Tuesday, December 17, 2013

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 3, 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. Williams, Mr. Payton, Mr. Mills, Mr. Imes and Mr. Salyers.

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

Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer

Mr. Mills made a motion to accept the minutes from November 19, 2013 and November 22, 2013.  Mr. Imes seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.


Reports from Visitors:

John Murphy, representing Consumer Choice Marketing.  He presented council with a copy of proposed utility savings by enrolling with IGS which had the best proposal.  Reported to council the process of deregulation.  He stated he had obtained our current electric bills for review for the past twelve months and stated there would be a savings of $54,201.92 over 36 months.  Reported he got in the business to help save money for people, businesses and villages.  Mr. Mills asked Mr. Blume what there was regarding the contract that he had concern over.  Mr. Blume stated we would have to go to federal court for litigation.  Mr. Murphy presented other businesses which have signed up and reported the savings.  AEP does not make money on the usage so they do not shop around for cheaper market.  IGS buys from AEP and resells it.  This would be one of the reasons for a contract.  Mr. Payton asked if any municipalities have had any litigation.  He stated he did not know of any.  Mr. Blume was also concerned that at renewal time a variable rate would kick in.  Mr. Murphy stated the village would be notified beforehand and the village is already using IGS for our natural gas.  Reported there at least 15-20 other companies offering these servces and IGS seems to be the lowest bidder in our area.  This service includes transmission and generation only and the bill will still come from AEP.  This service is also available to residents.  Deregulation has only been Ohio about 16 months.  Council thanked them for coming in and will take under consideration.

No presenting and acting on petitions


Reading on Communications - reported a letter was received from Medical Mutual and Gary Duzan called to explain the letter regarding the health insurance.  The village has an option to rescind the resolution and go back to the original health insurance costs.  Mr. Williams further explained that since President Obama had changed where individuals can keep their original health care, we could go back to that original plan.  Mr. Duzan recommended staying with the health care plan we originally had before the change.  This would save the village $16,000.  Further discussion was held and Mr. Mills stated he would rather stay with the original plan and not go with Option 2 which was explained earlier.  Discussion was also held rescinding the resolution for health insurance Option 2.  Mr. Salyers made a motion to rescind.  Mr. Imes seconded the motion.  The roll was called.   The voting results are as follows:  ayes-5.  Mr. Payton made a motion to keep the current health care plan the village has and not go with Option 2.  Mr. Imes seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.


Reports of:

James Warren, Mayor - 1. Brain Freeze will have their dedication tomorrow at 11:30 p.m.  2. Thanked Ryan for the article on Santa.  3. Steve has been excused.  Joe McGraw's mother died and funeral is Thursday at D.W. Swick.  4. Gas company working and has caused traffic problems.  5. Hope that Tudor's Biscuit World will open next week.  5. Homer Pellegrinon gym dedication was held tonight at the school.  7. Presented Mayor's court report.  Mr. Mills made the motion to accept and file.  Mr. Payton seconded the motion.   All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0. 

Lana Loper, Clerk - Absent

Kathy Bender, Treasurer - Absent

Justin Blume, Legal Council - 1. Last meeting he was asked about contract with city for the collection of sewer rates.  John Hass from Portsmouth will be preparing and getting to him.  Hope to have something next meeting.  2. Got approval on a draft contract from public defender's office with respect to indigent fees.  Would need council's approval before being sent to the county.  Mr. Blume recommends paying the difference as opposed to paying full price and waiting for reimbursement.  Not sure how much this would impact us.  Further discussion was held regarding the fees and our number of indigents would be few.  There would be two contracts - one for 2013 and one for 2014.  Asked that these be on the agenda for next meeting. Mayor stated we have never been required to one but now we need the contract.  Mr. Payton made a motion to bring in the resolutions on emergency.  Mr. Mills seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-5.

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - absent

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - absent but presented report for November, 2013.  Mr. Payton made a motion to accept and file the report.  Mr. Mills seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.

Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - 1. Presented report dated December 3, 2013.  Mr. Salyers made a motion to accept and file the report.  Mr. Mills seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.

Chris Bender, Fire Chief - no report


Reports of Chairmen of Committees:

Junior William, Finance and Wages - none

Ralph Imes, Streets & Alleys - none

Mike Payton, Utilities & Communications - asked about the information presented from Columbia Gas. Mr. Warren stated they will be doing work and passing on the costs to consumers.  Mr. Mills made a motion to accept and file.  Mr. Williams seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.

Jon Mills, Flood and Sewage - none

Terry Salyers, Laws and Claims - none

Dan Fetty, Lands and Buildings - absent


Reading of Ordinances & Resolutions

An ordinance was read authorizing a contract for services with Certified Operations and Maintenance from January 1, 2014, until December 31, 2014 authorizing the Village Administrator to execute said contract on behalf of the Village of New Boston.  Mr. Mills moved to amend the ordinance to read as emergency.  Mr. Salyers seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows: ayes-5.  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. Salyers seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-5.  Mr. Mills moved to adopt Ordinance No. 46-2013.  Mr. Salyers seconded the motion.  The roll was called.   The voting results are as follows:  ayes-5.


New Business

Mr. Mills - none

Mr. Salyers - Asked about the palm reader business.  They have been paying the $50.00 fee each month.

Mr. Fetty - absent

Mr. Payton - 1. Policy Committee is still continuing to meet and had completed Chapter 1.  2. Thanked Shawnee Computer for donation of Christmas decorations.  3. Thanked the fire department for donation of the Santa Claus float.  Breakfast with Santa and the parade will be Saturday.   4. Patty Fannin is the Grand Marshall of the parade.

Mayor also thanked the bikers for collection of money for the toy drive

Mr. Williams - 1. Asked if toys are still being collected.  Chief Clark said yes and will be given out around December 19 and 20.  2. Mr. Williams reported the finance committee could come up with $175 to pay for the float in the future.  Mr. Fetty made the donation last year.  Mr. Mills has done a great job in the past as being Santa.  3. Made a motion to bring in a resolution to pay the $5000 to SOPA.  Mr. Payton seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0.

Mr. Imes - thanked the fire department for the donation to the float.

Mr. Mills made a motion to go into executive session to discuss the compensation of employees.  Mr. Imes seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-5.

After the executive session, regular meeting was called back to order at 8:55 p.m.

Mr. Payton made a motion to bring in new Master Pay Ordinance to reflect the $.50 increase for all eligible employess, approve the $600 increase for all department heads, add the bereavement leave policy and comp time policy.  Mr. Payton seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-5

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 9:00 p.m.

______________________________________________
President of Council

Passed: _________________________________,2013

Attest: _______________________________________
            Village Clerk





Tuesday, December 3, 2013

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 22, 2013

A special session of New Boston Village council was called to order at 8:00 a.m.  James Warren, Jr., President of Council, presided over the meeting.  The roll was called with following members of council being present:  Mr. Fetty, Mr. William, Mr. Payton, and Mr. Imes.

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

Mr. Warren reported the special meeting was called to discuss and read on a one-time pay increase to village employees.  Asked if anyone had any questions regarding the ordinance.  No questions were asked.

An ordinance was read authorizing the payment of a one-time pay increase in village employees 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. Payton seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-4.  Mr. Payton made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 45-2013.  Mr. Imes seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-4.

There being no further business, Mr. Fetty moved the meeting be adjourned.   Mr. Williams seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the meeting adjourned at 8:05 a.m.

______________________________________
President of Council

Passed: __________________________,2013

Attest: _______________________________
           Clerk of Council

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 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 being present:  Mr. Fetty, Mr. Williams, Mr. Payton, Mr. Mills, Mr. Imes and Mr. Salyers.

Pledge of Allegiance/silent prayer-remembering George Scherer

Mr. Mills made a motion to amend the minutes from November 3, 2013, to remove absent from Mr. Payton who was present.  Mr. Williams seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.  After the amendment, Mr. Mills moved to accept and file the minutes from November 3, 2013.  Mr. Salyers seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.

No presenting and acting on petitions

Reading of Communications

Reports of:

James Warren, Mayor - 1. Steve has been meeting with Infra-Metals and new owners with the new mall today.  Steve resolved problem with Infra-Metals regarding gas lines.  2. Also there may be a new business coming to the New Boston Mall.  3. Tudors to open in December.  4. Presented a report from a Records Retention meeting held on November 13, 2013.  Mr. Fetty made a motion to accept and file the report.  Mr. Mills seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.  5.  Asked to have executive session to discuss compensation and pending court action.  6. Infra-Metals will be having grand opening after the first of the year.

Lana Loper, Clerk - absent but report was presented for October, 2013.  Mr. Fetty made a motion to accept and file the report.  Mr. Mills seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 5-0. 

Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent but report was presented for October, 2013.  Mr. Fetty made a motion to accept and file the report.  Mr. Mills seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0. 

Kathy Bender, Treasurer - absent

Justin Blume, Legal Counsel - Still working with the public defender's office on our contract.  They are reviewing draft copies to be approved.

Steve Hamilton, Village Administrator - 1. Dealing with IGS Energy on the electric bill.  Pump stations will not be included.  Mr. Blume stated there are some concerns primarily the rate could become variable after the initial term and amount paid would be more.  Reported a few other problems and agreements would have to be made and costs considered.  Steve stated he would still work with them.  Steve stated there could be a savings of over $50,000 over a few years.  2. Repairing catch basin and void at St. Monica's Church.  3.  New signs are in.  4. PUCO called an complained about railroad signs at West Avenue intersection, which are missing and we will replace.  5. Little's repaired clogged lines in Police department.  Cabinets need to be replaced.  Steve will get three estimates.  6. Worked today with Infra-Metals getting the problem solved with the gas lines.  They hope to have 70 employees by Spring.  OSCO increasing employees.

Theda Aldridge, Income Tax Director - presented report for October, 2013.  Mr. Fetty stated the report should reflect it being amended since there was an error on last meeting's report.  Mr. Williams made a motion to show the word "Correct" on the report.  Mr. Mills seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.  After the amendment, Mr. Fetty made a motion to accept and file the report.  Mr. Mills seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.

Darrold Clark, Chief of Police - 1. Presented report dated November 19, 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 6-0.

Chris Bender, Fire Chief - absent

Discussion also was held on H.B. 5 regarding income tax by all council members.


Reports of Chairmen of Committees

Junior Williams, Finance and Wages - reported the committee met on October 7 and continued on November 7 to review finances and possible one-time pay increase to employees.  The committee also recommends a fifty cent per hour pay increase to begin on the last pay period of 2013 and would be reflected on first check of 2014.  A revised master pay ordinance will be presented for discussion at next regular meeting.  Also feels that SOPA has been a major driving force in our community and feels the request of $5000 should be graned to the port authority.  Also the village is in need of a garbage truck that was needed to replace existing truck and storage unit has been requested.  Other items will be considered when the new master pay ordinance will be brought in for review.  Mr. Fetty made a motion to accept the report.  Mr. Payton seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.  Mr. Williams asked for a special meeting to be held to read on the one-time pay increase.  Mr. Mills made a motion to meet on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 8:00 a.m.  Mr. Imes 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 and Claims - none

Don Fetty, Lands & Buildings - none


Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions

Third reading was given an ordinance authorizing a contract for services with Certified Operations and Maintenance from January 1, 2014 until December 31, 2014, authorizing the Village Administrator to execute said contract on behalf of the Village of New Boston.  Mr. Mill moved to adopt Ordinance No. 42-2013.  Mr. Imes 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. 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. Salyers seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-6.  Mr. Imes made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 43-2013.  Mr. Salyers seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-6.

An ordinance was read approving the editing and inclusion of certain ordinances as parts of the various component codes of the codified ordinances of New Boston, Ohio.  Mr. Mills moved for a first reading.  Mr.Payton seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carrid 6-0.


New Business

Mr. Imes - None

Mr. Salyers - None

Mr. Fetty - 1. Asked if Maple Street could be patched with cold patch.  Steve stated yes he would order more.  2. Reported leaves need to be cleaned on Rt. 139 on the wall.  3. Several poles have signs posted which are not allowed.  Asked whose responsibility it is to enforce.  Mr. Blume stated an officer would need to enforce.  4. Asked about the $5000 for tennis courts.  Mr. Williams stated the $5000 would be encumbered for 2014.

Mr. Payton - 1. Policy committee Thursday at 9:00 a.m.  2. Veterans Day ceremony went well at Golden Corral.  3. Christmas Parade is coming along well.  Reported someone in West Portsmouth wants $175.00 to ride in parade on float as Santa.  Other discussions was held regarding the event and Mr. Mills stated he would be happy to play Santa.  Have local bands and other that have registered.

Mr. Willisms - 1.Asked about the decorations that were donated from Shawnee Computers.  Mr. Hamilton stated they will go up but not lighted.  2. Asked Mr. Hamilton if we were set with DEFA.  Mr. Hamilton stated we are set and determination will be on the 9th.  Mr. Williams asked Mr. Blume if a contract needs to be set with Portsmouth regarding collection fees.

Mr. Mills made a motion to go into executive session to discuss litigation.  Mr. Payton seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-6.

After the executive session, regular meeting was called back to order at 8:15 p.m.

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 8:16 p.m.

_____________________________________
President of Council

Passed: _________________________,2013

Attest: _______________________________
           Village Clerk