2010-2092010-209
Resolution Authorizing Settlement of the Tax Certiorari Proceeding Regarding John Davis Trustee
and Headlee Management Corp.
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 June 14, 2010.
The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being called,
the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
ABSENT:
Christopher J. Colsey
William H. Beale
Vincent F. Bettina
Ismay Czarniecki
Joseph P. Paoloni
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by Councilman
Bettina.
WHEREAS, there is now pending in the Dutchess County Supreme Court a tax certiorari
proceeding commenced in 2009 by John Davis Trustee and Headlee Management Corp., regarding
premises located at 1491 Route 9, Grid # 6157-02-600971-00, seeking a reduction in the 2009 tax
assessment for the 2009/2010 assessment; and
WHEREAS, the owners of the above mentioned parcel have agreed to withdraw the petition
requesting a reduction in said tax roll reduction; and
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor and Special Counsel have recommend a settlement of this tax
review proceeding
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 proceeding for the
year 2009/2010, as it pertains to Grid No.: 6157-02-600971-00.
Original Reduction in Final
Tax Year Assessment Assessment Assessment
2009/2010 1,518,750 -0- 1,518,750
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor, Town Assessor and Gellert &
Klein, P.C. Special Counsel to the Town of Wappinger, are hereby authorized to take all actions
necessary and appropriate to effectuate the terms of this resolution.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, SUPERVISOR
Voting: AYE
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN
Voting: AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
Voting: AYE
ISMAY CZARNIECKI, COUNCILWOMAN
Voting: AYE
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting: AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
6/14/2010
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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-1 HN C. MAS ERSON, TOWN CLERK
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Re: John Davis Trustee and Headlee Management Corp.
vs. Town of Wappinger
Our File No. 27036.7229
Dear Supervisor Colsey and Town Board Members:
Attached is a Resolution for your consideration regarding the respective settlement in the above
captioned tax certiorari proceeding for the sole pending year of 2009, by John Davis Trustee and Headlee
Management Corp. This is the former Arby's Restaurant at 1491 Route 9. In anticipation of the settlement
during the 2010 Board of Assessment Review process, the petitioner agreed to withdraw their prior proceeding.
Therefore, there will be no reduction in the assessment and therefore, no refund liability.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Very truly yours,
GELL T & KLE C.
BY:
SLV\br SCOTT L. VOLKMAN
Enc.�� �D
cc: Christian Harkins, Assessor i
EC�
Chris Masterson, Town Clerk
JUN 0 q 2Q13
TOWN OF WAPPI�NK ER
TOWN CLERK
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Leonard Klein
Arthur L. GellertS.
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Nina Gellert
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(845) 454-3250
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Lillian S. Weigert
(845) 454-4652 fax
Senator Stephen M. Saland
Scott L. Volkman
Robert C. Vincent, Jr.
David R. Wise"
Roderick J. MacLeod
Bevin S. Harrington
Westchester County Office Columbia County Office
210 Route 7
Joseph H. Gellert
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June 8, 2010
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Re: John Davis Trustee and Headlee Management Corp.
vs. Town of Wappinger
Our File No. 27036.7229
Dear Supervisor Colsey and Town Board Members:
Attached is a Resolution for your consideration regarding the respective settlement in the above
captioned tax certiorari proceeding for the sole pending year of 2009, by John Davis Trustee and Headlee
Management Corp. This is the former Arby's Restaurant at 1491 Route 9. In anticipation of the settlement
during the 2010 Board of Assessment Review process, the petitioner agreed to withdraw their prior proceeding.
Therefore, there will be no reduction in the assessment and therefore, no refund liability.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Very truly yours,
GELL T & KLE C.
BY:
SLV\br SCOTT L. VOLKMAN
Enc.�� �D
cc: Christian Harkins, Assessor i
EC�
Chris Masterson, Town Clerk
JUN 0 q 2Q13
TOWN OF WAPPI�NK ER
TOWN CLERK
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