A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LICKING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL FOR INDIGENT DEFENDANTS FOR THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE, LICKING COUNTY, OHIO 

WHEREAS, in circumstances where an indigent individual is charged with a violation of ordinances of the Village of Granville, and that person requests appointed counsel, the Licking County Municipal Court will appoint an attorney to provide for the individual’s defense; and 

WHEREAS, the County provides legal representation for indigent adults through an appointed counsel system adopted in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 120.33; and 

WHEREAS, the County may contract with a municipal corporation to provide legal representation for indigent persons charged with a violation of an ordinance of a municipal corporation for which the penalty or any possible adjudication includes the loss of liberty; and 

WHEREAS, if there is no existing agreement between the Village of Granville and the Licking County Board of Commissioners regarding reimbursement of the counsel appointed for the defendant, Licking county is unable to reimburse such attorney. 

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

Section I: The Village Manager previously entered into a contract with the Licking County Board of Commissioners for legal representation of indigent persons in Licking County Municipal Court, who are charged with a violation of any ordinance of the Village, for which the penalty or any possible adjudication includes potential loss of liberty. 

Section II: Pursuant to Section 5 of the Contract for Legal Representation of Indigent Persons, adopted on August 1, 2007 by Resolution No. 2007-45, the term of contract shall be extended for the period beginning on January 1, 2013 and ending on December 31, 2013, upon mutual consent of the parties and proper appropriation of funding. 

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

Passed this 19^th day of December, 2012.

Indigent Defendent Agreement

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR 2013 WITH DOUGLAS SASSEN AND THE NEWARK CITY LAW DIRECTOR’S OFFICE FOR SERVICES AS MUNICIPAL COURT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 

WHEREAS, Michael King 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 Municipal Court legal services with Douglas Sassen and the Newark City Law Director’s Office, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. 

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

SECTION 1. The Granville Village Council hereby approves the contract for Municipal Court legal services (“contract”) with Douglas Sassen and the Newark City Law Director’s Office, 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 Douglas Sassen and the Newark City Law Director’s Office for Municipal Court legal services for Fiscal Year 2013. 

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

Passed this 19^th day of December, 2012.

Prosecuting Attorney Agreement

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR 2013 WITH MICHAEL KING FOR SERVICES AS LAW DIRECTOR AND MAYOR’S COURT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 

WHEREAS, Michael King has the experience, abilities, interest and legal expertise to serve as the duly appointed Law Director of the Village of Granville, Ohio; and 

WHEREAS, the Village Manager, with the assistance of an advisory committee, has reviewed the applications of eighteen candidates and found Mr. King to be the most appropriate individual to provide legal services to Village Council and staff; therefore  the Manager is recommending Council approve the contract for legal services with Michael King, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. 

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

SECTION 1.  The Granville Village Council, per section 4.04(1) of the Village Charter, hereby provides consent of the Village Manager’s appointment and approves the contract for legal services with Michael King, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, and further authorizes and directs the Village Manager to enter into the contract with Michael King for legal services for Fiscal Year 2013. 

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

Passed this 19^th day of December, 2012.

Law Director Agreement

A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR LAW DIRECTOR D. MICHAEL CRITES 

WHEREAS, D. Michael Crites has served the Village of Granville with distinction for the past twelve years as the Village Law Director; and

WHEREAS, in those many years of service Mike has performed his duties with dedication, intelligence and a commitment to the Village Council and residents, and earned the respect of all he came in contact with; and 

WHEREAS, Mike has demonstrated a high level of professionalism as Law Director; and 

WHEREAS, Mike has faithfully carried out the instructions of Village Council and sought creative solutions to accomplish the goals and policies set forth by Council; and 

WHEREAS, Mike has provided a high degree of legal counsel and a strong sense of duty to the Village and community as a whole; and 

WHEREAS, in light of all of Mike’s attributes and contributions, Village Council and staff wish to recognize the excellent work Mike has performed during his tenure as Law Director. 

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

Section I:  On behalf of the citizens, Village Council and staff of the Village of Granville, Ohio, Village Council hereby offers its gratitude and appreciation to D. Michael Crites, for your years of service, dedication and efforts on behalf of the members of the Granville community and wishes him success in all his future activities. 

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

Passed this 19^th day of December, 2012.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER 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. 

Passed this 19^th day of December, 2012.

Bryn Du Agreement

A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE GRANVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL, BOARD OF ZONING AND BUILDING APPEALS AND PLANNING COMMISSION 

WHEREAS, on September 27, 2012, the Granville Village Council, Board of Zoning and Building Appeals and Planning Commission met in a work session to identify areas where improvements could be made to clarify the Village zoning code to make it a clearer, concise document, reflective of community values and a useful tool to guide future Village developments; and 

WHEREAS, the advisory board members, who attended this meeting, reviewed Village processes, the Village Code, coordination between the boards and made recommendations to change the zoning text and process improvements that could be made; and 

WHEREAS, the attached summary document, adopted by both the Planning Commission and the Board of Building and Zoning Appeals, outlines these suggestions and recommendations. 

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

Section 1. The Village Council hereby supports the recommendations set forth in the attached summary and directs staff to provide Council with legislation and/or updated processes to consider that respond to the goals of the advisory boards as voiced during the September 27, 2012 meeting. 

Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the date of its passage.

Passed this 5^th day of December, 2012.

Agreement

RESOLUTION NO. 2012-50 

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CENTRAL OHIO HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM JOINT SELF-INSURANCE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE 

WHEREAS, the Village of Granville is a member of the Central Ohio Health Care Consortium, which is a joint insurance program established under the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code to provide health care benefits for the officers and employees of the member communities; and 

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Central Ohio Health Care Consortium has revised the joint self-insurance agreement that establishes the framework for the organization and operation of the health insurance pool; and 

WHEREAS, the Village Manager has requested that the Village Council authorize him to execute the joint insurance agreement, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, on behalf of the Village of Granville. 

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

SECTION 1.  The Granville Village Council hereby authorizes the Village Manager to execute the Central Ohio Health Care Consortium Joint Self-Insurance Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, on behalf of the Village of Granville.

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

PASSED this 5^th day of December, 2012.

A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE TO REVERSE THE BOARD OF ZONING AND BUILDING APPEALS DECISION FOR THE VARIANCE FOR A LOT SPLIT SUBMITTED BY TERRA NOVA PARTNERS, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 198 WELSH HILLS ROAD, AND ADOPTING DECISION FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF FACT 

WHEREAS, on July 12, 2012, the Village Board of Zoning and Buildings Appeals approved remanded Application #2012-34 submitted by Terra Nova Partners, LLC for variances associated with a proposed lot split for property located at 198 Welsh Hills Road; and 

WHEREAS, the decision of the Village Board of Zoning and Buildings Appeals was appealed and a hearing was conducted before Council on September 5, September 19 and October 3, 2012; and

WHEREAS, on October 3, 2012, Council decided to reverse the decision of the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals and deny remanded Application #2012-34 submitted by Terra Nova Partners, LLC.; and 

WHEREAS, Council has made decision findings and conclusions of fact supporting its decision, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A.” 

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

Section   I: Council hereby affirms its decision to reverse the Village Board of Zoning and Buildings Appeals approval of remanded Application #2012-34 submitted by Terra Nova Partners, LLC for variances associated with a proposed lot split for property located at 198 Welsh Hills Road and deny said application, and hereby adopts the decision findings and conclusions of fact attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A.” 

Section II: This Resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately upon passage. 

Passed this 7^th day of November, 2012.

Conclusions and Findings of Fact

A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR THE COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION, AND PROCESSING OF RESIDENTIAL REFUSE AND GARBAGE, RECYCLABLES, AND YARD WASTE 

WHEREAS, the Village of Granville contracted with Big O Refuse in 2009 to provide services related to the collection, transportation, and processing of residential refuse and garbage, recyclables and yard waste; and 

WHEREAS, the contract allows Council to extend that contract for an additional three-year period; and 

WHEREAS, the Village Manager reviewed new documentation from Big O Refuse and determined that Big O Refuse has the ability, the resources, and the experience to continue to provide these services; and 

WHEREAS, the Village Manager has recommended that Big O Refuse’s contract be extended for an additional three-years with fixed prices (excepting state mandated regulatory fees) in the monthly amount of $15.23 per non-senior household and $13.73 per senior household, with the Village to provide billing services, be accepted.   

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

Section 1: The exclusive contract for the collection, transportation, and processing of residential refuse and garbage, recyclables, and yard waste be extended with Big O Refuse from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015. 

Section 2: The Village Manager is hereby authorized on behalf of the Village of Granville to enter into an agreement with Big O Refuse for the extension of the collection, transportation, and processing of residential refuse and garbage, recyclables, and yard waste.

Section 3: The contract amount shall be based for a three-year period with fixed prices (excepting state mandated regulatory fees) in the monthly amount of $15.23 per non-senior household and $13.73 per senior household, with the Village to provide billing services.  

Section 4: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.

 Passed this 7^th day of November, 2012.

A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE TIME AND PLACE OFA PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2013 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 2013 be held at 7:30pm, Wednesday, December 5, 2012 in the Council Chambers, 141 East Broadway, Granville.

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

Passed this 17^th day of October, 2012.