Beth Rumsey, Staff Writer

The issue of the use of golf carts on town streets was discussed at the Osgood Town Council meeting held on Tuesday, September 16. Even though the town has an ordinance allowing golf cart use, users can still be ticketed by the state police, according to town attorney Mary Ann Gay. According to Gay, county prosecutor Ric Hertel researched the issue and determined that the state law does overrule local ordinances.

Osgood Town Marshal, John Hegge, told the council that the golf cart issue is being considered at the state level, and believes that if enough golf cart owners push the issue, a change might be made in the law. Attorney Gay will revise the ordinance to remove the portion allowing golf carts. Council pointed out that ATV’s such as mules are still allowed on the streets.

Renda Jones, Margaret Mary Community Hospital, introduced Dr. Thomas DeCilles as the new physician at the Osgood Primary Care. According to DeCilles, he and his wife Dr. Jean Beischel, grew up in this area, and they are “planning to stay awhile.” Jones noted, “Dr. DeCilles brings a lot to the community.”

The council unanimously agreed to prepare the industrial park to make it shovel ready. According to the town attorney, a topographical map will be needed along with the utilities platted, the road widened, and the railroad crossing repaired. The town will consider approaching the Reynolds Foundation for assistance in funding this project.

In other business:
• Permission was granted to contact property owners Ira Turner, Larry Winters and Les Stratton for unsafe building violations.

• The council unanimously approved the request of Jerry Rollins for the deed to his share of the alley located near the Moose Lodge.

• The lease for the town police car was unanimously approved.

• The bond resolution #7 for the construction of the new library in Milan was approved.

• Trick or Treat night was set for Friday, October 31 from 5-7 p.m.

• Sealed bids for the 2002 Crown Victoria police car will be accepted and opened at the October meeting. The car will be parked at the old Task Unit One building for people to look at. The car will be sold as is.

• Wastewater superintendent Tony Wood reported that the department is continuing inspections and is following up on sump pump problems.

• Donald Dunbar commended the street department on the improvements made in town, such as the area around the quarry. “They have done a very good job,” he noted.

All council members were in attendance, with Attorney Mary Ann Gay present to advise. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m.