NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 2, 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. Payton, Mr. Imes, Mr. Williams, and Mr. Mills. Mr. Mills made a motion to excuse the absent member, Mr. Salyers. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer
Mr. Payton asked minutes from January 19, 2010 be corrected to the following statements: Asked why we could not continue turning on red with caution at the CVS light and Mr. Lytten said the state does not recognize our sign. He also corrected a statement regarding Elmer Oliver and Ed Haney which should have been attributed to Mr. Fetty.
Reports from visitors:
Tom Steuer, from Medicount Management, Inc. - explained the billing procedures for Motor Vehicle Accidents. He explained years ago only police and tow trucks were called to accidents, but today fire departments are also called out. Strict guidelines are now used for HAZMAT. His company bills the insurance companies for the clean-up and the billing practice is according to State of Ohio. This is an opportunity to recover manpower costs and an ultimate source of revenue. If interested, council would need to sign a contract and pass an ordinance. Their cost for MVA is 10% of amount collected and EMS is about 7-7%. The initial cost for set-up $500.00 but not due right up-front. Mr. Hamilton asked about billing for the service department call outs. Mr. Steuer stated he would double check. Council and Mayor thanked Mr. Steuer for the information.
Michael Bailey from Shawnee Computer - requested a 30 minute parking area in front of their store which would be more convenient for customers to carry in and out computers for repair. They also presented a letter for the request. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the letter. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0. Mr. Mills made a motion to bring in the ordinance for the 30 minute parking area in front of Shawnee Computers. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
James Warren, Mayor - presented a year end report for 2009 for Mayor's Court. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0. Reported he had attended a meeting last Wednesday concerning the school and at this time the new school has been put on hold. There was several questions about the sight and they are still looking at other places. One sight would be down near where State Electric was, another is Stanton School area, the old Wal-Mart and the horse field. They are looking at the lake bottoms which is a flood prone area. This is mainly a school issue but does concern the Village. The Village does support the schools and will stand behind them.
Lana Loper, Clerk - absent
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent
Walter Lytten,Legal Counsel - absent
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - signs have been posted not to turn left at the water treatment plant. Service Department has been working flood defense.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - absent but had report for January, 2010. 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 5-0.
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - no report
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - reported the fire department received a grant from FEMA and DHS in the amount of $58,900 for a generator. The village cost is $3100. He reported that Eric Brown and his father-in-law had filed the applications and he gives them credit. 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 5-0.
Reports of Committees:
Mr. Warren reported Mr. Payton wanted to do something for the 1960 basketball team that will be recognized at halftime on January 12, 2010 and since there is no time for a resolution, he will make sure something is done.
Junior Williams, Laws and Finances - set up meeting for February 8 at 4:00 p.m.
Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
A 2nd reading was given to an ordinance 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. Mills made a motion for the 2nd reading. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5
An ordinance was read appropriating amounts in the various funds from 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. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4-10. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
An Ordinance was read authorizing the Mayor of the Village of New Boston of Scioto County, Ohio, to sign an agreement with ODOT to propose to do a slide repair on St. Rt. 139 within the Village Corporation limits 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. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance 5-10. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
An Ordinance was read amending section 951.02(b) of the codified ordinances of the Village of New Boston, Ohio, requiring a collection permit of $30.00 to be issued by the Village Administrator. Mr. Mills moved to make this the 1st reading. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
New Business:
Dan Fetty - asked what the status was of the paving on St. Rt. 52 east and west? Mr. Hamilton stated the state was supposed to pave last year from Wal-Mart Way to the filtration plant. He has not heard any thing further but he would call District 9 to find out. Requested to review ordinance 305.13 & 305.10 at the finance meeting. Also would like to see the fire hydrants painted. Mayor stated it was on the agenda for this summer. Asked Chief Bender who would be doing the work. Chief Bender said they would.
Mike Payton - asked about Bill Craig's pay for doing the traffic lights. Mr. Williams said he is on payroll and is paid a flat fee. Asked Mr. Hamilton could get a cost on "No Dumping" signs to post in alleys. Welcomed Fantastic Sams to New Boston. He commented on the loss of Dr. David Livingston. He was a community leader and was involved with the youth.
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 8:10 p.m.
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President of Council
Passed: ________________, 2010
Attest: ______________________
Clerk of Council
