New Franklin City Council meeting, December 9, 2024: agenda and minutes
Regular meeting of the New Franklin City Council (Board of Aldermen), Monday, December 9, 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, DECEMBER 9, 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 December 9, 2024
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: November 13, 2024
APPROVAL OF BILLS as of December 8, 2024
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Incentives for new business
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.
12-6-2024
@
3:00 pm

PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 610.021 (1) LITIGATION (2) REAL ESTATE AND (3), PERSONNEL
- RsMO IF NECESSARY.
REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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 December 9, 2024
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: November 13, 2024
APPROVAL OF BILLS as of December 8, 2024
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Incentives for new business
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.
12-6-2024
@
3:00 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.
December 9, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
132 East Broadway
City of New Franklin, MO
Present were as follows:
Mayor Daniel Yount - absent
Alderwoman Ward I Rachel Hammers
Alderman Ward I Ricky Newell
Alderman Ward II James Painter
Alderman Ward II
Alderman Ward III Anthony Martin
Alderwoman Ward III Charli Leach
City Clerk Melissa Crowley
Guests present: None
In Mayor Yount's absence 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 agenda. Alderman Newell made a motion to
accept the agenda of the December 9, 2024 and seconded by Alderwomen Hammers. Motion
carried with all 4 ayes.
Mayor ProTem Painter called for a motion to approve the minutes of November 13, 2024.
Alderman Martin made a motion to approve the minutes of November 13, 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 December 8, 2024.
Alderman Martin made a motion to approve the bills, as of December 8, 2024 and seconded by
Alderman Newell. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Public Comments: None
Old Business: None
New Business:
1. Alderwoman Leach discussed incentives to attract new businesses. Some of her
ideas to increase interest among businesses is a community garden, fitness gym and
applying for grants to attract businesses.
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 610.021 (1) LITIGATION (2) REAL ESTATE AND (3), PERSONNEL -
RsMO IF NECESSARY.
December 9, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
132 East Broadway
City of New Franklin, MO
Present were as follows:
Mayor Daniel Yount - absent
Alderwoman Ward I Rachel Hammers
Alderman Ward I Ricky Newell
Alderman Ward II James Painter
Alderman Ward II
Alderman Ward III Anthony Martin
Alderwoman Ward III Charli Leach
City Clerk Melissa Crowley
Guests present: None
In Mayor Yount's absence 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 agenda. Alderman Newell made a motion to
accept the agenda of the December 9, 2024 and seconded by Alderwomen Hammers. Motion
carried with all 4 ayes.
Mayor ProTem Painter called for a motion to approve the minutes of November 13, 2024.
Alderman Martin made a motion to approve the minutes of November 13, 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 December 8, 2024.
Alderman Martin made a motion to approve the bills, as of December 8, 2024 and seconded by
Alderman Newell. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Public Comments: None
Old Business: None
New Business:
1. Alderwoman Leach discussed incentives to attract new businesses. Some of her
ideas to increase interest among businesses is a community garden, fitness gym and
applying for grants to attract businesses.
City Services: No report.
Mayor ProTem Painter called for a motion to adjourn. Alderman Martin made a motion to
adjourn and seconded by Alderman Newell. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Melissa
James Painter, Mayor ProTem
Mister Corley
Mayor ProTem Painter called for a motion to adjourn. Alderman Martin made a motion to
adjourn and seconded by Alderman Newell. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Melissa
James Painter, Mayor ProTem
Mister Corley
Official source: City of New Franklin, Council Agenda/Minutes
Last checked October 30, 2026. This page copies the city's text; the PDFs are the official record.