New Franklin City Council meeting, August 14, 2025: agenda and minutes
Regular meeting of the New Franklin City Council (Board of Aldermen), Thursday, August 14, 2025, 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 THURSDAY August 14, 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 August 14, 2025
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: July 10, 2025
APPROVAL OF BILLS as of August 14, 2025
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. 2025 Tax Levy – Ordinance Establishing the Rate of Taxes to be Levied
2. SUBS – remove Melissa Crowley from account and add Courtney Renner
3. Diamond Mapping
4. Mosquito Fogging
5. Complaint on roosters in town
6. Park Pond Bid Opening
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.
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 August 14, 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 August 14, 2025
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: July 10, 2025
APPROVAL OF BILLS as of August 14, 2025
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. 2025 Tax Levy – Ordinance Establishing the Rate of Taxes to be Levied
2. SUBS – remove Melissa Crowley from account and add Courtney Renner
3. Diamond Mapping
4. Mosquito Fogging
5. Complaint on roosters in town
6. Park Pond Bid Opening
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.
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.
August 14, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
132 East Broadway, New Franklin, MO
Present were as follows:
Mayor Pro Tem / Alderman II - James Painter
Alderman Ward I - Ricky Newell
Alderman Ward II - Seth Hallowell
Alderman Ward III - Anthony Martin
Alderwoman Ward III - Charlie Leach
Utility Clerk - Shelley Shackelford
Guests present: Amanda Gunn, Thomas Gunn, Dawna Bellamy
Mayor Pro Tem Painter called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pro Tem Painter called for roll call 4 were in attendance. A quorum was established.
Mayor Pro Tem Painter called for a motion to approve the minutes of July 10, 2025. Alderman
Hallowell made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2025, meeting, and seconded by
Alderman Newell. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Mayor Pro Tem Painter called for a motion to approve the closed minutes of July 10, 2025.
Alderman Hallowell made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2025, meeting, and
seconded by Alderman Martin. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Mayor Pro Tem Painter called for a motion to approve the bills as of August 14, 2025. Alderman
Newell made a motion to approve the bills, as of August 14, 2025, and seconded by Alderman
Hallowell. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Public Comments:
Dawna Bellamy asked for permission to place a "No Parking" sign on her rental lot (owned by the
City of New Franklin) at 215 S. Missouri. All Alderman voted in favor of placing the sign.
Old Business:
NONE
New Business:
1. The adoption of Ordinance No. 824, 2025 Tax Levy 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. 2nd reading by title only was done and
Alderman Martin made a motion to accept the reading; Alderman Leach seconded the
motion.
Roll call vote:
Alderman Martin - yes
Alderman Newell - yes
Alderwomen Leach - yes Alderman Hallowell - yes
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 610.021 (1) LITIGATION (2) REAL ESTATE AND (3), PERSONNEL -
RsMO IF NECESSARY.
August 14, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
132 East Broadway, New Franklin, MO
Present were as follows:
Mayor Pro Tem / Alderman II - James Painter
Alderman Ward I - Ricky Newell
Alderman Ward II - Seth Hallowell
Alderman Ward III - Anthony Martin
Alderwoman Ward III - Charlie Leach
Utility Clerk - Shelley Shackelford
Guests present: Amanda Gunn, Thomas Gunn, Dawna Bellamy
Mayor Pro Tem Painter called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pro Tem Painter called for roll call 4 were in attendance. A quorum was established.
Mayor Pro Tem Painter called for a motion to approve the minutes of July 10, 2025. Alderman
Hallowell made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2025, meeting, and seconded by
Alderman Newell. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Mayor Pro Tem Painter called for a motion to approve the closed minutes of July 10, 2025.
Alderman Hallowell made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2025, meeting, and
seconded by Alderman Martin. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Mayor Pro Tem Painter called for a motion to approve the bills as of August 14, 2025. Alderman
Newell made a motion to approve the bills, as of August 14, 2025, and seconded by Alderman
Hallowell. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Public Comments:
Dawna Bellamy asked for permission to place a "No Parking" sign on her rental lot (owned by the
City of New Franklin) at 215 S. Missouri. All Alderman voted in favor of placing the sign.
Old Business:
NONE
New Business:
1. The adoption of Ordinance No. 824, 2025 Tax Levy 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. 2nd reading by title only was done and
Alderman Martin made a motion to accept the reading; Alderman Leach seconded the
motion.
Roll call vote:
Alderman Martin - yes
Alderman Newell - yes
Alderwomen Leach - yes Alderman Hallowell - yes
2. SUBS, the software used for utility billing, was discussed and a resolution was signed
to remove Melissa Crowley from the account and add Courtney Renner.
3. Diamond Mapping, a software for mapping utility lines, was approved to purchase a
monthly subscription. It was noted the Alderwomen Leach would like to see the
progress of the mapping in a 3-month period to see how the software is utilized by the
city. Alderman Newell made a motion to approve, and Alderwomen Leach seconded
the motion. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
4. Amanda Gunn was present to speak on behalf of the park board and give an update on
progress. It was decided to extend the bid opening for the pond located at the park until
the September meeting.
City Services: No report.
Attorney's Report:
Attorney Todd Smith gave a brief on 103 N. Union. Owner believes he has made
improvements, but the city would like to see more. Owner is cooperative. Alderman Hallowell
and Martin agree that the house is unstable. Discussion was had about removal of the structure.
Attorney will speak with Mayor Yount on the topic.
There was a formal complaint about a rooster in town. It was decided that communication would
be made with the owner to ask that the rooster be removed or it will have to be sent to the attorney
for further action. Alderman Newell made a motion to contact the owners of the rooster and
seconded by Alderman Martin. Motion carried with 4 ayes.
Mayor Pro Tem Painter called for a motion to adjourn. Alderman Hallowell made a motion to
adjourn the meeting, and Alderman martin seconded the motion. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Daniel Yount, Mayor
to remove Melissa Crowley from the account and add Courtney Renner.
3. Diamond Mapping, a software for mapping utility lines, was approved to purchase a
monthly subscription. It was noted the Alderwomen Leach would like to see the
progress of the mapping in a 3-month period to see how the software is utilized by the
city. Alderman Newell made a motion to approve, and Alderwomen Leach seconded
the motion. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
4. Amanda Gunn was present to speak on behalf of the park board and give an update on
progress. It was decided to extend the bid opening for the pond located at the park until
the September meeting.
City Services: No report.
Attorney's Report:
Attorney Todd Smith gave a brief on 103 N. Union. Owner believes he has made
improvements, but the city would like to see more. Owner is cooperative. Alderman Hallowell
and Martin agree that the house is unstable. Discussion was had about removal of the structure.
Attorney will speak with Mayor Yount on the topic.
There was a formal complaint about a rooster in town. It was decided that communication would
be made with the owner to ask that the rooster be removed or it will have to be sent to the attorney
for further action. Alderman Newell made a motion to contact the owners of the rooster and
seconded by Alderman Martin. Motion carried with 4 ayes.
Mayor Pro Tem Painter called for a motion to adjourn. Alderman Hallowell made a motion to
adjourn the meeting, and Alderman martin seconded the motion. Motion carried with all 4 ayes.
Daniel Yount, Mayor
Official source: City of New Franklin, Council Agenda/Minutes
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