OLDC

Ovid Local Development Corporation (OLDC)

Mission Statement: 

To assist the redevelopment of the Town of Ovid, with an initial focus on Main Street

  • Formed via a Town of Ovid Resolution #9 of 2025 on August 13, 2025.
  • A Not-For-Profit 501(c)(3)
  • Local volunteers – consisting of past and present Ovid residents.

Ovid LDC Board Meetings 2026 (NEW LOCATION – Starting 1/21/2026)

  • 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
  • Ovid Firehouse – 2136 Brown Street, Ovid, NY 14521

Email Us At: ovidldc@townofovidny.gov

2026 Board Members

Board Agendas 

2026

01-21-2026 Agenda

01-07-2026 Agenda

2025

12-17-25 Agenda

12-3-2025 Agenda

11-19-25 Agenda

11-5-25 Agenda

10-15-25 Agenda

Board Notes

2026

1-7-2026 Meeting Notes

2025

12-17-25 Mtg Notes

12-3-25 Mtg Notes

11-19-25 Mtg Notes

11-5-25 Mtg Notes

10-15-25 Mtg Notes

9-24-25 Mtg Notes pg 1

9-24-25 Mtg Notes 2

Policies

Ovid LDC – Organizational Resolution and Policies – Adopted 1-7-2026

Ovid LDC Exhibit A – Certificate of Incorporation_Waiting Info

Ovid LDC Exhibit B – By-Laws – Adopted 1-7-2026

Ovid LDC Exhibit C – Pro Retained and Approved Relationships_Waiting info

Ovid LDC Exhibit D-1 Certification of No Conflict of Interest – Adopted Signed 1-7-2026

Ovid LDC Exhibit D-2 – Acknowledgement of Fiduciary Duties and Responsibilities -Adopted Signed 1-7-2026

Ovid LDC Exhibit E – Cert of the CEO and CFO – Adopted 1-7-2026

Ovid LDC Exhibit F – Compensation Reimbursement and Attendance Policy – Adopted 1-7-2026

Ovid LDC Exhibit G – Code of Ethics – Adopted 1-7-2026

OVID LDC Exhibit H- Whistleblower Policy – Adopted 1-7-2026

Ovid LDC Exhibit I – Investment Policy – Adopted 1-7-2026

Ovid LDC Exhibit K – Disposition of Property Guidelines – Adopted 1-7-2026

Committees:

Governance

  • Gary Xavier (Chair)
  • Bruce Murray
  • Ellen Smith

Ovid LDC Governance Committee Charter – Adopted 11-19-25

Audit & Finance

  • John Keeler (Chair)
  • David Hughes
  • Jodie Vanselow
  • Larry Nikula

Ovid LDC Audit Committee Charter – Adopted 11-19-25

Ovid LDC Finance Committee Charter – Adopted 11-19-25

Annual Reports & Documents