NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 18, 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. Williams asked for everyone to remember the Newtown victims and their families in silent prayer.

Mr. Fetty made a motion to amend the minutes from December 4, 2012, regarding the number of ayes on page 3 to read 5-0 instead of 6-0.  Mr. Williams 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 after the amendment.  Mr. Fetty seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.


Reports from Visitors:  1. Bill Mason and Lisa Payton from Wal-mart came and provided a very nice meal for everyone.  2. Jack Rice, New Boston school bus driver reported to council there is still a problem with motorists not obeying the school bus laws.   They are not stopping when the bus stops and are running the red light.  He was very concerned for the student's safety.  Mr. Warren asked if he was getting tag numbers.  Mr. Rice stated yes but to no avail.  CVS and Glenwood Avenue are the problem areas.  Mayor stated if he gets tag number and reports it, they will be brought to court.  Chief stated they would follow up on tag number but still have to prove it.  Mr. Blume stated Mr. Rice needs to get as much information as possible also about the driver to the best he can.  Mr. Williams asked if a camera system is made and stated he would do some further checking on cost.  Mr. Rice stated he also could have one of the other kids to watch.


No presenting and acting on petitions:  none

Reading on communications:  none


Reports of:

James Warren, Mayor - 1. Reported Mr. Calvin Yeley, oldest resident of the village at the age of 103 passed away.  His funeral service will be Friday.  2. School had its dedication.  3.  Traffic light at Oak Street is being rebuilt.

Lana Loper, Clerk - Presented report for November, 2012.  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.  Also reported Mr. Craig's cost for programming the radios was more than $850 due to more radios than calculated.  Mr. Fetty asked a statement be brought in showing additional number of radios per department.

Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent

Justin Blume, Legal Counsel - 1. Couple of things have come up that need addressed in the next few months.  Received a notice from OP&F stating monthly payments will be made now instead of quarterly.  Clerk stated we already have been paying monthly.  Also in a future meeting a resolution has to be done for the pickup of employees.  Contribution of the employee's portion will go up the next three years.  Goes from 10% to 10.75%.  2. He just received a law suit against the village from a personal injury.

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - absent

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - no report

Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - 1. Presented report for December 18, 2012.  Mr. Imes made a motion to accept and file.  Mr. Payton seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.  2.  Mayor stated Chief Clark, Captain Goins and Chief Bender have been working on security of the new school.  Mr. Williams asked if maps have been obtained from the school.  Chief Clark stated yes and he would work on it.

Chris Bender, Fire Chief - absent


Reports of Chairman 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 - none


Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions

Third 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 to adopt Ordinance No. 48-12.  Mr. Williams seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-6.

An ordinance was read transferring and appropriating amounts in the various funds of the village and declaring an emergency.  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. Mills seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-6.  Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 49-12.  Mr. Williams seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-6.

An ordinance was read approving the editing and inclusion of certain ordinances as parts of the various component codes of the codified ordinances of New Boston, Ohio.  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. Payton seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-6.  Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 50-12.  Mr. Williams seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-6.

An ordinance was read transferring and appropriating 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 the separate dates be suspended.  Mr. Imes seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-6.  Mr.Williams moved to adopt Ordinance No. 51-12.  Mr. Payton seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-6.

A resolution was read for an amendment for Pension Protection Act ("PPA") Heroes earning assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 (HEART) Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008.  Mr. Fetty moved to adopt Resolution No 28-12.  Mr. Williams seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-6.


New Business

Mr. Warren - Reported Infra-Metals is here.  He will ask Mike Dean if he will come to a council meeting to show development.  They will be starting in January and should be in operation by September or October.  Have been working on this for 5-6 years.  Tom Riesner is working to start another group and Mr. Warren has concern this may put SOPA on the back burner.

Mr. Salyers - none

Mr. Fetty - 1. Welcomed Mr. Blume.  Glad to see Infra-Metals and South Central Schools coming to New Boston.  3. Reported the light at Rt. 139 needs to let out a few more cars.  Mr. Warren stated he would call to have it changed. 4. Talked to Mr. Hamilton regarding several items.  The flower bed at Millbrook Park needs fixed, 15 mile per hour signs at the school needs changed, sewer line by St. Monica is sinking needs repaired in the spring, Portsmouth Water Works still needs to repair the hole in the alley between Pine and Spruce, political signs still need to come down and the Chief's car needs painted to be used for patrol.  5.  Thanks to Wal-mart and Jack for coming and Merry Christmas.

Mr. Payton - 1. Reported he had a great time with Mr. Imes, Diane Davis, Tara Newton, Triston Bravo, John Whisman, John Williams and Kevin Lewis delivering toys for Chirstmas.  2. Had the opportunity to speak at the dedication of the new school.  3. Also welcomes Infra-Metals and South Eastern School.  4.  Reported Mr. Rice has some good points and thanked Wal-mart for coming.  Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Mr. Williams - 1. Discussed having the next council meeting on the 3rd of January, 2013, since the 1st Tuesday is a holiday.  Asked clerk to advertise.  2. Stated there were problems with the old gym for the kids to use.  However, Mr. Salyers reported they will practice in the old gym and play games in the new gym.  3. Congratulated all departments for a successful year.  Stated the village went through a stressful year with the loss of a fireman, Rocky Dunkin, dealing with EPA, FEMA, bad weather conditions, Rt. 139 project, floodwall certification and paving of Lakeview Avenue.  This has been one of the busiest years he has been on council.

Mr. Imes - Thanked Wal-mart for everything and had a good time.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Mr. Mills - 1. Echoes everything Mr. Williams said-appreciates everything everyone has done and thanked Wal-Mart for the good food.

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 7:30 p.m.

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President of Council

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           Village Clerk