New Franklin City Council meeting, May 8, 2025: agenda and minutes
Regular meeting of the New Franklin City Council (Board of Aldermen), Thursday, May 8, 2025, 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 THURSDAY May 8, 2025 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 May 8, 2025
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: April 14, 2025
APPROVAL OF CLOSED MINUTES FROM: April 14, 2025
APPROVAL OF BILLS as of May 6, 2025
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Swimming pool bid questions
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Oath of Office/City Clerk
2. Alderman Hollowell
3. Building Inspector pay scale
4. Park Enhancement Proposal
5. Community Garden Proposal
6. Thank you note
7. John James – Fireworks request for May 22, 2025
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
5-6
2025 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
3:00 pm
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 THURSDAY May 8, 2025 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 May 8, 2025
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: April 14, 2025
APPROVAL OF CLOSED MINUTES FROM: April 14, 2025
APPROVAL OF BILLS as of May 6, 2025
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Swimming pool bid questions
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Oath of Office/City Clerk
2. Alderman Hollowell
3. Building Inspector pay scale
4. Park Enhancement Proposal
5. Community Garden Proposal
6. Thank you note
7. John James – Fireworks request for May 22, 2025
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
5-6
2025 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
3:00 pm
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.
May 8, 2025 @ 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
Alderman Ward II James Painter
Alderman Ward II Seth Hallowell
Alderman Ward III Anthony Martin
Alderwoman Ward III Charli Leach
City Clerk Melissa Crowley
City Attorney Todd Smith
City Service Tom Gunn
Guests present: Shirley Bechtold, Chuck Hammers, Amanda Gunn, Dustin Leaton, Justin
Arnold, Courtney Renner
Mayor Yount called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Yount called for roll call 5 were in attendance. A quorum was established.
Mayor Yount requested to amend the agenda to exclude items #2 & #3, Alderwomen Leach
requested to add Car Show to the agenda. Mayor Yount called for approval of the amended
agenda. Alderman Martin made a motion to accept the amended agenda of the May 8, 2025, and
seconded by Alderman Painter. Motion carried with all 5 ayes.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to approve the minutes of April 14, 2025. Alderman Martin
made a motion to approve the minutes of April 14, 2025, and seconded by Alderman Hallowell.
Motion carried with all 5 ayes.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to approve the closed minutes of April 14, 2025. Alderman
Hallowell made a motion to approve the closed minutes of April 14, 2025, and seconded by
Alderman Martin. Motion carried with all 5 ayes.
Public Comments: Shriley Bechtold requested permission to have Santa Fe Trail Days with a
beer garden on the 3r° weekend of September 2025. Alderman Painter made a motion to approve
the request and seconded by Alderwomen Leach. Motion carried with all 5 ayes.
Shirley Bechtold also made comment that New Franklin will celebrate their 200*h birthday in
2028.
Old Business:
1. City Clerk, Melissa Crowley asked for clarification on bids for the city
swimming pool.
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 610.021 (1) LITIGATION (2) REAL ESTATE AND (3), PERSONNEL -
RsMO IF NECESSARY.
May 8, 2025 @ 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
Alderman Ward II James Painter
Alderman Ward II Seth Hallowell
Alderman Ward III Anthony Martin
Alderwoman Ward III Charli Leach
City Clerk Melissa Crowley
City Attorney Todd Smith
City Service Tom Gunn
Guests present: Shirley Bechtold, Chuck Hammers, Amanda Gunn, Dustin Leaton, Justin
Arnold, Courtney Renner
Mayor Yount called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Yount called for roll call 5 were in attendance. A quorum was established.
Mayor Yount requested to amend the agenda to exclude items #2 & #3, Alderwomen Leach
requested to add Car Show to the agenda. Mayor Yount called for approval of the amended
agenda. Alderman Martin made a motion to accept the amended agenda of the May 8, 2025, and
seconded by Alderman Painter. Motion carried with all 5 ayes.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to approve the minutes of April 14, 2025. Alderman Martin
made a motion to approve the minutes of April 14, 2025, and seconded by Alderman Hallowell.
Motion carried with all 5 ayes.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to approve the closed minutes of April 14, 2025. Alderman
Hallowell made a motion to approve the closed minutes of April 14, 2025, and seconded by
Alderman Martin. Motion carried with all 5 ayes.
Public Comments: Shriley Bechtold requested permission to have Santa Fe Trail Days with a
beer garden on the 3r° weekend of September 2025. Alderman Painter made a motion to approve
the request and seconded by Alderwomen Leach. Motion carried with all 5 ayes.
Shirley Bechtold also made comment that New Franklin will celebrate their 200*h birthday in
2028.
Old Business:
1. City Clerk, Melissa Crowley asked for clarification on bids for the city
swimming pool.
New Business:
1. City Clerk, Melissa Crowley gave the oath of office to the new City Clerk, Courtney
Renner. Mayor Yount called for motion to remove Melissa Crowley from all bank
accounts and to add Courtney Renner. Alderman Hallowell made a motion to remove
Melissa Crowley from all bank accounts and to add Courtney Renner. Alderman
Martin seconded the motion. Motion carried with all 5 ayes.
2. Alderwomen Leach discusses her Park Enhancement Proposal. (copy attached)
After discussion it was decided to postpone until a later date once more research was
conducted. Mayor Yount stated adding more park funding to the future budget.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to add three lights to the city park. Alderwomen
Leach made a motion to add three lights to the park and seconded by Alderman
Hallowell. Motion carries 5 ayes.
3. Alderwomen Leach presented her Community Garden Proposal. (copy attached)
After many questions on the specifics of the project it was decided to postpone the
discussion to a later date.
4. City Clerk brough the attention to the thank you note that was included in their
packets.
5. John James with the Katy Roundhouse requested to shoot fireworks on May 22, 2025.
Alderman Hallowell made a motion to approve the request and Alderman Martin
seconded. Motion carried with all 5 ayes.
6. Justin Arnold and Dustin Leaton requested permission for a car show during their
customer appreciation.
Dates are unknown at this time. They requested for
possibility of closing East Broadway during the car show. Mayor Yount called for a
motion to close East Broadway. Alderman Hallowell made a motion to approve the
closure and Alderwomen Hammers seconded. Motion carried with all 5 ayes.
City Services: No report.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to adjourn and go into Closed Session. Alderman Martin made
a motion to adjourn and go into Closed Session and seconded by Alderwomen Leach. Motion
carried with all 5 ayes.
Returned to open session with Mayor Yount, City Clerk Renner, City Attorney Todd Smith and
requested roll call Alderman.
Alderman Painter - present
Alderwomen Leach - present
Alderwomen Hammers - present
Alderman Martin - present
Alderman Hallowell - present
No motions were made in the closed session.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to adjourn. Alderman Painter made a motion to adjourn the
meeting, and Alderman Hallowell seconded the motion. Motion carried with all 5 ayes.
Daniel Yount, Mayor
Cautemy,
Courtney S. Renner; City Clerk
1. City Clerk, Melissa Crowley gave the oath of office to the new City Clerk, Courtney
Renner. Mayor Yount called for motion to remove Melissa Crowley from all bank
accounts and to add Courtney Renner. Alderman Hallowell made a motion to remove
Melissa Crowley from all bank accounts and to add Courtney Renner. Alderman
Martin seconded the motion. Motion carried with all 5 ayes.
2. Alderwomen Leach discusses her Park Enhancement Proposal. (copy attached)
After discussion it was decided to postpone until a later date once more research was
conducted. Mayor Yount stated adding more park funding to the future budget.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to add three lights to the city park. Alderwomen
Leach made a motion to add three lights to the park and seconded by Alderman
Hallowell. Motion carries 5 ayes.
3. Alderwomen Leach presented her Community Garden Proposal. (copy attached)
After many questions on the specifics of the project it was decided to postpone the
discussion to a later date.
4. City Clerk brough the attention to the thank you note that was included in their
packets.
5. John James with the Katy Roundhouse requested to shoot fireworks on May 22, 2025.
Alderman Hallowell made a motion to approve the request and Alderman Martin
seconded. Motion carried with all 5 ayes.
6. Justin Arnold and Dustin Leaton requested permission for a car show during their
customer appreciation.
Dates are unknown at this time. They requested for
possibility of closing East Broadway during the car show. Mayor Yount called for a
motion to close East Broadway. Alderman Hallowell made a motion to approve the
closure and Alderwomen Hammers seconded. Motion carried with all 5 ayes.
City Services: No report.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to adjourn and go into Closed Session. Alderman Martin made
a motion to adjourn and go into Closed Session and seconded by Alderwomen Leach. Motion
carried with all 5 ayes.
Returned to open session with Mayor Yount, City Clerk Renner, City Attorney Todd Smith and
requested roll call Alderman.
Alderman Painter - present
Alderwomen Leach - present
Alderwomen Hammers - present
Alderman Martin - present
Alderman Hallowell - present
No motions were made in the closed session.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to adjourn. Alderman Painter made a motion to adjourn the
meeting, and Alderman Hallowell seconded the motion. Motion carried with all 5 ayes.
Daniel Yount, Mayor
Cautemy,
Courtney S. Renner; City Clerk
Official source: City of New Franklin, Council Agenda/Minutes
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