2012-241
2012-241
Resolution Authorizing Refund of Unused Escrow for Cranberry Hills Subdivision (
Account 08-5138)
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
September 10,2012.
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 Czamiecki
Michael Kuzmicz
ABSENT:
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman Czarniecki and seconded by
Councilman Kuzmicz.
WHEREAS, on or about January 8, 2008, Lester Greenberg, an authorized
representative ofWappingers RE, LLC, (hereinafter the "Applicant") filed an application for
Subdivision Approval under Application Number 08-5138; and
WHEREAS, on or about January 8, 2008, the Applicant deposited Fifty-Two Thousand,
Five Hundred Dollars ($52,500.00) into an escrow account with the Town of Wappinger for
payment of the fees of the Town's professionals to review the application; and
WHEREAS, the project has been withdrawn by the Applicant by letter dated August 14,
2012; and
WHEREAS, all professional fees incurred during the review of the application have
been paid and a balance of Forty-Nine Thousand, One Hundred Ninety-Four and 70/100
Dollars ($49,194.70) remains in escrow account number 08-5138 and Applicant has requested
a refund of said unused escrow balances; and
WHEREAS, the Town Accountant has audited the escrow account and has
verified the amount due to the Applicant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby authorizes a refund to the Applicant in the amount of
Forty-Nine Thousand, One Hundred Ninety-Four and 70/100 Dollars
($49,194.70) in escrow account number 08-5138, representing the unused
escrow balance for the above project.
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
Voting:
Voting:
Voting:
Voting:
Voting:
AYE
AYE
AYE
AYE
AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
9/10/2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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CHRISTINEFUL ON, TOWN CLERK
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER, NY
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590
AUG 2 0 2012
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
TOWN CLERK
Purchase Order No.
Do Not Write In This Box
Date Voucher Received AMOUNT
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ABSTRACT NO.
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Date Quantity Description of Materials or Services UNIT AMOUNT
PRICE
7/26/1 Return of Escrow
Acct: 08-5138---Cranberry Hills $49,194 70 $49,194 70
TOTAL
$49,194 70
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PURCHASE ORDER & VOUCHER
I Lester Greenburg certify that the above account m the amount of
~ $I19.19ft.~O. . d' ' ., .
IS true and correct; at the Items, services, an disbursements charged we e rendered . or for the mUnlclpallty on the dates stated
that no part has been paid or satisfied; that taxes, fi;O~iC e muni . is exe rJl;, are not included; and that the amount
claimed is actually dU:" \;. \ /'~ ..
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Date Signature ~- itle
(Space Below for Municipal Use)
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DEPARTMENT APPROVAL
The above services or materials were rendered or
furnished to the municipal ity on the dates stated and the
charges are correct
APPROVAL FOR PAYMENT
This claim is approved pai d from the appropriations
indicated above
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
Zoning Administrator
Office: 845-297-6257
Fax: 845-297-0579
www.townofwappinger.Us
Building Inspector
Office: 845-297-6256
Fax: 845-297-0579
RELEASE OF ESCROW FUNDS
Date: August 17. 2012 Project Account Number: 08-5138
Name of Project: Cranberry Hills
Grid Number: 6158-04-951382
Location: Widmer & Mvers Corners Road
Date project received: Januarv 8. 2008
Date final resolution signed by chairman: Withdrew Proiect by letter on Auaust 14. 2012
Total Escrow Deposited: $52.500.00 Balance remaining: $ 49.194..70
Date: Auaust 17. 2012
Reason for escrow return:
DProject completed with signed maps with the Planning Board / ZBA.
0Project withdrawn by applicant on (date) Auqust 17. 2012
DProject (Post Planning Escrow) completed with CO issued by building department on (date)
DRoad Escrow: Project completed on (date)
This project has been completed I withdrawn and the return of escrow has been
requested by:
Lester Greenberg Tarter, Krinsky & Drogin, LLP
Print Name r:df1 C pany
PlanningBoardSecretary:~SusanRose ~d " .. ~ a~
Barbara Roberti, Zoning Administrator: ._ ~__ _ _
Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent: /
Robert Gray, Town Engineer:
Amount to be returned: $49,194.70
Fredrick Awino,
Town Accountan :
Date: 'tN
Verified:
Wappingers RE, LLC
c/o Lester Greenberg, Esq.
Tarter, Krinsky & Drogin LLP
1350 Broadway, 11 th Floor
NY, NY 10018
,l:(ECEIVED
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August 14, 2012
Victor Fanuele
Chairman
T own of Wappinger Planning Board
20 Middlebush Road
Wappinger Falls, NY 12590
Re: Proiect - Cranberry Hills
Dear Mr. Fanuele:
Wappingers RE, LLC, the present owner of the Cranberry Hills Property hereby requests
the return of the escrow balance of $49,194.70 by check to the order of Wappinger RE, LLC.
Sincerely,
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KEANE S BEANE, P.C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
445 HAMILTON AVENUE
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK 10601
(914) 946-4777
FAX (914) 946-6868
www.kblaw.com
200WESTAGE BUSINESS CENTER
FISHKILL, NEW YORK 12524
(845) 896-0120
RICHARD L. O'ROURKE
PRINCIPAL MEMBER
RO'ROURKE@KBLAW.COM
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March 28, 2011
Ms. Inez Muldonado
Administrative Assistant
Town of Wappinger
Accounting Office
20 Middle Bush Road
Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
Re: No. 08-5138 Cranberry Hills
Dear Ms. Muldonado:
Please be advised that with respect to the above-referenced escrow account maintained by the
Town of Wappinger, this account was assigned to Wappingers Re, LLC as of December 23,2009.
A copy of the fully executed Assignment and Assumption of Application is enclosed.
As set forth in the enclosed Assignment and Assumption of Application, all notices to the
Applicant regarding the Subdivision Application, including escrow statements, should be sent to:
WAPPINGERS RE, LLC
clo Tarter Krinsky & Drogin, LLP
1350 Broadway
New York, New York 10018
Attn.: Lester A. Greenberg, Esq.
Email: 19reenberg@tarterkrinsky.com
Tel. No.: (212) 216-8033
Fax No.: (212) 216-8001
Kindly adjust your records accordingly so that all notices are sent to the attention of
Mr. Greenberg.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Enclosure
cc: Lester A. Greenberg, Esq.
Albert P. Roberts, Esq.
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ZONING Administrator
Barbara Roberti X 128
Zoning Secretary
Sue Rose X 122
ZONING
20 :vllDDLEBUSH ROAD
W APPINGERS t ALLS. NY J 2590
Phone 8-15-297 -6156
Fax: 8-15-297-0579
Barbara Roberti, Zoning Administrator
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Barbara Roberti:
I am requesting the return ofthe escrow balance for the project Cranberry Hills.
Application # OR-"i l1R
In the amount of $
$49.194.70
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TOWN SUPERVISOR
Barbara GutzIer
TOWN BOARD
William Beale
Vincent Bettina
Isrnay Czamiecki
Michael Kuzicz
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Address: WAPPINGERS RE LLC, c/o Tarter Krinsky & Orogan LLP, 1350 Broadway, New York, ~
Email: Igreenberg@tarterkrinsky.com, Phone 212-216-8033, Fax 212-216-8001
ESCROW ESCROW ESCROW ESCROW
FEE'S REC'O CHARGES BALANCE
2008
1/8/2008 Escrow Fee
3/26/2008 BOB-FEB
4/17/2008 CLARK-MAR
4/7/2008 ROBERTS-MAR
6/10/2008 CLARK-MAY
7/8/2008 ROBERTS-JUNE
10/17/2008 Morris 9/08-10/08
52500.00
162.70 ./
765.00~
280.5CV'
75.00/
33.00/
977.0~
2009
1/22/2009 Morris 1/1-1/17/09
2/9/2009 Roberts Jan
12/31/2009 Proposed AJE # 7 of 2009
2/19/2009 Morris 1/18-2/14/09
11/4/2009 Roberts-Oct.
12/10/2009 Clark-Nov.
12/10/2009 Roberts-Nov.
162.50
1,000.00
(1,000.00)
53.60
33.00/
482.50/
16.50'"
2010
2/5/2010 Roberts-Jan.
4/7/2010 Roberts-March
5/4/2010 Roberts-April
8/5/2010 Roberts-July
v
66.00/
16.50. /
115.50 ./
33.00......
2011
4/4/2011 Roberts-Mar
52,500.00
52,337.30
51,572.30
51,291.80
51,216.80
51,183.80
50,206.80
50,044.30
49,044.30
50,044.30
49,990.70
49,957.70
49,475.20
49,458.70
49,392.70
49,376.20
49,260.70
49,227.70
33.00"/ 49,194.70
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