It’s that time of year again. With frozen water expected to fall from the sky in weeks to come, winter parking hours are officially in force. Descending Nov. 15 through April 1, the restrictions prohibit parking on city and village streets between the hours of 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. in order for city crews to keep streets clear of snow.
A fine of $20 potentially awaits those who leave their vehicles on the street and inhibit city and village crew efforts to remove said snow.
As for Boyd, there’s good news. The village snow truck will be repaired, approval coming at the November board meeting.
“Utilities and public works,” Village President Bob Geist announced in department reports Monday night. Department head Bob LaMarche started with an update on the village snow truck.`
“The snow hauler truck is still at the shop,” LaMarche said. “Tony talked to Mike. It’s looking like $4,000 to get a new transmission or a good rebuilt one.” With a ninety day warranty and a new clutch to consider as well, nothing had been ordered, pending the meeting. Time was of the essence.
“It’s either fix it or buy a new one,” Trustee Michael Eslinger said of his thoughts on the matter. “And a new truck is probably going to cost a lot more.”
With no one opposed to repairs and consent given for five thousand and under, the Boyd snow truck should be ready for the first snowfall.
That wasn’t all for LaMarche’s report from utilities and public works
“We’re going to have the DNR come back,” LaMarche said as he reported a valve at the treatment plant. “It doesn’t close fast enough.”
At present the plant is decanting off another line, with the valve having issues to be looked at.
For the present, remember winter parking rules.