New Franklin City Council meeting, March 12, 2026: agenda and minutes
Regular meeting of the New Franklin City Council (Board of Aldermen), Thursday, March 12, 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
March 12th, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
TENTATIVE AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA for March 12th, 2026
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: February 12th, 2026-no meeting
APPROVAL OF BILLS as of March 10th, 2026
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Park Board – new members 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
CLOSED SESSION
(2) Real Estate
POSTED
2.10.2026
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
March 12, 2026
(1) LITIGATION (2) REAL ESTATE AND (3), PERSONNEL - RsMO IF NECESSARY.
CITY OF NEW FRANKLIN, MO
March 12th, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
TENTATIVE AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA for March 12th, 2026
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: February 12th, 2026-no meeting
APPROVAL OF BILLS as of March 10th, 2026
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Park Board – new members 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
CLOSED SESSION
(2) Real Estate
POSTED
2.10.2026
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
March 12, 2026
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.
CITY OF NEW FRANKLIN, MO
March 12th, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
TENTATIVE AGENDA MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Alderman Newell – Present
Alderwoman Hammers – Absent
Alderman Painter – Present
Alderman Hallowell – Present
Alderman Martin – Present
Alderwoman Leach - Absent
Mayor Yount – Present
City Clerk – Nikki – Present
Guests: Nick McCulloch, Amanda Gunn, Thomas Gunn, Mark McGee, Sandra Heckman
Amend the agenda: - Add to new business - add $2.50 per customer to monthly bill
-Add approval of hard-set bills without council approval.
Motion to let Mayor Yount amend the agenda
Alderman Newell made a motion to let Mayor Yount amend the agenda. Alderman Hallowell
seconded the motion. Motion carries and agenda were amended. 4 ayes.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA for March 12th, 2026
Alderman Painter made a motion to approve the agenda. Alderman Hallowell seconded the
motion. Motion carries to approve the agenda with 4 ayes.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: February 12th, 2026-no meeting
Alderman Hallowell made a motion to approve the no meeting minutes from February 12, 2026.
Alderman Martin seconded the motion. Motion carries with 4 ayes.
APPROVAL OF BILLS as of March 10th, 2026
Alderman Painter made a motion to approve paying the monthly bills. Alderman Hallowell
seconded the motion. Motion carries with 4 ayes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
March 12, 2026
(1) LITIGATION (2) REAL ESTATE AND (3), PERSONNEL - RsMO IF NECESSARY.
CITY OF NEW FRANKLIN, MO
March 12th, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
TENTATIVE AGENDA MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Alderman Newell – Present
Alderwoman Hammers – Absent
Alderman Painter – Present
Alderman Hallowell – Present
Alderman Martin – Present
Alderwoman Leach - Absent
Mayor Yount – Present
City Clerk – Nikki – Present
Guests: Nick McCulloch, Amanda Gunn, Thomas Gunn, Mark McGee, Sandra Heckman
Amend the agenda: - Add to new business - add $2.50 per customer to monthly bill
-Add approval of hard-set bills without council approval.
Motion to let Mayor Yount amend the agenda
Alderman Newell made a motion to let Mayor Yount amend the agenda. Alderman Hallowell
seconded the motion. Motion carries and agenda were amended. 4 ayes.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA for March 12th, 2026
Alderman Painter made a motion to approve the agenda. Alderman Hallowell seconded the
motion. Motion carries to approve the agenda with 4 ayes.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: February 12th, 2026-no meeting
Alderman Hallowell made a motion to approve the no meeting minutes from February 12, 2026.
Alderman Martin seconded the motion. Motion carries with 4 ayes.
APPROVAL OF BILLS as of March 10th, 2026
Alderman Painter made a motion to approve paying the monthly bills. Alderman Hallowell
seconded the motion. Motion carries with 4 ayes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
March 12, 2026
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Park Board – new members to approve: Renee Terrell & Lisa Fairley
Aldermen Hallowell made a motion to the accept the new park board members. Aldermen
Newell seconded the motion. Motion carries with 4 ayes.
2. Meter Replacement fund - Add $2.50 to each customer’s monthly bill to be
added into a meter fund to help replace meters after their 10yr warranty. $300 is
the cost of the 5/8’s meter or $15 for 2” meters to add up to $1800.
Aldermen Hallowell makes motion to approve. Aldermen Painter seconded the
motion. The motion carries with 4 ayes. (going to check with attorney)
3. Any hard-set bills- if we do not have a meeting, can the City Clerk/Mayor have
approval to hard monthly/recurring bills over $5k.
Alderman Painter made motion to approve the hard monthly/recurring bills to be
paid without approval especially when there is no meeting; and have City Clerk to
make a report so the council can see the bills that were paid. Alderman Hallowell
seconded the motion. Motion carries with 4 ayes.
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 Martin made a motion to go in close session. Alderman Hallowell seconded the
motion. Motion to go into closed session with 4 ayes.
CLOSED SESSION
(2) Real Estate
Alderman Hallowell made motion to adjourn. Alderman Newell seconded the motion. Meeting
adjourned with 4 ayes @ 7:35PM
March 12, 2026
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Park Board – new members to approve: Renee Terrell & Lisa Fairley
Aldermen Hallowell made a motion to the accept the new park board members. Aldermen
Newell seconded the motion. Motion carries with 4 ayes.
2. Meter Replacement fund - Add $2.50 to each customer’s monthly bill to be
added into a meter fund to help replace meters after their 10yr warranty. $300 is
the cost of the 5/8’s meter or $15 for 2” meters to add up to $1800.
Aldermen Hallowell makes motion to approve. Aldermen Painter seconded the
motion. The motion carries with 4 ayes. (going to check with attorney)
3. Any hard-set bills- if we do not have a meeting, can the City Clerk/Mayor have
approval to hard monthly/recurring bills over $5k.
Alderman Painter made motion to approve the hard monthly/recurring bills to be
paid without approval especially when there is no meeting; and have City Clerk to
make a report so the council can see the bills that were paid. Alderman Hallowell
seconded the motion. Motion carries with 4 ayes.
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 Martin made a motion to go in close session. Alderman Hallowell seconded the
motion. Motion to go into closed session with 4 ayes.
CLOSED SESSION
(2) Real Estate
Alderman Hallowell made motion to adjourn. Alderman Newell seconded the motion. Meeting
adjourned with 4 ayes @ 7:35PM
March 12, 2026
Daniel Yount, Mayor Nikki Eaton, City Clerk
March 12, 2026
March 12, 2026
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.