Resolution 05-52

RESOLUTION NO. 05-52

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR    

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF GRANVILLE, OHIO, that:

Section   I: The Finance Director is hereby authorized, on behalf of the Village of Granville to file “Attachment A” with the Licking County Auditor.

Section II:  This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.

Resolution 05-51

*NOT INTRODUCED*

Resolution 05-50

RESOLUTION NO. 05-50

A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF “MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY”.

WHEREAS, On Saturday, October 22, 2005, communities across America and around the world will be volunteering their time and energy for the 15^th Annual “Make a Difference Day”, and;

WHEREAS, Millions of volunteers will be joining others in entertaining, comforting, feeding, educating, building, restoring repairing or lifting the spirits of others, and;

            WHEREAS, Several neighboring communities in Licking County have joined our efforts to promote this day of doing good by organizing projects that celebrate and strengthen the spirit of volunteer service in our area, and

            WHEREAS, We stand together to help one another and to make a difference now and in the future.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of Granville, Ohio, that:

            Section 1. We do hereby proclaim October 22, 2005 as “Make A Difference Day” in Granville, Ohio.

Section 2. We encourage the entire community to observe this day by engaging in some way – either big or small – in a project that makes a difference in the lives of others.    

Section 3.      This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.

Resolution 05-49

RESOLUTION NO. 05-49 

A RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS).

 WHEREAS, President Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-5, Management of Domestic Incidents, on February 28, 2003, directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop, submit for review to the Homeland Security Council, and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS); and

WHEREAS, Governor Taft issued Executive Order 2004-14T on July 30, 2004 ordering all departments and agencies of the State to utilize the Incident Management System prescribed by the Department of Homeland Security; and,

WHEREAS, NIMS will provide a consistent nationwide approach allowing federal, state, local, and tribal governments to work effectively and efficiently to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Homeland Security has sought extensive input on NIMS from state, local, and tribal officials, the emergency response community, and the private sector and has incorporated the best practices currently in use by incident managers; and

WHEREAS, NIMS was published by the Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2004; and

WHEREAS, HSPD-5 and NIMS require all federal departments and agencies to adopt NIMS and use it in domestic incident management and emergency prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation programs and activities, as well as to assist state, local, or tribal entities; and

WHEREAS, HSPD-5 and NIMS require federal departments and agencies to make state, local, and tribal organizations adopt NIMS as a condition for federal preparedness assistance beginning in fiscal year 2005; and

WHEREAS, short-term compliance will include adopting the basic tenets of the Incident Command System identified in the NIMS document; and

WHEREAS, the Secretary of Homeland Security published standards, guidelines, and protocols for determining compliance in December 2004.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF GRANVILLE, OHIO, that:

Section I:          All departments, offices, and agencies of the Village of Granville shall utilize the Incident Management System prescribed by the Department of Homeland Security, as implemented by the Licking County, Ohio, Emergency Management Agency.

Section II:          The Director of the Licking County, Ohio, Department of Emergency Management shall determine the timetable and steps necessary for the expedient implementation of this resolution.

Section III:         The Licking County, Ohio, Department of Emergency Management will begin training on NIMS and revise the Village of Granville Emergency Operations Plan as soon as is practical.

Section IV:        This Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest date allowed by law.

Resolution 05-48

RESOLUTION NO. 05-48

A RESOLUTION EXPANDING THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE VILLAGE PLANNER AND PROVIDING ADDITIONAL PROVISIONAL COMPENSATION.

WHEREAS, Section 2.08(2) of the Charter for the Village of Granville authorizes Council to adopt an Administrative Code to establish administrative departments and to define their duties and procedures, and after consultation with the Manager, to adopt a personnel classification and salary plan for all municipal employees; and

WHEREAS, Section 145.07(d) of the Codified Ordinances for the Village of Granville provides that no advancement in pay shall be granted unless the Manager and the department head concur that such advance is warranted by meritorious performance; and

            WHEREAS, Effective August 26, 2005, the duties and responsibilities of the Village Planner shall be expanded to include legislation writing for effective growth management, Transportation Planning and Engineering, Economic Development, GIS Administration and Flood Plan Administration; and

            WHEREAS, Council has determined that it is just and equitable to compensate the Village Planner for the additional duties assumed by him.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of Granville, Ohio, that:

            Section 1.  The duties and responsibilities of the Village Planner are hereby expanded to include legislation writing for effective growth management, Transportation Planning and Engineering, Economic Development, GIS Administration and Flood Plan Administration.

Section 2.      Effective August 26, 2005, the Village Planner is hereby provided additional compensation for the expansion of his duties and responsibilities and shall receive an annual salary in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000).

Section 3.      This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.