Sunday, April 18, 2010

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
APRIL 6, 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. Salyers, Mr. Payton, Mr. Imes, and Mr. Williams. Mr. Payton made a motion to excuse Mr. Mills. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.

Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer

Mr. Fetty made a motion to correct the minutes from March 16, 2010, for the vote regarding the Challenger League to read 4 ayes and 2 nays. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0. After the correction, Mr. Fetty made a motion to accept and file. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0. Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the minutes from the special council meeting held March 30, 2010. Mr. Payton seconded the minutes. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.

Reports from Visitors:

Mike Staggs, Superintendent of New Boston Schools - presented a progress report of the New Boston Local Schools for information. Invited everyone to stop by or call if there are any questions. Also asked for the availability of the baseball fields in New Boston. Mr. Warren stated he has no jurisdiction on school matters and asked Mr. Staggs if he would like to refer to Lands and Buildings Committee. Mr. Williams asked for a brief summary of the new school situation. Mr. Staggs stated they were never told for any reason there was a delay of the school and then at the last meeting OSFC stated it was on hold for several reasons-retaining wall, soil and cost. He reported they have already spent $650,000 for studies, architecture, etc., and would be hard to make up those costs. Mr. Lytten asked what it would mean if council would or would not approve the land. He said the project was already behind schedule and if council is not willing to provide the ball park land then why should the school wait. If council is willing to provide the land, the shape of the building would have to be changed and more studies completed. Referred to Lands and Buildings Committee.

Bryce Flowers, Gallia Street, New Boston - asked about the Village Yard Sale. Council decided on June 5, 2010. Vendors are welcome.


Reports of:

James Warren, Mayor - mayor's report for March 2010. Mr. Fetty 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.

Lana Loper, Clerk - absent

Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent

Walter Lytten, Legal Council - no report

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - Clean up day will be in September. Reported he had ordered a new control box for the traffic light at Glenwood Avenue.

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - absent but report was presented for March, 2010. 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.

Darrold Clark, Police Chief - presented police report. After discussion regarding overtime, Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.

Chris Bender, Fire Chief - no report


Reports of Chairmen of Committees:

Junior Williams, Laws and Finance - presented a report of two meetings held in March. The 1st meeting the projected revenues for 2010 needed adjusted and the 2nd meeting showed the expenditures also needed to be reduced due to revenue. Committee recommends that a resolution be brought in to reduce the spending by $100,000. The reductions should be presented to council by May 4th. All employees are urged to control spending, reduce overtime and be concerned with cost measures. The committee also recommends, if possible, not to reduce wages of employees. Mr. Williams asked for recommendation of council for the reduction of the $100,000. 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. A roll was called for the approval of the $100,000 cut in spending. The vote was ayes-5.


Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions:

An ordinance was read rezoning property located in the 3600 block of Rhodes Avenue from residential to commercial 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. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. Mr. Salyers made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 13-10. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.

Third reading was given to an ordinance amending section 305.091 one-half hour parking zones in the Village of New Boston. Mr. Salyers moved to adopt Ordinance No. 14-10. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.

Second reading was given to an ordinance authorizing the issuance of a permit to Wheelersburg Challenger League to solicit charitable contributions from occupants of motor vehicles on a highway pursuant to a permit be issued by the clerk at the direction of council. Mr. Payton made a motion for the 2nd reading. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-4 (Fetty, Payton, Imes, Williams) nays - 1 (Salyers)

A resolution was read recognizing Kayla McDaniel upon her selection as River Days Queen Contestant from Glenwood High School. Mr. Payton made a motion for the resolution. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.


New Business:

Dan Fetty - asked if the therapy place is still going in the mall. Mr. Warren stated he had not heard. Mr. Fetty said a fitness place may come in. He reported he is still working with SSU regarding the ways to save money. Thanked SFI for the expansion.

Mike Payton - Also thanked SFI. Also reported a long time volunteer of the community, Hubert Kimbler, passed away and mentioned he was a very special person.

Ralph Imes - thanked SFI. Reported a resident called him regarding water backing up and asked Mr. Hamilton to check it out.

Junior Williams - also thanked SFI and Hadsell Construction. Asked for the ordinance regarding Medicount be brought in. Stated Mr. Hamilton has been working on the flood wall project for a while and now we're facing the problem. Asked Mr. Hamilton for an update of the flood wall. He stated if Portsmouth or New Boston gets discreditedit would mean all residents would be required to get flood insurance.

Mr. Fetty scheduled a Lands and Buildings meeting for Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

There being no further business, Mr. Williams moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

_______________________________
President of Council

Passed: ____________________, 2010

Attest: _________________________
Clerk of Council

Thursday, April 8, 2010

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES

MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MARCH 30, 2010

Special session of New Boston Village Council was called in order at 5:00 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.

Mr. Warren stated the meeting was held to pass the twelve months appropriations for 2010.


READING OF ORDINANCE:

An ordinance was read to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenses of the Village of New Boston, Ohio, for twelve months ending December 31, 2010, and declaring an emergency.

Mr. Salyers 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. Fetty made a motion to adopt Ordinance 12-10. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. Mr. Warren declared the meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m.

________________________
President of Council

Passed: _______________, 2010

Attest: ________________________
Clerk of Council

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES

MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MARCH 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. Williams, Mr. Payton, Mr. Mills, Mr. Imes and Mr. Salyers.

Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer

Mr. Fetty stated the minutes from March 2, 2010, should be amended to correct the roll call on reading on communications. The last paragraph on communications should read ayes-4 (Payton, Mills, Imes, Williams) nays-2 (Salyers, Fetty). Mr. Williams made a motion to amend the minutes from March 2, 2010. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the minutes. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

Reports from Visitors: Gary Blackburn, Rhodes Avenue, New Boston - spoke to council regarding Ordinance No. 7-10 requiring a collection permit of $30.00 for anyone hauling or transporting trash in the Village. He is against the ordinance and feels the cost will be passed on to the businesses in the Village. Also feels the merchants should be informed better regarding ordinances that would involve them. Mayor and council thanked Mr. Blackburn for coming.

Mike Bell and Ryan Sammons addressed the reasoning for the Wheelersburg Challenger League collecting funds in the Village. Explained the league is for any child in Scioto County with disabilities and the money collected is for the families to be able to attend state tournament. They would be very thankful if council does allow the ordinance to pass and thanked council for allowing them to solicit in the past.

No Petitions

No Communications

Reports of:

James Warren, Mayor-reported he had talked to Bryce Flowers and he would like to have the Village Yard Sale of June 5, 2010 and there will be no fee. Vendors are also invited to set up. Mr. Mills made a motion to bring in resolution for the yard sale. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. Reported a case in the Village for indigent burial for Pamela Shaw who lived on Glenwood Avenue. Mr. Warren stated our policy on indigent burial needs to be reviewed. Mr. Payton made a motion to approve payment for the indigent burial. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.

Recommended that Jeff Craig be appointed to permanent fireman/driver since he has completed his probationary period. Mr. Salyers made a motion for the appointment. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Reported the Planning Commission had a meeting regarding property at 3631/3637 Rhodes Avenue. The commission recommends changing the area from residential to commercial. Sam Darnell is reputable in business and this would be good for the area. Mr. Mills made a motion to bring in an ordinance to rezone 3631 & 3637 to commercial. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

Reported he and Steve revisited the Coke Plant property and some buildings are now being torn down. Cleanup for the diesel shop had not been granted and Inframetals probably will not sign until that is done.

Lana Loper, Clerk - presented 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.

Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent

Walter Lytten, Legal Council - no report

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - reported no litter signs have been posted, still working on the sick leave report and a report showing all property owned by the Village including small parcels. The flood defense has been working since Saturday afternoon and be in operation until Friday. Reported Mr. Cartee has signed a purchase agreement with the Eagles and he is very interested in the parcel located in that area owned by the Village. After discussion, council asked if the property could be appraised. Mr. Williams made a motion to have the property appraised not to exceed $1000.00 and the cost be added to the purchase price. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Fetty stated the Lands and Buildings Committee will look at the land.

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - no report

Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented report date March 16, 2010. Mr. Salyers 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.

Chris Bender, Fire Chief - thanked council for the appointment of Jeff Craig.


Reports of Chairman of Committee:

Junior Williams, Laws & Finances - reported the committee had met and will meet again on March 25, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. The meeting scheduled on March 18 has been cancelled. Also scheduled a special council meeting for March 30, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. to pass twelve month appropriation.

Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - noticed a right lane closed sign had been posted on Rhodes and asked if there was a turn lane closed sign that could be posted instead. Mr. Hamilton stated he would check.

Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings - asked about property at 3870 Gallia. Mr. Hamilton stated they are working on that property.


Reading of Ordinances & Resolutions:

An ordinance was read authorizing the issuance of a permit to the American Red Cross to solicit charitable contribution 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 to adopt Ordinance No. 9-10. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes - 4 (Williams, Mills, Payton, Imes), nays - 2 (Fetty, Salyers).

Second reading was given to an ordinance amending section 305.10 one-half hour parking zones in the Village of New Boston. 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-6.

An ordinance was read amending section 305.10 of the codified ordinances of the Village of New Boston, Ohio, and declaring an emergency. Mr. Salyers 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. Fetty moved the Ordinance No. 10-10 be adopted. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

A first reading was given an ordinance authorizing the issuance of a permit to Wheelersburg Challenger League 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. After discussion, Mr. Williams made a motion to amend the ordinance for the date to be June 12 and not June 5. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: Mr. Williams made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes - 6. Mr. Williams made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

An ordinance was read appropriating amounts in the various funds of the village and declaring an emergency. Mr. Salyers 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. Salyers made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 11-10. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

A resolution was read commending members of the New Boston Glenwood High School girls varsity basketball team upon winning the SOC Championship. Mr. Payton made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 8-10. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.


NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Mills - made a motion for the master pay ordinance to reflect a 50% pay decrease in council pay. After discussion, the roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes - 3 (Mills, Payton, Williams) Nays (Fetty, Salyers, Imes). Mr. Warren stated the motion did not carry.

Mr. Salyers - asked if vehicles are allowed parked in yards with for sale signs on them. Mr. Hamilton stated he would check on that car. Also reported trucks are still turning on Vine Street from Gallia.

Mr. Fetty - asked if police and fire have own personnel policies? Chief of Fire and Police stated yes and copies are available in those departments. Reported he, Mike and Ralph had attended an OML meeting for new councilmen and he will attend a meeting at Shawnee State representing New Boston about supply purchasing. Congratulated Chief Clark for his 40 years of service.

Mr. Payton - asked Steve if the newspaper had misquoted his statement about the floodwall costs of $300,000. Steve stated that was the lowest bid. Mr. Hamilton stated that all river cities will get together later regarding flood walls. Reported Little League Opening Day is May 1 and the parade will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Mr. Imes - complimented New Boston and Portsmouth Fire Departments for a job well done at a fire at 6th and Harmon.

Mr. Warren - congratulated Chief Clark for the 40 years of services.

There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting adjourned. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

_____________________________________
President of Council

Passed: __________________ 2010

Attest: _________________________________
Clerk of Council