NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 19, 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.

Mr. Payton made a motion to excuse the absent member, Mr. Mills.  Mr. Williams seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.

Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer

Mr. Payton asked the minutes from February 5, 2013, be amended to reflect the results of the reading on the ordinance regarding the increase in police and fire pension.  Mr. Williams made a motion to amend the minutes.  Mr. Fetty seconded the motion.  All members concurring Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.  After the amendment, Mr. Salyers made motion to accept and file the minutes from February 5, 2013.  Mr. Williams seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.

Reports from visitors:  none

No presenting or acting on petitions:  none

Reading of communications:  none


Reports of:

James Warren, Mayor - 1. Stated Mr. Hamilton has been excused since his daughter had a baby and has had complications.  She is on respirator in Columbus.  Mr. Blume helped him get custody of the baby.  Justin stated since the mom is in Columbus hospital, Children's Service could have stepped in if he did not help Steve get the baby home.  2. Steve and Scott Jenkins got Oak Street podium for us for $20.00.  This will be refurbished for us to use.  3. Chief has put in a grant for a new cruiser.  4. More storage space is needed.  Checked on some containers which are 10 ft by 20 ft. for $2800.  This will be referred to the finance committee.  Records need to be cleaned out and there are some records that have to be kept forever.  Mr. Fetty asked how much the grant was for.  Chief said $30,000 with nothing from the village.  Mr. Salyers asked if that included lights, decal and everything.  Chief stated it would be as much as the dodge but would have just about everything.   4. Reported he and Mike attended the SOPA meeting and stated they are reorganizing.  They are trying to figure out a way to clean the rest of the mill sight.  Does not look promising at this point.  They are looking at cleaning up the tar tank.  5. Boxes for traffic lights should be in soon.  6. Received a call from Patty Fannin wanting the village to pick up garbage for the school.  Not sure at this time if we can.  School has food and quite a bit of trash every day.  Mr. Salyers stated Rumpke's do no pickup very often.  Discussion of other means of trash pickup was held.  Mr. Williams stated when Mr. Hamilton gets back if he could do a study whether we could help them.  He said if the village is helping other people the school should be right in line with that.  Mr. Salyers stated we could look at helping and keep the fees down.  Mr. Payton also stated Mr. Hamilton should take a look at it and we could help we should.  Mr. Williams again stated he would like Mr. Hamilton to review the problem.

Lana Loper, Clerk - 1. Presented report for January, 2013.  After the discussion of the new report, Mr. Williams 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.

Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent

Justin Blume, Legal Counsel - Reported there was a meeting with the city regarding sewer rates.  Felt it was a productive meeting.  Agreed to meet again in a few weeks.  He said the meeting was well received by everyone who was there.  Too early to tell if a decreased rate for residents would happen but at least they are checking to see if anything can be done.  Mr. Williams discussed some results of the EPA meeting.

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - absent

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - absent

Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - 1. Presented report for February 19, 2013.  Mr. Williams made a motion to accept and file.  Mr. Imes seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.

Chris Bender, Fire Chief - absent buut presented yearly report.  Mr. Williams made a motion to accept and file the report.  Mr. Imes seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.

Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the inventory report from the service department.  Mr. Payton seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.


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 - absent

Terry Salyers, Laws and Claims - none

Dan Fetty, Lands and Buildings - none


Reporting of Ordinances and Resolutions

An ordinance was read authorizing the issuance of a permit to the New Boston police to solicit charitable contributions from occupants of motor vehicles on a highway pursuant to a permit to be issued by the clerk at the direction of council.  Mr. Payton made a motion for the 1st reading.  Mr. Fetty seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-5.

An ordinance was read authorizing the issuance of a permit to the Challenger League to solicit charitable contributions from occupants of motor vehicles on a highway pursuant to a permit to be issued by the clerk at the direction of council.  Mr. Salyers made a motion for the 1st reading.  Mr. Fetty seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-5.

A resolution was read supporting the wastewater system feasibility study project and the village's application to the Ohio Department of Development for funding from the local government innovation fund.  Mr. Warren reported this was to do the engineering study.  Mr. Williams reported this was discussed at a meeting he, Jim, Ralph and Mike attended with the EPA.  Grant is $150,000 and matching 10%,  This would cost the village $15,000.  Time served would count towards the $15,000 and the village may even have enough time to cover the $15,000 according to Mr. Hamilton.  Therefore cost to us would be $0.00. They will look at our whole integrity system.  Mr. Warren stated we would need this to get the three million dollar grant.  Mr. Payton stated this shows we are moving forward.  Mr. Williams reported this does need to be passed tonight to move forward for the sewer plans.  Mr. Williams stated this is a challenge since we are dealing with 100 year old sewer system just like we had to deal with the floodwall certification.  Stated again the resolution was for $150,000 grant to study the sewers.  Cost could be from 0 to $15,000.  Mr. Blume stated if nothing was done fines could be imposed.  Mr. Williams reported in 2005 when Mr. Sturgill and Mr. Holbrook went to Logan, Ohio for an EPA meeting and they reported back that Portsmouth was responsible.  Reported that was done and over and EPA was not worried about the past.  This is up to this council to move forward.  Mr. Fetty asked why the village did nothing in 2005 when they received a letter.  Mr. Williams reported again Mr.Holbrook reported back from that meeting that since New Boston is not getting money and Portsmouth is, they would be responsible.  Stated they were in the minutes from January 2005.  Mr. Fetty said the signed contract in 1991 stated New Boston was responsible for piping.  Reported this problem will be taken care of by this council and wondered why we got a letter if Portsmouth was responsible.  Mr. Warren stated EPA is working with us and we have a good relationship.  Mr. Williams stated the same thing happened with the floodwall.  First this was reported Portsmouth responsible and then us.  Mr. Payton stated he had not seen correspondence from us.  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-5.  Mr. Williams made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3-2013.  Mr. Salyers seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-5.


New Business

Mr. Imes - none

Mr. Mills - absent

Mr. Salyers - none

Mr. Fetty - 1. Asked Chief if there is a new dispatcher.  Chief Clark stated yes, Travis Grant is in training.  2.  Reported the Tiger Trail still has a problem with people parking in the fire lane.  Asked since this was private, can we still enforce the parking violations?  Chief Clark stated yes it could be enforced.  Warnings will be given first.  3. Welcomed Auto-mania, Be-In Touch, Skate Board Shop and Josh's repair shop to New Boston.  4. Gave Steve Hamilton praise for all the work he has done with the EPA.

Mr. Payton - 1. Reported he had talked with Steve Goins about applying for grants for the vests that the police department needs.  Chief Clark stated that three officers were off and vests need replaced.  Chief Clark also asked permission to proceed with the application for the new cruiser.  Council agreed to have Mr. Clark apply.  2. Mr. Warren asked Mr. Payton if council would like to have a resolution brought in to oppose Senate Bill 5.  Mr. Payton made a motion to bring in the resolution to oppose Senate Bill 5.  Mr. Imes seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.  3. Stated he was in agreement with Mr. Williams on helping the school with the garbage pickup.  4. Sent prayers to Steve and his family and asked everyone to keep Marcella Newman in their prayers.

Mr. Fetty stated there was a report in the packet from PEP.  Mr. Williams 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.

Mr. Williams - 1. Stated he had received a post card in the mail about a month ago from the sheriff''s office reporting a sex offender had moved into his neighborhood.  Reported he is gone and now lives in Waverly.  Asked Chief Clark why he left.  Mr. Williams stated if these sex offenders cannot live within 1000 ft. if a school or a daycare facility then why are they even being allowed to move in.  Mr. Blume stated it depended on the level.  Chief Clark stated they only have to report to the sheriff's office and by the time it gets back to us they are gone.  Mr. Williams reported our ordinance states they have to report to Chief of Police.  Chief Clark says they still have to go to the sheriff's dept.  Mr. Blume stated if you know then a report needs to be filed for prosecution.  Mr. Williams stated if he gets another one he would report it because this person is not allowed to live in this area.  Mr. Blume agreed and stated to call him. Mr. Williams wants to expand on our own local ordinance.  Mr. Warren in the meantime reviewed the ordinance and reported it says they are required to register with our police chief.  Mr. Blume stated they can be charged if they do not register.  Mayor stated they have seven days to register.  Mr. Blume said he would get with Mr. Williams later to further understand.

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

Passed: ____________________________,2013

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           Village Clerk