NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MINUTES
JANUARY 4, 2011

An organizational meeting 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. Mr. Salyers made a motion for the meetings for 2011 be held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. The meetings are held in Room 16, Council Chambers of the Community Center. Mr. Warren asked that a motion be made for President Pro Tem. Mr. Mills made a motion for Mr. Williams as President Pro Tem. No other nominations. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. 1-abstain (Williams) Mr. Warren appointed the same committees as 2010.

Regular session of New Boston Village Council was called to order at 6:35 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. Payton, Mr. Mills, Mr. Imes, Mr. Salyers, Mr. Fetty and Mr. Williams.

Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer

Mr. Payton made a motion to accept and file the minutes from December 21, 2010. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.

Reports from visitors: none

No presenting and acting on petitions: none


Reports of:

James Warren, Mayor-presented Mayor's court report for December and yearly report for 2010. Mr. Williams made a motion to accept and file the December 2010 report. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the yearly 2010 report. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.

Lana Loper, Clerk - no report

Kathy Bender, Treasurer - no report

Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - reported the parcel of land at 3747 Grace Street that the Village had accepted has been filed as of yesterday. The next step is to transfer to CIC to convey to Habitat, then there will be two public hearings before the CIC can transfer to Habitat. Mr. Fetty made a motion for an ordinance to be brought in for the transfer. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried. Reported he is still waiting for Mr. Cartee's attorneys to get back to him regarding the easement documents. Mr. Fetty asked about the pain clinic ordinance. Mr. Lytten stated he had given council copies of sample ordinances to review bans or moratoriums and is waiting for reviews.

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator-submitted a 2010 report showing the overtime and sick time of the employees. Next meeting will submit a comparison from 2008 and 2009. Mr. Williams 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. He asked council for approval to replace a traffic light at Stewart & Rhodes. There had been 2-3 accidents there in the last few weeks. Cost would be approximately $5,500. Discussed with council whether this was capital improvement or whatever fund to use. Mr. Williams stated council would look into capital improvement policy and also stated the light could be ordered. Reported the garbage truck is at Glockners for repair. AMEC has been here and done the walk through. Report will be ready Thursday or no later than Tuesday of next week. Reported he had talked to a few bankers regarding the bonds needed for floodwall certification.

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director-presented income tax report for December, 2010. Mr. Williams made a motion to accept and file the minutes for December. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. Mr. Payton made a motion to accept and file the yearly report. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.

Darrold Clark, Chief of Police-presented report dated January 4, 2011. Mr. Williams 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-absent


Reports of Chairmen of Committees:

Junior Williams, Laws & Finances-no report but set meeting for Thursday, January 13 at 4 p.m. for review of finances.

Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys -none

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 to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenses of the Village of New Boston, Ohio, for twelve months ending December 31, 2011 and declaring an emergency. Mr. Fetty 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. Williams moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1-11. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.


New Business

Mr. Imes-since we could not get funds for storage, he asked if we should erect a few more poles and roof to make sure all equipment was under roof. Mr. Hamilton stated everything is under roof right now except the vac wagon.

Mr. Mills-none

Mr. Salyers-asked if there has been any trouble with the selling of "fake drugs". Some other communities are banning these and he would like to see them banned in the village.

Mr. Fetty-mentioned the ban on the pain clinics and asked that it be discussed at the Finance and Laws meeting. Asked if the dispatchers are on one-year probation when they are hired and why haven't any letters been presented for the approval of those getting in their one-year probation. Chief Clark stated they are one-year probation and stated several dispatchers have come and gone. He will check to see if we have any for approval. Mr.Fetty asked if just anyone can be around the leads computer. Chief Clark stated it is confidential and no visitors should be around that area. Asked if an agenda could be posted outside the council door before a meeting.

Mr. Payton-asked how long Kevin Lewis has on the grant. Chief Clark stated there is two more years. Reported he, Steve and Ralph had helped with distributing presents to the kids at Christmas with Santa and it was very moving. Pictures are now posted on the web site.

Mr. Williams-thanked council for the appointment for President Pro-Tem.

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 7:25 p.m.

___________________________
President of Council

Passed: _________________,2011

Attest: _______________________
Village Clerk