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Granville board ratifies minutes, accepts reports and authorizes $84,809.21 in claims; meeting adjourns at 7:20 p.m.
Summary
At the Nov. 4 meeting the Granville Village Board ratified Oct. 7 minutes, accepted monthly reports, audited and authorized $84,809.21 in claims across multiple funds, and adjourned after a short public comment period in which a youth program proposal was presented.
The Granville Village Board convened Nov. 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Municipal Center. After the Pledge of Allegiance, the board took several routine actions, accepted monthly reports and heard public comment before adjourning at 7:20 p.m.
Trustee Dean Hyatt moved to ratify the draft minutes of Oct. 7 as posted to the village website; Trustee Denise Davies seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Deputy Mayor Gordon Smith moved to accept monthly reports from the Local Ordinance Officer, Village Court, Fire Department and Water Department (three satisfactory water samples); Trustee Heather Leaman seconded and that motion also passed unanimously.
The board audited and authorized payment of claims totaling $84,809.21, distributed as follows: General Fund $30,088.03; Water Fund $9,347.12; Sewer Fund $22,487.77; Senior Shuttle $1,336.63; unaudited vouchers $21,549.66. Trustee Heather Leaman moved to authorize payment; Deputy Mayor Gordon Smith seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
During the Mayor’s reports the board received announcements about the Nov. 5 national election and a polling‑location change to the Town Offices, upcoming vacancies on the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board alternates, and an update on a community website expected to be completed in December with a January launch. The board also authorized the village attorney to draft proposed local legislation for a 1% gross receipts tax on utilities and set a public hearing for Dec. 2.
In public comment Mrs. Robin Anderson of St. Mary’s Church requested support for restarting a non‑denominational youth program for grades 6–12; Trustee Dean Hyatt suggested volunteers could help clean and store veterans banners and the mayor said the banner project could be a fit for youth volunteers. With no other business the board adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Votes at a glance: • Ratify minutes (Oct. 7): mover Trustee Dean Hyatt; second Trustee Denise Davies; outcome: carried unanimously. • Accept monthly reports: mover Deputy Mayor Gordon Smith; second Trustee Heather Leaman; outcome: carried unanimously. • Authorize claims payment ($84,809.21): mover Trustee Heather Leaman; second Deputy Mayor Gordon Smith; outcome: carried unanimously. • Direct attorney to draft GRT legislation and advertise hearing (Dec. 2): mover Trustee Denise Davies; second Trustee Dean Hyatt; outcome: carried unanimously. • Adjourn: mover Trustee Heather Leaman; second Deputy Mayor Gordon Smith; outcome: carried without objection.
