New Boston Village Council
Minutes
August 3, 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 July 20, 2010. Mr. Salyers sesconded the motion. All members concurring Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports from Visitiors:
Doug Patton-asked council if there is a way to start charging a village sales tax. Mr. Williams and Mr. Lytten stated there are state and county sales taxes allowed but they do not think village sales tax are allowed. Mr. Lytten stated he would check into it.
No presenting and acting on petitions
Reading of Communications - Southern Ohio Shrine Club requested permission for solicitation. Mr. Mills stated they marked on the application they are not a 502(c)(3). The application was tabled.
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor - presented Mayor's Court report for July 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. Called for a meeting of the Lands and Buildings Committee regarding a letter from Mr. Cartee concerning a small strip of land on the far end of the site that he bought.
Lana Loper, Clerk - no report
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - no report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - reported the service department has been fixing potholes and keeping up with grass cutting in the village. There was a meeting on July 30 with AEP and contractors regarding light poles in the village. Contractors will be selected on August 20 and AEP hopes to have the poles changed out by the end of 2011. Reported he has not heard anything from the county regarding the transfer of property on Grace Street to Habitat. Reported no ordinance had been done regarding "no turn on red" signs at York or Center Streets and again referred this to the Streets and Alleys Committee. Mr. Imes, Streets & Alleys Committee Chairman, set a meeting for Monday, August 16, at 5:30 p.m. for that discussion. The box on West Avenue cannot be fixed and will be changed out when the new light at Glenwood has been installed.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - absent but report for July, 2010 was presented. Mr. Mills 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.
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented report dated August 3, 2010. Mr. Mills 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 - no report
Reports of Chairman of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws and Finances - reported the committee met on July 27 and discussed revenues and expenditures for the first half of 2010. Both are slightly above projections but expenditures still exceed revenues and they encourage all departments to control spending and minimize the use of overtime. Mr. Hamilton presented a list of items needed for village improvement. The committee recommends an ordinance be brought in for the appropriation from the Capital Improvement for the purchase of radios for the fire department, matching grant for a generator-exhaust removal system and a new roof on safety building. Mr. Payton made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. Mr. Payton also made a motion to bring in an ordinance for the appropriations needed as recommended by the committee on emergency. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - reported a good job was done removing the hump in the road coming into the village by Wal-Mart. Hopes other humps on Harrisonville and in various alleys will be done soon. Mr. Hamilton stated they will be working on them soon.
Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications - none
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - none
Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary Study - none
Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings - none
Reading of Ordinances & Resolutions:
Second reading was given to an ordinance authorizing the issuance of a permit to the American Red Cross 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 2nd reading. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes - 4 (Williams, Imes, Payton, Mills) nays - 2 (Fetty, Salyers).
A resolution was read commending the members of the Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union for their volunteer work in the community. Mr. Mills made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 13-10. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes - 6.
New Business:
Mr. Payton - reported he was glad he attended the AEP meeting and reported it was very informative. Reported he heard the car show in the village was very nice and hopes it continues. Thanked everyone for attending the council meeting.
Mr. Imes - also thanked everyone for a good car show
Mr. Williams - asked if the MVA was in place. Mr. Bender stated everything was ready to go.
Mr. Mills - none
Mr. Salyers - none
Mr. Fetty - stated when AEP replaces poles, he is concerned the traffic lights will be out and wants to make sure traffic is taken care of properly. Mr. Hamilton stated he would make sure traffic would be maintained properly. Asked about roads being repaired by the state since they are state highways. Mr. Williams explained we do receive funds from the state for maintenance. Would like for the traffic lights through the village be synchronized. Mr. Hamilton stated the lights are old and set as best as can be. Asked about other possible funding for the village, Mr. Williams explained besides levees and taxes a fee could be added to driver's license, add garbage collection fee, etc., but there is only certain things the state allows. Also thanked the visitors for coming.
There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting be adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
_______________________
President of Council
Passed: ______________, 2010
Attest: _____________________
Village Clerk
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MINUTES
JULY 20, 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 made a motion to accept and file the minutes from the Public Hearing and Council Meeting held June 6, 2010. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports from Visitors - none
No Petitions
Reading on communications - CIC minutes were presented regarding the sale of the lot by the Eagles. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the minutes. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor-asked for a resolution for Church of Christ in Christian Union for helping the community with painting, cleaning parks, etc. Mr. Mills moved to bring in a resolution. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Lana Loper, Clerk-presented report for June, 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-no report
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel-no report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator-reported Cleanup Day will be October 2, 2010. Dumpsters will be provided where residents can bring in their unwanted goods. Working on a program to dispose of tires and also working on getting tires out of Munn's Run. Reportedthe service department has been doing a good job even though they are shorthanded. Reported a resolution for salt will be needed for a contract with the state for $58.19 a ton.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director-absent
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police-presented report dated July 20, 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.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief-reported contract was signed with Medicount.
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws and Finances-set meeting for Tuesday, July 27, at 4:30 p.m.
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys-reported humps in streets have been marked for repair. Asked what the holdup was. Mr. Hamilton stated they will be repaired when the weather breaks.
Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications-asked if any communication has been received from AEP regarding the poles. Mr. Hamilton reported a pre-bid meeting will be held on June 30 at 10:00 a.m.
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage-no report
Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary Study-no report
Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings-asked how the transfer of property to Habitat was going. Mr. Hamilton stated all papers for the transfer has been done and final papers will be signed soon. Habitat is ready to start.
Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions:
An ordinance was read transferring and appropriating amounts in the various funds of the village 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. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Mills moved Ordinance No 27-10 be adopted. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read authorizing the issuance of a permit to the American Red Cross 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 made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-4 (Williams, Mills, Payton, Imes) nays-2 (Salyers, Fetty).
New Business:
Mr. Fetty-inquired about removing the sign for no right turn on red on York Street. Mr. Hamilton stated he would double check but did not think that had been changed. Also inquired about the West Avenue signal-Mr. Hamilton stated Mr. Craig was having problems getting parts and he hopes it will be fixed within two weeks. Pine Street Lighting-Mr. Hamilton stated he replaced the lighting with brighter lights and maybe another pole could be added. Asked if the grass behind Marathon could be cut. He stated it looked bad coming into New Boston. Mr. Hamilton stated the area will be cleaned soon. Asked about the trash being dumped in Haverhill, Mr. Hamilton stated the garbage truck does need repaired to put on highway and we would save $6.00 a ton hauling to Haverhill. Asked about proposals for replacing traffic lights on Gallia and Rt. 139, Mr. Hamilton stated he would get the costs together again. Mr. Fetty stated he was in favor of purchasing the mower but would rather the purchase had come to council. Mr. Hamilton explained the purchase was made because several acres in the village needs mowed and the old mowers were in bad shape. Thanked businesses in New Boston.
Mr. Payton-thanked Cedar Street Church for doing a good job painting and cleaning in New Boston and also stated Boone Coleman is doing a good tearing down the diesel shop. Asked about campaign signs on Rt. 52 east by Wal-Mart. Mr. Warren stated if they are on public property they will be removed.
Mr. Imes-none
Mr. Williams-none
Mr. Mills-none
Mr. Salyers-none
There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting adjourned. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
_____________________
President of Council
Passed: ______________,2010
Attest: ________________
Village Clerk
MINUTES
JULY 20, 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 made a motion to accept and file the minutes from the Public Hearing and Council Meeting held June 6, 2010. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports from Visitors - none
No Petitions
Reading on communications - CIC minutes were presented regarding the sale of the lot by the Eagles. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the minutes. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor-asked for a resolution for Church of Christ in Christian Union for helping the community with painting, cleaning parks, etc. Mr. Mills moved to bring in a resolution. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Lana Loper, Clerk-presented report for June, 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-no report
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel-no report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator-reported Cleanup Day will be October 2, 2010. Dumpsters will be provided where residents can bring in their unwanted goods. Working on a program to dispose of tires and also working on getting tires out of Munn's Run. Reportedthe service department has been doing a good job even though they are shorthanded. Reported a resolution for salt will be needed for a contract with the state for $58.19 a ton.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director-absent
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police-presented report dated July 20, 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.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief-reported contract was signed with Medicount.
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws and Finances-set meeting for Tuesday, July 27, at 4:30 p.m.
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys-reported humps in streets have been marked for repair. Asked what the holdup was. Mr. Hamilton stated they will be repaired when the weather breaks.
Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications-asked if any communication has been received from AEP regarding the poles. Mr. Hamilton reported a pre-bid meeting will be held on June 30 at 10:00 a.m.
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage-no report
Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary Study-no report
Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings-asked how the transfer of property to Habitat was going. Mr. Hamilton stated all papers for the transfer has been done and final papers will be signed soon. Habitat is ready to start.
Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions:
An ordinance was read transferring and appropriating amounts in the various funds of the village 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. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Mills moved Ordinance No 27-10 be adopted. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read authorizing the issuance of a permit to the American Red Cross 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 made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-4 (Williams, Mills, Payton, Imes) nays-2 (Salyers, Fetty).
New Business:
Mr. Fetty-inquired about removing the sign for no right turn on red on York Street. Mr. Hamilton stated he would double check but did not think that had been changed. Also inquired about the West Avenue signal-Mr. Hamilton stated Mr. Craig was having problems getting parts and he hopes it will be fixed within two weeks. Pine Street Lighting-Mr. Hamilton stated he replaced the lighting with brighter lights and maybe another pole could be added. Asked if the grass behind Marathon could be cut. He stated it looked bad coming into New Boston. Mr. Hamilton stated the area will be cleaned soon. Asked about the trash being dumped in Haverhill, Mr. Hamilton stated the garbage truck does need repaired to put on highway and we would save $6.00 a ton hauling to Haverhill. Asked about proposals for replacing traffic lights on Gallia and Rt. 139, Mr. Hamilton stated he would get the costs together again. Mr. Fetty stated he was in favor of purchasing the mower but would rather the purchase had come to council. Mr. Hamilton explained the purchase was made because several acres in the village needs mowed and the old mowers were in bad shape. Thanked businesses in New Boston.
Mr. Payton-thanked Cedar Street Church for doing a good job painting and cleaning in New Boston and also stated Boone Coleman is doing a good tearing down the diesel shop. Asked about campaign signs on Rt. 52 east by Wal-Mart. Mr. Warren stated if they are on public property they will be removed.
Mr. Imes-none
Mr. Williams-none
Mr. Mills-none
Mr. Salyers-none
There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting adjourned. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
_____________________
President of Council
Passed: ______________,2010
Attest: ________________
Village Clerk
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