A regular monthly meeting of the Town of New Hope Board of Aldermen/Town Council was held on Tues., 25 September 2007 in the New Hope Town Hall. It was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Johnny Hamm. Also present were Ald. Pat Monson, Ald. Bill Sommers, Ald. Bob Parmelee, and Atty. John Rapier. Ald Herbst was absent.

Citizens Present: 6

Minutes of the August 2007 Town Council meeting minutes were approved by general consent. The Treasurer's Report was given by Pat Monson for September 2007. Ald. Monson discussed some highlights of the month including receipt of the Park Grant funds. She also gave the Cash Flow Report and the Balance Sheet Report. Treasurer’s Report was approved by general consent.

Item 1. Pat Fowler presented information on Phase I of the New Hope Town Park. They are working on getting steel donated for the two bridges. They expect t hear about the Phase II grant funds in October. The Boy Scout Troup is scheduled to do volunteer work on Saturday, October 13 ^th , for Community Service. Park Committee will be making decisions on park benches and tables (they need six or seven), and a final decision on the Park Brochure. They are looking at various means to communicate volunteer opportunities to the community.

Bill and Kathleen Bresky will be sworn in on Public Works Com. during October.

Atty Rapier presented road bid from Phil Richardson as presented to his office according to advertised bid.

Item 2. Junk Vehicle update was given by Ald. Monson. Most violations have been corrected. 13 residences did not comply and those will receive a 30-day Notice letter. The letters are prepared for mailing. Residents/occupants have 10 days to comply, otherwise junk vehicles will be towed.

Item 3. There is a vacant Alderman position on the New Hope Town Council. No action has been taken.

Item 4. Announced meeting dates: October 23rd for Roads & Parks, October 25th P&Z, and October 30th for Town Council.

Citizen comments:

Atty Rapier presented opportunity for Town of New Hope to participate with the Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation as a sponsoring entity.

Future agenda items:

1. Approval of bid or acceptance of proposed road bid.

2. Vote on Ordinance for proposal to participate in Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation.

3. Regular monthly items, tabled items.

Adjournment was at 8:30 p.m.