2011-0602011-60
Resolution Authorizing Settlement of Tax Certiorari Proceeding Regarding Robert C.
Bloech, Jr. Property
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 February
14, 2011.
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 Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Beale.
WHEREAS, there is now pending in the Dutchess County Supreme Court tax certiorari
proceeding commenced in 2008, 2009 and 2010 by Robert C. Bloech, Jr., regarding residential
property located at 7 Montfort Road, regarding Grid No. 6358-01-182513, seeking a reduction in
the 2008, 2009 and 2010 tax assessment for those respective tax rolls; and
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor and Special Counsel recommend a settlement on 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 years 2008, 2009 and 2010, as it pertains to Grid No.: 6358-01-182513, as
follows:
Assessment Year
Original Total
Assessment
Revised Total
Assessment
Reduction
2008
$716,000
$450,000
$266,000
2009
$716,000
$450,000
$266,000
2010
$700,200
$450,000
$250,200
; and
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
action 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:
ABSTAIN
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
ISMAY CZARNIECKI, COUNCILWOMAN
Voting:
AYE
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
ABSTAIN
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
2/14/2011
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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JfAUHN C. MASTERSON, TOWN CLERK
Gellert & Klein,P.C.
Attorneys at Law
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February 7, 2011
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Re: Bloech vs. Town of Wappinger
Our File No.: 27036.6029
Dear Supervisor Colsey and Town Board Members:
Please be advised that the above referenced proceeding is a tax certiorari matter for the
assessment years of 2008, 2009 and 2010. This is a private residence under construction located
at 7 Montfort Road, Wappinger. New York, Grid No.: 6358-01-182513. The Assessor has
negotiated a settlement of the above referenced proceeding by reducing the assessment from
$716,000 to $450,000 for 2008 and 2009 and reducing the assessment from $700,200 to
$450,000 for 2010. Since we have a 100% equalization rate that reflects fair market value. The
Assessor will provide you with a recommendation and a refund analysis for your consideration.
Additionally, refunds will be payable without interest if paid within 60 days.
I enclose herewith a Resolution for your consideration at the February 14, 2011, Town
Board meeting. Your favorable consideration at that time, would be greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
GEL��, •
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cc: Christian Harkins, Assessor
Chris Masterson, Town Clerk
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Counsel
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Arthur L :Alert
S. Nina Gellert
Stephen t. Ehlers
Raina E. Maissel0
John A. Cie )ghegan
Justice George D Marlow
Lillian S ':w:'igert
Appellate Divls�on (Ret.)
Scott L.'Volkman
Senator Stephen ivt. Saland
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Robert C. Vincent, .
Roderic'« J MacLeod
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Town Board
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Re: Bloech vs. Town of Wappinger
Our File No.: 27036.6029
Dear Supervisor Colsey and Town Board Members:
Please be advised that the above referenced proceeding is a tax certiorari matter for the
assessment years of 2008, 2009 and 2010. This is a private residence under construction located
at 7 Montfort Road, Wappinger. New York, Grid No.: 6358-01-182513. The Assessor has
negotiated a settlement of the above referenced proceeding by reducing the assessment from
$716,000 to $450,000 for 2008 and 2009 and reducing the assessment from $700,200 to
$450,000 for 2010. Since we have a 100% equalization rate that reflects fair market value. The
Assessor will provide you with a recommendation and a refund analysis for your consideration.
Additionally, refunds will be payable without interest if paid within 60 days.
I enclose herewith a Resolution for your consideration at the February 14, 2011, Town
Board meeting. Your favorable consideration at that time, would be greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
GEL��, •
BY -
SCOTT•
SLV/br
Enc.
cc: Christian Harkins, Assessor
Chris Masterson, Town Clerk
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