New Franklin City Council meeting, January 8, 2026: agenda and minutes
Regular meeting of the New Franklin City Council (Board of Aldermen), Thursday, January 8, 2026, 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
January 8th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
TENTATIVE AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA for January 8, 2026
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: December 10th, 2025
APPROVAL OF BILLS as of January 6th, 2026
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Alderwoman Leach would like to discuss looking into funding for the downtown area;
building/sidewalks.
2. Eva Painter would like to reserve the community building for the month of February and
would like approval.
3. Kevin Redden would like to voice his opinion about the potential tower.
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
1.7.2026
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
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 610.021 (1) LITIGATION (2) REAL ESTATE AND (3), PERSONNEL - RsMO
IF NECESSARY.
CITY OF NEW FRANKLIN, MO
January 8th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
TENTATIVE AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA for January 8, 2026
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: December 10th, 2025
APPROVAL OF BILLS as of January 6th, 2026
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Alderwoman Leach would like to discuss looking into funding for the downtown area;
building/sidewalks.
2. Eva Painter would like to reserve the community building for the month of February and
would like approval.
3. Kevin Redden would like to voice his opinion about the potential tower.
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
1.7.2026
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
Minutes
January 8th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER – 6:00PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Daniel Yount - Present
Alderwoman Ward I Rachel Hammers - Present
Alderman Ward I Ricky Newell - Present
Alderman Ward II James Painter-ABSENT
Alderman Ward II Seth Hallowell-ABSENT
Alderman Ward III Anthony Martin - Present
Alderwoman Ward III Charli Leach - Present
City Clerk Nikki Eaton - Present
City Attorney Todd Smith - Present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA for January 8, 2026
Addendum- HCRWC CPWSD #2 make them pay monthly or bring on as a member?
Jenning’s contract
Alderwoman Leach made a motion to approve agenda amendment. Alderman Martin seconded the
motion. The motion carries with 4 ayes.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: December 10th, 2025
Alderman Martin made a motion to approve December minutes. Alderman Newell seconded the
motion. Motion carries with 4 ayes.
Closed Minutes Approval
Alderman Newell made a motion to approve closed minutes. Alderwoman Leach seconded the
motion. The motion carries with 4 ayes.
APPROVAL OF BILLS as of January 6th, 2026
Alderwoman Leach made a motion to approve bills. Alderman Martin seconded the motion. The
motion carries with 4 ayes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Alderwoman Leach would like to discuss looking into funding for the downtown area; building/
sidewalks.
Economic Development – downtown preservation- do we qualify? Redevelop downtown and
possibly reinvigorate tourism. She was not sure if it could be used for sidewalks though. It could
be used for demolition areas, maybe pools or cleaning up old areas.
Attorney – stated that the term “blight” requires a study building with cracks in it damaged
property, etc., There is a lot of red tape. He suggested that New Franklin should qualify for it. He
will find information and email Nikki.
CALL TO ORDER – 6:00PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Daniel Yount - Present
Alderwoman Ward I Rachel Hammers - Present
Alderman Ward I Ricky Newell - Present
Alderman Ward II James Painter-ABSENT
Alderman Ward II Seth Hallowell-ABSENT
Alderman Ward III Anthony Martin - Present
Alderwoman Ward III Charli Leach - Present
City Clerk Nikki Eaton - Present
City Attorney Todd Smith - Present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA for January 8, 2026
Addendum- HCRWC CPWSD #2 make them pay monthly or bring on as a member?
Jenning’s contract
Alderwoman Leach made a motion to approve agenda amendment. Alderman Martin seconded the
motion. The motion carries with 4 ayes.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: December 10th, 2025
Alderman Martin made a motion to approve December minutes. Alderman Newell seconded the
motion. Motion carries with 4 ayes.
Closed Minutes Approval
Alderman Newell made a motion to approve closed minutes. Alderwoman Leach seconded the
motion. The motion carries with 4 ayes.
APPROVAL OF BILLS as of January 6th, 2026
Alderwoman Leach made a motion to approve bills. Alderman Martin seconded the motion. The
motion carries with 4 ayes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Alderwoman Leach would like to discuss looking into funding for the downtown area; building/
sidewalks.
Economic Development – downtown preservation- do we qualify? Redevelop downtown and
possibly reinvigorate tourism. She was not sure if it could be used for sidewalks though. It could
be used for demolition areas, maybe pools or cleaning up old areas.
Attorney – stated that the term “blight” requires a study building with cracks in it damaged
property, etc., There is a lot of red tape. He suggested that New Franklin should qualify for it. He
will find information and email Nikki.
2. Eva Painter would like to reserve the community building for the month of February and would
like approval.
Discussion that letting her have it a week.
Alderman Martin made a motion to approve for a 10-day period martin. Alderman Newell
seconded the motion. The motion tied with 2 yes & 2 no. The motion was denied.
Alderwoman Leach made a motion to allow her to have it a weekend. Fri-Sun Alderman
Martin seconded the motion. The motion passed with 4 ayes.
3. Kevin Redden would like to voice his opinion about the potential tower.
He is not a fan of the tower, he explains it needs to be higher payment a month.
He wants to be on the agenda if/when the tower company comes.
He expressed that he is frustrated with bad property & asks if the city to work on it. City has
addressed these issues.
Pilot Grove got new sidewalks, maybe ask their mayor.
Check trailer court – Redden will haul off if they’re okay with it.
4. HCRWC – Do we want as a customer:
Do they pay dividends like others and have entitlement shares?
We need more numbers knowing exactly what is expected. The attorney stated that the proposal
needs details to be legally binding.
If they are a customer at less risk but can’t control price.
If they are a member they share costs. It will be discussed in the future when more details are
available.
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
Alderman Newell made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Martin seconded the motion. Meeting
adjourned @ 6:45
_______________________________
_______________________________
Mayor - Daniel Yount City Clerk - Nikki
Eaton
like approval.
Discussion that letting her have it a week.
Alderman Martin made a motion to approve for a 10-day period martin. Alderman Newell
seconded the motion. The motion tied with 2 yes & 2 no. The motion was denied.
Alderwoman Leach made a motion to allow her to have it a weekend. Fri-Sun Alderman
Martin seconded the motion. The motion passed with 4 ayes.
3. Kevin Redden would like to voice his opinion about the potential tower.
He is not a fan of the tower, he explains it needs to be higher payment a month.
He wants to be on the agenda if/when the tower company comes.
He expressed that he is frustrated with bad property & asks if the city to work on it. City has
addressed these issues.
Pilot Grove got new sidewalks, maybe ask their mayor.
Check trailer court – Redden will haul off if they’re okay with it.
4. HCRWC – Do we want as a customer:
Do they pay dividends like others and have entitlement shares?
We need more numbers knowing exactly what is expected. The attorney stated that the proposal
needs details to be legally binding.
If they are a customer at less risk but can’t control price.
If they are a member they share costs. It will be discussed in the future when more details are
available.
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
Alderman Newell made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Martin seconded the motion. Meeting
adjourned @ 6:45
_______________________________
_______________________________
Mayor - Daniel Yount City Clerk - Nikki
Eaton
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.