MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
JANUARY 5, 2010
An organizational meeting 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 present: Mr. Fetty, Mr. Williams, Mr. Payton, Mr. Mills, Mr. Imes and Mr. Salyers. Mr. Mills made a motion for the meetings for 2010 be held the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. The meetings are held in Room 16, Council Chambers of the Community Center. Mr. Warren appointed Chairmen to each committees as follows: Mr. Williams-Finance, Mr. Imes-Streets and Alleys, Mr. Payton-Utilities & Communications, Mr. Mills-Flood & Sewage, Mr. Salyers-Wage & Salary, and Mr. Fetty-Land & Buildings.
Mr. Warren asked that a motion to be made for President Pro Tem. Mr. Mills made a motion for Mr. Williams as President Pro-Tem. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called and the voting results are as follows: ayes-5, abstain-1.
Regular session of New Boston Village Council was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
Pledge of Allegience/silent prayer
Mr. Salyers moved to accept and file the minutes from December 15, 2009. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. Mr. Fetty moved to accept and file the minutes from December 31, 2009. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren delcared the motion carried 6-0.
No Reports from Visitors
Communications:
Mr. Warren presented a communication from Sam Darnell informing council of his purchase agreement for property at 3631 and 3637 Rhodes Avenue. The property is being zoned residential and he would like to change to commercial for business interests of the Village of New Boston. Mr. Warren said there would be a planning and zoning meeting and residents would be notified. More information will be presented later to council. Mr. Mills moved to accept and file the letter from Mr. Darnell. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An application was also presented from the police department and the bikers to solicit funds for toys for New Boston community at Christmas. Mr. Mills moved to bring in an ordinance. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
Reports from:
Mr. Warren-presented Mayor's court report for December, 2009. Mr. Mills moved to accept and file the report. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. Yearly report will be presented next meeting. He also reported he has submitted a letter to continue Mayor's Court.
Mr. Warren asked that council move to executive session regarding the position of Village Administrator. Mr. Mills moved to go into executive session. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
Regular session was called back to order at 7:50 p.m.
Mr. Warren asked for confirmation of Mr. Hamilton as Village Administrator. Mr. Mills recommended to hire Mr. Hamilton. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows - ayes-6. Mr. Warren thanked everyone for the appointment.
Mr. Warren reported things are moving along getting the diesel shop torn down.
Mr. Hamilton-reported another tinuator has been hit around the Wal-Mart area. He has billed insurance companies for reimbursement of damage from accidents and all have paid but two.
Lana Loper, Clerk - no report
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - excused
Walter Lytten, Counsel - no report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - got 50 ton of salt and have used 30 tons so far. Garbage truck did not run today due to a water pump that went out. Will be fixed and run tomorrow. Reported he did evaluations on three service department men and would like to move them to a new position which would be a higher pay. Discussion was held and Mr. Williams made a motion to table until the pay ordinance could be reviewed. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
Mr. Payton asked Steve if he checks with Menix or Conley's for repairs to cars and trucks. Steve stated most repairs was done in our service department but a few repairs are taken to other garages. He said he would be sure to check with Menix and Conley's when needed. Thanked council for his appointment.
Mr. Fetty asked what the criteria was for the roads to be salted. Mr. Hamilton said the police department are on the roads 24 hours a day and they call out the service department when they feel the roads are slick and need to be treated. Police Chief stated they check bridges and hills and also reported plows are used if there is more than three inches of snow.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - excused - but had report for December, 2009 and yearly report for 2009. Mr. Williams made a motion to accept and file the reports. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented a report dated January 5, 2010. Mr. Williams made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - no report
Reports of Committees:
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - speeding behind the day care needs to be watched and also asked about the traffic light coming into the village. Steve stated it was set as much as it can be to allow cars to go through.
Mike Payton, Utilities - asked if the signal control box was fixed on Gallia. Steve stated it will be as soon as the weather breaks. Mr. Craig will move one from Stewart Street.
READING OF ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
A 3rd reading was given to an ordinance amending section 111.01 of the codified ordinances of the Village of New Boston, Ohio. Mr. Williams moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1-10. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A resolution was read commending Marcella Newman for her many years of service to the Village. Mr. Mills made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1-10. Mr. Salyer's seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A resolution was read commending Joseph McGraw for his many years of service to the Village. Mr. Salyers made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2-10. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A resolution was read commending Jeff Moore for his many years of service to the Village. Mr. Mills made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3-10. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Williams - reported the appropriation were done for the first three months and the budget will need to be amended and do the permanent appropriations.
Mr. Mills - welcomed Ralph to council and congratulated Steve on his appointment.
Mr. Salyers - asked for a larger no turn sign on River Avenue. People are still turning left. Discussion was held and Mr. Hamilton said he would check it out.
Mr. Fetty - asked if the fence at Village Square could be fixed. The park is closed at 9:00 p.m. but people are still hanging out. Welcomed Ralph and congratulated Steve.
Mr. Payton - welcomed Ralph and wished Eric Brown good luck with his new job. Reported there the new business, Out to Play, is now open and is very nice. Reported the Fire Department has more overtime and asked council to consider hiring another fireman to replace Tim. Pictures are on the web site with Santa passing out toys and the staff doing a good job. Proud of everyone who participated and this really shows the community how we feel.
___________________________
President of Council
Passed:__________________,2010
Attest: _______________________
Clerk of Council
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