NEW BOSTON VILLAGE MEETING MINUTES

MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
JUNE 1, 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. Salyers, Mr. Williams, Mr. Mills, Mr. Payton and Mr. Imes. Mr. Payton moved to excuse the absent member, Mr. Fetty. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.

Pledge of Allegiance/Silent Prayer

Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the minutes from the special held May 18, 2010. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0. Mr. Mills also made the motion to accept and file the minutes from May 26, 2010. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.

No Reports from Visitors

Petitions-Mr. Warren read a letter from Veterans Helping Veterans & Others, Inc., requesting four dates for solicitation. After discussing the dates, which were either Sundays or Holiday weekends, Mr. Williams made a motion to deny the request, but added they could apply again for different dates. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.

Reports of:

James Warren, Mayor- reported there is a Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 10 at 4 p.m. to consider a request for a residential area to be changed to commercial. Insurance business will be relocating from the basement of Daymar. Mr. Payton made a motion to accept and file the letter. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0. Presented the Mayor's Court report for the month of May, 2010. 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. Reported he had attended the Memorial Day ceremony in Portsmouth. They always recognize our firemen that had been lost in the line of duty.

Lana Loper, Clerk - No Report

Kathy Bender, Treasurer - No Report

Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - No Report

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - presented new trash pick-up schedule starting June 7, 2010.

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - presented report for May, 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 5-0.

Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented report dated June 1, 2010. Mr. Imes made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.

Don Raike, Fire Captain - no report


Reports of Chairmen of Committees:

Junior Williams, Laws & Finance-reported the committee met on May 26, 2010 to discuss the 2011 budget and hold a public hearing about the sale of village property. Reported the final 2011 budget will be finalized when the 2010 cost reductions have been recorded. The public hearing concerned the sale of property near the Eagles building. Mr. Ron Cartee wishes to purchase the Eagles Building and this property owned by the village. Job creation is essential for the sale to proceed through CIC and the committee suggested that Mr. Cartee present to council how or why the land is needed for his project to go forward. The second public hearing concerning the property is scheduled June 1 at 6:00 p.m. 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.

Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys-reported the committee met on May 26, 2010, to discuss two items concerning parking within the village. Item 1: No parking zone on Oak Street east of Lakeview, committee recommends painting the curb yellow to make drivers aware of the "no parking" zone. Item 2: Parking on curbs and sidewalks. Discussion was held regarding streets that are narrow and impossible for cars to park and leave room for large vehicles to safely make it up the street. But since you cannot enforce the law differently for one person from another, the committee recommends taking action if a vehicle is parked in such a way that it greatly disrupts pedestrian traffic. 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. Warren reported the yard sale will be held on Saturday, June 5, 9am to 5pm.

Mr. Hamilton reported he had contacted AEP and they had stated the village cannot sand or paint the poles. He stated he would contact them again about the maintenance of poles.


Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions

Second 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. Mr. Mills made a motion for the second reading. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-4 (Payton, Williams, Mills, Imes) nays-1 (Salyers).

Second reading was given to an ordinance establishing and implementing a program to charge a user fee for the delivery of emergency fire department services for vehicular accidents provided by the Village of New Boston Fire Department. Mr. Payton made a motion for the second reading. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.

An ordinance was read establishing a "Village Master Pay Ordinance" and repealing Ordinance Nos. 17-2008 and 19-2008 and declaring an emergency. Mr. Mills moved the rules requiring an ordinance or resolution or 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 moved Ordinance No. 18-10 be adopted. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.

An ordinance was read transferring and appropriating amounts in the various funds of the Village and declaring an emergency. Mr. Mills 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. Mills moved Ordinance No. 19-10 be adopted. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.

An ordinance was read repealing Ordinance Nos. 12-10 and 16-10 and enacting an ordinance 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. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. Mr. Payton moved Ordinance No. 20-10 be adopted. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.


New Business:

Mr. Williams - asked Mr. Lytten to review council's pay if not in attendance.

Mr. Mills - None

Mr. Salyers - reported guys working at the village have been covering cars with grass when mowing. Asked if that could be corrected.

Mr. Payton - reported insurance committee meeting will be in the morning at 9:00 a.m. The food program started this morning and stated they were very proud of the community. Food is served at 6:00 p.m. at the Kiwanis and Millbrook Park. Made a motion to bring in an ordinance to commend James Dickey Post for their participation in the Memorial Day Service. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.

Mr. Imes - None

There bring no further business, Mr. Imes moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Payton 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