NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Regular session of New Boston Village Council was called to order at :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. Fetty reported two errors that need to be corrected from the minutes from February 6. On page 3 change Mr. Warren's name to Mr. Williams and on page 2 last sentence should read convenant not to sue. Mr. Mills made a motion to amend the minutes. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. Afer the amendment, Mr. Williams made a motion to accept and file. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.

Reports from Visitors: Tom Brower from West Portsmouth working at OSCO in New Boston. He attended the meeting to ask why the tax rate in New Boston is the highest in the region. Reported New Boston was the 6th highest in the state. Mr. Lytten reported tax payers have passed this rate mainly due to the closing of the steel mill. These taxes have kept the village going providing services to the residents. No one likes the amount but is necessary for the village. Mr. Williams stated the monies are necessary to provide full time police and fire. Mr. Fetty stated the residents stand behind the village and voted for these taxes to support our village.

No presenting and acting on petitions


Reports of:

James Warren, Mayor - 1. Reported he was glad to be back and thanked everyone for carrying on in his absence. 2. Asked for a resolution to oppose the 10% sewer raise. Mr. Williams made a motion to bring in a resolution opposing the sewer rate increase. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. 3. Having trouble with software with mayor's court and presented price quote for a new software program. Mr. Williams reported monies are collected for mayor's computer fund and are in the general fund. These monies may have to be separated out of the general into its own fund. After discussion, Mr. Williams stated he will talk to Jessica to get more information and would have finance meeting. Set meeting for Monday, February 27, at 6:30 p.m.

Lana Loper, Clerk - absent but report for January 2012 was presented. 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.

Kathy Bender, Treasurer - no report

Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - no report

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - 1. Saturday, March 31 will be village cleanup day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2. Received letter from AMEC as the first status update. Pump station 7 has drill and upgrade of float valve is complete. Pump station 8 is running good and complete. Pump station 9 the electrical part is complete. Solid Rock will be starting on Monday for other repairs. FEMA will be reimbursing 87.5% for those repairs. Pump station 11 is fixed. Other supplies will need to be purchased. Will have to meet with N&W Railway to discuss railing to help complete the certification. Asking for list of other volunteers for pump stations. Should a list of everything that needs to be done by April 1st. 3. Presented maps for the detours that will occur for the Rt. 139 repairs. This will be starting March 5. 4. Reported he agrees with the mayor about 10% sewer rate hike. Rate is in effect and will continue 10-15 years.

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - no report

Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented report dated February 7th. 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 - absent


Reports of Chairmen of Committees:

Junior Williams, Laws & Finance - none

Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - presented report from meeting held February 20th. He stated Mr. Hamilton had reported to committee concerning traffic lights,traffic signs, and maps regarding detours. Mr. Salyers 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.

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 authorizing the issuance of a permit to the American Red Cross to solicit charitable contribution from occupants of motor vehicles on a highway pursuant to a permit to be issued by the clerk at the direction of council and declaring an emergency. Mr. Williams made a motion change from Rt. 139 & Rt. 52 to the K-Mart area and Wal-Mart (Taylor Avenue) on April 14, 2012. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. After the amendment, 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. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 8-12. Mr. seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

An ordinance was read authorizing the issuance of a permit to the New Boston Christmas Fund to solicit charitable contributions from occupants of motor vehicles on a highway pursuant to a permit to be issued by the clerk at the direction of council. Mr. Williams made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Fetty seconded. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

A resolution was read commending Angel Carr on winning the 2011/2012 7th & 8th grade spelling bee at Glenwood High School. Mr. Payton made a motion to adopt Resolution No 2-12. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

A resolution was read commending Malachi Potts on winning the 2011/2012 Oak Intermediate spelling bee. Mr. Salyers made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3-12, Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

A resolution was read commending New Boston High School student Teagan Queen on winning the American Legion Americanism and Government test. Mr. Payton made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 4-12. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

A resolution was read commending New Boston High school student Jordan Moore on winning the American Legion Americanism and Government test. Mr. Salyers made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 5-12. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

A resolution was read commending New Boston High school student Courtney Horsley on winning the American Legion Americanism and Government test. Mr. Salyers made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 6-12. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

A resolution was read commending New Boston High school student Ricky Anderson on winning the Scioto County District American Legion Americanism and Government Test. Mr. Salyers made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 7-12. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

A resolution was read commending Levi Horsley for achieving 1000 points during his basketball career at New Boston High School. Mr. Payton made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 8-12. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.


New Business

Mr. Mills - none

Mr. Salyers - 1. Reported the flag looks good at park. 2. Asked about posting of 25 mph signs. Mr. Hamilton stated he will go out and see how many posts and signs as needed.

Mr. Fetty - 1. Made a motion that no turn on red sign at Harrisonville & Oak be changed to read between the hours of 7 a.m.-5p.m. Also an ordinance for the tree streets to be reduced to 15 mph and an ordinance to allow parking on the north side in front of the stadium. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. 2. Also asked for the ordinance regarding no engine breaking.

Mr. Payton - 1. Asked about bids from Solid Rock regarding finishing the ball park. Mr. Payton made a motion for the money to be appropriated not to exceed $4000 from the FEMA Fund. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. 2. Had a great day for the closing of the gym.

Mr. Williams - none

Mr. Warren - reported he would like to have a mural painted on the press box of the 1960 World Series ball team. Working on a fund raiser and will discuss later. Mr. Salyers stated the class of 1952 will pay for a sign to post events in front of the new school.

Mr. Imes - none

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 8:30 p.m.

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President of Council

Passed: ______________________, 2012

Attest: ____________________________
Village Clerk