NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 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 February 19, 2013.  Mr. Payton seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.

Reports from Visitors:

Don Rawlins, President, District 11 Little League spoke to council regarding a letter of agreement and terms given to the village from Newville Little League regarding the use of Millbrook Park during the baseball season.  Mr. Hamilton stated his concerns allowing the Little League to have control of the park (not always allow others to use park), concerns this would interfere with soccer and control of the concession stand.  Mr. Rawlins explained this is not what the contract does.  He stated they were willing to assume all responsibilities for upkeep from April through the end of the baseball season, they would not interfere with soccer and would like to maintain control of the concession stand.  Mr. Blume explained he did not think a written contract would have to be in place as long as everyone agrees and works out a schedule.  Mr. Rawlins stated he doesnt want to spend a lot of money and then have someone to tell them to get off the fields.  Mr. Blume stated no one wants to deny the fields being used by Little League.  Mr. Warren stated we are all here for the kids and was sure the new board for Newville Little League would help with any problems there would be.  Discussion was also held regarding adding new fields in the lake bottoms.  Mr. Rawlins thanked everyone for their time and stated he and the board will be glad to work with council and everyone else to benefit the kids.  Mr. Rawlins stated the league now has the money for the maintenance of the fields.  Mr. Blume advised him to get schedule and have it approved to be guaranteed the rights of the field.  Mr. Rawlins also introduced Glenda Cordle, Safety Officer and Pebbles Billings, President Newville Little League.  Everyone agreed to meet to get schedules agreed upon.

No presenting or acting on petitions:  none

Reading of Communications:  None


Reports of:

James Warren, Mayor - 1. Presented mayor's court 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 6-0.  2. Daymar College will be having an Easter Egg Hunt on March 16 at the Millbrook Park.  Asked for a donation for the cost of some eggs and candy.  Kiwanis also donated $250.  Mr. Mills seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.  3. Reported he and Steve drove around the village to check potholes, poles, curbing, etc., that needs repaired.  Stated it was really overwhelming.

Lana Loper, Clerk - no report

Kathy Bender, Treasurer - no report - but thanked council for excusing her during the period of basketball to watch their daughter cheer.

Justin Blume, Legal Counsel - no report

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - no report

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - absent - report for February was presented.  Mr. Williams 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 - absent

Chris Bender, Fire Chief - also thanked council for being excused to watch daughter cheer basketball.

Steve thanked everyone for prayers for his daughter and Mr. Blume for his help.


Reports of Chairmen of Committees:

Junior Williams, Finance and Wages - none

Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - 1. Reported a complaint from resident about vehicles on Vine Street where the gravel parking lot is.  People are trying to avoid light and speeding through the gravel and tossing it everywhere. 2. Complaint received about traffic in alley in the 3300 block of Rhodes.  Would like speed bumps.  3. More complaints have been received about 52 west where water lines have sunk.

Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications - none

Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - none

Terry Salyers, Laws and Claims - none

Danny Fetty, Lands & Buildings - Met with gentleman from Tennis Technology last Thursday and looked at tennis courts.  He stated if we do a partial crack fill, in the next few years we would have two cracks instead of one.  His recommendation is to put down pedimac and resurface.  This would last about ten years.


Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions

Second reading was given to an ordinance 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. Salyers made a motion for a 2nd reading.  Mr. Williams seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:   ayes-6.

Second reading was given to an ordinance 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. Payton made a motion for the 2nd reading.  Mr. Williams seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-6.


New Business:

Mr. Mills - none

Mr. Salyers - Stated the school appreciates everything the fire department has helped them with.

Mr. Fetty - Asked the Streets and Alleys to meet to change the right turn on red signs.  The ordinance needs modified.  After discussion, Mr. Fetty made a motion to bring in an ordinance to modify the no turn on red.  Mr. Williams seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-6.  2. Received a complaint regarding trees and markers that have been removed at the park and needs replaced.  Mr. Hamilton stated he would double check on trees and markers.  3. Asked if Columbia Gas will be coming back to finish up their work in the alley behind his house.  Mr. Hamilton stated yes.  4. Send his condolences to the Clevenger family.

Mr. Payton - 1. Asked about a resolution to oppose House Bill 5.  Mr. Blume stated he would have one the next meeting.  2. Reported he had the pleasure of being a judge at the spelling bee last Saturday.  Two students from New Boston made it to the final round.  Asked that resolutions be brought in recognizing Shelby Easter and Ashley Farney to show appreciation.  3. Stated he had received calles regarding homeless shelter in the village.  Reported there is no ordinance on homeless shelters.  Mr. Warren stated he, Mr. Bender, and Mr. Blume were planning to meet after council to discuss.  Mr. Payton stated he has some additional guidelines regarding the shelters.  4. Reported there may be a semi-pro football team in New Boston.  Reported he had talked to Theda regarding income tax.  Mayor stated they may practice in Portsmouth and play a few games here.  5. Asked if we still are doing drug testing and had a few questions regarding our policy.

Mr. Williams - 1. Sends condolences to Marcella Newman's family.  She was on council for several years.

Mr. Imes - none


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 7:55 p.m.

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President of Council

Passed: _____________________,2013

Attest: ___________________________
            Village Clerk