NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
June 21, 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. Fetty made a motion to accept and file the minutes from June 7, 2011. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.


Reports from Visitors:

Alex Sable, IGS Energy-presented a program regarding a commercial rate for electric for village. Commercial pricing is cheaper rate than the current billing. IGS has been in business since 1989 and is current supplier for the village. They are offering a fixed rate of .69 per CCF. Average usage now per year is 16,400 at .78. Savings would be about $1476. Longer than a one year contract would be based on futures market. They are currently working with other local governments in the state. After discussion, council thanked them for coming and will review and get back with them. There is no time limit to sign up but if market prices change so would the contract.

No presenting and acting on petitions: none


Reports of:

James Warren, Mayor-Village is financially sound.

Lana Loper, Clerk - none

Kathy Bender, Treasurer - none

Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - still working on the ordinance regarding indigent burial

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - 1. Millbrook Park was vandalized Sunday night. 2. Presented quote from West End for cost of a new red light at West End & Rhodes. It is a dangerous intersection and needs replaced. Mr. Williams and Mr. Salyers discussed other lights in the village, especially Lakeview and Rhodes where traffic is backed up.

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - no report

Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented report dated June 21, 2011. 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.

Chris Bender, Fire Chief - presented report from MVA collections of $1,010.70. Mr. Williams 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.


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 - none


Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions:

Second reading was given an ordinance adopting the budget for the Village of New Boston, Ohio, for the fiscal year 2012. Mr.Mills moved to accept the 2nd reading. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

An ordinance was read appropriating and transferring amounts in the various funds of the village and declaring an emergency. Mr. Salyers 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. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 19-11. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.


New Business:

Mr. Salyers - asked about bike ordinance that was in packet. Steve stated it was for info only.

Mr. Fetty - asked about ditch witch on 139. Steve stated they were moving water line.

Mr. Payton - 1. stated he was present at two accidents this week and complimented police and fire departments for doing a good job. 2. the 2011 American Cancer Relay for Life will be held June 24 and June 25 at fairgrounds. 3. Community Action Food Service Program has kicked in for this year and will be at all three schools.

Mr. Williams - 1. SB5 has received over 700,000 and there is still time to sign if interested at the Plumbers and Pipefitters Hall. 2. Reported he is still working on the capital improvement plan.

Mr. Imes - received a report from young lady thanking the fire department for getting out her child from a locked car.

Mr. Mills - asked Chief Clark about how many patrolmen per shift. Chief Clark said we were shorthanded with Goins still off and Lewis on honeymoon. Shifts do crossover with staff.

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 7:10 p.m.


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President of Council

Passed: _____________, 2011

Attest: ___________________
Village Clerk