MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
The Town Board of
the Town of Ramapo convened in Regular Session on Wednesday, March 28,
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 Hunter
Councilman Edward Friedman
Councilman David J. Stein
Town
Town
Clerk Christian G. Sampson
Absent: Councilman Harry Reiss
Councilman David J. Stein led the assembled group in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
APPOINTMENT
OF POLICE OFFICER
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. 2007-215
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
SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 3120AB:3100
APPOINTMENT
OF POLICE OFFICER
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. 2007-216
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
SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 3120AB:3100
APPOINTMENT
OF POLICE OFFICER
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. 2007-217
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
SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 3120AB:3100
APPOINTMENT
OF POLICE OFFICER
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. 2007-218
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
SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 3120AB:3100
APPOINTMENT
OF POLICE OFFICER
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. 2007-219
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
SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 3120AB:3100
APPOINTMENT
OF POLICE OFFICER
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. 2007-220
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
SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 3120AB:3100
RECLASSIFY
SENIOR CLERK TYPIST F/T TO SENIOR CLERK TYPIST L/F/T
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. 2007-221
WHEREAS, the Assessor has recommended the re-classification of a Senior
Clerk Typist (FT) position to Senior
Clerk Typist (LFT) at the Town of Ramapo Assessor’s Office, and
WHEREAS, the Rockland County Personnel Office has classified the position of
Senior Clerk Typist (LFT) (Assessor),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the
Town Board of the Town of
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
OPERATING BUDGET 1355A.3100
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman
Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present, with
Councilman Reiss absent:
WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the
position of Senior Clerk/Typist (LFT)
in the Town of
WHEREAS, Joanne Corletta’s name is on Civil Service List No. 05083,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the
Town Board of the Town of
SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 1355A:3100
CLOSE
OPEN PERIOD FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The
following persons addressed the Town Board this evening:
Melissa
Jacobson – (Rockland County Department of Health). – discussed “Young Lungs at Play” program.
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. 2007-223
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town
of
APPROVAL OF
AGREEMENT: EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM –
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. 2007-224
WHEREAS, the Town Board, by previous Resolution, entered into an agreement for 2006 with Nyack Hospital to provide an Employee Assistance Program for all Town employees and their families (non-police) at a fee of $30.00 per employee, for a total of $6,330.00 (211 employees), and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo is in receipt of a proposal to provide said Employee Assistance Program services for the period commencing April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008 at a fee of $31.00 per employee, for a total of $6,541.00 (210 employees),
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 Nyack Hospital, North Midland Avenue, Nyack, New York for employee assistance services at the terms set forth above for the period April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008, and
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor by hereby authorized to execute an
agreement with
Source of Funds: 9060MS.389065
APPROVAL
OF AGREEMENT: MAINTENANCE OF TENNIS COURTS AT RAMAPO TENNIS AND SWIM FACILITY:
MESA SERVICELS, 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 –225
WHEREAS, the Town operates
the Town of Ramapo Tennis & Swim Facility at
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department is in receipt of a proposal from Mesa Services, Inc., 295 Grandview Avenue, Suffern, New York 10901, to provide seasonal maintenance and upkeep of the tennis courts at the above facility for the year 2007 at a fee of $25.00 per hour, total compensation not to exceed $22,000.00, and
WHEREAS,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the proposal of Mesa Services, Inc. to provide seasonal maintenance and upkeep of the Rustic Brook tennis courts subject to the terms set forth above, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Mesa Services, Inc. in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.
Source of Funds: 7160A.3446 (Property Repair & Maintenance)
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: COMPUTER CONSULTING SEERVICES
FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
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 –226
WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2006-130, entered into an agreement with the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority allowing the Authority to use the computer consulting services of Teresa Reeck and other persons of the Municipal Information Services for a maximum of Three Hundred Fifty (350) hours and Eight (8) hours per week at a rate of $75.00 per hour, and
WHEREAS, the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority has requested that the agreement be continued for the year 2007,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby enters into an agreement for the year 2007 with the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority with regard to use by the Authority of the computer consulting services of Teresa Reeck and other persons of the Municipal Information Services Department, subject to the terms set forth above, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a Letter Agreement with the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: REMOVAL OF CRUSHED GL.ASS AND
PROCESSED WOOD FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
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 –227
WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2006-322, entered into an agreement with the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority to assist the Authority in the removal of crushed glass and processed wood with the Authority reimbursing the Town the cost of equipment, labor, benefits, fuel and any other directly substantiated costs with respect to the provision of such services, and
WHEREAS, the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority has requested continuation of the above agreement for the year 2007 at the above terms and conditions, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby agrees to enter into agreement for the year 2007 with the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority with regard to the Town assisting the Authority in the removal of crushed glass, processed wood waste and any other municipal services as many be requested by the Authority, subject to the terms set forth above, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a Letter Agreement with the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.
APPROVAL OF
FUELING AGREEMENT: TALLMAN FIRE DISTRICT
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 –228
WHEREAS, the Tallman Fire District has requested
permission to utilize the fueling facilities of the Town of
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby agrees to enter into an agreement with the Tallman Fire District for the utilization of the Town of Ramapo fueling facilities on Pioneer Avenue for the remainder of the year 2007, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with the Tallman Fire District in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s office.
APPROVAL
OF AGREEMENT: ADDITIONAL PACKER TRUCKS – BULDO SANITATION, 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 –229
WHEREAS,
the Town of
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the volume of waste placed for collection will exceed the capacity of the Town’s solid waste carrier as well as the Town’s Department of Public Works, and
WHEREAS, failure to pick up the waste on a timely basis will affect the life, health and safety of the residents of the Town of Ramapo and as such would constitute a public emergency necessitating immediate action, and
WHEREAS, the necessity of immediate action cannot await competitive bidding, and
WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a proposal from Buldo Sanitation, Inc., 591 Cleveland Avenue, River Vale, New Jersey 07675, for the provision of packer trucks and drivers to assist the Town in the pickup of waste during the Spring cleanup for the period March 25, 2007 through April 1, 2007 at a cost of $27,100, and
WHEREAS,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Town hereby declares a public emergency pursuant to Section 103 of the General Municipal Law and accepts the proposal of Buldo Sanitation, Inc. to provide packer trucks and drivers to assist the Town in the collection of waste during the Spring cleanup at a fee of $27,100, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a
Agreement with Buldo Sanitation, Inc. in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.
Source of Funds: 8160B.3402G
APPROVAL OF
AGREEMENT: EXTENSION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR CATERING FACILITY AT SPOOK ROCK
GOLF COURSE: FIRST CLASS CATERING
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 –230
WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2005-186, granted a license to First Class Caterers, Inc., 5 Kakiat Court, Suffern, New York 19001, to conduct a catering facility and food and beverage operation at the Spook Rock Golf Course for a two-year term commencing April 1, 2005, and
WHEREAS, said license contained an option for an additional two years, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo and First Class Caterers, Inc. have mutually agreed to extend the license agreement for an additional one year subject to the following terms:
Annual
Rental:
Snack Bar/Grill Room
Annual
Rental:
Restaurant/Catering Facility
Annual
Rental:
Restaurant/Catering Facility
and
WHEREAS, First Class Caterers, Inc., during the one-year extension, shall submit formal architectural plans for the expansion of the catering facility for review and joint approval with the Town of Ramapo,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby exercises its option to extend the above license agreement to First Class Caterers, Inc. for an additional one-year period commencing April 1, 2007 subject to the terms set forth above as well as the existing license agreement, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a license agreement with First Class Caterers, Inc. in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.
AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION No. 2007-168:
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT AT
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 – 231
WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-168, approved a license agreement with Linda Mason, a Sr. Account Clerk at the Parks and Recreation Department, permitting Ms. Mason to reside at the residential apartment located at Clark Center commencing March 1, 2007, and
WHEREAS, said apartment will not be available for occupancy until May 1, 2007,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the
Town Board of the Town of
“WHEREAS, Linda Mason is currently a Senior Account Clerk at the Parks and Recreation Department, and
WHEREAS, the Town of
Fee: $1,000 per month
Term:
Either party may terminate license agreement upon ninety (90) days written notice
Agreement shall terminate if Linda Mason ceases to be an employee
Town to pay utility costs, Linda Mason to pay cost of cable and TV service
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby grants a license to Linda Mason, of 188 E. Erie Street, Blauvelt, New York 10913, to occupy the residential apartment located at Clark Center subject to the terms set forth above,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a license agreement in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.”
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 –232
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 |
||||
|
Last Name |
First Name |
City |
St |
Zip |
|
BARRON |
TERESA |
Monsey |
NY |
10952 |
|
DEMORIN |
FRENEL |
|
NY |
10977 |
|
ECHEVARRIA |
RICARDO |
|
NY |
10977 |
|
Elbaum |
Golda |
Monsey |
NY |
10952 |
|
EXANTUS |
SHERLY |
|
NY |
10977 |
|
FULLER |
TANYA |
|
NY |
10977 |
|
Graiani |
Kevin |
|
NY |
10980 |
|
Corey Hubert and Warren Flynne |
|
Nanuet |
NY |
10954 |
|
|
|
|
NY |
10977 |
|
Melton |
Vickie |
|
NY |
10977 |
|
OKUNGU |
ANDREW |
|
NY |
10930 |
|
TERMORA |
MARIE CHANTAL |
|
NY |
10977 |
|
Tompkins |
Kathleen |
Harriman |
NY |
10926 |
|
|
|
|
NY |
10977 |
|
ZAMOR |
MARIE |
|
NY |
10977 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
DECLARATION OF
SURPLUS OF TWO PARKS DEPARTMENT VEHICLES
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 –233
WHEREAS, the Parks and
Recreation Department has advised that the following Town of
1. Truck #909 1993 Ford pick-up Plate # K91696
2. Truck #913 1995 Chevy van Plate # K91693
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office recommends that the above vehicles be declared surplus,
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of
ACCEPTANCE OF BID: PURCHASE OF AUTO AND TRUCK PARTS AND SERVICE
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. 2007-234
WHEREAS, the Town
Attorney’s Office of the Town of
WHEREAS, bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on March 14, 2007, in accordance with the provisions of the law, and
WHEREAS, Edward P. Dzurinko, Director of the Department of Public Works, recommends the acceptance of the bids of Middle Atlantic Warehouse Distributor d/b/a MarkAuto Parts; Wilson’s Auto & Truck, Inc.; AutoPro, LLC; All Makes Truck Parts, LLC; C&C Automotive d/b/a Ramapo Auto Parts; National Gear & Piston, Inc.; and, Powertech Hydraulics, and
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office concurs with said recommendation,
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of
Discount from Sheet,
Data and
Description Jobber’s Sheet No.
of Price Sheet
Batteries
Delco 16% ACD D7
Resource 18% RES
Bearings
BCA 18% BCA
Bower 18% BCA
Belts & Hoses
Dayco 18% DAY
Brakes & Brake Parts
Wagner (Pads-Shoes-Friction) 30% WAG
Wagner (Rotors-Drums-Hardware) 34% WAD
Wagner (Hydraulics) 22% WAH
Chassis Parts
Moog 18% MOG
Clutch Assemblies-New
Other: Rhino 15%
Cooling, Heating, Air Conditioning
AC Delco 16% ACD D15
Airtex 16% AIR
Four Seasons 16% FOU
Electrical (Ignition-Cables-
Switches-Wiring, Etc.)
Delco 16% ACD D1
Motorcraft 14% MOT
Standard Motor Products 18% SMP
Exhaust Components
EMC 10% EMC
Filters
WIX 22% WIX
Fuel System
AC 16% ACD D43
Carter 15% CAR
Standard 12% SMP
Mirrors-Lamps-Flashers-
Fuses-Bulbs
Buss Fuses 13% BUS
Wagner 40% WAG
Engine & Transmission Mounts
Anchor-Doan 15% DOA
New & Rebuilt Components
Delco 16% ACD 31
Other: Remy 16% REM