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Granville to update local floodplain law after federal map changes; attorney to file DEC review by June
Summary
Mayor Paul Labas told the board that new federal floodplain mapping for the Mettowee and Indian Rivers requires repealing and replacing the village’s 1987 floodplain law using a NYS DEC template; Village Attorney Michael Martin was asked to submit the proposed local law for DEC review before a June 22 compliance deadline to protect residents’ flood‑insurance and federal assistance eligibility.
Mayor Paul Labas informed the board that the federal government updated floodplain mapping for the Mettowee and Indian Rivers and that the Village’s existing local legislation (Local Law No. 1 of 1987) must be repealed and replaced to incorporate the updated maps and required language. He said the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation provided a template for the new law and asked Village Attorney Michael Martin to work with the clerk to submit the proposed legislation to the DEC for review.
Mayor Labas said the Village needs to complete the process by June 22 to remain in compliance; he warned that failure to meet the deadline could affect residents’ ability to renew flood insurance policies and could limit eligibility for federal disaster assistance following a storm or flood. The board discussed the timeline and next steps; no formal vote on a draft local law was recorded at the meeting.
