NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
AUGUST 2, 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.

Ryan Ottney from the Daily Times introduced Nicole Kuhn from Turkey. She is staying with her grandmother who lives in Portsmouth while she is studying journalism and interning at the Times.

Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer

Mr. Fetty made a motion to accept and file the minutes from July 19, 2011. Mr. Mills 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


Reports of:

James Warren, Mayor - 1. Presented Mayor's Court report for July, 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. 2. Finances sound at this time. 3. Scioto County Commisssioners have scheduled Trick-or-Treat for October 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mr. Warren recommends we schedule at the same time. Mr. Mills made a motion to bring in a resolution for that date and time. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.

Lana Loper, Clerk - absent

Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent

Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - no report

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - no report

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - absent but income tax report was presented. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion 6-0. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.

Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented report dated July 19, 2011. Mr. Williams 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.

Chris Bender, Fire Chief -


Reports of Chairmen of Committees:

Junior Williams, Laws and Finance - presented report from meeting held on July 28, 2011. The committee review first half revenues and expenditures as well as other finances. The committee recommends that ordinances be brought in next meeting on emergency to purchase and install four new traffic light control boxes ($22,640) from capital improvement, children at play signs ($682 from general fund) which has already been taken care of and a twenty-five cent pay increase to all non-elected employees which requires an update to the master pay ordinance. Also discussed floodwall certification and having the clerk set up funds for MVA and the Disaster Relief. 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.

Ralph Imes, Street & 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 & Resolutions:

An ordinance was read authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $400,000 of bonds for the purpose of paying part of the cost of constructing floodwall improvements and declaring an emergency. Mr. Lytten explained to council the portion that was in question regarding the payments and Mr. Williams explained the prepayment penalty. Mr. Mills moved to correct the $440,000 figure in the ordinance to read $400,000. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. After discussion, Mr. Imes 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. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Payton moved Ordinance No. 23-11 be adopted. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

An ordinance was read transferring and appropriating amounts in the various funds of the village and declaring an emergency. Mr. Mills moved the rules requiring an ordinance or resolution or a general or permanent nature involving the expenditure of money be read on three separate dates be suspended. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Salyers moved to adopt Ordinance No. 24-11. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

An ordinance was read repealing Section 129.03 of the codified ordinances 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. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Fetty moved Ordinance No. 25-11 be adopted. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

An ordinance was read providing for indigent burial awards for the purpose of providing burial funds for deceased eligible persons at the decision of the Mayor under guidelines set by council and declaring an emergency. Mr. Fetty moved the rules requiring an ordinance be read on three separate dates be suspended. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are follows: ayes-6. Mr. Fetty moved Ordinance No. 26-11 be adopted. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.


New Business:

Mr.Imes - none

Mr. Mills - made a motion to bring in ordinance for the traffic control boxes at a cost of $22,640 on an emergency basis. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. Mr. Mills also made a motion to bring in a new master pay ordinance to reflect the twenty-five pay increase and declaring an emergency basis. The pay increase would begin on August 20. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

Mr. Salyers - 1. asked if Crown Vic had been taken care of. Steve stated he hasn't seen the bill. 2. Asked if center lines can be painted especially on Lakeview Avenue. Steve stated they will be done in the next two weeks.

Mr. Fetty - Asked if AMEC could start soon. Mr. Williams stated all paperwork regarding bonds would have to be completed. 2. Asked Mr. Hamilton about the overtime report regarding the flooding.

Mr. Payton - 1. Welcomed guest. 2. Congratulated Mr. Salyers on doing a good job on the alumni banquet. Stated everyone had a good time. 3. Glenwood Band will play Friday, August 12 at 5:00 p.m. at the Scioto County Fair.

Mr. Williams - asked about the sale of vehicles. Mr. Hamilton stated two has been sold and still waiting on title for green car.

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