OVID TOWN BOARD
Regular Monthly Meeting
The regular meeting of the Ovid Town Board was called to order at
The minutes of the
A public hearing was opened with a motion by Councilman Wilkins, a
second by Councilman Borst and approval by all at
With a motion by Councilman Wilkins, a second by Councilman Borst,
and approval by all the Board set the fees for dogs at $7.50 for altered
dogs and $18.00 for unaltered dogs.
A representative of the Edith B Ford Library spoke to the board,
thanking them for their support, and highlighting new and on going
programs at the library.
Councilman Hubbard read an e-mail he had received from Michele and
Kevin Mannella regarding a dilapidated house in their neighborhood.
Councilman Hubbard will contact code enforcement.
Highway Superintendent Jack Wickham presented his highway report.
Jack discussed with the Board progress on the new truck. Jack
announced that replacement of the Rock River Rd Bridge was almost
complete. The Board requested that some pictures be taken of the
project. Discussion was had regarding setting standards for installation
of culvert pipes on Town roads. With a motion by Councilman Hubbard, a
second by Councilman Borst, and approval by all the Board set the
minimum length at 30ft, the maximum length at 40ft and the minimum
diameter to be 12 inches subject to the discretion of the Highway
Superintendent. Discussion was had regarding plowing of County Roads by
the Town. It was felt by the Board that the County had to pay more money
for us to continue the plowing. Walt will follow up. Jack also presented
his transfer station report.
The Town Clerk’s Report and moneys collected for October were
accepted into the record. As Land Use Officer, the Town Clerk submitted
his report on activity with land use permits within the town.
Board Members received a copy of the Bookkeeper’s report.
Supervisor Prouty presented a report from his office.
Under unfinished business discussion was had regarding the
preliminary budget. With a motion by Councilman Borst, a second by
Councilman Wilkins and approval by all, the Board set the Planning Board
budget at $4000.00 and the Highway machinery budget at $75,000.00. With
a motion by Councilman Borst, a second by Councilman Wilkins and
approval by all, the Board approved the 2011 budget with the above
amendments. Regarding the Planning Board discussion was had on how they
will proceed.
Under new business it was noted that the BAR had a member whose term
was expired. With a motion by Councilman Wilkins, a second by Councilman
Borst, and approval by all, the Board re-appointed Sharon Reagin to a
four year term on the Board of Assessment Review.
It was noted by Councilman Hubbard the lack of press coverage at the
meetings. It was suggested that a letter be sent to the official
newspapers requesting that they cover the meetings for news exposure to
the public. Also Councilman Borst offered to work on the Web page to
update the page making it more informative and more user friendly.
Following the Audit of the bills, Vouchers #408-442, were approved
for payment with a motion by Councilman Wilkins, a second by Councilman
Borst, and approval by all, for Abstract #11 for $47,587.02.
Supervisor Prouty adjourned the meeting at