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OBSERVER REPORT
Government Body Observed: Granville Village Council
Meeting Date: 03-06-2024
Meeting Details:
Attendance:
Board/Commission/Trustee Attendance: Mayor Hartfield, Vice Mayor Johnson, Councilpersons Mickelson, Keethler Ball, Dermarest, Leithauser, and Olbur.
Staff Attendance: Manager Koehler, Law Director Mattes, Debi Walker-Yost (Village Planner), Police Chief Caskey, one village staff member.
Public Attendance (number of people): 1
Public Comment: none given
Old Business: ORDINANCE NO. 05-2024 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 23-2023 PROVIDING FOR ADJUSTMENTS OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 AND REVISING SUMS FOR OPERATING EXPENSES
New Business: A. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-17 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), OHIO COUNCIL 8, REPRESENTING THE FULL TIME SERVICE, UTILITY AND MAINTENANCE WORKERS AND THE FULL TIME POLICE DISPATCHERS, AN AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE FOR
THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2024 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-18 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE NONPERMANENT INSTALLATION OF A SIDEWALK CAFE ON THE PUBLIC SIDEWALK AT 132 EAST BROADWAY IN FRONT OF THE BUSINESS KNOWN AS THE "VILLAGE COFFEE COMPANY” FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024, SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-19 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE NONPERMANENT INSTALLATION OF A SIDEWALK CAFE ON THE PUBLIC SIDEWALK AT 134 EAST BROADWAY IN FRONT OF THE BUSINESS KNOWN AS THE "DAY Y NOCHE” FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024, SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-20 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE NONPERMANENT INSTALLATION OF A SIDEWALK CAFE ON THE PUBLIC SIDEWALK AT 127 EAST BROADWAY IN FRONT OF THE BUSINESS KNOWN AS THE "DRAGON VILLAGE” FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024, SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-21 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE NONPERMANENT INSTALLATION OF A SIDEWALK CAFE ON THE PUBLIC SIDEWALK AT 126 EAST BROADWAY IN FRONT OF THE BUSINESS KNOWN AS THE "THE PUB ON BROADWAY” FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024, SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-22 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE NONPERMANENT INSTALLATION OF A SIDEWALK CAFE ON THE PUBLIC SIDEWALK AT 122 EAST BROADWAY IN FRONT OF THE BUSINESS KNOWN AS THE "ALADDIN” FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024, SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-23 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE NONPERMANENT INSTALLATION OF A SIDEWALK CAFE ON THE PUBLIC SIDEWALK AT 128 EAST BROADWAY IN FRONT OF THE BUSINESS KNOWN AS THE "POCHO’S TEQUILA AND COCINA” FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024, SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-24 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE NONPERMANENT INSTALLATION OF A SIDEWALK CAFE ON THE PUBLIC SIDEWALK AT 133 NORTH PROSPECT IN FRONT OF THE BUSINESS KNOWN AS THE "MAI CHAU” FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024, SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS
I. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-25 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE NONPERMANENT INSTALLATION OF A SIDEWALK CAFE ON THE PUBLIC SIDEWALK AT 138 AND 140 NORTH PROSPECT IN FRONT OF THE BUSINESS KNOWN AS THE "THE LOT BEER CO” FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024, SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS
J. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-26 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE NONPERMANENT INSTALLATION OF A SIDEWALK CAFE ON THE PUBLIC SIDEWALK AT 226 EAST BROADWAY IN FRONT OF THE BUSINESS KNOWN AS THE "WHIT’S FROZEN CUSTARD” FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024, SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS
K. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-27 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE NONPERMANENT INSTALLATION OF A SIDEWALK CAFE ON THE PUBLIC SIDEWALK AT 313 EAST BROADWAY IN FRONT OF THE BUSINESS KNOWN AS THE "HISTORIC BUXTON INN” FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024, SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS
L. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-28 A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR GROUND MAINTENANCE FOR 2024, TO LEGEND LAWN AND LANDSCAPE, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT THEREFORE
M. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-29 A RESOLUTION TO REAPPOINT MEMBERS TO THE MUNICIPAL BOARD OF TAX REVIEW IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 718.11
N. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-30 A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE ARTS COMMISSION
O. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-31 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 2022-36 AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF GRANVILLE TO BECOME A POWER A CLEAN FUTURE OHIO COMMUNITY, TO ADOPT A GOAL TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IN THE VILLAGE
Next Meeting: March 20, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Related documents, websites: Council+Packet+03.06.24-+Amended
Observer Notes:
• Multiple resolutions were passed on voice vote (7-0) authorizing the non-permanent installation of sidewalk cafés on public sidewalks for eateries and bars throughout downtown for calendar year 2024. (Resolutions #2024-18 through #2024-27).
• The Council authorized the Village Manager to enter into a contract with the municipal workers providing for a pay increase and improved benefits making Village compensation packages competitive with neighboring jurisdictions (Resolution #2024-17).
• Council approved a resolution allowing the Village to become a member of the “Power a Clean Future Ohio” coalition which will facilitate technical assistance for the implementation of carbon reduction policies, assist the Village in moving toward energy self-reliance/efficiencies while assisting with the development of cost effective development policies. (Resolution #2024-31).
• The Planning Commission reported that the initial plat for the Denison family housing project had been approved. The approval included improvements to drainage requirements, tree retention/replacement, and an additional pedestrian pathway to the University. A variance is required for the driveway into the community.
• Bryn Du Commission reported that a part time (20 hours/week) events coordinator had been hired and that the annual Art Show had opened at the Mansion.
• A contract with Legend Lawn Management for grounds maintenance was authorized.
• There was extensive discussion by the Council regarding the availability of parking on Broadway near Sugar Loaf Park once Denison completes dormitory conversions across the street.
• The Village Manager discussed on-going Village cooperation/coordination with Johnstown as it relates to local development secondary to Intel’s operations.
• An Executive session was convened, for the purpose of “a conference with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending or imminent court action”.
Proceedings appeared in compliance with all regulatory and oversight requirements. Other Committee/Commission/Board reports as well as other council and staff matters were discussed as appropriate.
Observer: Diana Beardsley
Submission Date: 03/09/2024
Reviewer: Karen Semer