NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 1, 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 October 18, 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

No Communications


Reports of:

James Warren, Mayor - 1. presented letter asking for confirmation to appoint Curtis Edward Combs as auxillary police officer. After discussion, Mr. Payton made a motion to confirm the appointment. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. 2. Infra-Metals ground breaking went very well. 3. Met with Chris Osborne to discuss the cleanup and development of the Coke Plant area. 4. Next Tuesday November 8 is Election Day.

Lana Loper, Clerk - no report

Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent

Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - no report

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - 1. Attended the Habbitat for Humanity Dinner. 2. Car 11 needs new pump - all three heat exchangers went out on cruisers and will need replaced. 3. West End is installing the traffic control boxes.

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - absent but October report was presented. Mr. Fetty made a motion to change the two dates on the report. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. After the amendment, 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.

Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented report dated November 1, 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.

Chris Bender, Fire Chief - pumps have been tested and certified on Engine 5 and 15. This is done yearly by Finley Fire out of Dayton, Ohio.


Reports of Chairmen of Committees:

Junior Williams, Laws and Finance - no report but set meeting date for November 14 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss finances and street laws.

Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - none

Mike Payton, Utilities & Commincations - 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 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 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. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 38-11. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.


NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Imes - 1. Asked Chief Bender about auxillary firemen. Chief Bender stated you could but explained the scheduling may be difficult. 2. Reminded everyone to vote on Tuesday and wished all candidates good luck.

Mr. Mills - 1. Asked Mr. Hamilton if he knew how bad the sanitary condition of 3775 Grace Street is. Mr. Hamilton stated owner is deceased but he has sent four letters to person that has taken over that property. It has now been turned over to the Health Department.

Mr. Salyers - 1. Signs on Vine Street by Daymar have been torn down by trucks. Mr. Hamilton stated he would replace. 2. Asked if the state has completed with the road work. Mr. Hamilton stated they were just about complete except adding rumble strips and traffic light. 3. Asked about painting the turn lanes by Wal-Mart. Mr. Hamilton stated he will check to see if state will be painting, if not our service department will.

Mr. Fetty - none

Mr. Payton - 1. Asked is anyone working with the school on their walk they will be having. Steve stated he has been working with the school on the event. 2. Remember Veteran's Day is the 11th. Mr. Warren said the event at Golden Corral will be the 14th at 3:00 p.m. Stated it would be nice if everyone could attend. 3. Stopped in and welcomed Rent to Own and Infra-Metals will be great for New Boston. 4. Gave special thanks to everyone for all thoughts, prayers and visitation in the loss of his father-in-law, Tom Seth. Fire Department did an outstanding job and also thanked the Police and Service Departments.

Mr. Williams - 1. Asked if AMEC has started? Steve stated contract has been signed and about ready to go. 2. Attend the last two Portsmouth Council meetings with Mr. Hamilton and looks like they are moving forward. 3. Traffic counter on road? Steve stated Frontier was read to start but would like to be switched together. 5. Coming into New Boston from the east another sign regarding 35 miles per hour should be posted. 6. Anyone have trick-or-treaters? He did not hae anyone but mayor and others stated they had an overabundance of kids. 7. Asking everyone to support Issue 2-Vote NO. Wished all candidates good luck.

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