A regular monthly meeting of the Town of New Hope Board of Aldermen/Town Council was held on Tues., March 25, 2008, in the New Hope Town Hall. It was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Johnny Hamm. Also present were Ald. Pat Monson, Ald. Bill Sommers, Ald. Bob Parmelee, Ald. Gene Fowler, Ald. Jeff Herbst, and Atty. John Rapier.
Citizens Present: 4

Consent items:
Minutes of the January 2008, Town Council meeting minutes were approved by general consent. (The February 2008 was cancelled.)
Treasurer Report by Ald. Pat Monson:
There was discussion concerning Building Permit fees and the electric bill as well as legal fees.
Some road work was completed and park reimbursements were made.
Treasurer's Report was approved by general consent.

Item 1. Pat Fowler gave 4th quarter 2007 report for October to December 2007. Bids were received and are in current negotiation concerning these items: shelter, concrete for lower parking lot, benches, signage, tables, irrigation, playground equipment.

There was discussion about cleaning out debris from under bridge on Oak Creek caused by severe storm.

There was discussion concerning road repairs in Oak Meadows.

There was discussion concerning new members on Park Committee.

Item 2. Mayor Hamm filed for cancellation of elections for Mayor and Aldermen for May 10, 2008, election due to the positions being unopposed. Positions on the Council are staggered for May elections so that the Mayor and two alderman positions are open one year, and the other three alderman positions are open the next year, and each position is served for two years. Several alderman positions became open during the last two years. These positions were filled by appointed terms of one year until the next election. These include Ald. Bill Sommers (term for one year due to previous year's appointment for one year to complete two year term for this alderman position in 2009), Ald. Bob Parmelee (term for two years), Ald. Gene Fowler (term for one year due to position fulfillment in 2009 for this two year position), and Mayor Johnny Hamm (term for two years).

Item 3. No action taken.

Item 4. RFP's were filed. Independent Bank chose not to respond to RFP. Chase Bank and American National Bank responded. The American National Bank offered the preferred services. Treasurer, Ald. Pat Monson, recommended American National Bank and Atty. John Rapier concurred. Resolution was made by Mayor Johnny Hamm to accept American Nation Bank to provide services to the Town of New Hope. Motion accepted by general consent.

Item 5. Annexation proposal was made by Ald. Gene Fowler concerning properties borderline to the northern boundary of Town of New Hope. Discussion followed and the proper procedures and paperwork will be following up by the Zoning Committee.

Item 6. Discussion was made about the age of the home at 660 New Hope Road and historical significance it might have as well as the benefit for the New Hope Town Park. No action taken.