NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 3, 2012


An organizational meeting 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 present: Mr. Fetty, Mr. Williams, Mr. Payton, Mr. Mills, Mr. Imes and Mr. Salyers. Mr. Warren stated a President Pro Tem will be need to be elected and decision on date and time of council meetings in 2012. Mr. Payton made a motion to select Mr. Williams as President Pro Tem. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5 (Fetty, Payton, Mills, Imes, Salyers) 1-abstain (Williams). Mr. Williams made a motion to keep the meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Committee members have been appointed and information will be presented.

Regular session of New Boston Village Council was called to order at 6:35 p.m. James Warren, Jr., President of Council, presided over the meeting.

Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer

Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the minutes from December 20, 2011. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Warren announced there was an incident that happened and is under preliminary investigation and cannot be discussed at this council meeting. It is at PMC and a possibility may appear before Grand Jury. Thanked everyone for coming.


Reports from Visitors: Johnny Steele wanted to discuss a problem on Grace Street. Mayor requested to meet with him and others after the meeting to get the problem solved. Mr. Steele agreed to the meeting.


No presenting and acting on petitions: none


A communication was read from Tabbatha Holland regarding a rock that came off the hill and hit her back window. She has asked council to consider paying for the back glass. Insurance will not pay. Mr. Mills asked Mr. Lytten was course is usually taken. Mr. Lytten stated a report was filed and the village is not obligated for the costs. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the letter. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. Reported everything else in village running smooth.

Lana Loper, Clerk - none

Kathy Bender, Treasurer - none

Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - none

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - none

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - presented report for December, 2011, and yearly report for 2011. Mr. Fetty made a motion to accept and file the reports. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.

Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented report dated January 3, 2012. 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 6-0.

Chris Bender, Fire Chief - water pump went out on fire truck and now has been repaired.


Reports of Chairman 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 to made appropriations for current expenses and other expenses of the Village of New Boston, Ohio for twelve months ending December 31, 2012, and declaring an emergency. Mr. Williams reported back in July when budget was submitted council agreed to pay the village administrator out of two funds, General and Community Development. These appropriations do reflect these figures. However this does not match the Master Pay Ordinance and he made a motion to bring in an ordinance to correct 50/50 pay out of those two funds. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Mills then 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 accept Ordinance No. 1-12. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.


New Business:

Mr. Warren - congratulated everyone on a new year facing us and lots of work that needs to be done.

Mr. Payton - in the last council meeting, Mr. Williams talked about the pill mills being closed. The meeting at Kiwanis the next week, two of our employees, Patty Dyer and Tara Newton, reported they are working with SOLACE and Lifeline who has been instrumental with helping the BCI and sheriff's department in helping with those closings. He feels they should be recognized.

Mr. Williams - thanked everyone for helping with the toy delivery to the kids at Christmas. Brought lots of smiles on faces. Also thanked council for appointment of President Pro Tem.

Mr. Imes - none

Mr. Mills - none

Mr. Salyers - asked Mr. Hamilton to change timing at Lakeview or Harrisonville. He reported the traffic is still backed up and cant get through the lights properly. Mr. Hamilton stated a newer style is at Glenwood Avenue and will have West End change one of them out.

Mr. Fetty - 1. Reported there are "No Engine Break" signs posted at each end of New Boston. Stated as of now no ordinance is in effect to enforce that law and asked if ordinance could be brought in. Mr. Hamilton stated he ordered the signs and asked Mr. Lytten if an ordinance would be needed to enforce the signs. Mr. Lytten stated he would check into regulations. 2. Asked if manhole covers could possibly be marked or painted showing they belong to the village in case they are stolen. There have been problems in the past with theft. Mr. Hamilton stated possibly they could be marked but not bolted down in case of flooding. Many of the scrap yards do call and report stolen manholes. Copper and gas out of cars also is a problem with thefts. Stated if residents would downsize signs showing oxygen in home could also be helpful. 3. Asked about an ordinance regarding contract for traffic light service person. Mr. Hamilton stated he was hired as an employee and not contractual.

There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting be adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

______________________________
President of Council

Passed: __________________,2012

Attest: ______________________
Village Clerk