2001-03-12 RGMCONSTANCE O. SMITH
SUPERVISOR
TELEPHONE: (914) 297.2744
FAX: (914) 297.4556
March 7, 2001
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
MEMO TO: Town Board
Attorney to Town
Engineer to Town
Media
FROM: Constance O. Smith
RE: WORKSHOP MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2001
7:30 PM
I Chelsea Water Discussion
Award Bid ---Cider Mill Loop Site Prep
14 Carroll Drive/DiDonato
• Camo --- Water and Sewer Generators
Status Existing Water Treatment Facilities
• Recreation ---Personnel
• Community Center Construction
• Court House Construction
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEDUSH ROAD
P.O. BOX 324
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590.0324
REMINDER: 7:15PM Gold Star Parent Exemption
7:25PM Public Hearing ---Senior Citizen's Exemption
NO OTHER BUSINESS SHALL COME BEFORE THE BOARD.
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The Workshop Meeting of the Town of Wappinger was held on March 12,
2001 at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York.
Supervisor Smith called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
Present:
Constance Smith, Supervisor
Robert Valdati, Councilman
Vincent Bettina, Councilman
Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman
Joseph Paoloni, Councilman
Gloria J. Morse, Town Clerk
Others Present:
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Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town
Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town
Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent
A Public Hearing having been held on the proposed Local Law amending the
code of the Town of Wappinger to add the "Gold Star Parent" real property
tax exemption, the matter of its adoption was placed before the board for
their consideration.
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN PAOLONI who
moved its adoption and seconded by Mr. Ruggiero.
LOCAL LAW NO. #1 OF TH YEAR 2001
A Local Law entitled "Local Law Amending the Code of the Town of
Wappinger To Add the "Gold Star Parent Real Property Tax Exemption".
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger as
follows:
Section 1: Title:
This Local Law shall be known and cited as Town of Wappinger Local
Law No. #1 of 2001, entitled "Local Law Amending the Code of the Town of
Wappinger To Add the `Gold Star Parent' Real Property Tax Exemption".
This local law shall authorize a real property tax exemption for the parent(s)
of a child who died in the line of duty while serving in the United States
Armed Forces during a period of war.
Section II: Legislative Intent:
The Town Board acknowledges that it is in the best interests of the
Town and its residents to provide veterans and their families with the
maximum relief allowed by law from the burden of real property taxes. The
Town Board further acknowledges that veterans have made a significant
contribution to their country and therefore to the Town of Wappinger, and
that it is appropriate to recognize the contribution in the form of tax relief to
veterans and their families. The owners of "qualifying residential real
property," as defined in Real Property Tax Law 458-a, Subdivision 1(d), are
currently provided with the maximum tax exemptions allowable to veterans.
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The Town Board has determined that, to the extent that the additional tax
relief is authorized by the New York State Legislature for the parent(s) of a
veteran, the Town of Wappinger is best served by providing that additional {
relief.
Section III•
This Local Law No. #1 of 2001 amends the provisions of Chapter 221,
Article III of the Code of the Town of Wappinger by adding the "Gold Star
Parent" exemption, thereby implementing the provisions of Chapter 326 of
the Laws of 2000.
Section IV•
Sections 221-5, 221-6, and 221-7 of Chapter 221, Article III of the Code
of the Town of Wappinger are hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 221-5: TITLE.
This article shall be known and cited as Town of Wappinger Local Law
No. 4 of 1997 increasing the maximum tax exemptions allowable to veterans
by New York State Real Property Tax Law 458-a, Subdivision 2(a), (b) and (c)
as amended by Local Law No. #1 of 2001 and by further permitting the `Gold
Star Parent' exemption as authorized by the most recent amendments to 458-
a, Subdivision 7 of the New York State Real Property Tax Law.
Section 221-6: LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
This article provides that the maximum tax exemptions allowed to
veterans by the New York State Real Property Tax Law 458-a Subdivision 2
(a), (b) and (c) shall be increased, and the Gold Star Parent exemption
allowable by New York State Real Property Tax Law 458-a Subdivision 7 is
hereby adopted and authorized. The Town Board has determined that it is in
the best interests of the Town and its residents to provide the exemptions
As authorized by the most recent amendments to 458-a, Subdivision 7 of the
New York State Real Property Tax Law.
Section 221-7: DEFINITIONS.
The Town hereby adopted and authorized the definitions set forth in
the New York State Real Property Tax Law 458-a, Subdivision 1, and, in
addition, pursuant to the authority granted by the New York State Real
Property Tax Law 458-a, Subdivision 7 hereby includes the `Gold Star Parent
exemption in the following definitions:
Qualified owner shall include the parent(s) of a child who died in the
line of duty while serving in the United States Armed Forces during period
of war (hereinafter referred to as a `Gold Star Parent').
Qualifying residential real property shall include property owned by a
`Gold Star Parent' provided that such property shall be the primary residence
of the `Gold Star Parent'.
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Section V: Confirmation.
Except as modified and amended by this provisions of the Local Law,
Section 221 of the code of the Town of Wappinger is otherwise ratified and
confirmed.
Section VI Separability.
The provisions of this Local Law are separable and if any provision,
clause, sentence, subsection, word or part thereof is held illegal, invalid or
unconstitutional, or inapplicable to any person or circumstance, such
illegality, invalidity, or unconstitutionality, or inapplicability, shall not affect
or impair any of the remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, subsections,
words or parts of this local law or their application to other persons or
circumstances. It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent of the Town
Board of the Town of Wappinger that this Local Law would have been
adopted if such illegal, invalid or unconstitutional provision, clause, sentence,
subsection, work or part had not been included therein, and if such person or
circumstance to which the Local Law or part thereof is held inapplicable had
been specifically exempt therefrom.
Section VII: Effective Date.
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon adoption and filing
with the Secretary of State as provided by the Municipal Home Rule Law.
Roll Call Vote Vote
Constance Smith, Supervisor Aye
Robert Valdati, Councilman Aye
Vincent Bettina, Councilman Aye
Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman Aye
Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Aye
Motion Unanimously Carried
A Public Hearing having been held on the proposed Local Law amending the
code of the Town of Wappinger to increase the income eligibility for partial
tax exemptions for persons sixty-five (65) years of age or older, the matter of
its adoption was placed before the board for their consideration.
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN BETTINA who
moved its adoption and seconded by Mr. Paoloni.
LOCAL LAW NO. #2 OF THE YEAR 2001
"Local
A Local Law entitled Law No. #2 of the Year 2001 Amending the
Code of the Town of Wappinger to Increase the Income Eligibility for Partial
Real Property Tax Exemption for Persons sixty-five (65) Years of Age or
Older.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger as
follows:
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Section I: Title:
This Local Law shall be known and cited as Town of Wappinger Local
Law No. #2 of 2001, entitled "Local Law No. #2 of the Year 2001, Amending
the Code of the town of Wappinger to Increase the Income Eligibility for
Partial Real Property Tax Exemptions for Persons sixty-five (65) years of age
or Older", which shall amend the present Town Code fixing the income
limitations for eligibility for real property tax exemptions for senior citizens,
as set forth below.
Section II: Legislative Intent:
Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law has been amended to
increase the maximum income eligibility for partial real property tax
exemptions for persons sixty-five (65) years of age or older, specifically, from
nineteen thousand, five hundred dollars ($19,500.00) to twenty -thousand,
five hundred dollars ($20,500.00) and for additional partial exemptions
depending on income, provided the combined income is not greater than
twenty-eight thousand, eight hundred, and ninety-nine dollars and ninety-
nine cents ($28,899.99). The Town Board determines that it is in the best
interest of the citizens of the Town of Wappinger to increase the income
eligibility for this real property exemption as authorized by the most recent
amendments to Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law.
Section III: Increase in Income Eligibility:
The Town of Wappinger code 221-2.B is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 221-2.B: In order to be eligible for a 50% tax exemption, the
income of the owner of the combined income of the owners of the property
shall not and my not exceed the sum of $20,500 for the income tax year
immediately preceding the date of making the application for exemption. The
"income tax year" shall mean the twelve-month period for which the owner or
owners filed a federal personal income tax return, or if no such return is filed,
the preceding calendar year. Where Title is vested in either the husband or
the wife, their combined income may not exceed such income. Such income
shall include social security and retirement benefits, interest, dividends, total
gain from the sale or exchange of a capital asset which may be off -set by a
loss from the sale or exchange of a capital asset in the same income tax year,
net rental income, salary or earnings, and the net income from self-
employment, but shall not include a return of capital, gifts or inheritances,
payments made to individuals because of their status as victims of Nazi
persecution, as defined in P.L. 103-286 or monies earned through
employment and federal foster grandparent program, and such income shall
be off -set by all medical and prescription drug expenses actually paid which
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were not reimbursed or paid for by insurance. In computing net rental
income and net income from self-employment no depreciation deduction shall
be allowed for the exhaustion, wear and tear of real or personal property held
,for the production of income.
Section 221-2.0 of the Code of the Town of Wappinger is hereby
amended to real as follows:
Section 221-2.C: If the income of an eligible property owner or the
combined income of the owners of the property exceeds the sum of twenty
thousand, five hundred ($20,500.00) dollars, in the income tax year
immediately preceding the date of making the application for tax exemption,
and is not greater than twenty-eight thousand eight hundred ninety-nine and
99 cents ($28,899.99) dollars, said owner shall be entitled to a partial
exemption as follows:
ANNUAL INCOME PERCENTAGE OF ASSESSED VALUATION
EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
Less than $20,500
50%
$20,500.01 TO $21,499
45%
$21,500.01 TO $22,499.99
40%
$22,500.01 TO $23,499.99
35%
$23,500.01 TO $23,399.99
30%
$24,400.00 TO $25,299.00
25%
$25,300.00 TO $26,199.00
20%
$26,200.00 TO $27,099.00
15%
$27,100.00 TO $27,999.99
10%
$28,000.00 TO $28,899.99
5%
Section IV:
A new Section 221-2.H is hereby adopted to read as follows:
Section 221-2.H: All persons who meet the eligibility requirements as set
forth in 467 of the Real Property Tax Law, as amended from time to time
hereafter, shall be eligible for such exemptions; the Town Assessors shall
utilize the criteria set forth in 467 of the Real Property Tax to establish the
maximum income limits permitted by said law.
Section V: Separability
The provisions of this Local Law are separable and if any provision, clause,
sentence, subsection, work or part thereof is held illegal or unconstitutional,
or inapplicable to any person or circumstance, such illegality, invalidity, or
unconstitutionality, or inapplicability, shall not affect or impair any of the
remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, subsections, words or parts of this
local law or their application to other persons or circumstances. It is hereby
declared to be the legislative intent of the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger that this Local Law would have been adopted if such illegal,
invalid or unconstitutional provision, clause, sentence, subsection, work or
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part had not been included therein, and if such person or circumstance to
which the Local Law or part thereof is held inapplicable had been specifically
exempt therefrom.
Section VI: Effective Date:
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon adoption and filing with
the Secretary of State as provided by the Municipal Home Rule Law and
shall be applied retroactively from January 1, 2001.
Roll Call Vote Vote
Constance Smith, Supervisor Aye
Robert Valdati, Councilman Aye
Vincent Bettina, Councilman Aye
Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman Aye
Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Aye
Motion Unanimously Carried
Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town explained to the board that the Mr.
Sammartino owns a small piece of property that goes out to Old Hopewell
Road. We need now, to serve Pleasant Lane, an 80' easement to connect into
the existing easement. Mr. Sammartino has no problems with granting the
easement. He said he will give the town the easement, and also wishes to
deed the town the 4.3 acres of his land, which will leave him 13.6 acres. He
has no need for the small piece. If the town took this deed, it would give
access from Middlebush Road for the town all the way through to Old
Hopewell Road. Not so much for vehicles, but for a walking path. Discussion
followed.
COUNCILMAN BETTINA moved to go into an agreement for the easement
we are now pursuing.
Seconded by Mr. Paoloni
Motion Unanimously Carried
COUNCILMAN BETTINA moved to authorize Attorney to the Town, Al
Roberts to draft an agreement for the property authorizing Mr. Paggi to do
the metes and bounds for the subdivision.
Seconded by Mr. Paoloni
Motion Unanimously Carried
Next is to award the bid for the Cider Mill Loop Water Storage Facilities Site
Preparation/Piping Contract. On March 9th, 2001 bids were received and
opened at 11:00 a.m. for the above referenced contract. The bid results are as
follows:
1. Sun Up Enterprises, Inc. $ 65,000.00
2. B & D Excavating, Corp. $121,788.00
3. RGH Construction, Inc. $149,663.75
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Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town has examined all the bids and found them to
be in order. As there is a large discrepancy between the low and the second
bidder, he contacted the low bidder to make sure that they had considered all
items that were to be considered in the bid. He responded that he had.
Therefore, Mr. Paggi would recommend that the bid be awarded to Sun Up
Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $65,000 as low bidder.
COUNCILMAN PAOLONI moved to award the bid for the Cider Mill loop
Water Storage Facility, to Sun Up Enterprises for $65,000 as recommended
by Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
DiDonato residence, 14 Carroll Drive. Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town,
explained what further efforts would be taken. As for improvements,
installation of an additional catch basin on the west side of Carroll Drive and
increasing the crown of the road on the western portion of Carroll Drive was
a feasible option. This additional catch basin would remove more water from
the gutter line and the increased crown would force the road runoff to the
gutter line instead of sheeting across the road. Further discussion followed
by questions from Mr. DiDonato. He was also concerned with the restoration
of his property. He was informed that the contractor will return in the spring
to add additional fill to the settled areas regrade the swale, and seed and
mulch the entire area. He is also responsible to establish grass in all
disturbed areas. NO ACTION TAKEN.
Next is Chelsea Water discussion. Lance Graver, and Harry Jones were
representing Chelsea. SUPERVISOR SMITH explained that it had been a
while since the Town spoke to the previous owners. At that time the Town
itself was not ready. As directed by the Town Board, Jay Paggi, Engineer to
the Town has examined the feasibility of providing public water supply to the
Chelsea area of the Town of Wappinger. It is anticipated that any such public
water supply system would be installed in conjunction with the Chelsea
Ridge Apartment Complex who are currently evaluating their options for
acquiring a central water source. The new owners felt the best way to
proceed, is if the Town Board would authorize Mr. Paggi to meet with them
and look at various alternatives. Discussion followed.
COUNCILMAN BETTINA moved to authorize Jay Paggi, Engineer to the
Town to share the proposed feasibility study of providing public water supply
to the Chelsea area of the Town of Wappinger, with the new owners.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero
Motion Unanimously Carried
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COUNCILMAN BETTINA moved to authorize Mr. Paggi to perform a desk
top study to include Montclair.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero
Motion Unanimously Carried
CAMO Pollution Water System Reports for All Water Districts. Mr. Tremper
informed the board that the level of pesticides at well 5, Hilltop are extremely
low. These results go to the NYS Health Department and he will include this
in the verbiage when he does the consumer confidence report. NO ACTION
TAKEN.
Next is the status of the water plants. Mr. Tremper informed the Board that
last year they did a report on the deficiency in all the water plants in
preparation of improvements. Although plans are being made for Atlas and
the Hilltop people in North Wappingers Water, and the Central Wappingers
Water, there are still issues that are not being addressed. The storage tank
at the Oakwood Knolls Water district is in bad condition and needs to be
replaced to a 20K tank. There are two wells there, and the outputs in them
are dropping off. The output is one well is so low it can't be used. Not only is
the quantity of water poor, but the level of iron in that well is very high and
when we have to use it in heavy periods, the water quality for the
development goes down, and we receive many complaints. There is no
generator at the site and no water meters. At some point we will have to do
something. Discussion followed.
COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize Jay Paggi, Engineer to the
Town to perform a feasibility study of building an emergency backup system
for Oakwood and authorize the Attorney to the Town to look into the legality.
Seconded by Mr. Paoloni
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Tremper also informed the board that we lack generators at many of our
pump and water stations. At times of power outages, it makes for a lot of
problems. In our water and sewer facilities, we only have two generators,
and one of them is stationery at Oakwood Sewer. We also have two portable
ones that must be dragged from area to area. When there is a town wide
outage, its very hectic. He has tried to prioritize the areas that are in the
greatest need, buts its difficult due to volume and close proximity to homes.
The approximate cost for the generators would be $270K. Discussion
followed.
COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize Jay Paggi, Engineer to the
Town to prepare a breakdown of Benefit Units.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
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Community Center Construction. COUNCILMAN BETTINA moved to
authorize Town Planner, Frederick P. Clark Associates to complete the SEQR
necessary for the Community Center.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Architect, Don Swartz announced that bids for the Roof Canopy for the Town
hall will be opened on April 2, 2001. He will get the notice to the Town Clerk
to submit to the newspaper.
Mr. Swartz also presented a rendering of the proposed Justice Court that
had been prepared in 1997. At that time he did a ten year projection. The
building itself is about 9,600 square feet and would be constructed with
similar materials as the Emergency Services Building. It will seat around
260 people in the courtroom itself, and would provide segregation of prisoner
holding and handling chambers across the rear. He will provide the
Supervisor with an updated study cost for the next meeting. Discussion
followed. NO ACTION TAKEN
Correspondence from Ralph Holt, Recreation Chairman, regarding
recreation personnel. The town had a study performed on salaries for our
full time employees which provided a reasonable salary step plan. An issue
that was not addressed was for the employees who work part time. Nothing
was done to address maintenance people. These employees are hard to come
by and a reasonable progressive salary plan is needed for them. We face a
problem with the Recreation Director and a full time addition to our
maintenance crew. A higher starting salary was sought for a full time
person. This individual desires to work full time and we were hoping his
could be paid $22,500 as a beginning salary. His work scope was sent to the
County for evaluation. With the future needs at Greystone and the addition
of a Community Center, we will need good people. In regard to the
Recreation Director we are seeking a raise that would bring his salary to
$11,000 a year. His is the lowest paid salary of all the surrounding towns.
SUPERVISOR SMITH explained that according to Dutchess County
Personnel both positions are classified properly and if the positions were to
become full time they become competitive and they need to take a Civil
Service test. These two positions were not addressed in the salary study.
r.
Discussion followed. SUPERVISOR SMITH said she would get a full time
salary study of the surrounding towns and have it ready for the next meeting.
NO ACTION TAKEN.
Supervisor Smith was asked to research the Court concerning the title for
Danielle Lent. She is going to take the Civil Service Test. What we are
trying to do is upgrade the position of Clerk to Senior Clerk which would fall
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in the correct position and pay the correct salary, if the board so desires. Do
you want to upgrade the position? Danielle was employed at a justice court
in Croton for several years doing the same job she is doing here. It was
Councilman Ruggieros understanding that we were going to give Danielle
credit for the time she was employed in Croton and move her to step three in
the same grade she is in now. Supervisor Smith was under the impression
the board wanted to make her a grade three. Supervisor Smith explained
that we could leave her at a grade two, and move her to step three. What
we want to do now is bring Danielle up to speed in grade two. We can do that
with no problem. We just need a vote. Discussion followed.
COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO understands there is some confusion in the
administration of the salary study in terms anniversary dates that employees
are supposed to get. Some employees are under the impression they have to
wait a whole year after their anniversary to get a longevity. COUNCILMAN
VALDATI requested SUPERVISOR SMITH to bring, to the next meeting the
amount of time Danielle has accrued so we may formalize this. NO ACTION
TAKEN.
SUPERVISOR SMITH announced that Assessor, Linda Tasadfoy is
requesting to make three part time positions to one full time position. The
salary would stay the same. Discussion followed.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize the Assessor to hire one (1)
full time position in place of three (3) part time positions for her office.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Another matter Ms. Tasadfoy wished to bring before the board is a request
she had made for a part time person to help with 911. Jay Paggi has
recommended that she go to all the special district rolls. She just needs
someone temporary part time. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO suggested we
get a student from one of the local colleges and they would receive special
credits for field study. SUPERVISOR SMITH said she would contact the
colleges.
The last item Ms. Tasadfoy wished to discuss was a member of her staff,
Loretta Brunello. Loretta will be here two years on the 8th. Will she go to
the next step on her anniversary? The board agreed, that yes, she would, on
her anniversary. The reason for asking, is because she lost Katherine
Garrison, because she was in the wrong step. Last September she was
supposed to get a raise and she never got it. SUPERVISOR SMITH was
under the impression that they were to get it at the beginning of the year.
COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO informed her they are supposed to get it on
their anniversary, otherwise they get cheated out of it. Ms. Tasadfoy
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explained that Katherine Garrison got cheated out of her raise, and she lost
her. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO said, then this must be corrected. Mr.
Terwilliger explained that the study was done in 1999 and they made
adjustments on salaries. Going forward we have been stepping those up
according to the first of the year. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO responded,
that is wrong. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO explained that it has to be
retroactive, because they are entitled to that. SUPERVISOR SMITH said we
can take it from now forward, because it would be too complicated going back.
Mr. Terwilliger explained that we gave everyone that was due an increase or
upgrade based on what their jobs were. In 2000 everyone that was here a
year had that raise included. There will be one or two people who will need
that retroactive. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO requested Mr. Terwilliger, to
get a report of who these employees are, the salaries, the dates and who we
have to adjust.
There was no other business to come before the Board.
COUNCILMAN BETTINA moved to close the workshop meeting, seconded by
Mr. Ruggiero and unanimously carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger on
March 12, 2001, at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls,
New York, on the proposed Law amending the code of the Town of Wappinger
to add the "Gold Star Parent" real property tax exemptions SUPERVISOR
SMITH opened the Hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Present:
Constance Smith, Supervisor
Robert Valdati, Councilman
Vincent Bettina, Councilman
Joseph Paoloni, Councilman
Gloria J. Morse, Town Clerk
Others Present:
Albert Roberts, Attorney to the Town
Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town
Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent
The Town Clerk offered for the record the Affidavit of Posting and
Publication duly signed and notarized. (These Affidavits are attached hereto
and made part thereof the Minutes of this Meeting).
There were no questions or comments from the audience.
COUNCILMAN PAOLONI moved to close the Public Hearing.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
The Public Hearing closed at 7:17 p.m.
Motion Unanimously Carried
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thanthe
Town Baard of the Town of WaPp 9
will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on
the 12th day of MARCH, 2001, at
7:2p P.m. at the Town Hall, Town of
Wappinger, 20 Middlebusyork,h Road,
Wae all parties iills,
inN�st end citizens
s
shall have an opportunity to be heard
whether the Town Board of the Town
of Wappinger shall adopt a proposed
Local Law, entitled "Local Law
Amending the Code Of the Town of
Wappinger To Add The 'Gold Star
Parent' Real Property Tax Exemp-
tion".
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE
that the ro-
posed Locapurpose Intent aw Is togrant the Vet-
erans Real Property Tax Exemption
to the parents of a child who died In
a line of duty while serving in the
United States Armed Forces during
e period of war (hereinafter
rred
to as 'Gold Star Parent") provided
such property shall be the primary
residence of the "Gold Star Parent"
as authorized by the most recent
amendments to the New York State
Real Property Law §458-a.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE
that the Town Board has determined
that pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.5 (c)
(20) the Proposed adoption of the
aforementioned Local Law is a Typa
II action not requiring environmental
review pursuant to the State Environ-
mental Quality Review Act (SEORA)
or pursuant to Local Law No. 6 Of
1992 and, accordingly, no environ-
mental review has been undertaken.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE
that copies of the proposed Local
Lew No. _ of the Year 2001 are
• available 1r review and inspection 01
the Office of the Town Clerk on a
weak`
"days from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 P.
the Townall. 2() iddlebew York. Road.
Wappingers
Dat6d: February 14, 2001
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN
BOARD OF T N OF
WAPP NGER
GLORIA MORSE, TOWN CLERK
AFFIDAVIT OF PUB LICNFION
State of New York,
County of Dutchess,
Town of Wappinger.
........ t?OAN..1`IZr�i�.................................of the
Town of Wappinger, Dutclless County, New York,
being duly sworn, says that she is, and at the several
times hereinafter was, tl°ok k e eke r
the SOUTHERN DUTCHESS NEWSIBEACON
.FREE PRESS, a newspaper printed and published
every Wednesday in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess
County, New York, and at the annexxed NOTICE was
duly published in the said newspaper for ,,,.... wCeks
successively in each week, commencing on the
�1.st.. day of Eebxuary....01... and on the
following dates thereafter, namely oil
.................
and ending on the 21st day of Febr_ uar_x O1
both days inclusive.
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this 21st.
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Notary Public
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TOWN BOARD: TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY: NEW YORK
IN THE MATTER
OF
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE
CODE OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER TO
ADD THE "GOLD STAR PARENT" REAL
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
STATE OF NEW YORK )
) ss:
COUNTY OF DUTCHESS )
AFFIDAVIT OF
GLORIA J. MORSE, being duly sworn, deposes and says:
POSTING
That she is the duly elected, qualified and acting Town Clerk of the
Town of Wappinger, County of Dutchess and State of New York.
That on February 21, 2001, your deponent posted a copy of the
attached Notice of Public Hearing on the proposed Local Law amending the
code of the Town of Wappinger to add the "Gold Star Parent" Real Property
Tax Exemption, on the signboard maintained by your deponent in her office
in the Town Hall of the Town of Wappinger, 20 Middlebush Road,
Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York.
�.
G ORA J.SE
Town Clerk
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Town of Wappinger
Sworn to efore e the '"Z -
day of , 2001
NOTARY PUBLIC
03/12/2001.PH
A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger on
March 12, 2001, at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls,
New York, on the proposed Law amending the code of the Town of Wappinger
to increase the income eligibility for partial real property tax exemptions for
persons sixty-five (65) years of age.
SUPERVISOR SMITH opened the Hearing at 7:25 p.m.
Present:
Constance Smith, Supervisor
Robert Valdati, Councilman
Vincent Bettina, Councilman
Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman
Joseph Paoloni, Councilman
Gloria J. Morse, Town Clerk
Others Present:
Albert Roberts, Attorney to the Town
Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town
Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent
The Town Clerk offered for the record the Affidavit of Posting and
Publication duly signed and notarized. (These Affidavits are attached hereto
and made part thereof the Minutes of this Meeting).
There were no questions or comments from the audience.
COUNCILMAN PAOLONI moved to close the Public Hearing.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
The Public Hearing closed at 7:17 p.m.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Gloria J. Mo' e
Town Cler
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF WAEBYPPINGER
EN that the
Town Boa d of NOTiCEISHheTownnlof WaPP nger
will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on
1he 2h 7 251Ptm seat the Tlown Hall, Town of
Wappinger, 20 Middlebush Road,
Wappingers Fells, NewYork, atwhioh '
time all parties In Interest and citizens
shall have an opportunity to be heard
as to whether the Ton Board of the
Town of Wappinger shell adopt a pro-
posed Local Law entilled'Looel Law
No. of the Year 2001, amending e
Code of the Town of Wappinger
to
Increase the Maximum Income Eli-
gibllity for Partial Real Property Tax
Exemptions for Persons Sixty -Five
(es) Years of Age or Older'
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE
that the purpose and Intent of the pro-
Posed Local Law Is to Increase
pp the
Income exemptions for ionnsforryfor real senior citizen
arty tax .flod
from 5199,500.0010 820,600.00, and
to make partlal exemptions available
for senior citizens whose Inoomes am
@a or
hen 620,500,00 but 1088 than
525,599.99•
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE
the, the Town Board hike determined
that pursuant to 5 NYCRR 517.5 (o)
(20) the proposed adoption of the
aforementioned Local Law Is a TYPO
If action not requiring environmental
review pursuant to the state Environ•
mental Quality Review Act (SEORA)
or pursuant to Local Law environ
1992 end, accordingly, no
mental review has been undertaken.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE
that copies of the proposed Local'
Law Noof theYear 2001 are
avellabie for review and Inspection at',
the Office of the Town Clerk an week'
days from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 P.m•, at
the Ton Hall, 20 Mlddlebush Road,
Wappingers Fells, New York.
Dated: February 14, 2001
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN
BOARD OF THETOWN OF.,
WAPPINGER
QLORIA MORSE, TOWN CLERK
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
State of New York,
County of Dutcliess,
Town of Wappinger.
........ t79a1N..M1;1rJ:�.CII.................................of the
Town Of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York,
being duly sworn, says that she is, and at the several
times hereinafter was, 0ookkeeper
the SOUTHERN DUTCHESS NEWS/BEACON
TREE PRESS, a newspaper printed and published
every Wednesday in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess
County, New York, and at the annexxed NOTICE was
duly published in the said newspaper for eine.... weeks
successively in each week, commencing oil the
..21.st.. day of F.ebruary....01... and on the
following dates thereafter, namely on
................................................
and ending on the 1st ... day of Februarx 0 ]_
both days inclusive.
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Subscribed and swonl to before nle
(his 27.s1:......... day of]...
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SM co�iniruf iftSY>4'�Zpires JUN 1 15 l(1 1
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TOWN BOARD: TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY: NEW YORK
IN THE MATTER AFFIDAVIT OF
OF POSTING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CODE OF
TOWN OF WAPPINGER TO INCREASE THE
INCOME ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTIAL TAX
EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS (65) YEARS OF AGE
OR OLDER
STATE OF NEW YORK )
) ss:
COUNTY OF DUTCHESS )
GLORIA J. MORSE, being duly sworn, deposes and says:
That she is the duly elected, qualified and acting Town Clerk of the
t Town of Wappinger, County of Dutchess and State of New York.
That on February 21, 2001, your deponent posted a copy of the
attached Notice of Public Hearing on the proposed Local Law amending the
code of the Town of Wappinger to Increase the Maximum Income Eligibility
for Partial Real Property Tax Exemptions for Persons Sixty -Five (65) Years of
Age or Older, on the signboard maintained by your deponent in her office in
the Town Hall of the Town of Wappinger, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers
Falls, Dutchess County, New York.
t'
GLORIA �JrR87
Town Cle
Town of Kppinger
Sworn to before me the %2—
to"" day of a -,e,4_ , 2001
NOTARY PUBLIC