2007-2252007-225
Resolution Introducing Local Law No. _ 2007, Authorizing a Real Property Tax
Exemption for Cold War Veterans Pursuant to RPTL §458-B
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on October
22nd, 2007.
The meeting was called to order by Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
ABSENT:
Joseph Ruggiero
William H. Beale
Joseph P. Paoloni
Maureen McCarthy
Vincent F. Bettina
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by
Councilman Paoloni.
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature, pursuant to the Laws of 2007, Chapter
655, has created a new section of the Real Property Tax Law by adding section 458-b entitled
"Exemption for Cold War Veterans"; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that Cold War Veterans, as defined in
RPTL § 458-b, have made a significant contribution to their country, our community, and to the
Town of Wappinger and that it is appropriate to grant the additional real property tax relief as
authorized by RPTL § 458-b to such Cold War Veterans; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that it is in the best interest of the Town
and of the citizens of the Town of Wappinger to amend Chapter 221 "Taxation" of the Town
Code by creating a new Article therein in order to implement the broadest possible tax
exemptions for Cold War Veterans as authorized by § 458-b of the Real Property Tax Law; and
WHEREAS, this is a Type II action pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.5 (c) (20) or Local Law
No. 6 of 1992 of the Town of Wappinger and the adoption of this Local Law is otherwise exempt
from environmental review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby introduces for adoption Local Law No._ of 2007 in the
form annexed hereto.
3. The Town Board hereby determines that the enactment of the aforementioned
Local Law is a Type II action as defined in 6 NYCRR 617.5 (c) (20), or Local Law No. 6 of
1992 of the Town of Wappinger, and, accordingly, the Town Board hereby expressly
determines that the adoption of this Local Law is not an action that requires review pursuant to
the provisions of New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) or pursuant to
iii,,, Local Law No. 6 of 1992 or pursuant to 6 NYCRR Parts (617).
4. The Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing on the Proposed Adoption of
Local Law No. of 2007 to be held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls,
r New York on the 13`h day of November, 2007, at 7:30 p.m., and the Town Clerk is directed to
post the Notice of the Public Hearing in the form annexed hereto and to publish same in the
Southern Dutchess News and Poughkeepsie Journal as required by law.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, SUPERVISOR Voting: AYE
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN Voting: ABSENT
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
MAUREEN McCARTHY, COUNCILWOMAN Voting: AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
10/22/2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
Q'�- C'
HN C. MA ERSON, TOWN CLERK