PRESENT: Kurt Daniels, Wanda Donnelly, Nancy Hance, Jackie King, Harry Kishpaugh, Dave Monahan, Ken Orf, Carol Powelson, Phil Reed, Marvin Rodenbaugh, Larry Shroth, Sandy Stokes, Michelle Smith, Mark Van Dillen, Lynda Wood, Peggy Alexander, Ray Alexander

GUESTS: Shelley Rowe from the University of Missouri Extension Service

Secretary Ray presided over today’s meeting in President Tim’s absence. He opened the meeting at 12:10 p.m. and welcomed the members, and guests. Each of us introduced ourselves, and told who we represent.

Minutes: July 1, 2008 – Approved

Treasurer's Report: Treasurer Nancy Hance reported that the current balance in the treasury is $3,073.72.

Old Business: Ray asked Sandy Stokes if any action had been taken on a Foristell Ad Campaign. She and Wanda Donnelly have been busy with the Fall Festival planning, and the work load at City Hall has been very demanding which has not allowed time to work on the Ad Campaign

City Update: Sandy Stokes and Wanda Donnelly passed out an updated Fall Festival Flyer. They have the project very well organized with a variety of Crafters, Entertainment, Refreshments including the Chamber’s Food Booth, Health Care Booths, Give Away Items and Drawings. Help will be needed on Friday September 12th to set up tents.
The City’s new Web Site is up and running. They will be advertising the Fall Festival. City Ordinances will be posted.

New Business: Ray asked the members if they would be interested in an after hours pool party at Best Western 70 Inn. The Board of Directors had discussed it last month. Lynda Wood the Manager said that they are going to keep the pool open beyond Labor Day if the good weather holds out. They have opened the pool to the general public for $3.00 per person. The members agreed that the party would be a good idea. The Board will discuss it and pick a date and let the members know.
Shelley Rowe from the University of Missouri Extension Service gave us information on the Warren County Quest Program. It is a Leadership Development Program designed to promote community leadership by supporting the growth of knowledgeable, skilled leaders committed to supporting exceptional quality of life and positive growth in Warren County. It will develop skills in personal growth, community commitment, shared vision, community knowledge and civic engagement. Tuition is $250.00 and covers all costs. Participants are required to attend all sessions. A limited number of scholarships are available. Applications should be submitted by August 20, 2008.

Program: Larry Shroth from Ameren UE gave a very interesting and informative presentation on Balancing the Needs of the Environment, Customers and the Economy. He talked about Ameren’s Power On Project. It is a $1 billion three year initiative to improve the reliability of their electric delivery system and enhance the environmental performance of their generating plants. UE serves 62 counties in Missouri. They will be spending a half billion dollars on air scrubbers to reduce sulfur dioxide and mercury emissions from their coal burning plants. They will be spending $300 million on underground installation of electric service and $135 million on tree trimming to insure better protection of their equipment to eliminate loss of service. They also have initiated a foot patrol inspection program to identify, repair, and/or replace poles and other equipment prior to their causing unnecessary outages.
Ameren is planning a Callaway #2 Nuclear Plant which will last 60 years. Formerly, nuclear plants had to be renewed every 20 years. Uranium can not be reprocessed. The new #2 Plant will produce 1600 mega watts. The old #1 Plant produces 1100 mega watts. The #1 Plant cost $1 billion to construct. The new #2 Plant will cost $6 billion. Ameren is trying to figure out how to finance the new plant. They are trying to avoid paying $3 billion in interest. The power cost of nuclear production is 1.7 cents per mega watt as opposed to 2.4 cents per mega watt for coal power production. Since 1990 UE customers are using 50 percent more electricity to power computers, plasma TV sets, second refrigerators and many other gadgets. Larry said that Ameren will continue to provide some of the nations lowest cost power.

There was no other business. Meeting adjourned at 1:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ray Alexander, Secretary