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Board seeks meeting to resolve Tarrytown/Glenville fire-district billing dispute
Summary
Board members discussed an outstanding contract and disputed invoice from the Tarrytown/Glenville fire district, noting the last payment was in 2023 and that delays, incorrect bills and communication lapses have complicated payment; members proposed a joint meeting with the fire district and town attorney to settle outstanding issues.
The board addressed a multi-meeting dispute with the Tarrytown/Glenville fire district over unpaid invoices and an expired contract that the supervisor said last paid in 2023. The supervisor said the town had not received accurate billing for services in some years and recommended meeting jointly with the fire district, town attorney and board members to resolve outstanding issues.
Board members and staff described a back-and-forth in which a bill was not provided, or when provided contained errors that required further negotiation. One board member cautioned against making the disagreement public in detail and urged the parties to meet in a forum that could be either public or an executive session if necessary.
Why it matters: Fire-district contracts and timely payment affect emergency-service relationships and budgets; unresolved disputes can strain intermunicipal cooperation.
What—s next: The supervisor proposed arranging a joint meeting with the fire district and the town attorney and said he would continue negotiations; staff will report back when the town attorney has reviewed the latest submissions.
