Village Ordinances – Village of Mt. Blanchard

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ORDINANCE NO. 2021-6

AN ORDINANCE REGARDING HIGH WEEDS AND GRASSES WITHIN THE VILLAGE; THE PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING ORDINANCE AND STEPS TO BE TAKEN UPON NONCOMPLIANCE UPON PROPERTIES WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT BLANCHARD, OHIO. (REPLACEMENT OF 2010-10)

SECTION l: WEEDS AND GRASSES

Any person owning or having charge of land within the Village of Mount Blanchard shall keep said property free and clear from all tall grass, noxious weeds and rank vegetation.

A. The terms “tall grass, noxious weeds and rank vegetation” as used herein, shall

include but not be limited to:

1. Any weeds such as jimson, burdock, ragweed, thistle, cocklebur, or other weeds of a like kind.

2. Any weeds, grasses, or plants other than trees, bushes, flowers or other

ornamental plants, growing to a height exceeding 12 inches.

SECTION ll: ENFORCEMENT

A. Upon being informed, and confirming through personal inspection, that tall grass,

noxious weeds or high vegetation is growing on land within the Village, the Mayor shall cause verbal or written notice to be served on the owner of the land and also upon any lessee, agent, or tenant having charge of such land, notifying him/her that tall grass, noxious weeds or rank vegetation is growing on such land and that they must be cut and removed within five (5) days after receipt of the notice.

1. The notice shall be served upon the owner, and any lessee, agent or tenant, in the following manner:

a. Personally by

b. In written form by way of letter, text and/or email.

B. Mayor shall be required to serve only one notice on an owner or other person having charge of the land in each calendar year; thereafter, an owner or other person having charge of the land who has received the notice shall be under a continuing duty to obey the same. Any further notices in that year may be by notice posted on the property with the date of Village action provided.

SECTION lll: CLEAN UP

A. If the owner, lessee, agent, or tenant having charge of the land fails to comply

with the notice, the Mayor shall cause such tall grass, noxious weeds or rank vegetation to be cut and and may employ the necessary labor to perform that task. Expenses, incurred by the Village, for that purpose shall consist of the following:

1. A minimum fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00) shall be charged per notification of ordinance violation and,one hundred dollars ($100.00) for every hour or part-hour thereafter for the cutting and removing of the tall grass, noxious weeds and rank vegetation.

SECTION lV: VILLAGE PROCESS FOR COMPENSATION

A. After tall grass, noxious weeds or rank vegetation have been cut and removed per requirements set forth by Village ordinance, the Mayor shall make a written return of expenses to the County Auditor of the Mayor’s action, with a statement of the amount paid for labor and material along with proper legal description of the premises.

1. A copy of the expenses shall be shared with the owner, lessee, agent or tenant having charge of such land and, thereby giving opportunity to compensate the Village.

2. The cost incurred by the Village shall be entered upon the tax duplicate and be a lien upon such land from and after the date of the entry to and be collected as other taxes and returned to the Village.

This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Mount Blanchard, Ohio, and must immediately be enacted.

Wherefore, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval on this __________day of ___________, 2021

____________________________ _________________________

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL MAYOR

PASSED ____________________________

ATTEST ____________________________

FISCAL OFFICER

APPROVED _________________________

ORDINANCE 2011-18

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR, FISCAL OFFICER, AND THE VILLAGE SOLICITOR OF THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD, OHIO, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2012, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, State of Ohio, two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That the annual base salary for the Village Administrator of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, commencing January 1, 2012, shall be Thirty-six Thousand One Hundred Twenty- seven and 62/100 Dollars ($36,127.62) per year. In addition thereto, he shall receive Three Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($3,500.00) if he a possesses a Class 1 water license and an additional Three Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($3,500.00) if he possesses a Class 1 Sewer license. Said compensation shall be payable semi-monthly.

The base annual salary shall be paid out of the following funds in the following percentages: 10% from the General Fund, 20% from the Water Fund, 35% from the Street Fund and 35% from the Sewer Fund. Compensation for the water and sewer licenses shall be paid out of the Water Fund and Sewer Fund respectively.

SECTION 2: That the annual salary for the Village Fiscal Officer of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, commencing January 1, 2012, shall be Ten Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($10,000.00) per year payable semi-monthly at the rate of Four Hundred Sixteen and 67/100 Dollars ($416.67). Said salary shall be paid out of the following funds:

The General Fund shall be charged Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($5,000.00); Two Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($2,500.00) shall be charged to the Water Fund; and Two Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($2,500.00) shall be charged to the Sewer Fund.

SECTION 3: That Donald J. Rasmussen, Attorney at Law, be and the same is hereby employed for Calendar Year 2012 as Village Solicitor for the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio at an annual salary of Four Thousand Twenty and 00/100 Dollars ($4,020.00) payable monthly at the rate of Three Hundred Thirty-five and 00/100 Dollars ($335.00) from the General Fund.

SECTION 4: This Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, and for the further reason that it is immediately necessary to enact said legislation so that said salaries shall be effective beginning January 1, 2012.

SECTION 5: Wherefore, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor.

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

MAYOR

ORDINANCE NO. 2015-02

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SALARY FOR THE POSITION OF VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR, GRANTING VACATION, ESTABLISHING A HOLIDAY SCHEDULE, GRANTING SICK LEAVE, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Village of Mt. Blanchard, State of Ohio, two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: REPEAL. That all ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.

SECTION 2: VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR. That retroactive to the November 16th payroll period, 2014, the Village Administrator shall be paid a salary as follows:

Job Classification

Village Administrator

*Salary

$32,500.00/annually

SECTION 3: That the Village Administrator shall receive and the Village shall recognize the following holidays New Years Day; Memorial Day; Independence day (July 4th); Labor Day; Veterans Day; Thanksgiving Day; and Christmas Day.

SECTION 4: That Sick Time accrual and accrual payments shall comply with those requirements set forth in §§ 124.38 and 124.39 of the Ohio Revised Code. Sick leave shall accrue at 4.6 hours for each eighty hours worked, excluding overtime, or the equivalent of fifteen (15) days per year.

SECTION 5: That this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Arlington and for the further reason it is immediately necessary to enact said salary schedule to provide for payment to said employee retroactive to the date specified above.

WHEREFORE, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor.

Donatal H. Bowni

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

PASSED 1.14.15

ATTEST

1:14.15

Andrea Buendi

APPROVED

FISCAL OFFICER

5-0

MAYOR

ORIGINAL

ORDINANCE NO. 2011-05

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2010 BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF

MT BLANCHARD, OHIO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

WHEREAS, the Council of the Village of Mt Blanchard, Ohio have approved a budget for the 2011 fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, the Village of Mt Blanchard, Ohio has gained/lost income noted as anticipated at the time that the original budget was formulated; and

WHEREAS, the Village of Mt Blanchard has experienced additional/fewer expenses

noted as anticipated at the time that the original budget was formulated; and

WHEREAS, the Village of Mt Blanchard has been ordered by the State Auditor’s office

to perform a fund balance adjustment; and

WHEREAS, Ohio Revised Code section 5705 provides a Municipality the power to amend its approved budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF MT BLANCHARD, OHIO:

SECTION I: That the Members of the Council for the Village of Mt Blanchard, Ohio authorize the Fiscal Officer for the Village of Mt Blanchard, Ohio to amend the Village budget for the fiscal year 2011 as attached entitled: Budget Amendment Schedule A.

SECTION II: That this Ordinance shall be an emergency measure, the particular emergency being that this Ordinance must be immediately passed and adopted so that the Village may effectively operate within the rules and regulations set forth by the Ohio Auditor of State, and for the reason it is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and welfare of the inhabitants of said Village and shall go into immediate effect. Passed by a vote of 4-O this 23 day of March

ATTEST:

Halli Bender

FISCAL OFFICER

2011.

VILLAGE OF MT BLANCHARD

MAR

CERTIFICATION

I, Phyllis J Spencer, fiscal officer of the Village of Mt Blanchard, Ohio, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true, accurate, and correct copy of Ordinance No. 2011-05 passed by the Council of said Village and approved by the Mayor thereof on March 23, 2011.

Shule

FISCAL OFFICER

BUDGET AMENDMENT – SCHEDULE A

REALLOCATIONS

AMOUNT

FROM

ΤΟ

REASON

APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS

BAL ADJ

LINE

1,000.00 2021-620-420-0000

2,000.00

5201-549-490-0000

3,000.00

5701-535-399-0000

300.00

5101-539-349-0000

300.00

5201-549-349-0000

200.00 1000-715-325-0000

46,811.30 5201-850-720-0005

REASON

STATE HWY PORTION OF STREET SALT & LEAF PICK UP

SEWER EQUIPMENT S&M

TOWER INSPECTION

SOFTWARE ANNUAL AGREEMENT

ADVERTISING

USDA FIRST DEBT PAYMENT INTEREST ONLY

–

REVENUE AMENDMENTS

BAL ADJ

LINE

REASON

ORDINANCE NO. 2016-09

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE SECTION OF MAIN STREET(SR37) LOCATED WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD BETWEEN MARKET STREET AND CREEK STREET TO BE A “BUSINESS DISTRICT,” AUTHORIZING THE

PLACEMENT OF STREET SIGNS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE OHIO MANUAL OF UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (OMUTCD) AND ENACTING A 25MPH SPEED LIMIT.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, State of Ohio:

SECTION 1: That the section of Main Street (SR 37) located within the Village of Mt. Blanchard, between Market and Creek Street be and the same hereby is declared a “Business District” pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code.

SECTION 2: That the speed limit on Main Street between Market and Creek Street shall be 25MPH in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.

SECTION 3: That Council further authorizes the placement of 25MPH Speed Limit signs along Main Street between Market Street and Creek Street in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD).

SECTION 4: That all Ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same hereby are repealed.

SECTION 5: That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period provided by law.

Passed

11.9.16

ADOR Andrew Krugli

Attest

Approved

Fiscal Officer

11.9.16

Donald it. Baum

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

MAYOR

ORDINANCE NO. 2016-||

AN ORDINANCE COMBINING THE POOL FUND (#5501) AND THE PARK FUND (#2401) INTO ONE ACCOUNT DESIGNATED THE RECREATION FUND (#2401), TRANSFERRING FUNDS WITHIN APPROPRIATED FUNDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, State of Ohio, Two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That the existing Pool Fund (#5501) and the existing Park Fund (#2401) be combined into one single account designated as the Recreation Fund (#2401).

SECTION 2: That the following sums be and the same are hereby transferred:

FROM: TO:

Pool Fund (#5501) Recreation Fund (#2401)

FROM: TO:

Park Fund (#2401)

Recreation Fund (#2401)

SECTION 2: This Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio and for the further reason it is immediately necessary to transfer said funds to meet current expenditures as they become due and to combine the Pool Fund and the Park Fund into the Recreation Fund in order to properly account for the current tax levy proceeds in accordance with the recommendation of the state auditors findings.

WHEREFORE, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor.

PASSED: 12.14.16

ATTEST

Andrea Kul

FISCAL OFFICER APPROVED: 12.14.16

Denard A. Bowm

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

Gether Mar

MAYOR

ORDINANCE NO. 2011-03

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN EMPLOYEE

CONTRACT WITH JAMES WILLIAMS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, State of Ohio, two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to enter into an employee contract with James Williams.

SECTION2: This Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio and for the further reason that it is necessary to enter into such agreement immediately in order that said employee can be compensated and is available for part-time employment.

WHEREFORE, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor.

PASSED

January 19, 2011

ATTEST Millis Spencer

FISCAL OFFICER

Jamie Kravis

Lenavis

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

MAYOR

APPROVED

5-0

GIERR

ORDINANCE NO. 20016-0

AN ORDINANCE ENACTING A PROHIBITION AGAINST THE USE OF ENGINE BRAKES IN THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD, OHIO.

Whereas, the Council is desirous of prohibiting the use of engine brakes within the corporation limits of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, State of Ohio:

SECTION 1: That there is hereby enacted the following Ordinance:

USE OF ENGINE BRAKES PROHIBITED

The use of engine brakes shall constitute a public nuisance within the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio.

No person shall use while operating any commercial car, trailer, semi- trailer or vehicle, a special brake or engine brake.

C. Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a minor misdemeanor.

SECTION 2: That Ordinance No. 2002-07 be and the same hereby is repealed.

SECTION 3: That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period provided by law.

Passed 8.3.110

Attest

Andrus Kungl.

Fiscal Officer

Approved 8.3.16

Donald A. Bea

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

Gulia K Marion

MAYOR

ORDINANCE NO. 2015-

AN ORDINANCE TO LEVY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS UPON ALL LOTS AND LANDS WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD, OHIO, AT THE RATE OF 1.0 MILLS OF THE TAX VALUE OF THE PROPERTY ASSESSED TO PROVIDE FOR THE LIGHTING OF THE STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PLACES AND FOR PLANTING, MAINTAINING, TRIMMING AND REMOVING SHADE TREES IN AND ALONG THE STREETS WITHIN A DESIGNATED DISTRICT OF THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

WHEREAS, the Village of Mt. Blanchard is without funds to pay the rental cost of lighting the streets, alleys and public places of the Village, and;

WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and conducive to the citizens of this community to continue said street lighting system and to provide for trimming, maintaining, plating and removing of shade trees to allow proper illumination from said street lights, and;

WHEREAS, Section 727.01 of the Ohio Revised Code, provides for the establishment of districts within the boundaries of a municipal corporation within which the Council may provide for the control, planting, care and maintenance of shade trees, and;

WHEREAS, Section 727.011of the Ohio Revised Code provides a method of special assessment by which such costs may be assessed against the benefitted property and it is now determined that each and every parcel of land and lot within the corporate limits of the Village of Mt. Blanchard is specially benefitted by reason of the depreciated value in the event of failure of the street lighting system.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That the entire incorporated area of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, is hereby established as a district within which, from time to time, the control, planting, care and maintenance of shade trees shall be effected.

SECTION 2: That the assessment of the cost and expense, except a fiftieth part thereof, of planting, maintaining, trimming, and removing shade trees and lighting the streets, alleys, and public places of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, as now installed, be and is hereby levied upon all lots and lands within said Village, and which assessments shall be the rate of 1.0 Mills of the tax value of the property assessed as listed on the tax records in the County Auditor’s Office, and are not in excess of any statutory limitation. Said assessments shall be for the 2015 tax year.

SECTION 3: That one fiftieth of the part of the cost of planting, maintaining, trimming, and removing shade trees and lighting said streets, alleys, and public places of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, shall be paid by the Village of Mt. Blanchard from the general tax fund to be collected as other general taxes.

SECTION 4: That the total assessment against each lot or parcel of land shall be payable in

each case within Thirty (30) days from and after the passage of this ordinance and publication of legal notice. all assessments remaining unpaid at the expiration of said Thirty (30) days shall be certified by the Clerk of this Council to the County Auditor, as provided by law to be by him placed on the tax duplicate and collected as other taxes are collected.

SECTION 5: That the assessments so collected shall be placed in a separate and distinct fund and shall be used for not other purpose whatsoever.

SECTION 6: That this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Mt. Blanchard and for the further reason it is immediately necessary to enact said legislation so as not to deplete the existing Tree Maintenance Fund,

WHEREFORE, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor.

Derald 1. Bun

President of Council

PASSED

9.9.15

ATTEST Andrew Kugle

APPROVED

FISCAL OFFICER

9.9.15″

MAYOR

ORDINANCE NO. 2015-

AN ORDINANCE TO LEVY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS UPON ALL LOTS AND LANDS WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD, OHIO, AT THE RATE OF 1.5 MILLS OF THE TAX VALUE OF THE PROPERTY ASSESSED TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION OF STREETS, ALLEYS AND SIDEWALKS WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

WHEREAS, the Village of Mt. Blanchard is without funds to properly maintain the streets, alleys and sidewalks within the Village, and;

WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and conducive to the safety, comfort, convenience and welfare of the citizens of this community to have adequate streets, alleys and sidewalks at all times, and;

WHEREAS, Section 727.01 of the Ohio Revised Code, provides a method of special assessment by which any part of such cost may be assessed against the benefitted property and it is now determined that each and every lot or parcel of land within the corporation by reason of a depreciated value in the event that adequate streets, alleys and sidewalks were not available.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That the assessment of the cost and expense, except a fiftieth part thereof, of paving, maintaining, installing and improving in and maintaining in any manner streets, alleys, and sidewalks throughout the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, be and is hereby levied upon all lots and lands within said Village, which assessments shall be the rate of 1.5 mills of the tax value of the property assessed as listed on the tax records in the County Auditor’s Office, and are not in excess of any statutory limitation. Said assessments shall be for the 2015 tax year.

SECTION 2: That one-fiftieth of the part of the cost of paving, maintaining, installing and improving in and maintaining in any manner streets, alleys and sidewalks throughout the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, shall be paid by the Village of Mt. Blanchard from the General Fund to be collected as other general taxes.

SECTION 3: That the total assessment against each lot or parcel of land shall be payable in each case within Thirty (30) days from and after the passage of this ordinance and publication of legal notice. All assessments remaining unpaid at the expiration of said Thirty (30) days shall be certified by the Clerk of this Council to the County Auditor, as provided by law to be by him placed on the tax duplicate and collected as other taxes are collected.

SECTION 4: That the assessments so collected shall be placed in a separate and distinct fund and shall be used for no other purpose whatsoever. SECTION 5: That this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Mt. Blanchard and for the further reason it is immediately necessary to enact said legislation so as not to deplete the existing Street Repair Fund,

ORDINANCE NO. 2016-07

2016 SEP 15 AMI: 24

RECEIVED HANCOCK COUNTY

AN ORDINANCE TO LEVY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS UPON ALL LOTS AND LANDS WITHIN THE TOR VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD, OHIO, AT THE RATE OF 1.5 MILLS OF THE TAX VALUE OF THE PROPERTY ASSESSED TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION OF STREETS, ALLEYS AND SIDEWALKS WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

WHEREAS, the Village of Mt. Blanchard is without funds to properly maintain the streets, alleys and sidewalks within the Village, and;

WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and conducive to the safety, comfort, convenience and welfare of the citizens of this community to have adequate streets, alleys and sidewalks at all times, and;

WHEREAS, Section 727.01 of the Ohio Revised Code, provides a method of special assessment by which any part of such cost may be assessed against the benefitted property and it is now determined that each and every lot or parcel of land within the corporation by reason of a depreciated value in the event that adequate streets, alleys and sidewalks were not available.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That the assessment of the cost and expense, except a fiftieth part thereof, of paving, maintaining, installing and improving in and maintaining in any manner streets, alleys, and sidewalks throughout the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, be and is hereby levied upon all lots and lands within said Village, which assessments shall be the rate of 1.5 mills of the tax value of the property assessed as listed on the tax records in the County Auditor’s Office, and are not in excess of any statutory limitation. Said assessments shall be for the 2016 tax year.

SECTION 2: That one–fiftieth of the part of the cost of paving, maintaining, installing and improving in and maintaining in any manner streets, alleys and sidewalks throughout the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, shall be paid by the Village of Mt. Blanchard from the General Fund to be collected as other general taxes.

SECTION 3: That the total assessment against each lot or parcel of land shall be payable in each case within Thirty (30) days from and after the passage of this ordinance and publication of legal notice. All assessments remaining unpaid at the expiration of said Thirty (30) days shall be certified by the Clerk of this Council to the County Auditor, as provided by law to be by him placed on the tax duplicate and collected as other taxes are collected.

SECTION 4: That the assessments so collected shall be placed in a separate and distinct fund and shall be used for no other purpose whatsoever.

SECTION 5: That this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Mt. Blanchard and for the further reason it is immediately necessary to enact said legislation so as not to deplete the existing Street Repair Fund,

ORDINANCE NO. 2016-08

2016 SEP 15 AMII:24

RECEIVED HANCOCK COUNTY AN ORDINANCE TO LEVY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS UPON ALL LOTS AND LANDS WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD, OHIO, AT THE RATE OF 1.0 MILLS OF THE TAX VALUE OF THE PROPERTY ASSESSED TO PROVIDE FOR THE LIGHTING OF THE STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PLACES AND FOR PLANTING, MAINTAINING, TRIMMING AND REMOVING SHADE TREES IN AND ALONG THE STREETS WITHIN A DESIGNATED DISTRICT OF THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

WHEREAS, the Village of Mt. Blanchard is without funds to pay the rental cost of lighting the streets, alleys and public places of the Village, and;

WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and conducive to the citizens of this community to continue said street lighting system and to provide for trimming, maintaining, plating and removing of shade trees to allow proper illumination from said street lights, and;

WHEREAS, Section 727.01 of the Ohio Revised Code, provides for the establishment of districts within the boundaries of a municipal corporation within which the Council may provide for the control, planting, care and maintenance of shade trees, and;

WHEREAS, Section 727.011of the Ohio Revised Code provides a method of special assessment by which such costs may be assessed against the benefitted property and it is now determined that each and every parcel of land and lot within the corporate limits of the Village of Mt. Blanchard is specially benefitted by reason of the depreciated value in the event of fallure of the street lighting system.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That the entire incorporated area of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, is hereby established as a district within which, from time to time, the control, planting, care and maintenance of shade trees shall be effected.

SECTION 2: That the assessment of the cost and expense, except a fiftieth part thereof, of planting, maintaining, trimming, and removing shade trees and lighting the streets, alleys, and public places of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, as now installed, be and is hereby levied upon all lots and lands within sald Village, and which assessments shall be the rate of 1.0 Mills of the tax value of the property assessed as listed on the tax records in the County Auditor’s Office, and are not in excess of any statutory limitation, Said assessments shall be for the 2016 tax year.

SECTION 3: That one fiftieth of the part of the cost of planting, maintaining, trimming, and removing shade trees and lighting said streets, alleys, and public places of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, shall be paid by the Village of Mt. Blanchard from the general tax fund to be collected as other general taxes. SECTION 4: That the total assessment against each lot or parcel of land shall be payable in

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ORDINANCE O-2019-04

VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD

AN ORDINANCE TO LEVY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS UPON ALL LOTS AND LAND WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD, OHIO, AT THE RATE OF 1.5 MILLS OF THE TAX VALUE OF THE PROPERTY ASSESSED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ANY STREET, ALLEY, OR PUBLIC ROAD OF THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

WHEREAS, The Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, is without funds to grade, drain, curb, pave, re-pave, repair, treat the surface of street with substances designed to preserve such surface of the streets, alleys, and public roads within the Village and,

WHEREAS, §727.01 of the revised code of the state of Ohio provides a method of special assessment by which such costs may be assessed against the benefited property and it is now determined that each and every parcel of land and lot within the corporation limits of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, is specially benefited by reason of a depreciated value in the event that the streets, alleys, and public roads fall into disrepair.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio:

SECTION 1: That the assessment of the cost and expense except a fiftieth part thereof, and the cost of all intersections for the grading, draining, curbing, paving, repaving, repairing, and treating of the surfaces with substances designed to preserve such surfaces of the streets, alleys, and public roads of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, as now installed, be an is hereby levied upon all lots and land within the Village and which assessment shall be at a rate of 1.5 mills of the tax value of the property assessed as listed on the tax records in the County Auditor’s office and are not in excess of any statutory limitations.

SECTION 2: That one fiftieth part of the cost and the cost of all intersections of streets, alleys, and public roads of the Village of Mt. Blanchard shall be paid by the Village of Mt. Blanchard from the general tax to be collected as any other general taxes.

SECTION 3: That the total assessments against each lot or parcel of land shall be payable in cash within fifteen days from and after the passage of this Ordinance and publication of legal notice. All assessments remaining unpaid at the expiration of thirty days shall be certified by the clerk of this Council to the County Auditor, as provided by law, to be by him placed on the tax duplicate and collected as other taxes are collected.

SECTION 4: That the assessment so collected shall be placed in a separate and distinct fund and shall be used for no other purpose whatsoever

ORDINANCE O-2019-04 Page 2

SECTION 5: That the monies so obtained from said assessment shall be expended solely in the manner determined by Council per its adoption of the priority list attached hereto and incorporated herein as if fully rewritten. That it is essential for the preservation of the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the Village of Mt. Blanchard that provisions be made for the maintenance and repair of streets, alleys, and public roads within the Village and further that it is essential that this Ordinance go into effect immediately in order to accomplish this end, that therefore this ordinance is declared to be an emergency and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.

DATE

PASSED &-6-2019

ATTEST

Laura Emin

FISCAL OFFICER

ид

Gether Masser

MAYOR

Donald A. Bowman

Council President

ORDINANCE NO. 2013-04

AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON DESIGNATED STREETS DURING TIMES OF HEAVY SNOWFALL, IMPOSING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF SAID ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

WHEREAS, during times of heavy snowfall parking upon the village streets constitutes a serious public hazard impairing transportation, the safety of its citizenry as well as the operations of the Village.

Now, Therefore, be it ordained by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, State of Ohio, two- thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That the Village of Mt. Blanchard shall and hereby does establish parking restrictions in the Village during an emergency as a result of snowfall as follows:

(a) In the event of snowfall in the Village in the amount of two inches or more during any period of twenty-four hours or less, and the Mayor finds that such heavy snowfall constitutes a serious public hazard impairing transportation, the movement of food and fuel supplies, the availability of medical care, fire, health and police protection, or threatens vital operations or facilities of the Village, the Mayor shall declare an emergency. The emergency shall continue until the Mayor or Street Commissioner announces that snow plowing operations have been completed.

(b) In the event an emergency is declared due to heavy snowfall, the Mayor shall request the cooperation of the local press, radio stations and other communications media to announce the declaration of emergency and the times at which emergency parking regulations shall be effective. Emergency parking regulations shall become effective one hour after the first announcement of the declaration of emergency, and such announcement by the local radio station or newspaper of general circulation shall constitute notice to the public of the existence of an emergency. Owners and operators of motor vehicles shall be fully responsible for determining when existing weather conditions constitute an emergency, and for complying with emergency parking regulations when such emergency is declared.

(c) Whenever an emergency is declared under this section, the Mayor and Street Commissioner may prohibit the parking of any vehicles on any or all of the Village streets. During any emergency, it shall be unlawful for any person to park or cause to be parked, or permit to remain parked, or to abandon or to leave unattended, any vehicle of any kind or description on such specified streets. However, vehicles may be parked for a period not longer than three minutes for actual loading or unloading of property, if no other ordinance restricting parking is thereby violated.

(d) The Mayor or Street Commissioner may order the removal of any vehicle which may interfere with the operation of any snow removal equipment or any emergency vehicle. The Mayor or Street Commissioner shall affect such removal of vehicles through the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. The cost of removal of any vehicle shall be paid by the owner or operator thereof.

(e) No person shall park or stop any vehicle on any un-cleared street or alley either during a severe snowstorm, immediately thereafter, or during a state of emergency as declared under this Code, in such a manner as to interfere with snow removal equipment.

(f) In the event an emergency is declared under this Ordinance, such streets as are designated by the Mayor or Street Commissioner are declared to be priority streets, and all parking, as hereinabove described, is prohibited thereon, commencing one hour after declaration of such an emergency.

(g) On all streets not designated, parking is prohibited for a period commencing six hours after a declaration of emergency under this section and continuing until the Mayor or Street Commissioner announces that all snow plowing operations have been completed. Normal parking may be resumed on any and all streets where not violative of existing ordinances and regulations, on public announcement by the Mayor or Street Commissioner that snow plow operations are completed, or when streets have had snow removed to the curb line.

SECTION 2: Whoever violates any provision of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor on a first offense; on a second offense within one year after the first offense, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree; on each subsequent offense within one year after the first offense, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.

SECTION 3: That this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, and for the further reason that it is necessary to enact such regulations in order to avoid interfering with the Village’s ability to safely maintain its streets.

Wherefore, this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor.

Passed

Attest

Fiscal Officer

Approved

President of Council

Mayor

ORDINANCE NO. 2016-05

AN ORDINANCE

ESTABLISHING

HOURLY WAGES FOR SWIMMING POOL EMPLOYEES FOR THE 2016 POOL SEASON AND ESTABLISHING RATES FOR POOL MEMBERSHIPS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, State of Ohio, two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That the following hourly rates are established for pool employees for the 2016 pool season:

Title

Pool Manager

First Assistant Manager

Hourly Pay

$10.25

$ 8.75

$ 8.50

$ 8.25

Second Assistant Manager

Second Assistant Manager – 1st Year Lifeguard

SECTION 2: That pool memberships are established as follows:

Type

Annual Membership – Family

Out of Town In-Town

Annual Membership – Individual

Out of Town

In-Town

Annual Membership – Any 5 People

One Week Pass – Family

Rate

$110.00 $ 55.00

$ 60.00

$ 30.00

$140.00

Out of Town

In-Town

Half-Season Pass – Family (After 7/5/16)

Out of Town

In-Town

Half-Season Pass – Individual (After 7/5/16)

Out of Town

In-Town

$ 22.00

$ 11.00

$ 55.00

$ 30.00

$30.00

$ 20.00

Pool Party

Plus Lifeguards, each

Daily Admission – Ages 4 and over

Pool Hours: 1:00pm to 8:00pm daily

SECTION 3: Shelter house reservations

$ 70.00/hr

$ 11.00/hr

$ 3.00

$ 30.00

SECTION 4: Family passes shall be issued without charge to those in the following village positions: Mayor, Council Member, Village Administrator.

SECTION 5: This Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, and for the further reason it is immediately necessary to enact said ordinance so that these rates are in effect when the season officially begins,

WHEREFORE, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor.

Donald A. Bun

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

PASSED

67 Andrea Keuke

ATTEST

APPROVED

FISCAL OFFICER

MAYOR

Monsa

ORDINANCE NO. 2019-05

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING HOURLY WAGES FOR SWIMMING POOL AND PARK EMPLOYEES

FOR THE 2019 POOL AND MOWING SEASON EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019 AND ESTABLISHING

RATES FOR POOL MEMBERSHIPS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, State of Ohio, Two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That the following hourly rates are established for pool and park employees for the 2019 pool season:

TITLE

Park Manager

Pool Manager

First Assistant Manager

Second Assistant Manager

1st Year, Second Asst. Manager

Lifeguards

HOURLY PAY

$12.00

$11.00

$9.00

$8.75

$8.55

SECTION 2: That pool memberships are established as follows:

TYPE

RATE

Membership Family Village Resident

3000 $65.00

Membership Family Non-Village Resident

$120.00

Membership Individual Village Resident

$35.00

Membership Individua! Non-Village Resident

$65.00

Any 5 people

$150.00

One Week Pass Family Village Resident

$15.00

One Week Pass Family Non-Village Resident

$25.00

Half Season Pass Family(After 7/15/2018) Village Resident

$35.00

Half Season Pass Family (After 7/15/2018) Non-Village Resident

$60.00

Half Season Pass Individual(After 7/15/2018) Village Resident Half Season Pass Individual(After 7/15/2018) Non-Village Resident $35.00 Daily Admission : 4 years and older

$25.00

$3.00

SECTION 3:

Shelter house & Gazebo reservations are $35.00.

Village of Mt. Blanchard

A Majority Affirmative Vote is Necessary for Passage

Vote Ballot with an “X”

Shall Resolution 02-2017, providing for a 2.0 Mill renewal tax levy for the purpose of providing funds for the parks and recreational purposes of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, effective for a period of five (5) years covering tax years 2018 through 2022, inclusive, be passed?

FOR THE TAX LEVY

AGAINST THE TAX LEVY

RESOLUTION NO. 02-2017

A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE AMOUNT OF TAXES THAT MAY BE RAISED BY LEVY AT THE MAXIMUM RATE AUTHORIZED BY LAW WITHOUT A VOTE OF THE ELECTORS TO BE INSUFFICIENT AND DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO LEVY A RENEWAL TAX IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

WHEREAS, the amount of taxes which may be raised within the 10 mill limitation will be insufficient to provide an adequate amount for the necessary requirements of said Village of Mt. Blanchard, Hancock County, Ohio;

WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Council to enact a renewal tax levy resolution and authorize the placement of a 2.0 mill renewal tax levy on the ballot in the November 7, 2017 general election for tax years 2018 through 2022, inclusive, collectible in calendar years 2019 through 2023, inclusive, pursuant to §5705.19(H) and §5705.191 of the Ohio Revised Code for the purpose of providing funds for parks and recreational purposes within the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, State of Ohio, two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That it is necessary to levy a renewal tax in excess of the ten mill limitation for the benefit of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Hancock County, Ohio, for the purpose of providing funds for parks and recreational purposes within the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §5705.19(H) at a rate of 2.0 mill on each one dollar of valuation which amounts to .20 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation for a period of five (5) years covering tax years 2018 through 2022, inclusive, collectible in calendar years 2019 through 2023, inclusive, pursuant to §5705.19 of the Ohio Revised Code.

SECTION 2: That the question of levying a renewal tax be submitted to the electors of said Village of Mt. Blanchard, Hancock County, Ohio, at the general election to be held at the usual voting places within said Village of Mt. Blanchard, Hancock County, Ohio on the 7th day of November, 2017, all in accordance with Ohio Revised Code §5705.191.

SECTION 3: That said renewal tax levy be placed upon the tax duplicate commencing tax year 2018 to be first collected in calendar year 2019, if a majority of the electors voting thereon vote in favor thereof.

SECTION 4: That the Fiscal Officer for the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, be and she is hereby directed to certify a copy of this Resolution to the Board of Elections, Hancock County, Ohio, on or before 4:00 PM on August 9, 2017, and notify said Board of Elections to cause notice of election on the question of levying said renewal tax to be given as required by law.

SECTION 5: This Resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the preservation of public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, and for the further reason that it is immediately necessary to pass said Resolution in order that said renewal levy may be placed on the ballot for the November general election;

WHEREFORE, this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately after its passage and approval by the Mayor.

Resolution 02-2017

PASSED

ATTEST

APPROVED

July 29, 2017 Маша Енина

FISCAL OFFICER

6-0

Cysthan & Masson

MAYOR

Donald A. Bun

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

I hereby certify that the foregoing legislation has been posted in the village of NtBbwbOhio, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 731.25(A) during the period of 7/29/17 and 8/29/17

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Jama Eming

CLERK OF COUNCIL

ORDINANCE NO. O–2019-08 VILLAGE OF MT BLANCHARD, OHIO

READINGS:

1ST: 612519 2nd 6125119 3rd 6/25/19

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FISCAL OFFICER OF THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD, OHIO TO ESTABLISH A NEW FUND FOR THE RESTROOM RENOVATION FUND IN THE VILLAGE OF MT BLANCHARD, OHIO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That the Fiscal Officer for the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, be and is hereby authorized to establish the following fund:

4202 RESTROOM RENOVATION FUND

SECTION 2: This Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, and for the further reason it is immediately necessary to establish said fund so that funds may be received and disbursed as required by law.

WHEREFORE, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor.

Passed this 25 day of

June

2019.

Attest

Laura Eu

Fiscal Officer

Danel Ben

President of Council

Cyuchen K. Marresen

Mayor

RESOLUTION NO. 01-2015

A RESOLUTION OF THE MT. BLANCHARD VILLAGE

COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF THE BLANCHARD RIVER FROM BLANCHARD RIVER NATURE PRESERVE TO BLANCHARD LANDING AS A STATE WATER TRAIL THROUGH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATERCRAFT

WHEREAS, the State of Ohio through the Department of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft administers the Water Trails program, and

WHEREAS, the Hancock Park District promotes canoeing and kayaking, rents canoes, kayaks, and pedal boats at Zonta Landing, and provides structured and unstructured river recreation opportunities, and

WHEREAS, the Hancock Park District strives to increase awareness, interest, and participation in canoeing and kayaking on the Blanchard River from Blanchard River Nature Preserve to Blanchard Landing from April through June when the water level is most reliable and at other times throughout the year when conditions are favorable along various sections of the river and when sufficient rainfall improves navigability during times when the Blanchard River’s water level is typically too low to support canoeing and kayaking, and

WHEREAS, the Hancock Park District and community volunteers are committed to routine river clean-up events throughout the year and on an annual basis that will benefit the environment, outdoor recreation enthusiasts, adjacent landowners, and the community as a whole, and

WHEREAS, the Blanchard River traverses Mt. Blanchard.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Mt. Blanchard Village Council State of Ohio, two–thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That the Village of Mt. Blanchard supports the Hancock Park District’s filing of an application for the Blanchard River from Blanchard River Nature Preserve to Blanchard Landing to become a State Designated Water Trail.

SECTION 2: This Resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the preservation of public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, and for the further reason that it is immediately necessary to pass said Resolution in order that said application can be filed in a timely fashion.

WHEREFORE, this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately after its passage and approval by the Mayor.

PASSED

ATTEST

1.14.15 Andriakud.

APPROVED

FISCAL OFFICER

5.0

Bret Miller

MAYOR

Donald A. Boome PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

ORIGINAL

ORDINANCE 2011-02

ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR, FISCAL OFFICER, AND THE VILLAGE SOLICITOR OF THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD, OHIO, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2011, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, State of Ohio, two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That the annual base salary for the Village Administrator of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, commencing January 1, 2011, shall be Thirty-six Thousand One Hundred Twenty- seven and 62/100 Dollars ($36,127.62) per year. In addition thereto, he shall receive Three Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($3,500.00) if he a possesses a Class 1 water license and an additional Three Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($3,500.00) if he possesses a Class 1 Sewer license. Said compensation shall be payable semi-monthly.

SECTION 2: That the annual salary for the Village Fiscal Officer of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, commencing January 1, 2011, shall be Ten Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($10,000.00) per year payable semi-monthly at the rate of Four Hundred Sixteen and 67/100 Dollars ($416.67). Said salary shall be paid out of the following funds:

SECTION 3: That Donald J. Rasmussen, Attorney at Law, be and the same is hereby employed for Calendar Year 2011 as Village Solicitor for the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio at an annual salary of Four Thousand Twenty and 00/100 Dollars ($4,020.00) payable monthly at the rate of Three Hundred Thirty-five and 00/100 Dollars ($335.00) from the General Fund.

ORDINANCE O-2019-07

VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD, OHIO

AN ORDINANCE REALLOCATING SEWER FUND RECEIPTS OF THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD SEWER SYSTEM, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES

AND/OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of MT. BLANCHARD, State of Ohio, two- thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That all sewer receipts that are deposited in the Sewer Fund effective May 1, 2019 shall be allocated as follows:

TO:

Sewer Revenue Fund

#5201

50%

TO:

USDA Bond Fund

#5702

43%

TO:

Enterprise Debt Service Reserve

#5741

SECTION 2: That any other ordinances and/or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith be and the same are hereby repealed.

SECTION 3: This Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of MT. BLANCHARD, Ohio and for the further reason it is immediately necessary to reallocate the receipts of the sewer fund so as to insure funds are available for sewer line improvement projects

WHEREFORE, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Major.

Passed this 6th day of June

2019.

Attest:

Laura Emin

Fiscal Officer

Doneal A. Bauman

President of Council

Cyruslik Meran

Mayor

ORDINANCE 2011-04

ORIGINAL

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WATER AND SEWER RATES, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

BE IT ORDAINED by the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: Effective January 1, 2011, water and sewer charges shall be imposed as follows:

Within the Corporation limits:

Water charge:

$25.00/mos.

Sewer charge:

$55.00/mos.

Tower charge:

$ 4.00/mos.

$84.00/mos.

Outside the Corporation limits:

Water charge:

$35.00/mos.

Tower charge:

$4.00/mos.

$39.00/mos.

SECTION 2: Effective July 1, 2011, water and sewer charges shall be imposed as follows:

Within the Corporation limits:

Water charge:

$31.00/mos.

Sewer charge:

$55.00/mos.

Tower charge:

$ 4.00/mos. $90.00/mos.

Outside the Corporation limits:

Water charge:

$41.00/mos.

Tower charge:

$4.00/mos.

$45.00/mos.

SECTION 3: This Ordinance is hereby declared an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Mt. Blanchard and for the further reason that it is immediately necessary to establish such water and sewer rates in order to comply with federal funding requirements and to meet anticipated expenditures within these funds. Page 1 of 2

ORDINANCE NO. 2013-09

AN ORDINANCE TENTATIVELY AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PHOENIX FABRICATORS AND ERECTORS, INC. FOR THE MT. BLANCHARD 100,000 GALLON ELEVATED STORAGE TANK PROJECT IN THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, Inc., 182 South County Road 900 East, Avon, Indiana 46123, be and the same is hereby tentatively awarded a contract for the Mt. Blanchard 100,000 Gallon Elevated Storage Tank Project in the amount of Six Hundred One Thousand Six Hundred Fifty- Eight and 00/100 dollars ($601,658.00).

SECTION 2: That the necessary funds for completion of the project be and the same hereby is appropriated.

SECTION 3: That this award is conditioned upon a certification of funds and Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, Inc. compliance with all bid requirements.

SECTION 4: That this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Mt. Blanchard and for the further reason it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract in order to complete said project in accordance with the bid and within the current construction season.

WHEREFORE, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor.

PASSED

-0

ATTEST

Andreakf 11.22.13

APPROVED

FISCAL OFFICER

Donald A. Bawmn

Зам

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

MAYOR

ORDINANCE NO. 2019-10

AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON DESIGNATED STREETS WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD DURING TIMES OF HEAVY SNOWFALL, IMPOSING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF SAID ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Now, Therefore, be it ordained by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, State of Ohio, two- thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That the Village of Mt. Blanchard shall and hereby does establish parking restrictions in the Village during an emergency as a result of snowfall as follows:

(c) Whenever an emergency is declared under this section, the Mayor and Village Administrator may prohibit the parking of any vehicles on any or all of the Village streets. During any emergency, it shall be unlawful for any person to park or cause to be parked, or permit to remain parked, or to abandon or to leave unattended, any vehicle of any kind or description on such specified streets. However, vehicles may be parked for a period not longer than three minutes for actual loading or unloading of property, if no other ordinance restricting parking is thereby violated.

(d) The Mayor or Village Administrator may order the removal of any vehicle which may interfere with the operation of any snow removal equipment or any emergency vehicle. The Mayor or Village Administrator shall affect such removal of vehicles through the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. The cost of removal of any vehicle shall be paid by the owner or operator thereof.

(f) In the event an emergency is declared under this Ordinance, such streets as are designated by the Mayor or Village Administrator are declared to be priority streets, and all parking, as hereinabove described, is prohibited thereon, commencing one hour after declaration of such an emergency.

(g) On all streets not designated, parking is prohibited for a period commencing six hours after a declaration of emergency under this section and continuing until the Mayor or Village Administrator announces that all snow plowing operations have been completed. Normal parking may be resumed on any and all streets where not violative of existing ordinances and regulations, on public announcement by the Mayor or Village Administrator that snow plow operations are completed, or when streets have had snow removed to the curb line.

Wherefore, this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor.

Passed

November 26, 2019 A Laus Turing

Attest

Хаша

Approved

Fiscal Officer

Donald H. Reeve

President of Council

Cyther & More

1 byes -ØNO-D’Abstain

Mayor

ORIGINAL

ORDINANCE NO. 2011-07

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING HOURLY WAGES FOR SWIMMING POOL EMPLOYEES FOR THE 2011 POOL SEASON AND ESTABLISHING RATES FOR POOL MEMBERSHIPS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, State of Ohio, two- thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That the following hourly rates are established for pool employees for the 2011 pool season:

Title

Pool Manager

First Assistant Manager

Manager Trainee

Asst. Managers

Hourly Pay

$10.25

$ 9.25

$8.50

$ 8.00

Lifeguards

Lifeguards (during private pool parties)

$ 7.75

$11.00

Lifeguards who work at least 75 hours for the entire season will be paid an Eighty Dollar ($80.00) bonus at the end of the pool season. To receive such a bonus, the lifeguard must be in good standing with the Park Board.

SECTION 2: That pool memberships are established as follows:

Type

Rate

$100.00

Membership – Family

Membership – Individual

One Week Pass – Family

Pool Party

Daily Admission – Ages 4 and over

Half Season Pass – Family (After 7/15/2010)

Half Season Pass – Individual (After 7/15/2010)

$ 65.00

$ 20.00

$ 65.00/hr.

$ 3.00/each/day $ 50.00 $32.50

SECTION 3: Shelter house reservations are $25.00

SECTION 4: Baseball field lighting is established at $35 per game or practice. Duration is to be reasonable based on the situation. SECTION 5: Family passes to the pool shall be issued without charge to the Mayor, Council Members, Village Administrator and their immediate family members. Free passes shall also be issued to village residents 62 years of age and older.

RESOLUTION NO. 02-2014

A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE AMOUNT OF TAXES THAT MAY BE RAISED BY LEVY AT THE MAXIMUM RATE AUTHORIZED BY LAW WITHOUT A VOTE OF THE ELECTORS TO BE INSUFFICIENT AND DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO LEVY A TAX IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

WHEREAS, the amount of taxes which may be raised within the 10 mill limitation will be insufficient to provide an adequate amount for the necessary requirements of said Village of Mt. Blanchard, Hancock County, Ohio;

WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Council to enact a tax levy resolution and authorize the placement of a 5.0 mill renewal tax levy on the ballot in the November 4, 2014 general election for tax years 2015 through 2019, inclusive, pursuant to §5705.19(A) and §5705.191 of the Ohio Revised Code, renewing an existing levy providing for the current expenses of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio which expires at the end of tax year 2014. Said renewal tax levy shall be at the same rate as the existing tax levy.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, State of Ohio, two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That it is necessary to levy a tax in excess of the ten mill limitation for the benefit of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Hancock County, Ohio, for the purpose of providing additional funds for the current expenses of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §5705.19(A) at a rate of 5.0 mill on each one dollar of valuation which amounts to .50 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation for a period of five (5) years covering tax years 2015 through 2019 inclusive pursuant to §5705.19 of the Ohio Revised Code.

SECTION 2: That said tax levy shall renew an existing tax levy previously passed for the purpose of providing additional funds for the current expenses of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, at the same rate as the existing tax levy.

SECTION 3: That the question of levying additional taxes be submitted to electors of said Village of Mt. Blanchard, Hancock County, Ohio, at the general election to be held at the usual voting places within said Village of Mt. Blanchard, Hancock County, Ohio on the 4th day of November, 2014, all in accordance with Ohio Revised Code §5705.191.

SECTION 4: That said levy be placed upon the tax duplicate commencing tax year 2015 to be first collected in calendar year 2016, if a majority of the electors voting thereon vote in favor thereof.

SECTION 5: That the Fiscal Officer for the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, be and she is hereby directed to certify a copy of this Resolution to the Board of Elections, Hancock County, Ohio, on or before 4:00 PM on August 6th, 2014, and notify said Board of Elections to cause notice of election on the question of levying said tax to be given as required by law.

SECTION 6: This Resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for

Resolution 02-2014

the preservation of public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, and for the further reason that it is immediately necessary to pass said Resolution in order that said levy may be placed on the ballot for the November 2014 general election;

WHEREFORE, this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately after its passage and approval by the Mayor.

MAYOR

Donald A. Brewmn

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

PASSED

July 9, 2014

ATTEST

APPROVED

Suen

FISCAL OFFICER

5-0

ORDINANCE NO. 2015-04

AN ORDINANCE RESTRICTING CERTAIN SIZE VEHICLES FROM PARKING ON THE STREETS WITHIN THE VILLAGE LIMITS AND IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF SAID RESTRICTIONS.

WHEREAS, the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio is receiving complaints regarding persons parking large vehicles on the public streets; and.

WHEREAS, these vehicles cause excessive wear and tear on the Village streets: disturb the peace and quiet of the community when left running; interfere and/or block traffic within the Village and create a nuisance for abutting and neighboring property owners.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, State of Ohio, a majority of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That the Village shall and hereby does enact an ordinance restricting the parking of certain size vehicles and providing for penalties upon violation thereof which ordinance shall read as follows:

RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN SIZE VEHICLES.

(a) All trucks, trailers, or other commercial vehicles of two tons capacity and above. being more than twenty feet in length, are prohibited from parking on any of the streets, alleys or other thoroughfares of the Village. This subsection shall not apply during the time which any such vehicle is parked for loading or unloading purposes only if such activity is conducted diligently and without unnecessary delay.

(b) All trucks, trailers or other commercial vehicles of two tons capacity and above, being more than twenty feet in length, are prohibited from parking on any of the streets, alleys or other thoroughfares of the Village with the motor running for a period of more than ten minutes.

(c) Subsections (a) and (b) hereof shall not apply to any emergency vehicles or to any other vehicle which is temporarily disabled and unable to proceed.

(d) Whoever violates any provision of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor on a first offense; on a second offense within one year after the first offense, the person is guilty of a misderneanor of the fourth degree; on each subsequent offense within one year after the first offense, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. SECTION 2: That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period provided by law.

ORDINANCE NO. 2015-04

AN ORDINANCE RESTRICTING CERTAIN SIZE VEHICLES FROM PARKING ON THE STREETS WITHIN THE VILLAGE LIMITS AND IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF SAID RESTRICTIONS.

WHEREAS, the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio is receiving complaints regarding persons parking large vehicles on the public streets; and,

WHEREAS, these vehicles cause excessive wear and tear on the Village streets; disturb the peace and quiet of the community when left running; interfere and/or block traffic within the Village and create a nuisance for abutting and neighboring property owners.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, State of Ohio, a majority of all members elected thereto concurring:

RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN SIZE VEHICLES.

(a) All trucks, trailers, or other commercial vehicles of two tons capacity and above, being more than twenty feet in length, are prohibited from parking on any of the streets, alleys or other thoroughfares of the Village. This subsection shall not apply during the time which any such vehicle is parked for loading or unloading purposes only if such activity is conducted diligently and without unnecessary delay.

(c) Subsections (a) and (b) hereof shall not apply to any emergency vehicles or to any other vehicle which is temporarily disabled and unable to proceed.

(d) Whoever violates any provision of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor on a first offense; on a second offense within one year after the first offense, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree; on each subsequent offense within one year after the first offense, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. SECTION 2: That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period provided by law.

Date: Nov. 13

2013

VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD

ORDINANCE NO. 2013-01

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE 2013 REVISED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN OF THE HANCOCK COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT.

WHEREAS, the Board of Hancock County Commissioners (the Board) has established the Hancock County Solid Waste Management District (the District) and has established and convened a Solid Waste Management Policy Committee (the Policy Committee) in accordance with $3734.54 of the Ohio Revised Code, to prepare a Solid Waste Management Plan (the Plan) for the District as required by §§3734.53 through 3734.55 of the Ohio Revised Code; and

WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Management Policy Committee for the District completed the 1995 amended Plan in accordance with the §§3734.53 through 3734.55 of the Ohio Revised Code; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the 1995 plan and Ohio Revised Code, § 3734.54, the District solid Waste Management Plan must be revised every five (5) years for an new planning period of greater than ten (10) years; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the 1995 Plan, the Policy Committee has revised the Hancock County Solid Waste Management Plan in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code and the new format prescribed by the Ohio EPA; and

WHEREAS, the Hancock County Solid Waste Policy Committee submitted the draft of the 2013 Revised Plan to the Ohio EPA Director for preliminary review and comment and received the Agency’s written non-binding advisory opinion regarding the draft of the 2013 Revised Plan on September 5, 2013; and

WHEREAS, after making revisions to the Plan in response to the non-binding comments from the agency, the Policy Committee established a review time and held the appropriate public hearings necessary to pursue and received legislative approval of the “Final 2013 Revised Plan”; and

WHEREAS, the Hancock County Solid Waste Policy Committee, upon completion of the final draft of the 2013 Revised Final Solid Waste Management Plan, established the written and public comment period from August 26, 2013 through September 25, 2013 and scheduled a public hearing to receive oral comments concerning the final draft of the 2013 Revised Plan on October 1, 2013; and

WHEREAS, the Hancock County Solid Waste Policy Committee, after consideration of the comments and recommendations received concerning the draft of the 2013 Revised Plan, adopted the same pursuant to a Policy Committee Resolution dated October 1, 2013; and

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WHEREAS, the Policy Committee has submitted to this legislative authority a copy of the Final 2013 Revised Solid Waste Management Plan for the Hancock County Solid Waste Management District (the “Final 2013 Revised Plan”).

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; by the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Hancock County, Ohio that:

Section 1. The revised Final 2013 Revised Hancock County Solid Waste Management Plan is hereby approved in the form submitted to this legislative authority and presently on file with the Clerk of this legislative authority.

Section 2. That the Fiscal Officer of this legislative authority is hereby authorized and directed to mail or otherwise deliver promptly, a certified copy of this Resolution to the Policy Committee, in care of the Hancock County Commissioners.

Section 3.

That this Board finds and determines that all formal actions of this Board relative to the adoption of this Resolution were taken in an open meeting of this Board, and that all deliberations of this Board, which resulted in formal actions were taken in meetings open to the public in full compliance with applicable legal requirements, including §121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Section 4.

This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the, Hancock County, Ohio, and for the further reason that the immediate effectiveness of this Ordinance is required in order to permit the timely submission of the Final 2007 Revised Solid Waste Management Plan to the Director of the Ohio EPA for final approval which is prerequisite to the implementation of the 2007 Revised Plan and provisions thereby for the efficient and sanitary management of solid waste for the District and Municipality.

Section 5. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.

Passed: Nov. 13

Attest:

Andrea Kuel

Clerk of Council

Approved: 5-0

Village of Mt. Blanchard

2013 Danced A. Bun

President of Council- Bret Miller, Mayor

ORIGINAL

ORDINANCE NO. 2012-

AN ORDINANCE TENTATIVELY AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BLANCHARD DESIGN ASSOCIATES, FINDLAY, OHIO FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATIVE TO THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, State of Ohio, two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That a contract, a copy of which is attached hereto as “Exhibit A”, for professional engineering services relative to the Village of Mt. Blanchard’s water line replacement project be and the same hereby is tentatively awarded to Blanchard Design Associates, Findlay, Ohio. Said project shall be awarded on the basis of time and expenses which shall not exceed, including reimbursable expenses, the sum of Twenty- Five Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($25,500.00).

SECTION 2: This Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, and for the further reason that said engineering services must be performed in order to submit said project for the necessary permits and before any commitments for funding can be obtained.

WHEREFORE, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after its passage and approval by the Mayor.

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

PASSED

ATTEST

10.10.12

Andrea Kay

APPROVED

FISCAL OFFICER

5-0

MAYOR

ORDINANCE NO. 2013-08

AN ORDINANCE TENTATIVELY AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BEAVER DAM CONTRACTING, INC. FOR THE MT. BLANCHARD WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That Beaver Dam Contracting, Inc., 8300 Dixie Highway, Bluffton, Ohio, be and the same is hereby tentatively awarded a contract for the Mt. Blanchard Waterline Replacement Project in the amount of Four Hundred Twenty-two Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-one and 50/100 dollars ($422,371.50).

SECTION 2: That the necessary funds for completion of the project be and the same hereby is appropriated.

SECTION 3: That this award is conditioned upon a certification of funds and Beaver Dam Contracting, Inc. compliance with all bid requirements.

WHEREFORE, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor.

PASSED

ATTEST The decea Kuuli

Aeducea

FISCAL OFFICER

APPROVED 1.22-13

Donald A. Bowmen

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

MAYOR

ORIGINAL

ON.

ORDINANCE NO. 2011- 14

AN ORDINANCE TENTATIVELY AWARDING A CONTRACT TO UTILITY SALES AGENCY, LLC, CLAYTON, OHIO, FOR THE WATER METER INSTALLATION

PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, State of Ohio, two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That the contract for the Village of Mt. Blanchard Water Meter Installation Project be tentatively awarded to Utility Sales Agency, LLC, Findlay, Ohio as the lowest and best bidder on said project, in the amount of $181,294.85 (base bid with alternates), pending approval of the Ohio Public Works Commission and certification of funding.

SECTION 2: This Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, and shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.

WHEREFORE, this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately after its passage and approval by the Mayor.

PASSED-O

ATTEST

APPROVED

FISCAL OFFICER

10-12-2011

Quest

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

Janiel

Liwavis

MAYOR

ORDINANCE NO. 2015-07

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SEWER SERVICE

RATES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT BLANCHARD, OHIO

WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Blanchard, Ohio (Village) has installed water meters on customer receiving water services from the Village; and

WHEREAS, Village Council desires to amend the rates and charges for sewer services rendered by the Village to its inhabitants and other users so as to reflect the customers’ water usage; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by Council of the Village of Mount Blanchard, Hancock County, Ohio, that:

SECTION 1: The sewer service rates and charges are hereby amended to read as follows:

Monthly Service Charge: (Per Equivalent Residential Unit*)

$ 50.00

Commodity (Usage) Charge: (Per 1,000 Gallons**)

$ 1.00

* Equivalent Residential Units (ERU) for multi-family and non-residential

customers shall be determined by the Village Administrator based on the OhioEPA guidelines for estimating water consumption.

**Based on the customer’s water consumption.

SECTION 2: Any part of any ordinance conflicting with the rates set forth above is hereby expressly repealed.

SECTION 3: All formal actions relating to the adoption of this Ordinance were taken in an open meeting of this Council and all deliberations of the Council that resulted in such formal actions were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.

SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect at the earliest date provided by law.

Dated: 10.14.15

Approved: 10.14.15

Andrea Kuryli

Attest:

Fiscal Officer

Donaal A. Brewme

President of Council

Mayor

ORDINANCE NO. 2015-08

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WATER SERVICE

RATES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT BLANCHARD, OHIO

WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Blanchard, Ohio (Village) has installed water meters on customer receiving water services from the Village; and

WHEREAS, Village Council desires to amend the rates and charges for water services rendered by the Village to its inhabitants and other users so as to reflect the customers’ water usage; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by Council of the Village of Mount Blanchard, Hancock County, Ohio, that:

SECTION 1: The water service rates and charges are hereby amended to read as follows:

Monthly Service Charge: (Per Month)

Inside the Corporation Limits

Outside the Corporation Limits

$ 25.00 $ 35.00

Commodity (Usage) Charge: (Per 1,000 Gallons*)

$ 1.00

* Based on the customer’s water consumption.

SECTION 2: Any part of any ordinance conflicting with the rates set forth above, including the existing Tower Charge of $4.00 per month, is hereby expressly repealed.

SECTION 3: The Fiscal Officer is hereby instructed to dissolve the Water Tower Fund and transfer any funds remaining in the Water Tower Fund to the Water Operating Fund. SECTION 4: All formal actions relating to the adoption of this Ordinance were taken in an open meeting of this Council and all deliberations of the Council that resulted in such formal actions were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.

ORIGINAL

ORDINANCE NO. 2012-3

AN ORDINANCE TENTATIVELY AWARDING A CONTRACT TO POGGEMEYER DESIGN GROUP, INC FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATIVE TO THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD ELEVATED WATER TANK REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, State of Ohio, two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That a contract, a copy of which is attached hereto as “Exhibit A”, for professional engineering services relative to the Village of Mt. Blanchard’s elevated water tank replacement project be and the same hereby is tentatively awarded to Poggemeyer Design Group, Inc., Bowling Green, Ohio. Said project shall be awarded on the basis of time and expenses which shall not exceed, including reimbursable expenses, the sum of Thirty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($ 33,900.00).

SECTION 2: This Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, and for the further reason that said study must be conducted prior to any renovation of the water supply system.

WHEREFORE, this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately after its passage and approval by the Mayor.

PASSED 10.10.12

ATTEST

Andriakadi

FISCAL OFFICER

APPROVED

5-0

هود

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

MAYOR

2013-06

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION OF A STATE WATER PROJECT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD, HANCOCK COUNTY AND THE OHIO WATER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

WHEREAS, the Village of Mt. Blanchard (hereinafter referred to as the LGA) has determined the need for improvements of certain water facilities as described in the Exhibit to Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof;

WHEREAS, the LGA desires to cooperate with the Ohio Water Development Authority (hereinafter referred to as the “OWDA”) in the improvements of such facilities through the OWDA’s Local Government Agency Program, instituted pursuant to Regulations adopted by the OWDA on December 6, 1979, as amended, under the provisions, terms, and conditions set forth in Exhibit A; and

WHEREAS, the OWDA has stated its desire to cooperate in the construction improvements, operation, and maintenance of such facilities under the provisions, terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit A.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Hancock County, Ohio:

Section 1. That the LGA hereby approves the construction improvements, maintenance, and operation of the aforesaid water facilities in cooperation with the OWDA under the provisions, terms and conditions set forth in the “Cooperative Agreement for Construction, Maintenance, and Operation of State Water Project” as set forth in Exhibit A and hereby authorizes the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the LGA to execute such an agreement with the OWDA substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit A.

Section 2. That it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of this ordinance were passed in an open meeting of this Council, and that all deliberations of this Council and any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Section 3. That this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety of said Village for the reason that the immediate improvements of the water facilities at the earliest possible time is necessary in order to protect the health of the inhabitants of the LGA by providing the adequate storage and pressure; wherefore, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and immediately after its passage.

Approved this

day of October

2013

ATION: Andres Kenda

Attest:

Andrea Kuenzli, Fiscal Officer

Bret Miller, Mayor Village of Mt. Blanchard

Re: Cooperative Agreement between the Ohio Water Development Authority and the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, dated__/1/22/13

Madam:

The undersigned is the duly appointed Village Solicitor for the Village of Mt. Blanchard and as such has examined the documents, or copies thereof certified to his satisfaction, referred to in the following paragraphs. As said Village Solicitor, the undersigned advises you that:

1. Ordinance No. 2013-06 _passed/adopted on __ 10/9/2013

by Mt. Blanchard Village Council authorizing the execution and delivery of the Cooperative Agreement was duly and lawfully passed by the Legislative Authority on said date, is in full force and effect and has not been withdrawn or repealed as of this date.

2. All formal actions of the Legislative Authority concerning or relating the enactment of the legislation described in paragraph 1 were taken in an open meeting of the Legislative Authority and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.

3. The Cooperative Agreement has been duly executed and delivered and constitutes a valid, legal, and binding obligation of the Legislation Authority enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to the provisions of federal bankruptcy law and other laws affecting creditor’s rights.

Very Truly Yours,

(if Min

Village Solicitor

Exhibit A

Description of Design Activities to be Undertaken by LGA

The proposed project includes replacement of the 1915, 55,000 gallon water storage tank with a new 100,000 gallon tank to meet storage deficiencies. In addition approximately 6,100 linear feet of 6″ and 8″ water line will be installed to connect the treated water to the tank and replace other segments of the distribution facilities to comply with Ohio EPA requirements to provide adequate, safe and potable water to customers.

ORIGINAL

ORDINANCE 2011-04

AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE 2011-04, ESTABLISHING WATER AND SEWER RATES EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 1, 2011, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

BE IT ORDAINED by the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That section 2 of Ordinance 2011-04 be and the same hereby is repealed.

SECTION 2: That effective July 1, 2011, water and sewer charges shall be imposed as follows:

Within the Corporation limits:

Water charge:

Sewer charge:

Tower charge:

$25.00/mos.

$55.00/mos.

$4.00/mos.

$84.00/mos.

Outside the Corporation limits:

Water charge:

Tower charge:

$35.00/mos.

$4.00/mos.

$39.00/mos.

SECTION 4: Wherefore, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor. Page 1 of 2

ORDINANCE NO. 2016-04

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WATER AND SEWER RATES EFFECTIVE AS OF JUNE 1, 2016, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

BE IT ORDAINED by the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected thereto concurring:

SECTION 1: That all Ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same hereby are repealed.

SECTION 2: That effective June 1, 2016, water and sewer charges shall be imposed as follows:

Within the Corporation limits:

Water Rates:

Service Rate:

Usage Rate:

Sewer Rate:

Service Rate

$30.00/mos.

$1/1000 Gallon used

$50.00/mos.

$1/1000 Gallon used

Outside the Corporation limits:

Water Rates:

Service Rate: Usage Rate:

$35.00/mos

$1/1000 Gallon used

ORDINANCE NO. 2016- 10

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1304 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT BLANCHARD, OHIO.

SECTION 1: That section 1304 which currently reads as follows:

Section 1304. ACCESS THROUGH YARDS:

For the purpose of this Ordinance, access drives may be placed in the required front or side yards so as to provide access to rear yards or accessory or attached structures. These drives shall not be considered as structural violations in front and side yards. Further, any walk, terrace or other pavement servicing a like function and not in excess of nine (9) inches above the grade upon which placed, shall for the purpose of this Ordinance not be considered to be a structure, and shall be permitted in any required yard.

Be and the same hereby is amended as follows:

Section 1304. ACCESS THROUGH YARDS:

However, any person desirous of installing an access drive, walk, terrace or other pavement servicing a like function, irrespective of the grade at which it is placed, shall file for and receive from the zoning officer a permit to install said access drive, walk, terrace or other pavement servicing a like function. There shall be no fee assessed for this permit.

SECTION 2: That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period provided by law.

PASSED 12.14.16

Andreea Koungli

ATTEST

APPROVED

FISCAL OFFICER

12.14.16

Donald A. Bawan

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

WK. Morwen

Gutte

MAYOR

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-01

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, INSURANCES, GRANT APPLICATIONS, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR USE BY THE VILLAGE IN THE CALENDAR YEAR 2023 AS HEREIN DESCRIBED.

WHEREAS: The Village of Mt. Blanchard, during the calendar year 2023, will be in need of goods and services for the general operations of the Village; and

WHEREAS: It is necessary to obtain and enter into contracts for necessary materials, equipment, supplies, and services for the use by the Village in the calendar year 2023, and in order to obtain the best prices for such items and to assure that said items are available to the Village when needed.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by a majority vote of all members of the legislative authority elected thereto that:

SECTION 1. The Village Administrator of the Village of Mt. Blanchard is authorized and so directed to advertise for bids and enter into contracts for the purchase of necessary materials, supplies, machinery and equipment; maintenance services and contract maintenance agreements for radios, copiers and data processing equipment; electrical work, equipment, legal advertising, insurance expiring during the calendar year 2023, equipment rentals; trucking, excavating and backfilling; uniforms and wearing apparel for various Village departments; tree trimming, removal and stumping services; and cutting of harmful and/or noxious weeds as are needed by the Village for the calendar year 2023. These and other similar services will be advertised in the Findlay Courier, a newspaper of general circulation in the Village of Mt. Blanchard.

SECTION 2. If any section, subdivision or sentence of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance.

SECTION 3: That it is determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the adoption of this ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council and that all deliberations of this Council and any of the committees which resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public and in compliance with all legal requirements of Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code,

SECTION 4: This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for

the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Mount Blanchard, Ohio, and must immediately be enacted.

PASSED: 2/28/23

Council President

Cyathea & Marresor

Mayor

Lama Ej

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-01

WHEREAS: The Village of Mt. Blanchard, during the calendar year 2023, will be in need of goods and services for the general operations of the Village; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by a majority vote of all members of the legislative authority elected thereto that:

SECTION 4: This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for

the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Mount Blanchard, Ohio, and must immediately be enacted.

PASSED: 2/28/23

Council President

Cyathea & Marresor

Mayor

Lama Ej

шабу

Fiscal Officer

CERTIFICATE OF CLERK AS TO PUBLICATION OF

ORDINANCE

I, LAURA EWING, Village Clerk/Fiscal Officer of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, hereby certify that the attached Ordinance Number 2023-0 was published as required by law.

Lama E

LAURA EWING, Village Clerk/Fiscal Officer Village of Mt. Blanchard

Village of Mt. Blanchard

ORDINANCE 2023 – 03

AN ORDINANCE VACATING A TWELVE (12′) FOOT NORTH–SOUTH ALLEY LYING BETWEEN LOTS EIGHT (8) AND NINE (9) IN THE WISES’ ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD, OHIO.

WHEREAS, a Petition by the sole owner of the lots and parcels of the land abutting upon a twelve (12) foot north–south alley lying between Lot Number Eight (8) and Lot Number Nine (9) in the Wises’ Addition, and bounded on the north by Tower Drive and on the south by East Clay Street has been presented to Council praying that said alley between the points named, be vacated; and,

WHEREAS, Council is satisfied that there is good cause for such vacation as prayed for, and that such vacation will not be detrimental to the general interests, and ought to be made; and

WHEREAS, in that the Petitioner, as the sole owner of real property abutting said alley, is the only individual effected by any such vacation, thereby rendering public notice unnecessary, now, therefore,

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, State of Ohio:

SECTION 1: That the twelve (12) foot north–south alley lying between Lot Number Eight (8) and Lot Number Nine (9) in the Wises‘ Addition, and bounded on the north by Tower Drive and on the south by East Clay Street be and the same is hereby vacated.

SECTION 2: That this Ordinance be posted in the Village, according to law.

SECTION 3: That this Ordinance be and remain in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.

Den

President of Council

Gonthia & Massen.

Passed:

April 29

Mayor

2023

New Laura Eming

Attest:

Clerk of Council

Approved: April 29

2023

ALLEY/STREET VACATION PETITION

Philip L. Rooney Christie L. Ranzau

rooney & ranzau, ltd. attorneys at law 320 s. main st. findlay, ohio 45840 419-425-3821 flagcitylaw.com

Dated: April 28, 2023

TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL, VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD, OHIO:

We, the undersigned, being owners of property abutting the requested alley vacation described below, respectfully petition your Honorable Body to vacate the alley described as follows:

A twelve (12) foot north-south alley lying between Lot Number Eight (8) and Lot Number Nine (9) in the Wises‘ Addition, and bounded on the north by Tower Drive and on the south by East Clay Street.

A survey of the alley to be vacated is attached hereto.

The undersigned further requests that this matter be brought before your honorable body at its the earliest possible convenience.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.

Sincerely,

Estate of Rolland L. Rodabaugh

BY: ROONEY & RANZAU, LTD.

Agent for the Petitioner

Philip L. Rooney

I.Pipe Fd.

SE Cor Lot 4

123′(P)

FOR Flag City Title Agency, Inc. and Huntington National Bank

MORTGAGE LOCATION CERTIFICATE

JOB NO.#

23-0141

SUBDIVISION Oscar Wise’s 1st Addition

LOT # 7. 8. 9 & 10

COUNTY Hancock

OHIO

BUYER X OWNER☐ NAMF: Debra & Wesley Shrider CITY/VILLAGE Mt. Blanchard

TOWNSHIP:

DESCRIPTION Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10 in Oscar Wise’s 1st Addition

PROPERTY ADDRESS 303 E. Clay Street, Mt. Blanchard, Ohio 45867

Note:

House and Goroge Encroach Plotted Alley (Unimproved) Between Lots 8 and 9

12′ ALLEY

198.00′

57.4*

49.8‘

TOWER DRIVE. (16.5′ R/W)

99.00*

لله

19.50′

49.50′

99.00*

4377

HOUSE

99.00′

GARAGE

198.00′

198.00′

73′

12′ ALLEY

ste Drive

12′

49.50′

99.00′

E. CLAY STREET (60′ R/W)

SHED

KO FND.

SHED NO END.

198.00*

12′ ALLEY

CERTIFICATION: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING MORTGAGE LOCATION SURVEY WAS PREPARED FROM ACTUAL FIELD MEASUREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 4733-38, OHIO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND IS NOT A BOUNDARY SURVEY PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 4733-37 OF SAID CODE.

NOTE: THIS SERVICE PROVIDED FOR TITLE COMPANY AND/OR LENDER ONLY AND MUST NOT BE RELIED ON BY PROPERTY OWNER IN DETERMINING BOUNDARY LINES, SETBACK LINES, OR FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSESI

GRAPHIC SCALE

100

( IN FEET )

1 inch 50 ft.

DATE April 26, 2023

ле

Life #

GREGORY G. BURKS, P.S. #882 PETERMAN ASSOCIATES, INC. 3480 N. MAIN STREET FINDLAY, OHIO 45840

“STATE OF OHIO‘

GREGORY

BURKS S.8824

REGIST

FRID

SURVEYOR

PROFESSIONAL

1.Pipe Fd. SE Cor. Lot 4

FOR Flag City Title Agency, Inc. and Huntington National Bank

NAMF: Debro & Weslev Shrider

BUYER X OWNER CITY/VILLAGE Mt. Blanchard

TOWNSHIP

MORTGAGE LOCATION CERTIFICATE

JOB NO.# 23-0141

SUBDIVISION Oscar Wise’s 1st Addition

LOT # 7, 8, 9 & 10

COUNTY Hancock

OHIO

DESCRIPTION Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10 in Oscar Wise’s 1st Addition

PROPERTY ADDRESS 303 E. Cloy Street, Mt. Blanchard, Ohio 45867

Note:

House and Garage Encroach Plotted Alley (Unimproved) Between Lots &

and 9

12′ ALLEY

198.00′

TOWER DRIVE (16.5′ R/W)

99.00*

GARAGE

57.4

,8’6+

123′(P)

49.50′

99.00*

HOUSE

141

198.00‘

198.00′

12 ALLEY

Drive

12′

73‘

99.00‘

SHED NO FND.

SHED

NO FND.

49.50′

19.50

99.00′

E. CLAY STREET (60′ R/W)

198.00′

12′ ALLEY

NOTE: THIS SERVICE PROVIDED FOR TITLE COMPANY AND/OR LENDER ONLY AND MUST NOT BE RELIED ON BY PROPERTY OWNER IN DETERMINING BOUNDARY LINES, SETBACK LINES, OR FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSESI

GRAPHIC SCALE

¥50

100

( IN FEET )

1 inch 50

fl.

DATE

April 26, 2023

GREGORY G. BURKS, P.S. #8822 PETERMAN ASSOCIATES, INC.

3480 N. MAIN STREET

FINDLAY, OHIO 45840

STATE OF

OHIO

GRIGORY BLRXS

S-8824

–

PROFESSIONAL SURVEYOR

202300002796

05/02/2023 10:05 AM

Filed for Record in HANCOCK County, OH Tracy L. Coldren, Recorder Rec Fees: $34.00 ORDINANCE

OR Vol 2602 Pgs 3966 – 3966

ORDINANCE NO. 2023- 4

SEE Plat VOL 22

Page 241

AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION PLAT AS SHOWN TO BE MARKET STREET SHAFER’S THIRD ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT BLANCHARD, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code of Ohio, right-of-way dedications plats as shown thereon are to be accepted and dedicated by Village Council for public use.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Mount Blanchard, State of Ohio as follows:

SECTION 1: That the right-of-way dedication as shown on the “attached unexecuted” Market Street right-of-way dedication plat be and is hereby accepted by this Council and is hereby dedicated to public use.

SECTION 2: This Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the inhabitants of the Village of Mount Blanchard, Ohio, and for the further reason it is immediately necessary to accept said right-of-way dedication plat for public use.

WHEREFORE, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor.

PASSED

April 25, 2023

ATTEST Laura Sy

APPROVED

CLERK OF COUNCIL

5yes, ØNO

DESCRIPTION CHECKED

HANCOCK COUNTY ENGINEER

By_5-2-23 DC

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

Chester Man

MAYOR

VILLAGE OF MT BLANCHARD

PO BOX 333

MOUNT BLANCHARD, OH 45867

Inst #202300002796

i hereby certify that the conveyance is HEX

compliance with section 319.202 of the Revised Code.

HANCOCK COUNTY AUDITOR

Transferred

15/2/2023

Calametting.

CERTIFICATE OF CLERK AS TO PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE

I, LAURA EWING, Village Fiscal Officer of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, hereby certify that the attached

Ordinance/Resolution No.2023-04 was posted as required by law.

Ени

Laura Eus

Laura Ewing, Village Fiscal Officer

Village of Mt. Blanchard

RESOLUTION No. 2023-01

VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF MONEY NOT

PREVIOUSLY BUDGETED, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, State of Ohio, two-thirds (2/3) of all members elected or appointed thereto concurring:

SECTION 1. That from fund balances not previously budgeted, that an additional $34,000 be appropriated to fund 5101 (Water Fund).

SECTION 2. Council now approves the following appropriation of additional monies:

TO:

$34,000.00

5101-800

Water Fund – Capital Outlay

SECTION 3. That it is necessary to preserve the fiscal integrity of the Village of Mt. Blanchard and the same relates to the health, safety, and welfare of the Village and its inhabitants and that this Resolution is declared to be an emergency and shall go into effect immediately upon its adoption.

Passed this

day of

March

2023.

GoMarse

President

Attest:

Laura Eming

Fiscal Officer

Mayor

CERTIFICATE OF CLERK AS TO PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE

I, LAURA EWING, Village Fiscal Officer of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, hereby certify that the attached Ordinance Resolution No.2023-01 was posted as required by law.

Lama Eming

Laura Ewing, Village Fiscal Officer

Village of Mt. Blanchard

RESOLUTION NO. 002-2023

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF MT. BLANCHARD TO APPLY FOR AND SIGN THE NECESSARY AGREEMENT(S) TO ACCEPT AWARDED NATURE WORKS GRANT FUNDS FOR PROJECTS AT HURRICANE PARK.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio:

SECTION 1: That the Mayor of Village of Mount Blanchard be and he is hereby authorized to apply for and sign the necessary agreement(s) to accept Nature Works Grant funds at Hurricane Park.

SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period provided by law.

PASSED

5 yes, Øre

ATTEST Lausa uing

APPROVED

CLERK OF COUNCIL

April 25, 2023

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL

Musse

MAYOR

CERTIFICATE OF CLERK AS TO PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE

I, LAURA EWING, Village Fiscal Officer of the Village of Mt. Blanchard, hereby certify that the attached Ordinance/Resolution No. 2-2023 was posted as required by law.

Laws Er LamaEy

Laura Ewing, Village Fiscal Officer Village of Mt. Blanchard

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-5

SECTION l: WEEDS AND GRASSES

Any person owning or having charge of land within the Village of Mount Blanchard shall keep said property free and clear from all tall grass, noxious weeds and rank vegetation.

A. The terms “tall grass, noxious weeds and rank vegetation” as used herein, shall

include but not be limited to:

1. Any weeds such as jimson, burdock, ragweed, thistle, cocklebur, or other weeds of a like kind.

2. Any weeds, grasses, or plants other than trees, bushes, flowers or other

ornamental plants, growing to a height exceeding 8 inches.

SECTION ll: ENFORCEMENT

A. Upon being informed, and confirming through personal inspection, that tall grass,

1. The notice shall be served upon the owner, and any lessee, agent or tenant, in the following manner:

a. Personally by

b. In written form by way of letter, text and/or email.

SECTION lll: CLEAN UP

A. If the owner, lessee, agent, or tenant having charge of the land fails to comply

SECTION lV: VILLAGE PROCESS FOR COMPENSATION

1. A copy of the expenses shall be shared with the owner, lessee, agent or tenant having charge of such land and, thereby giving opportunity to compensate the Village.

Wherefore, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval on this __________day of ___________, 2023

____________________________ _________________________

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL MAYOR

PASSED ____________________________

ATTEST ____________________________

FISCAL OFFICER

APPROVED _________________________