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
