MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MAY 18, 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. Williams, Mr. Mills, Mr. Payton and Mr. Imes.
Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer
Mr. Williams made a motion to accept and file the minutes from May 4, 2010. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. Mr. Fetty asked for the following corrections to the minutes: detail of trash collections starting June 7, 2010, pick up will only be one day a week on each end of New Boston, Mondays-West of Glenwood and Friday-East of Glenwood. Also to remove the word "including" from his statement regarding no parking on sidewalks in front of the stadium. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports from Visitors:
Mike Bell, Challenger League-spoke to council regarding the solicitation of funds for the league. Asked that the ordinance be passed by emergency so there would be sufficient time for the collection.
Natalie Shonwiler-Shigley, Crystal Creech and Caleb Lawson-also reported to council how important the solicitation is in order for the kids and parents to be able to attend the state tournament by the collection which helps pay for gas, food and lodging.
Harry Wadington and Sandy Lattimore-spoke to council regarding a summer food service. They stated this is the first year for the program and will feed children up to the age of 18 or 21 if disabled, two times a day, morning at 9:00 a.m. and evening at 6:00 p.m. starting June 1 for 58 days. Locations are at Kiwanis Park and Milbrook Park and will be Monday through Friday. Reported the food will have to be eaten on site. Council members thanked Mr. Wadington and Pastor Lattimore for coming and sharing the program details and council members stated they fully support the program.
Brian Savage and Frank Harmon, Ohio Insurance Services-presented to council a health care plan for village employees. He stated he had met with our insurance committee previously and wanted to explain his proposal showing not only cost savings in health but also vision, dental and life. He stated his company works with many public entities and feels he has offered the village a better plan at a lower cost. After discussing other questions regarding the plan, council thanked Mr. Savage and Mr. Harmon for their presentation and stated they would consider the plan. Mr. Williams made a motion for a special council meeting on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss health insurance. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. He also set a finance committee meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday to start the 2011 budget.
Forest Malone, Jr.-stated he has a house for sale and would like for the women's shelter to consider buying it. Mr. Lytten said he would have to deal with county commissioners. He also asked for help in cleaning on clean-up day in September.
No petitions
No Communications
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor - no report
Lana Loper, Clerk - presented report for April, 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 - asked if council wanted to add to the finance meeting a public hearing regarding the possible sale of land through CIC to Mr. Cartee. He stated the finance committee has to meet twice to consider and then recommend to council the land be sold. Mr. Williams stated the public hearing will be added to the finance committee meeting on May 26.
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - no report
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - no report
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented a report dated May 18. After some discussion about the report, Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Don Raike, Captain of Fire - no report
Reports of Committee Chairmen:
Junior Williams, Laws & Finance-reported there was a meeting held on May 10, 2010 and discussed what could be done regarding $150,000 cuts. Several proposals were made to the committee to reduce 2010 costs. Cuts had previously been reduced for insurance, supplies and other operating costs. The committee recommends additional cuts be made in pay, reduction in workforce and transfers of money to cover the cuts. The committee believes the cost adjustments will put the village back on the right fiscal path and, in due time, hope to restore the wages of employees and return the workforce to the previous number of personnel. Mr. Williams made a motion to bring in an ordinance to make changes to the Master Pay Ordinance for .50 wage reduction and to change the Village Administrator's to be paid out of Community Development Fund and bring in by emergency. The ordinance would be retroactive as of May 30, 2010. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Williams also made a motion to bring in an ordinance for the State Grant Fund balance transferred to the General Fund and bring in as an emergency. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
Mr. Payton made a motion to accept and file the finance report. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys-reported he had received a complaint regarding speed bumps in alley in the 4200 block of Rhodes. Mr. Hamilton said when rain dries up, the bumps will be replaced.
Mike Payton, Utilities and Communications-no report
Jon Mills, Flood, Sewage and Service-reported the committee met yesterday to update the committee on an upcoming meeting that will be held at the Community Center on May 25th at 1:00 p.m. from representatives from state offices to discuss the flood walls and levees. FEMA has mandated that all flood walls and levees be inspected. Reported the committee understands there is no money in the budget for the engineering which would cost about $300,000. The meeting on the 25th is to let the representative know there is no funding for the mandates and we are seeking help from them. The committee also discussed sewage bypassing at Webb Alley, concerns with the watershed on the draft plans for the New Boston Schools proposed construction and Mr. Hamilton reported that the Brownfield Corporation had been in contact with Randy Nichols concerning the old Coke plant and everything looks good. Mr. Fetty made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren delcared the motion carried 6-0.
Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary-no report
Dan Fetty, Land & Buildings-no report
Reading of Ordinances & Resolutions:
Second reading was given an ordinance authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into an agreement with Rosetta Communications for creation, maintenance and technical support for a village internet web site and declaring an emergency. Mr. Fetty 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. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 15-10. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read 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. Mr. Williams 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-4 (Williams, Mills, Payton, Imes), nays 2 (Fetty, Salyers). Since the reading failed, Mr. Williams made a motion to amend the ordinance to change the dates to June 19 and July 10. Mr. Mills seconded the amendment. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-4 (Williams, Payton, Mills, Imes), nays-2 (Fetty, Salyers). Mr. Williams made a motion for the 1st reading with new dates. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes (Williams, Payton, Mills, Imes), nays-2 (Fetty, Salyers).
An ordinance was read establishing and implementing a program to charge a user fee for the delivery of emergency fire department service for vehicular accidents provided by the Village of New Boston Fire Department. Mr. Williams made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read appropriating and transferring amounts in the various funds of the village 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. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Payton made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 16-10. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
No Resolutions
New Business:
Mr. Imes - None
Mr. Williams - None
Mr. Mills - thanked the Challenger League for coming in.
Mr. Salyers - none
Mr. Fetty - asked that no parking zones be painted yellow and recommended the Streets & Alleys Committee to meet to review Section 351.03 of the codified ordinances. Mr. Imes set the meeting for May 26, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. Also asked if the lighting problem on Pine Street has been taken care of. Mr. Hamilton stated the order is in and the lights will be replaced on each end. Reported that Sam Darnell needs to be called and have barriers placed around the construction site.
Mike Payton-thanked the representatives from the summer food program and the Challenger League for coming in. Reported the high school graduation is this Friday and the Memorial Day celebration is at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 20 at the park. Guest speaker is Colonel Terry Johnson.
There being no further business, Mr. Payton moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
_________________________
President of Council
Passed:_________________,2010
Attest: _____________________
Clerk of Council
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Sunday, May 16, 2010
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MAY 4, 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 made a motion to accept and file the minutes from April 20, 2010. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports from Visitors:
Mike Bell, Challenger League - presented another application for the Challenger League to solicit funds on May 8. He found out the 3rd reading from the last meeting had been voted down. Mr. Lytten reported the vote was only 3 ayes and does have to pass by a vote of 4 members of council for ordinances or resolutions. Mr. Bell asked for the location of Rt. 139 & Gallia. Mr. Lytten stated an ordinance would have to be brought in. Mr. Williams made a motion for an ordinance be brought in to give a permit to the Challenger League to solicit funds at the corner of Rt. 139 & Gallia on May 22 & June 12. Also he requested the ordinance be by emergency. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes (Williams, Payton, Mills, Imes) nays (Fetty, Salyers)
No petitions
Communication - Winnie Keaton will be asking for a meeting of the zoning committee for a house he owns to be rezoned to business.
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor - presented Mayor's court report for April 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 council had asked him to make budget cuts of $100,000. He presented a report showing different scenarios regarding those cuts which included layoffs, pay cuts and extra costs for benefits to employees. Reported Infra-Metals has signed contract and hope will begin by the end of the year. Warren asked if the finance committee would like to meet again regarding the cuts and to begin the 2011 budget. Mr. Williams stated he would like to set the meeting Monday, May 10 at 4:00 p.m. He asked that everyone look to see if we are at a minimum number of employees in each department before wages and other benefits be cut. Due to flooding on Sunday, police and fire departments were called out and some overtime had been paid. Thanked Portsmouth Police and fire departments for helping out. Mr. Mills moved to accept and file the report. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. Congratulated Steve on his new baby girl. Congratulated police, fire and service departments for doing a good job with the flooding. Reported there will be a Memorial Day service on May 20 at 12:00 p.m. at the park memorial.
Lana Loper, Treasurer - No report
Walter Lytten, Solicitor - No report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - trash pickup will be Thursday and Friday only this week due to the flood. Also the village will only have trash pickup one day a week starting June 7 on Monday and Thursday. Street cleaning will be two days a month for Gallia and Rhodes and one day a month for side streets. Service department has been cleaning Lakeview & York from the flooding and will clean ballpark soon. Pump station #7 was open last night and will close tomorrow evening. Reported he has been in contact with Kim Carver to discuss recovering expenses from the flooding. Still working on the property transfers and he is still waiting on quotes for the red lights.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - presented report for April, 2010. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Darrold Clark, Police Chief - presented report dated May 4, 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. Thanked service departments for their help with the flooding.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - commended service department and firemen for helping with the flood.
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws & Finances - no report
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - no report but did mention several potholes around the village is in need of repair.
Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications - no report
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - no report
Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary - no report
Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings - no report
Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions:
First reading was given an ordinance authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into an agreement with Rosetta Communications for creation, maintenance and technical support for a village web site. Mr. Williams made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes - 6.
New Business:
Mr. Payton - thanked everyone for helping during the flood including the Portsmouth Police & Fire. Reported there was no Little League Parade due to the weather and the season will start tomorrow or Thursday. Challenger League will play sometime at the park. Also congratulated Steve on the new baby.
Mr. Imes - reported there are several lots in the village are less than 40 ft. and would like to reduce the footage requirements. Mr. Hamilton stated the Land and Buildings Committee has been working on that.
Mr. Williams - also thanked all employees for helping with the flooding. Reported he has been reviewing the MVA and corrections found to be made is not charging for EMS and not to pick & choose. Mr. Imes made a motion to bring in an ordinance for Medi-Count. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. He asked about rules of taking action for motions, ordinances and resolutions, because of the action taken last council meeting regarding the ballpark and being available for the new school. He felt the recommendation regarding the land should have been done by a resolution or ordinance and not just a motion. Mr. Lytten stated action not required by law will be done by ordinance or resolution. He said he will do some further checking on that law, as Mr. Williams has asked for clarification. Mr. Williams stated he felt what better use for our land if not for the schools. He also congratulated Steve and his wife, Sam, on the new baby.
Mr. Mills - good job done by all departments with the flooding. A meeting was requested by Mr. Hamilton for the Flood and Sewage Committee to meet. Mr. Mills set the meeting for May 17 at 4:00 p.m. to review the condition of the levies.
Mr. Salyers - asked if we provided vests for people working from STAR and the courts. Mr. Hamilton stated he would make sure they were provided with one. Also thanked fire, service, and police for their help.
Mr. Fetty - bragged on the service department for keeping the village clean and helping out with the flood. Also thanked police and fire. Asked why we are letting signs being posted regarding yard sales. Mr. Hamilton and Chief Clark stated their departments do take them down and ask the person not to post again. Mr. Fetty asked that the no vehicles in the park be enforced and also no parking on sidewalks, including in front of the stadium be enforced.
There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting adjourned. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
___________________________
President of Council
Passed: _________________, 2010
Attest: ___________________
Clerk of Council
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MAY 4, 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 made a motion to accept and file the minutes from April 20, 2010. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports from Visitors:
Mike Bell, Challenger League - presented another application for the Challenger League to solicit funds on May 8. He found out the 3rd reading from the last meeting had been voted down. Mr. Lytten reported the vote was only 3 ayes and does have to pass by a vote of 4 members of council for ordinances or resolutions. Mr. Bell asked for the location of Rt. 139 & Gallia. Mr. Lytten stated an ordinance would have to be brought in. Mr. Williams made a motion for an ordinance be brought in to give a permit to the Challenger League to solicit funds at the corner of Rt. 139 & Gallia on May 22 & June 12. Also he requested the ordinance be by emergency. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes (Williams, Payton, Mills, Imes) nays (Fetty, Salyers)
No petitions
Communication - Winnie Keaton will be asking for a meeting of the zoning committee for a house he owns to be rezoned to business.
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor - presented Mayor's court report for April 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 council had asked him to make budget cuts of $100,000. He presented a report showing different scenarios regarding those cuts which included layoffs, pay cuts and extra costs for benefits to employees. Reported Infra-Metals has signed contract and hope will begin by the end of the year. Warren asked if the finance committee would like to meet again regarding the cuts and to begin the 2011 budget. Mr. Williams stated he would like to set the meeting Monday, May 10 at 4:00 p.m. He asked that everyone look to see if we are at a minimum number of employees in each department before wages and other benefits be cut. Due to flooding on Sunday, police and fire departments were called out and some overtime had been paid. Thanked Portsmouth Police and fire departments for helping out. Mr. Mills moved to accept and file the report. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. Congratulated Steve on his new baby girl. Congratulated police, fire and service departments for doing a good job with the flooding. Reported there will be a Memorial Day service on May 20 at 12:00 p.m. at the park memorial.
Lana Loper, Treasurer - No report
Walter Lytten, Solicitor - No report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - trash pickup will be Thursday and Friday only this week due to the flood. Also the village will only have trash pickup one day a week starting June 7 on Monday and Thursday. Street cleaning will be two days a month for Gallia and Rhodes and one day a month for side streets. Service department has been cleaning Lakeview & York from the flooding and will clean ballpark soon. Pump station #7 was open last night and will close tomorrow evening. Reported he has been in contact with Kim Carver to discuss recovering expenses from the flooding. Still working on the property transfers and he is still waiting on quotes for the red lights.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - presented report for April, 2010. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Darrold Clark, Police Chief - presented report dated May 4, 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. Thanked service departments for their help with the flooding.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - commended service department and firemen for helping with the flood.
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws & Finances - no report
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - no report but did mention several potholes around the village is in need of repair.
Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications - no report
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - no report
Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary - no report
Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings - no report
Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions:
First reading was given an ordinance authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into an agreement with Rosetta Communications for creation, maintenance and technical support for a village web site. Mr. Williams made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes - 6.
New Business:
Mr. Payton - thanked everyone for helping during the flood including the Portsmouth Police & Fire. Reported there was no Little League Parade due to the weather and the season will start tomorrow or Thursday. Challenger League will play sometime at the park. Also congratulated Steve on the new baby.
Mr. Imes - reported there are several lots in the village are less than 40 ft. and would like to reduce the footage requirements. Mr. Hamilton stated the Land and Buildings Committee has been working on that.
Mr. Williams - also thanked all employees for helping with the flooding. Reported he has been reviewing the MVA and corrections found to be made is not charging for EMS and not to pick & choose. Mr. Imes made a motion to bring in an ordinance for Medi-Count. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. He asked about rules of taking action for motions, ordinances and resolutions, because of the action taken last council meeting regarding the ballpark and being available for the new school. He felt the recommendation regarding the land should have been done by a resolution or ordinance and not just a motion. Mr. Lytten stated action not required by law will be done by ordinance or resolution. He said he will do some further checking on that law, as Mr. Williams has asked for clarification. Mr. Williams stated he felt what better use for our land if not for the schools. He also congratulated Steve and his wife, Sam, on the new baby.
Mr. Mills - good job done by all departments with the flooding. A meeting was requested by Mr. Hamilton for the Flood and Sewage Committee to meet. Mr. Mills set the meeting for May 17 at 4:00 p.m. to review the condition of the levies.
Mr. Salyers - asked if we provided vests for people working from STAR and the courts. Mr. Hamilton stated he would make sure they were provided with one. Also thanked fire, service, and police for their help.
Mr. Fetty - bragged on the service department for keeping the village clean and helping out with the flood. Also thanked police and fire. Asked why we are letting signs being posted regarding yard sales. Mr. Hamilton and Chief Clark stated their departments do take them down and ask the person not to post again. Mr. Fetty asked that the no vehicles in the park be enforced and also no parking on sidewalks, including in front of the stadium be enforced.
There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting adjourned. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
___________________________
President of Council
Passed: _________________, 2010
Attest: ___________________
Clerk of Council
Saturday, May 1, 2010
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
APRIL 20, 2010
Regular session of the 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. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the minutes from April 6, 2010. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Reports from Visitors:
Joe McGraw, Oak Street, New Boston - spoke to council regarding the availability of the Millbrook Park area as a possible alternative for the site of the new school. He stated the current site has never been approved with the retaining wall which would cost $700,000 to $1,000,000 that could be spent on better learning environment. The state is concerned with the cost of the wall. He asked members of council not to act on the recommendation of Lands and Buildings Committee tonight but instead wait until the state of Ohio completes its' own study of the land which will take place in 3 or 4 weeks. He said recreation still could be saved.
Nancy Clever, Pine Street, New Boston - stated the end of Pine Street was very dark and asked if there could be a brighter light placed there. Mr. Hamilton said he would check it out.
No Presenting of Petitions
No Communications
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor - reported he is still working on the budget cuts and will have report done by May 4 for the recommendations to reduce.
Lana Loper, Clerk - presented report for March 2010. Mr. Mills moved to accept and file the report. Mr. Fetty asked for a detailed report of income and expenses. Lana said she could check for more detailed reports. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - no report
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - no report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - reported West End & Bright Street were doing quotes on traffic lights at Lakeview & Gallia and Harrisonville & Gallia and will have by the 1st meeting in May. Received three bids on new mower and tractor for lake bottoms: lowest for mower is $10,795 and tractor $4000 to $10,000. Mowers we have are working well. Cost of tractor rental for a day is $204. Presented sick time report. Presented appraisal for the lot by the Eagle's is $10,300 and total is $11,350 including surveying and appraisal fees and Mr. Cartee is willing to pay total amount.
Mr. Warren stated this would have to be transferred to CIC for proper sale. After Mr. Lytten explained how CIC handles sales, Mr. Salyers made a motion for the sale to go through CIC. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. Reported the village may be eligible for money for 4 home repair projects through the 2010 CHIP Funds. Presented a report for the requirements of 44CFR Section 65.10. This is a report explaining the community's responsibility regarding the National Flood Insurance Program.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - no report
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented report dated April 20. Mr. Mills 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 - presented 1st quarter report. Mr. Mills 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. Reported the Fire Department was turned down for the other 2 grants but was glad to get the other 2 for generator and exhaust system for the building.
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws & Finance - absent
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - no report
Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications - no report
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - no report
Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary - no report
Dan Fetty, Land & Buildings - presented a report from the meeting held on April 8 regarding the availability of the Millbrook Park area as an alternate location for construction of the new school facility. Mr. Staggs, Superintendent of New Boston Schools, had requested the Village to provide the opinion as to whether the Millbrook area would be available to build new schools. Mr. Fetty reported the committee's number one concern was the loss of recreation facilities and therefore the committee members recommend the Millbrook Park recreational area not be considered as an alternate site and not be made available for the building of the new school. 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. Mr. Fetty made a motion that the recommendation that the Land and Buildings presented be accepted as recommended. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes - 3 (Payton, Imes, Fetty) abstain - 1 (Salyers) nays - 1 (Mills).
Reading of Ordinances
Ordinances:
Third 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 to be issued by the clerk at the direction of council. Mr. Payton made a motion to adopt the ordinance. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes - 3 (Payton, Mills, Imes) nays - 2 (Salyers, Fetty)
Resolutions:
A resolution was read in the matter of the approval of the Lawrence-Scioto County District Solid Waste Management Plan Update. Mr. Mills made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 10-10. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes - 5.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Fetty - none
Mr. Payton - asked Mr. Lytten about the Medi-Count Ordinance. Mr. Lytten stated he was waiting for Mr. Williams to report back to him. Invited everyone to opening day for Little League on May 1 and the parade is at 11:00 a.m. starting on Grace Street.
Mr. Imes - none
Mr. Williams - absent
Mr. Mills - none
Mr. Salyers - none
There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
____________________________
President of Council
Passed: ____________________, 2010
Attest: ________________________
Clerk of Council
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
APRIL 20, 2010
Regular session of the 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. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the minutes from April 6, 2010. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Reports from Visitors:
Joe McGraw, Oak Street, New Boston - spoke to council regarding the availability of the Millbrook Park area as a possible alternative for the site of the new school. He stated the current site has never been approved with the retaining wall which would cost $700,000 to $1,000,000 that could be spent on better learning environment. The state is concerned with the cost of the wall. He asked members of council not to act on the recommendation of Lands and Buildings Committee tonight but instead wait until the state of Ohio completes its' own study of the land which will take place in 3 or 4 weeks. He said recreation still could be saved.
Nancy Clever, Pine Street, New Boston - stated the end of Pine Street was very dark and asked if there could be a brighter light placed there. Mr. Hamilton said he would check it out.
No Presenting of Petitions
No Communications
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor - reported he is still working on the budget cuts and will have report done by May 4 for the recommendations to reduce.
Lana Loper, Clerk - presented report for March 2010. Mr. Mills moved to accept and file the report. Mr. Fetty asked for a detailed report of income and expenses. Lana said she could check for more detailed reports. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - no report
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - no report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - reported West End & Bright Street were doing quotes on traffic lights at Lakeview & Gallia and Harrisonville & Gallia and will have by the 1st meeting in May. Received three bids on new mower and tractor for lake bottoms: lowest for mower is $10,795 and tractor $4000 to $10,000. Mowers we have are working well. Cost of tractor rental for a day is $204. Presented sick time report. Presented appraisal for the lot by the Eagle's is $10,300 and total is $11,350 including surveying and appraisal fees and Mr. Cartee is willing to pay total amount.
Mr. Warren stated this would have to be transferred to CIC for proper sale. After Mr. Lytten explained how CIC handles sales, Mr. Salyers made a motion for the sale to go through CIC. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. Reported the village may be eligible for money for 4 home repair projects through the 2010 CHIP Funds. Presented a report for the requirements of 44CFR Section 65.10. This is a report explaining the community's responsibility regarding the National Flood Insurance Program.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - no report
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented report dated April 20. Mr. Mills 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 - presented 1st quarter report. Mr. Mills 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. Reported the Fire Department was turned down for the other 2 grants but was glad to get the other 2 for generator and exhaust system for the building.
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws & Finance - absent
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - no report
Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications - no report
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - no report
Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary - no report
Dan Fetty, Land & Buildings - presented a report from the meeting held on April 8 regarding the availability of the Millbrook Park area as an alternate location for construction of the new school facility. Mr. Staggs, Superintendent of New Boston Schools, had requested the Village to provide the opinion as to whether the Millbrook area would be available to build new schools. Mr. Fetty reported the committee's number one concern was the loss of recreation facilities and therefore the committee members recommend the Millbrook Park recreational area not be considered as an alternate site and not be made available for the building of the new school. 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. Mr. Fetty made a motion that the recommendation that the Land and Buildings presented be accepted as recommended. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes - 3 (Payton, Imes, Fetty) abstain - 1 (Salyers) nays - 1 (Mills).
Reading of Ordinances
Ordinances:
Third 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 to be issued by the clerk at the direction of council. Mr. Payton made a motion to adopt the ordinance. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes - 3 (Payton, Mills, Imes) nays - 2 (Salyers, Fetty)
Resolutions:
A resolution was read in the matter of the approval of the Lawrence-Scioto County District Solid Waste Management Plan Update. Mr. Mills made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 10-10. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes - 5.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Fetty - none
Mr. Payton - asked Mr. Lytten about the Medi-Count Ordinance. Mr. Lytten stated he was waiting for Mr. Williams to report back to him. Invited everyone to opening day for Little League on May 1 and the parade is at 11:00 a.m. starting on Grace Street.
Mr. Imes - none
Mr. Williams - absent
Mr. Mills - none
Mr. Salyers - none
There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
____________________________
President of Council
Passed: ____________________, 2010
Attest: ________________________
Clerk of Council
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