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.
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President of Council
Passed: __________________ 2010
Attest: _________________________________
Clerk of Council
