2021-136
2021-136
Resolution Authorizing The Settlement Of Tax Certiorari Proceedings Regarding 37
Mesier Avenue Real Estate, LLC
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
25, 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-2021-136
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Seconder
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Voter
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by
Councilwoman Bettina.
WHEREAS, there is now pending in the Dutchess County Supreme Court tax certiorari
proceedings commenced in 2019, 2020 and 2021 by 37 Mesier Avenue Real Estate, LLC,
regarding real property located at 37 S Mesier Avenue in the Village of Wappingers Falls, Tax
Grid # 6158-18-359123, seeking a reduction in the 2019, 2020 and 2021 tax assessment for those
respective tax rolls; and
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor and Special Counsel have recommended a settlement of
the 2019, 2020 and 2021 tax review proceedings; and
WHEREAS, the petitioner has agreed to waive any refunds by the Village of
Wappingers Falls and by, and on behalf of the Town of Wappinger, for overpayment of all ad
valorem and special district 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 2019,
2020 and 2021, as it pertains to:
37 S Mesier Avenue, Tax Grid # 6158-18-359123
ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT REDUCED ASSESSMENT AMOUNT OF
ROLL REDUCTION
2019 $2,600,000 $2,350,000 $250,000
2020 $2,600,000 $2,350,000 $250,000
2021 $2,600,000 $2,350,000 $250,000
; 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: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
10/25/2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK