 and seconded by Alderman Hallowell. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Public Comments: Comments regarding paving job on Boggs Street. Comments are divided on
the paving job. Some of the comments say it is a good job, and some say it is wavy. Mayor
Yount will contact Frech Paving and talk to them.
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 610.021 (1) LITIGATION (2) REAL ESTATE AND (3), PERSONNEL -
RsMO IF NECESSARY.
November 13, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
132 East Broadway
City of New Franklin, MO
Present were as follows:
Mayor Daniel Yount
Alderwoman Ward I Rachel Hammers
Alderman Ward I Ricky Newell
Alderman Ward Il
Alderman Ward II Seth Hallowell
Alderman Ward III Anthony Martin
Alderwoman Ward II!
City Attorney Todd Smith
City Clerk Melissa Crowley
City Services Tom Gunn
Utility Clerk Shelley Shackelford
Guests present: Amanda Gunn, Graham Powers and Dave Hawkins with Waste Management,
Dave and Zach Kruger with RTS and Blake Tekotte with T-Mac.
Mayor Yount called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Yount called for roll call 4 were in attendance. A quorum was established.
Mayor Yount called for approval of the agenda. Alderman Martin made a motion to accept the
agenda of the November 13, 2024 and seconded by Alderwomen Hammers. Motion carried with
Mayor Yount called for a motion to approve the minutes of October 16, 2024. Alderman
Hallowell made a motion to approve the minutes of October 16, 2024 and seconded by Alderman
Martin. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to approve the closed minutes of October 16, 2024. Alderman
Newell made a motion to approve the closed minutes of October 16, 2024 and seconded by
Alderman Hallowell. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to approve the bills as of November 12, 2024. Alderman
Newell made a motion to approve the bills, with the exception of the Frech Paving invoice, as of
November 12, 2024 and seconded by Alderman Hallowell. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Public Comments: Comments regarding paving job on Boggs Street. Comments are divided on
the paving job. Some of the comments say it is a good job, and some say it is wavy. Mayor
Yount will contact Frech Paving and talk to them.
Old Business:
1. Mayor Yount asked for approval to purchase the skid steer from Christianson Farm
Machinery for $27,500.00. Alderman Martin made a motion to purchase the skid
steer and was seconded by Alderman Newell. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
New Business:
1. Bids for solid waste services beginning January 1, 2025 were opened. 1s received
was from Waste Management, their bid was $15.50 per house. 2nd received was from
RTS, their bid was $12.00 per house and 3rd received was from T-Mac, their bid was
$14.75 per house. Bid paperwork is attached to minutes. Mayor Yount called for
discussion on the bids. After asking several questions and discussion, Alderman
Hallowell made a motion to accept RTS's bid and was seconded by Alderman Martin.
Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
2. Ordinance 821 adding a $25.00 credit to any resident's water bill if they report a leak
and is verified by City Services. Mayor Yount read the ordinance in its entirety.
Alderman Newell made a motion to accept the first reading and have the second
reading by title only and was seconded by Alderman Hallowell. Roll call vote:
Alderman Martin - yes Alderman Newell - yes
Alderman Hallowell - yes
Alderwoman Hammers - yes
Mayor Yount read Ordinance 821 by title only. Alderman Martin made a motion to
accept the second reading and was seconded by Alderwoman Hammers. Roll call
vote:
Alderman Martin - yes Alderman Newell - yes
Alderman Hallowell - yes
Alderwoman Hammers - yes
3. City Attorney Todd Smith gave information on selling space on our water tower to
cell companies. He suggested we pass an ordinance. He will help get phone numbers
and contact information for us. He gave updates on derelict buildings in town. He
asked for permission to contact the Howard County Assessor and check to see if there
are any back taxes owed on 223 W. Broadway. Alderman Hallowell made a motion
to give permission to get information on back taxes owed and was seconded by
Alderman Martin. Motion carried with all 4 ayes. Summons have been issued on the
other three properties.
City Services: No report.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to adjourn. Alderman Newell made a motion to adjourn and
seconded by Alderwoman Hammers. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Daniel Yount, Mayor
melissa Crowley
Melissa Crowley, City Clerk
1. Mayor Yount asked for approval to purchase the skid steer from Christianson Farm
Machinery for $27,500.00. Alderman Martin made a motion to purchase the skid
steer and was seconded by Alderman Newell. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
New Business:
1. Bids for solid waste services beginning January 1, 2025 were opened. 1s received
was from Waste Management, their bid was $15.50 per house. 2nd received was from
RTS, their bid was $12.00 per house and 3rd received was from T-Mac, their bid was
$14.75 per house. Bid paperwork is attached to minutes. Mayor Yount called for
discussion on the bids. After asking several questions and discussion, Alderman
Hallowell made a motion to accept RTS's bid and was seconded by Alderman Martin.
Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
2. Ordinance 821 adding a $25.00 credit to any resident's water bill if they report a leak
and is verified by City Services. Mayor Yount read the ordinance in its entirety.
Alderman Newell made a motion to accept the first reading and have the second
reading by title only and was seconded by Alderman Hallowell. Roll call vote:
Alderman Martin - yes Alderman Newell - yes
Alderman Hallowell - yes
Alderwoman Hammers - yes
Mayor Yount read Ordinance 821 by title only. Alderman Martin made a motion to
accept the second reading and was seconded by Alderwoman Hammers. Roll call
vote:
Alderman Martin - yes Alderman Newell - yes
Alderman Hallowell - yes
Alderwoman Hammers - yes
3. City Attorney Todd Smith gave information on selling space on our water tower to
cell companies. He suggested we pass an ordinance. He will help get phone numbers
and contact information for us. He gave updates on derelict buildings in town. He
asked for permission to contact the Howard County Assessor and check to see if there
are any back taxes owed on 223 W. Broadway. Alderman Hallowell made a motion
to give permission to get information on back taxes owed and was seconded by
Alderman Martin. Motion carried with all 4 ayes. Summons have been issued on the
other three properties.
City Services: No report.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to adjourn. Alderman Newell made a motion to adjourn and
seconded by Alderwoman Hammers. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Daniel Yount, Mayor
melissa Crowley
Melissa Crowley, City Clerk
Official source: City of New Franklin, Council Agenda/Minutes
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