NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
October 18, 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. Payton, Mr. Mills, Mr. Imes and Mr. Salyers.
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.
Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer
Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the minutes from October 4, 2011. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Reports from Visitors: Attending the meeting is Michael Schmidt from Troop 1 of the Boy Scouts. He also introduced his troop leader with him as Steve Williams.
No presenting and acting on petitions
No Communications
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor - 1. Mr. Hamilton is representing the village at the Habitat for Humanity Dinner tonight. 2. Family of Linda Morrison has asked the village to assist with her burial expenses. Mayor stated he was checking to see if she qualifies to be indigent. 3. Requesting $5,500 for major repairs of backhoe. After discussion, Mr. Mills made a motion to bring in an ordinance on emergency for the appropriation of the $5,500. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Lana Loper, Clerk - presented report for September, 2011. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - thanked council for excusing her during daughter's volleyball season.
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - no report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - absent
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - absent
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented report dated October 18, 2011. Mr. Imes made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - fire hydrants have all been tested and all repaired except the one by Mr. Henson. This one should be repaired soon.
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws & Finances - absent
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - none
Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications - none
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - none - asked that the ordinances being read tonight for the floodwall be passed on emergency so the village could get started on Phase 2 and repairs.
Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary Study - none
Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings - none
Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
Third reading was given an ordinance authorizing and directing the clerk to request an advance in the sum of $215,000 from the Floodwall Improvement Bonds, Series 2011 previously authorized by council and declaring an emergency. Mr. Payton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 34-11. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
Third reading was given an ordinance appropriating amounts in the Floodwall Improvement Fund of the Village and declaring an emergency. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 35-11. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes -5.
Also, a third reading was given an ordinance authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into an agreement to provide professional engineering services for a Phase 2report and certifies as-build plans with AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. and declaring an emergency. Mr. Fetty moved to adopt Ordinance No. 36-11. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
An ordinance was read transferring and appropriating amounts in the various funds of the Village and declaring an emergency. Mr. Payton 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. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes - 5. Mr. Fetty moved to adopt Ordinance No. 37-11. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
New Business
Mr. Williams - absent
Mr. Imes - none
Mr. Mills - none
Mr. Salyers - none
Mr. Fetty - 1. Commended CAO for doing a good job cleaning creeks through Munn's Run. 2. Finances looking good and asked all department watch spending until end of year.
Mr. Payton - 1. Thanked boy scouts for attending meeting and invited them to attend Christmas Parade. 2. Working on parade and adjusting parade schedule. 3. Asked police chief about gifts for kids at Christmas. Chief stated they are just getting started with the applications and donations.
Mayor also thanked the Boy Scouts for coming and inviting them back.
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: _______________________,2011
Attest: ____________________________
Village Clerk
Friday, October 28, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEEETING MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 4, 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. Imes, and Mr. Salyers.
Mr. Fetty made a motion to excuse the absent member, Mr. Mills. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer
Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the minutes from September 20, 2011. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Reports from Visitors: None
No Presenting and acting on petitions
No Communications
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor-Mayor's court report for September was presented. 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 5-0.
Lana Loper, Clerk - no report; thanked everyone for thoughts and prayers in the loss of her sister. Mr. Williams also thanked everyone.
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - no report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - 1. Several police cruisers are in need of repair. Appropriation for repairs has only $388 left. Asking for $1800 to $2000 for the repairs. 2. Tearing out basketball court at the ballpark. Would like resolution to thank county commissioners for the extra money to help in repairs. 3. Repairing another collapse in the 4000 block of Rhodes Avenue across from Franks. 4. Habbitat for Humanity house on Grace Street is almost completed. 5. Still working with FEMA late nights trying to get back money from the flooding. 6. Completed paper work for the County for Issue 1. 7. CAO helping to clean Munn's Run. There are ten or more locations where they will be working. 8. More pothole patching will be starting tomorrow.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - absent but report for September was presented. Mr. Payton made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - Mr. Warren is asking for recommendation of Joshua Carver for the position of full time patrolman for the police department. He was recommended to him by Chief Clark. He will have a probationary period of one year starting October 5, 2011. Mr. Payton made a motion to accept the recommendation for the appointment. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. Discussion was held about Eric Kail returning to work. Mr.Lytten stated he has not returned to work as requested therefore, he feels he has been terminated. Mr. Clark presented report dated October 4, 2011. Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - absent
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws & Finance - none
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - none
Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications - none
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - absent
Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary Study - none
Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings - none
Reading of Ordinances & Resolutions
Second reading was given to an ordinance authorizing and directing the clerk to request an advance in the sum of $215,000 from the Floodwall Improvement Bonds, Series 2011 previously authorized by council. Mr. Fetty made a motion to accept the 2nd reading. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
Second reading was given to an ordinance appropriating amounts in the Floodwall Improvement Fund of the Village. Mr. Williams made a motion to accept the 2nd reading. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes - 5.
Second Reading was given authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into an agreement to provide profession engineering services for a Phase 2 report and certifies as-build plans with AMEC Earth and Environmental, Inc. Mr. Williams made a motion to accept the 2nd reading. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
An ordinance was read transferring and appropriating amounts in the various funds of the Village 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. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Fetty made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 33-11. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows - ayes-5.
A resolution was read thanking commending the Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative for its award of $150,000 to the Southern Ohio Port Authority for industrial park improvements in the Village of New Boston. Mr. Payton made a motion adopt Resolution No. 19-11. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
Mr. Warren reported Mr. Bob Walton received a plaque for outstanding service to the community. Article was in the Daily Times.
Mr. Williams made a motion for a resolution to be brought in thanking the county commissioners for the money to replace basketball court at Millbrook park. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
New Business:
Mr. Payton - 1. Congratulated the New Boston Eagles on their grand opening and thanked Cedar Street Church for having a Village Carnival. 2. Thursday morning there will be an annual breakfast by the Chamber of Commerce for "Save Our Kids-Prevention Works". Mr. Hughes with the Counseling Center will be the speaker. 3. Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. New Boston Schools will hold their Drug Free Carnival at the stadium. 4. Christmas parade will be coming soon. Need to get forms ready for sign-ups and would like Ryan to put on web site.
Mr. Williams - made a motion to bring in appropriations for the $2000 for police repairs. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Imes - none
Mr. Mills - absent
Mr. Salyers - none
Mr. Fetty - Welcomed Mr. Carver as full time employee.
There being no further business, Mr. Fetty moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting be adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
____________________________
President of Council
Passed: _________________,2011
Attest: ______________________
Village Clerk
MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 4, 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. Imes, and Mr. Salyers.
Mr. Fetty made a motion to excuse the absent member, Mr. Mills. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer
Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the minutes from September 20, 2011. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Reports from Visitors: None
No Presenting and acting on petitions
No Communications
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor-Mayor's court report for September was presented. 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 5-0.
Lana Loper, Clerk - no report; thanked everyone for thoughts and prayers in the loss of her sister. Mr. Williams also thanked everyone.
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - no report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - 1. Several police cruisers are in need of repair. Appropriation for repairs has only $388 left. Asking for $1800 to $2000 for the repairs. 2. Tearing out basketball court at the ballpark. Would like resolution to thank county commissioners for the extra money to help in repairs. 3. Repairing another collapse in the 4000 block of Rhodes Avenue across from Franks. 4. Habbitat for Humanity house on Grace Street is almost completed. 5. Still working with FEMA late nights trying to get back money from the flooding. 6. Completed paper work for the County for Issue 1. 7. CAO helping to clean Munn's Run. There are ten or more locations where they will be working. 8. More pothole patching will be starting tomorrow.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - absent but report for September was presented. Mr. Payton made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - Mr. Warren is asking for recommendation of Joshua Carver for the position of full time patrolman for the police department. He was recommended to him by Chief Clark. He will have a probationary period of one year starting October 5, 2011. Mr. Payton made a motion to accept the recommendation for the appointment. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. Discussion was held about Eric Kail returning to work. Mr.Lytten stated he has not returned to work as requested therefore, he feels he has been terminated. Mr. Clark presented report dated October 4, 2011. Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - absent
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws & Finance - none
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - none
Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications - none
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - absent
Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary Study - none
Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings - none
Reading of Ordinances & Resolutions
Second reading was given to an ordinance authorizing and directing the clerk to request an advance in the sum of $215,000 from the Floodwall Improvement Bonds, Series 2011 previously authorized by council. Mr. Fetty made a motion to accept the 2nd reading. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
Second reading was given to an ordinance appropriating amounts in the Floodwall Improvement Fund of the Village. Mr. Williams made a motion to accept the 2nd reading. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes - 5.
Second Reading was given authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into an agreement to provide profession engineering services for a Phase 2 report and certifies as-build plans with AMEC Earth and Environmental, Inc. Mr. Williams made a motion to accept the 2nd reading. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
An ordinance was read transferring and appropriating amounts in the various funds of the Village 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. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Fetty made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 33-11. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows - ayes-5.
A resolution was read thanking commending the Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative for its award of $150,000 to the Southern Ohio Port Authority for industrial park improvements in the Village of New Boston. Mr. Payton made a motion adopt Resolution No. 19-11. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
Mr. Warren reported Mr. Bob Walton received a plaque for outstanding service to the community. Article was in the Daily Times.
Mr. Williams made a motion for a resolution to be brought in thanking the county commissioners for the money to replace basketball court at Millbrook park. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
New Business:
Mr. Payton - 1. Congratulated the New Boston Eagles on their grand opening and thanked Cedar Street Church for having a Village Carnival. 2. Thursday morning there will be an annual breakfast by the Chamber of Commerce for "Save Our Kids-Prevention Works". Mr. Hughes with the Counseling Center will be the speaker. 3. Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. New Boston Schools will hold their Drug Free Carnival at the stadium. 4. Christmas parade will be coming soon. Need to get forms ready for sign-ups and would like Ryan to put on web site.
Mr. Williams - made a motion to bring in appropriations for the $2000 for police repairs. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Imes - none
Mr. Mills - absent
Mr. Salyers - none
Mr. Fetty - Welcomed Mr. Carver as full time employee.
There being no further business, Mr. Fetty moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting be adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
____________________________
President of Council
Passed: _________________,2011
Attest: ______________________
Village Clerk
Sunday, October 2, 2011
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 20, 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 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 September 6, 2011. Mr. Williams 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, Jr., Mayor - 1. Jessica will be attending mayor's court training Thursday and Friday. 2. News article in today's paper saying hazardous waste material can be taken to Dow Chemical on Saturday, September 21 from 9-1. 3. Potholes will be fixed while hot patch is still available. 4. Daymar had a good program for recruitng students. 5. Eagles Grand Opening will be Saturday 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Lana Loper, Clerk - Presented report for August, 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.
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - no report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - 1. Solid Rock cleaning Munn's Run. 2. Bushes trimmed at the park. 3. Went with FEMA and visited 25 locations that was damaged and will be viewing 42 more later. FEMA will pay 75% and state will pay 12.5% of damaged areas. Local pays the other 12.5%. 4. Solid Rock will donate time and equipment to fix ball field where five loads of dirt will be hauled in. 5. Light at River Avenue should be fixed by state in one month. 6. Traffic control boxes will be in next week. 7. Fifty shopping carts have been picked up. 8. Met with several sewer plant operators on September 9 - highly supports resolution presented tonight regarding CSO and SSO. Our sewers are 70-80% combined and US EPA says those have to be separated and we have to come up with long term control plan. 10. AMEC contract presented tonight and staples with ordinance. 11. Kiwanis Kid's Day will be in Tracy Park on Saturday and Cedar Street Church is also have Village Carnival on Saturday from 9-4 and everything is free. 12. Beauty salon will be opening by the old American Restaurant.
Theda Aldrige, Income Tax Director - absent
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - 1. Two intermittent dispatchers have been hired-Wayne Hensley and Patricia Dyer. Mr. Payton made a motion to confirm these appointments. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: nays: 1 (Fetty), ayes - 5 (Williams, Payton, Mills, Imes, Salyers) 2. Working on two grants - one for automatic license plate reader. Cost is $20,000 and our share is $2000. Asked for permission to proceed to apply. Mr. Mills moved to allow the Chief to apply. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. The other is concerning a police cruiser and will know more in November. 3. Presented report dated September 20, 2011. Mr. Payton made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - Also stated he is applying for a grant for new fire truck. Cost is $350,000 and our part is $17,500 and asking permission to apply and has to submit by Friday at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Williams made a motion to proceed with Fire Grant. 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 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
An ordinance was read authorizing and directing the clerk to request an advance in the sum of $215,000 from the Floodwall Improvement Bonds, Seris 2011 previously authorized by council. 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 transferring amounts from the General Fund to MVA 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. Mills moved Ordinance No. 31-11 be adopted. Mr. Fetty 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. Payton moved the rules requiring and ordinance or resolution of a general or permanent nature involving the expenditure of money be read on three separate dates be suspended. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Mills moved Ordinance No. 32-11 be adopted. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read appropriating amounts in the Floodwall Improvement Fund of the Village. Mr. Payton made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into an agreement to provide professional engineering services for Phase 2 report and certifies as build plans with AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. Mr. Mills made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A resolution was read authorizing the Village of New Boston to prepare and submit an application to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement and/or Local Transportation Improvement Program(s) and to execute contracts as required. Mr. Payton moved to adopt Resolution No. 15-11. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A resolution was read accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission, authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor. Mr. Fetty moved to adopt Resolution No. 16-11. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A resolution was read designating the evening of Saturday, December 3, at 5:30 p.m. for the New Boston Village Christmas Parade. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Resolution No. 17-11. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A resolution was read endorsing the United States Conference of Mayors Resolution 43 requesting congress "Reform the Clean Water Act Sewer Overflow Policy to Achieve Sustainable Long Term Goals". Mr. Mills moved to adopt Resolution No. 18-11. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
New Business
Mr. Fetty - 1. Stated one of his favorite spots in the village is Millbrook Park and reported several weeds needed cut and trees needed trimmed. Mr. Hamilton said CAO will be here to work on the 26th and will be done. 2. Asked if Solid Rock is responsible for the cleanup of the area they are working. Mr. Hamilton stated yes. 3. Flower bed at the park needs painted. 4. Asked mayor about Zoning Board meeting. Mr. Warren stated has not been set yet. 5. Thanked state for getting roads paved around the Wal-Mart area, the owners of Boston Commons for remodeling and SODI for the $150,000.
Mr. Payton - Thanked SODI for the donation of $150,000 which saved us a lot of money and made a motion for a resolution to be brought in thanking them. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Williams - none
Mr. Imes - none
Mr. Mills - Thanked council for promoting the "Walk for Alzheimers's". Raised over $25,000.
Mr. Salyers - none
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 7:25 p.m.
____________________________________
President of Council
Passed: ______________________,2011
Attest: ____________________________
Village Clerk
SEPTEMBER 20, 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 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 September 6, 2011. Mr. Williams 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, Jr., Mayor - 1. Jessica will be attending mayor's court training Thursday and Friday. 2. News article in today's paper saying hazardous waste material can be taken to Dow Chemical on Saturday, September 21 from 9-1. 3. Potholes will be fixed while hot patch is still available. 4. Daymar had a good program for recruitng students. 5. Eagles Grand Opening will be Saturday 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Lana Loper, Clerk - Presented report for August, 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.
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - no report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - 1. Solid Rock cleaning Munn's Run. 2. Bushes trimmed at the park. 3. Went with FEMA and visited 25 locations that was damaged and will be viewing 42 more later. FEMA will pay 75% and state will pay 12.5% of damaged areas. Local pays the other 12.5%. 4. Solid Rock will donate time and equipment to fix ball field where five loads of dirt will be hauled in. 5. Light at River Avenue should be fixed by state in one month. 6. Traffic control boxes will be in next week. 7. Fifty shopping carts have been picked up. 8. Met with several sewer plant operators on September 9 - highly supports resolution presented tonight regarding CSO and SSO. Our sewers are 70-80% combined and US EPA says those have to be separated and we have to come up with long term control plan. 10. AMEC contract presented tonight and staples with ordinance. 11. Kiwanis Kid's Day will be in Tracy Park on Saturday and Cedar Street Church is also have Village Carnival on Saturday from 9-4 and everything is free. 12. Beauty salon will be opening by the old American Restaurant.
Theda Aldrige, Income Tax Director - absent
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - 1. Two intermittent dispatchers have been hired-Wayne Hensley and Patricia Dyer. Mr. Payton made a motion to confirm these appointments. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: nays: 1 (Fetty), ayes - 5 (Williams, Payton, Mills, Imes, Salyers) 2. Working on two grants - one for automatic license plate reader. Cost is $20,000 and our share is $2000. Asked for permission to proceed to apply. Mr. Mills moved to allow the Chief to apply. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. The other is concerning a police cruiser and will know more in November. 3. Presented report dated September 20, 2011. Mr. Payton made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - Also stated he is applying for a grant for new fire truck. Cost is $350,000 and our part is $17,500 and asking permission to apply and has to submit by Friday at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Williams made a motion to proceed with Fire Grant. 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 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
An ordinance was read authorizing and directing the clerk to request an advance in the sum of $215,000 from the Floodwall Improvement Bonds, Seris 2011 previously authorized by council. 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 transferring amounts from the General Fund to MVA 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. Mills moved Ordinance No. 31-11 be adopted. Mr. Fetty 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. Payton moved the rules requiring and ordinance or resolution of a general or permanent nature involving the expenditure of money be read on three separate dates be suspended. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Mills moved Ordinance No. 32-11 be adopted. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read appropriating amounts in the Floodwall Improvement Fund of the Village. Mr. Payton made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into an agreement to provide professional engineering services for Phase 2 report and certifies as build plans with AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. Mr. Mills made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A resolution was read authorizing the Village of New Boston to prepare and submit an application to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement and/or Local Transportation Improvement Program(s) and to execute contracts as required. Mr. Payton moved to adopt Resolution No. 15-11. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A resolution was read accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission, authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor. Mr. Fetty moved to adopt Resolution No. 16-11. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A resolution was read designating the evening of Saturday, December 3, at 5:30 p.m. for the New Boston Village Christmas Parade. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Resolution No. 17-11. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A resolution was read endorsing the United States Conference of Mayors Resolution 43 requesting congress "Reform the Clean Water Act Sewer Overflow Policy to Achieve Sustainable Long Term Goals". Mr. Mills moved to adopt Resolution No. 18-11. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
New Business
Mr. Fetty - 1. Stated one of his favorite spots in the village is Millbrook Park and reported several weeds needed cut and trees needed trimmed. Mr. Hamilton said CAO will be here to work on the 26th and will be done. 2. Asked if Solid Rock is responsible for the cleanup of the area they are working. Mr. Hamilton stated yes. 3. Flower bed at the park needs painted. 4. Asked mayor about Zoning Board meeting. Mr. Warren stated has not been set yet. 5. Thanked state for getting roads paved around the Wal-Mart area, the owners of Boston Commons for remodeling and SODI for the $150,000.
Mr. Payton - Thanked SODI for the donation of $150,000 which saved us a lot of money and made a motion for a resolution to be brought in thanking them. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Williams - none
Mr. Imes - none
Mr. Mills - Thanked council for promoting the "Walk for Alzheimers's". Raised over $25,000.
Mr. Salyers - none
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 7:25 p.m.
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President of Council
Passed: ______________________,2011
Attest: ____________________________
Village Clerk
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