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Town of Charlton Saratoga County Town Board
PUBLIC HEARING
February 13, 2006 7:00PM
The Public Hearing of the Town Board of Charlton, Saratoga County, New York held at 7:00 pm at the Charlton Town Hall, called to order by Supervisor Grattidge.
Present: Councilman Gardner, Councilman Lippiello, Councilman Salisbury, Councilman Verola, Supervisor Grattidge;
Town Clerk Heather Scribner read the Legal Notice that was published in the official newspaper, The Daily Gazette. The Legal Notice is placed on the sign board at the Charlton Town Hall and also on the Charlton Web site. Read as follows:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF CHARLTON
A LOCAL LAW INCREASING THE MAXIMUM VETERAN’S EXEMPTION ALLOWABLE UNDER §458-a OF THE NEW YORK STATE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW.
Please take notice that a Local Law has been introduced in the Town Board of the Town of Charlton. Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Charlton, Saratoga County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. Title and Authority.
This local law shall be known as the “Local Law Increasing the Maximum Veteran’s Exemption Allowable under §458-a of the New York State Real Property Tax Law”. It is adopted pursuant to the authority of Article 2, Article 3 and Article 10 of the New York State Municipal Home Rule Law.
Section 2. Purpose.
The purpose of this local law shall be to provide for an increase in the maximum exemption allowable in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subdivision 2 of §458-a of the New York State Real Property Tax Law as provided therein.
Section 3. Legislative Intent.
Pursuant to the provisions of §458-a of the New York State Real Property Tax Law as heretofore adopted by the Legislature of the State of New York, the purpose of this local law is to provide for an increase in the maximum exemption allowable in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subdivision 2 of §458-a of the Real Property Tax Law.
Section 4. Meanings.
The meanings of words and expressions as used in this local law shall be identical to their meanings as used in §458-a of the New York State Real Property Tax Law.
Section 5. Increase of Exemption.
The exemption allowed by §458-a(2)(a)(b) and (c) shall and the same hereby are increased to $36,000.00, $24,000.00 and $120,000.00, respectively, as provided in §458-a(2)(d)(ii).
Section 6. Inconsistencies.
Insofar as the provisions of this local law are inconsistent with the provisions of any other local law or act, the provisions of this local law shall be controlling.
Section 7. Severability.
The provisions of this local law are severable and the invalidity of a particular provision shall not invalidate any other provision. Section 8. Effective Date.
This law shall be effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing upon said Local Law will be held at the Town Hall, 784 Charlton Road, New York, on the 13th day of February, 2006, at 7:00 o’clock PM. and that an opportunity to be heard in regard to such proposed Local Law will then and there be given.
Heather Scribner, Town Clerk
Dated: February 3, 2006
Supervisor Grattidge stated that this was passed by state legislation to raise exemption limits. It was done at the county level as well.
Supervisor Grattidge stated this is an opportunity for the public to speak. No one from the public wished to speak.
Supervisor Grattidge stated it is important the Town Board act upon this, this evening. The deadline is March 1st in order for it to be effected on the tax roll.
A motion made by Councilman Verola seconded by Councilman Gardner to adjourn the public hearing.
Roll call vote: Councilman Gardner: Aye, Councilman Lippiello: Aye, Councilman Salisbury: Aye, Councilman Verola: Aye, Supervisor Grattidge: Aye
After everyone had the opportunity to speak who wished, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Heather Scribner, Town Clerk |
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