Legal Notices - April 27, 2017 – The Millerton News

LEGAL NOTICE

Immobilia Advisors, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 8/3/15 as Bindek, LLC.  It changed its name to Immobilia Advisors, LLC on February 9, 2016. Office location: Dutchess County. SSNY is designated as process agent. SSNY shall mail process to 340 Metzger Road, Rhinebeck, New York, 12571. Purpose to engage in any lawful activity. 

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF THE PINE PLAINS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET, ANNUAL MEETING, SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION AND VOTING ON PROPOSITIONS

NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES

Notice is given that petitions for nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed with the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2017.  Such petitions must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the school district and must state the name and residence address of each signer and of the candidate.  Petition forms may be picked up in the District Office on any school day during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. except Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

BUDGET AVAILABLE
Notice is also given that a statement of the amount of money which will be required for school district purposes for the 2017-2018 school year (the Budget) may be obtained by any resident of the District in each school building in which school is maintained and in the District Office, commencing Tuesday, April 25, 2017, during regular school hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. except Saturday, Sunday and holidays.  The budget will also be available on the district website: www.ppcsd.org and at every public and free association library in the District.  A Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website. 

PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the Pine Plains Central School District will hold a public hearing on the budget in the Stissing Mountain Middle/High School, Pine Plains, New York, on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of presentation of the 2017-2018 budget.

LOCATION, DATE, SUBJECT of ANNUAL VOTE

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting, Election and Vote on Propositions of the Pine Plains Central School District will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the following location and time, when the polls will be open for the purpose of voting by voting machine:

All district residents vote at the Stissing Mountain Middle/High School, Pine Plains, New York from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The voters shall vote on the following:

1.Proposition No. 1: SHALL the Budget for the 2017-2018 school year be approved?

2. Proposition No. 2:  SHALL the Board of Education of the Pine Plains Central School District, Dutchess and Columbia Counties, New York, be authorized to purchase two (2) 34-passenger or larger school buses, including cameras and necessary equipment, each at a maximum estimated cost of $54,100; two (2) 48-passenger or larger school buses, including cameras and necessary equipment, each at a maximum estimated cost of $99,925; and one (1) 65-passenger or larger school bus, including cameras and necessary equipment, at a maximum estimated cost of $102,250, for an aggregate maximum estimated cost of $410,300; and that the sum of $410,300, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of said School District and collected in annual installments as provided in Section 416 of the Education Law; and in anticipation of such tax, obligations of said School District may be issued?

3.Proposition No. 3: SHALL the Board of Education of the Pine Plains Central School District, Dutchess and Columbia Counties, New York, be authorized to construct improvements to the Stissing Mountain Middle/High School building, as described in a plan prepared by the District’s Architects, Mosaic Associates, which is available for public inspection in the office of the District Clerk, including: reconstruction of and improvements to the High School auditorium, including floor replacement, ceiling and finishes upgrades, installing air conditioning, replacing seating and aisle lighting, replacing rigging and lighting, curtains, sound system, stage flooring, projector and screen, all of the foregoing to include original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, interior reconstruction; and replacing the gymnasium floor in the Middle School, all of the foregoing including ancillary or other work required in connection therewith, and associated costs and expenses, at a maximum estimated cost of $2,897,160, with the amount of $2,897,160 to be transferred from the District-wide Renovations, Reconstruction and Construction Capital Reserve Fund to the capital fund for such purpose?

4. To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education for three-year terms commencing July 1, 2017 and ending on June 30, 2020.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Notice is also given that personal registration of voters is required pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law.  Any qualified voter may register to vote for the Annual School District Election and Vote at the District Office during regular business hours, from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, on days when school is in session, until May 11, 2017.  The register for said Annual School District Election and Vote shall include all persons who shall have presented themselves personally for registration and shall also include all persons who shall have been previously registered for and have voted at any annual or special school district election or vote held or conducted during the 2013, 2014, 2015 or 2016 calendar years.  A resident who is registered with the Dutchess or Columbia County Board of Elections is also qualified to vote. Voter qualifications are thus: must be a United States citizen; 18 years of age or older; and a permanent resident within the District for a period of thirty (30) days immediately prior to the vote.

INSPECTION of VOTER REGISTER

Notice is given that the Voter Register of the School District so prepared will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District, where the same will be available for public inspection by any qualified voter of the District starting May 11, 2017 during regular business hours from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., on Saturday by appointment with the District Clerk, except Sundays and holidays.  Said register shall be open for inspection at the respective voting places during the day of the Annual School District Election and Vote, on May 16, 2017.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS
Notice is also given that absentee ballots will be offered for the Annual School District Election and Vote.  Applications for absentee ballots for the Annual School District Election may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk.  The application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days prior to the election, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be personally picked up by the voter at the Office of the District Clerk.  Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election and vote, May 16, 2017.  A list of all persons to whom ballots shall have been issued will be available for public inspection to qualified voters of the District in the said Office of the District Clerk, during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. until the day of the election.  Any qualified voter may file a written challenge of the qualifications of a voter whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for the challenge. 

DATED: March 20, 2017.

Julia W. Tomaine 

District Clerk

Pine Plains Central 

School District

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Formation of

Limited Liability Company

Articles of Organization of 6073 Route 22 LLC (hereinafter 6073 Route 22) were filed on March 13, 2017 with the Secretary of State of New York. The office of 6073 Route 22 is located in Dutchess County, New York.  6073 Route 22 has designated the Secretary of State of New York as its agent upon which process against it can be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against 6073 Route 22 is 422 Poplar Hill Road, Dover Plains NY, 12522. The purpose of 6073 Route 22 shall be to maintain, preserve and operate real estate, as well as engage in the sales, purchase, lease and rental of real property, and generally to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under New York law.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Grillz Food Truck, LLC notice of formation of Limited Liability Corporation (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY ( SSNY) on March 17th, 2017. Office Dutchess, SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against may be served and shall mail to : 66 Drake Rd, Pleasant Valley NY, C/O Jennifer DeVito. 5103434.

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05-11-17

 

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL

Pursuant to Section 506  & 526 of the Real Property 

Tax law:

Notice is hereby given that the Assessor of the Town of Amenia

County of Dutchess, has completed his tentative assessment roll for the current year, a copy of which is filed with the Town Clerk.

The Assessor will be in attendance with such tentative roll at:

THE AMENIA TOWN HALL-4988 ROUTE 22-AMENIA, NY  12501

He will be available on the following days:

DATE: Monday 5/01/2017    BETWEEN THE HOURS OF    9AM  AND  3 PM

DATE: Tuesday 5/02/2017    BETWEEN THE HOURS OF    9AM  AND  3PM

Date: Thursday 5/06/2017    BETWEEN THE HOURS OF     9 PM  AND  1 PM

DATE: Saturday  5/11/2017    BETWEEN THE HOURS OF    6 AM  AND  9 PM

Written complaints with respect to the assessments may be filed with the Assessor any time prior to or on Grievance Day and shall be transmitted by the Assessor to the Board of Assessment Review on or before Grievance Day.

A publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at the Assessor’s Office or online at www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/orpts/grievancebooklet.pdf

  Wayne Euvrard 

Assessor

GRIEVANCE DAY

Fourth Tuesday in May(508 Real Property Tax Law)

May 23, 2017(525 Real Property Tax Law)

NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW for the Town of Amenia, County of Dutchess, shall hear and determine complaints in relation to assessments at:

The Amenia Town Hall-4988 Route 22-Amenia, NY 12501        845-373-8118 x 103

The Board of Assessment Review will be by appointments on May 23, 2017.  Please call starting at 9AM on that day to reserve your time and walk in’s will also be done by next time available. We hope this will make Grievance Day run a little smoother for everyone.

The BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW will be in attendance on this day:

Tuesday-May 23, 2017   BETWEEN THE HOURS OF3 PM AND 5 PM

Tuesday-May 23,  2017   BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6 PM AND 8 PM

The BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW will then file a copy of the determination with the Town Clerk to become a matter of public record.

Anthony Robert 

Board Chairman

04-27-17

 

LEGAL NOTICE

A meeting of the lot owners of Irondale Cemetery Inc, will be held on May 9, 2017 at 6:00 pm at North East Muffler Inc, 5654 Rt. 22, Millerton, N.Y 12546 for the purpose of electing trustees and for such other matters that may properly come before the meeting.

The annual meeting of the Trustees will immediately follow the meeting of the lot owners.

Cindy L. Heck

04-20-17

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05-04-17

 

LEGAL NOTICE

TOWN OF AMENIA

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

Notice is given that the Town of Amenia hereby requests proposals from interested persons for the following:

“Operation of a Food Concession Stand at Beekman Park in the Town of Amenia from May 4, 2017 through November 4,2017”

Background Information: Beekman Park is located on State Route 44 in the Town of Amenia, New York.  Weather permitting, the Licensee shall be permitted to operate the concession stand every day, from May 4, 2017 through November 4, 2017 on which a baseball or softball game or other recreational activity is scheduled by the Town of Amenia Recreation Commission, from one (1) hour before the scheduled starting time of every such game to one (1) hour after every such game ends.  The successful applicant will be required to enter into a License Agreement with the Town of Amenia, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following terms and conditions:

1. The successful applicant may sell only food and non-alcoholic beverages at the concession stand, and only at reasonable competitive prices.

2. Beekman Park is a totally smoke-free area.

3. The successful applicant shall secure and keep general liability insurance, as well as workers’ compensation and disability benefit insurance in amounts required by New York State law.  A certificate of insurance shall be required prior to execution of the License Agreement.

4. Necessary equipment other than that provided by the Town of Amenia shall be provided by the successful applicant and insured by the successful applicant, if coverage is desired.  The licensee shall use reasonable and diligent care in using and maintaining the Concession Stand and equipment in a condition as good as at present, ordinary wear and usage expected.  At the time that the license agreement is executed, the successful applicant shall also be required to post a security deposit with the Clerk of the Town of Amenia in an amount acceptable to the Town Board.  If the Concession Stand and equipment is returned in a condition as good as at present, ordinary wear and usage accepted, said deposit shall be returned to the successful applicant.

5. The Town of Amenia reserves the right to terminate or revoke the license agreement at any time and for any reason, subject to the successful applicant’s right to recover a pro-rated portion of the License Fee in the event of a termination or revocation without cause.

Submission Requirements: Sealed proposals must be marked “Operation of a Food Concession Stand at Beekman Park ball field in the Town of Amenia from May 4, 2017 through November 4, 2017” and must be delivered in duplicate in writing to the Town Clerk, Town of Amenia Town Hall, 4988 Route 22, Amenia, New York 12501, no later than 12:00 p.m. on May 3, 2017.  All proposals must include a copy of a “Non-Collusion Certificate,” signed by the person or the head of the organization submitting the proposal.

Selection: Proposals will be publicly opened and read in the Town Hall, 4988 Route 22, Amenia, New York, at 7:00 p.m. on May 4, 2017, and thereafter be considered by the Town Board.

THE TOWN BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ALL PROPOSALS, OR ANY PART THEREOF, TO CONSIDER THE REPUTATION OF THE APPLICANT IN MAKING ITS SELECTION, TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITIES OR MINOR DEVIATIONS HEREFROM, AND TO SELECT OTHER THAN THE HIGHEST APPLICANT IF THE SELECTED PROPOSAL IS DEEMED TO BE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE TOWN OF AMENIA.

Dawn Marie Klingner

 Town Clerk

04-27-17

 

NOTICE OF ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET, ANNUAL MEETING, SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION 

AND VOTE

NOTICE  IS  HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of the Millbrook Central School District, Dutchess County, New York, will hold a Public Hearing on the Budget in the Library of the Millbrook Middle School at 43 Alden Place, Millbrook New York, on Monday, May 8, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of presenting the budget document for the 2017-2018 school year.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for school district purposes during the 2017-2018 school year (The Budget), exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District during business hours, effective May 2, 2017, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at each of the District’s schools, at the Administrative Offices, at any free association or public library in the District and on the District website.  A Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Annual School District Meeting, Election and Vote will be held in the Auditorium in the Millbrook Middle School, Alden Place, Millbrook, NY, on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, between the hours of 12:00 noon and 9:00 p.m., when the polls will be open for the purpose of voting by paper ballot:

A: Proposition 1: MILLBROOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT’S SCHOOL BUDGET 2017-2018

Shall the Board of Education of the Millbrook Central School District be authorized to expend the sum of $28,922,989 for School District purposes for the 2017-2018 school year (The Budget) and to levy the necessary tax therefor?  

B:  To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education for three (3) year terms (July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020)

Thomas Lehmkuhl

Howard Shapiro

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required, and no person shall be entitled to vote at said Annual School District Election and Vote to be held on May 16, 2017, whose name does not appear on the register of said School District or who does not register as hereinafter provided, except a person who is otherwise qualified to vote and is registered under the provisions of Article 5 of the Election Law.  The Board of Registration shall prepare a register for said Annual School District Election and Vote which shall include all persons who shall have been previously registered for any annual or special district meeting and voted in such within the past four (4) calendar years.  Voter registration will be conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on business days, in the District Office located in the Middle School, 43 Alden Place in Millbrook, NY, until May 11, 2017.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the register of the School District, so prepared, will be filed in the District Office in the Millbrook Middle School, 43 Alden Place, Millbrook, NY, where the same will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. beginning May 11, 2017, and then for each of the five (5) days prior to the said Annual School District Election and Vote, including Saturday by appointment with the District Clerk and excluding Sunday.  

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots for the School District Election and Vote may be obtained at the Office of the School District Clerk in the Millbrook Middle School, 43 Alden Place, Millbrook, NY, on weekdays when school is in session between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  The application must be received by the School District Clerk at least seven (7) days prior to the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or the day before the election, if the ballot will be personally picked up by the voter at the District Office.  Absentee Ballots must be received by the District Clerk at the District Administrative Office, not later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election and vote, May 16, 2017.  A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District at the Office of the District Clerk during regular office hours, 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, until the day of the Election and Vote.  Any qualified voter may file a written challenge of the qualifications of a voter, whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for the challenge.

Mary Lou Janelli 

District Clerk

Millbrook Central
School District

04-27-17

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05-11-17

 

Legal Notice

Town Seeks Town Councilmember

The Town of Amenia is seeking a candidate to fulfill the open Town Councilman’s seat. To be considered, candidates should submit a letter of interest to the Town Clerk by  noon,  May 4th describing their qualifications, and be prepared to offer their ideas and suggestions for the many projects and issues currently facing the town.  The appointment will fill the seat until December 31, 2017.  The general election in November 2017 will determine who will ultimately fulfill the unexpired term. Candidates must be a resident of Amenia, over the age of 18, and a U.S. citizen.  Letters of Interest may be mailed to Dawn Marie Klingner, Town Clerk, 4988 Route 22, Amenia NY 12501 or emailed to townclerk@ameniany.gov.

Dawn Marie Klingner

Town Clerk 

Town of Amenia

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Legal Notice

MAIN STREET MILLERTON, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/11/09. NY office location: Dutchess County. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to the LLC, 221 Dover Road, Manhasset, NY 11030.

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Legal Notice

TOWN OF AMENIA PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE OF 

PUBLIC HEARING 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Silo Ridge Ventures, LLC (the “Applicant”), for itself and on behalf of Silo Ridge Ventures Property A, LLC, the owners of the property located on New York State Route 22 known and designated as Parcel Grid Identification Number 7066-02-794708, has submitted an application (the “Application”) to the Planning Board of the Town of Amenia for the following approvals, among others, in connection with the proposed Silo Ridge Field Club (the “Resort Community”): 

Third Amendment of Final Subdivision Plats FM#9458A, for the purpose of lot line adjustments pursuant to Town Code Chapter 105 to portions of Phase 1B of the Resort Community located on Wood Duck Road and Wood Turtle Lane, including modifications to Lots LL-1 through LL-13, LL-15 through LL-19, LL-21, LL-22, LL-24 through LL-27, and LL-29 through LL-32, and elimination of Lots LL-14, LL-20, LL-23, and LL-28, and relocation of portions of certain easements, including a Water-Works Corporation easement affecting Lots LL-15 and -16, Sewage-Works Corporation easement affecting Lots LL-24 and -25, and drainage easement affecting Lots LL-16 and -17. 

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Planning Board of the Town of Amenia will hold a public hearing on the Application on May 10, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., at Amenia Town Hall,  4988 Route 22, Amenia, New York 12501.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the Application is on file in the Amenia Town Clerk’s Office for public viewing and inspection during normal business hours.  The Application can also be viewed and downloaded from the Town’s official website at www.ameniany.gov.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Planning Board will hear all persons interested in the Application at the public hearing noticed herein.  All persons may appear at the hearing in person or by agent, and may also submit written comments to the Planning Board at or prior to such hearing.

Larissa Delango

Chair

Town of Amenia 

Planning Board       

04-27-17  

 

Legal Notice

Town of North East 

Assessor’s Office

Pursuant to Sections 506 & 526 of the Real Property Tax Law, notice is hereby given that the Assessor of the Town of North East, County of Dutchess, has completed the tentative assessment roll for the current year, a copy of which will be filed with the Town Clerk on May 1, 2017.

The Assessor will be in attendance with such tentative roll at 19 North Maple Avenue, Millerton, NY on the following days and times:

Monday, May 8 between the hours of 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm

Thursday, May 11 between the hours of 8:00 am and 12:00 pm

Tuesday, May 16 between the hours of 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm

Saturday, May 20 between the hours of 8:00 am and 12:00 pm

Formal written complaints with respect to the assessments may be filed with the Assessor any time prior to or on Grievance Day and shall be transmitted by the Assessor to the Board of Assessment Review on or before Grievance Day, May 24, 2017.

Information on contesting an assessment is available at the Assessor’s office or online at https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/contest/contestasmt.htm.

Katherine Johnson

Assessor

04-27-17

 

LEGAL NOTICE

BurnToEarn Productions, LLC  notice of formation of Limited Liability Corporation (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY ( SSNY) on March 17th, 2017. Office Dutchess, SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against may be served and shall mail to: 66 Drake Rd, Pleasant Valley NY, C/O Rocco DeVito Jr.

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06-01-17

 

Legal Notice

Notice of Formation of 4 S. CLINTON, LLC.  Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 04.19.17.  Office location, County of Dutchess.  SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.  SSNY shall mail process to:  c/o The LLC, 278 Mill St., Ste 100, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.  Purpose:  any lawful act.

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Legal Notice

Town of North East Board of Assessment Review

Pursuant to Sections 508 & 525 of the Real Property Tax Law, notice is hereby given that the Board of Assessment Review for the Town of North East, County of Dutchess, shall hear and determine complaints in relation to assessments at 19 North Maple Avenue, Millerton, NY on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 by appointment between the hours of 3:00pm-5:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm.

The Board of Assessment Review will then file a copy of the determinations with the Town Clerk to become a matter of public record.

John Crawford

Board Chairman

04-27-17

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