2014-1572014-157
Resolution Authorizing Refund Of Unused Escrow For Mid-Hudson Chinese Christian
Church Site Plan (Account 08-3166 & 11-6023PP)
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 27,
2014.
The meeting was called to order by Barbara Gutzler, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
- Barbara Gutzler
- William H. Beale (Arrived at 7:32 PM)
Vincent F. Bettina
Ismay Czarniecki
Michael Kuzmicz
ABSENT:
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Kuzmicz and seconded by
Councilwoman Czarniecki.
WHEREAS, on or about December 8, 2008, Chising Lai, Treasurer of the Mid-
Hudson Chinese Christian Church (hereinafter the "Applicant") filed an application for Site
Plan Approval under Application Number OS-3166; and
WHEREAS, on or about December 12, 2008, the Applicant deposited Seven Thousand
Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) into an escrow account with the Town of Wappinger for
payment of the fees of the Town's professionals to review the application; and
WHEREAS, on or about March 2, 2011, the Applicant deposited Three Thousand
Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($3,750.00) into an escrow account with the Town of Wappinger
in connection with post planning review fees under Application Number 11-6023PP.
WHEREAS, additional deposits were made; and
WHEREAS, the project has been withdrawn by the Applicant by letter dated March 19,
2014; and
WHEREAS, all professional fees incurred during the review of the application have
been paid and a balance of Two Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Five 30/100 Dollars
($2,465.30) remains in escrow account number 08-3166 and a balance of Three Thousand
Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($3,750.00) remains in escrow account number 11-6023PP and
Applicant has requested a refund of said unused escrow balances; and
WHEREAS, the Town Accountant has audited the escrow account and has
verified the amount due to the Applicant.
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 authorizes a refund to the Applicant in the amount of
Two Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Five 30/100 Dollars ($2,465.30) from
escrow account number 08-3166 and a refund to the Applicant in the amount of
Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($3,750.00) from escrow account
number 11-6023PP, representing the unused escrow balances for the above
project.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
BARBARA GUTZLER, SUPERVISOR Voting: AYE
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
ISMAY CZARNIECKI, COUNCILWOMAN Voting: AYE
MICHAEL KUZMICZ, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
5/27/2014
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
OSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK