NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 9, 2010
Special meeting of New Boston Village Council was called to order at 7:30 a.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.Salyers, Mr. Mills and Mr. Payton.
Mr. Williams moved the absent member, Mr. Payton, be excused. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Warren reported the special meeting was held to pass two ordinances regarding a one-time pay increase for village employees.
An ordinance was read authorizing the payment of a one-time pay increase to village employees and declaring an emergency. Mr. Mills moved the rules requiring an ordinance or resolution of a permanent nature involving the expenditure of money be read on three separate dates be suspended. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. Mr. Williams moved to adopt Ordinance No. 44-10. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
An ordinance was read transferring and appropriating amounts in the various amounts of the Village of New Boston and declaring an emergency. Mr. Mills moved the rules requiring an ordinance or resolution of a permanent nature involving the expenditure of money be read on three separate dates be suspended. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance 45-10. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting adjourned at 7:36 a.m.
______________________________
President of Council
Passed: __________________,2010
Attest: _______________________
Clerk of Council
Sunday, December 19, 2010
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MINUTES
DECEMBER 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. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the minutes from November 16 and November 24, 2010. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports from Visitors: Mindy Bloomfield, Rhodes Avenue, New Boston - stated car a home break-ins were very much out of control and will continue to get worse because of drug activity. She reported drugs are really bad in our area and she knows the Police department is doing what they can but there is not enough of them. She volunteered her time to help anyway she can with any programs we have such as Neighborhood Watch. Mr. Williams stated he hopes another officer will be back after the first of the year.
No presenting or acting on petitions
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor - reported Breakfast with Santa went very well-about 600 people were fed. Everyone worked well together and was one of the best yet. Presented a diagram submitted by Sam Darnell who is working with Leroy Collier on posting signs at Collier Port Area. Ordinances do permit and told him there would be no problems. Signs would be to support area businesses. Traffic was backed up on Gallia Street due to the replacement of poles. Reported Steve called them said they were to notify him so it could be on radio. Presented Mayor's Court report for November, 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. Santa Parade will be this Saturday and committee meeting will be held after council meeting.
Lana Loper, Clerk - no report
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - no report
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - reported he prepared the ordinance accepting the deed from the board of commissioners and will be read on tonight. Reported he had called LGS regarding the floodwall Phase I certification. Discussion was held regarding bonds to pay for Phase II and Phase III.
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - reported the transformer should be in this week. Service department worked and pumped stations this past weekend.
Theda Aldrige, Income Tax Director - absent but report for November, 2010. Mr. Payton 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.
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented reported dated December 7, 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.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - presented MVA report. Mr. Mills 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.
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws and Finance - reported the committee had met on November 1 and continued on December 6 to review 2010 finances, a one-time pay increase and FEMA levee certification. After reviewing the 2010 revenues and expenditures, the committee recommends a $1000 one-time employee pay increase. The committee recommends the mayor, clerk, and solicitor to explore legal and possible financing options for the floodwall project. They also discussed charitable organization solicitation and will discuss it further in January. Mr. Fetty 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.
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - stated lighting is a determent for break-ins, etc., and aked there be more lighting at Manning Street area.
Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications - none
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - none
Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary Study - none
Dan Fetty, Land & Buildings - none
Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
An ordinance was read appropriating and transferring 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 expenditures of money be read on three separate dates be suspended. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 42-10. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read accepting a deed from the Board of Commissioners of Scioto County, Ohio, for Lot 165 of the Village of New Boston, generally known as 3747 Grace Street and declaring an emergency. Mr. Mills moved the rules requiring an ordinance or resolution of a general or permanent nature involving the expenditures of money be read on three separate dates be suspended. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Payton moved to adopt Resolution No. 24-10. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
Mr. Williams stated an ordinance needs to be brought in for the one-time pay increase and the transfer of $5000 from fuel to maintenance in the general fund. These ordinances would be read at a special meeting on Thursday, December 9 at 7:30 a.m. Mr. Payton made the motion for an ordinance to be brought in for the one-time pay increase. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. Mr. Williams made a motion for the transfer. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
New Business:
Mr. Williams - asked about pole being down. Mr. Hamilton called AEP and they are checking it out. Thanked Mayor and everyone for helping out with the Breakfast with Santa.
Mr. Imes - also thanked everyone for the great Breakfast with Santa.
Mr. Mills - thanked everyone again for Breakfast with Santa.
Mr. Salyers - thanks for Breakfast with Santa. Served lots of people.
Mr. Fetty - commented the Peace on Earth sign really looks good. Asked about the road faults on Rt. 52 and for an update regarding the paving. Mr. Hamilton reported the state will pave Rt. 52 from Clayport Road to Rt. 140 in 2011. The sink holes are from the water lines and we are waiting for Portsmouth to repair. Paving on Rt. 52, east and west are 5-6 years out. Rt. 139 hump will be fixed in 2011. Mr. Fetty also asked who has ownership of poles. Mr. Hamilton stated if the poles have traffic lights on them, we own and are responsible for painting. Also may be responsible for ones with telephone lines attached. Reported the Boneyfiddle Arts Center had their Grand Opening last Sunday and Charles Clevenger, New Boston resident, has some pictures displayed.
Mr. Payton - thanked everyone for coming to see Vicki's aunt, Ada Justice, who passed away at the age of 96. Breakfast with Santa was better than ever. Reported the parade is Saturday and meeting will be held after council meeting.
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 7:55 p.m.
_______________________________
President of Council
Passed: _________________, 2010
Attest: ________________________
Village Clerk
MINUTES
DECEMBER 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. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the minutes from November 16 and November 24, 2010. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports from Visitors: Mindy Bloomfield, Rhodes Avenue, New Boston - stated car a home break-ins were very much out of control and will continue to get worse because of drug activity. She reported drugs are really bad in our area and she knows the Police department is doing what they can but there is not enough of them. She volunteered her time to help anyway she can with any programs we have such as Neighborhood Watch. Mr. Williams stated he hopes another officer will be back after the first of the year.
No presenting or acting on petitions
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor - reported Breakfast with Santa went very well-about 600 people were fed. Everyone worked well together and was one of the best yet. Presented a diagram submitted by Sam Darnell who is working with Leroy Collier on posting signs at Collier Port Area. Ordinances do permit and told him there would be no problems. Signs would be to support area businesses. Traffic was backed up on Gallia Street due to the replacement of poles. Reported Steve called them said they were to notify him so it could be on radio. Presented Mayor's Court report for November, 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. Santa Parade will be this Saturday and committee meeting will be held after council meeting.
Lana Loper, Clerk - no report
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - no report
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - reported he prepared the ordinance accepting the deed from the board of commissioners and will be read on tonight. Reported he had called LGS regarding the floodwall Phase I certification. Discussion was held regarding bonds to pay for Phase II and Phase III.
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - reported the transformer should be in this week. Service department worked and pumped stations this past weekend.
Theda Aldrige, Income Tax Director - absent but report for November, 2010. Mr. Payton 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.
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented reported dated December 7, 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.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - presented MVA report. Mr. Mills 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.
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws and Finance - reported the committee had met on November 1 and continued on December 6 to review 2010 finances, a one-time pay increase and FEMA levee certification. After reviewing the 2010 revenues and expenditures, the committee recommends a $1000 one-time employee pay increase. The committee recommends the mayor, clerk, and solicitor to explore legal and possible financing options for the floodwall project. They also discussed charitable organization solicitation and will discuss it further in January. Mr. Fetty 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.
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - stated lighting is a determent for break-ins, etc., and aked there be more lighting at Manning Street area.
Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications - none
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - none
Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary Study - none
Dan Fetty, Land & Buildings - none
Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
An ordinance was read appropriating and transferring 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 expenditures of money be read on three separate dates be suspended. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 42-10. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read accepting a deed from the Board of Commissioners of Scioto County, Ohio, for Lot 165 of the Village of New Boston, generally known as 3747 Grace Street and declaring an emergency. Mr. Mills moved the rules requiring an ordinance or resolution of a general or permanent nature involving the expenditures of money be read on three separate dates be suspended. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Payton moved to adopt Resolution No. 24-10. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
Mr. Williams stated an ordinance needs to be brought in for the one-time pay increase and the transfer of $5000 from fuel to maintenance in the general fund. These ordinances would be read at a special meeting on Thursday, December 9 at 7:30 a.m. Mr. Payton made the motion for an ordinance to be brought in for the one-time pay increase. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. Mr. Williams made a motion for the transfer. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
New Business:
Mr. Williams - asked about pole being down. Mr. Hamilton called AEP and they are checking it out. Thanked Mayor and everyone for helping out with the Breakfast with Santa.
Mr. Imes - also thanked everyone for the great Breakfast with Santa.
Mr. Mills - thanked everyone again for Breakfast with Santa.
Mr. Salyers - thanks for Breakfast with Santa. Served lots of people.
Mr. Fetty - commented the Peace on Earth sign really looks good. Asked about the road faults on Rt. 52 and for an update regarding the paving. Mr. Hamilton reported the state will pave Rt. 52 from Clayport Road to Rt. 140 in 2011. The sink holes are from the water lines and we are waiting for Portsmouth to repair. Paving on Rt. 52, east and west are 5-6 years out. Rt. 139 hump will be fixed in 2011. Mr. Fetty also asked who has ownership of poles. Mr. Hamilton stated if the poles have traffic lights on them, we own and are responsible for painting. Also may be responsible for ones with telephone lines attached. Reported the Boneyfiddle Arts Center had their Grand Opening last Sunday and Charles Clevenger, New Boston resident, has some pictures displayed.
Mr. Payton - thanked everyone for coming to see Vicki's aunt, Ada Justice, who passed away at the age of 96. Breakfast with Santa was better than ever. Reported the parade is Saturday and meeting will be held after council meeting.
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 7:55 p.m.
_______________________________
President of Council
Passed: _________________, 2010
Attest: ________________________
Village Clerk
Sunday, December 5, 2010
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
Special session of New Boston Village Council was called to order at 7:30 a.m. James Warren, Jr., President of Council, presided over council. The roll was called with the following members of council being present: Mr. Fetty, Mr. Payton, Mr. Mills, Mr. Imes and Mr. Salyers.
Mr. Mills moved to excuse the absent member, Mr. Williams. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Warren explained the meeting was held to pass an ordinance to appropriate funds for the repairs at the pump station for flood defense.
READING OF ORDINANCE:
An ordinance was read appropriating and transferring amounts in various funds of the village and declaring an emergency. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting adjourned at 7:35 a.m.
SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
Special session of New Boston Village Council was called to order at 7:30 a.m. James Warren, Jr., President of Council, presided over council. The roll was called with the following members of council being present: Mr. Fetty, Mr. Payton, Mr. Mills, Mr. Imes and Mr. Salyers.
Mr. Mills moved to excuse the absent member, Mr. Williams. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Warren explained the meeting was held to pass an ordinance to appropriate funds for the repairs at the pump station for flood defense.
READING OF ORDINANCE:
An ordinance was read appropriating and transferring amounts in various funds of the village and declaring an emergency. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting adjourned at 7:35 a.m.
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 16, 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 council. 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
Mr. Fetty made a motion to accept and file the minutes from November 2, 2010. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports from visitors: Jim Buchannan from SFI introduced himself to council and welcomed everyone to visit and tour SFI. He also introduced Mike Arnett with the company and reported they are helping with the food drive with Salvation Army and have a supply drive for troops in Afghanistan if anyone would like to donate.
No presenting and acting on petitions
Communications - presented a notice from Ohio Department of Commerce-Division of Liquor Control regarding a transfer of liquor permit for MT Corral, LLC due to new ownership. Reported it needs council approval since the facility is located within 500 feet of a school and park. After discussion, Mr. Williams made a motion not objecting to the permit. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor: Golden Corral had a very good turnout to honor Veterans. Poles on Harrisonville Avenue are still being installed but did not report some of the poles belong to the village and will need to be painted.
Lana Loper, Clerk: presented report for October 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.
Kathy Bender, Treasurer: absent
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel: still working on a few details with the Habitat deed but will bring in Resolution at the next meeting accepting the property. The levee ordinance for reading tonight needs amended to read $39,720 instead of $30,720.
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator: reported a transformer exploded yesterday. The employee was shaken but not injured. Three pump stations were knocked out. CORE and West End looked at it today and will know the cost by tomorrow. Requested assistance from the CORE in case of emergency. He explained he has been trying to get help from federal and state for assistance with funds for over a year but has not been approved. He requested the flood levee ordinance be passed by emergency.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director: absent
Darrold Clerk, Chief of Police: presented report dated November 16, 2010. Mr. Williams 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.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief: reported the exhaust system has been installed and the generator will be completed by the first of the week.
REPORTS OF CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES
Junior Williams, Laws and Finance: reminded everyone a finance meeting has been December 6, 4:00 p.m., for finance review.
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys: reported a meeting was held November 10 to discuss handicap parking within the village. The areas included in front of Dr. LaValley's office and the west and east sides of the entrance to the ballpark. Recommended ordinances be brought in. Mr. Williams made a motion to accept and file the report and Mr. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
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
An ordinance was read approving the editing and inclusion of certain ordinances as parts of the various component codes of codified ordinances of New Boston, Ohio. 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. 38-10. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into an agreement to provide professional engineering services for a phase 1 levee certification evaluation with AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. Mr. Mills moved to amend the ordinance to $39,720 from $30,720. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Payton 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. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Payton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 39-10. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read creating disability parking zones in the Village of New Boston. Mr. Payton 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. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 40-10. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Payton - made a motion to bring in the ordinance for the handicap parking at the ballpark. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Reported Golden Corral did an excellent job honoring the veterans. School property has started clean up. Asked the Christmas parade committee would like to meet next week. Thanked the gentlemen from SFI for coming over. Extended condolences to the Shawn Fannin family.
Mr. Imes - none
Mr. Williams - also sends condolences to the Shawn Fannin family and thanked Golden Corral for a job well done. Discussed financing the expenses for the floodwall certification costs. Recommended we get started as to where the money would come from such as borrowing.
Mr. Mills - discussed prohibiting pain clinics in the village. He then made a motion to bring in an ordinance prohibiting pain clinics. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. (Mr. Fetty had excused himself from the meeting.) Also send his condolences to the Fannin family and thanked Golden Corral.
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
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 16, 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 council. 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
Mr. Fetty made a motion to accept and file the minutes from November 2, 2010. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports from visitors: Jim Buchannan from SFI introduced himself to council and welcomed everyone to visit and tour SFI. He also introduced Mike Arnett with the company and reported they are helping with the food drive with Salvation Army and have a supply drive for troops in Afghanistan if anyone would like to donate.
No presenting and acting on petitions
Communications - presented a notice from Ohio Department of Commerce-Division of Liquor Control regarding a transfer of liquor permit for MT Corral, LLC due to new ownership. Reported it needs council approval since the facility is located within 500 feet of a school and park. After discussion, Mr. Williams made a motion not objecting to the permit. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor: Golden Corral had a very good turnout to honor Veterans. Poles on Harrisonville Avenue are still being installed but did not report some of the poles belong to the village and will need to be painted.
Lana Loper, Clerk: presented report for October 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.
Kathy Bender, Treasurer: absent
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel: still working on a few details with the Habitat deed but will bring in Resolution at the next meeting accepting the property. The levee ordinance for reading tonight needs amended to read $39,720 instead of $30,720.
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator: reported a transformer exploded yesterday. The employee was shaken but not injured. Three pump stations were knocked out. CORE and West End looked at it today and will know the cost by tomorrow. Requested assistance from the CORE in case of emergency. He explained he has been trying to get help from federal and state for assistance with funds for over a year but has not been approved. He requested the flood levee ordinance be passed by emergency.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director: absent
Darrold Clerk, Chief of Police: presented report dated November 16, 2010. Mr. Williams 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.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief: reported the exhaust system has been installed and the generator will be completed by the first of the week.
REPORTS OF CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES
Junior Williams, Laws and Finance: reminded everyone a finance meeting has been December 6, 4:00 p.m., for finance review.
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys: reported a meeting was held November 10 to discuss handicap parking within the village. The areas included in front of Dr. LaValley's office and the west and east sides of the entrance to the ballpark. Recommended ordinances be brought in. Mr. Williams made a motion to accept and file the report and Mr. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
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
An ordinance was read approving the editing and inclusion of certain ordinances as parts of the various component codes of codified ordinances of New Boston, Ohio. 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. 38-10. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into an agreement to provide professional engineering services for a phase 1 levee certification evaluation with AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. Mr. Mills moved to amend the ordinance to $39,720 from $30,720. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Payton 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. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Payton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 39-10. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read creating disability parking zones in the Village of New Boston. Mr. Payton 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. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 40-10. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Payton - made a motion to bring in the ordinance for the handicap parking at the ballpark. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Reported Golden Corral did an excellent job honoring the veterans. School property has started clean up. Asked the Christmas parade committee would like to meet next week. Thanked the gentlemen from SFI for coming over. Extended condolences to the Shawn Fannin family.
Mr. Imes - none
Mr. Williams - also sends condolences to the Shawn Fannin family and thanked Golden Corral for a job well done. Discussed financing the expenses for the floodwall certification costs. Recommended we get started as to where the money would come from such as borrowing.
Mr. Mills - discussed prohibiting pain clinics in the village. He then made a motion to bring in an ordinance prohibiting pain clinics. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. (Mr. Fetty had excused himself from the meeting.) Also send his condolences to the Fannin family and thanked Golden Corral.
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
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