NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

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.

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President of Council

Passed: ________________________,2012

Attest: ______________________________
           Village Clerk