NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

New Boston Village Council
April 5, 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. Mills made a motion to accept and file the minutes from March 15, 2011. Mr. Salyers 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

Reading of Communications-information from Census Bureau asking if we wanted to challenge anything from the census 2010. We were only down 68. No challenge.


Reports of:

James Warren, Mayor-school ground breaking will be Tuesday, April 19. Roadways are being worked on. Presented mayor's court report. 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.

Lana Loper, Clerk - absent

Kathy Bender, Treasurer - no report

Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - no report but discussed with council two changes in ordinances.

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - 1. Reported flood damage reduction ordinance has to be passed on emergency in order to be mailed in time; 2. presented pricing on 6' fence at the park; 3. working on alley pipeline behind Carpets Plus; 4. will be patching potholes in alleys.

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - presented report for March, 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 6-0.

Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented report dated April 5, 2011. Mr. Williams 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-presented report from meeting held April 4-discussed the first quarter of 2011-revenues and spending are close to what was projected. Committee recommends purchasing vehicle for village administrator for $16,000 and fencing out of capital improvement. Out of general fund, recommending a paint stripper for $5000, computer for $1000 for income tax department, traffic lights for $6000, ballfield repairs for $4500 for a total of $16,500. Also discussed getting quotes for a 6' fence, repairs on gazebo, floodwall certification and employee wages. Reported on financing with US Bank for the floodwall and increase in health insurance. Stated cuts in the state budget would also affect our revenues. Started looking at the 2012 budget. Mr. Mills 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.

Ralph Imes, Streets and Alleys-none

Mike Payton, Utilities and Communications-none

Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage-none

Terry Salyers, Wage and Salary Study-none

Dan Fetty, Lands and Buildings-reported the Habitat house foundation is up and looks good.


Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions:

An ordinance was given 2nd reading to authorize the issuance of a permit to the American Red Cross to solicit charitable contributions from occupants of motor vehicles on a highway pursuant to a permit to be issued by the clerk at the direction of council. Mr. Payton made a motion for the 2nd reading. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are ayes-4 (Imes, Payton, Williams, Mills) nays-2 (Salyers, Fetty).

An ordinance was given 2nd reading to authorize the issuance of a permit to Wheelersburg Challenger League to solicit charitable contributions from occupants of motor vehicles on a highway pursuant to a permit to be issued by the clerk at the direction of council. 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-4 (Mills, Payton, Imes, Williams) nays-2 (Salyers, Fetty).

An ordinance was given 2nd reading to authorize a permit to the New Boston Police to solicit charitable contributions from occupants of motor vehicles on a highway pursuant to a permit to be issued by the clerk at the direction of council. Mr. Mills made a motion for the second reading. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5 (Imes, Williams, Salyers, Mills, Payton) nays-1 (Fetty).

First reading was given to an ordinance authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into an agreement with Rosetta Communications for creation, maintenance, and technical support for a village internet web site. Mr. Fetty asked Mr. Ottney about updating the website more often. Mr. Ottney stated he needs more input from the village to properly post updates. After discussion, Mr. Williams made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

An ordinance was read for special purpose flood reduction for the Village of New Boston and declaring an emergency. Mr. Salyers moved the rule 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 to adopt Ordinance No. 8-11. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

A resolution was read in support of the Community Action Organization of Scioto County for its 46 years of providing social and economic benefits to the citizens of Scioto County. Mr. Payton made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 4-11. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5 (Salyers, Williams, Fetty, Imes, Payton) abstain-1 (Mills)

A resolution was read opposing the closing of the Ohio River Valley Juvenile Correctional facility at Franklin Furnace. Mr. Payton made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 5-11. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

A resolution was read commending the Southern Ohio Port Authority for its efforts in bringing Infra-Metals to the Village of New Boston. Mr. Mills made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 6-11. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.


New Business:

Mr. Payton-
Mr. Williams-
Mr. Imes-
Mr. Mills-
Mr. Salyers-
Mr. Fetty-

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 6:55 p.m.

______________________________
President of Council

Passed: ____________________,2010

Attest: _________________________
Village Clerk