MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
Regular session of New Boston Village Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. James Warren, Jr., President of Council presided over the meeting. The roll was called with the following members of council being present: Mr. Fetty, Mr. Salyers, Mr. Payton, Mrs. Newman, Mr. Williams and Mr. Mills.
Pledge of Allegiance/opening prayer
Mrs. Newman made a motion to accept and file the minutes from November 3, 2009. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concerning Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
No reports from visitors
No petitions
Reading of Communications: letter was presented from Walter Drane regarding the cost of installation and maintenance of the Codified Ordinance on the internet. Discussion was held whether to add to internet this service. Mr. Lytten explained the books would still be needed and Mr. Williams suggested the cost be further explored. Mr. Payton made a motion to accept and file the letter. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Letter from Tim Johnson was received resigning from the fire department for personal reasons. Mr. Mills moved to accept and file. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor - invited everyone for cake and coffee on Tuesday, November 24, at 1:00 p.m. for a party for Shirley Conn. She is retiring on November 30 with 25 years service as dispatcher. Also everyone is invited to hear Larry Clifford sing Elvis songs at the Community Center on November 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Lana Loper, Clerk - presented report for September, 2009. Mrs. Newman made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - no report
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - no report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - no report
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - no report
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented report dated November 17, 2009. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file. Mrs. Newman seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - Ohio Valley Firefighters Association meeting was held and had a good turnout.
Reports of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws & Finances - presented a report from the meeting which was held on November 10. The committee reviewed 2009 revenues and expenditures, the 2010 budget which will need to be adjusted, continued discussion of Capital Improvement Plan and asking all departments to spend money wisely and control overtime. Mr. Mills moved to accept and file the report. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion 6-0.
Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions:
An ordinance was read authorizing the issuance of a permit to the New Boston Police Department and Bikers for Charity to solicit charitable contributions from occupants of motor vehciles on a highway pursuant to a permit be issued by the clerk at the direction of council and declaring an emergency. Mr. Williams moved the rules requiring an ordinance or resolution of a general or permanent nature involving the expenditure of money be read on three separate dates be suspended. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Salyers moved to adopt Ordinance No. 40-09. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
Second reading was given to an ordinance creating a one-half parking zone in the 3900 block of Gallia Street in the Village of New Boston. Mr. Mills made a motion for the second reading. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
1st Reading
An ordinance was read authorizing a contract for legal services with Walter C. Lytten, attorney-at-law, from January 1, 2010 until December 31, 2010, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said contract on behalf of the Village of New Boston. Mr. Williams made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read to authorize legal services in the Department of Community Development for the New Boston Community Development Block Grant Program. Mr. Payton made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read contracting for legal services for prosecution of Village cases heard in the Municipal Court. Mr. Mills made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read authorizing a contract for services with Certified Operations and Maintenance from January 1, 2010 until December 31, 2010; authorizing the Village Administrator to execute said contract on behalf of the Village of New Boston. Mr. Williams made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into a contract to provide technical assistance with community and economic development projects and potential projects at the direction of the Village of New Boston with Leighty & Snider, Inc. Mr. Mills made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read approving the editing and inclusion of certain ordinances as parts of the various component codes of the Codified Ordinances of New Boston, Ohio. Mr. Fetty made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read appropriating and transferring amounts in the various funds of the Village and declaring an emergency. Mr. Mills moved the rules requiring an ordinance or resolution of a general or permanent nature involving the expenditure of money be read on three separate dates be suspended. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Williams moved to adopt Ordinance No. 41-09. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
New Business
Mike Payton - asked when the paving would be done on Milbrook Avenue where the sewer line had been repaired. Mr. Hamilton stated it would be done by Thursday or Friday. Talked to Mike Bell from Daymar and he wanted to know if the Village could post signs on each end of New Boston for the College. Thanked Chris Bender for a nice meeting, complimented the new Cabinet Warehouse and also Golden Corral for their celebration for the Veterans. Reported meet the team night was held and the youth leagues start this weekend with 500 kids signed up.
Junior Williams - reported he also had calls regarding Milbrook Avenue. Ask about the traffic light at West and Gallia. Mr. Hamilton stated parts were ordered and should be in next Tuesday.
Jon Mills - commended Golden Corral and Applebee's for their part in feeding the veterans and also commended the service department for a good job on the sewer line at Spruce and Lakeview. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.
Dan Fetty - suggested section 111.01 of the codified ordinances stating that the time of council meetings is 7:30 p.m. be changed to the correct time of 6:30 p.m. Asked if a new fireman's position would be advertised. Mr. Warren stated it would be after the first of the year.
Mr. Warren recognized two boy scouts attending and they were there to earn their citizenship's award for scouts.
There be no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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President of Council
Passed: ______________________, 2009
Attest: ____________________________
Village Clerk
