VILLAGE OF MONTOUR FALLS

Welcome to the Village of Montour Falls!

Welcome to the Village of Montour Falls!

As the southern gateway to the Finger Lakes Region Montour Falls is noted for its natural as well as its historical beauty. Surrounded by hills rising 1,000 feet, it is the focal point for seven natural glens which radiate from its borders, with more than a score of beautiful waterfalls, all located in this “VALLEY OF TUMBLING WATERS.”

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Public Notice

As we begin this new year, I am ready to close the book on 2022 and welcome 2023! Last year brought new challenges to all of us as we continue navigating uncharted paths forward with COVID. While the way we operated as an organization evolved throughout the year, we were proud to still provide the same level of services to the residents that Montour Falls has come to expect. It is important for me to recognize all of the Village's accomplishments from 2022. I am proud of what we accomplished. Not one of the services we provide or progress towards our goals would be possible without a cohesive Village Board and dedicated staff. I am proud of all of them. This amazing team continues to be focused on moving key initiatives forward. Our 2022 accomplishments will be our springboard into 2023. Please look at our successes:

Working with NYS Department of Transportation and Sealand Construction to finalize work of the $6M construction project involving State Route 14 and State Route 224. The Village installed a new lighted sign that welcomes travelers to the southern entrance of the Village, with additional signage to come in 2023.
The Board approved purchasing a pickup truck and a stump grinder for the DPW and accepted a bid to replace the roof on the Village Hall.
As part of the ongoing purchase of the Marina, a property survey has been completed along with approximately $9,000.00 in dock repair. The staff up graded 10 camp sites electrical service and several dangerous trees were removed as part of the Village tree management program.
The DPW demolished an unsafe building at the well site and installed a drain pipe on Belle Cornell Drive with assistance from the Schuyler County Soil and Water dept.
The DPW started a drainage repair project on Henry Street that will continue into 2023. A new curb and sidewalk improvement project started on E. South Street that will continue into 2023.
The Village Code Enforcement’s efforts to improve the communities building and housing stock resulted in acquiring 114-116 Owego Street and has had a positive impact on several other properties.
Our Village completed a NYSERDA Energy Efficiency Campaign and received $75,000.00 in sustainable grant funds. Through a matching grant, the Village completed an engineering study of the levee as part of a multi-step process to certify the levee for FEMA as required. The Village was awarded a $571,000.00 grant for stormwater system improvements on Owego Street. We also received $105,000.00 in federal funding with no local match for a two-port level 3 EV charger and a two-port level 2 EV charger. Our Food Scraps program continues to grow and has removed 26 tons of food waste, 4 tons of wood waste, 156 tons of Co2 and 6.25 tons of methane from the waste stream since its inception in November of 2020. These accomplishments continue to move our Village as a regional leader and a sustainable community.
As Mayor, I was able to appoint a new Clerk and a new Treasurer separating these functions from a single Clerk/Treasurer position and meeting the recommendations of our fiscal auditors.
The Board approved a Public Safety Department pilot. The community response has been positive as they add another layer of life and property safety improvement to village residents.
As we emerged from COVID the Fire Dept. held their annual festival, we hosted Willow Running’s Finger Lakes Festival of Races and the Harvest Festival.

In addition to these key projects, the dedicated Village staff continues to provide high-quality customer service while processing a record number of requests from residents in the community. This team is hard at work throughout the year and often works after hours. It’s truly the quality of their work, not just in the quantity, that impresses me most. This team is passionate about what they do and enjoys helping those they serve.

I am committed to working with the Village Board to continue our efforts in 2023. Together, we are excited to keep the momentum going when it comes to projects and events in the works. Working in collaboration with the community is a major priority for the Board and I as this year moves forward. I believe residents provide a wealth of ideas and perspectives. Montour Falls is a wonderful community because of the contributions of everyone who lives and works here, and I am very proud to represent this Village we call home.

As I look ahead to this exciting year, it’s my hope for all residents that 2023 is ultimately filled with opportunity and joy, and that we can celebrate another year together in our beautiful Village. Thank you and Happy New Year!

Hon. James P. Ryan | Mayor
Village of Montour Falls

Important Dates

PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF MONTOUR FALLS

The Village of Montour Falls Board of Trustees will meet at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 2nd, 2023, and Thursday, February 16th, 2023 for budget workshops. The regular Village Board Meeting will immediately follow the workshops, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The workshop and board meeting will be held in the board room of the Village Hall, 408 West Main Street, Montour Falls, NY.

Emily Byers, Clerk
Village of Montour Falls
Dated: January 20, 2023

The next meeting of the Sustainability Committee is scheduled for March 14th, 2023 at 2PM via Zoom. The meeting is available for virtual participation. The Zoom Link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85724906906?pwd=Z3FVMXBIYzd1V09oLytyV0NrUTJoUT09

Meeting ID: 857 2490 6906
Passcode: 504183

Request for Proposals

There are no current RFPs. For more information regarding the procurement policy and process, please contact the Village Clerk at clerk@villageofmontourfalls.com.

Sustainability

The Village of Montour Falls is committed to becoming a resillient and sustainable community. In 2019, Montour Falls became a certified Bronze Climate Smart Community and now it is working towards the silver certification. The village has already recieved over $60,000 of sustainability grants and will continue to strive for more. These initiatives have allowed the village to improve our infrastructure and economy while ensuring that future generations will be able live healthy, prosperous lives. Read more about our initiatives and projects by clicking the link below!

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