Council Minutes 10/1/03
Monday, January 23, 2012 at 1:13PM VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE
COUNCIL MINUTES
October 1, 2003
CALL TO ORDER (by Mayor McGowan at 7:32 pm)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Those responding to the roll call were, Councilmembers
Hartfield, Crais, Bellman, Main, Robertson, Vice Mayor
Moore, and Mayor McGowan; Manager Hickman, Law Director
Crites.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA (7:32 pm) Councilmember Crais moved to
approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Councilmember
Robertson. Motion carried.
CITIZENS’ COMMENTS (7:33 pm)
All topics
Kimberly Salvage – 73 Berline Court – appeared before
council in regards to a sidewalk extension to Fern Hill.
She stated that she read a recent article appropriating
funds for a bridge over Raccoon Creek, and was wondering
why funds could not be appropriated for a sidewalk
extension she requested nearly ten years ago. Mayor
McGowan stated that funds for the mentioned bridge were
not appropriated by council, but were being requested in
the form of a grant. Manager Hickman stated that the
sidewalk extension Ms. Salvage is referring to had not yet
been done because some additional easements needed to be
acquired. Vice Mayor Moore stated that there is a new
property owner in one area where an easement is needed.
Councilmember Bellman asked if the easements were not
given, could they be taken through eminent domain.
Manager Hickman stated that they could, and that he would
look further into this situation and securing the needed
easements.
Dorothy M. Garrett – 45 Ross Drive – spoke to council in
regards to local residents buying locally in Granville.
She stated that “if you want local people to patronize
stores, sell something local residents want.” Ms. Garrett
stated that there used to be many stores in Granville that
sold what local residents wanted and needed, but this is
not the case anymore. Councilmember Bellman asked Ms.
Garrett how she would go about solving this problem. She
stated that many products people need are not available
for purchase in Granville. Vice Mayor Moore stated that
the Economic Development Committee recently met with the
Granville Chamber of Commerce and had a frank discussion
on the very comments Ms. Garrett was making. She stated
that these same sentiments, felt by others in the
community, were passed along to the Chamber.
Mayor McGowan closed citizens’ comments at 7:41 pm.
PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance No. 15-03, An Ordinance To Amend
Ordinance No. 25-02 Providing For Adjustments Of The
Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year 2003 And Revising Sums
For Operating Expenses.
No one appeared to speak for or against Ordinance No. 15-
03.
Mayor McGowan closed the public hearing at 7:42 pm.
NEW BUSINESS (7:42 pm)
Resolution No. 03-40, A Resolution To Accept The
Media Plan Of The Granville Area Chamber Commerce And To
Authorize The Payment Of $10,000 For The Plan As
Previously Approved By Resolution No. 03-10 was introduced
by Vice Mayor Moore. Second by Councilmember Main.
Discussion: Pat Moller, President of the Granville Chamber
of Commerce Board, spoke to council on how the dollars
received have been spent thus far. She went on to say
that Pyles Communications would discuss the logo and
branding. Ms. Moller stated that it was important to
recognize that Pyles Communication is a local business
located in Granville. Ms. Moller also provided a handout
of objectives and strategies for council to review.
Mike Pyles, Pyles Communication, spoke to council and gave
his definition of ‘branding.’ Mr. Pyles stated that a
brand equals the sum total of all of its attributes. In
addition, he stated that a brand reflects personality,
positive attributes, and what residents might say about a
particular area. Mr. Pyles also stated that it is a
pleasure to work in the Granville community.
Kaki Reckard, Pyles Communication, gave a brief
presentation to council about the chosen logo. She stated
that the overall theme is based on impressions of
Granville, different seasons, and visual beauty. Ms.
Reckard stated that the logo is oval to depict the
community being hospitable and inviting. She went on to
say that the logo itself is not modern looking, but shows
some history. In addition, she stated that the logo was
designed with a lot of color to show the colorfulness of
the town. Kaki Reckard showed council examples of how she
feels the logo holds integrity in different sizes and
colors (black and white.) She also showed mock-ups of a
handout being distributed at the Antiques Fair, a
Granville calendar, and mock-up ads for Columbus Monthly
and/or Ohio Magazine. Ms. Reckard also showed council an
example of a newspaper ad promoting the farmers market.
Ms. Reckard stated that the stationary, with the new
logo, was currently being printed and should be delivered
soon. Kaki Reckard stated that these examples are the
extent of work done to date.
Councilmember Bellman stated to Ms. Moller that he
believed that the Chamber would fund the conceptual
thinking and the village and township would fund the
implementation. He stated that he still sees the Chamber
at the conceptual stage. Ms. Moller stated that the
brochure is complete and ready to be distributed, and the
high school is making brochure holders to be distributed
to local businesses. She went on to say that the
stationary is complete and they have received some resumes
for an internship they have advertised at Denison
University. She also said that 100+ press releases will
be sent out once the stationary is completed. Ms. Moller
noted that a 2001 study done by Ohio State University
indicated that a community the size of Granville cannot
sustain enough income in their local businesses without
bringing in other people. Ms. Moller also told council
about an idea discussed at the Economic Development
Committee meeting involving gift/cash cards.
Councilmember Bellman stated that a lot has been done and
looks very nice from a design standpoint, however, he does
not see a constant theme to work on getting people to shop
locally downtown. Moreover, he stated that some people
buy groceries elsewhere than the local grocery store, as
well as clothes and shampoo. Councilmember Bellman asked
how the Chamber would go about enticing these people to
switch. Ms. Moller stated that Councilmember Bellman’s
comments and feelings were noted.
Councilmember Crais stated that he recalled the OSU study
to say that we could also do a better job of representing
ourselves. He went on to say that he too would like to
see a more aggressive package. Councilmember Crais asked
what information Pyles Communication found to link
branding to attracting new businesses. Kaki Reckards
stated that in economic development terms the objective is
always to “retain, retain, retain, and THEN recruit.” Ms.
Reckard stated that it is important to first pay attention
to what businesses are already here. She stated that this
will create a dialogue and buzz in the community.
Moreover, she stated that study after study indicates that
retention must always come first. Councilmember Crais
asked if it was fair to say that attracting new businesses
is a by-product of the branding process. After
clarification of his question, Ms. Reckard stated yes. He
also stated that assuming money was not quite an issue,
would anything have been done differently that could more
aggressively address their objective #3 (listed on the
handout.) Ms. Reckard stated that this was a standard
type of approach. Councilmember Crais asked that assuming
branding is to bring in more foot traffic, is it possible
it might have the opposite effect. Ms Reckard stated that
she feels there are an impressive amount of businesses to
generate enough people to come to Granville.
Councilmember Robertson inquired on how the Chamber’s plan
reaches Denison students. Ms. Reckard stated that in
reality some businesses in the community will not entice
students. She also stated that much is available to them
on campus. She stated that the Chamber would be wise to
target staff, faculty, and the 20,000 visitors to the
campus each year. Councilmember Robertson stated that she
would still like to see some more specific targeting to
students. Ms. Reckard also stated that the earlier
mentioned gift/cash card could be an enticement.
Barbara Hammond, BHammond Interiors, was introduced to
council by Vice Mayor Moore. She stated that she has
started carrying items in her store that might appeal to
college students. Moreover, she stated that her
establishment is often frequented by Denison college
students. She went on to say that she feels this is a
hugely untapped market. Ms. Hammond told council she
would like to see some type of Denison store located
downtown. Furthermore, she stated that she feels the
welcome mat is not always open for students from Denison
and this philosophy needs to be reversed.
Mayor McGowan stated that he feels the work done by the
Chamber and Pyles Communication is a good start and he
appreciates the hard work.
Roll call vote: Main, Crais, Moore, Robertson, Hartfield,
Bellman, McGowan. (7-0).
Resolution No. 03-40 was adopted.
Resolution No. 03-41, A Resolution To Amend
Insurance Coverage As Provided In Section 145.22 Of The
Codified Ordinances Of The Village Of Granville was
introduced by Councilmember Crais. Second by
Councilmember Hartfield.
Discussion: In a related issue, Councilmember Crais asked
why making insurance benefit pre-taxable was not done a
long time ago. Manager Hickman stated that was a good
question and it should have been done.
Motion carried (7-0). Resolution No. 03-41 is
adopted.
Resolution No. 03-42, A Resolution Of Support For
The Concept Of Conveying, Leasing Or Donating Public Land
To The Senior Citizens Of Granville To Provide Senior
Citizens Housing, Services Or Facilities And Authorizing
The Village Manager To Seek Proposals For Same was
introduced by Councilmember Robertson. Second by
Councilmember Crais.
Discussion: Councilmember Main asked for more details and
what this resolution was about. Councilmember Robertson
stated that one of the Senior Committee’s tasks was to try
and keep senior citizens from moving out of Granville.
She went on to say that the problem does not only involve
finances, but finding suitable housing for senior citizens
that will accommodate their needs. Councilmember
Robertson stated that there is a gap in income levels.
She stated that Kendall will accommodate one income level,
but there is still a gap in the $50,000 annual income down
to somewhere in the $20,000 range. She stated that
National Church Residences and a National Lutheran group
builds housing facilities for senior citizens and builds
them at a lower cost because they make use of tax
credits. Councilmember Robertson stated that the cost
could also be lower if acquiring the land wasn’t part of
the cost of the endeavor. Councilmember Robertson stated
that this Resolution would show council’s support for
making a way to actively participate in making land
available for senior housing. Mayor McGowan stated that
some public land currently owned by the village would be
the Bryn Du property. He asked if the public land she was
referring to building on would be the Bryn Du property.
Councilmember Robertson stated that there is some suitable
land in the rear of the Bryn Du property that Manager
Hickman, Tom Mitchell, and she visited that could be a
proposed site for senior housing. This Resolution,
however, would not specify that land or any land for
development.
Vice Mayor Moore asked Law Director Crites if he was
familiar with zoning laws involving senior citizen
housing/building. Law Director Crites stated that there
has been an explosion of changes in the past 5-7 years in
Title 57 regarding senior citizen housing. He stated that
he could further investigate these changes and get any
information back to council.
Councilmember Crais stated that he saw this Resolution in
two parts. The first was the support of Village Council
on the idea of senior housing and the second would
instruct or allow the Manager to work with housing groups
and authorize him to engage in discussions with them.
Councilmember Bellman commented that he sees this as being
similar to merchant development and this Resolution would
simply put out a welcome mat.
Mayor McGowan stated that any proposals to build or
allocate specific land would come before council and/or
the Planning Commission.
Motion carried (7-0). Resolution No. 03-42 is
adopted.
Resolution No. 03-43, A Resolution Providing Village
Funding To Establish A Granville Senior Foundation was
introduced by Councilmember Robertson. Second by
Councilmember.
Discussion: Councilmember Robertson stated that the Senior
Committee would establish an endowment administered by the
Columbus Foundation that requires $10,000 to get started.
The Columbus Foundation would give advice and help form
the Granville Senior Foundation. Councilmember Hartfield
asked if the $10,000 would be a fee. Councilmember
Robertson stated that it is not a fee and the Granville
Senior Foundation would decide how to use and augment the
funds and interest from them. Vice Mayor Moore stated
that $10,000 would be the minimum accepted by the Columbus
Foundation. She also stated that there needs to be some
indication on who would do the appointments.
Councilmember Robertson stated that she believed the
Senior Committee would make the appointments. Vice Mayor
Moore stated that the Senior Committee themselves are not
appointed and she would like to see council play a role in
making these appointments. Councilmember Robertson
suggested proposing an amendment because the Senior
Committee said they wanted to make the appointments.
Councilmember Robertson asked for the following friendly
amendment:
After the second WHEREAS, Delete: Advisory Committee
Councilmember Crais stated that the Granville Foundation
would only use interest from the $10,000. He asked how
the committee might feel about the money being returned to
the village after a certain number of years, thus making
it an interest free loan. Councilmember Robertson stated
that he could propose his idea in the form of an
amendment. Councilmember Crais stated that if his
amendment went through he feels the appointments could be
made by the Granville Senior Foundation.
Mayor McGowan stated that there may be several amendments,
and perhaps council will want to look at this again in two
weeks. He asked Councilmember Robertson if there was any
urgency in passing it tonight. She stated no. It was
also stated that it needs to be decided who makes the
initial appointments. Mayor McGowan stated that he
believes that council made the initial appointments to the
Recreation Commission, and all appointments thereafter
came from the commission. Councilmember Robertson stated
that it might make sense for the Senior Committee to make
recommendations to council and then council approves those
recommendations.
Vice Mayor Moore proposed the following friendly amendment:
After the second WHEREAS clause, The Senior Foundation
shall be appointed by Council on the recommendation of the
Senior Committee
Councilmember Crais proposed the following friendly
amendment:
After fifteen years the foundation shall return the
initial $10,000 to the village.
Councilmember Main asked if anyone had spoken with the
Granville Foundation on this. Councilmember Robertson
said yes; the Granville Foundation is unable to give any
recommendations for making the Senior Foundation work and
the Columbus Foundation is able. Councilmember Main
stated the he has some concern that with passage of this
resolution council would be setting up a competition
between the Granville Foundation and the Granville Senior
Foundation to seek donations for the same kind of senior
citizen donations. Councilmember Robertson stated that
this was a point well taken and that this idea never came
up. She stated that the by-laws could be written clearly
to state that they are not in competition for those
donations.
Councilmember Hartfield asked how the Granville Foundation
felt about this and did anyone contact them.
Councilmember Robertson repeated that they asked if the
money could come their way and they responded that they
cannot provide the type of help being sought.
Councilmember Main agreed that the expertise is not as
fitting with the Granville Foundation as it would be with
the Columbus Foundation.
Vice Mayor Moore asked if the Granville Foundation
solicits funds 1-2 times per year. Councilmember Main
stated that they accept funds throughout the year, but
organized mailings occur twice per year. He also stated
that they do not target who they solicit funds from.
Councilmember Main stated he would feel more comfortable
voting on this resolution after speaking with Executive
Director Plunkett and the Granville Foundation. He stated
that he could report back with his findings at the next
meeting.
Vice Mayor Moore moved to table Resolution No. 03-43 until
the October 15, 2003 council meeting. Seconded by
Councilmember Robertson.
Councilmember Crais asked if the amendments would be
included in the Resolution. Councilmember Robertson
stated that they were friendly amendments. Law Director
Crites stated that he has the amendments and would have
the revised wording available at the next council meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
Ordinance No. 15-03, An Ordinance To Amend
Ordinance No. 25-02 Providing For Adjustments Of The
Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year 2003 And Revising Sums
For Operating Expenses was reintroduced by Councilmember
Bellman. Second by Councilmember
Crais.
Discussion: Manager Hickman stated that he is still
waiting on some of the information council requested under
Section II A1-7-230, and stated that council may not want
to move forward on this part tonight. Manager Hickman
also stated that Brian Bosch from ODOT and Doyle Clear
could be available to speak to council on November 5, 03.
He would also have Jerry Brimms from Licking County
Planning Commission and Roger Davis from LCATS available
at the October 15, 03 council meeting. They will
hopefully be able to answer any needed questions council
might have.
Councilmember Bellman asked if the Ordinance could still
be voted on with the understanding that it is pending the
requested information that has not yet been received. He
stated that a previous Resolution had these conditions
already in it.
Vice Mayor Moore asked why this Ordinance needed to be an
emergency. Councilmember Bellman stated that the sooner
they can move forward on this the better for council. He
stated that there have previously been long unneeded
delays. Vice Mayor Moore stated that since they do not
have all of requested information available, she would be
in favor of removing A1-7-230 under Section II and having
a separate ordinance later.
Councilmember Hartfield stated that she was under the
impression that under the previous Resolution, council
could not pass until hearing back from LCATS and planners,
etc.
Councilmember Crais asked if council was bound by the
previous Resolution to move forward on the Ordinance, and
if tabled what are the implications on the budget cycle.
Manager Hickman stated that several areas need addressed
now such as the depleted sewer account, and auditor and
county fees. All in all, he felt 80% of the Resolution
needed to be addressed now. Councilmember Crais stated
that he agreed with Councilmember Bellman and something
did need to be done now – there has been too much delay.
Councilmember Crais stated that if the information that
was requested is not what council was hoping for or
wanted, the $24,000 would not be appropriated.
Councilmember Hartfield stated that she would like to see
language in the Ordinance stating that the funds would be
revoked if council does not agree with all of the
collected information. She went on to say that it seems
odd to appropriate funds without all of the wanted
information.
Manager Hickman stated that for what it was worth he would
proceed very cautiously and probably go back to the Street
and Sidewalks Committee as well as council for further
confirmation.
Law Director Crites suggested one option might be deleting
A1-7-F-230 under Section II and passing as an emergency at
the next meeting. He stated that adding the
mentioned “footnote” is not necessarily unlawful, but an
uncommon practice. He also stated that he would suggest
additional language in Section II, rather than a
footnote.
Councilmember Bellman stated that he was unsure that it
needed to be passed as an emergency.
Councilmember Robertson suggested removing the section and
reintroducing in two weeks and voting on it in one month.
Moreover, she would like to see this project done.
Councilmember Main moved to amend Ordinance No. 15-03
under Section II by removing:
“A1-7-F-230 Boards & Commissions - CVR Access Management
Plan $24,000”
Seconded by Vice Mayor Moore.
The amendment to Ordinance No. 15-03 was adopted. (6 Yeas,
1 Nay, Bellman)
Roll Call vote: Crais, Robertson, Main, Hartfield, Vice
Mayor Moore, Mayor McGowan
(6 Yea-6) Bellman (Nay) Ordinance No. 15-03 was adopted.
REVIEW OF MINUTES (9:10 pm)
Regularly Scheduled Meeting of September 17, 2003.
Councilmember Crais moved to accept the minutes once
amended; seconded by Councilmember Main. Motion carried,
7-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Economic Development Committee (Crais, Moore,
Robertson)
Vice Mayor Moore stated that the committee met with the
Granville Chamber of Commerce and went through the
chamber’s plans in detail. She stated that the biggest
area that needs followed up on is the gift/cash cards.
Vice Mayor Moore stated that Denison University has a
program set up on campus similar to what is being proposed
for the downtown area. She went on to say that the
chamber discussed events that bring people into the
downtown area, including the Antiques Fair she wanted to
make people aware of on October 4, 03.
Finance Liaison (Moore)
No Report.
Granville Foundation (Main)
No Report.
JEDD (Bellman, Crais)
No Report.
Newark/Granville Committee (Bellman, Main)
No Report.
Personnel (Hartfield, McGowan, Robertson)
Councilmember Hartfield stated this committee needs to set
a date to meet.
Planning Commission (McGowan)
Councilmember Crais inquired on what was happening with
the Comprehensive Plan and said it has taken a very long
time. Manager Hickman agreed and stated that he would
speak to Norm Kennedy in regards to working on this.
Recreation Commission (McGowan)
Mayor McGowan stated that this committee will meet on
October 7, 03.
Senior Citizen Committee (Moore, Robertson)
No Report.
Street Light Committee (McGowan)
No Report.
Streets/Sidewalks/Utilities Committee (Bellman, Hartfield,
McGowan)
Manager Hickman stated that we now have a proposal on
street lights (Erinwood) and a meeting needs to be
scheduled to discuss this.
Tree & Landscape Committee (Moore)
No Report.
Union Cemetery Board (Main)
Councilmember Main urged support for the upcoming levy
that would support the cemetery.
Bryn Du Committee (Moore, Robertson, Crais)
Councilmember Robertson stated that this committee met on
September 18, 03. A report by Nancy Recchie and
Councilmember Robertson was given on a visit they had to
Oglebay Park in Wheeling, West Virginia. She stated that
there has been much progress made by the consultants and
committee. Councilmember Robertson stated that the
committee discussed a draft of a vision statement and had
some discussion on the future governances. The next
meeting is October 8, 03. There is a tentative meeting
scheduled for October 29, 03. The final presentation by
the committee will be given in the new high school
auditorium on November 9, 03.
OTHER COUNCIL MATTERS
Manager Hickman stated that he would like to work with
Kimberly Salvage in regards to the sidewalk extension she
has requested and the needed easements.
Councilmember Main asked about the water extension to Fern
Hill. Manager Hickman stated that the surveys were sent
out and due back on October 3, 03. He went on to say that
of the surveys received, they are overwhelmingly against
water extension.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:20 pm, Vice Mayor Moore moved to adjourn the
meeting. Second by Councilmember Main. Motion carried, 7-
0. Meeting adjourned.
Submitted by: Melanie Schott