New Franklin City Council meeting, October 9, 2025: agenda and minutes
Regular meeting of the New Franklin City Council (Board of Aldermen), Thursday, October 9, 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.
CITY OF NEW FRANKLIN, MO
Oct 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
TENTATIVE AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA for Oct 9, 2025
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: September 11, 2025
APPROVAL OF BILLS as of Oct. 6, 2025
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Pond Contract
a. Questions for contractors
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Oath of Office/City Clerk
a. Removal/additions to bank and other city accounts.
2. Alderwoman Leach would like to add the following:
Houses with nuisances:
a. House on Broadway needs mowed and trash removed – Discuss fining them until it’s
done.
b. There is a yellow house on Clifton Heights that has trees that are becoming a safety
hazard.
c. A house on Clifton Heights has a barking dog at all hours of the day and night. What can
be done?
d. Discussion of repaving Clifton heights and E Broadway too.
Revisit the pool situation:
a. grant questions, doing work prior to getting the money, could we make a timeline and goal for
it to be filled in?
Incentives for new businesses & Buildings for sale downtown:
a. waving property taxes for new businesses?
b. Should the city inspector make sure they’re safe?
3. Alderman Newell wants to discuss moving the fire hydrant at the fire station and looking in to getting a
flow meter.
4. City worker Mark would like to discuss getting permission to order parts needed for immediate leaks
without having wait to get approval.
ALDERMAN’S COMMENTS:
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
CITY SERVICES
MOTION TO IF NEEDED ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 610.021 (1)
LITIGATION (2) REAL ESTATE AND (3), PERSONNEL - RsMO
POSTED
3-6-20
@ The City of New Franklin is committed to open and responsive government. If you are disabled and
12:30 pm 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.
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 610.021 (1) LITIGATION (2) REAL ESTATE AND (3), PERSONNEL - RsMO
IF NECESSARY.
CITY OF NEW FRANKLIN, MO
Oct 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
TENTATIVE AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA for Oct 9, 2025
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: September 11, 2025
APPROVAL OF BILLS as of Oct. 6, 2025
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Pond Contract
a. Questions for contractors
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Oath of Office/City Clerk
a. Removal/additions to bank and other city accounts.
2. Alderwoman Leach would like to add the following:
Houses with nuisances:
a. House on Broadway needs mowed and trash removed – Discuss fining them until it’s
done.
b. There is a yellow house on Clifton Heights that has trees that are becoming a safety
hazard.
c. A house on Clifton Heights has a barking dog at all hours of the day and night. What can
be done?
d. Discussion of repaving Clifton heights and E Broadway too.
Revisit the pool situation:
a. grant questions, doing work prior to getting the money, could we make a timeline and goal for
it to be filled in?
Incentives for new businesses & Buildings for sale downtown:
a. waving property taxes for new businesses?
b. Should the city inspector make sure they’re safe?
3. Alderman Newell wants to discuss moving the fire hydrant at the fire station and looking in to getting a
flow meter.
4. City worker Mark would like to discuss getting permission to order parts needed for immediate leaks
without having wait to get approval.
ALDERMAN’S COMMENTS:
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
CITY SERVICES
MOTION TO IF NEEDED ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 610.021 (1)
LITIGATION (2) REAL ESTATE AND (3), PERSONNEL - RsMO
POSTED
3-6-20
@ The City of New Franklin is committed to open and responsive government. If you are disabled and
12:30 pm 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.
Minutes
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.
October 9th, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
132 East Broadway, New Franklin, MO
Present were as follows:
Mayor – Daniel Yount
Alderman Ward I - Ricky Newell
Alderman Ward II - Seth Hallowell
Alderman Ward III - Anthony Martin
Alderwoman Ward III – Charlie Leach
City Clerk – Shelley Shackelford
City Service – Nick McCulloch
City Service – Mark McGee
City Administrator – Nikki Eaton
Absent: Alderwoman Ward I – Rachel Hammers; Alderman Ward II – James Painter; Attorney – Todd Smith
Guests present: Amanda Gunn, Thomas Gunn, Shirley Bechtold, Jessica Garing, Kelby Waller, Seth Belstle, Tyler
Eaton, Ty Eaton, Steve Yoder & son.
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 a motion to amend the agenda to add Steve Yoder info for lots and add Mark McGee as a
voting member for Regional Water Commission and approve the agenda.
Alderman Martin made a motion to approve the amendment addition and the agenda. Alderman Hallowell seconded.
Motion carries with 4 ayes.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to approve the minutes of September 11th, 2025. Alderwoman Leach made a
motion to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2025, meeting, and seconded by Alderman Newell. Motion
carried with 4 ayes.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to approve the bills as of September 11th, 2025. Alderman Newell made a motion
to approve the bills, as of September 11th, 2025, and seconded by Alderwoman Leach. Motion carried with 4 ayes.
Public Comments: Shirley Bechtold met with a new company to discuss painting the caboose. The bid was for
$3000 but will need an ice blaster to remove lead paint first. Caboose must remain red.
Old Business:
1. Steve Yoder wanted to get approval to divide the original tracks a little differently. One track would be
1.3ac and the second track would be .37ac
Alderman Hallowell made a motion to approve the track layout with the attorney’s approval. Alderman Newell
seconded. Motion carried with 4 ayes.
2. Pond Contract – Empire Trenching Dirtwork LLC with Kelby Waller and Seth Belstle. We will have
the attorney look over the contract they gave us. The plan would be to start Nov 1, 2025. It is estimated
to take two to three weeks to complete. The plan is to cut a slot at the dam and cut another slot on the
west point. Dig and carry it out and then lay clay in the bottom to finish it up. The city guys will redo
the concrete in the spillway. They will email a copy of their insurance. The attorney will look over the
contract.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to get authority to sign the contract when approved by the attorney.
Alderman Newell made a motion to approve Mayor Yount having authority to sign with approval from attorney,
Alderman Hallowell seconded. Motion carried with 4 ayes.
New Business:
1. Oath of Office was read by Mayor Daniel. Nikki took the oath of office.
CHAPTER 610.021 (1) LITIGATION (2) REAL ESTATE AND (3), PERSONNEL - RsMO IF NECESSARY.
October 9th, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
132 East Broadway, New Franklin, MO
Present were as follows:
Mayor – Daniel Yount
Alderman Ward I - Ricky Newell
Alderman Ward II - Seth Hallowell
Alderman Ward III - Anthony Martin
Alderwoman Ward III – Charlie Leach
City Clerk – Shelley Shackelford
City Service – Nick McCulloch
City Service – Mark McGee
City Administrator – Nikki Eaton
Absent: Alderwoman Ward I – Rachel Hammers; Alderman Ward II – James Painter; Attorney – Todd Smith
Guests present: Amanda Gunn, Thomas Gunn, Shirley Bechtold, Jessica Garing, Kelby Waller, Seth Belstle, Tyler
Eaton, Ty Eaton, Steve Yoder & son.
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 a motion to amend the agenda to add Steve Yoder info for lots and add Mark McGee as a
voting member for Regional Water Commission and approve the agenda.
Alderman Martin made a motion to approve the amendment addition and the agenda. Alderman Hallowell seconded.
Motion carries with 4 ayes.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to approve the minutes of September 11th, 2025. Alderwoman Leach made a
motion to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2025, meeting, and seconded by Alderman Newell. Motion
carried with 4 ayes.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to approve the bills as of September 11th, 2025. Alderman Newell made a motion
to approve the bills, as of September 11th, 2025, and seconded by Alderwoman Leach. Motion carried with 4 ayes.
Public Comments: Shirley Bechtold met with a new company to discuss painting the caboose. The bid was for
$3000 but will need an ice blaster to remove lead paint first. Caboose must remain red.
Old Business:
1. Steve Yoder wanted to get approval to divide the original tracks a little differently. One track would be
1.3ac and the second track would be .37ac
Alderman Hallowell made a motion to approve the track layout with the attorney’s approval. Alderman Newell
seconded. Motion carried with 4 ayes.
2. Pond Contract – Empire Trenching Dirtwork LLC with Kelby Waller and Seth Belstle. We will have
the attorney look over the contract they gave us. The plan would be to start Nov 1, 2025. It is estimated
to take two to three weeks to complete. The plan is to cut a slot at the dam and cut another slot on the
west point. Dig and carry it out and then lay clay in the bottom to finish it up. The city guys will redo
the concrete in the spillway. They will email a copy of their insurance. The attorney will look over the
contract.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to get authority to sign the contract when approved by the attorney.
Alderman Newell made a motion to approve Mayor Yount having authority to sign with approval from attorney,
Alderman Hallowell seconded. Motion carried with 4 ayes.
New Business:
1. Oath of Office was read by Mayor Daniel. Nikki took the oath of office.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to remove Courtney Renner from the Exchange Bank accounts and office accounts
and to add Nikki Eaton to the Exchange Bank accounts and the office accounts.
Alderman Hallowell made a motion to remove Courtney Renner from the accounts and to add Nikki Eaton to the
accounts. Alderman Martin seconded. Motion carried with 4 ayes.
2.Alderwoman Leach –
a. Requested attention be brought to 532 W Broadway for trash and overgrown yard
Alderwoman Leach to take pictures.
b. Safety issue with trees touching powerlines at a residence on Clifton Heights – Nikki to
contact Ameren. 805 Clifton Heights. Alderwoman Leach to take pictures.
c. Dog barking nuisance 701 Clifton Heights many complaints about them tied outside, barking,
not fed, and running loose. Write a noise ordinance letter and then sheriff after if it doesn’t
stop.
d. Repaving Clifton Heights and E Broadway bid hopefully in the near future.
Alderwoman Leach made a motion to get bids and Alderman Hallowell seconded. 4 ayes.
e. Pool situation – where are we with the process. Set a reminder for the beginning of the year to
look into grants to demo.
f. New Business incentive ideas. Waive property tax for 2 years for new businesses in town. We
need to figure out what that entails and what it would cost us. – TABLED
g. Safety inspection on downtown buildings – they’re pending sold. No need
Alderman Newell –
a. Would like to move the hydrant closer for easier use. It’s in a bad spot and would take 100ft of
hose. Fire district would help with the cost. Check with Regional Commission since it’s their
hydrant. Ask if the city guys could help.
b. Order a flow meter for the city. Starting costs $800 and up. Suggestions to borrow from
Fayette. A suggestion to add painted caps to the hydrants to represent flow rate color code.
Also paint the hydrants that work for ease of finding a working hydrant in an emergency.
3. City service Mark McGee to be allowed to purchase needed parts in an emergency type leak situation.
Perhaps an ordinance change. Need to ask the attorney – TABLED
Mayor Yount called for a motion to add Mark as his 2nd seat and Nick as his replacement to vote for New Franklin at
Howard County Regional Water Commission plant meetings.
Alderwoman Leach made the motion to approve Mark to be a voting member and Nick to also be a voting member
if Mark and Daniel cannot make it. Newell seconded the motion. Motion carried with 4 ayes.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to adjourn. Alderman Martin made motion to adjourn. Alderman Hallowell
seconded. Motion carries with 4 ayes.
Minutes taken & written by Nikki Eaton
____________________________ _____________________________
Daniel Yount, Mayor , City Clerk
and to add Nikki Eaton to the Exchange Bank accounts and the office accounts.
Alderman Hallowell made a motion to remove Courtney Renner from the accounts and to add Nikki Eaton to the
accounts. Alderman Martin seconded. Motion carried with 4 ayes.
2.Alderwoman Leach –
a. Requested attention be brought to 532 W Broadway for trash and overgrown yard
Alderwoman Leach to take pictures.
b. Safety issue with trees touching powerlines at a residence on Clifton Heights – Nikki to
contact Ameren. 805 Clifton Heights. Alderwoman Leach to take pictures.
c. Dog barking nuisance 701 Clifton Heights many complaints about them tied outside, barking,
not fed, and running loose. Write a noise ordinance letter and then sheriff after if it doesn’t
stop.
d. Repaving Clifton Heights and E Broadway bid hopefully in the near future.
Alderwoman Leach made a motion to get bids and Alderman Hallowell seconded. 4 ayes.
e. Pool situation – where are we with the process. Set a reminder for the beginning of the year to
look into grants to demo.
f. New Business incentive ideas. Waive property tax for 2 years for new businesses in town. We
need to figure out what that entails and what it would cost us. – TABLED
g. Safety inspection on downtown buildings – they’re pending sold. No need
Alderman Newell –
a. Would like to move the hydrant closer for easier use. It’s in a bad spot and would take 100ft of
hose. Fire district would help with the cost. Check with Regional Commission since it’s their
hydrant. Ask if the city guys could help.
b. Order a flow meter for the city. Starting costs $800 and up. Suggestions to borrow from
Fayette. A suggestion to add painted caps to the hydrants to represent flow rate color code.
Also paint the hydrants that work for ease of finding a working hydrant in an emergency.
3. City service Mark McGee to be allowed to purchase needed parts in an emergency type leak situation.
Perhaps an ordinance change. Need to ask the attorney – TABLED
Mayor Yount called for a motion to add Mark as his 2nd seat and Nick as his replacement to vote for New Franklin at
Howard County Regional Water Commission plant meetings.
Alderwoman Leach made the motion to approve Mark to be a voting member and Nick to also be a voting member
if Mark and Daniel cannot make it. Newell seconded the motion. Motion carried with 4 ayes.
Mayor Yount called for a motion to adjourn. Alderman Martin made motion to adjourn. Alderman Hallowell
seconded. Motion carries with 4 ayes.
Minutes taken & written by Nikki Eaton
____________________________ _____________________________
Daniel Yount, Mayor , City Clerk
Official source: City of New Franklin, Council Agenda/Minutes
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