2019-198
2019-198
Resolution Authorizing The Settlement Of The Tax Certiorari Proceeding Regarding
Karan Garewal
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 October
15, 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-2019-198
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Withdrawn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, there are now pending in the Dutchess County Supreme Court tax certiorari
proceedings commenced by Karan Garewal under Index Numbers 2018-52004 and 2019-52659
regarding a certain parcel of real property located at 12 Schlichter Road, in the Town of
Wappinger, seeking a reduction in the 2018 and 2019 tax assessments; and
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor and Special Counsel have recommended a settlement of these
tax review proceedings;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
hereby approves a settlement on behalf of the Town of Wappinger of the tax review proceedings
for the 2018 & 2019 Assessment Years, as it pertains to:
Tax Parcel No Original Assessment Amount of Reduction Revised Assessment
6156-02-986957 $204,900 $5,900 $199,000
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor, Town Assessor and the Attorney to the Town of
Wappinger, are hereby authorized to take all action necessary and appropriate to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Kuzmicz
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
10/15/2019
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK