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, 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. Williams made a motion to amend the minutes to reflect Mr. Imes was present. Mr. Mills was absent and entered the meeting later. Also change Mr. Bupp's name. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. After the amendment Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the minutes from December, 6, 2011. Mr. Payton 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 - none

Lana Loper, Clerk - presented report for November, 2011. Mr. Payton 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 - thanked council for the luncheon and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. She also thanked council on behalf of the fire department for the one-time pay increase and the luncheon.

Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - reported he has enjoyed working with the village this past year and looking forward to another good year.

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - absent

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - absent

Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented report dated December 20, 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 6-0.

Chris Bender, Fire Chief - absent - MVA report was submitted. 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.


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 approving the editing and inclusion of certain ordinances as parts of the various component codes of the codified ordinances of New Boston, Ohio. 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. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Williams moved Ordinance No. 43-11 be adopted. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

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, an authorizing the mayor to execute said contract on behalf of the Village of New Boston. 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 roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Williams moved Ordinance No. 44-11 be adopted. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

An ordinance was read contracting for legal services for prosecution of village cases heard in Municipal Court. Mr. Mills moved the rules requiring an ordinance or resolution of a general or permanent nature involving the expenditure of 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. Williams moved to adopt Ordinance No. 45-11. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

An ordinance was read authorizing the legal services in the Department of Community Development for the New Boston Community Development Block Grant Program. 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. 46-11. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

An ordinance 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 moved the rules requiring an ordinance or resolution of a general or permanent nature involving the expenditure of money be read of three separate dates be suspended. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Salyers moved to adopt Ordinance No. 47-11. 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 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 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. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 48-11. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

An ordinance was read 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. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 49-11. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.


New Business:

Mr. Fetty - 1. Reported recently a pit bull had attacked a New Boston resident feels council needs to address the problem. Mr. Lytten stated the ORC has addressed the problem but there is still many questions about the breeds of the dogs. The dog warden usually states what breed the dog is called. 2. Stated there is a problem with political and advertising sign ordinance and needs reviewed. Also questioned the rules regarding billboards. 3. Reported he was very sad about the passing of Denver Ferguson and the New Boston residents will miss him very much. He was an icon of the village.

Mr. Payton - Sends condolences to the Denver Ferguson family. 2. Toys for kids will be passed out Thursday. 3. Thanked everyone for attending the luncheon. 4. Glad to hear the Iraq War has ended after 8 years. Also the flag from Bagdad was returned.

Mr. Williams - Today the last of the pill mills was closed in Scioto County. This was good news for everyone. 2. Thanked Mr. Salyers for letting him dig in his property to repair a water break next door. 3. Thanked everyone for a good year and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

Mr. Imes - Wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

Mr. Mills - Also sends condolences to the Ferguson family and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.

Mr. Salyers - 1. Condolences to the Ferguson family. 2. Reported the Vote Yes signs need to be removed. 3. Wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.

There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting to be adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

_____________________________
President of Council

Passed: ___________________,2011

Attest: ________________________
Village Clerk