NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 7, 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 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 17, 2010. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports from Visitors: None
No presenting and acting on petitions
Reading and acting on communications: request to solicit funds for the Shriner's Hospitals for Children was presented. Discussion was held regarding the date and location requested. Since the date requested does not have time for three readings for an ordinance and no other date specified, Mr. Williams made a motion to table the request. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
An invitation was presented from the Chamber of Commerce for Tri-State Rehab's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. The location is 4643 Gallia Street, New Boston at the New Wal-Mart Shopping Center. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
REPORTS OF:
James Warren, Mayor - reported Trick or Treat Night for the county will be October 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mr. Mills made a motion to bring in an ordinance for Trick or Treat night for the Village on Thursday, October 28, 2010, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. Reported to council that Chris Bender, Fire Chief, would like permission from council to proceed to apply for a grant for two firemen. The grant would pay for two years salaries and benefits. After discussion, Mr. Salyers made a motion for the Fire Chief to apply for the grant. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Presented Mayor's Court report for August, 2010. Mr. Williams 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.
Lana Loper, Clerk - presented report for August, 2010. Mr. Fetty 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 Counsel - no report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - presented a letter from Robin Hamm-LaValley, O.D. requesting a loading zone sign in front of her office be changed to handicapped parking. Referred to Mr. Lytten for laws parking on highways. Reported the light at West Avenue & Gallia is working. Reported on September 25 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. any household hazard waste materials such as aerosols, paints, refrigerators, etc., can be taken to Dow Chemical for disposal. Still cleaning debris in tubes. Tractor will be repaired in one week and lake bottoms will be cut. FEMA and ODNA will hold a meeting on Monday, September 20, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Community Center regarding the flood levee and flood insurance. Open to the public and will be advertised. This meeting will be for the entire area not just New Boston. AEP has awarded contract to Pike Electric for pole change out and will be starting September 20, 2010. Scioto Cleanup Day is October 2, 2010. Police cruiser that was damaged will be repaired. Yellow lines will be painted around the stadium tomorrow if weather is good.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - presented report for August, 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 6-0.
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented report dated September 7, 2010. Mr. Imes made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
REPORTS OF CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES:
Junior Williams, Laws and Finances - None
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - None
Mike Payton, Utilities and Communications - None
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - None
Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary Study - None
Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings - None
READING OF ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
A resolution was read accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission, authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the county auditor. Mr. Williams made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 15-10. Mr.Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A resolution was read commending the 50th anniversary of the New Boston Little League All Stars winning 5th in the World Series. Mr. Mills made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 16-10. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
Lana Loper, Clerk, reported to council the resolution regarding the renewal of a levy that was passed at the last meeting was filed to late to be on the November ballot. Therefore, another resolution would need to be passed to put the renewal on the ballot in the primary held in May, 2011. Mr. Mills made a motion to bring in a resolution to place the renewal on the ballot in the primary election. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Williams - congratulated Kayla McDaniel for winning Miss River Days. She represented New Boston in the queen pageant in the Portsmouth River Days. Mr. Williams also made a motion to bring in a resolution congratulating Kayla. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Mills - congratulated Kayla for being crowned Miss River Days.
Mr. Salyers - also congratulated Kayla.
Mr. Fetty - commented on Mr. Hamilton's article in the newspaper about cleaning up New Boston and cutting grass on the lower end of Stanton Avenue. He stated the area looks much better. Also asked if a brighter light could be installed on Pine Street. Thanked police and fire departments for jobs well done.
Mr. Payton - reported on September 23, Energy Park Initiative Workshop will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Ohio State Endeavor Center at Piketon regarding plans for the facility. Congratulated Kayla in the Miss River Days Pageant and thanked the service department in helping out in the parade. September 16 at the 17th Street Armory on 17th Street you can make an appointment to have dogs and cats spayed and neutered for free or a very small cost. Would like to set up a time and place in New Boston for the same clinic. September 11, at 6 p.m. at Green High School there is an assembly called "Lest We Forget", a memorial for 911. Reported he and the mayor have been talking about a Christmas Parade this year on December 11, if possible. After discussion, council recommended getting together a committee.
Mr. Imes - No new business
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 7:35 p.m.
_______________________________
President of Council
Passed: ________________, 2010
Attest: _________________________
Village Clerk
