NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

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.

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President of Council

Passed: ____________________,2011

Attest: ______________________
Village Clerk