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