MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
JANUARY 19, 2010
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. Williams, Mr. Payton, Mr. Mills, Mr. Imes and Mr. Salyers.
Pledge of Allegience/silent prayer
Mr. Mills moved to accept and file the minutes from January 5, 2010. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
No Reports from visitors
Communications:
Received a request of solicitation from the American Red Cross for May 1, 2010. Mr. Mills made a motion to bring in an ordinance for the solicitation. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports from:
James Warren, Mayor - congratulated Ryan Ottney on new son. Reported he and Steve had met with Jane Murray, Mayor of Portsmouth, and discussed several issues including who to contact when help is needed regarding sewers, roadways, traffic lights and anything else in general. Feels the meeting went well and will meet again at a later date. Mr. Williams asked if she was aware of the floodwall inspection and Mr. Hamilton said she is aware and that would be addressed at a later date. Reported Fantastic Sam's will be moving in the new mall and also a physical therapist is negotiating for the end building in that mall.
Lana Loper, Clerk - presented report for December, 2009 and year end for 2009. Mr. Williams made a motion to accept and file the December report. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the year end of 2009 report. Mr. Williams seconded the report. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - no report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - reported the crews have been patching potholes which there are plenty of. Last week there were problems with the garbage truck. The newer truck had to be taken to Glockner's to add a dryer. Presented inventory report for the service department. Mr. Williams 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.
Presented letter to council requesting to set a price of $30.00 for a permit for sanitation companies working in the village under codified ordinance 951.02-B. This would allow the village to know who is hauling trash and they would be responsible for any spills. He stated as of now, he knows eight companies hauling trash through the village. After discussion, Mr. Mills made a motion to bring in the ordinance to add $30.00 permit fee. All members concurring, Mr. Warren delcared the motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Hamilton also reported SFI has signed an agreement with Volvo. The military contract has slowed down but they hope it picks up during the summer. Mr. Williams asked when construction on the school would start. Steve said it should start in April.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - absent
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - year end report for 2009 and first two weeks for 2010 was presented. Mr. Williams made a motion to accept and file the reports. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. Mr. Fetty and Mr. Salyers asked the Chief if more traffic control could be watched in the alley. The cars are using it as a thoroughfare. Chief Clark said they could have cruisers there once in a while.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - report for the last half of 2009 was presented. Mr. Williams made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren delcared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports of Committees:
Mike Payton, Utilities - reported the traffic light at CVS is a problem. At one time it was turn on red with caution and people are still turning on red.
Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions:
An ordinance was read authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into an agreement with Dyer Insurance Company, Wheelersburg, Ohio, for property and casualty insurance 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. 2-10. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
An ordinance was read authorizing the issuance of a permit to The Toys for New Boston Community to solicit charitable contributions from occupants of motor vehicles on a highway pursuant to a permit to be issued by the clerk at the direction of council. Mr. Williams made a motion for the first reading. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read transferring and appropriating 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: aye-6. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3-10. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An resolution was read requesting the county for an advance draw of taxes collected the first half of the year 2010 due the Village of New Boston, Ohio. Mr. Fetty 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. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Williams moved to adopt Resolution No. 4-10. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A resolution was read authorizing an advance from the General Fund 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. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Resolution No. 5-10. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ralph Imes - inquired why the service department has 3 hours overtime for cleanup after accidents. Steve stated that employees are paid a minimum 3 hours when called out. Mr. Imes said the towing vehicles should be required to cleanup. Mr. Hamilton stated he would call the towing companies.
Junior Williams - asked council if they are still interested in getting Medicount to do billing. Mr. Mills said he would like for them to come to a meeting to see what they have to say. Mr. Williams said he would contact and have them at the next meeting. Asked what was done about the step up in pay for the three service department men (Law, Winters and Horsley). He wanted to approach the subject again since he had tabled it at the last meeting. After discussion, Mr. Payton made a motion for the increase. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. The increase would be retroactive as of January 10, 2010.
Terry Salyers - reported traffic coming out of Bob Evans is still causing accidents. The lines are very light and would like them to be painted as soon as possible.
Dan Fetty - reported two corners of the flower bed at the end of Lakeshore Drive have been removed and are in need of repair. Reviewed the service department inventory and asked about 2 lawn mowers noted on the report. Requested Mr. Hamilton to acquire bids for having grass cut on hillsides and Millbrook Park.
Mike Payton - stated the village had lost a past Fire Chief, Elmer Oliver and Portsmouth had lost a past Police Officer, Ed Haney and he would like to compliment the Police and Fire Departments for all they do. Congratulated Ryan Ottney on a new baby boy.
There being 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 7:30 p.m.
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President of Council
Passed:_____________,2010
Attest:___________________
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