NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

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