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
