NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 1, 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. Mills, and Mr. Imes.

Mr. Mills moved to excuse the absent members, Mr. Payton and Mr. Salyers.  Mr. Williams seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 4-0.

Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer

Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file the minutes from September 17, 2013 and September 23, 2013.  Mr. Williams seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 4-0.

Reports from Visitors:  None

No presenting or acting on petitions

Reading of Communications - received an estimate from A-1 Auto Glass for $210.00 to repair a car windshield which was hit by a rock by the service department when they were weed eating.  The owner of the car was Mark Davis of New Boston.  Mayor asked council if they would pay the cost due to moral obligation.  Mr. Williams made a motion to pay the $210.00 to A-1.  Mr. Imes seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 4-0.


Reports of:

James Warren, Mayor - presented Mayor's court report for September, 2013.  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 4-0.

Lana Loper, Clerk - none

Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent

Justin Blume, Legal Counsel - reported he was working on several items and asked council to have an executive if they have any questions, regarding litigation.

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - none

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - presented report for September, 2013.  Mr. Williams made a motion to accept and file the report.  Mr. Mills seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 4-0.

Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - 1. Presented report dated October 1, 2013.  Mr. Williams made a motion to accept and file the report.  Mr. Mills seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 4-0.

Chris Bender, Fire Chief - reported the turnout gear was all in


Reports of Chairman of Committees:

Junior Williams, Finance and Wages - none

Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - none

Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications - absent

Jon Mills, Flood & Sewage - none

Terry Salyers, Laws and Claims - absent

Dan Fetty, Lands & Buildings - none


Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions

Third reading was given an ordinance authorizing the sale of real property located at 3818 Stanton Avenue, New Boston, OH, 45662.  Mr. Mils 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-4.  Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 28-2013.  Mr. Fetty seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-4.

Third reading was given to an ordinance establishing the unauthorized use of wheelchair swing as a minor misdemeanor, Mr. Fetty moved to adopt Ordinance No. 29-2013.  Mr. Williams seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-4.

Third reading was given to an ordinance amending the service of notice requirements of section 1321.03 of the codified ordinances of the Village of New Boston.  Mr. Mills 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-4.  Mr. Williams moved to adopt Ordinance No. 30-2013.  Mr. Mills seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-4.

Third reading was given an ordinance amending section 557.05 of the codified ordinances of the Village of New Boston to include additional notice provisions.  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. Williams seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-4.  Mr. Williams made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 31-2013.  Mr. Mills seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-4.

Third reading was given an ordinance amending section 181.03 of the codified ordinances of the Village of new Boston to amend the taxes imposed upon residents and non-residents.  Mr. Williams made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 32-2013.  Mr. Imes seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-4.

Councilman Mr. Salyers entered the meeting at 6:47 p.m.

Third reading was given an ordinance amending section 303.10 of the codified ordinances of the Village of New Boston to include additional notice provisions.  Mr. Fetty moved the rules requiring an ordinance or resolution of a general or permanent nature involving the expenditure of money be read of three separate dates be suspended.  Mr. Williams seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-5.  Mr. Fetty moved to adopt Ordinance No. 33-2013.  Mr. Mills seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.

Third reading was given an ordinance amending section 121.01 of the codified ordinances of the Village of New Boston to include additional duties of the secretary.  Mr. Williams moved to adopt Ordinance No. 34-2013.  Mr. Mills seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-5.

Third reading was given an ordinance eliminating the safety zone on Oak Street.  Mr. Williams moved to adopt Ordinance No. 35-2013.  Mr. Salyers seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-5.

An ordinance was read to approve then an now certification in excess of $3000 payments and declaring an emergency.  Mr. Mills 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. Williams moved to adopt Ordinance No. 36-2013.  Mr. Mills seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-5.

An ordinance was read transferring and appropriating various funds of the village and declaring an emergency.  Mr. Mills 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. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 37-2013.  Mr. Salyers seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-5.

An ordinance was read establishing rates and charges for the combined sewer overflow reduction projects; 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. Imes seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-5.  Mr. Fetty moved to adopt Ordinance No. 38-2013.  Mr. Salyers seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-5.


New Business

Mr. Fetty - none

Mr. Payton - absent

Mr. Williams - asked if we would be getting out flyers for our levey renewal.  Mr. Warren reported they would be out this week.

Mr. Imes - reported he had several complaints of high grass.  Mr. Hamilton stated he would be getting out door hangers this week to those residents who have high grass.

Mr. Mills - none

Mr. Salyers - none

At 6:55 p.m. Mr. Mills made a motion to go into executive session regarding pending court action. 

Regular session was called back to order at 7:25 p.m.  All five members were present.

There being no further business, Mr. Mills moved the meeting be adjourned.  Mr. Salyers seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting be adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

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President of Council

Passed: ________________________,2013

Attest: __________________________________
            Village Clerk