NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 21, 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 September 2, 2010. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports from Visitors: Mike Meehan, Pine Street-discussed the sewer problem in the alley between Gallia and Pine Street. He asked if the owners were responsible for the repairs from their property line to the main sewer. Mr. Lytten explained according to our ordinance the owners are responsible. Referred to Laws and Finance Committee.
Kim Bloomfield, Pine Street-spoke to council regarding drug problems in the village. She stated she has seen drug activity in the area where she lives and also around her business located in New Boston. She would like to see more arrests and control of the problem.
No presenting and acting on petitions
REPORTS OF:
James Warren, Mayor-reported Officer Kevin Lewis has completed his one year probationary period and recommends his permanent appointment with the New Boston Police Department. Mr. Mills made a motion for the appointment. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. Reported Jessica will be at Clerk of Court's training on Thursday and Friday of this week and he will be attending Mayor's Court Training on Friday, October 1.
Lana Loper, Clerk - no report
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - no report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - reported the meeting with FEMA and ODNR yesterday was very informative. Meeting was held regarding flood insurance requirements for the community. Presented a copy of a letter from the office of the Scioto County Commissioners reporting the village has been awarded $55,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Funds to rehab the village garage. Everyone thanks the County Commissioners. Reported a brighter street light was requested on September 20. September 25 anyone wanting to get rid of hazardous materials can take to Dow Chemical from 9-1. New Boston Cleanup Day is October 2 from 9-1. Tractor will be ready to pick up this week.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - no report
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented report dated September 21. Mr. Mills 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 and Finance - set meeting for October 4, 2010, at 4:00 p.m. to discuss the first nine months finances, sewer ordinance and flood levy certification.
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - none
Mike Payton, Utilities and Communications - reported Pike Electric has been sending employees out marking the poles.
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - none
Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary Study - none
Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings - asked about deeds being switched over. Mr. Hamilton stated there are seven properties being worked on.
READING OF ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
An ordinance was read authorizing the Village Administrator to rent four dumpsters from Rumpke Waste, Inc., for the sum of $1000.00 for Cleanup Day, to be reimbursed by the Lawrenece-Scioto Solid Waste Management District. Mr. Williams 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. 31-10. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A resolution was read requesting certification from the Scioto County Auditor the tax valuation of the Village of New Boston and the amount of a one (1.00) mill renewal tax levy would provide. Mr. Payton made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 17-10. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A resolution was read designating the evening of Thursday, October 28, 2010, as Trick-or-Treat night and limiting the time for participation from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mr. Mills made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 18-10. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A resolution was read commending Elwood Turner for his honorary diploma from Glenwood High School. Mr. Fetty made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 20-10. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Imes - None
Mr. Mills - made a motion to bring in an Ordinance for contracts for the year 2011 on October 5, 2010. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Salyers - asked if the animal control could pick up the stray cats in the village. Mr. Hamilton stated cats are not picked up.
Mr. Fetty - discussed the flier regarding Diesel Repair Shop Area. Reported there was trouble parking in the park a few weeks ago. Stated there is no handicap parking in that area. Mr. Hamilton said there is two handicap parking spots by the old restrooms but the area for handicap parking needs updated. Mr. Fetty referred to Streets and Alleys Committee. Asked about the brick flat building where windows were broken. Stated it is in need of repair. Mr. Hamilton said he had contacted them and they were going to remodel. He said he would call again.
Mr. Payton - thanked the police chief for sending a patrolman to participate in the "Lest We Forget" ceremony at Green High School. Congratulated Elwood Turner on his diploma. Thanked Steve for the very informative meeting with FEMA regarding flood insurance. Discussed having the Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 11, at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Williams made a motion to bring in a resolution for the parade. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Williams - asked that the clerk draft a letter to the County Commissioners thanking them for the grant money.
Mr. Lytten - presented a letter from Mr. Cartee to council regarding easements for their information. No discussion held.
There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting be adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
______________________________
President of Council
Passed: _________________, 2010
Attest: ___________________________
Village Clerk
