The Northern Oneida County Council of Governments (NOCCOG) held its 2008 meeting and dinner October 23rd at the Franklin Hotel in Rome.
Over 90 local, county and state officials gathered in recognition of NOCCOG's 25th annual meeting.
A business meeting was held with reports from executive board chairman, Bob Sauer and fiscal officer Mark Scheidelman. Members adopted the 2009 NOCCOG budget and elected the executive committee for the coming year. Re-elected to office for 2009 are Bob Sauer as Chairman, Arnie Talgo as Vice Chair, and Mark Scheidelman as fiscal officer. Tug Hill Commission Executive Director John Bartow reported on several regional projects, the results from the local leaders survey earlier this year and community forums planned for 2009.After the business meeting, circuit rider Gerry Ritter presented a slide show highlighting NOCCOG's beginning in 1981, growth over the years, current projects, and goals for the future. Also recognized were those individuals who have served NOCCOG communities as circuit riders over the years.
