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Norwich trustees press Hilliard officials on annexation and emergency service continuity
Summary
City of Hilliard officials met with Norwich trustees to discuss properties recently annexed into Hilliard; trustees urged the city to consider boundary adjustments or formal agreements because Norwich continues to provide fire and emergency services to some annexed areas.
Representatives from the City of Hilliard met with Norwich Township trustees in October to discuss several parcels recently annexed to Hilliard but still relying on township services. Trustees told city officials they were concerned that annexation without service agreements could delay emergency response and complicate funding and jurisdictional responsibilities.
City staff said they would bring the matter to the Hilliard mayor and city council for further discussion. Trustees requested written follow-up and asked that the city consider the potential to adjust boundaries or enter formal service agreements so that residents and first responders have clear operational guidance. The transcript records the board thanking the city officials for attending and noting that any formal city action would require Hilliard council approval.
The board also received notices of several annexation hearings and county public meetings; one county annexation hearing was scheduled for Dec. 9, 1998 regarding property the county records show as being proposed for annexation to the City of Hilliard.
Next steps: trustees asked the clerk to remain in contact with city staff and to attend any upcoming hearings; trustees said they would evaluate potential memorandums of understanding or service contracts if proposed.
