NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 20, 2011
Regular session of New Boston Village council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. James Warren, President of Council, presided over the meeting. The roll was called with the following members of council being present: Mr. Williams, Mr. Payton, Mr. Imes, and Mr. Salyers.
Mr. Williams made a motion to excuse the absent members, Mr. Imes and Mr.Fetty. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer
Council member, Mr. Mills entered the meeting at 6:32 p.m.
Minutes from November 15, 2011 & November 21, 2011, were presented. Mr. Payton mentioned a name being incorrect-Danny Buff and not Terry Buff. Mr. Williams made a motion to correct the name of Terry Buff to Danny Buff. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Rreports from Visitors:
Gary Heimbach, Senior Pastor from Cedar Street Church brought greetings from the church and reported to council the Community Carnival at the Church was a success and thanked everyone. Stated the church wants to be an active part in the village. He introduced Corey Sullivan, Youth Pastor, also stated the carnival was a success and reported 500 to 700 people attended. Planning another in the spring and hopefully every year. Several new families have joined the church. Mr. Heimbach also reported the church hopefully has another building project in the making and will report back to council. Council and Mayor thanked Mr. Heimbach and Mr. Sullivan for attending and thanked them for all they've done in the community.
No presenting and acting on petitions: none
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor - 1. Asked council for the appointment of Justin Bittinger effective December 6 and will have a one year probationary period. Mr. Mills made a motion for the appointment. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. 2. Attended Daymar Veterans celebration today and was very emotional program and very good program to show veterans need help. Mr. Payton and Mr. Mills also stated how every emotional and nice the program was and applauded Daymar. 3. Parade went well and was bigger and better than last year and can expect to be greater next year. 4. Also Breakfast with Santa was a very good success and thanked everyone for their help and Jessica and Theda for shopping for the kids from Santa. 5. Presented Mayor's court report for November 2011. Mr. Salyers 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 - absent
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - no report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - 1. thanked council for the bonus. 2. Thanked Theda, Jessica and Lana for their help through the year.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - 1. presented report for November, 2011. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file report. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - 1. presented report dated December 6, 2011. 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 5-0. 2. Thanked for appointment of Mr. Bittinger. 3. Presented new cruiser information. Mr. Mills made a motion for the Chief to enter into an agreement for the new cruiser with JAGS. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. 4. Toy giveaway will be December 19. The mayor also thanked the Bikers for their collection of money for the toys. About $9000 was received.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - absent
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws & Finance - none
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - none
Mike Payton, Utilities and Communications - none
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewge - none
Terry Salyers, Wage & Salary Study - none
Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings - none
Reading of Ordinances & Resolutions
An ordinance was read approving the editing and inclusion of certain ordinances as parts of the various component codes of the certified ordinances of New Boston, Ohio. Mr. Mills moved for the first reading. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
An ordinance was read authorizing a contract for legal services with Walter C. Lytten, Attorney-at-Law, from January 1, 2012 until December 31, 2012, and authorizing the mayor to execute said contract on behalf of Village of New Boston. Mr. Payton made a motion to accept the 1st reading. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
An ordinance was read authorizing the legal services in the Department of Community Development for the New Boston Community Development Block Grant Program. Mr. Payton made a motion to accept 1st reading. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
An ordiance was read authorizing a contract for services with Certified Operation and Maintenance from January 1, 2012 until December 31,2012 authorizing the village administrator to execute said contract on behalf of the Village of New Boston. Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept the 1st reading. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
An ordinance was read authorizing the village administrator to enter into a contract to provide assistance with Community and Economic Development projects and potential projects at the direction of the Village of New Boston with Leighty and Snider, Inc. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept the 1st reading. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
New Business:
Mr. Salyers - none
Mr. Payton - 1. Thanked everyone for a good weekend which includes Breakfast with Santa and the Parade. Thanked Daymar for their Veteran's ceremony. 3. Invited everyone to the Kiwanis Christmas next Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Kids from school will be here to sing.
Mr. Williams - 1. Also thanked everyone again for a great turnout for the breakfast and parade. Mr. Mills and his wife were the stars of the show.
Mr. Imes - Many people stated our Santa was the best. 2. December 15: 11:30 to 1:00village employees appreciation sponsored by council. 3. Also thanked Cedar Street Church for wanting to be part of the community.
Mr. Mills - Members of council went from the Naughty List to Nice List!!!
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
Monday, December 19, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Special session of New Boston Village Council was called to order at 7:30 a.m. James Warren, Jr., 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. Warren stated that the meeting was being held to vote on ordinances regarding a one-time pay increase and installing new furnances in the fire department.
Reading of Ordinances:
An ordinance 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. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 40-11. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read authorizing the payment of a one-time pay increase to village employees 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. Payton seconded the motion. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 41-11. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. He roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read to purchase and install three furnances for the amount of $5816with funds from the Capital Improvement Fund and declaring and 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. 42-11. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
Mr. Payton made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 7:35 a.m.
_________________________
President of Council
Passed: _______________,2011
Attest: _____________________
Clerk of Council
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Special session of New Boston Village Council was called to order at 7:30 a.m. James Warren, Jr., 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. Warren stated that the meeting was being held to vote on ordinances regarding a one-time pay increase and installing new furnances in the fire department.
Reading of Ordinances:
An ordinance 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. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 40-11. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read authorizing the payment of a one-time pay increase to village employees 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. Payton seconded the motion. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 41-11. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. He roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read to purchase and install three furnances for the amount of $5816with funds from the Capital Improvement Fund and declaring and 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. 42-11. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
Mr. Payton made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 7:35 a.m.
_________________________
President of Council
Passed: _______________,2011
Attest: _____________________
Clerk of Council
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 15, 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 moved the motion carried 5-0.
Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer
Mr. Williams made a motion to accept and file the minutes from November 1, 2011. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Reports from Visitors: Mr. Hamilton introduced Dwayne Johnson from West End Electric. Mr. Hamilton stated there are four major breakers out at the pump stations and float valves. He invited Mr. Johnson to speak to council regarding these problems. West End Electric is now working and these problems need to be up and running for the certification. FEMA stated they must be submitted to insurance first. If not paid by insurance, FEMA will reimburse 75% and state will pay 12.5%. Mr. Johnson stated they did not have equipment to fix and has to be ordered now because of the time frame. These are requirements according to AMEC for the certification. Mr. Johnson also reported the village needs to have a maintenance plan for the flood system. System was installed in 1949 and does need lot of attention. Council thanked him for coming and asked him to come up with a yearly cost for preventive maintenance and report back.
No presentingand acting on petitions.
No communications
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor - 1. Presented Mayor's court report. 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 5-0. 2. Veteran's ceremony and dinners at Golden Corral and Applebee's was very successful. 3. Asked council to approve the appointment of William Pennington as an auxillary patrolman. Chief stated he has lots of schooling and police training. After discussion, Mr. Payton made a motion to approve the appointment. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. 4. Breakfast with Santa is December 3 starting at 9:00 a.m. and the parade is the same day at 5:30 p.m. with lineup at 5:00 p.m. at the old Wal-Mart parking lot.
Lana Loper, Clerk - Presented report for October, 2011. Mr. Fetty 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.
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - none
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - none
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - 1. AMEC has started working and will be here on December 15. 2. Three heating units in the Fire Department needs replaced. Received three quotes. Recommends Donnie Martin heating at a cost of $5816, which was lowest bidder. After discussion, Mr. Payton made a motion to bring in ordinance by emergency to replace the heating units and for the appropriation of $5816 to be taken out of capital. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. A special council meeting was called for Monday, November 21 at 7:30 a.m. 3. Complaints have been received about the hump on Rt. 139 so repairs are complete and the state will be here February or March to clean hillside and that section of 139 will be closed for about six months. Traffic will have to be redirected. 4. Tubes on Munn's Run have been cleaned out and CAO workers are finishing with pump station 10. 5. A grant for $3,100 has been granted from the Block Grant for ten new steel benches for the parks. 6. Basketball court at the park is complete.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - Copy of corrected report for October was presented.
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - Presented report dated November 15, 2011. Mr. Imes 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. 2. Reported the police department has received a grant for $23,978 for a new car for police cruiser. The grant would be for the car only and does not include equipment. Village would have to pay for equipment and may have to pay 10% of cost of car. 3. Mr. Williams also reported the grant for Kevin Lewis will expire September, 2012. After that date the village will have to pay for the cost of this patrolman.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - none
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws & Finances - 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 appropriating and transferring amounts in the various funds of the village and declaring an emergency. Mr. Williams move 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. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. Mr. Williams made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 39-11. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
New Business:
Mr. Mills - absent
Mr. Salyers - Thanked Golden Corral and Applebee's for the nice dinners for veterans.
Mr. Fetty - Welcomed MOOCHAPETS to the Village. 2. Trash cans with lids need to be used by residents. 3. Commended Mr. Hamilton and the Service Department for fixing Rt. 139. 4. Need to send a letter to CAO disaster cleanup for their work. 5. Zoning Board still needs tp have a meeting regarding lot size. Mayor stated after the first of the year he would have one. 6. Asked if village has acquired any property on back taxes? Mr. Hamilton stated a few of the homes are in foreclosure and working with Mr. Leighty on trying to acquire another one. 7. Asked about the water lines on Rt. 52 where the highway is sinking. Mr. Hamilton stated he talked to the state and lines will all have to be dug up and they may not do until 4-5 years from now. 8. Thanked Golden Corral and Applebee's-dinner was good and enjoyed the veteran's stories.
Mr. Payton - 1. Thanked Legion Post 471 for the invitation to attend the ceremony at Applebee's. Was very nice. 2. On December 6 Daymar is having a luncheon to honor the veterans and will have a Veterans Wall. Terry Johnson and Terry Buff will be there. 3. Thanks to all departments for working the 5-k Walk. 4. Diane Davis and Alicia Bradford were on Barb Pratt's radio show talking about toy drive for the police department.
Mr. Williams - 1. Asked Mr. Hamilton if he knew why the Gas Company was working on Millbrook Avenue. Mr. Hamilton stated he didnt know why they were there. 2. Thanked Golden Corral and Applebee's. 3. Made a motion to bring in ordinances regarding contracts at the next meeting. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Imes - none
There being no further business, Mr. Imes moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting be adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
___________________________________
President of Council
Passed: _____________________, 2011
Attest: ___________________________
Village Clerk
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 15, 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 moved the motion carried 5-0.
Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer
Mr. Williams made a motion to accept and file the minutes from November 1, 2011. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Reports from Visitors: Mr. Hamilton introduced Dwayne Johnson from West End Electric. Mr. Hamilton stated there are four major breakers out at the pump stations and float valves. He invited Mr. Johnson to speak to council regarding these problems. West End Electric is now working and these problems need to be up and running for the certification. FEMA stated they must be submitted to insurance first. If not paid by insurance, FEMA will reimburse 75% and state will pay 12.5%. Mr. Johnson stated they did not have equipment to fix and has to be ordered now because of the time frame. These are requirements according to AMEC for the certification. Mr. Johnson also reported the village needs to have a maintenance plan for the flood system. System was installed in 1949 and does need lot of attention. Council thanked him for coming and asked him to come up with a yearly cost for preventive maintenance and report back.
No presentingand acting on petitions.
No communications
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor - 1. Presented Mayor's court report. 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 5-0. 2. Veteran's ceremony and dinners at Golden Corral and Applebee's was very successful. 3. Asked council to approve the appointment of William Pennington as an auxillary patrolman. Chief stated he has lots of schooling and police training. After discussion, Mr. Payton made a motion to approve the appointment. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. 4. Breakfast with Santa is December 3 starting at 9:00 a.m. and the parade is the same day at 5:30 p.m. with lineup at 5:00 p.m. at the old Wal-Mart parking lot.
Lana Loper, Clerk - Presented report for October, 2011. Mr. Fetty 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.
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - none
Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - none
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - 1. AMEC has started working and will be here on December 15. 2. Three heating units in the Fire Department needs replaced. Received three quotes. Recommends Donnie Martin heating at a cost of $5816, which was lowest bidder. After discussion, Mr. Payton made a motion to bring in ordinance by emergency to replace the heating units and for the appropriation of $5816 to be taken out of capital. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. A special council meeting was called for Monday, November 21 at 7:30 a.m. 3. Complaints have been received about the hump on Rt. 139 so repairs are complete and the state will be here February or March to clean hillside and that section of 139 will be closed for about six months. Traffic will have to be redirected. 4. Tubes on Munn's Run have been cleaned out and CAO workers are finishing with pump station 10. 5. A grant for $3,100 has been granted from the Block Grant for ten new steel benches for the parks. 6. Basketball court at the park is complete.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - Copy of corrected report for October was presented.
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - Presented report dated November 15, 2011. Mr. Imes 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. 2. Reported the police department has received a grant for $23,978 for a new car for police cruiser. The grant would be for the car only and does not include equipment. Village would have to pay for equipment and may have to pay 10% of cost of car. 3. Mr. Williams also reported the grant for Kevin Lewis will expire September, 2012. After that date the village will have to pay for the cost of this patrolman.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - none
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Laws & Finances - 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 appropriating and transferring amounts in the various funds of the village and declaring an emergency. Mr. Williams move 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. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5. Mr. Williams made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 39-11. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
New Business:
Mr. Mills - absent
Mr. Salyers - Thanked Golden Corral and Applebee's for the nice dinners for veterans.
Mr. Fetty - Welcomed MOOCHAPETS to the Village. 2. Trash cans with lids need to be used by residents. 3. Commended Mr. Hamilton and the Service Department for fixing Rt. 139. 4. Need to send a letter to CAO disaster cleanup for their work. 5. Zoning Board still needs tp have a meeting regarding lot size. Mayor stated after the first of the year he would have one. 6. Asked if village has acquired any property on back taxes? Mr. Hamilton stated a few of the homes are in foreclosure and working with Mr. Leighty on trying to acquire another one. 7. Asked about the water lines on Rt. 52 where the highway is sinking. Mr. Hamilton stated he talked to the state and lines will all have to be dug up and they may not do until 4-5 years from now. 8. Thanked Golden Corral and Applebee's-dinner was good and enjoyed the veteran's stories.
Mr. Payton - 1. Thanked Legion Post 471 for the invitation to attend the ceremony at Applebee's. Was very nice. 2. On December 6 Daymar is having a luncheon to honor the veterans and will have a Veterans Wall. Terry Johnson and Terry Buff will be there. 3. Thanks to all departments for working the 5-k Walk. 4. Diane Davis and Alicia Bradford were on Barb Pratt's radio show talking about toy drive for the police department.
Mr. Williams - 1. Asked Mr. Hamilton if he knew why the Gas Company was working on Millbrook Avenue. Mr. Hamilton stated he didnt know why they were there. 2. Thanked Golden Corral and Applebee's. 3. Made a motion to bring in ordinances regarding contracts at the next meeting. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Imes - none
There being no further business, Mr. Imes moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting be adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
___________________________________
President of Council
Passed: _____________________, 2011
Attest: ___________________________
Village Clerk
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