2019-163
2019-163
Resolution Re-Apppointing Cap Assessor
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
September 9, 2019.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll
being called, the following was recorded:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-163
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Voter
Defeated
Angela Bettina Seconder
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz Mover
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Kuzmicz and seconded by
Councilwoman Bettina.
WHEREAS, the Towns of Wappinger and Fishkill are empowered to enter into an Inter-
Municipal Agreement to appoint one Assessor to hold the office of and act as the Assessor in
both Towns, pursuant to Sections 576 and 579 of the Real Property Tax Law and pursuant to
Article 5-G of the General Municipal Law; and
WHEREAS, the Towns of Wappinger and Fishkill entered into an Coordinated Assessment
Agreement, on December 28th, 2006 and said agreement has been reviewed by the Towns from
time to time; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger enacted a Coordinated Assessment Program between the
Town of Wappinger and the Town of Fishkill with the enactment of Local Law No. 8 of the year
2006 which is codified at Chapter 150 of the Town of Wappinger Code; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger and Town of Fishkill jointly appointed and then
reappointed Christian Harkins as the CAP Assessor for both Towns; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Real Property Tax Law §§ 310 and 579(3)(a) the term of the CAP
Assessor for both Towns is six years, with the next term commencing on October 1, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Board of the Town of Wappinger believes that it has been very ably
served by the incumbent assessor Christian Harkins and wishes to reappoint him for another six
year term commencing on October 1, 2019; and
WHEREAS, officials of the Town of Fishkill indicated that the Town of Fishkill also wishes to
reappoint the incumbent CAP Assessor; and
WHEREAS, the CAP Assessor is a Non-Competitive Confidential and Policy Influencing title
under the Rules of the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town Board hereby reappoints Christian Harkins to serve as the Single Assessor for
the Coordinated Assessment Program between the Towns of Wappinger and Fishkill for a
six year term commencing on October 1, 2019 subject to joint approval by the Town of
Fishkill.
2. The Town Board hereby waives the need to conduct any interviews to fill the position as
the incumbent assessor is most qualified for the position.
All necessary documentation for the appointment shall be filed with the Dutchess County
Department of Human Resources and other State Agencies as required by Law.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Richard Thurston, William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Michael Kuzmicz
ABSENT: Christopher Phillips
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
9/9/2019
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK