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Little Falls adopts tax‑levy override and indemnity law, accepts emergency‑services deal; public hearings set Oct. 15
Summary
The Town Board adopted Local Law #3‑2024 (to override the tax‑levy limit) and Local Law #4‑2024 (an indemnity and defense law, later noted as rescinded on Oct. 15, 2024), accepted a four‑year Emergency Services Agreement with the City of Little Falls, and scheduled public hearings for Oct. 15, 2024.
At its Sept. 10 meeting the Little Falls Town Board adopted two local laws and accepted a four‑year Emergency Services Agreement with the City of Little Falls.
On a motion by Councilman Mitch Soules, seconded by Councilman Anthony Viscomi, the board adopted Local Law #3‑2024 to override the Tax Levy Limit. The roll call vote was Supervisor Dan Casler Aye; Councilmen Anthony Viscomi and Mitch Soules Aye.
Town Attorney Nick Macri recommended an Indemnity and Defense Law to provide defense for town officials. On motion of Councilman Anthony Viscomi, seconded by Councilman Mitch Soules, the board adopted Local Law #4‑2024 (Indemnity Law) during the meeting; the minutes include a notation that Resolution #70 accepting Local Law #4‑2024 was rescinded on Oct. 15, 2024.
The board also accepted a four‑year Emergency Services Agreement with the City of Little Falls. The motion was made by Councilman Anthony Viscomi, seconded by Councilman Mitch Soules; roll call votes were Casler Aye, Viscomi Aye and Soules Aye.
Separately, the board voted to schedule public hearings on Oct. 15, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. on Local Law #3‑2024, Local Law #4‑2024 and the Emergency Services Contract; the Town Clerk was authorized to publish notice in the Times Telegram.
Supervisor Dan Casler said overriding the tax levy limit was a precautionary measure; the board agreed. The board did not record objections to the emergency‑services agreement during the meeting.
