MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MARCH 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. Williams, Mr. Payton, Mr. Mills, Mr. Imes, and Mr. Salyers.
Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer
Mr. Mills moved to accept and file the minutes from February 16, 2010. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
No Reports from Visitors
No Petitions
Reading of Communications: presented the Challenger League does have a 501(c)(3) through the Wheelersburg Little League and is requesting solicitation. Mr. Fetty asked if Rt. 139 & Gallia Street could be eliminated. Mayor stated that would be a council decision. After discussion, Mr. Fetty made a motion to eliminate the sight collection on Rt. 139 & Gallia Street for the Challenger League. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: abstain-1 (Payton), nays-3 (Mills, Williams, Imes), ayes-2 (Salyers, Fetty). Mr. Mills made a motion to allow the Challenger League to solicit on May 15 and June 5. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-4 (Payton, Mills, Fetty, Williams) nays-2 (Salyers, Fetty).
Also a letter was received from Ronald Cartee requesting the Village of New Boston to sell the parking area adjacent to the Eagles Building in Wal-Mart Center. Mr. Hamilton explained the property would need to be appraised, surveyed and an agreement to maintain right-of-way, etc., before any sell would be made upon approval of council. After discussion, Mr. Williams made a motion to accept and file the letter. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor - Submitted Mayor's court report for February, 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 6-0. Reported Mike and Steve met with Mike Bell today and reported Daymar is doing well. Also reported he had attended another drug meeting and feels the community is coming together against drugs.
Lana Loper - no report
Kathy Bender - no report
Walter Lytten, Legal Council - reviewed details with council regarding the contract with Medi-Count.
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - reported pump stations will be inspected next week by Black & Veach, an engineering firm hired by the corps of engineers. Also reported that later walls and levies will be inspected. Reported he had filed a 100% federal grant with Sherrod Brown's office for flood defense. Federal EPA will be here this month regarding sewers and the bypass problem. Long term program needs to be in place. To fix the overflow problem at Webb alley would cost about $50,000 to $100,000 and the same for West Avenue. Reported a Planning Commission meeting has been set for Monday, March 15, at 4:00 regarding property at 3631 and 3637 Rhodes Avenue and reported letters have been sent to land owners around that area. This meeting has been requested by Cathy and Sam Darnell.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - report for February, 2010. Mr. Fetty made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - reports dated March 2 and report by Capt. Goins regarding traffic accidents related to intersections were presented. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the reports. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - presented a schedule report for the fire department. Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warred declared the motion carried 6-0.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Ralph Imes-Streets & Alleys: reported the committee had met and discussed no litter signs for alleys. They also discussed replacing traffic lights at Lakeview and Gallia and Harrisonville and Gallia and recommended the lights be purchased from capital improvement fund. Also discussed removing the no turn sign on red signs on York Street and on Center Street turning east onto Rt. 52. 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 6-0.
READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A third reading was given to an ordinance 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 adopt Ordinance No. 7-10. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A second 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 2nd reading. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-4 (Williams, Mills, Imes, & Fetty); nays-2 (Payton & Salyers)
An ordinance was read amending section 305.091 one-half hour parking zones in the Village of New Boston. Mr. Mills made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Williams 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 cooperative purchasing agreement for sodium chloride with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) 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. Payton seconded the motion. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Mills made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 8-10. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A resolution was read in support of an application to the Department of Development and declaring an emergency. Mr. Payton 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. Mills made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 6-10. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A resolution was read supporting the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant and the economic redevelopment of the DOE Reservation. Mr. Imes 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. Payton made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 7-10. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
NEW BUSINESS
Junior Williams-set meeting for finance committee for March 10, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. regarding nine months appropriations for 2010.
Jon Mills-sends sympathy to the Mildred Thompson family. She was past Clerk of Courts for Scioto County for many years.
Terry Salyers-reported you can now look on google and find Rhodes and Gallia Streets.
Dan Fetty-reported some of the street signs are missing and some need painted. Mr. Hamilton stated he will get costs.
Mike Payton-also sends sympathy to Mildred Thompson's family. Asked to bring in resolution for New Boston High School girls basketball team for winning the SOC for the 4th straight year and one also for Kayla McDaniel for representing New Boston in River Day's.
Ralph Imes-sends regrets to Mildred Thompson family. Mr. Imes also moved to bring in an ordinance amending section 305.10 of the codified ordinance regarding traffic control signs. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
_________________________
President of Council
Passed: __________________, 2010
Attest: _______________________
Clerk of Courts
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