RESOLUTION NO. 06-53

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NEWARK FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A WATERLINE ACROSS JAMES ROAD AND TO ISSUE ANY NECESSARY PERMIT(S) FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THAT WATERLINE UPON THE APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF 514 ACRES +/- IN GRANVILLE AND UNION TOWNSHIPS INTO THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE

WHEREAS, the City of Newark wishes to construct a water tower and related waterlines in the vicinity of the development known as Park Ridge in order to better address water pressure and capacity needs for that area; and

WHEREAS, there is currently pending before the Board of County Commissioners of Licking County, Ohio, a petition for the annexation of 514 acres +/- in Granville and Union Townships into the Village of Granville; and

WHEREAS, if the petition seeking annexation is granted, the construction, operation, and maintenance of the new waterworks and piping, as referenced above, to meet the needs of the residents of Park Trails and Park Ridge subdivisions would require installation of water pipes along and across certain roadway(s) and properties that would be contained within the limits of the Village of Granville; and

WHEREAS, the Village of Granville wishes to cooperate with its neighbor the City of Newark in this regard and does not intend to unreasonably hinder or interfere with the ability of Newark to construct, operate, and maintain water works and piping in the area referenced above; provided, however, that the Village of Granville does not hereby waive its right to assure that any such construction, operation, and maintenance within Granville conforms to existing or future permits, to EPA requirements, and to the Village’s ordinances and regulations regarding the construction, operation, and maintenance of public utilities; and

WHEREAS, in exchange for the permission to install the waterline across James Road as referenced above, will withdraw any objection to the proposed annexation of the 514 acres +/- into the Village of Granville now pending before the Board of County Commissioners.

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

Section I: The Village Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate an agreement with the City of Newark for the installation of a waterline across James Road, which agreement shall be in substantially the same form as that which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.

Section II: Upon the approval and acceptance of the proposed annexation of 514 acres +/- in Granville and Union Townships into the Village of Granville, the Village Manager is hereby authorized to issue the necessary permit(s) for the installation and construction of the water line across James Road that is referenced in the attached agreement.

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

Resolution No. 06-51

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE EMERALD ASH BORER PLAN.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF GRANVILLE. OHIO AS FOLLOWS:

Section I: That the Village Council hereby adopts the Emerald Ash Borer Plan, attached hereto as "Exhibit A".

Section II: That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MANAGER OF THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE, OHIO, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BRYN DU COMMISSION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF GRANVILLE, OHIO:

Section 1: The Village Manager is herby authorized and directed to enter into an Agreement for Professional Services with the Bryn Du Commission, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

Section 2: This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force from and after the earliest time permitted by law.

RESOLUTION NO. 06 - 48

A RESOLUTION STATING WHAT SERVICES THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE WILL PROVIDE TO THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION TERRITORY OF APPROXIMATELY 514 ACRES

WHEREAS, certain property owners in Granville and Union Townships have filed a petition with the Board of County Commissioners of Licking County for the annexation of approximately 514 acres to the Village of Granville; and

WHEREAS, Ohio Revised Code §709.03(D) requires that a municipal corporation shall, by ordinance or resolution, adopt a statement indicating what services, if any, the municipal corporation will provide to the territory sought to be annexed and an approximate date by which it will provide them; and

WHEREAS, the Council of the Village of Granville is of the opinion that the general good of the territory sought to be annexed will be served by its annexation to the Village of Granville and that the territory is not unreasonably large to be annexed; and

WHEREAS, the Council for the Village of Granville has determined that the property encompassed within the annexation petition can easily become and be made a part of the community of the Village of Granville, and that annexation to the Village at the earliest possible date is in the best interest of the Village.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE, COUNTY OF LICKING, STATE OF OHIO, THAT:

Section 1. The Village of Granville will provide to the territory sought to be annexed all services that are currently available to the remainder of the Village, specifically including the following:

The Village of Granville will provide to the territory sought to be annexed all services that are currently available to the remainder of the Village, specifically including the following:

A. The services of a full-time Village Administrative Staff, including the Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager/Finance Director, Utility Billing Clerk, Clerk of Courts, and Income Tax Commissioner.

B. The services of a full-time Village Planner who performs technical and professional work related to the development and implementation of land use policies and is responsible for enforcing zoning regulations by issuing zoning permits and certificates of occupancy for new construction, additions, exterior modifications, demolitions, excavations, home occupations, and signs in the Village, and zoning inspections.

C. The services of a full-time Village Police Department, including road and traffic patrol, radar details, house checks, complaint investigations, accident investigations, and incident investigations.

D. Fire and emergency medical services will not change upon annexation and will continue to be provided through the Granville Fire Department which currently services the territory with fire protection and emergency medical services.

E. The services of the Village’s Service Department, including tree trimming, tree removal, and stump removal within public right-of-way, brush and leaf pickup, roadway maintenance and repairs, mowing of public right-of-way, snow plowing, sign and guardrail maintenance.

F. In addition, the properties included in the annexation territory will be enhanced due to the following Village amenities:

1. Tree and Landscape Commission, including designation as Tree City USA. The Tree & Landscape Commission is charged with reviewing development plans to ensure that they are in accordance with Granville Village Codified Ordinances. The Commission also oversees and directs planting of trees in Village rights-of-way, the annual Arbor Day celebrations, and annual Tree City USA applications.

2. Granville Arts Commission--a community based organization dedicated to the enhancement of cultural arts, community character, and interaction for the Village of Granville and all of its residents. The purpose of the Commission is to enrich the Granville community through community based events, activities, and programs by distributing funds allocated to the Commission to those organizations that coordinate these types of activities.

3. The following parks and public facilities:

a. Bryn Du Mansion and Estate, a 52-acre gated estate; Federal-style sandstone mansion, circa 1905 (owned by the Village); 7200 square-foot fieldhouse (owned by the Village); 32-acre event and athletic field (owned by the Village and Township)

b. Fanchion Lewis Park on Jones Road (Village owned and maintained)

c. Wildwood Park on West Broadway (Owned by Village and TJ Evans Foundation; maintained by Granville Recreation Commission)

d. Opera House Park on East Broadway at Main Street (Village owned and maintained)

e. Sugarloaf Park on West Broadway (Village owned and maintained)

4. Recreation Services (through the Granville Recreation Commission)

Section 2: Wastewater Collection and Treatment/Water Treatment and Distribution. None of the property owners in the territory sought to be annexed as indicated they have a desire or need for either of these services. However, the Village has the capacity, should the desire or need for these services arise, and will be able to provide services at such time as lines are extended into the territory. The Village’s services are as follows:

Wastewater Collection and Treatment/Water Treatment and Distribution. None of the property owners in the territory sought to be annexed as indicated they have a desire or need for either of these services. However, the Village has the capacity, should the desire or need for these services arise, and will be able to provide services at such time as lines are extended into the territory. The Village’s services are as follows:

A. The Wastewater Treatment Facility, completed in 1986, has a design flow capacity of 1,224,000 gallons per day. The average flow in 2005 was 509,800 gallons per day (41.65% of capacity.) The plant is classified as an extended aeration activated sludge wastewater treatment facility.

B. Granville’s water treatment facility, operational since 1969, has a design capacity of 2,000,000 gallons per day. The average production in 2005 was 688,000 gallons per day ((34.4% of capacity). The treatment plant produces a high quality, lime softened, chlorinated, and fluoridated drinking water that complies with all present Ohio EPA standards for drinking water supplies.

Section 3. Except where noted, the services listed above will be provided to the territory immediately upon the effective date of the annexation. Nothing in this Resolution shall preclude the Village from providing additional services as needed and as available.

Except where noted, the services listed above will be provided to the territory immediately upon the effective date of the annexation. Nothing in this Resolution shall preclude the Village from providing additional services as needed and as available.

Section 4. The Clerk of the Village is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the Board of County Commissioners of Licking County, no later than December 28, 2006.

The Clerk of the Village is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the Board of County Commissioners of Licking County, no later than December 28, 2006.

Section 5. This Resolution shall be effective from and after the date of its passage, the earliest period allowed by law.

This Resolution shall be effective from and after the date of its passage, the earliest period allowed by law.

RESOLUTION NO. 06-47

 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RICH, CRITES AND DITTMER, LLC FOR LEGAL SERVICES.

WHEREAS, D. Michael Crites of the law firm of Rich, Crites and Dittmer, LLC is the duly appointed Law Director of the Village of Granville, Ohio; and

D. Michael Crites of the law firm of Rich, Crites and Dittmer, LLC is the duly appointed Law Director of the Village of Granville, Ohio; and

WHEREAS, the Village Manager is requesting the Granville Village Council to approve the contract for legal services with the law firm of Rich, Crites and Dittmer, LLC, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.

the Village Manager is requesting the Granville Village Council to approve the contract for legal services with the law firm of Rich, Crites and Dittmer, LLC, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Council of Granville, Ohio, that:

, be it resolved by the Council of Granville, Ohio, that:

SECTION 1. The Granville Village Council hereby approves the contract for legal services ("contract") with the law firm of Rich, Crites and Dittmer, LLC, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, and further authorizes and directs the Village Manager on behalf of the Village of Granville to enter into the contract with D. Michael Crites of the law firm of Rich, Crites and Dittmer, LLC for legal services for Fiscal Year 2007.

The Granville Village Council hereby approves the contract for legal services ("contract") with the law firm of Rich, Crites and Dittmer, LLC, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, and further authorizes and directs the Village Manager on behalf of the Village of Granville to enter into the contract with D. Michael Crites of the law firm of Rich, Crites and Dittmer, LLC for legal services for Fiscal Year 2007.

SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force from and after the earliest date permitted by law.

This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force from and after the earliest date permitted by law.

RESOLUTION NO. 06-46

A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE TIME AND PLACE OF

A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2007 MUNICIPAL BUDGET

AS PROPOSED BY THE VILLAGE MANAGER.

WHEREAS, Article VI, Section 6.06, of the Charter of the Village of Granville, Ohio, establishes a procedure for public hearing and inspection of the annual budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Council of Granville, Ohio, that a public hearing on the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2007 be held at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 20, 2006, in the Council Chambers, 141 East Broadway, Granville.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Manager shall have on file in his office a copy of said proposed budget, and it shall be available for public inspection during regular office hours.

RESOLUTION NO. 06-45

A RESOLUTION TO RETAIN MOOTS, CARTER & HOGAN, LPA, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT THEREFORE.

WHEREAS, the Village Council is the Chief legislative body of the Village of Granville; and,

WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Granville, Licking County, Ohio, deems it in the best interest of the Village to employ legal counsel to advise and represent the Village on legal matters relating to annexation matters, as needed.

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

Section I: It hereby retains as Legal Counsel to advise and represent the Village on legal matters relating to annexation Wanda L. Carter and the firm of Moots, Carter & Hogan, A Legal Professional Association. Representation will be paid for as follows: $205 per hour senior attorney time, $175.00 per hour attorney time, and $75.00 per hour law clerk or legal assistant time. Rate is fixed for six months but subject to increase thereafter, with a maximum increase of 6% every six months. Time spent on travel and telephone calls is considered billable time. Court costs and other expenses are to be paid by the client. Fees are due monthly upon receipt of the invoice.

Section II: The Village Manager should be and hereby is authorized on behalf of the Village of Granville to enter into an agreement with Moots, Carter & Hogan, LPA.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 06-44

A RESOLUTION TO AWARD THE CONTRACT FOR BRYN DU FIELDHOUSE RESTROOM RENOVATIONS, AS PER SPECIFICATIONS, TO CLAGGETT & SONS, INC. AND TO AUTHORIZE THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT THEREFOR.

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

Section I: The contract for Bryn Du Fieldhouse Restroom Renovations, as per specifications, be awarded to Claggett & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $46,510.

Section II: The Village Manager should be and hereby is authorized on behalf of the Village of Granville to enter into an agreement with Claggett & Sons, Inc., for Bryn Du Fieldhouse Restroom Renovations.

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

A RESOLUTION TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION.

WHEREAS, in accordance with Article VII, Section 8.01 of the Granville Village Charter, the Council of Granville, Ohio, did by Resolution No. 65-2 create a Development Commission and appoint members thereto; and,

WHEREAS, the electorate of the Village of Granville adopted Ordinance No. 28-89, to modify the said Article VII, Section 8.01 of the Granville Village Charter, which changed the title of the Granville Development Commission to the Granville Planning Commission.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Council of Granville, Ohio, that:

Section I: Chip Blanchard hereby is appointed to the Granville Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term, said term to expire on January 31, 2008.

BE IT FURTHER NOTED, that the Granville Planning Commission Membership is as follows with terms as indicated:

Member Term Expires

Tim Riffle ((School Board Rep.) January 31, 2007Jackie O’Keefe (Council Rep.) January 31, 2007

Carl Wilkenfeld January 31, 2007

Chip Blanchard (unexpired) January 31, 2008 Tom Mitchell January 21, 2009

Jack Burris January 31, 2009

Section IV: This resolution shall take effect and be in full force immediately upon passage.

RESOLUTION NO. 06-42

 TO AWARD THE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS.

WHEREAS, bids were received on October 11, 2006, for the purchase of water treatment chemicals for 2007.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Council of Granville, Ohio, that:

Section I: The contract for the purchase of water treatment chemicals per specifications as advertised, be awarded as follows:

LIME:

Mid Ohio Valley Lime Inc. $119.50/Ton

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