Resolutions

Resolution Number	of the year	Subject
1	2023	Authorizing the Formation of a Local Development Corporation
3	2022	Resolution Adopting Fees Pertaining To The Licensing Of Dogs
2	2022	Request for State Acquisition of Camp Barton and Intention to Negotiate a Cooperative Operation and Management Agreement of the Acquired Property
12	2021	Support for NYS Rural Ambulance Task Force, Senate Bill S3503C
10	2021	Memorandum of Understanding For Cooperation Among Municipalities For The Preservation Of Camp Barton
.	2020	Resolution - Standard Wkday

Local Laws

Local Law Number	of the year	Filed on	Subject
4	2024	Dec 20, 2024	A local law to allow tax bill insertions.
3	2024	Nov 26, 2024	A local law to override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law section 3-c for Fiscal Year 2025.
2	2024	May 21, 2024	A local law to supersede Local Law number 1 of 1995 and returning Grievance Day to the fourth Tuesday of May.
1	2024	Feb 23, 2024	A local law to authorize a real property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers pursuant to Real Property Tax Law section 466-a.
1	2022	Nov 28, 2022	A local law to override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law section 3-c.
3	2021	Jul 12, 2021	A local law to opt out of allowing cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site consumption sites as authorized under Article 4 of Cannabis Law.
2	2021	May 10, 2021	A local law granting partial property tax exemption to certain seniors and persons with disabilities; setting income limits for the same; and repealing Local Law number 1 of 1999 and resolution of January 8, 2007 and local law number 1 of 2021.
1	2021	Mar 04, 2021	A local law granting partial property tax exemption to certain seniors and persons with disabilities; setting income limits for the same; and repealing Local Law number 1 of 1999 and resolution of January 8, 2007.
1	2020	Feb 20, 2020	A local law regulating parking of vehicles on Town streets, roads, and highways during winter months and during times of public highway emergencies.
2	2019	Jul 31, 2019	A local law to amend the Land Management Ordinance to address towers and other structures over 35 feet in height, pursuant to Town Law section 130.
1	2019	Apr 05, 2019	A local law to amend the Land Management Ordinance to address electricity production systems, pursuant to Town Law section 130.
1	2018	Apr 16, 2018	A local law to amend the Town of Covert Land Management Ordinance; adopted pursuant to Town Law section 130.
2	2017	Aug 23, 2017	A local law allowing common, safe items to be excluded from the dangerous fireworks definition as permitted by New York State Penal Law ection 405(b).
1	2017	Aug 23, 2017	A local law imposing a temporary one year moratorium on approvals for solar energy facilities, wind energy facilities, and cellular communications towers.
1	2010	Dec 10, 2010	A local law dog control law.
2	2009	Jan 22, 2010	A local law providing for the alternative veterans' exemption from the real property taxation.
1	2009	Jul 13, 2009	A local law establishing "Right to Farm".
2	2004	Nov 2, 2004	A local law allowing bingo in the Town of Covert.
1	2004	May 24, 2004	A local law to increase the salary of Town Justice Elizabeth D. Raymond.
1	2003	Dec 15, 2003	A local law providing a four-year term for the elective office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Covert.
2	2003	Dec 15, 2003	A local law providing a four-year term for the elective office of the Town Superintendent of Highways of the Town of Covert.
1	2001	Feb 22, 2001	A local law to regulate adult entertainment facilities.
1	1999	Dec 03, 1999	A local law providing partial exemption from real property taxes for people with disabilities and limited income.
2	1996	Nov 06, 1996	A local law authorizing games of chance by authorized organizations.
1	1987	Mar 31, 1987	A local law to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas.
1	1983	Jun 27, 1983	A local law stating the Town of Covert will not enforce the Uniform Fire and Building Code.
1	1979	Jul 09, 1979	A local law prohibit dumping of garbage and or refuse originating outside the Town.

Local Laws are filed with the New York Department of State. 

2026 APPOINTMENTS

Highway Superintendent MacCheyne appoints Roger Ike as Deputy Highway Superintendent.

Town Clerk Adams-Compton appoints Brian Quan as Deputy Town Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics, and Tax Collector. Wage shall be $23.58 per hour.

Town Justice Schmidt appoints Lucille Smith as Clerk to the Town Justice. Wage shall be $23.58 per hour.

Supervisor Reynolds makes the following appointments for 2026:

Bookkeeper and Secretary to the Supervisor: Nancy Swartwood

Budget Officer: Michael Reynolds

Deputy Supervisor: Deborah Nottke

Town Assessment Committee: Michael Reynolds and Todd Wyckoff

Historian for the Town: Chelsea Hastings

Highway Committee: Todd Wyckoff (Chairman) and Barbara Soyka

Courts, Ordinances, and Law Enforcement: Barbara Soyka (Chairwoman) and John "Ben" Guthrie

Utilities and Insurance: John "Ben" Guthrie (Chairman) and Deborah Nottke

Personnel: Deborah Nottke (Chairwoman) and Barbara Soyka

Buildings and Grounds: John "Ben" Guthrie (Chairman) and Todd Wyckoff

Fire and Ambulance: Deborah Nottke (Chairwoman), Todd Wyckoff, and Michael Reynolds

Planning and Land Management Ordinance: John "Ben" Guthrie (Chairman) and Todd Wyckoff

Any appointments which may have been overlooked shall continue to be filled by the incumbent subject to review by the appropriate appointing authority.