New Franklin City Council meeting, July 10, 2025: agenda and minutes

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 July 10, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.
132 E 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 10, 2025
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: June 12, 2025
APPROVAL OF BILLS as of July 8, 2025

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:
1. Chris Gutschow / Peoples Services to discuss pros/cons of Chloramine
2. 203 N Missouri Street / Brennan property
3. Pollinators Habitat
4. Park Board – add Daniel Yount & Courtney Renner to account

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
06.10.
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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 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
132 East Broadway, New Franklin, MO
Present were as follows:
Mayor - Daniel Yount
Alderwoman Ward I - Rachel Hammers
Alderman Ward I - Ricky Newell
Alderman Ward II - James Painter
Alderman Ward II - Seth Hallowell
Alderman Ward III - Anthony Martin
Alderwoman Ward III - Charlie Leach
City Clerk - Courtney Renner
Guests present: Amanda Gunn
Mayor Yount called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Yount called for roll call 6 were in attendance. A quorum was established.
Mayor Yount requested to amend the agenda to include the readoption of Ordinance 785 - Conflict
of Interest Policy. Mayor Yount called for approval of the amended agenda. Alderman Martin
made a motion to accept the amended agenda of the July 10, 2025, meeting, and it was seconded
by Alderman Hallowell. Motion carried with all 6 ayes.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to approve the minutes of June 12, 2025. Alderman Painter made
a motion to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2025, meeting, and seconded by Alderwomen
Hammers. Motion carried with all 6 ayes.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to approve the bills as of July 10, 2025. Alderwomen Leac
nade a motion to approve the bills, as of July 10, 2025, and seconded by Alderman Painter
Motion carried with all 6 ayes.
Public Comments:
NONE
Old Business:
NONE
New Business:
1. The readoption of Ordinance No. 785 to stay in compliance with the Missouri Ethics
Commission was discussed and voted on. The ordinance was read by title only.
Alderman Martin made a motion to accept reading and was seconded by Alderman
Hallowell.
Roll call vote:
Alderman Martin - yes
Alderman Newell - yes
Alderwomen Hammer - yes Alderman Painter - yes
Alderwomen Leach - yes Alderman Hallowell - yes

2. Property located at 203 N. Missouri, New Franklin was discussed concerning the debris
in the yard as well as the weeds growing along the roadway. Mayor Yount informed
the council that a letter had been previously sent so the topic was tabled.
3. Pollinators Habitat discussion was tabled until further notice when the city attorney
could be present to answer any questions.
4. Amanda Gunn was present to speak on behalf of the park board and give an update on
progress.
a. Amanda Gunn asked for the council to vote on the construction of the pump
track at the city park. Amanda Gunn informed the city that the labor and fuel
would be donated and that the construction of the track would be at no cost to
the city. There would be no maintenance required, and the park board would
purchase any signage needed from their account.
Amanda Gunn asked for a motion to approve the construction of a pump track
at the city park. Alderwomen Leach made a motion to approve the pump track
located at the city park and Alderman Hallowell seconded the motion. Motion
carried with 5 ayes and 1 nay.
b. The park board bank account will be altered to include Courtney S. Renner and
Daniel Yount as signers on the account. It was discussed that no monies would
be spent or transferred without first notifying the other parties. The park board
will be notified of any and all monies coming and going out of the account made
by the city
Mayor Yount asked for a motion to include Courtney S. Renner and Daniel
Yount on the park board bank account. Alderman Hallowell made a motion to
include Courtney S. Renner and Daniel Yount to the park board bank account,
and it was seconded by Alderwomen Leach. Motion carried with all 6 ayes.
City Services: No report.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to adjourn and go into Closed Session. Alderman Hallowell
made a motion to adjourn and go into Closed Session and seconded by Alderman Painter. Motion
carried with all 6 ayes.
Returned to open session with Mayor Yount, City Clerk Renner and requested roll call of the
Alderman.
Alderman Painter - present
Alderwomen Leach - present
Alderwomen Hammers - present
Alderman Martin - present
Alderman Hallowell - present
Alderman Newell - present
Personnel issues were discussed
Mayor Yount called for a motion to adjourn. Alderman Martin made a motion to adjourn the
meeting, and Alderman Painter seconded the motion. Motion carried with all 6 ayes.
Daniel Yount, Mayor
Courtney S. Renner, City Clerk