NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 4, 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. Mills, Mr. Imes, and Mr. Salyers.
Mr.Williams moved to excuse the absent member, Mr. Fetty. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer
Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the minutes from November 20, 2012. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the minutes from special meeting November 26, 2012 and November 30, 2012. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the minutes from those special meetings. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Reports from Visitors: Mrs. Potts from Daymar introduced her students from her Political Science Class.
No presenting on petitions: none
Reading on communications:
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor - 1. Preented mayor's court report. Mr. Payton made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0. 2. Had a great time with Breakfast with Santa. Served from 600-700 people. Santa did a great job with the kids (200-300). The parade later that evening went well also. 3. Welcomed Justin Blume to the solicitor's position. 4. Brothers of the Wheel collected quite a bit of money for the police department for the toy program. Thanked them very much for what they do. 4. Having difficulty with parking at the new school. Have notifed the school. Curbing around the curve may have to be painted. Received a compliment regarding Justin Bittinger who handled a problem for someone having car trouble. He took the time to make sure she and kids had a ride home. 6. Reported New Year's Day would be the scheduled night of council meeting. Asked council members to be thinking of when they would like to have that meeting. 7. Infra-Metals is a done deal. Announcement should be made next week. Will create 665 jobs starting out and hope to have a least 100 new jobs in 3-4 years.
Lana Loper, Clerk - 1. Reported she had attended the training in Columbus for the new software for UAN. The software for both accounting and payroll is being updated.
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - no report
Justin Blume, Legal Counsel - Reported he had a few hearings in municipal court, two cases resolved and one rescheduled at defense attorneys' request.
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - no report
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - Presented income tax report for November, 2012. 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 5-0.
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - 1. Presented report dated December 4, 2012. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren delcared the motion carried 5-0. 2. Will be presenting a plaque to "Sugg" Hickman from the Child Safety Program at 11:00 a.m. at Hickie's for all her donations and loyalty.
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 and Claims - none
Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings - absent
Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
Third reading was given to an ordinance repealing Section 133.05 residency requirements of the codified ordinances. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 46-12. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes -5.
Second reading was given to an ordinance repealing Section 147.09(A)(4), employment standards and policies, of the codified ordinances. Mr. Payton made a motion for the 2nd reading. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes - 5.
An ordinance was read transferring and 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. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes - 6. Mr. Payton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 47-12. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes -5.
A resolution was read strongly opposing the passage of HB 601 by the Ohio General Assembly which proposes uniformity measures for municipal income tax in the form of unfunded mandates and a substantial loss of revenue. Mr. Payton made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 27-12. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes - 5.
A resolution was read commending the New Boston Eagles #2271 for their contributions to local youth charities. Mr. Williams made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 28-12. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The voting results are as follows : ayes -5.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Mills - Thanked the Daymar class for coming and welcomed Mr. Blume
Mr. Salyers - Also thanked the Daymar class and invited them back.
Mr. Fetty - absent
Mr. Payton - 1. Reported his 2nd granddaughter was born. 2. Thanked Daymar class for attending. 3. Everyone seemed to enjoy the Christmas Parade. He, Kathy, Chris, and Dan had controlled the traffic and all was well. Breakfast with Santa was fantastic. 4. Made a motion to bring in resolution for Walt Lytten and Steve Wells for their service and dedication. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried. 5. Welcomed Mr. Blume.
Mr. Williams - 1. Also welcomed Mr. Blume and Daymar. 2. Had a great time Saturday also and would like to thank Mr. Warren for his generosity and thanked Mr. Mills for Santa suit.
Mr. Imes - Also welcomed Mr. Blume and Daymar class. Also enjoyed everything on Saturday.
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 be adjourned aat 6:55 p.m.
___________________________________
President of Council
Passed: ________________________,2012
Attest: ______________________________
Village Clerk
Monday, December 17, 2012
Sunday, December 2, 2012
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
Special session of New Boston Village council was called to order at 7:30 a.m. James N. 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.
Mr. Warren stated the special meeting was called to hire a new solicitor for the village.
Mr. Mills made a motion to go into executive session to discuss hiring of solicitor. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
The meeting was called back to order at 8:15 a.m. 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.
Mr. Mills made a motion to hire Justin Blume as solicitor for the village for the period of December 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
The following ordinances were read pertaining to the contracts for Mr. Blume:
An ordinance authorizing a contract for legal services with Justin Blume, Attorney-at-Law, from December 1, 2012 until December 31, 2013, and authorizing the mayor to execute said contract on behalf of the Village of New Boston 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. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 43-12. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance contracting for legal services for prosecution of Village cases heard in the municipal court. 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. 44-12. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance to authorize 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. 45-12. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
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 adjourned at 8:25 a.m.
________________________________________
President of Council
Passed: ______________________________,2012
Attest: ___________________________________
Clerk of Council
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
Special session of New Boston Village council was called to order at 7:30 a.m. James N. 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.
Mr. Warren stated the special meeting was called to hire a new solicitor for the village.
Mr. Mills made a motion to go into executive session to discuss hiring of solicitor. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
The meeting was called back to order at 8:15 a.m. 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.
Mr. Mills made a motion to hire Justin Blume as solicitor for the village for the period of December 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
The following ordinances were read pertaining to the contracts for Mr. Blume:
An ordinance authorizing a contract for legal services with Justin Blume, Attorney-at-Law, from December 1, 2012 until December 31, 2013, and authorizing the mayor to execute said contract on behalf of the Village of New Boston 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. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 43-12. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance contracting for legal services for prosecution of Village cases heard in the municipal court. 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. 44-12. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance to authorize 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. 45-12. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
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 adjourned at 8:25 a.m.
________________________________________
President of Council
Passed: ______________________________,2012
Attest: ___________________________________
Clerk of Council
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
A Special Meeting of New Boston Village Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the employment of a village solicitor. James N. Warren, Jr., President of Council, presided over the meeting. The roll was called with the following members of Council present: Mr. Fetty, Mr. Salyers, Mr. Payton, Mr. Imes, Mr. Mills and Mr. Williams.
Mr. Payton moved to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of hiring personnel. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The voting resulted as follows: Mr. Salyers, aye; Mr. Payton, aye; Mr. Imes, aye; Mr. Mills, aye; Mr. Williams, aye; and Mr. Fetty, aye. Mr. Warren declared the motion carried.
Council convened in Executive Session at 6:35 p.m.
Council returned to regular session at 8:15 p.m. and roll was called, with the following present: Mr. Warren, Mr. Payton, Mr. Imes, Mr. Mills, Mr. Williams, Mr. Fetty and Mr. Salyers.
Mr. Mills moved that a Special Meeting be called on Friday, November 30, 7:30 a.m. to bring ordinances required to enter into an agreement for position as Village Solicitor. The ordinances should be on an emergency basis. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren moved the motion carried 6-0.
There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Williams seconded the motion at 8:20 p.m.
_______________________________________
President of Council
Passed: ____________________________,2012
Attest: ____________________________________
Village Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
A Special Meeting of New Boston Village Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the employment of a village solicitor. James N. Warren, Jr., President of Council, presided over the meeting. The roll was called with the following members of Council present: Mr. Fetty, Mr. Salyers, Mr. Payton, Mr. Imes, Mr. Mills and Mr. Williams.
Mr. Payton moved to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of hiring personnel. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The voting resulted as follows: Mr. Salyers, aye; Mr. Payton, aye; Mr. Imes, aye; Mr. Mills, aye; Mr. Williams, aye; and Mr. Fetty, aye. Mr. Warren declared the motion carried.
Council convened in Executive Session at 6:35 p.m.
Council returned to regular session at 8:15 p.m. and roll was called, with the following present: Mr. Warren, Mr. Payton, Mr. Imes, Mr. Mills, Mr. Williams, Mr. Fetty and Mr. Salyers.
Mr. Mills moved that a Special Meeting be called on Friday, November 30, 7:30 a.m. to bring ordinances required to enter into an agreement for position as Village Solicitor. The ordinances should be on an emergency basis. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren moved the motion carried 6-0.
There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Williams seconded the motion at 8:20 p.m.
_______________________________________
President of Council
Passed: ____________________________,2012
Attest: ____________________________________
Village Clerk
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 20, 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. Mills made a motion to accept and file the minutes from November 6, 2012. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the minutes from special meeting November 16, 2012. 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
Reading of Communications: Read letter from Glenwood High regarding the new address of the new school. Mr. Lytten reported it is private property and not dedicated to the village. They are able to name the road what they choose. Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the communication. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor - 1. Schools had exciting day moving students from old school to new school and everything running smooth. 2. He and Steve have worked together making sure signs are complete for the new schools. 3. Rt. 139 is mainly open.
Lana Loper, Clerk - 1. Presented report for October, 2012. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Salyers 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. Reported he had the attenuator painted orange and is waiting on reflector to come in.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - absent
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - 1. Presented report for November 20, 2012. Mr. Payton made a motion to accept and file. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Chief Bender, Fire Chief - Reported they got back Engine 15 today from being repaired.
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Finance and Wages - none
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - none
Mike Payton, Utilities and Communications - none
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - none
Terry Salyers, Laws and Claims - none
Dan Fetty, Lands and Buildings - none
Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
A second reading was given to an ordinance repealing Section 133.05 residency requirements of the codified ordinances. Mr. Fetty made a motion for the second reading. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read to approve then and now certificate for $3000 for payment to Griffin Pavement Striping, Inc. 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. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 38-12. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read repealing Section 147.09(A)(4), employment standards and policies, of the codified ordinances. Mr. Fetty made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read authorizing the payment of a one-time pay increase to village employees and declaring and emergency. Mr. Williams stated a concern for the payment to a few employees who received workers compensation. In the finance meeting, Mr. Williams first stated he did not believe these employees were entitled to this pay increase. He reported to he spoke to Carolyn from the Worker's Compensation Bureau and she stated if council desires, they could be paid for the weeks worked but not for weeks employees drew workers compensation. Asked if council would like to include four employees in this position. He also reported the ordinance should read prorated by weeks, not months. After discussion, Mr. Williams made a motion to include the workers compensation employees for the one-time pay increase and also to amend the ordinance to read weeks instead of months. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
Sam Craft, an employee on workers compensation spoke to council and stated he had spoken also to workers compensation and reported if it was one-time pay increase it would not affect the money but since it has been broken down for weeks there would be a problem. Thanked council.
Mr. Mills moved the rules requiring and 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. Payton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 39-12. Mr. Mills 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 technical assistance with Community and Economic Development projects and potential projects at the direction of the Village of New Boston with Leighty & Snider, Inc. 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.
An ordinance was read authorizing a contract for services with Certifies Operations and Maintenance from January 1, 2013 until December 31, 2013, authorizing the Village Administrator to execute said contract on behalf of the Village of New Boston. 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. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr.Payton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 41-12. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
Mayor wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and reported Breakfast with Santa and parade will be on December 1, 2012. Also council will be discussing the selection of a solicitor. May want to go to executive session.
Five minute break at 7:06 p.m. - back in session at 7:11 p.m.
Mr. Mills made a motion to go into executive session for the hiring of personnel. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
After executive session, Mr. Mills moved to adjourn back into regular session. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
Mr. Williams made a motion to bring in accepted candidates for interviews on Monday, November 26, 2012 at 6:30. Council feels this is the right thing to do. Special council meeting will be held at that time. Asked the clerk to post in newspaper. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
New Business:
Mr. Imes - none
Mr. Mills - none
Mr. Salyers - none
Mr. Fetty - 1. Reported he has been reading the P & P manual and found several areas that need updated. Asked if committee could be set up to review the P&P. Mr. Warren stated yes. Mr. Fetty discussed CDL in the service department which needs to be also addressed in the P&P. 2. Asked if flu shots could be provided to employees by the village and this could also be addressed in the P&P manual. 3. Asked if state will fix Maple Street. Mr. Hamilton said he would check with them. 4. Traffic needs to be watched at the new schools to see how good the traffic flows. Parking on sidewalk also needs to be reviewed at the school. 5. There is still a problem with motorists passing school buses. Mayor stated bus driver needs to get tag number and report. 6. Ask if police department is short if the chief could patrol. Mr. Lytten stated it would have to be marked car and he would have to be in uniform.
Mr. Payton - 1. Discussed information from OML that was presented regarding HB 601. He stated the OML has been discussing this and is not in agreement with this HB. Mr. Payton made a motion to bring in a resolution against HB 601. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: Ayes - 6. 2. Thanked Golden Corral and Applebee's for the Veterans Day dinners. 3. Good to see Rt. 139 and new schools open. 4. Ask the demo list. Mr. Hamilton stated the county is in charge of the project and we dont have list as of now.
Mr. Williams - Reported the New Boston Eagles has donated monies to our youth programs and toy programs and made a motion to bring in resolution commending their donations. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
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 be adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
_____________________________________
President of Council
Passed: __________________________,2012
Attest: _______________________________
Village Clerk
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 20, 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. Mills made a motion to accept and file the minutes from November 6, 2012. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the minutes from special meeting November 16, 2012. 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
Reading of Communications: Read letter from Glenwood High regarding the new address of the new school. Mr. Lytten reported it is private property and not dedicated to the village. They are able to name the road what they choose. Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the communication. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor - 1. Schools had exciting day moving students from old school to new school and everything running smooth. 2. He and Steve have worked together making sure signs are complete for the new schools. 3. Rt. 139 is mainly open.
Lana Loper, Clerk - 1. Presented report for October, 2012. Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Salyers 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. Reported he had the attenuator painted orange and is waiting on reflector to come in.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - absent
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - 1. Presented report for November 20, 2012. Mr. Payton made a motion to accept and file. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Chief Bender, Fire Chief - Reported they got back Engine 15 today from being repaired.
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Finance and Wages - none
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - none
Mike Payton, Utilities and Communications - none
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - none
Terry Salyers, Laws and Claims - none
Dan Fetty, Lands and Buildings - none
Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
A second reading was given to an ordinance repealing Section 133.05 residency requirements of the codified ordinances. Mr. Fetty made a motion for the second reading. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read to approve then and now certificate for $3000 for payment to Griffin Pavement Striping, Inc. 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. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 38-12. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read repealing Section 147.09(A)(4), employment standards and policies, of the codified ordinances. Mr. Fetty made a motion for the 1st reading. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
An ordinance was read authorizing the payment of a one-time pay increase to village employees and declaring and emergency. Mr. Williams stated a concern for the payment to a few employees who received workers compensation. In the finance meeting, Mr. Williams first stated he did not believe these employees were entitled to this pay increase. He reported to he spoke to Carolyn from the Worker's Compensation Bureau and she stated if council desires, they could be paid for the weeks worked but not for weeks employees drew workers compensation. Asked if council would like to include four employees in this position. He also reported the ordinance should read prorated by weeks, not months. After discussion, Mr. Williams made a motion to include the workers compensation employees for the one-time pay increase and also to amend the ordinance to read weeks instead of months. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
Sam Craft, an employee on workers compensation spoke to council and stated he had spoken also to workers compensation and reported if it was one-time pay increase it would not affect the money but since it has been broken down for weeks there would be a problem. Thanked council.
Mr. Mills moved the rules requiring and 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. Payton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 39-12. Mr. Mills 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 technical assistance with Community and Economic Development projects and potential projects at the direction of the Village of New Boston with Leighty & Snider, Inc. 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.
An ordinance was read authorizing a contract for services with Certifies Operations and Maintenance from January 1, 2013 until December 31, 2013, authorizing the Village Administrator to execute said contract on behalf of the Village of New Boston. 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. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr.Payton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 41-12. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
Mayor wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and reported Breakfast with Santa and parade will be on December 1, 2012. Also council will be discussing the selection of a solicitor. May want to go to executive session.
Five minute break at 7:06 p.m. - back in session at 7:11 p.m.
Mr. Mills made a motion to go into executive session for the hiring of personnel. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
After executive session, Mr. Mills moved to adjourn back into regular session. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
Mr. Williams made a motion to bring in accepted candidates for interviews on Monday, November 26, 2012 at 6:30. Council feels this is the right thing to do. Special council meeting will be held at that time. Asked the clerk to post in newspaper. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
New Business:
Mr. Imes - none
Mr. Mills - none
Mr. Salyers - none
Mr. Fetty - 1. Reported he has been reading the P & P manual and found several areas that need updated. Asked if committee could be set up to review the P&P. Mr. Warren stated yes. Mr. Fetty discussed CDL in the service department which needs to be also addressed in the P&P. 2. Asked if flu shots could be provided to employees by the village and this could also be addressed in the P&P manual. 3. Asked if state will fix Maple Street. Mr. Hamilton said he would check with them. 4. Traffic needs to be watched at the new schools to see how good the traffic flows. Parking on sidewalk also needs to be reviewed at the school. 5. There is still a problem with motorists passing school buses. Mayor stated bus driver needs to get tag number and report. 6. Ask if police department is short if the chief could patrol. Mr. Lytten stated it would have to be marked car and he would have to be in uniform.
Mr. Payton - 1. Discussed information from OML that was presented regarding HB 601. He stated the OML has been discussing this and is not in agreement with this HB. Mr. Payton made a motion to bring in a resolution against HB 601. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: Ayes - 6. 2. Thanked Golden Corral and Applebee's for the Veterans Day dinners. 3. Good to see Rt. 139 and new schools open. 4. Ask the demo list. Mr. Hamilton stated the county is in charge of the project and we dont have list as of now.
Mr. Williams - Reported the New Boston Eagles has donated monies to our youth programs and toy programs and made a motion to bring in resolution commending their donations. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
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 be adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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President of Council
Passed: __________________________,2012
Attest: _______________________________
Village Clerk
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