MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
The Town Board of the Town of Ramapo convened in Regular Session on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 in the Edwin Wallace Auditorium of Ramapo Town Hall, 237 Route 59, Suffern, New York.
Supervisor Christopher P. St. Lawrence called the meeting to order and Town Clerk, Christian G. Sampson called the roll. The following board members were present and answered to their names:
Present:
Councilwoman Frances M. Hunter
Councilman Edward Friedman
Councilman David J. Stein
Town
Town Clerk Christian G. Sampson
Absent: Councilman Harry
Reiss
Deputy Supervisor
Hunter led the assembled group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
OPEN PERIOD FOR
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The following
persons addressed the Town Board this evening:
The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by those board members present, with Councilman Reiss absent:
Resolution
No. 2007-53
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of
APPROVAL OF
AGREEMENT: 2006 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS –
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilwoman Hunter and unanimously adopted by those board members present, with Councilman Reiss absent:
Resolution No. 2007 – 54
WHEREAS, the Town of
1.
2.
WHEREAS,
the Town must enter into an agreement with the
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby agrees to enter into a 2006 sub-recipient agreement with the County of Rockland with respect to receipt of the above 2006 Community Development Block Grants, and
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute the
above agreement with the
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: SUPER SAVER BUS TICKETS:
The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Stein
and unanimously adopted by those board members present, with Councilman Reiss
absent:
Resolution No. 2007 –55
WHEREAS,
the
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby agree to enter into an agreement with the County of Rockland with respect to the sale of Transport of Rockland Super Saver Bus Tickets, for a two-year period retroactive to November 1, 2006 and terminating on December 31, 2008 at the terms set forth above, and
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an
agreement with the
Office.
APPROVAL OF
AGREEMENT: SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT: STATE OF
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present, with Councilman Reiss absent:
Resolution No. 2007 –56
WHEREAS, the Town of
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the above Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, and
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an
agreement with the State of
APPROVAL OF
AGREEMENT: 2007 CELEBRATION OF LIBERTY & PRIDE: THE BAZEL GROUP, INC.
The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by those board members present, with Councilman Reiss absent:
Resolution No. 2007 –57
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation is in receipt of a proposal from The Bazel Group, Inc., 4636 Lebanon Pike #308, Hermitage, TN 37076, to provide entertainment by the Shirelles at the Town’s 2007 Celebration of Liberty and Pride at Rockland Community College on July 1, 2007 at a fee of $10,000 plus the cost of five hotel rooms for one night, and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation has reviewed the above proposal and recommends its acceptance,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Town hereby accepts the proposal of The Bazel Group, Inc. to provide entertainment for the Town’s Independence Day Celebration subject to the above terms, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with The Bazel Group, Inc. in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.
Source of Funds: 1670.3495CEL
APPROVAL OF
AGREEMENT: USE OF
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present, with Councilman Reiss absent:
Resolution No. 2007 –58
WHEREAS, the Town had
previously entered into agreements with various municipalities for use of the
WHEREAS, several agreements have expired,
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of
1.
Town of
2. Rockland County Sheriff’s Department
3.
4.
Town of
5.
Town of
6.
7.
Town of
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said agreements are subject to the following terms:
1. Compliance with Police Department General Order Number 105
2. Name the Town as an additional insured
3.
Hold the Town harmless with respect to the use of the
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute agreements with the above
municipalities in a form approved by the Town
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: EXTENSION OF LEASE FOR
The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Friedman
and adopted on a voice vote of
Resolution No. 2007 – 59
WHEREAS, the Town Board, by previous Resolutions, had leased a building located at 24 Grosser Lane, Monsey, New York, to Monsey Jewish Center, 201 Route 306, Monsey, New York for use by the congregation at a monthly rental of $125 per month, and
WHEREAS, said lease has expired, and
WHEREAS, Monsey Jewish
Center, by letter dated
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that it hereby grants a lease of the Town property located at
a. Term: month-to-month
b. Rental: $125 per month
c. Use: Synagogue related purposes, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Monsey Jewish Center in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.
APPROVAL OF
AGREEMENT: EXPANSION OF GOLF PRO SHOP – ANTHONY MUSTO
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present, with Councilman Reiss absent:
Resolution No. 2007 – 60
WHEREAS, the Town has previously entered into an agreement with Anthony Musto, 8 Bird Hill Road, Tomkins Cove, New York 10986, to serve as a golf professional at the Spook Rock Golf Course, and
WHEREAS, said agreement provides that Anthony Musto is to operate the golf shop at his own cost and expense, and
WHEREAS, Anthony Musto has requested permission to construction an addition to the Club House to provide additional space for the golf shop as well as additional office space for the golf professionals at his sole cost and expense, and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department has reviewed the above request and has no objection,
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of
1. The Town Building Department will inspect all construction;
2. Anthony Musto will provide an Underwriter’s electrical certificate with respect to all electrical work;
3. All construction work will be done at Mr. Musto’s sole cost and expense;
4.
Mr. Musto will provide an insurance certificate naming
the Town of
5. The Town will provide the material for completion of stone front;
6. The addition shall become property of the Town, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Anthony Musto in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT – EXTENSION OF CONTRACT – CLERK OF THE WORKS
The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by those board members present, with Councilman Reiss absent:
Resolution No. 2007 – 61
WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2006-715, extended the Town’s agreement with William Gizas, of 175 Central Highway, Stony Point, New York 10980, to serve as Construction Coordinator with respect to the construction of the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Community, Health and Sports Center until December 31, 2006, and
WHEREAS,
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a letter agreement with William Gizas in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.
Source of Funds: 7197H43.3452
APPROVAL OF
AGREEMENT: INJECTION WELL CLOSURE PLAN – SPOOK ROCK GOLF COURSE – MASER
CONSULTING
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present, with Councilman Reiss absent:
Resolution No. 2007 – 62
WHEREAS, the United States Environmental Protection Agency has advised that the Town must close the underground injection wells at the Spook Rock Golf Course, and
WHEREAS, Maser Consulting, P.A., Perryville III Corporate Par,, 53 Frontage Road, Suite 210, P.O. Box 4017, Clinton, New Jersey 08809, has submitted a proposal to oversee the Town’s approved closure plan for the injection wells at a fee of $6,750, and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department has reviewed the proposal and recommends its acceptance,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the proposal of Maser Consulting, P.A. to oversee the closure of the injection wells at a fee of $6,750, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Maser Consulting, P.A. in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.
Source of Funds: H18 (Neigh. Parks & Recreation)
APPROVAL OF CHANGE
ORDER: FANSHAWE, INC. – POLICE DEPT. ELECTRIC CONDITION POWER-UP
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by those board members present, with Councilman Reiss absent:
Resolution No. 2007 – 63
WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2006-452, entered into an agreement with Fanshawe, Inc. d/b/a Rockland Electric, 58 East Route 59, 2nd Floor, Nanuet, New York 10954, for the electric condition power up-grade and grounding of the Ramapo Police Department in the amount of $50,700, and
WHEREAS, Richard A. LaGarde, Director of Buildings and Grounds, has recommended that the following Change Order No. 1 be approved:
Change Order No. 1 Reuse existing plug track in radio room
Credit: $984.75
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of
SETTLEMENT OF
CLAIMS: DAVID DEUTCH
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by
Resolution No. 2007 – 64
WHEREAS, Reuven Epstein, Esq., As Attorney for David Deutch, of 30 Suzanne Drive, Monsey, New York, filed a Notice of Claim against the Town of Ramapo, dated June 19, 2006, for damage to his home as a result of inadequate drainage, and
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office has reviewed the above claim and recommends that it be settled in the amount of $1,982.83,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the claim of David Deutch is hereby settled in the amount of $1,982.83, said settlement to be charged to CSL 1931, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said settlement is conditioned upon receipt of a General Release executed by David Deutch.
SETTLEMENT OF
CLAIMS: MICHAEL AND MARGARET CROWE
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present, with Councilman Reiss absent:
Resolution No. 2007 – 65
WHEREAS, Michael and Margaret Crowe, of 6 Derby Road, Monsey, New York 10952, filed a notice of Claim against the Town of Ramapo, dated October 4, 2006, for damage to their home as a result of a sewer backup, and
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office has reviewed the above claim and recommends that it be settled in the amount of $740.15,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the claim of Michael and Margaret Crowe is hereby settled in the amount of $740.15, said settlement to be charged to CSL 1931, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said settlement is conditioned upon receipt of a General Release executed by Michael and Margaret Crowe.
AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE ACTIONS TO RECOVER INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT
FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present, with Councilman Reiss absent:
Resolution No. 2007 – 66
WHEREAS, the Town, through its Ambulance District, provides ambulance services to Town residents, and
WHEREAS, the Town bills insurance companies whose insureds received ambulance services, and
WHEREAS, the following persons listed on Schedule A received payment from their insurance companies but have failed to reimburse the Town for the cost of the provision of ambulance services, and
WHEREAS,
the Town Attorney’s Office has requested authority to commence actions in
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of
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SCHEDULE A |
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|
Last Name |
First Name |
City |
St |
Zip |
|
Abraham |
Jocelyn |
Garnerville |
NY |
10923 |
|
Alardo |
Johnny |
Haverstraw |
NY |
10927 |
|
ALEXANDER |
MIRIAM |
|
NY |
10977 |
|
|
Edylne |
|
NY |
10977 |
|
Bloch |
Ronald |
|
NY |
10970 |
|
BRACY |
CURTIS |
NEW |
NY |
10977 |
|
CAMILLE |
RODNEL |
|
NY |
10977 |
|
Clarke |
Cedrick |
|
NY |
10977 |
|
Copeland |
Myrtle
Parks |
|
NY |
10977 |
|
Depta |
Louis A. |
Suffern |
NY |
10901 |
|
Fleurant |
Missel |
|
NY |
10977 |
|
Guarnuccio |
Raymond |
|
NY |
10977 |
|
Hayes |
Eric |
Nanuet |
NY |
10954 |
|
Huggins |
Karen |
|
NY |
10977 |
|
Johnson |
Lachanda |
|
NY |
10977 |
|
Laforest |
Bertha |
New |
NY |
10977 |
|
LOPEZ |
GERMAN |
THIELLS |
NY |
10984 |
|
Mikulka |
|
|
NY |
10980 |
|
|
Thomas |
|
NY |
10994 |
|
PAUL |
LAVANDA |
Harriman |
NY |
10926 |
|
|
YOLAINE |
Orangeburg |
NY |
10962 |
|
SKLAR |
DIANE |
SUFFERN |
NY |
10901 |
AUTHORIZATION TO
COMMENCED ACTIONS TO RECOVER INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by
Resolution No. 2007 – 67
WHEREAS, the Town, through its Ambulance District, provides ambulance services to Town residents, and
WHEREAS, the Town bills insurance companies whose insureds received ambulance services, and
WHEREAS, the following person listed on Schedule A received payment from his insurance company but have failed to reimburse the Town for the cost of the provision of ambulance service, and
WHEREAS,
the Town Attorney’s Office has requested authority to commence actions in
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of
Schedule “A”
Burke, Jr. Richard
AMENDMENT OF
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-805: APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS – PRIORITY MEAINTENANCE,
INC. – RAMAPO CULTURAL
At the Regular Meeting of the Ramapo Town Board held on
Resolution No. 2007 – 68
WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2006-805, approved change orders to the agreement between the Town and Priority Maintenance, Inc. d/b/a Priority Contracting for the general construction component of the rehabilitation of the Ramapo Cultural Arts Center, and
WHEREAS, the Resolution contained an error with respect to the source of funds,
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of
“WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2005-522, entered into an agreement with Priority Maintenance, Inc. d/b/a Priority Contracting, 154 River Road, North Arlington, New Jersey 07031, for the general construction component of the rehabilitation of the Ramapo Cultural Arts Center in the amount of $442,650.00, and
WHEREAS, Philip Tisi, the Executive Assistant to the Supervisor and the Parks and Recreation Department have recommended that the following Change Orders be approved:
Change Order No. 1 Misc. Painting $ 4,000.00
Change Order No. 2 Installation of Hand Rails $ 2,250.00
Change Order No. 3 Additional Staging of Theater
Opening Draperies $ 18,000.00
Change Order No. 4 Replacement of Water Cooler $ 950.00
Change Order No. 5 Installation of Additional Carpeting $ 2,500.00
Change Order No. 6 Construction of Concrete Platform
Purchase of 10 Wall Sconces
Construction of Hallway Entrance $ 5,200.00
Change Order No. 7 Additional Soundproofing of
Stage
Area $ 3,000.00
TOTAL $ 35,900.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Change Order Nos. 1 – 7 are hereby approved and the Supervisor of the Town of Ramapo is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement as may be approved by the Town Attorney for the work herein described for the rehabilitation of the Ramapo Cultural Arts Center at a cost of $35,900.00, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ilan Schoenberger, the Director of Finance, is hereby authorized to amend the 2007 Budget as follows:
Transfer
$17,615 from H18 (
H17 (Ramapo
Cultural
to fund the above change orders.
Source of Funds: 7197H17.34460
SETTLEMENT OF
CERTIORARI ACTION: CONG. ZICHRON MENACHEM
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilwoman Hunter and unanimously adopted by those board members present, with Councilman Reiss absent:
Resolution No. 2007 – 69
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office has recommended that the following certiorari matter be settled:
CONGREGATION ZICHRON MENACHEM
Original Corrected
Tax Year Section/Lot Assessment Assessment
2004/05 49.19-5-36 $99,400 $99,400*
2004/05 56.7-4-1 46,500 46,500**
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Town Attorney be hereby authorized to settle the above matter, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that refunds can only be made when the Petitioner is current on all tax liability.
* Property shall be 81% exempt
** Property shall be 75% exempt
SETTLEMENT OF
CERTIORARI ACTION: GEMSTAR HOLDING
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present, with Councilman Reiss absent:
Resolution No. 2007 – 70
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Assessor have recommended that the following certiorari matter be settled:
GEMSTAR HOLDING CO./MELNICK REALTY, LLC
Original Corrected
Tax Year Section/Lot Assessment Assessment
2003/04 56.52-1-1 $725,000 $608,000
2004/05 56.52-1-1 $725,000 $602,300
2005/06 56.52-1-1 $725,000 $553,400
2006/07 56.52-1-1 $608,000 $508,000
WHEREAS, Scott Shedler, the Town Assessor, concurs with the above recommendation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Town Attorney be hereby authorized to settle the above matter, and
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that settlement is subject to approval by the
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that refunds can only be made when the Petitioner is current on all tax liability.
EXTENSION OF BID:
PRINTING OF SUMMER ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES BROCHURE
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilwoman Hunter and unanimously adopted by those board members present, with Councilman Reiss absent:
Resolution No. 2007-71
WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2005-684, adopted at the December 14, 2005 Town Board Meeting, accepted the bid of Five Star Graphics, Inc. d/b/a Graphic Image of 561 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT 06460, for Printing of Summer Activities and Facilities Brochures, and
WHEREAS, the Agreement between the Town and Five Star Graphics, Inc. d/b/a Graphic Image provides for an extension of said Agreement for an additional one year period, subject to the mutual consent of the Town and Five Star Graphics, Inc. d/b/a Graphic Image, and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office concurs with said recommendation,