NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 5, 2013
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 January 15, 2013. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the minutes from the special meeting January 29, 2013. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Reports from visitors: Mike Dean and Oak Williams made a presentation to Mayor, council, regarding construction of Infra Metals. Mr. Williams is the General Manager for the new facility. Mr. Dean thanked everyone for all their support. Mr. Warren introduced Mrs. Potts, Mike Bell, and students from Daymar, Bill Thacker from CAO and Ryan Ottney, reporter. Reported construction has started and is very pleased for the progress. Showed video as to what Infra-Metals is all about. Reported they went through a long progress with federal EPA and state EPA. Another year was spent to finalize the EPA issues with the Port Authority. Everyone was very impressed and council and students had many questions.
Mike Bell from Daymar asked if the park could be used on March 16, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. for a community Easter Egg hunt. Also invited everyone to McDonald's on April 2, 2013 to support Autism from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. And on April 20, 2013, there will be an autism walk. Asked if the park could also be used. Set May 18 as the First Responder's Day Parade. The parade would be at 11:00 a.m. and recognition would be at noon. Council discussed approval of the events. Council suggested verifying everything with the Village Administrator. Mr. Bell also reported Challenger League basketball has started at the school on Sunday's at 3:00 p.m.
No presenting and acting on petitions: none
No communications
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor - 1. Presented court report for January, 2013. Mr. Salyers moved to accept and file the report. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. 2. Reported the boxes for the new traffic lights should be in next week.
Lana Loper, Clerk - absent
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent
Justin Blume, Legal Counsel - 1. Everything straightened out with the insurance company regarding pending law suits.
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - absent but presented report. Mr. Mills 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.
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - absent - but report for January 2013 was presented. Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the report. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - 1. Presented report for February 5, 2013. Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept and file. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - absent
Reports of Chairman of Committees
Junior Williams, Finance and Wages - reported the committee had met on January 29. They compared figures from 2012 and 2011. Some revenues were up and several were down. Also the same with the expenditures. Mr. Bender had asked for new turnout gear. Pay increases and longevity was discussed. Other items discussed was the .25 pay decrease, the closing of SFI, and garbage collection and motor fees for revenues. With the economy being as it is the committee feels it is not the right time for any fees or pay increases. Mr. Warren reported he had spoken to Chris Bender and will let him discuss with council at the next meeting regarding the purchase of new turnout gear. Also Chief Clark discussed the purchase of bullet proof vests with council. Fire truck is also being repaired. Mr. Payton made a motion to accept and file the finance report. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - none
Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications - none
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - none
Terry Salyers, Laws & Claims - none
Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings - company came from Gallipolis surveyed the tennis courts and they reported the courts could possibly be repaired and one fifth of the cost of new. Also a company from Lewisville will be stopping by to get costs of new nets, etc. Mr. Williams asked if the need is there for 4 courts. Mr. Fetty stated 4 would be needed.
Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
An ordinance was read appropriating and 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. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Williams made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 5-2013. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows - ayes-6.
An ordinance reaffirming the existing pickup plan of employee contributions to the Ohio Police and Fire Pension and declaring an emergency.
An ordinance was read to approve then and now certificate in excess of $3000 for payment to A & A Safety. 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. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Salyers made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 6. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A resolution was read congratulating American Legion Americanism and Government District test winners. Mr. Fetty moved to adopt Resolution No. 1-2013. Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
A resolution was read congratulating Mary Waugh and her 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade classes. Mr. Williams moved to adopt Resolution No. 2-2013. Mr. Fetty seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
New Business:
Mr. Williams - none
Mr. Imes - none
Mr. Mills - none
Mr. Salyers - none
Mr. Fetty - 1. Discussed police car being painted and Chief working the streets. Asked for an update. Mr. Warren stated that an unmarked cruiser is needed sometimes and reported chief could not arrest in uniform, so this is not happening at this time. Mr. Fetty stated he had been questioned by other people and wanted to report back. Stated with officers off on workers compensation, this would've been a way to make up the slack. 2. An article on WSAZ stated there is a web site regarding the neighborhood alert software. Chief stated it is on the police website. Mr. Ottney stated the Times had done an article on this three years ago. 3. Several changes still need to be made on the employee handbook. Mayor reported he had read over three times and agrees a few changes need to be made. 4. Road at the Terrace needs to be fixed. 5. Condolences are sent to Greg Law's family for the loss of his mother.
Mr. Payton - Thanked Infra Metals for the presentation and class from Daymar for showing up. 2. Fire Department website is no more. Asked if Ryan could include this website in the cost of his contract. He stated he would review then the contract is due. 3. Stated he felt the service department did a good job as being pall bearers for Greg's mom and brought us all together.
Mr. Fetty made a motion to go into executive session to discuss litigation. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.
Council was called back to order at 8:45 p.m. All members were present.
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 8:45 p.m.
____________________________________
President of Council
Passed: ___________________________,2012
Attest: _________________________________
Village Clerk
Monday, February 18, 2013
Monday, February 4, 2013
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 29, 2013
Special 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.
Mayor reported the meeting was to read on two ordinances regarding the renewal of liability insurance.
An ordinance was read authorizing the village administrator to enter into an agreement with Dyer Insurance Company, Wheelersburg, Ohio, for property and casualty insurance and declaring an emergency. Mr. Payton moved the rules requiring an ordinance or resolution of a general or permanent nature involving th expenditure of money be read on three separate dates be suspended. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Salyers made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 4-2013. Mr. Payton 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. Salyers moved the rules requiring an ordinance or resolution of a general or permanent nature involving the expenditure of money be read on thee separate dates be suspended. Mr. Mills seconded the moton. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Fetty made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3-2013. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
There being no further business, Mr. Fetty moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting be adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
__________________________________
President of Council
Passed: _______________________.2013
Attest: ___________________________
Village Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 29, 2013
Special 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.
Mayor reported the meeting was to read on two ordinances regarding the renewal of liability insurance.
An ordinance was read authorizing the village administrator to enter into an agreement with Dyer Insurance Company, Wheelersburg, Ohio, for property and casualty insurance and declaring an emergency. Mr. Payton moved the rules requiring an ordinance or resolution of a general or permanent nature involving th expenditure of money be read on three separate dates be suspended. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Salyers made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 4-2013. Mr. Payton 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. Salyers moved the rules requiring an ordinance or resolution of a general or permanent nature involving the expenditure of money be read on thee separate dates be suspended. Mr. Mills seconded the moton. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6. Mr. Fetty made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3-2013. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-6.
There being no further business, Mr. Fetty moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting be adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
__________________________________
President of Council
Passed: _______________________.2013
Attest: ___________________________
Village Clerk
NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NEW BOSTON COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 15, 2013
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. Imes and Mr. Salyers
Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer
Mr. Williams made a motion to excuse Mr. Mills. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Payton made a motion to accept and file the minutes from January 3, 2013. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Report from Visitors: None
No presenting and acting on petitions: none
No presenting and acting on petitions: none
Reading on communications: Applications from the Challenger League, Civic Forum and Police Department were read regarding solicitation for the charities. Discussion was held and council decided to put the Civic Forum on hold until further information from them was received regarding their 501(c)(3) status, which the village ordinance requires. Mr. Payton made a motion to bring in ordinances for the Challenger League for May 4 solicitation and police solicitation in November and December. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
Mr. Warren also reported a letter was received from Lawrence County Solid Waste that they again would reimburse $1000 for clean-up day. Mr. Warren stated a date would be set for the spring.
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor - 1. Village offfices will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2013 for Martin Luther King Day. 2. Salt truck has been repaired and picked up today. 3. Meeting with the school regarding school will be held soon. Schools may have to hire their own security. 4. Everything else in the village is doing ok. 5. Will have executive session later to discuss litigation.
Lana Loper, Clerk - 1. One employee has taken advantage of the flu shot provided by the village. 2. Reports for December 2012 and year end 2012 were presented. Mr. Fetty made a motion to accept and file the reports. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent
Justin Blume, Legal Counsel - no report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - absent
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - absent
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - 1. Presented report for January 15, 2013. Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept and file. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - absent
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Finance and Wages - none but set Finance meeting for January 29, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. to review 2012 finances for the village.
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - none but stated he had received complaint regarding no traffic light at Peebles and Rhodes Avenue. Mr. Warren reported the state had taken down that light.
Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications - none
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - absent
Terry Salyers, Laws and Claims - none
Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings - none
Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
An ordinance was read appropriating and transferring amounts in the various funds of the village; and declaring and emergency. Mr. Salyers 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-5.
Mr. Fetty made a motion for council to go into executive session to discuss litigation. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
Council moved to executive session.
Regular meeting was called back to order at 7:25 p.m. The roll was called with the following members of council present: Mr. Fetty, Mr. Williams, Mr. Imes and Mr. Salyers. Mr. Williams made a motion to excuse the absent member Mr. Payton, who had to leave. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 4-0.
New Business
Mr. Williams - 1. Camera information was give to Mr. Whisman, school board member, to present to the school. Reported he had contacted the Ohio Attorney General's Office to make sure the were legal. Also reported fines may be used to help fund. 2. $30,000 has been appropriated for liability insurance. The rate this year will be $47,000 plus. Stated a special council meeting would need to be held to approve the extra funds, because of the due date. Since there is a finance meeting January 29, the special meeting will be held that day. Special meeting at 6:30 p.m. and finance meeting 6:35 p.m. 3. Gave condolences to Steve Well's family for the loss of his wife, Carolyn, and to John Lytten's family for his loss.
Mr. Imes - none
Mr. Mills - none
Mr. Salyers - none
Mr. Fetty - 1. Asked Mr. Blume to bring in resolutions to recognize winners of the American Legion Americanism and Government test. Three of the six winners were from New Boston. They are tenth grade girl, Taylor Baldridge, tenth grade boy, Cody Poole, and 12th grade girl, Aurdrianna Lindamood. Another resolution for New Boston schools for being one of twenty Ohio schools to win a live dance party hosted by radio Disney am 1260 courtesy of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. Mary Waugh, physical education teacher, directed the program. The kids had to be active in the program for 20 minutes a day for 40-55 days. There were over 188 schools who participated and New Boston was in the top 20. The dance party will be on March 14. 2. Reported parking problems with people parking on the bridge painted yellow at the school. 3. Also gave condolences to the Wells and Lytten family. They were all active in the community for many years and will be missed.
Mr. Payton - none
There being no further business, Mr. Fetty moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Salyers, seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren delcared the meeting be adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
______________________________
President of Council
Passed: _____________________,2013
Attest: ____________________________
Village Clerk
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 15, 2013
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. Imes and Mr. Salyers
Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer
Mr. Williams made a motion to excuse Mr. Mills. Mr. Payton seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Payton made a motion to accept and file the minutes from January 3, 2013. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Report from Visitors: None
No presenting and acting on petitions: none
No presenting and acting on petitions: none
Reading on communications: Applications from the Challenger League, Civic Forum and Police Department were read regarding solicitation for the charities. Discussion was held and council decided to put the Civic Forum on hold until further information from them was received regarding their 501(c)(3) status, which the village ordinance requires. Mr. Payton made a motion to bring in ordinances for the Challenger League for May 4 solicitation and police solicitation in November and December. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
Mr. Warren also reported a letter was received from Lawrence County Solid Waste that they again would reimburse $1000 for clean-up day. Mr. Warren stated a date would be set for the spring.
Reports of:
James Warren, Mayor - 1. Village offfices will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2013 for Martin Luther King Day. 2. Salt truck has been repaired and picked up today. 3. Meeting with the school regarding school will be held soon. Schools may have to hire their own security. 4. Everything else in the village is doing ok. 5. Will have executive session later to discuss litigation.
Lana Loper, Clerk - 1. One employee has taken advantage of the flu shot provided by the village. 2. Reports for December 2012 and year end 2012 were presented. Mr. Fetty made a motion to accept and file the reports. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent
Justin Blume, Legal Counsel - no report
Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - absent
Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - absent
Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - 1. Presented report for January 15, 2013. Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept and file. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.
Chris Bender, Fire Chief - absent
Reports of Chairmen of Committees:
Junior Williams, Finance and Wages - none but set Finance meeting for January 29, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. to review 2012 finances for the village.
Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - none but stated he had received complaint regarding no traffic light at Peebles and Rhodes Avenue. Mr. Warren reported the state had taken down that light.
Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications - none
Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - absent
Terry Salyers, Laws and Claims - none
Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings - none
Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions
An ordinance was read appropriating and transferring amounts in the various funds of the village; and declaring and emergency. Mr. Salyers 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-5.
Mr. Fetty made a motion for council to go into executive session to discuss litigation. Mr. Imes seconded the motion. The roll was called. The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.
Council moved to executive session.
Regular meeting was called back to order at 7:25 p.m. The roll was called with the following members of council present: Mr. Fetty, Mr. Williams, Mr. Imes and Mr. Salyers. Mr. Williams made a motion to excuse the absent member Mr. Payton, who had to leave. Mr. Salyers seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 4-0.
New Business
Mr. Williams - 1. Camera information was give to Mr. Whisman, school board member, to present to the school. Reported he had contacted the Ohio Attorney General's Office to make sure the were legal. Also reported fines may be used to help fund. 2. $30,000 has been appropriated for liability insurance. The rate this year will be $47,000 plus. Stated a special council meeting would need to be held to approve the extra funds, because of the due date. Since there is a finance meeting January 29, the special meeting will be held that day. Special meeting at 6:30 p.m. and finance meeting 6:35 p.m. 3. Gave condolences to Steve Well's family for the loss of his wife, Carolyn, and to John Lytten's family for his loss.
Mr. Imes - none
Mr. Mills - none
Mr. Salyers - none
Mr. Fetty - 1. Asked Mr. Blume to bring in resolutions to recognize winners of the American Legion Americanism and Government test. Three of the six winners were from New Boston. They are tenth grade girl, Taylor Baldridge, tenth grade boy, Cody Poole, and 12th grade girl, Aurdrianna Lindamood. Another resolution for New Boston schools for being one of twenty Ohio schools to win a live dance party hosted by radio Disney am 1260 courtesy of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. Mary Waugh, physical education teacher, directed the program. The kids had to be active in the program for 20 minutes a day for 40-55 days. There were over 188 schools who participated and New Boston was in the top 20. The dance party will be on March 14. 2. Reported parking problems with people parking on the bridge painted yellow at the school. 3. Also gave condolences to the Wells and Lytten family. They were all active in the community for many years and will be missed.
Mr. Payton - none
There being no further business, Mr. Fetty moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Salyers, seconded the motion. All members concurring, Mr. Warren delcared the meeting be adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
______________________________
President of Council
Passed: _____________________,2013
Attest: ____________________________
Village Clerk
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