New Boston Village Council Meeting
Minutes
February 15, 2011
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 being present: Mr. Fetty, Mr. Payton, Mr. Mills, Mr. Imes and Mr. Salyers.
Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer
Mr. Mills made a motion to excuse the absent member, Mr. Williams, Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the minutes from February 1, 2011. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Reports from visitors: none
No presenting and acting on petitions
Communications-received a request for a D3a liquor license from MT Corral which allows them to be open until 2:30 a.m. This would be within 78 feet of our playground. They would like to have it approved tonight. Mr. Salyers asked if the surrounding residents need to be approached. Discussion was held and was referred to Mr. Lytten, Solicitor to review.
Reports of:
James Warren, Jr., Mayor-reported the clock in front of the building has been worked on and partially repaired. Front is working but more work will need to be done on the back. Presented a letter to council referring Josh Carver as a part-time patrolman. Mr. Payton made a motion to hire Mr. Carver. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. Everyone welcomed Mr. Carver aboard. Presented two applications for charitable solicitations. Mr. Fetty made a motion to table the applications and refer to the Streets and Alleys committee to review different locations for the solicitations. Mr. Mills made a motion to bring in an ordinance for the request for the charitable solicitations. There was no second motion. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion to table and refer to Streets and Alleys. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-4 (Salyers, Imes, Payton, Fetty, nays-1 (Mills)
Lana Loper, Clerk-presented report for January, 2011. Mr. Fetty made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Kathy Bender, Treasurer-absent
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel-reviewed the application for the liquor permit and read we do have 30 days to respond and would like to refer to the Chief of Police to check on number of complaint calls regarding MT.
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator-reported he has three contractors giving bids on the traffic lights. Property at 3747 Grace Street has been sold to Habitat. Talked to Mr. Craig and he stated the lights are timed as much as possible. Fixed light at Wal-Mart then went to fix light at River Street. Found out the loop indicator had been damaged by C.J. Hughes and they will reimburse the village for the damage. Mr. Fetty asked if there had been any communication regarding the paving of Rt. 52. Mr. Hamilton stated they will be fixing the bump by the hill on Rt. 139, widen and repair Rt. 52 from Clayport to Rt. 140 which will be a two year project and the paving of Rt. 52 is 5-6 years away.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director-presented revised report for month of February 2011. Mr. Fetty made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police-presented report dated February 15, 2010. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0. Also reported the police department did not get the grant that was applied for.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief-present
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws and Finances-absent
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys-set meeting regarding charitable solicitations for Wednesday, February 23, at 4:00 PM
Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications-none
Jon Mills, Flood and Sewage-none
Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary Study-none
Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings-none
Reading of Ordinances & Resolutions
Second reading was given an ordinance instituting a one year moratorium on the issuance of any permit, license, and/or authority to establish any "pain clinic", "pain management clinic", or "pain management center", within the Village of New Boston, Ohio, to allow time for the village, its staff, agencies and departments to review regulatory optings and further to formulate and adopt regulation, rules and ordinances for said "clinics," providing for severability. Mr. Mills made a motion for the 2nd reading. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
A resolution was read requesting the county for an advance draw of taxes collected the first half of the year 2011 due the Village of New Boston, Ohio. Mr. Salyers made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1-11. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
A resolution was read commending New Boston High School students Aaron Hannah, Sara Adkins, and their teacher Andy Howard, on winning the Ohio Americanism and Government Test. Mr. Payton made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2-11. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
New Business
Mr. Fetty-requested a brighter light at shelter house at the park. Mr. Hamilton stated he would check it out. Stated the fence at the Kiwanis Park is in need of repair.
Mr. Payton-presented a handout which was in the Times regarding syringe exchange and asked the Chief if this would be a good thing to start a program in New Boston. Chief said we are in small area and feels the Scioto County program would cover our area. Mr. Payton asked if we could get Ms. Bratchett to come to council meeting and explain program. Mr. Warren said he would call her. The Scioto County Technical Center has been open since 1971 and has played a major impact on our area. New Boston sends 10 students a year to that center. Paul Crabtree and Ray Belcher has been there many years and made a motion to bring in a resolution to recognize them for their many years of service. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Williams-absent
Mr. Imes-none
Mr. Mills-none
Mr. Salyers-reported there is still a problem with the light at Lakeview and Rhodes Avenue.
Mr. Hamilton asked if the Laws Committee could meet regarding an ordinance for the number of dogs residents could own.
There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting be adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
________________________________
President of Council
Passed: ____________________,2011
Attest: ______________________
Village Clerk
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 1, 2011
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. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the minutes from January 18, 2011. Mr. Mills 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, Jr., Mayor-presented court report for January, 2011. 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. Reported he had a meeting with Infra-Metals -attorneys are working on final wording on the contract. Hope to have done this week. Josh Carver hopes to be hired part-time-3 days a month. Powell has returned to work, Lusk is still off and Kail has not responded to letter.
Lana Loper, Clerk-absent
Kathy Bender, Treasurer-no report
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel-discussed an ordinance that will be brought in tonight for an easement to New Boston Commons Limited. Explained they are in the process of sale and refinance by a new owner and there is lack of an appropriate easement for use of certain areas, therefore the ordinance hopefully will be passed to allow the easement.
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator-presented AMEC update. Will be setting up a meeting with Portsmouth to see where they are on the certification. Some of our repairs can be started working on now and Mr. Humphreys will be in next week to go over what does need to be done. Stated hopefully nothing as of now that will stop our certification and we are still working with AMEC. Also has a report from BWC where some of these repairs also need to be done. Potholes have been patched and will continue to be worked on. High school gave an award to Service Department for weather related services. Additional information was presented regarding "fake" drugs. A copy of the no rise certification was presented. CIC meeting report was presented. Still continuing traffic light problems. Mr. Winters is still helping out since Mr. Craig has been in the hospital. On April 9 at 8:30 a.m. the Relay for Life will be having a 5k walk in the village. Mr. Fetty 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.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director-presented report for January, 2011. Mr. Mills 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. Also reported grant was received.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief-presented MVA report. 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.
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws & Finance - none
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 - attended the meeting on the Grace Street property and the property was well received and everything worked out well.
Reading of Ordinances & Resolutions:
An ordinance was read appropriating and transferring amounts in the various funds of the village and declaring an emergency. Mr. Fetty made a motion 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 Ordinance No. 4-11 be adopted. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read granting an easement to Boston Commons Limited, an Ohio Limited Partnership, to memorialize the exisiting use of portions of vacated Stanton Avenue and vacated New Center Street (both owned by the Village)in its development and declaring an emergency. Mr. Fetty made a motion 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. Payton moved Ordinance No.5-11 be adopted. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read instituting a one-year moratorium on the issuance of any permit, license, and/or authority to establish any "pain clinic," "pain management clinic" or "pain management center," within the Village of New Boston, Ohio, to allow time for the village, it's staff, agencies and departments to review regulatory optings and further to formulate and adopt regulations, rules and ordinances for said "clinics," providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Mr. Mills made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
New Business:
Mr. Salyers-none
Mr. Fetty-asked if timing of the traffic lights coming in from the west end could be set so you would not catch all red lights. Asked about speed bumps in the Oak Street Alley. Received complaints about ownership of dogs in the village. Mr. Hamilton stated we did not have an ordinance of the number of dogs allowed and would like council to consider the limitation. Reported the clock in front of community center is not working properly.
Mr. Payton-thanked everyone for concern of his father-in-law. Sends condolences to the Newberry family for their loss. Asked for a resolution to be brought in to recognize Aaron Hannah, Sara Adkins and Mr. Andy Howard on winning the Ohio Americanism and Government Test.
Mr. Williams-none
Mr. Imes-none
Mr. Mills-announced the closing of the American Restaurant
There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting be adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
__________________________________________
President of Council
Passed: _________________________,2011
Attest: __________________________________
Village Clerk
FEBRUARY 1, 2011
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. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the minutes from January 18, 2011. Mr. Mills 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, Jr., Mayor-presented court report for January, 2011. 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. Reported he had a meeting with Infra-Metals -attorneys are working on final wording on the contract. Hope to have done this week. Josh Carver hopes to be hired part-time-3 days a month. Powell has returned to work, Lusk is still off and Kail has not responded to letter.
Lana Loper, Clerk-absent
Kathy Bender, Treasurer-no report
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel-discussed an ordinance that will be brought in tonight for an easement to New Boston Commons Limited. Explained they are in the process of sale and refinance by a new owner and there is lack of an appropriate easement for use of certain areas, therefore the ordinance hopefully will be passed to allow the easement.
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator-presented AMEC update. Will be setting up a meeting with Portsmouth to see where they are on the certification. Some of our repairs can be started working on now and Mr. Humphreys will be in next week to go over what does need to be done. Stated hopefully nothing as of now that will stop our certification and we are still working with AMEC. Also has a report from BWC where some of these repairs also need to be done. Potholes have been patched and will continue to be worked on. High school gave an award to Service Department for weather related services. Additional information was presented regarding "fake" drugs. A copy of the no rise certification was presented. CIC meeting report was presented. Still continuing traffic light problems. Mr. Winters is still helping out since Mr. Craig has been in the hospital. On April 9 at 8:30 a.m. the Relay for Life will be having a 5k walk in the village. Mr. Fetty 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.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director-presented report for January, 2011. Mr. Mills 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. Also reported grant was received.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief-presented MVA report. 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.
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws & Finance - none
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 - attended the meeting on the Grace Street property and the property was well received and everything worked out well.
Reading of Ordinances & Resolutions:
An ordinance was read appropriating and transferring amounts in the various funds of the village and declaring an emergency. Mr. Fetty made a motion 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 Ordinance No. 4-11 be adopted. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read granting an easement to Boston Commons Limited, an Ohio Limited Partnership, to memorialize the exisiting use of portions of vacated Stanton Avenue and vacated New Center Street (both owned by the Village)in its development and declaring an emergency. Mr. Fetty made a motion 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. Payton moved Ordinance No.5-11 be adopted. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read instituting a one-year moratorium on the issuance of any permit, license, and/or authority to establish any "pain clinic," "pain management clinic" or "pain management center," within the Village of New Boston, Ohio, to allow time for the village, it's staff, agencies and departments to review regulatory optings and further to formulate and adopt regulations, rules and ordinances for said "clinics," providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Mr. Mills made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
New Business:
Mr. Salyers-none
Mr. Fetty-asked if timing of the traffic lights coming in from the west end could be set so you would not catch all red lights. Asked about speed bumps in the Oak Street Alley. Received complaints about ownership of dogs in the village. Mr. Hamilton stated we did not have an ordinance of the number of dogs allowed and would like council to consider the limitation. Reported the clock in front of community center is not working properly.
Mr. Payton-thanked everyone for concern of his father-in-law. Sends condolences to the Newberry family for their loss. Asked for a resolution to be brought in to recognize Aaron Hannah, Sara Adkins and Mr. Andy Howard on winning the Ohio Americanism and Government Test.
Mr. Williams-none
Mr. Imes-none
Mr. Mills-announced the closing of the American Restaurant
There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting be adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
__________________________________________
President of Council
Passed: _________________________,2011
Attest: __________________________________
Village Clerk
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MINUTES
JANUARY 18, 2011
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 January 4, 2011. Mr. Salyers, seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports from visitors: none
No presenting or acting on petitions: none
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor-announced Clean-Up Day will be Saturday, May 7, from 9-2. Received a copy of the Ashland Independent regarding an article concerning the closing of AK Steel Plant. They referenced the New Boston Coke Plant as a model of success as to what can be done to rebuild and revive. Mr. Warren stated he was proud of how our community came together after closing of our own plant. He was pleased another city used us as a model as to what can be done and what can be accomplished. Talked to the Finance Committee about hiring a part-time patrolman. He would work only on Saturdays from 7pm to 3 am. This would help cover vacations and sick leave. His name is Josh Carver and he works at Childrens Services. Mr. Fetty asked about employees that are laid off and another part-time employee. Mr. Fetty stated there is no part-time position on the master-pay ordinance. Mr. Warren said he would like to bring in an ordinance for the part-time positions. After discussion, council decided to go into executive session later to discuss employees.
Lana Loper, Clerk-presented report for December 2010 and 2010 yearly. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the reports. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - no report
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - no report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator-presented 2001-2010 overtime report for council to review. Spoke to Kelly Bussa with AEP and all the brighter lights have been put up in the alleys. Clean-Up day is Saturday, May 7, 2011. The $1000.00 dumpster fee for Rumpke will be reimbursed by Scioto-Lawrence Solid Waste. Reported he had called Barboursville's Mayor, Mr. Turman regarding synthetic drugs. They are waiting for the county to pass an ordinance to strip shelves of these products. Once this is done they will remove all from their city. In his opinion, he would like council to bring in an ordinance, if legal, to stop this before it gets started. Received a letter from Howerton Engineering explaining the storage analysis on the no rise certification on the New Boston Schools. Mr. Hamilton reviewed the certification and stated they will create another storage area along Munn Run, create another storage basin and they have actually reduced the 100 year flood state at that site. Steve presented a copy of the agreement to be signed verifying the construction meets the condiitions as designated in the construction documents. The school wants to start construction in March and bids will be going out soon. This agreement would take the liability from the village. He recommends Mr.Lytten review the agreement to make any changes.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - no report
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented report for the year 2010 and presented report about fake weed. Mr. Payton asked about shift coverage on the overtime report. Chief Clark stated this is when not enough men that would be covering the shift due to sick leave, etc. Mr. Payton 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.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - presented the yearly report for 2010. Mr. Mills 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.
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws and Finances-reported the committee met January 13, 2011, to review the 2010 finances and preview 2011 costs and challenges. The 2010 general fund balance did increase over the 2009 balance due to income exceeding costs. This was due to cutting measures and unexpected revenue. The committee also discussed floodwall certification and they recommended appropriating approximately $40,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for payment to AMEC for Phasea 1 services. In the laws session, Mr. Mills discussed other community ordinances pertaining legislation regarding pain clinics and suggested a one-year moratorium in the village until state legislation can be reviewed. The committee agreed and recommends council to authorize Mr. Lytten to draft such ordinance. Mr. Salyers discussed the problem of "synthetic drug" use in our community and possible ban. The committee asks Mr. Lytten to search and review other community ordinances dealing with this issue. Mr. Salyers 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.
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys-lights in alley are a great improvement
Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications-poles are continuing to go up.
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage-none
Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary Study-none
Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings-none
Reading of Ordinances & Resolutions
An ordinance was read authorizing the transfer of village owned property to the Community Improvement Corporation 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. Payton made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2-11. Mr. Mills 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 with Dyer Insurance Company, Wheelersburg, Ohio, for property and casualty insurance and declaring an emergency. Mr. Mills moved the rules requiring an ordinance 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. Mills made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3-11. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Mills - none
Mr. Salyers - asked if transformers werein for the light at Lakeview? Mr. Hamilton stated he would call Mr. Craig.
Mr. Fetty-sends condolences to Tom Newberry's family.
Mr. Payton-also sends condolences to the Newberry family. Thanked Steve for the research on fake drugs. Asked if the sick leave report could be broken down into disability, sick leave, and workers compensation? Mrs. Loper stated if they were on Worker's Compensation they would not be on sick leave. Mr. Hamilton stated he would do some research.
Mr. Williams-asked Mr. Hamilton on an update of AMEC. He stated the report should be done by next week and information so far has been pretty good. Steve said he received the 90-day warning today from FEMA. Asked about West End? Steve said they just finished.
Mr. Imes-asked about tractor repair. Steve said they had not called back.
Mr. Williams made a motion to go into executive session to discuss the hiring of personnel. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
After the executive session, full council returned to regular council meeting.
Mr. Williams made a motion to appropriate an additional $800 for fire uniforms. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
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 7:45 pm.
___________________________________
President of Council
Passed: _______________________,2011
Attest: _____________________________
Village Clerk
MINUTES
JANUARY 18, 2011
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 January 4, 2011. Mr. Salyers, seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports from visitors: none
No presenting or acting on petitions: none
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor-announced Clean-Up Day will be Saturday, May 7, from 9-2. Received a copy of the Ashland Independent regarding an article concerning the closing of AK Steel Plant. They referenced the New Boston Coke Plant as a model of success as to what can be done to rebuild and revive. Mr. Warren stated he was proud of how our community came together after closing of our own plant. He was pleased another city used us as a model as to what can be done and what can be accomplished. Talked to the Finance Committee about hiring a part-time patrolman. He would work only on Saturdays from 7pm to 3 am. This would help cover vacations and sick leave. His name is Josh Carver and he works at Childrens Services. Mr. Fetty asked about employees that are laid off and another part-time employee. Mr. Fetty stated there is no part-time position on the master-pay ordinance. Mr. Warren said he would like to bring in an ordinance for the part-time positions. After discussion, council decided to go into executive session later to discuss employees.
Lana Loper, Clerk-presented report for December 2010 and 2010 yearly. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the reports. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - no report
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - no report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator-presented 2001-2010 overtime report for council to review. Spoke to Kelly Bussa with AEP and all the brighter lights have been put up in the alleys. Clean-Up day is Saturday, May 7, 2011. The $1000.00 dumpster fee for Rumpke will be reimbursed by Scioto-Lawrence Solid Waste. Reported he had called Barboursville's Mayor, Mr. Turman regarding synthetic drugs. They are waiting for the county to pass an ordinance to strip shelves of these products. Once this is done they will remove all from their city. In his opinion, he would like council to bring in an ordinance, if legal, to stop this before it gets started. Received a letter from Howerton Engineering explaining the storage analysis on the no rise certification on the New Boston Schools. Mr. Hamilton reviewed the certification and stated they will create another storage area along Munn Run, create another storage basin and they have actually reduced the 100 year flood state at that site. Steve presented a copy of the agreement to be signed verifying the construction meets the condiitions as designated in the construction documents. The school wants to start construction in March and bids will be going out soon. This agreement would take the liability from the village. He recommends Mr.Lytten review the agreement to make any changes.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - no report
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented report for the year 2010 and presented report about fake weed. Mr. Payton asked about shift coverage on the overtime report. Chief Clark stated this is when not enough men that would be covering the shift due to sick leave, etc. Mr. Payton 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.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - presented the yearly report for 2010. Mr. Mills 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.
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws and Finances-reported the committee met January 13, 2011, to review the 2010 finances and preview 2011 costs and challenges. The 2010 general fund balance did increase over the 2009 balance due to income exceeding costs. This was due to cutting measures and unexpected revenue. The committee also discussed floodwall certification and they recommended appropriating approximately $40,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for payment to AMEC for Phasea 1 services. In the laws session, Mr. Mills discussed other community ordinances pertaining legislation regarding pain clinics and suggested a one-year moratorium in the village until state legislation can be reviewed. The committee agreed and recommends council to authorize Mr. Lytten to draft such ordinance. Mr. Salyers discussed the problem of "synthetic drug" use in our community and possible ban. The committee asks Mr. Lytten to search and review other community ordinances dealing with this issue. Mr. Salyers 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.
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys-lights in alley are a great improvement
Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications-poles are continuing to go up.
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage-none
Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary Study-none
Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings-none
Reading of Ordinances & Resolutions
An ordinance was read authorizing the transfer of village owned property to the Community Improvement Corporation 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. Payton made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2-11. Mr. Mills 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 with Dyer Insurance Company, Wheelersburg, Ohio, for property and casualty insurance and declaring an emergency. Mr. Mills moved the rules requiring an ordinance 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. Mills made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3-11. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Mills - none
Mr. Salyers - asked if transformers werein for the light at Lakeview? Mr. Hamilton stated he would call Mr. Craig.
Mr. Fetty-sends condolences to Tom Newberry's family.
Mr. Payton-also sends condolences to the Newberry family. Thanked Steve for the research on fake drugs. Asked if the sick leave report could be broken down into disability, sick leave, and workers compensation? Mrs. Loper stated if they were on Worker's Compensation they would not be on sick leave. Mr. Hamilton stated he would do some research.
Mr. Williams-asked Mr. Hamilton on an update of AMEC. He stated the report should be done by next week and information so far has been pretty good. Steve said he received the 90-day warning today from FEMA. Asked about West End? Steve said they just finished.
Mr. Imes-asked about tractor repair. Steve said they had not called back.
Mr. Williams made a motion to go into executive session to discuss the hiring of personnel. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
After the executive session, full council returned to regular council meeting.
Mr. Williams made a motion to appropriate an additional $800 for fire uniforms. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
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 7:45 pm.
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President of Council
Passed: _______________________,2011
Attest: _____________________________
Village Clerk
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