NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 2, 2010
MEETING 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. Fetty made a motion to accept and file the minutes from October 19, 2010. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motioned carried 6-0.

Reports from Visitors: None

No presenting and acting on petitions


Reports of:

James Warren, Mayor - presented Mayor's Court report for October 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. Reported there was a meeting last night regarding the levee certification which an ordinance does need to be brought in for council's decision. Mr. Fetty asked the mayor to enlighten council regarding Infra-Metals. Mr. Warren stated they are still negotiating some of the contract because contaminated soil needs to be removed. Also a grant has to be applied for. If everything is good, contract will be signed in December and construction will start early next year. Thirty five jobs will be created within three years may be up to 100.

Lana Loper, Clerk - No Report

Kathy Bender, Treasurer - No Report

Walter Lytten,Legal Counsel - reported he could not find the title for the parcel of land that Mr. Cartee wanted the easement accessibility rights. This cannot be conveyed if we cannot show we own it. There is no problem with the parking lot and reported Mr. Cartee is aware of the situation. He will keep council informed. Received deed for property at 3747 Grace Street. This will be conveyed to Habitat if council wants to accept property at 3747 Grace Street. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - reported the service department has been patching pot holes on Rt. 52 and worked on Sunday morning painting and grinding out lines at Walmart. Pike Electric has started putting in the new poles and will be done on Harrisonville by the end of the month. Vac truck had to be repaired. Water at the park has been turned off. Mr. Williams asked if the village is ok with salt for the winter. Mr. Hamilton stated we have enough to get started. We have on hand about 75 ton.

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - presented report for October 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.

Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented report dated November 2, 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 the new generator will be installed in the next day or two and the exhaust system has been delivered and will be installed Wednesday or Thursday. Reported John Williams will possibly be back to work on the 9th.


REPORTS OF CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES:

Junior Williams, Laws and Finance - reported the committee met yesterday to discuss a one-time pay increase and continued the meeting until December 6 at 4:00 p.m. to review the finances.

Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - none

Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications - none

Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - reported he was very impressed with Mr. Sawitzki's presentation regarding the floodwall. He would like to go ahead with a contract for levee certification with AMEC as soon as possible within FEMA guidelines. Phase I - visual done by April 15, 2011. Mr. Mills made a motion to bring in an ordinance on emergency for AMEC to start Phase I of the levee certification. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary Study - discussed with Mr. Williams the special meeting for council to bring in an ordinance regarding one time pay increases-decided special meeting on December 9 at 7:00 a.m. and possibly checks on the 10th.

Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings - none


READING OF ORDINANCES:

Third reading was given to an ordinance authorizing a contract for legal services with Walter C. Lytten, Attorney-at-Law, from January 1, 2011 until December 31, 2011, and authorizing the mayor to execute said contract on behalf of the Village of New Boston. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 33-10. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

Third reading was given an ordinance for contracting for legal services for prosecution of village cases heard in the municipal court. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 34-10. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

Third reading was given an ordinance to authorize legal services in the Department of Community Development for the New Boston Community Development Block Grant Program. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance 35-10. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

Third reading was given an ordinance authorizing a contract for services with Certified Operation Maintenance from January 1, 2011, until December 31, 2011, authorizing the Village Administrator to execute said contract on behalf of the Village of New Boston. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

Third reading was given an ordinance authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into a contract to provide technical assistance with community and economic development projects and potential projects at the direction of the Village of New Boston with Leighty & Snider, Inc. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 37-10. Mr. Salyers 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 elector to be insufficient and declaring the necessity of a levy in excess of such rate. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Resolution No. 23-10. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.


NEW BUSINESS:

Mr. Fetty - asked about handicap parking at Dr. LaValley's. Mr. Warren stated it had been marked off and asked for an ordinance to be brought in for that parking. Reported he would like additional handicap parking by the ball park and asked for a meeting to be held by the Streets & Alleys Committee for further discussion. Asked if speeding could be monitored in the alley between Lakeview and Park Avenue from 7:30 a.m. & 8:00 a.m.

Mr. Payton - Christmas Parade still proceeding

Mr. Williams - asked if contractors at Arby's were registered. Theda stated they were. Reported bids for the school will be opened tomorrow.

Mr. Imes - set meeting for Streets & Alleys on Wednesday, November 10 at 4:00 p.m.

Mr. Mills - thanked everyone for flowers, thoughts and prayers for the loss of his mother.

Mr. Salyers - asked if the Eagles are still moving ahead. Mr.Warren stated they are still proceeding with the plans but now required to install a sprinkler system.

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