Council of Governments

The Schuyler County Council Of Governments is an association of municipal governments and school districts who’s mission is to provide a forum for discussion and negotiation leading to agreements for increased efficiency, fiscal responsibility and improved quality of government services.

In July of 2005, the County formed a Council of Governments (COG), consisting of the chief elected officials from each of the twelve towns and villages, the Chief School Officers from the two school districts, and representatives of the County Legislature (2). After adopting by-laws and selecting officers, the COG has identified a number of areas to collaborate in to accomplish their mission.

The SCCOG’s meets at least quarterly.  Their short term goals include:  expanding cooperation among taxing entities and reducing duplication of services, pertaining to both the municipalities and school districts; improving communication among municipalities and County Government; through increased interaction and communication, increase the level of public collaboration and sharing of services within Schuyler County.

          Goals identified for 2009 –

• Land Use Initiative/Housing
• Building Inspections
• Countywide Recycling

          The slate of officers for 2009: 

• President ~ Dale Walter, Mayor for the Village of Burdett
• Vice President ~ Ben Dickens, Supervisor for the Town of Hector
• Secretary ~ Peggy Tomassi, Trustee for the Village of Odessa

Contact information for Schuyler County Towns & Villages:   

Town of Catharine
5182 Park Road
Odessa, NY 14869
607-594-2273
Fax: 607-594-2274
Supervisor John VanSoest

Town of Cayuta
P.O. Box 85
Cayuta, NY 14824
607-594-2507
Fax: 607-594-2507
Supervisor David M. Reed

Town of Dix
304 7th Street
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
607-535-7973
Fax: 607-535-2590
Supervisor Harold Russell

Town of Hector
5097 NYS Rte. 227
Burdett, NY 14818
607-546-5286
Fax: 607-546-5200
Supervisor Benjamin Dickens

Town of Montour
P.O. Box 579
Montour Falls, NY 14865
607-535-9476
Fax: 607-535-8897
Supervisor David Scott

Town of Orange
899 Hornby Road
Beaver Dams, NY 14812
607-962-2978
Fax: 607-962-1003
Supervisor William F. Mullaney

Town of Reading
P.O. Box 5
Reading Center, NY 14876
607-535-7459
Fax: 607-535-2109
Supervisor Marvin Switzer

Town of Tyrone
435 County Rte 23
Dundee, NY 14837-9313
607-292-3705
Supervisor Lisa Bishop

Village of Burdett
3830 Main Street
Burdett, NY 14818-0234
607-546-2266
Fax: 607-546-4466
Mayor Dale Walter

Village of Montour Falls
408 W. Main Street
Montour Falls, NY 14865-0812
607-535-7367
Fax: 607-535-7076
Mayor Donna Kelley

Village of Odessa
300 E. Main Street
Odessa, NY 14869
607-594-2100
Fax: 607-594-4282
Mayor Keith T. Pierce

Village of Watkins Glen
303 N. Franklin Street
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
607-535-2736
Fax: 607-535-7621
Mayor Judith H. Phillips