County attorney to send letter opposing Franklin County's proposed Carl Lake water reallocation
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Summary
Granville County's attorney presented a draft letter opposing Franklin County's request to reallocate raw water from Carl Lake; the board voted to approve the letter and directed the attorney to pursue regional options and follow-up work as needed.
Granville County’s attorney presented a draft letter on April 6 opposing Franklin County’s request to reallocate raw water supply from the Carl Lake Regional Water System and urged a regional approach to water allocation.
County Attorney Turner briefed the board on Franklin County’s request and reminded commissioners that the board has consistently supported regional solutions to allocate Carl Lake’s raw water supplies. Commissioners said they want the county’s position communicated strongly and asked the attorney to pursue legal and administrative follow-up through regional economic development and intergovernmental channels.
One commissioner noted the potential revenue impacts for participating municipalities and the regional water system if Franklin County takes its requested allocation unilaterally. The board voted to approve the attorney’s draft letter and authorized additional work to protect Granville County’s interests, asking staff to return with any suggested legal steps or messaging.
The board’s action was a voice vote in favor; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript. The letter and any subsequent filings are to be handled by the county attorney and coordinated with regional partners.
