NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
JULY 17, 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. Williams, Mr. Payton, Mr. Imes, and Mr. Salyers.

Mr. Payton made a motion to excuse the absent members, Mr. Fetty and Mr. Mills. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 4-0.

Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer

Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the minutes from July 3, 2012. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 4-0.


Reports from visitors: none

No presenting and acting on petitions


Reports of:

James Warren, Mayor - 1. Made recommendations upon Chief Bender's request, to appoint Logan Copley as firefighter, effective the week of July 22, 2012. There would be a one year probabtionary period of 1 year. Introduced Mr. Copley to council. He reported he had graduated from Glenwood and this has always been a dream of his to be a New Boston Fireman. Mr. Payton made a motion to confirm the appointment. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-4. 2. Reported they are still working on Rt. 139. Hope to be done by October 22, 2012.

Lana Loper, Clerk - absent - report for June 2012 was presented. Mr. Williams made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 4-0.

Kathy Bender, Treasurer - no report

Walter Lytten, Legal Counsel - no report

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - 1. Talked with mayor of Ironton regarding an impound lot in the village. This would be extra revenue for New Boston. Ironton earned $31,230 in 2009; $37,000 in 2010. Mr. Williams asked Mr. Hamilton to get some more information regarding this situation and report back. 2. Swings are up at the park and RTO has the new roof on at the shelter house.

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - no report

Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - 1. Presented report dated July 17, 2012. Mr. Williams made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 4-0.

Chris Bender, Fire Chief - welcomed Logan to the Fire Department and will be an asset to the village.


Reports of Chairmen of Committees:

Junior Williams, Finance and Wages - none

Ralph Imes, Streets and Alleys - none

Mike Payton, Utilities and Communications - none

Jon Mills, Flood and Sewage - absent

Terry Salyers, Laws and Claims - none

Dan Fetty, Lands and Buildings - absent


Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions

None


New Business:

Mr. Williams - Welcomed Logan aboard and stated he was really impressed with Rocky's funeral starting with the visitation the night before. Our firemen looked very professional in the uniforms. People on the west side pulling off to the side with hands on heart. Very emotional funeral. Congratulated everyone on a job well done.

Mr. Imes - none

Mr. Mills - absent

Mr. Salyers - none

Mr. Fetty - absent

Mr. Payton - 1. Asked if we have two police officers off on workers compensation. Chief Clark stated year and overtime it nice but is starting to work on the officers. 2. Cedar Street Church had very good turnout for the 2nd carnival and stated his VBS class donated all of the tithing collections to the police Christmas fund. 3. Steve Jenkins spoke at Kiwanis Club today regarding the book he has published and Kathy Bender was elected Vice-President. 4. Echoes Mr. Williams comments on Rocky's funeral and also welcomed Logan to the fire department.

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 6:18 p.m.

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President of Council

Passed: _____________________,2012

Attest: __________________________
Village Clerk