NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

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.

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President of Council

Passed: ___________________________,2012

Attest: _________________________________
            Village Clerk