2016-161 2016-161
Appointing Members To the Board of Assessment Review
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 May 9,
2016.
The meeting was called to order by Lori A. Jiava, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following was recorded:
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2016-161
Q Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Lori A.Jiava Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated William H.Beale Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled William Ciccarelli Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn John J.Fenton Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Michael Kuzmicz Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Kuzmicz and seconded by
Councilman Ciccarelli.
WHEREAS, pursuant to NY Real Property Tax Law §523 the Town of Wappinger
maintains a Board of Assessment Review having five members to review grievances of tax
assessments in the Town; and
WHEREAS, members of the Board of Assessment Review serve rotating five year terms
which begin of October 1 and expire 5 years later on September 30; and
WHEREAS, there exists a vacancy in the term commencing on October 1, 2014 which
expires on September 30, 2019; and
WHEREAS, there also exists a vacancy in the term commencing on October 1, 2015
which expires on September 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Tom Bridgman and Bruce Flowers have knowledge of property values in
the Town of Wappinger and meet the other qualifications for serving as a member of the BAR;
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. Tom Bridgman of Myers Corners Road is appointed to fill the term commencing on
October 1, 2014 which expires on September 30, 2019.
3. Bruce Flowers of Stenger Court is appointed to fill the term commencing on October
1, 2015 which expires on September 30, 2020.
4. The newly appointed BAR members are directed to take their oath of office and file
the same with the Town Clerk as required by Town Law §25.
5. The newly appointed BAR members are also directed to undergo the necessary
training pursuant to Real Property Tax Law § 523 and to file all necessary disclosure
forms in accordance with Real Property Tax Law § 523.
Pursuant to NY Real Property Tax Law §523(1)(f), within twenty days hereof the Town Clerk or
his designee shall notify the Dutchess County Director of Real Property Tax Services of these
appointments.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER: William Ciccarelli, Councilman
AYES: Jiava, Beale, Ciccarelli, Fenton, Kuzmicz
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
5/9/2016
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOS P P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK
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