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2011-3382011-338 Resolution Authorizing the Settlement of the Tax Certiorari Proceeding Regarding Porco 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 24, 2011. The meeting was called to order by Barbara Gutzler, Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the following were present: PRESENT: Supervisor Councilmembers ABSENT: Barbara Gutzler 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 tax certiorari proceeding commenced in 2010 and 2011 by Stanley Porco and Bianca Porco, regarding Grid No. 6158-02-730610-0000, seeking a reduction in the 2010 and 2011 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 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 2010 and 2011, as it pertains to Grid No.: 6158-02-730610-0000 AC fhUnwz. Tax Year Original Total Assessment _, Revised Total Assessment Reduction 2010 $758,100 $615,000 $143,100 2011 $758,100 $615,000 $143,100 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the allocation of the assessment reduction as more particularly described as follows: 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: BARBARA GUTZLER, 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 10/24/2011 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. CHRISTINE FULTON, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK Gellert & Klein, P.c Leonard Klein Attorneys at Law Counsel Arthur L. Gellert John A. Geoghegan 75 Washington Street •Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Stephen E. Ehlers Lillian S. Weigert .(845} 454-3250 S. Nina Gellert Scott L. Volkman David R. Wise* (845} 454-4652 fax Raina E. Maisselp Justice George D. Marlow Roderick J. MacLeod Appellate Division (Ret.) Bevin S. Harrington Senator Stephen M. Saland Kelly L. Traver* Robert E. Noe Westchester County Office Columbia County Office Robert C. Vincent, Jr. Pamela B. Richardson' 3010 Westchester Avenue Suite 3Q2 2210 Route 7 Purchase, NY 1 Q577 Copake, NY 12516 Joseph H. Gellert Elizabeth M. Corrado (914) 249-01 Q0 {518) 329-1533 tel/fax (1907.1989) *Also Admitted in CT AAiso Admitted in N1 pAiso Admitted in England Town Board Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 {914) 249-0111 fax www.gklaw.us September 30, 2011 r Re: Porco . vs. Town of Wappinger Grid No.: 6158-02-730610-0000 Our File No.: 270369929 Dear Supervisor Gutzler and Town Board Members: HC NSIVED OCT 17 2011 TOWN OF WAPPINGER TOWN CLERK Please be advised that the above referenced proceeding is a Tax Certiorari matter for tax years 2010 and 2011. This property is a single family residence owned by Stanley Porco and Bianca Porco located at 86 New Hackensack Road. We have negotiated a settlement of the above - referenced proceedings by reducing assessments from $758,100 to $61.5,000 in 2010 and 2011. Since we have 100% equalization rate the settlement figures reflect fair market value. The Assessor will provide you with a recommendation of a refund analysis for your consideration. Additionally, refunds that are paid within 60 days are interest free. I enclose herewith a resolution for your consideration at the next monthly Town Board meeting. Your favorable consideration at that time would be greatly appreciated. SLVIbr Enc. cc: Christian Harkins, Assessor Christopher Masterson, Town Clerk Daniel Petigrow, Esq. Very truly yours, GEL T& KLEIN, P.G. SCOTT L. VOLKMAN FAUSER.klientsMWappinger - Town\Tax Certs\PorcoW-30-I 1 Itr to Town Board w settlement docs.-.vpd