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