https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/765dc42fac6324f77f9e1422d46e9829.pdf 60430df46873d3879ca93e2167e3313a PDF Text Text A Tax Grievance Hearing was held on Tuesday, February 20.1990 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Village Hall, North Tarrytown, New York. Present: Mayor Janet Gandolfo Trustee Apollonio Trustee Hyland Trustee Coon Also Present: Carrie Prezzano, Assessor Linda Tadasfoy, Finnigan Associates John Hughes, Village Attorney William T. Regan, Village Administrator Francesca Lorenz, Recording Secretary Mayor Gandolfo opened the tax grievance hearings at 4:00 PM stating that the Board of Trustees will act as the Board of Assessors. IN THE MATTER OF EDWARD AND VICTORIA SIMNOWSKI. 14 ANDERSON AVENUE. NORTH TARRYTOWN. N. Y. SECTION 17. BLOCK 16.LOT 7 Applicants state that the new assessment is too high. They offered comparable houses around them whose assessments were much lower or were reduced. They asked the board to lower assessed value. Mayor stated the Board would consider their grievance. IN THE MATTER OF SUSAN P. MELAVILLE. TARRYTOWN. NEW YORK SECTION 17. BLOCK 10. LOT 9 2 6 MAPLE STREET. NORTH Applicant states that assessment is high. Offered a number of comparable houses around whose assessments were much lower or were reduced. Her house is 150 years old, needs new furnace, kitchen and has not been upkept for the past 15 years. Mayor stated the Board would consider their grievance. IN THE MATTER OF SLEEPY HOLLOW CEMETERY. NORTH TARRYTOWN. NEW YORK SECTION 17. BLOCK 01. LOT 1 Mr. A. Flennell, President of the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery states that this parcel is not suitable for burial as it is in the flood plains, and most of the land is under the Pocantico River. Feels that the evaluators did not take this into account. Ms. Tadasfoy explained the formula used to consider the assess value. Mr. Flennell requested that property be tax-exempt. Mayor stated the Board would consider their grievance. �lis i IN THE MATTER OF CHARLES AND JOAN SHIBETTI. 18 DELL STREET. NORTH TARRYTOWN. N. V. SECTION 17.BLOCK 1. LOT 12 Applicant states that her assessment notices have the wrong parcels listed on Dell Street. She recently filed new deeds with the county and when they are returned she will present them to the village Assessor. She has asked the to board to have the records changed to indicate recent change. Mayor stated that she would have the Assessor change the records. Applicants other properties were reviewed and found to be in order. IN THE MATTER OF SOL SHAPIRO. 196 CORTLANDT STREET. NORTH TARRYTOWN. N. Y. SECTION 16. LOT 6. BLOCK 18 Property is a rent stablizied apartment house. Mr. Shapario states that he his expenses are higher than the income received from the property and wishes to have the property reassessed. Mayor Gandolfo asked that he submit an income/expense form and after review, that the Assessor will reevaluate the property. IN THE MATTER OF THE HACKLEY SCHOOL. 4 5 NEW BROADWAY. NORTH TARRYTOWN. N. Y. SECTION LOT BLOCK Applicant is asking that the property be tax exempt. The property housing faculty members, who are on call most of the time. The faculty offers guidance counseling, and at times entertain the boarding students. The mayor asked that Hackley submit proof of this claim. Applicant advised that the Town of Pleasant has listed as tax-exempt and would like the Village to do the same. Mayor advised Hackley school would hear by March 31. IN THE MATTER OF JAMES KELLY. 55 FREMONT RD.. NORTH TARRYTOWN. NEW YORK SECTION 11-01E-2 Applicant notified Finnegan Associates that his assessment was too high. He is getting another revaluation done by a private firm and expects the results shortly. He would also like to file veteran exemptions for both he and his wife. Mayor stated that the Assessor would review Finnegan's assessment and veterans' expemtions. �I IN THE MATTER OF WILMA H. BATCHELDER. 215 FARRINGTON AVENUE. NORTH TARRYTOWN. N. Y. SECTJQN 14-03-P3, Applicant states she owns a one family house across the street from a state group home, and the group home generates a lot of traffic on her street, and a large number of cars park on the property. She also owns a vacant lot on the same street, and feels the assessment of both properties is too high, and should by reduced by 50%. Mayor stated she would have Assessor review her grievance. IN THE MATTER OF ANN 7 DENNIS BLANK. 508 MUNROE AVENUE. NORTH TARRYTOWN. N. Y. SECTION 14. BLOCK 14. LOT IB Florence Frascati represented applicants, asked that the board lower the assessment. She feels that the assessed value was based solely on the 1988 sale price of $500,000. rather than on its relative value to comparable properties in the area. She offered a number of examples. Mayor will have the Assessor review the grievance. IN THE MATTER OF GEORGE O'HANLON. TARRYTOWN. N. Y. Section 11-1U-6 LAKE SHORE CLOSE. NORTH Applicant feels his assessment is too high, and give a number of comparables in his area whose assessments were much lower. Mayor will have the Assessor review his grievance. IN THE MATTER OF LINDA & NICHOLAS MODONNA. RICHARD J. IVELE. A.J. FERRARA. 152 DEYPESTER STREET. NORTH TARRYTOWN. N. Y. Section 16-08-14 Applicants purchased a four family house in March 1989 and feel the reassessment is too high. Mayor asked that they fill out an income and expense form and return it to the Assessor. They will hear from the Board of Assessors by March 31. IN THE MATTER OF STEVEN TARRYTOWN. N. Y. SECTION 16-08-5 SERINA. 9 LAWRENCE AVENUE. NORTH Mr. Serena appeared before the Board of Assessors regarding his Cedar Street property. Feels the assessment is much too high at $66,900 half value. He bought the property 4 years ago at $18,000. His tax increase would be $589. Mayor would have the �Board of Assessors review his grievance. IN THE MATTER OF JULIA MILDER. 50 HOWARD STREET. WORTH TARRYTOWN, SECTION 15-06-21 Applicant has a 100% increase in taxes since reassessment. Feels the house has been assessed too high as it is over 100 years old and needs major work. Applicant offered comparabies in the area with much lover assessments. Mayor will have the Assessor review grievance. IN THE MATTER OF MARY OUAIN. 120 VAN TASSELL AVENUE. NORTH TARRYTOWN. N. Y. 17-23-9 Applicant feels reassessment is too high. Full Value $175,000. House is very small, and other neighboring parcels are lower. Mayor said Board of Assessors will review her grievance. IN THE MATTER TARRYTOWN. N.Y OF JAMES GALGANO. 53 GORY BROOK ROAD. NORTH 17-L-25.fr Applicant would - ike to have reassessment lowered due to fact that new GM Pain* hop has reduced their view of the Hudson River and surrounding eas, thereby reducing the property value. Applicant's claim is based on Zone violation of Section 62-8B of the Zoning Code. Mayor will have Board review grievance. IN THE MATTER OF LARUEL TARRYTOWN. NEW YORK SECTION 15-13-45 A B C SECTION 15-13-41 SECTION 13-14-45A Requesting all lots SWEET. 3 09 NORTH BROADWAY. NORTH be combined into 1 lot and revalue lot. SECTION 15-13-52 Five family apartment house. Applicant presented an Income and Expense form. Applicant claims to have been losing money on the rental units for the past 10 year. Mayor will have Assessor change cards to indicate one lot and to reassess same. Also will review grievance regarding 5 family rental unit. �IK THE MATTER OF AGNES TARRYTOWN. NEW YORK SECTION 14-03-04 SMITH. 263 FARRINGTON AVENUE, NORTH Applicant lives across the street from State group home, and the house is in poor condition. The garage's roof fell in and has not been repaired. Assessor will review grievance. IN THE MATTER OF MRS. TARRYTOWN. N. Y. SECTION 17-4-8 O. BUANNANO. 76 NEW BROADWAY. NORTH Applicant claims assessment is too high. House is over 115 years old and was purchased by her in 1975 for $50,000. Full value is now estimated to be $139,000. First floor has 6 rooms and ssecond floor-4 rooms and no garage. Mayor stated that Assessor will review her grievance. IN THE MATTER OF TARRYTOWN. N. Y. SECTION 14-02-1.Al HAIG BOHIGAN. 22 5 HUNTER AVENUE. NORTH Applicant states data inventory card is wrong, regarding the number of bedrooms and actual living space. He also feels that the assessment is too high based on the wrong information. Full value was estimated at $451,000. Mayor will ask the Assessor to change card and review his grievance. IN THE MATTER OF TARRYTOWN. N. Y. SECTION 14-24-8A LILLIAN HARTUNG. 21 MERLIN AVENUE. NORTH Applicant states that assessment is too high. She has had the house on the market for the last 9 months at $325,000. Original asking price was $340,000. The house is a seven room house built in 1895 on Rte. 9 and she is having difficulty selling. Mayor will have the Assessor review grievance. IN THE MATTER OF RICHARD AND JOAN ROSE. 33 FREMONT ROAD. NORTH TARRYTOWN, N. Y. SECTION ll-IE-15 Applicant states the land assessment is too high at $97,900. Full value $225,500. Was reduced in December to $216,100. Last year taxes were $2239, this year $1907, net decrease of $322. He presented a list of comparable properties whose waterfront properties were assessed much lower. Mayor stated the Assessor will review his grievance and he should hear within a month. �IN THE MATTER OF MARTIN TARRYTOWN. N. Y. SECTION 15-04-6 15-04-5 KAVICKY. $0 KENPAfcfr STREET, NORTH Applicant would like properties combined into one parcel and reevaluated as such. Applicant also feels assessment is too high. House was built in 1909 has 3 bedrooms, and has no garage, but uses old barn as one. G. M. Paint shop has ruined river view, and GM employees generate a lot of traffic on street, and there is noise pollution from freight yards. Mayor stated Assessor will review grievance. IN THE MATTER OF ED SAMSON. 17 EVERGREEN WAY. NORTH TARRYTOWN. N. SECTION 11-01K-15 Applicant states assessment is too high. Originally bought house in September 1988, at an inflated price of $425,000. Current value is now $375,000, house is 25 years old. Has had many problems with house, deck rotted, furnace must be replaced, there are termites in the house and insects on the lawn. Assessor will review grievance. IN THE MATTER OF VINCE MASSARO. TARRYTOWN. N. Y. SECTION 14-14-2 126 KELBOURNE AVENUE. NORTH Applicant states that the data inventory card is wrong. Mayor advised him it will be corrected. Advises that the Assessor will remeasure. Applicant also feels assessment is too high. Gave a list of comparable houses that were built the same time and who have river views, and their assessments are lower. Assessor will review grievance. IN THE MATTER OF EDWIN MERYNK. 5 LAKE VIEW AVENUE. NORTH TARRYTOWN. N. Y. SECTION 14-01J-9 AND 10A Applicants state they would like to have both lots combined and revalued as one lot. Also inventory card should be corrected to indicate correct acreage. Feels assessment was based on wrong measurements. Assessor will reevaluate IN THE MATTER OF ELIOT KAPLAN AND CYNTHIA GREEN. AVENUE. NORTH TARRYTOWN. N. Y. SECTION 14-29-9 23 PIERSON Applicants purchased house in May of 1989 for $340,000. Feel �I adjusted assessment of $178,700 is too high, Feel that $170,000 would be in order. Assessor will review grievance. IN THE MATTER OF JOYCE/HANCZAR. 12 MILLARD AVENUE. NORTH TARRYTOWN, N t Yr gECTJOfl 14-18-3& Applicant states property bought in 1987 for $367,500. Valued at $195,000. Claims acreage and description is wrong on the data inventory card. Mayor asked Assessor to check card and check the card for 540 Bellwood Avenue. Assessor will review grievance. IN THE MATTER OF TED TARRYTOWN. NEW YORK SECTION 15-5-23 JAKO. 22 CONTINENTAL STREET. NORTH Applicant feels assessment is too high. Has .07 acres, house was built in 1858 and bought by his family in 1960 for $10,000. Very small single family house with no basement. Heavy traffic flow from GM. Feels assessment should be lower. Assessor will reviev; grievance. IN THE MATTER OF PELICAN ENTERPRIZES. 32 CLINTON STREET. NORTH TARRYTOWN. N. Y. SECTION 16-4-14 Applicant states he bought property in December, 1988 for $30,000. Converted from a two family house into a one family. Put $89,000 worth of improvements. Mayor states Assessor will change cards to indicate conversion and revalue property. IN THE MATTER OF DEMETRIOS KRINGAS. TARRYTOWN. N. Y. SECTION 17-04-5C 149 WEBBER AVENUE. NORTH Applicant has a five family house, feels the assessment is too high. Insurance appraisal valued house at $232,900. Full value by village is $ 271,000. Mayor asked applicant to fill out an income/expense form and submit it to the Assessor. Assessor will review. IN THE MATTER OF JOHN DECAIRANO. NEW YORK SECTION 15-06-9 31 ELM STREET. NORTH TARRYTOWN. Applicant feels assessment is too high due to mistake on inventory card. Applicant is listed as having a three family house, it is a two family house. Also he has no driveway. House �# - was recently valued by insurance at $210,000. Mayor will have Assessor change card and review grievance. Meeting Adjourned 10:10 PM Respectfully submitted, r J Francesca Lorenz Recording Secretary � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes & Resolutions-1990 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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