NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL

MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 16, 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. Mills, Mr. Imes and Mr. Salyers.

Mr. Mills made a motion to excuse the absent member, Mr. Williams. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.

Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer

Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the minutes from February 2, 2010. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.

No Visitors

Communications - A permit request was presented from Mike Bell for the Wheelersburg "Challenger" League to solicit funds at Wal-Mart entrance and the corner of Gallia Street and Rt. 139. Mr. Salyers asked if we will still continue to allow solicitation. Mr. Fetty asked if they were a 501 (c) (3) which our ordinance does state they have to be. Mr. Mills made a motion for the Mayor to check to see if they have a 501 (c) (3). Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.

Reports of:

James Warren, Mayor-presented Mayor's Court report for January, 2010. Mr. Salyers 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. Reported he was in a meeting with Mr. Murray from the state and reported the state was not satisfied with the present site of the new school for New Boston. They had sent a team down to look at other sights. Mr. Warren explained the state is interested in the Millbrook ball park and presented maps showing location. How the property would be obtained by lease or purchase is still a question. The cost would fit in and the school would still be the same design. Mr. Imes asked if AEP owns the property. Mr. Lytten stated a title search would be done. Mr. Fetty asked if formal request from the school has been received. Mr. Warren said no and this is why he is presenting to council for review. Both sides, Village and School Board needs to get together and would be up to the School Board to approach council.

Lana Loper, Clerk-presented report for January, 2010. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.

Kathy Bender, Treasurer-absent

Walter Lytten, Legal Council-suggested the codified ordinance regarding one-half parking zones in the Village be amended. Council recommended the change and he will bring in a new ordinance next meeting.

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator-reported he had received a letter from ODOT regarding the purchase of salt for the 2010-2011 season. He requested council bring in an ordinance allowing him to sign the agreement with the state. Mr. Mills made a motion to bring in an ordinance allowing the purchase of the salt agreement. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0. Submitted work schedule and job descriptions to council. Submitted a report regarding no right turns in the Village and the reason he feels they should stay that way. Suggested it be referred to Streets and Alleys Committee. Mr. Fetty made that motion to bring in to the Streets and Alleys Committee for review. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0. Also reported he had researched the traffic lights and had asked Mr. Lytten to amend section 305.10 or refer this to Streets and Alleys Committee. Mr. Mills made a motion to refer to the committee. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.

Presented a quote for no littering signs for alleys. This was also referred to Streets and Alleys Committee. Reported lots of salt has been used and potholes will be patched when the weather breaks. On February 9, the front wheel on new salt truck locked up and the state salted Rt. 52 east and west. Thanked Mr. Sturgill and the state for helping the Village.

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director-absent

Darrold Clark, Chief of Police-presented report dated 2/15/10. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0. Also submitted a report showing the police department passed the health inspection. Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0. Also submitted a work schedule

Chris Bender, Fire Chief-work schedule has been completed and will submit later. Working on specs for the exhaust system and generator.


REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Jon Mills reviewed a report submitted by Junior Williams regarding a Laws and Finance meeting held on February 8, 2010. The report stated the committee reviewed beginning balances and estimated revenues and expenditures and they were less than expected. Asked that all departments review for possible savings and ask for a wage and salary study by the Wage and Salary Committee. The committee also recommends an agreement with Medicount Management and reviewed traffic light ordinances. Mr. Salyers Made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.

Ralph Imes: Streets and Alleys - set meeting for Monday, February 22 at 4PM.


READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Third reading was given to an ordinance authorizing the issuance of a permit to 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 moved to adopt Ordinance No. 6-10. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.

First reading was given to an ordinance authorizing the issuance of a permit to The American Red Cross 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 1st reading. Mr. Payton 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 to the Village of New Boston, Ohio, requiring a collection permit of $30.00 to be issued by the Village Administrator. Mr. Mills made a motion for the 2nd reading. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.


NEW BUSINESS:

Dan Fetty - reported signs were being posted around the village and asked that the companies be contacted and let them know there could be fines. Mr. Hamilton said he would give them a call.

Mike Payton - made a motion to bring in an ordinance for the agreement with Medicount Management. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. Asked that a memorandum regarding sick leave be reviewed and updated. Reported the mayor presented the 1960's basketball team with proclamations and turned out to be a nice night. Also congratulated the girls' varsity team on winning their fourth straight SOC title. Thanked everyone for attending tonight's meeting.

Ralph Imes - reported he received a call from residents and they have noticed someone else's trash in their garbage. Mr. Hamilton said for them to call in and report and he would check the trash to find out who is dumping garbage.

Mayor thanked everyone for showing up tonight and knows we're all here for the same purpose, community development and the children.

There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

________________________
President of Council

Passed: _______________, 2010

Attest: _____________________
Clerk of Council