The 22nd annual meeting of NOCCOG was held on October 27, 2005 at the Franklin Hotel in Rome with approximately 100 people in attendance.
Guest speaker for the evening was Charlie Murphy, the director of Local Government Services at the NY Department of State. Ms. Murphy spoke in depth regarding the many funding programs available through the "Quality Communities" program. Ms. Murphy also presented information regarding the expanded "Shared Municipal Services Incentives" awards program, which fosters grant funding for innovative shared services of two or more municipalites, including school districts.
NOCCOG Vice Chairman Arnie Talgo gave a presentation about the formidable and lengthy career with NOCCOG by recently retired Circuit Rifer, Steve Hunter. Chairman Robert Sauer spoke about Hunter's many years of dedicated service and presented him with a plaque with a commemorative inscription. Hunter graciously accepted the honorarium and spoke of how much he enjoyed his years serving the municipalities and working with the numerous public officials and community residents.
Chairman Sauer gave his annual report and discussed projects in which NOCCOG is currently involved, as well as recent accomplishments. He thanked the NOCCOG communities for their support and thanked the circuit riders for their hard work and efforts.
NOCCOG Fiscal Officer Mark Scheidelman gave the financial report and noted the expenses for 2005 were staying within budget projections. All member municipalities paid their yearly dues for 2005 for the 14th consecutive year.
Scheidelman referenced the proposed 2006 budget approved by the NOCCOG Executive Committee, noting an increase in mileage reimbursement due to higher gasoline costs. He also noted the anticipated fund balance would offset expenses for 2006, however, in order to keep a balanced budget and remain solvent, the Executive Committee has proposed an increase of dues for member municipalities to $500 per year, as cited in the proposed budget. A motion was made, seconded and carried to increase dues in 2006 for member municipalities from $500 per year to $550 per year.
A motion was made, seconded and carried to accept the 2006 NOCCOG proposed budget.
Nominating Committee member John Buczek, Supervisor Town of Floyd presented the slate of officers for 2006:
Robert Sauer of Camden - Chairman
Arnie Talgo of Steuben - Vice Chairman
Mark Scheidelman of Trenton- Fiscal Officer
There were no further nominations and the nominating process was closed. Peter Billard, Mayor of the Village of Remsen and Nominating Committee member, requested that a single ballot be cast for the slate. Motion was made , seconded and carried.
There being no further business, the meeting concluded and was adjourned.
