NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
AUGUST 17, 2010
MINUTES
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 August 3, 2010. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
No reports from visitors
No presenting and acting on petitions
No Communications
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor - reported SFI is doing well and also has changed managers. Negotiation for Infra-Metals is still moving along very well. Reported a nice letter was in the paper from Robbie Law thanking the police, fire and service departments. Stated the budget is continuing to be watched. Attended Daymar open house and reported they now have 384 students.
Lana Loper, Clerk - presented 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.
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent
Walter Lytten, Legal Council - no report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - attended a FEMA meeting in Columbus and stated they will hold a seminar here in 3-4 weeks regarding the levee. Reported there is still no funding for the levee. Reported the cost to repair the tractor is $3500.00. Repairs to Harrisonville Avenue have been made. Cleaned out Munn's Run and reported more than 40 tires were dug out. Cross walks and stop bars will be painted on Thursday since school starts on the 25th. Reported the service department is doing a good job in spite of the heat. Stanton Avenue has been dug out and will be finished tomorrow.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - no report
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented report dated August 17, 2010. Mr. Williams 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.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - no report
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws & Finance - none
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - reported the committee had met on Monday, August 16. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss possible changes in the "no turn on red" signs. He reported that since the light poles will be changed out and also could cause confusion, the committee recommended holding off any kind of action. Mr. Williams made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications - none
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - none
Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary Study - none
Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings - none
Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions:
Third 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 to adopt Ordinance No. 28-10. 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).
An ordinance was read declaring a moral obligation and approving payment in the amount of $170.00 to Sam Craft and declaring an emergency. Mr. Payton moved the rules requiring an ordinance or resolution of a general or permanent nature involving 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-6. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 29-10. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
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 to adopt Ordinance No. 30-10. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A resolution was read declaring the amount of taxes that may be raised by levy at the maximum rate authorized by law without a vote of the electors to be insufficient; and declaring the necessity of a levy in excess of such rate. Mr. Williams moved to adopt Resolution No. 14-10. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
New Business:
Mr. Imes - None
Mr. Williams - None
Mr. Mills - None
Mr. Salyers - asked about drug problems in the village. Chief Clark stated there is some investigation going on.
Mr. Fetty -asked Mr. Lytten if he found more information regarding the village sales tax. Mr. Lytten reported the village cannot add the tax. He also asked about the additional piece of land that Mr. Cartee was interested in. Mr. Lytten explained some of the details with council and stated he would report back to them when information was available.
Mr. Payton - reported he visited Tri-State Rehab that just opened in the mall. Hope everyone could attend the grand opening. He spoke to Mike Bell and Mr. Bell reported that the Challenger League did go to the state tournament in Toledo and again thanked the village for allowing solicitation. Stated good news was reported in the newspaper regarding the A-Plant receiving 2.1 billion dollars for clean-up.
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
