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
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