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Minutes - Board Meeting 06/07/06

 

Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Mineola

held Wednesday, June 7, 2006 Village Hall, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, New York 11501.

 

PRESENT:                             Mayor Jack M. Martins

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve

Trustee Paul S. Cusato 

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

 

ALSO PRESENT:                 Benjamin Truncale for Village Attorney John Spellman

                                                Village Clerk Joseph R. Scalero

                                                Superintendent of Public Works Thomas J. Rini

Deputy Village Clerk Janet H. Zalkin

 

 

Sunshine Observers:             Approximately 12 Observers

 

Press Observer:                     Joe Rizza, Mineola American

 

 

 

Mayor Martins opened the Work Session at 6:30 PM.

 

 

Resolution No. 173-06

 

Resolved to approve bills and payroll.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato   

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther    

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 174-06

 

Resolved to approve Mineola Girl Scouts’ request for the use of Wilson Park to hold their annual Fall Festival/Picnic on Saturday, November 4, 2006 (rain date 11/05/06) from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. 

 

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther    

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

 

 

Resolution No. 175-06

 

Resolved to approve the Mineola P.A.L.’s request for the use of the Wilson Park Picnic area from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM for their 25th Annual Lacrosse Alumni Picnic provided that the group chooses a date other than 6/17/06, opening day at the Mineola Pool.  

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato   

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 176-06

 

Resolved to approve the Golden Showstoppers’ request to use the Community Center Gymnasium on June 26th and 27th and July 3rd, 10th and 11th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM to practice for the National Baton Twirling Competition.

 

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther    

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 177-06

 

Resolved to approve a 90-day extension of the building permit issued for 184 Roslyn Road. 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

Resolution No. 178-06

 

Resolved to approve a 90-day extension of the building permit issued for 34 Weybridge Road.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

Resolution No. 179-06

 

Resolved to approve the request for a curb cut expansion at 80 Dow Avenue.

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 180-06

 

Resolved to approve the request for a curb cut expansion at 141 Wellington Road. 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

Resolution No. 181-06

 

Resolved to authorize Superintendent of Public Works Thomas Rini to advertise for bids for the 2006 Road Resurfacing Program.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato   

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo     

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 182-06

 

Resolved to authorize Superintendent of Public Works Thomas Rini to advertise for bids for the 2006 Tree Planting Program. 

 

 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther   

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato     

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Mayor Martins requested a motion to go into Executive Session at 6:55 PM. 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther    

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato     

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Mayor Martins requested a motion to come out of Executive Session at 7:25 PM. 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 183-06

 

Resolved to move Philip Skully from the position of Sanitation Department Seasonal Laborer to the position of Full-time Sanitation Department Laborer at $12.00 per hour,   effective June 8, 2006.

 

Motioned by Trustee Paul S. Cusato   

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 184-06

 

Resolved to authorize the posting for a Laborer in the Highway Department. 

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther    

Seconded by Trustee Paul S. Cusato     

 

 

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 185-06

 

Resolved to approve a $1.00 per hour salary increase, effective June 8, 2006, for the following Department of Public Works employees: 

 

            Michael Palumbo – Highway Dept.                   Thomas Mikowski – Central Garage

            Leonard Palumbo – Highway Dept.                  Michael Sowinski - Central Garage

            Duarte Henriques – Highway Dept. 

            David DaSilva – Highway Dept.

 

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Resolution No. 186-06

 

Resolved to approve a $.50 per hour salary increase from May 15, 2006 to September 15, 2006, for each of the following employees for assuming the responsibilities of Certified Pool Operators for the 2006 season:

 

                        Michael Palumbo                                  Leonard Palumbo

 

Motioned by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Seconded by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

 

39-47 Mineola Boulevard

Petitioner: 4 Tees 3 Jays Corp.

Petitioner=s Attorney: Forchelli

 

Resolution No. 187-06

 

Resolved, that the certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough & Polizzi, LLP, regarding 4 Tees 3 Jays Corp., Section 9, Block 428, Lots 102, 202 is approved.

Further resolved, that the Petitioner will receive a refund of $22,500.00 for the tax years 1997/1998 through 2005/2006.  The refund shall be payable on July 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment and Stipulation.

Further resolved, that a reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $80,000.00 is approved.  Petitioner shall not file a challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Settlement reflects FMV of $3,571.428.00.  County has assessed with FMV of approximately $1,611,100.00.

 

197 Mineola Boulevard

Petitioner: 55 Sheet Metal Realty, Inc.

Petitioner=s Attorney: Koeppel

 

 

Resolution No. 188-06

Resolved, that the certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough & Polizzi, LLP, regarding 55 Sheet Metal Realty, Inc.,  Section 9, Block 402, Lots 542-545, 593-594 is hereby approved.

Further resolved, that the Petitioner will receive a refund of $18,000.00 for the tax years 2000/2001 through 2005/2006.  The refund shall be in payable on August 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment and Stipulation.

Further resolved, that a reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $29,500.00 is approved.  Petitioner shall not file a challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Settlement reflects FMV of $1,316,964.00.  County has assessed with FMV of approximately $984,285.00.

 

80 Main Street

Petitioner: 80 Main Street Inc.

Petitioner=s Attorney: Jaspan

 

Resolution No. 189-06

 

Resolved, that the certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough & Polizzi, LLP, regarding 80 Main Street Inc., Section 9, Block 426, Lot 5 is approved.

Further resolved, that the Petitioner will receive a refund of $18,500.00 for the tax years 1999/2000 through 2005/2006.  The refund shall be payable on July 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment and Stipulation.

Further resolved, that a reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $26,800.00 is approved.  Petitioner shall not file a challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Settlement reflects FMV of $1,196,428.00.  County has assessed with FMV of approximately $916,000.00.

 

99 Second Street

Petitioner: 99 Second Street

Petitioner=s Attorney: Koeppel

 

Resolution No. 190-06

 

Resolved, that the certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough & Polizzi, LLP, regarding 99 Second Street, Section 9, Block 437, Lot 456 is approved.

Further resolved, that the Petitioner will receive a refund of $20,000.00 for the tax years 1998/1999 through 2005/2006.  The refund shall be payable in two (2) equal installments of $10,000.00 on July 1, 2006 and July 1, 2007 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment and Stipulation.

Further resolved, that a reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $46,500.00 is approved.  Petitioner shall not file a challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Settlement reflects FMV of $2,075,892.00.  County has assessed with FMV of approximately $2,080,000.00.

 

100 Lincoln Avenue

Petitioner: 100 Lincoln Avenue Owners Corp.

Petitioner=s Attorney: Koeppel

 

Resolution No. 191-06

 

Resolved, that the certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough & Polizzi, LLP, regarding 100 Lincoln Avenue Owners Corp., Section 9, Block 462, Lots 223, 225, 226, 228, 229 and Section 9, Block 460, Lot 194 is hereby approved.

Further resolved, that the Petitioner will receive a refund of $40,000.00 for the tax years 2001/2002 through 2005/2006.  The refund shall be payable in two equal installments of $20,000.00 on July 1, 2006 and July 1, 2007 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment and Stipulation.

Further resolved, that a reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $190,000.00 is approved.  Petitioner shall not file a challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Settlement reflects FMV of $8,482,142.00.  County has assessed with FMV of approximately $7,369,821.00.

 

 

104 Mineola Boulevard

Petitioner:  104 Mineola Boulevard Company

Petitioner=s Attorney: Koeppel

 

Resolution No. 192-06

 

Resolved, that the certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough & Polizzi, LLP, regarding 104 Mineola Boulevard Company, Section 9, Block 419, Lot 140 is hereby approved.

Further resolved, that the Petitioner will receive a refund of $20,000.00 for the tax years 1996/1997 through 2005/2006.  The refund shall be payable in two equal installments of $10,000.00 on July 1, 2006 and July 1, 2007 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment and Stipulation.

Further resolved, that a reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $44,000.00 is approved.  Petitioner shall not file a challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Settlement reflects FMV of $1,964,285.00.  County has assessed with FMV of approximately $1,400,000.00.

 

131 Jericho Turnpike

Petitioner: 131 Jericho Associates

Petitioner=s Attorney: Schroder & Strom

 

Resolution No. 193-06

 

Resolved, that the certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough & Polizzi, LLP, regarding 131 Jericho Associates, Section 9, Block 450, Lots 224-229 and 271-276 is hereby approved.

Further resolved, that the Petitioner will receive a refund of $40,000.00 for the tax years 1997/1998 through 2005/2006.  The refund shall be payable on June 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment and Stipulation.

Further resolved, that a reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $40,000.00 is approved.  Petitioner shall not file a challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Settlement reflects FMV of $1,785.714.00.  County has assessed with FMV of approximately $1,500,000.00.

 

178 Herricks Road

Petitioner: 178 Herricks Corp.

Petitioner=s Attorney:  Certilman

 

Resolution No. 194-06

 

Resolved, that the certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough & Polizzi, LLP, regarding 178 Herricks Corp., Section 9, Block 38, Lots 7-10 is approved.

Further resolved, that the Petitioner will receive a refund of $4,000.00 for the tax years 2002/2003 through 2005/2006.  The refund shall be payable on July 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment and Stipulation.

Further resolved, that a reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $11,000.00 is approved.  Petitioner shall not file a challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Settlement reflects FMV of $491,071.00.  County has assessed with FMV of approximately $403,000.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 

258 Jericho Turnpike

Petitioner: 258 Jericho Turnpike, LLC

Petitioner=s Attorney: Meyer Suozzi

 

Resolution No. 195-06

 

Resolved, that the certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough & Polizzi, LLP, regarding 258 Jericho Turnpike,  Section 9, Block 381, Lot 56 is hereby approved.

Further resolved, that the Petitioner will receive a refund of $4,300.00 for the tax years 2002/2003 through 2005/2006.  The refund shall be payable on July 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment and Stipulation.

Further resolved, that a reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $20,000.00 is approved.  Petitioner shall not file a challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Settlement reflects FMV of $892,857.00.  County has assessed with FMV of approximately $626,375.00.

 

286 Old Country Road

Petitioner: 286 Old Country Road Corp.

Petitioner=s Attorney: Farrell Fritz

 

Resolution No. 196-06

 

Resolved, that the certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough & Polizzi, LLP, regarding 286 Old Country Road Corp., Section 9, Block 434, Lots 74A-B, 75A-B, 90 is hereby approved.

Further resolved, that the Petitioner will receive a refund of $40,000.00 for the tax years 2000/2001 through 2005/2006.  The refund shall be in payable on July 1, 2007 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment and Stipulation.

Further resolved, that a reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $35,000.00 is approved.  Petitioner shall not file a challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Settlement reflects FMV of $1,562,500.00.  County has assessed with FMV of approximately $956,384.00.

 

309-311 Willis Avenue

Petitioner: 309-311 Willis Corp.

Petitioner=s Attorney: Certilman

 

Resolution No. 197-06

 

Resolved, that the certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough & Polizzi, LLP, regarding 309-311 Willis Corp., Section 9, Block 321, Lots 30, 31, 33, 34 and 35 is approved.

Further resolved, that the Petitioner will receive a refund of $4,850.00 for the tax years 1999/2000 through 2005/2006.  The refund shall be payable on July 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment and Stipulation.

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Note:  No reduction in assessed valuation.

 

 

340 Willis Avenue

Petitioner: 340 Willis Avenue Assoc.

Petitioner=s Attorney:  Murphy Lynch

 

 

Resolution No. 198-06

 

Resolved, that the certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough & Polizzi, LLP, regarding 340 Willis Avenue Assoc., Section 9, Block 330, Lot 728 is approved.

Further resolved, that the Petitioner will receive a refund of $14,000.00 for the tax years 2000/2001 through 2005/2006.  The refund shall be payable on July 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment and Stipulation.

Further resolved, that a reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $15,700.00 is approved.  Petitioner shall not file a challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Settlement reflects FMV of $700,892.00.  County has assessed with FMV of approximately $408,000.00.

 

259-261 Mineola Boulevard

Petitioner: Abit

Petitioner=s Attorney: Siegel

 

Resolution No. 199-06

 

Resolved, that the certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough & Polizzi, LLP, regarding Abit, Section 9, Block 398, Lots 134-135 is approved.

Further resolved, that the Petitioner will receive a refund of $19,000.00 for the tax years 1999/2000 through 2005/2006.  The refund shall be payable on July 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment and Stipulation.

Further resolved, that a reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $24,600.00 is approved.  Petitioner shall not file a challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Settlement reflects FMV of $1,098,214.00.  County has assessed with FMV of approximately $759,000.00.

81 Jericho Turnpike

Petitioner: Active Therapy Supply Inc.

Petitioner=s Attorney: Forchelli

 

 

Resolution No. 200-06

 

Resolved, that the certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough & Polizzi, LLP, regarding Active Therapy Supply Inc.,  Section 9, Block 451, Lots 248-252 is hereby approved.

Further resolved, that the Petitioner will receive a refund of $26,000.00 for the tax years 1998/1999 through 2005/2006.  The refund shall be in payable in two equal installments of $13,000.00 on July 1, 2006 and July 1, 2007 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment and Stipulation.

Further resolved, that a reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $19,000.00 is approved.  Petitioner shall not file a challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Settlement reflects FMV of $848,214.00.  County has assessed with FMV of approximately $459,241.00.

Second Street

Petitioner: A.K. Allen

Petitioner=s Attorney: Certilman

 

Resolution No. 201-06

 

Resolved, that the certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough & Polizzi, LLP, regarding A.K. Allen, Section 9, Block 663, Lot 33, 32B is approved.

Further resolved, that the Petitioner will receive a refund of $27,000.00 for the tax years 1990/1991 through 2005/2006.  The refund shall be payable on June 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment and Stipulation.

Further resolved, that a reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $17,000.00 is approved.  Petitioner shall not file a challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Settlement reflects FMV of $758,928.00.  County has assessed with FMV of approximately $546,700.00.

 

146 East Second Street

Petitioner:  Anton Community Newspapers

Petitioner=s Attorney: Schroder & Strom

 

 

Resolution No. 202-06

 

Resolved, that the certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough & Polizzi, LLP, regarding Anton Community Newspapers, Section 9, Block 301, Lots 23-25, 28-32 and 33-37 is hereby approved.

Further resolved, that the Petitioner will receive a refund of $8,700.00 for the tax years 2002/2003 through 2005/2006.  The refund shall be payable on July 1, 2006 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment and Stipulation.

Further resolved, that a reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $31,000.00 is approved.  Petitioner shall not file a challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins

 

Settlement reflects FMV of $1,383,929.00.  County has assessed with FMV of approximately $970,000.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 

211 Station Road

Petitioner: Astoria Federal

Petitioner=s Attorney: Koeppel

 

 

Resolution No. 203-06

 

Resolved, that the certiorari settlement recommended by Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough & Polizzi, LLP, regarding Astoria Federal, Section 9, Block 674, Lot 1 is approved.

Further resolved, that the Petitioner will receive a refund of $180,000.00 for the tax years 1998/1999 through 2005/2006.  The refund shall be payable in three (3) equal installments of $60,000.00 on July 1, 2006, July 1, 2007 and July 1, 2008 following the submission of a voucher along with a Judgment and Stipulation.

Further resolved, that a reduction in assessed valuation for the 2006/2007 tax year to $336,000.00 is approved.  Petitioner shall not file a challenge for the 2006/2007, 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 tax years.

Motioned by Trustee John S. DaVanzo    

Seconded by Trustee Lawrence A. Werther      

 

Vote:

Yes                                                      No                                           Abstain          

Trustee Linda Fairgrieve                                  

Trustee John S. DaVanzo

Trustee Lawrence A. Werther

Trustee Paul S. Cusato

Mayor Jack M. Martins