2012-203
2012-203
Resolution Authorizing the Settlement of the Tax Certiorari Proceeding Regarding Airport
Drive Properties, 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 July 9,
2012.
The meeting was called to order by Barbara Gutzler, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
Barbara Gutzler
William H. Beale
Vincent F. Bettina
Ismay Czarniecki
Michael Kuzmicz
ABSENT:
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Kuzmicz.
WHEREAS, there is now pending in the Dutchess County Supreme Court a tax certiorari
proceeding commenced in 2008,2009,2010 and 2011 by Airport Drive Properties, LLC,
regarding premises located at Airport Drive, Wappingers Falls, Grid #'s 6259-04-667424, 6259-
04-691758; 6259-04-689751; 6259-04-688743; 6259-04-688745; 6259-04-689748; 6259-04-
679493; 6259-04-702744; 6259-04-702742; 6259-04-690753, seeking reduction in the 2008,
2009,2010 and 2011 tax assessments; and
WHEREAS, the owners of the above mentioned parcels have agreed to withdraw the
petitions requesting a reduction in said tax roll for all pending years; and
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor and Special Counsel have recommend a settlement of
these 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 2008/2009,2009/2010 and 2010/2011, as it pertains to Grid Nos.: 6259-
04-667424,6259-04-691758; 6259-04-689751; 6259-04-688743; 6259-04-688745; 6259-04-
689748; 6259-04-679493; 6259-04-702744; 6259-04-702742; 6259-04-690753.
Grid No.: 6259-04-702744
Original
Assessment
Reduction in
Assessment
Final
Assessment
Tax Year
2008/2009
250,000
-0-
250,000
Grid No.: 6259-04-702742
Original Reduction in Final
Tax Year Assessment Assessment Assessment
2008/2009 250,000 -0- 250,000
Grid No.: 6259-04-702745
Original Reduction in Final
Tax Year Assessment Assessment Assessment
2008/2009 250,000 -0- 250,000
2010/2011 150,000 -0- 150,000
2011/2012 250,000 -0- 250,000
Grid No.: 6259-04-690753
Original Reduction in Final
Tax Year Assessment Assessment Assessment
2008/2009 250,000 -0- 250,000
Grid No.: 6259-04-702748
Original Reduction in Final
Tax Year Assessment Assessment Assessment
2008/2009 250,000 -0- 250,000
2010/2011 150,000 -0- 150,000
2011/2012 250,000 -0- 250,000
Grid No.: 6259-04-691758
Original Reduction in Final
Tax Year Assessment Assessment Assessment
2008/2009 250,000 -0- 250,000
2009/2010 250,000 -0- 250,000
2010/2011 250,000 -0- 250,000
2011/2012 250,000 -0- 250,000
Grid No.: 6259-04-689751
Original Reduction in Final
Tax Year Assessment Assessment Assessment
2008/2009 250,000 -0- 250,000
2009/2010 250,000 -0- 250,000
2010/2011 250,000 -0- 250,000
2011/2012 250,000 -0- 250,000
Grid No.: 6259-04-688743
Original Reduction in Final
Tax Year Assessment Assessment Assessment
2008/2009 250,000 -0- 250,000
2009/2010 250,000 -0- 250,000
2010/2011 250,000 -0- 250,000
2011/2012 250,000 -0- 250,000
Grid No.: 6259-04-679493
Original Reduction in Final
Tax Year Assessment Assessment Assessment
2008/2009 1,000,000 -0- 1,000,000
2009/2010 1,000,000 -0- 1,000,000
2010/2011 1,000,000 -0- 1,000,000
Grid No.: 6259-04-667424
Original Reduction in Final
Tax Year Assessment Assessment Assessment
2008/2009 300,000 -0- 300,000
2009/2010 300,000 -0- 300,000
2010/2011 300,000 -0- 300,000
2011/2012 300,000 -0- 300,000
: and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor, Town Assessor and Gellert &
Klein, P.C. Special Counsel to the Town of Wappinger hereby authorize 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:
BARBARA GUTZLER, SUPERVISOR
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
ISMA Y CZARNIECKI, COUNCILWOMAN
MICHAEL KUZMICZ, COUNCILMAN
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
7/9/2012
Voting:
Voting:
Voting:
Voting:
Voting:
AYE
AYE
AYE
AYE
AYE
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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HRISTINE F ON: TOWN CLERK
Leonard Klein
Arthur L. Gellert
John A. Geoghegan
Lillian S. Weigert
Scott L. Volkman
David R Wise"
Roderick J. MacLeod
Bevin S. Harrington
Kelly L. Traver*
Robert E. Noe
Pamela B. Richardson.
Elizabeth M. Corrado
... Gellert & Kleiupc.
... Attorneys at Law
75 Washington Street. Poughkeepsie. NY 12601
(845) 454-3250
(845) 454-4652 fax
Westchester County Office
3010 Westchester Avenue Suite 302
Purchase, NY10S77
(914) 249-0100
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Columbia County Office
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(S 18)329-1533 tel/fax
www.gklaw.us
July 3,2012
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Counsel
Stephen E,Ehlers
S. Nina Gel.lert
Raina E. Maisselo
Justice George D. Marlow
Appellate Division (Ref.)
Senator StephenM. Saland
Robert C. Vincent,Jr.
Joseph H. Gellert
(1907-1989)
*Also Admittedln CT
"'Also Admitted in NJ
~A150 Admitted in England
Re: Airport Drive vs. Town of Wappinger
lndexNo.: 2008-15689; 2009-16230; 2010-16822; 2011-4703
Our File No. 27036.2929
Dear Supervisor Gutzler and Town Board Members:
Attached is a Resolution for your consideration regarding the respective settlement in the above
captioned tax certiorari proceeding for the pending years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 by Airport Drive
Properties, LLC, This property is located at Airport Drive, Wappingers Falls, Grid Nos.: 6259-04;..667424,
6259-04-691758;6259-04-689751; 6259.;04--688743;6259-04-688745; 6259-04-689748; 6259-04-679493;
6259-04-702744; 6259-04-702742; 6259-04-690753. In conjunction with reductions in the 2012 roll, the
petitioner agreed to 'Withdraw all prior proceedings. 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,
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cc: Christian Harkins, Assessor
Christine Fulton, Town Clerk
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