NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 19, 2012

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. Mills, Mr. Imes, and Mr. Salyers.

Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer

Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the minutes from June 5, 2012. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.

Reports from visitors: Mr. Warren stated Marty Mohr is here to speak to council regarding a lot in the 3500 block of Rhodes Avenue. According to our ordinance book the property is an R-2 zone, which includes any assembling, manufacturing or fabricating operation which he is interested in doing. Mr. Mohr reported to council he has someone interested in his building in Portsmouth and would like to construct a new building on this site. He is proposing to construct a metal building 36 x 60 and a 36 x 20 shed lean to for showroom. He does custom fabrication on cars and will not be doing any body work. He would be building away from the property line. He is asking permission to go ahead with the project and has agreement with Dan Sands, owner. Mr. Mills welcomed his business to the village. Mr. Lytten stated under the ordinance the village administrator issues a zoning certificate and said this is what he would need. Mr. Mills made a motion to allow Mr. Mohr to proceed with the project. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

Presenting and acting on petitions: none

Reading and acting on communications: none


Reports of:

James Warren, Mayor-1. Budget for 2013 will be presented tonight and public hearing must be held. 2. Tractor Supply had a very good grand opening. 3. Infra-metals and SOPA are still working together. Still working with them on the tax abatement and they would like to start soon. 4. Steve and Scott Jenkins are selling a book of 88 years of History of New Boston Basketball for $20.00. 5. Complaints have been received of the dust created by the construction of the schools. He will speak to Mr. Skaggs this week.

Lana Loper, Clerk - 1. Presented report for May,, 2012. Mr. Fetty 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. 2. Stated she talked with Stephanie with US Bank and the additional loan of $85,000 had been approved and the money would be in the village account within two weeks. 3. Also spoke to Sandy from Greg Stype's office and they will have ordinance ready by the next council meeting regarding the TIF payment.

Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent

Walter Lytten,Legal Counsel - 1. Reported he was contacted 2-3 weeks ago by the attorney from Infra-Metals wanting a copy of our community investment plan for the tax abatement. Fax information to him.

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - 1. The 139 project was in state's hands because of the extra money needed. This has been signed and the project is now in the hands of the contractors. Hope to restart July 9 and comletion will now be November 21 instead of October 21. 2. Last several days he stated he has dealt with 8 different snakes. Advising everyone to be aware of snakes for water when it gets this hot. 3. MRDDD Star Workshop has been working picking up trash. 4. Ordered 60 yards of mulch for the parks for the playground equipment to be safe. 5. Levee will be certified. Pretty much done and everything is fine. 6. AMEC is working with N & S. Village will not have to put up main gate. 7. Clutch needs to be put in the old '59 fire truck.

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - no report

Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - presented report dated June 19, 2012. Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.

Chris Bender, Fire Chief - no report


Reports of Chairmen of Committees:

Junior Williams, Finance and Wages - none

Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - none

Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications - none

Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - none

Terry Salyers, Laws & Claims - Reported there was a meeting held June 18, 2012. Issues discussed included the problem with the weeds and the problems with animals in the village. They discussed that a citations should be issued by the Village Administrator to bring to mayor's court for a fine. The cost of communication with residents is very costly because they have to be notified per ordinance via registered mail. Animal offensive odors, unsanitary conditions and dog barking can be cited by the police. Committee recommends Mr. Lytten review the door hanger policy currently being used to see if anything can be done to make it stronger. Also the committee discussed the sewer agreement with Portsmouth and the Ohio EPA suggestions. Mr. Mills reported they discussed a few meetings ago council suggested Mr. Lytten set up a meeting with Mr. Jones, Solicitor for Portsmouth to bring together the two municipalities to discuss the sewer problems. Portsmouth has expanded the sewers and we are not getting any funds to maintain. Mr. Hamilton stated the US EPA wants us to meet she would mediate if needed. Mr. Lytten stateed he will set up two meetings - one with Portsmouth and one with the county. Mr. Hamilton spoke to council regarding all the letters that were sent out regarding the grass cutting. He spent several hundred dollars sending certified mail. Mr. Lytten stated this is done to prove in court they received warning. He would like to bring these people to mayor's court who do not respond to the warnings. Council asked Mr. Lytten to review. Mr. Fetty 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.

Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings - none


Reading of Ordiancnes and Resolutions

An ordinance was read transferring amounts in the various funds of the village and declaring an emergency. Mr. Williams 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. Payton moved Ordinance No. 25-12 be adopted. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

An ordinance was read adopting the budget for the Village of New Boston, Ohio, for the fiscal year 2013. Mr. Williams made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Williams also advised the clerk to advertise that two copies are on display for the public in the clerk's office and stated there will be a public hearing on July 3 at 6:30 p.m.

A resolution was read commending the Wheelersburg High School Baseball Team for winning the OHSAA Division III State Baseball Championship. Mr. Mills made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 21-12. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.

A resolution was read commending Matt Mohr for his achievement at the OHSAA State Track and Field Championships. Mr. Fetty made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-12. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows:: ayes-6.


NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Fetty - 1. Reported he met with the school and hopes to get a co-op with them for donations and grants of $150,000 to $200,000 for new tennis courts. Made a list of businesses and corporations to contact.

Mr. Payton - 1. Attended the OML quarterly meeting in Columbus, Ohio. Members were asked to submit legislation they would like to see the League endorse in the upcoming session of the Ohio General Assembly. They proposed an amendment to provide disability benefits to firefighters, police officers, or public emergency medical services worker who is disabled as a result of specified types of cancer or certain diseases while performing official duties. He worked with a committee who added it to include vision and hearing. 2. Welcomed Tractor Supply and Automania.

Mr. Williams - 1. Asked for a resolution to be brought in to recognize Terry Salyers and the New Boston alumni for achieving the $100,000 accomplishment in scholarships this year.

Mr. Imes - stated his local antique car club would like to be involved in putting the clutch for the fire truck.

Mr. Mohr - Congratulated Tractor Supply for their opening and welcomed Marty Mohr to the community.

Mr. Salyers - none

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 7:55 p.m.

_____________________________________
President of Council

Passed: _______________________,2012

Attest: ____________________________
Village Clerk