NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

New Boston Village Council
April 19, 2011
Meeting Minutes

Regular session of the 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. Williams made a motion to accept and file the minutes from April 15, 2011. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the minutes from the special meeting held April 8, 2011. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.

Reports from visitors: Mike Bell, Daymar College-reported Daymar was having a First Responders Emergency Appreciation Day. They will be having a parade on Thursday, May 26 and will have key note speakers, trophies, etc. Discussion of the route was held and Mr. Hamilton stated he would do some further checking. Mr. Bell also reported the Challenger League will be holding the state tournament in Wheelersburg in 2012.

Forest Malone, 4304 Gallia Street-spoke to council regarding handicap ramps and speed bumps. He stated signs should be posted to warn bikers and cars of the bumps ahead.

Presenting and Acting on Petitions - none


Reports of:

James Warren, Mayor-1. have received official notification from census. Sixty-eight down. 2-received a letter from Ohio Department of Natural Resources stating the village is in compliance with minimum National Flood Insurance Program standards. 3-received a copy of the ordinance passed by Portsmouth agreeing to compensate the village for treatment of sewage originating in Eden Park. 4-Memorial Day has not been confirmed but tentatively Monday, May 16,2011. 5-New Boston wins BMV award. Mr. Payton will give more details.

Lana Loper, Clerk-presented report for March, 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.

Kathy Bender, Treasurer-no report

Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel-no report

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator-1-reported Clean-up Day for the Village is May 7th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2-Still running pump stations at flood defense. 3-Two sewer grates were stolen and one has been recovered.

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director-no report

Darrold Clark, Chief of Police-presented report dated April 19, 2011. Mr. Payton 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.

Chris Bender, Fire Chief-presented a special invitation from Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshall for "Feel the Heat for Elected Officials" to be held on May 21, 2011, for all elected officials.


Reports of Chairmen of Committees

Junior Williams, Laws & Finance-no report but set meeting for Monday, May 9th for 2012 budget.

Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys-no report

Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications-no report

Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage-no report

Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary Study-no report

Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings-no report


Reading of Ordinances & Resolutions

Third reading was given an ordinance authorizing 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. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 10-11. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-4(Williams, Payton, Mills, Imes) nays-2 (Fetty, Salyers).

Third reading was given an ordinance authorizing 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 clerk at the discretion of council. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 11-11. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-4(Payton, Mills, Imes, Williams) nays-2 (Salyers, Fetty).

Third reading was given an ordinance authorizing the issuance of a permit to the New Boston Police to solicit charitable contribution from occupants of motor vehicles on a highwy pursuant to a permit to be issued by the clerk at the direction of council. Mr. Payton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 12-11. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-4 (Mills, Imes, Williams, Payton) nays-2 (Fetty, Salyers).

An ordinance was given second reading 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. Williams made a motion for the 2nd reading. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

A resolution was read commending and congratulating Jon Wickline on his retirement from the New Boston Local School District. Mr. Salyers made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 7-11. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

A resolution was read commending and congratulating Kathy Bender on her retirement from the New Boston Local School District. Mr. Salyers made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 8-11. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

A resolution was read commending and congratulating Barbara Cablish on her retirement from the New Boston Local School District. Mr. Salyers made a motion to adopt Resolution 9-11. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.


New Business

Mr. Williams - none

Mr. Imes - none

Mr. Mills - none

Mr. Salyers - none

Mr. Fetty - 1. Asked if Neil Hatcher has responded to letters regarding the brick flats. Steve stated he would contact him again since he has not responded. 2. work behind Carpets Plus-Steve is working on hot mix to fix. 3. asked about more information regarding council members working flood defense being covered on worker's compensation. Lana stated she would get more information.

Mr. Payton-1. attended the event at New Boston BMV where they received an award for organ donation rates, recording the highest percentage of people saying "yes" to donation by registering their name in the Ohio Donor Registry. 2-5K run went well and hope we continue to do every year. 3-Ground breaking for new school went very well. 4-made a motion to bring in resolution for Miranda Litz for representing New Boston School as 2011 Miss River Days candidate. Mr. Mills seconded motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0. (Mr. Williams had been excused.) 5- commended Fire Chief Chris Bender for helping rescue children from a car that had over turned from an accident near his home. Chris spoke how rewarding it was to help and stated how well the children were buckled in their car seats for safety.

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