Village of Odessa Newsletter: Fall '07

The following information was included in the Fall 2007 newsletter issued to Odessa residents by the Village of Odessa clerk's office.

Village of Odessa
E-Mail: Villageofodessa@stny.rr.com
Fall 2007 Newsletter

Address:
300 East Main Street, PO Box 103
Odessa, NY 14869

Telephone:
(607) 594-2100

Office Fax:
(607) 594-4282

Office Hours:

Mon. – Wed. & Fridays
8 am – 1pm

Thursday
1pm – 6pm

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Village Board Meetings

Please Note Change

Starting November 2007 the Village Board will be meeting at 7:30pm on the 3rd Monday.
Members of the public are welcome.

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We Need You!

The elected officials of Odessa are again looking for the help of our citizens. We are considering naming our Village Offices. As you know, the most important building in Odessa is known only as the “Municipal Building”. We are considering changing that and would like your thoughts.

The way we would like to change this is by honoring the past. Our goal would be to name the building after an intricate member of our Village from the past. What are your thoughts?

Please drop a note, e-mail or mail us your thoughts. The addresses and e-mail can be found at the top of the newsletter.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from all of you.

-- The Elected Officials of Odessa

**Deadline is November 16, 2007**

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TRICK OR TREATING HOURS
IN THE VILLAGE
WILL BE 6-8PM - OCTOBER 31, 2007

PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY!!!

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Planning Board News

Planning Board Meetings are the Third Monday of each month at 7pm in the Municipal Building.

The Planning Board is looking for a resident to serve on the Planning Board. Please contact Jeff Greuber.

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Zoning Board of Appeals

The Village is looking for two more residents interested in joining the Zoning Board of Appeals. Interested parties please contact the Village office.

The Clerk’s office will be closed to observe the following Holidays for 2007:
Veteran’s Day, Monday, November 12th
Thanksgiving, November 22nd & 23rd
Christmas, December 25th & 26th

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Department of Public Works

Leaf Pickup
The Village DPW will pick up leaves on a regular basis. Please make sure that leaves are placed in bags (paper bags are preferred since they can be recycled along with the leaves) or containers. PLEASE make sure the bag or container can be hoisted aloft; if the container is too heavy it will be left.

Do Not Blow Leaves into the Road
This is illegal and can cause accidents, so please keep the leaves on your property.

Branches
Due to new equipment being purchased, the DPW asks that village residents place the branches PARALLEL to the road. This way we will be able to use our grapple attachment to pick up the branches and place them in the truck.

Snow Removal
DPW would like to remind residents that plowing or snowblowing snow into the village streets is illegal.
Please keep the snow on your property.

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Community News

Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library
Benefit for the Library
ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST

Sunday, November 4th
8am- 11am
Montour Moose Club

Storybook Hours
Storybook hour sessions will continue to be on
Tuesday mornings at 10am.

In Honor of Children’s Book Week
Gregorio Pedroza, a Bilingual Storyteller,
will be at the Library November 14th at 3pm.

Look for the Library at the
Odessa United Methodist Bazaar

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Village News

The Village of Odessa has contracted with a local Tree Service from Elmira to take down several trees in need of removal. The Village also requested a “price break” for our Village residents. Mr. Eugene Voorhees of Twin Tier Landscaping and Tree Service has given the following rates for YOU!

Resident Tree Prices:

Up to 10' Trees $300

10' – 15' Trees $375

15' to 20' Trees $450

20' to 24' Trees $550

The above prices are taking the trees down, with resident being responsible for clean up.

Cleaning Up Trees and Brush averages between $150-$200.

Grinding out stumps – Price averages between $25 to $150 per stump.

You can contact Mr. Voorhees at 734-9356 or his cell phone number 481-0344

REMEMBER when obtaining a quote from Mr. Voorhees that the Village picks up brush. So if you are able to get the brush to the curb, the Village will remove the brush.

**Mr. Voorhees has the appropriate Liability Insurance to work in the Village, if you would like to see a copy of his certificate, please contact the Village Clerk.

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The Village held a meeting on May 23rd with several concerned residents in the Village attending with regards to the ever growing cat population that has caused spraying on resident’s porches and pool decks, and cat fights at all hours of the night. Georgie Taylor from the Schuyler County Humane Society was in attendance and offered to assist the Village any way they could. The Humane Society has a Spay and Neuter Service.

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When walking your dog, please be considerate of your fellow residents;
please clean up after your dog.

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Village Ordinance No. 48
Control and Seizure of Dogs

Summary: All dogs, while off the owner’s premises, are to be restrained by a leash or by accompaniment and control of the owner or other responsible person. The Schuyler Sheriff’s department is authorized to seize and impound any dog not so restrained or controlled found off the owner’s premises. Every dog so seized shall be impounded at the Schuyler County Pound.

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Village Recyclable Pickup

Recyclables are picked up in the Village of Odessa on the second Monday of each month. This is done very early in the morning. It is suggested that recyclables be put out on Sunday evenings.

Garbage service is not provided by the Village.

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Village Justice

The Town of Catharine office on Grant Road handles ALL of the Village of Odessa’s court proceedings. You may contact the Town at (607)594-2273.

Town of Catharine hours are Monday, Tuesday & Thursday from 9 am to 2 pm and
Wednesday 4 pm to 7 pm; the office is closed on Fridays.

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Food Pantry Schedule 2007

The Food Pantry will be held on the following dates in the Community Room from 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Sunday, November 11th & 25th
Sunday, December 9th & 23rd

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VILLAGE OFFICIALS

VILLAGE DPW SUPERINTENDENT: Tim Jaynes

VILLAGE DPW DEPUTY SUPT.: Loren Walp

VILLAGE GARAGE PHONE: (607) 594-2533

FIRE CHIEF: John Jelliff
FIRE DEPT. PHONE: (607) 594-2157

EMERGENCY CALLS: 911

CODE ENFORCEMENT: Chip Seager
PHONE (607) 594-3575
(607) 426-4908

VILLAGE JUSTICE: Contact Town of Catharine @
(607) 594-2273

VILLAGE ATTORNEY: Timothy Mattison
(607) 734-5204

TAX ASSESSOR: Randy Deal
(607) 594-3666

BOARD MEMBERS
Mayor: Robert Ketchum. Home (607) 594-3433

Deputy Mayor: Rita Decker. Home (607) 594-2661
Work (607) 535-7015

Trustees:
Keith T. Pierce Home (607) 594-6344
Robin Thoman Home (607) 594-3703
Peggy Tomassi Home (607) 594-3598

Clerk-Treasurer: Kristi A. Pierce. Home (607) 594-6344
Deputy Clerk: Kay Collins Home (607) 594-3812