2021-50
2021-50
Resolution Authorizing The Settlement Of Tax Certiorari Proceedings Regarding JP
Morgan Chase Bank #150111
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 March 8,
2021.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll
being called, the following was recorded:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-50
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Seconder
Withdrawn
Al Casella Voter
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by
Councilman Phillips.
WHEREAS, there is now pending in the Dutchess County Supreme Court tax certiorari
proceedings commenced in 2018, 2019 and 2020 by JP Morgan Chase Bank
#150111/Unterreiner Properties, LLC, regarding two parcels of real property located at 1460
Route 9 and Route 9 in the Town of Wappinger, Tax Grid # 6157-02-650897 and 6157-02-
641877, seeking a reduction in the 2018, 2019 and 2020 tax assessment for those respective tax
rolls; and
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor and Special Counsel have recommended a settlement of
these tax review proceedings; and
WHEREAS, the petitioner has agreed to waive any and all refund of Town taxes for the
aforementioned years as part of a negotiated settlement; 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 years 2018,
2019 and 2020, as it pertains to:
1460 Route 9, Tax Grid # 6157-02-650897
ASSESSMENT ORIGINAL REDUCED ASSESSMENT AMOUNT OF
ROLL ASSESSMENT REDUCTION
2018 $2,080,000 $2,080,000 $0
2019 $2,080,000 $1,809,900 $270,100
2020 $2,080,000 $1,809,900 $270,100
Route 9, Tax Grid # 6157-02-641877
ASSESSMENT ORIGINAL REDUCED AMOUNT OF
ROLL ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT REDUCTION
2018 $40,100 $40,100 $0
2019 $40,100 $40,100 $0
2020 $40,100 $40,100 $0
; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the assessment on the property designated as Tax Grid # 6157-02-
650897 on the tax map and assessment roll of the Town of Wappinger for the assessment year
2021 shall be listed and finally assessed at $1,809,900; and, be it further
RESOLVED, that the assessment on the property designated as Tax Grid # 6157-02-
641877 on the tax map and assessment roll of the Town of Wappinger for the assessment year
2021 shall be listed and finally assessed at $40,100; and, be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor, Town Assessor and Craig M. Wallace, Esq.,
Special Counsel 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: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
3/8/2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK