MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RAMAPO TOWN BOARD HELD ON JANUARY 24, 2007

 

The Town Board of the Town of Ramapo convened in Regular Session on Wednesday, January 24, 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:          Supervisor                    Christopher P. St. Lawrence

                              Councilwoman             Frances M. Hunter

                              Councilman                  Edward Friedman

                              Councilman                  David J. Stein

 

                              Town Attorney             Michael L. Klein

                              Town Clerk                  Christian G. Sampson

 

     Absent:            Councilman                 Harry Reiss        

 

Councilman David Stein led the assembled group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

APPOINTMENT OF POLICE OFFICER: EDWARD PASCOCELLO

The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present, with Councilman Reiss absent:

Resolution No. 2007-84

     WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Police Officer at the Town of Ramapo Police Department, and

     WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has made the following recommendation,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appoint Edward Pascocello, of Chestnut Ridge, New York, Permanent Police Officer from Civil Service List No.04200, effective January 27, 2007, at the annual salary of $42,205.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 3120AB:3100

 

 

APPOINTMENT OF POLICE OFFICER: JULIANNE K. MOCK

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. 2007-85

     WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Police Officer at the Town of Ramapo Police Department, and

     WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has made the following recommendation,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appoint Julianne K. Mock, of Suffern, New York, Permanent Police Officer from Civil Service List No.04200, effective January 27, 2007, at the annual salary of $42,205.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 3120AB:3100

 

 

APPOINTMENT POLICE OFFICER: CHRISTOPHER HUDAK

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. 2007-86

     WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Police Officer at the Town of Ramapo Police Department, and

     WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has made the following recommendation,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appoint Christopher Hudak, of Chestnut Ridge, New York, Permanent Police Officer from Civil Service List No.04200, effective January 27, 2007, at the annual salary of $35,931.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 3120AB:3100

 

 

APPOINT POLICE OFFICER: CHRISTOPHER G. CONKLIN

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. 2007-87

     WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Police Officer at the Town of Ramapo Police Department, and

     WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has made the following recommendation,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appoint Christopher G. Conklin of Suffern, New York, Permanent Police Officer from Civil Service List No. 04200, effective January 27, 2007, at the annual salary of $35,931.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 3120AB:3100

 

 

APPOINT POLICE OFFICER: JOHN YOUNGMAN

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. 2007-88

     WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Police Officer at the Town of Ramapo Police Department, and

     WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has made the following recommendation,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appoint John Youngman, of Suffern, New York, Permanent Police Officer from Civil Service List No. 04200, effective January 27, 2007, at the annual salary of $35,931.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 3120AB:3100

 

 

APPOINT CUSTODIAL WORKER – PARKS & RECREATION – CARLOS ESTRADA

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. 2007-89

     WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Custodial Worker at the Town of Ramapo Department of Parks & Recreation, and

     WHEREAS, The Director of Parks & Recreation, has made the following recommendation,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appoint Carlos Estrada, Spring Valley, New York, Custodial Worker (Grade 8) effective January 29, 2007 at the annual salary of $33,623.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 7110A.3100

 

 

 

ESTABLISH INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COORDINATOR POSITION

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. 2007-90

     WHEREAS, the Supervisor has recommended the classification of an Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator at the Supervisor’s Office in the Town of Ramapo and

     WHEREAS, the Rockland County Personnel Office has classified the position of Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board authorizes the establishment of the position of Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator.

 

 

APPOINT INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COORDINATOR – SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE – MICHAEL REILLY

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. 2007-91

     WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator in the Town of Ramapo Supervisor’s Office, and

     WHEREAS, the Supervisor has made the following recommendation,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appoint Michael Reilly of Nanuet, New York,  Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator, pending clearance by the County of Rockland,  effective January 2, 2007 at the annual salary of $72,000 ($39.4089 per hour).

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 1220A.3100

 

 

RECLASSIFY CLERK TYPIST PART TIME TO CLERK TYPIST FULL TIME : JUSTICE COURT

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. 2007-92

     WHEREAS, the Justice Court Clerk has recommended the re-classification of Clerk-Typist (PT) currently held by Liebe Flohr Lampert to Clerk-Typist (FT)  at the Town of Ramapo Justice Court, and

     WHEREAS, the Rockland County Personnel Office has classified the position of Clerk-Typist (FT),

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board authorizes the establishment of the position of Clerk-Typist (FT).

SOURCE OF FUNDS:   OPERATING BUDGET 1110A.3100

                                                                                   

 

APPOINT CLERK TYPIST FULL TIME: JUSTICE COURT – LIEB FLOHR LAMPERT

The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present, with Councilman Reiss absent:

Resolution No. 2007-93

     WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Clerk Typist at the Town of Ramapo Justice Court, and

     WHEREAS, Liebe Flohr Lampert’s name is on Civil Service List No. 06075,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appoint Liebe Flohr Lampert of  Monsey, New York, Clerk Typist Grade 7 effective January 29, 2007 at the annual salary of $37,069.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 1110A.3100

 

 

APPOINT CUSTODIAL WORKER : BUILDING & GROUNDS – RONALD AGAR

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. 2007-94

     WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Custodial Worker at the Town of Ramapo Department of Building and Grounds, and

     WHEREAS, The Director of Building and Grounds, has made the following recommendation,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appoint Ronald Agard, Monsey, New York, Custodial Worker (Grade 8) effective January 29, 2007 at the annual salary of $33,623.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 1620A.3100

 

 

 

AMENDMENT OF 2006 BUDGET: FUNDS RECEIVED FROM R.C. INTELLIGENCE TASK FORCE

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 –95

     WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of $70,000 from the Rockland County Intelligence Task Force, and

     WHEREAS, receipt of said funds is not reflected in the 2006 Town budget,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby authorizes Ilan Schoenberger, the Director of Finance, to amend the 2006 budget as follows:

 

Increase Revenues Account AB.227706 (RC Narcotics & Intelligence Task Force) by $70,000 and

            Increase Appropriations Account 3120AB.3100 (Police Salaries) by $70,000.

 

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR SIX EMPLOYEES TO ATTEND THE G.F.O.A. ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN ALBANY, NY – MARCH 28TH – MARCH 30TH

The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present, with Councilman Reiss absent:

Resolution No. 2006 -96

    WHEREAS, Town of Ramapo Director of Finance, Ilan Schoenberger, has requested authorization for Teresa Reeck, Nat Oberman, Nghi Lam, Loretta Furlong, Monica James and Melissa Reimer to attend the GFOA Conference in Albany, NY from March 28th-30th, 2007, and

     WHEREAS, costs for this seminar would include the registration fee and a 2-night stay at the Albany Marriott for a total of  $394 per person (5 employees) and one employee for 1 night only at $262.00 and should not exceed a total of $2,232.00 if a Town vehicle is available

     WHEREAS, attendance at the seminar has been provided for in the 2007 budget       

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that permission be hereby granted for Teresa Reeck, Nat Oberman, Nghi Lam, Loretta Furlong, Monica James and Melissa Reimer to attend the above seminar at a total cost not to exceed $2,232.00,  and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said expenses incurred by the above at this conference are to be considered proper municipal charges under Town Law, Section 116(12) and General Municipal Law, Section 77b.

Source of Funds: 1330a.3484 Receiver of Taxes

 

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR ALLOCATION OF FUNDS: ORCHARD HILLS PARK COMFORT STATION

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 –97

     WHEREAS, the Town Board awarded two contracts for the construction of a comfort station at Orchard Hills Park in the amount of $210,610 plus other additional costs, and

     WHEREAS, the Town has been awarded community development funds in the amount of $200,000 toward the above project, and

     WHEREAS, the cost of the above contracts were to be allocated to Account 8997H29.34460 Community Development, and

     WHEREAS, Account 7197H14.344610 – Orchard Hills – has sufficient funds for the balance of the cost of the above community development grant,

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Ilan Schoenberger, Director of Finance, is hereby authorized to charge the Orchard Hills Comfort Station project over the $200,000 community development grant including Ward Associates, P.C. fees, to Account 7197H14.344610.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS PROGRAM FOR 2007

Scheduled for this evening at 8:00 pm was a public hearing to solicit comment regarding the above program.  No one wished to address 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 -98

     RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo, that the Public Hearing held this evening, January 24, 2007, at Ramapo Town Hall to solicit public opinion regarding the  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR 2007, be hereby closed at  8:30 PM.                    

 

 

APPROVE USE OF FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS PROGRAM

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 – 99

     WHEREAS, the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development has recommended to the Town Board that an application be submitted for the following project:

                                                Welder Park Ballfield Improvements

 

     WHEREAS, the Town Board held a Public Hearing on January 24, 2007 on Community Development Funds,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby applies for 2007 Community Development Funds for the following project:

                                                Welder Park Ballfield Improvements

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: REAL PROPERTY INSPECTOR – ASSESSOR’S OFFICE: WILLIAM WHITE

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 –100

     WHEREAS, the Assessor is conducting an inventory analysis of the Town’s tax roll, and

     WHEREAS, the Assessor requires the assistance of an independent contractor to perform real property inspections to assist his department with the above analysis,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that William White, of Sloatsburg, New York, is hereby retained as an independent contractor to perform real property inspections for the Assessor’s Office for the period retroactive to January 1, 2007 and terminating December 31, 2007 at a rate of $16.69 per hour on an as-needed basis, total compensation not to exceed $5,000, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with William White in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

Source of Funds : 1355A.3452

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: PARKS & RECREATION STUDY: FREDERICK P. CLARK ASSOCIATES

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 –101

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office is in receipt of a proposal from Frederick P. Clark Associates, 350 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Rye, New York, to perform a Parks and Recreation MILL Study to assist the Town in an update of its Money In Lieu of Land recreation fees at a fee not to exceed $18,000, and

     WHEREAS, Michael L. Klein, the Town Attorney, 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 Frederick P. Clark Associates to perform the above Parks and Recreation MILL Study at a fee not to exceed $18,000, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Frederick P. Clark Associates in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

Source of Funds:  1420A.3452

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: COURT REPORTER: PATRICIA MARSH

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Supervisor St. Lawrence and unanimously adopted by those board members present, with Councilman Reiss absent:

Resolution No. 2007 –102

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo is desirous of retaining a Court Reporter for transcribing of the minutes of the court proceedings of the Town of Ramapo Justice Court, and

     WHEREAS, PATRICIA J. MARSH, of Sloatsburg, New York, has submitted a proposal to perform services as a Court Stenographer for the following fees:

 

*  $195.00 for a full-day session, such session being defined as seven (7) hours with a one (1) hour break for lunch

*   $150.00 for a half-day session, such session being defined as three-and-a-half

(3 ½ ) hours

*   $150.00 for a night court session, such session being defined as three-and-a-half (3 ½ ) hours commencing after 5:00 p.m.

*    $35.00 per hour for any hour worked after initial session

 

Monthly advance - $2,700.00

 

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that PATRICIA J. MARSH, of Sloatsburg, New York, be hereby retained as Court Reporter for the transcribing of the minutes of the Town of Ramapo Justice Court proceedings at a fee of $150.00 for a half-day and $195.00 for a full day, $150.00 for a night court session and $35.00 for any extra hour, effective January 1, 2007, said amount to be charged to Account 1110A.3457:  Justice Court Per Diem, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the services are to be performed for the year 2007, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor be hereby authorized to execute an agreement with PATRICIA J. MARSH in accordance with the foregoing Resolution, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if Patricia J. Marsh is unable to attend a regularly scheduled court session and the Town obtains the services of a substitute stenographer, then the cost of the substitute stenographer shall be deducted from the monthly stipend paid to Patricia J. Marsh the month following the court session(s) which she has not attended.  However, no deduction shall occur if Patricia J. Marsh has worked hours equal to or in excess of the hourly equivalent of the monthly stipend for said month.

 

 

 

HABITAT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: THOMAS MAGLARAS AND CARL

LINDSLEY

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 – 103

     WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a proposal from Thomas Maglaras and Carl Lindsley, 2 Lath Lane, West Nyack, New York 10994, for a Habitat Management Program at the following sites for a fee of $4,000 for the year 2007:

 

                        a.         Willow Tree Park

                        b.         Spook Rock Golf Course

                        c.         Levy Park

                        d.         Lake Suzanne

                        e.         Children’s Park

                        f.          Sandy Brook Park

 

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the proposal of Thomas Maglaras and Carl Lindlsley to perform a Habitat Management Program subject to the terms set forth above, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a Letter Agreement with Thomas Maglaras and Carl Lindsley in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s office.

Source of Funds : 7110A.3446

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: BUILDING PLANS REVIEW SERVICES: LEE DERARIO

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 –104

     WHEREAS, the Town wishes to retain a consultant to assist the Town Building Department in its review of building plans submitted in conjunction with applications for building permits,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby retains Lee Derario, 1 Wilbur Road, Suffern, New York 10901, to assist the Building Department in its review of building plans subject to the following conditions:

1.                  Term:  January 24, 2007  to April 20, 2007

2.                  Fee:  $100 per hour up to twenty (20) hours per week

3.                  Duties:  Review building plans submitted for three-family dwellings, multiple residences and all commercial uses, and

 

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Lee Derario in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

Source of Funds:  1420A.3452

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS: GOLF PROFESSIONALS 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 –105

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2006-580, entered into an agreement with Anthony Musto, 8 Bird Hill Road, Tomkins Cove, New York, to serve as a Gold Professional at the Spook Rock Golf Course, and

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2006-581, entered into an agreement with Joyce Fried, 50 Mile Road, Suffern, New York,  to serve as a Golf Professional at the Spook Rock Golf Course, and

     WHEREAS, both agreements provide that the yearly fee of $26,500 is to be paid in three installments on April 1st, July 1st and October 1st, and

     WHEREAS, Daniel Covert, Deputy Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, has recommended that the 1st installment be paid on February 1st with the remaining payments being made on July 1st and October 1st,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the agreements with Anthony Musto and Joyce Fried to serve as Golf Professionals at the Spook Rock Golf Course are hereby amended to provide the first payment is to be made February 1st, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute amended agreements with Anthony Musto and Joyce Fried in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

 

 

APROVAL OF AGREEMENT: USE OF CLARK CENTER FOR VILLAGE COURT: VILLAGE OF AIRMONT

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 –106

     WHEREAS, the Village of Airmont has requested use of a Town facility for its municipal court, and

     WHEREAS, the Town is willing to provide Clark Center for use by the Village of Airmont Court,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby agrees to lease Clark Center to the Village of Airmont for use for its municipal court subject to the following conditions:

 

1.                  Term:  month-to-month not to exceed six (6) months commencing March 1, 2007

2.                  Fee:  $450.00 per month

3.                  Airmont to name the Town as an additional insured and provide the Town with a hold harmless agreement with respect to use of Clark Center

4.                  Said agreement must be executed by the Village no later than January 31, 2007 to be effective, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an Intermunicipal agreement with the Village in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the permission to use Town Hall for Village Court for the month of February 2007 is conditioned upon receipt by the Town Attorney of an insurance certificate naming the Town as an additional insured and providing the Town with a hold harmless agreement with respect to use of Town Hall.

 

 

AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION No. 2007-48: GITEL LEFKOWITZ

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 – 107

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007–48, retained Gitel Lefkowitz of Spring Valley, New York to assist the Town in the collection of unpaid insurance reimbursements for ambulance services, and

     WHEREAS, Nathan Oberman, Deputy Director of Finance, has recommended that her hours be increased from twenty to twenty-five hours,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Resolution No. 2007-47 is hereby amended to read as follows:

     WHEREAS, the Town currently operates an Ambulance District by which the Town contracts with various ambulance corps. To provide emergency ambulance service to Town residents, and

     “WHEREAS, the Town requires the services of a person to provide the following services under the supervision of Nathan Oberman, Deputy Director of Finance with respect to the above districts:

1.                  Analyze all insurance reimbursement received for ambulance services and assist in the collection of unpaid charges;

2.                  Other utility review projects as assigned by the Supervisor.

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby retains Gitel Lefkowitz of Spring Valley, New York, to provide the above services for the period January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 for twenty-five (25) hours per week at $27.50 per hour with no benefits, total compensation not to exceed $35,750, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a written Agreement with Gitel Lefkowitz in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

Source of funds:  SMEMS1.3452

 

 

ADOPTION OF AMBULANCE SERVICE RATES

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 –108

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo, Having established an Ambulance District and, therefore, is now hereby authorized by virtue of Section 198.10(f) of the Town Law of the State of New York to provide by utilization of the existing Ambulance District, emergency medical services and related general ambulance service, including service provided by Certified Basic Emergency Medical Technicians (“EMTs”) and Certified Advance Emergency Medical Technicians (“AEMTs”) for the purpose of providing pre-hospital emergency medical treatment and transport of sick and injured persons found within the boundaries of its districts to a hospital clinic, sanatorium or other place of treatment of such illness or injury, and

     WHEREAS, Section 122-b.2 of the General Municipal Law provides that the Town shall fix a schedule of fees or charges to be paid by persons requesting the services as aforementioned, and

     WHEREAS, the Town’s rates have not been changed since 2001, and

     WHEREAS, Nathan Oberman, Deputy Director of Finance, has recommended that rates be changed for 2007,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby establish a schedule of fees for the above ambulance services for the year 2007 as follows:

 

A.        Basic Life Support Services (BLS)                                            $450.00

            BLS mileage (per mile)                                                       6.05

 

B.         Advanced Life Support Service I (ALS I)                                 $550.00

            ALS I mileage (per mile)                                                                 6.05

 

C.        Advanced Life Support Service II (ALS II)                               $633.88

            ALS II (per mile)                                                                            6.05

 

AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007-82: APPOINTMENT OF HEARING OFFICER – POLICE DISCIPLINARY CHARGES

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 –109

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-82, authorized the appointment of either William Butera or Ricki Berger to serve as a Hearing Office with respect to disciplinary charges being brought against Police Office Gregory Allen, and

     WHEREAS, said Resolution incorrectly listed William Butera, who is unavailable,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Resolution No. 2007-82 is hereby amended to read as follows:

     “WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-81, authorized the bringing of disciplinary charges against Police Officer Gregory Allen, and

     WHEREAS, the hearing on the above charges is to be scheduled before an independent Hearing Officer,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby appoints either Jonas Gelb, of Nyack, New York, or Ricki Berger, of New City, New York, depending upon availability, to serve as Hearing Officer with respect to the above charges at a fee of $180 per hour.”

 

 

ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE – ADOPTION OF SEQRA DETERMINATION: 319 HAVERSTRAW ROAD, SUFFERN

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 - 110

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo is proposing to purchase property located at 319 Haverstraw Road, Suffern, New York and identified on the Town of Ramapo Tax Map as Section 48.10-1-19 for open space and/or general municipal purposes, and

     WHEREAS, the Ramapo Town Board is the Lead Agency with regard to such proposal pursuant to New York State Environmental Quality Review Act, and

     WHEREAS, the proposed action is an unlisted action as defined in NYCRR Part 617, and

     WHEREAS, after review of a Short Form Environmental Assessment Form dated January    , 2007, it appears that the proposed action will not have any significant adverse impact on the environment,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that upon the recommendation of Paul Gdanski, the Town’s Engineer, the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse impact on the environment and the Town Board does hereby adopt a negative declaration dated January, 2007.

 

 

ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE: ACQUISITION OF 319 HAVERSTRAW ROAD, SUFFERN

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 – 111

     WHEREAS,