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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RAMAPO TOWN BOARD HELD ON APRIL 11, 2007

The Town Board of the Town of Ramapo convened in Regular Session on Wednesday, April 11, 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. Humter

Councilman Edward Friedman

Councilman David J. Stein

Town Attorney Michael L. Klein

Town Clerk Christian G. Sampson

Absent: Councilman Harry Reiss

Councilwoman Hunter led the assembled group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

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. 2007-250

RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the following Minutes of the Ramapo Town Board be hereby approved, adopted and recorded in the Minute Book:

March 21, 2007 – Regular

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

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

Resolution No. 2007-251

RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the following Minutes of the Ramapo Town Board be hereby approved, adopted and recorded in the Minute Book:

March 28, 2007 – Regular

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: SPRING RECONDITIONING AND FALL TAKEDOWN OF TENNIS COURTS AT RAMAPO SWIM & TENNIS CLUB: OVAL TENNIS, INC.

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

Resolution No. 2007 –252

WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department solicited proposals for Spring reconditioning and Fall takedown of 8 har-tru tennis courts at the Ramapo Tennis and Swim Club, and

WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca, Recreation Activities Manager, has recommended that the proposal of Oval Tennis, Inc., P.O. Box 189, Somers, New York 10589, in the amount of $6,715 be accepted,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the proposal of Oval Tennis, Inc. for Spring reconditioning and Fall take down of 8 har-tru tennis courts at the Ramapo Swim and Tennis Club for the year 2007 at the terms set forth above, and

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

Source of Funds: 7160A.3446

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: INSTALLATION OF STONE FINISH AT CLUBHOUSE AT SPOOK ROCK GOLF COURSE: BELLAVISTA CONSTRUCTION

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

Resolution No. 2007 –253

WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department has solicited proposals for the installation of a stone face finish for the new golf pro shop, cashier’s section and a portion of the Spook Rock Golf Course, and

WHEREAS, Daniel G. Covert, Deputy Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, has reviewed the proposals submitted and recommends that the proposal of Bellavista Construction Corp., P.O. Box 753, Ardsley, New York 10502, in the amount of $19,950.00 be accepted, and

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office concurs with the above recommendation,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the proposal of Bellavista Construction Corp. for the installation of the above stone face finish at a price of $19,950.00, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor by hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Bellavista Construction Corp. in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ilan Schoenberger, the Director of Finance, is hereby authorized to amend the 2007 Town Budget as follows:

Transfer $19,950 from Account 7197H18.39909 (Neighborhood Parks & Recreation) to Account 7197H14.34460 (Recreation – New Construction)

Source of Funds: 7197H14.34460 (Recreation – New Construction)

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: DRIVE-IN MOVIES: BIG WAVE, LTD.

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

Resolution No. 2007 – 254

WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department is in receipt of a proposed agreement from Big Wave International, Ltd., P.O. Box 188, Roxbury, Connecticut 06783, for the provision of three (3) drive-in movies at a fee of $6,500.00, and

WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca, Director of Parks and Recreation, has reviewed the proposed agreement and recommends its acceptance.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby agrees to enter into an agreement with Big Wave, Ltd. for the provision of three (3) drive-in movies at a price of $6,500.00, and

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

Source of Funds: 7310A.34802 – Cultural Special Events

ACCEPTANCE OF TRANSER OF PROPERTY FOR WEST MAPLE ROAD WIDENING PROJECT

Resolution No. 2007 –255

WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo is conducting a road-widening project on West Maple Avenue, and

WHEREAS, in order to improve traffic flow from Blauvelt Road to Route 306, the project includes the installation of a right turn lane for eastbound traffic on West Maple Avenue at Route 306, and

WHEREAS, property must be obtained from Congregation K’hal Torath Chaim, Inc., 25 Phyllis Terrace, Monsey, New York, in order to construct the above right turn lane, and

WHEREAS, Congregation K’hal Torath Chaim, Inc. has agreed to transfer the above property to the Town at no cost,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby agrees to accept from Congregation K’hal Torath Chaim, Inc. a portion of property on West Maple Avenue at no fee, which is more particularly described on the attached Schedule A in order to construct the above right turn lane, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary to complete the above transfer.

APPROVAL OF LIST OF POLICY MAKING POSITIONS REQUIRED TO FILE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS

Resolution No. 2007 –256

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo adopted an Ethics Local Law, Local No. 11 of 1988, as amended by Local Law No. 3 of 1991, which requires the filing of a financial disclosure statement by various Town officials and employees, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Local Law, the Town is required to adopt an annual list of those policy-making positions who must file an annual statement of financial disclosure,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the attached list of policy-making positions dated April 11, 2007, who must file a financial disclosure statement for the year 2006, be hereby approved and adopted, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the time to file a financial disclosure statement is May 15, 2007.

Schedule “A”

POLICY-MAKING POSITIONS

WHO MUST FILE A FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

The Town Board of the Town of Ramapo hereby resolves that the policy-making individuals who must file an annual Statement of Financial Disclosure for the year 2006 are:

All local elected officials of the Town of Ramapo (except Judges or Justices of the United Court System).

All local political party officials who earn $30,000 or more from political party committee funds.

All candidates for local elected offices who file petitions for nomination at the primary election or who receive the nomination of a party other than a primary election.

Local officers and employees who hold policy-making positions as annually determined by the Town Board. These officers and employees include:

1. Persons holding the following job titles:

(a) Confidential Assistant to the Supervisor

(b) Director of Finance

(d) Receiver of Taxes

(e) Superintendent of Highways

(f) Justice Court Clerk

(g) Director of Parks and Recreation

(h) Director of Building and Grounds

(i) Director of Recreation

(j) Personnel Administrator

(k) Director of Public Works

(l) Building Inspector II

(m) Assessor

(n) Chief of Police

(o) Police Captain

(p) Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation

(q) Deputy Director of Public Works

2. All members of the legal professional staff of the Town Attorney’s Office.

3. (a) All members of the Planning Board of the Town of

Ramapo

(b) All members of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the

the Town of Ramapo

of the Town of Ramapo

4. Notwithstanding the above, this list shall not include any employee of the Town of Ramapo covered under the CSEA and PBA Bargaining Units.

The statements to be filed herein are required to be filed by May 15, 2007.

AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST TOWN EMPLOYEE

Resolution No. 2007 –257

WHEREAS, Linda Condon, Director of Personnel, and the Town Attorney’s Office have recommended that disciplinary charges be brought against a Town employee in the Building and Grounds Department,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby authorizes the bringing of disciplinary charges against that Town employee in the Building and Grounds Department,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a disciplinary hearing be scheduled for May 1, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in the Office of the Town Attorney, 237 Route 59, Suffern, New York 10901 before Jonas Gelb, Esq. of Nyack, New York, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Jonas Gelb, Esq. shall be compensated at the hourly rate of $180.00 per hour.

DETERMINATION ON DISCIPLINARY CHARGES: TOWN POLICE OFFICER

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

Resolution No. 2007 – 258

WHEREAS, the Town Board, acting as the Police Commission, by Resolution No. 2007-81, authorized the bringing of disciplinary charges against a Town Police Officer, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-109, appointed Jonas Gelb of Nyack, New York, to serve as Hearing Officer with respect to the above charges, and

WHEREAS, Jonas Gelb, in a decision dated March 31, 2007, recommended to the Town Board, acting as the Police Commission, that the board find said Police Officer guilty of charges 1 through 9 of the charges dated January 25, 2007 and further that the Board find that Police Officer guilty of the charges 1 through 6 of the charges dated February 6, 2007.

SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE: INCREASE IN INCOME LIMITS FOR TAX EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

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

Resolution No. 2007 -259

RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that a Public Hearing be hereby held on April 25, 2007 at 8:05 PM at Ramapo Town Hall, 237 Route 59, Suffern, NY, for the purpose of receiving public comment on a LOCAL LAW AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 3-1998 TO INCREASE INCOME LIMITS FOR TAX EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND HAVE LIMITED INCOME IN THE TOWN OF RAMAPO.

APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER: ELECTRICAL COMPONENT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW DPW OFFICE BUILDING – FRAN CORP D/B/A ALL BRIGHT ELECTRIC

Resolution No. 2007 –260

WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No.2006-774, entered into an agreement with Fran Corp. d/b/a All Bright Electric, 100 Snake Hill Road, West Nyack, New York 10994, for the electrical component of the construction of the new Public Works Office Building in the amount of $101,500, and

WHEREAS, Edward P. Dzurinko, Director of the Department of Public Works, has recommended that the following change order be approved:

Change Order No. 1 1. Furnish and install lighting, switching,

service receptacle and branch circuitry

in the attic

2. Upgrade lighting fixtures in the bathrooms

and the Breakroom

3. Relocate the ceiling lighting in the conference

room and furnish lighting fixtures to match

the rest of the conference room

4. Furnish and install occupancy sensors in

bathrooms $6,806.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Change Order No. 1 is hereby approved and the contract price for the electrical component of the construction of the new Public Works Office Building is hereby increased from $101,500 to $108,306.

Source of Funds: Capital 5197H34.34460

ACCEPTANCE OF BID: PURCHASE OF FERTILIZER

Resolution No. 2007-261

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for the Purchase of Fertilizer, and

WHEREAS, bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on March 15, 2007, in accordance with the provisions of the law, and

WHEREAS, Daniel D. Madar recommends the acceptance of the bids of Metro Milorganite d/b/a Metro Turf Specialists, Grass Roots Turf Products, Inc., Lesco, Inc., UAP Distribution, Inc., The Terre Co. of NJ, Inc., Synatek, Seeton Turf Warehouse, LLC, and Helena Chemical, and

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office concurs with said recommendation,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by Metro Milorganite d/b/a Metro Turf Specialists of 54 Miry Brook Road, Danbury, CT 06810 for:

Item 3 Lebanon NX Pro 16-0-30 @$.49/lb.

Item 14 Solu-Cal @$.39/lb-greens

@$.38/lb-fairway

Item 15 Solu-Cal S @$.41/lb-greens

@$.40/lb-fairway

Item 19 ProScape 16-4-8 @$.42/lb

Item 22 Calcite Calcium @$.41/lb

Item 23 Isotek 18-2-18 @$.45/lb

Item 28 Panasea Plus @$880.00/15 gal

Item 29 E.I. Fairway Seaquential @$385.00/15 gal

Item 31 Foliar N 19-1-6 @$27.59/gal

Item 32 E.I. GroWin @$1.93/lb

Item 33 E.I. Seablend 12-4-5 @$.625/lb

Item 34 Primer 604 @$1,789.00/30 gal

Item 35 Dispatch @$1,057.00/55 gal

Item 36 Aquaduct @$1,245.00/30 gal

Item 37 NX Pro 21-2-14 @$.442/lb

Item 38 E.I. Foliar Silica 3-0-10 @$36.30/gal

Item 39 E.I. CPR @$36.68/gal

Item 40 E.I. NPK 10-3-16 @$35.80/gal

Item 46 E.I. Seablend 12-1-12 @$.625/lb

Item 47 IsoTek 19-2-19 @$.765/lb

Item 49 IsoTek 11-3-22 @$.61/lb

Item 50 IsoTek 9-18-17 @$.525/lb

Item 65 Lebanon EXPO 20-0-25 @$.485/lb

Item 66 Lebanon NX Pro 22-5-12 @$.39/lb

Item 67 PERK @$.44/lb

Item 69 Substitute Lebanon NX Pro @$.37/lb

29-5-10

Item 73 Revolution @$79.70/gal

Item 74 Sixteen 90L @$59.00/gal

Item 76 Nature Safe 15-2-8 @$.529/lb

Item 78 Sixteen 90G @$2.17/lb

Item 82 E.I. Ca 8-0-4 @$35.80/gal

be hereby approved and accepted, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by Grass Roots Turf Products, Inc. of 54 Middlebury Boulevard, Suite 7, Randolph, NJ 07869 for:

Item 11 Lebanon NX Pro 22-0-16 @$.49/lb

Item 13 ProScape 20-0-25 w/Dimension @$.76/lb

Item 48 Lebanon NX Pro 10-24-18 @$.52/lb

Item 75 Bio Basics Ally 10-1-10 @$.35/lb

be hereby approved and accepted, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by Lesco, Inc. of 1301 East 9^th Street, Suite 1300, Cleveland, OH 44114-1849 for:

Item 1 Lesco 18-0-18 @$.264/lb

Item 6 Lesco 14-0-27 mini @$.245/lb

Item 9 Lesco 0-0-28 @$.364/lb

Item 16 Lesco 19-0-19 mini @$.251/lb

Item 17 Lesco 14-0-26 elite @$.258/lb

Item 18 Lesco 24-3-12 mini @$.265/lb

Item 21 Gypsum @$.125/lb

Item 45 Lesco 18-3-18 mini @$.315/lb

be hereby approved and accepted, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by UAP Distribution, Inc. of 1470 Jersey Avenue, North Brunswick, NJ 08902 for:

Item 25 UAP Signature 15-0-30 @$.58/lb

Item 26 UAP Signature 18-3-18 @$.59/lb

Item 27 UAP Signature 19-0-19 @$.36/lb

Item 30 Nutri Grow Magnum 2-0-16 @$39.75/gal

Item 70 UAP Signature 22-4-20 @$.46/lb

Item 71 UAP Signature 15-0-30 @$.38/lb

Item 72 UAP Signature 12-1-12 @$.40/lb

be hereby approved and accepted, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by The Terre Co. of NJ, Inc. of 206 Delawanna Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07014 for:

Item 4 Andersons 19-2-15 @$.771/lb

Item 5 Andersons 14-0-24 @$.477/lb

Item 42 Grigg Tuff Turf @$53.00/gal

Item 51 TriCure @$1,859.70/30 gal

Item 56 Grigg Ultra Plex @$43.00/gal

Item 57 Grigg Carbo Plex @$22.50/gal

Item 58 Grigg Bio Blend @$45.50/gal

Item 63 Andersons DG 13-2-13 @$.454/lb

be hereby approved and accepted, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by Synatek of 261 Schoolhouse Road, Suite 4, Souderton, PA 18964 for:

Item 2 Substitute Howard Johnsons @$.65/lb

15-0-3 greens

Item 8 Substitute M.O.S.T. 5-6-4 @$.15/lb

organic fertilizer

Item 55 Substitute Sea Cal @$41.60/gal

Item 68 Substitute HJ 18-5-9 w/UMAXX @$.34/lb

Item 87 Physiocal @$.48/lb-greens

@$.34/lb-fairway

be hereby approved and accepted, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by Seeton Turf Warehouse, LLC of 25 Roland Avenue, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 for:

Item 7 Andersons DG Pro 0-0-50 @$1.222/lb

w/merit

Item 10 Andersons DG Pro 21-3-16 @$.76/lb

Item 12 Nature Safe 8-3-5 @$.52/lb

Item 52 Nutramax Quelant Ca @$13.25/ltr

Item 53 Nutramax Radicular @$9.541/ltr

Item 54 Nutramax MacroSorb Foliar @$14.875/ltr

Item 60 Andersons 9-18-18 contec @$.725/lb

Item 61 Andersons 13-2-26 contec @$.84/lb

Item 62 Andersons 22-4-18 @$.648/lb

Item 64 Andersons DG Pro 18-0-18 @$.64/lb

Item 77 Substitute SMS 700G @$2.45/lb

be hereby approved and accepted, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by Helena Chemical of 3367 Adams Road, Penn Yan, NY 14527 for:

Item 20 Granular Limestone @$.07/lb

Item 41 EndoRoots @$1.103/lb

Item 80 Substitute Hydra Hume DG @$.99/lb

Item 84 ProMag 36 @$.496/lb

be hereby approved and accepted, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign letter agreements with Metro Milorganite d/b/a Metro Turf Specialists; Grass Roots Turf Products, Inc.; Lesco, Inc.; UAP Distribution, Inc.; The Terre Co. of NJ, Inc.; Synatek; Seeton Turf Warehouse, LLC; and, Helena Chemical, in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING 7250A.3482

ACCEPTANCE OF BID: PURCHASE OF A SWEEPER FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

Resolution No. 2007-262

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for the Purchase of a Sweeper for the Highway Department, and

WHEREAS, bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on March 30, 2007, in accordance with the provisions of the law, and

WHEREAS, Anthony Sharan, Superintendent of Highways, recommends the acceptance of the bid of Gannon Municipal, Inc., and

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office concurs with said recommendation,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by Gannon Municipal, Inc. of 423 Big Island Road, Florida, NY 10921 for:

Chassis Make: Freightliner

Chassis Model: FC 80

Sweeper Make: Allianz (Johnston)

Sweeper Model: VT 650

Trade-in: 1994 Johnston $12,000.00

Series 605 Sweeper

Mounted on a Ford Chassis

Bid Price: $191,900.00

be hereby approved and accepted, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the

Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign a letter agreement with Gannon Municipal, Inc., in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: CAPITAL 5197H33.3240

ACCEPTANCE OF SEWER EASEMENT: MONTEBELLO PARK SUBDIVISION

Resolution No. 2007 –263

WHEREAS, the Village of Montebello Planning Board has approved a subdivision entitled “Montebello Park”, and

WHREAS, said subdivision requires the dedication of a sewer easement to the Town of Ramapo, and

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has reviewed the proposed easement and recommends its acceptance,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVLED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts dedication of a sewer easement in the Montebello Park subdivision subject to recording.

EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT: BUILDING PLANS REVIEW SERVICES

Resolution No. 2007 –264

WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-104, retained Lee Derario, 1 Wilbur Road, Suffern, New York 10901, to assist the Building Department in its review of building plans, and

WHEREAS, the agreement with Lee Derario expires as of April 20, 2007,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby extends the agreement with Lee Derario, under the same terms and conditions, to assist the Building Department in its review of building plans from April 21, 2007 through July 31, 2007, and

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

Source of Funds: 3620B.3452

AMENDMENT OF 2007 BUDGET: TRANSFER OF POSITION WITHIN DEPARTMENT

Resolution No. 2007 –265

WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca, Director of Parks and Recreation, has requested that the position of Robert Farese, Recreation Activities Coordinator, be moved within the Parks and Recreation Department budget to reflect his job assignment and duties,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Ilan Schoenberger, the Director of Finance, is hereby authorized to amend the 2007 Town Budget, retroactive to March 24, 2007, as follows:

Transfer the position of Robert Farese, Recreation Activities Coordinator, from

7110A.3100 (Salaries) to 7020A.3100 (Salaries) to reflect his job assignment

within the Parks and Recreation Department

and

Transfer $53,824 from 7110A.3100 to 7020A.3100 and

$4,118 from 7110A.389030 to 7020A.389030

to provide for the above employee transfer.

AUTHORIZATION FOR FOUR HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES TO ATTEND HIGHWAY CONFERENCE IN ITHACA, NY – JUNE 3-6, 2007

Resolution No. 2007 - 266

WHEREAS, Town of Ramapo Highway Superintendent, Anthony Sharan, has requested authorization for himself and three foremen, to attend the 62^nd Annual School for Highway Superintendents at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York from June 3-6, 2007, and

WHEREAS, the costs involved will not exceed $1,500 total for all four (4) participants and has been budgeted for in 2007

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that permission be hereby granted for Highway Superintendent Anthony Sharan, and three foremen to attend above conference as stated above, at a cost not to exceed $1,500, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said expense incurred by the above at this Conference is to be considered a proper Municipal Charge under Town Law, Section 116(12) and General Municipal Law, Section 77B.

Source of Funds: HIGHWAY 5110DB.3465

NEW BUSINESS

ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL: SURVEY OF 319 HAVERSTRAW ROAD

Resolution No. 2007 – 267

WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007 – 75, expressed its intent to purchase the property at 319 Haverstraw Road, Suffern, New York 10901, subject to approval of a formal contract of sale, and

WHEREAS, the title company utilized by the Town with respect to the above purchase has requested preparation of a boundary survey of the above property, and

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s office is in receipt of a proposal from William D. Youngblood Land Surveying, P.C., 18 No. Main Street, P. O. Box 818, Harriman, N.Y. 10926, to perform the above survey at a fee of $4,280.00, and

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s office has reviewed the above proposal and recommends its acceptance,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby agrees to enter into a formal contract of sale for the purchase of the above property at 319 Haverstraw Road, Suffern, N.Y. 10901 at a price of $1,900,000, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute the contract of sale and all documents necessary to purchase the above property in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s office, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board does hereby accept the proposal of William D. Youngblood Land Surveying, P.C. to perform a survey of the above property at a fee of $4,280.00, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with William D. Youngblood P.C. in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s office.

Source of Funds : 7197H14.344619

APPROVAL OF HYDRANT LOCATION: LIME KILN ROAD

Resolution No. 2007 - 268

WHEREAS, Tom Buckley, the Fire Inspector of the Town of Ramapo, is in receipt of a proposal from United Water New York for the installation of two (2) hydrants in the Village of Wesley Hills, New York as listed below:

Hydrant # X11113 – north side of Lime Kiln Road, northwest corner of Blue Sky Drive

Hydrant # X11114 – north side of Lime Kiln Road, northeast corner Fawn Lane

WHEREAS, Tom Buckley, the Fire Inspector, recommends that said proposal be accepted,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Tom Buckley, the Fire Inspector, is hereby authorized to accept the proposal of United Water New York to install the above fire hydrants with respect to the above locations.

ACCEPT STERLING ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING PROPOSAL TO REVIEW RAMAPO LAND CO. PARCEL

Resolution No. 2007 –269

WHEREAS, the Town is considering the purchase of a 15 acre parcel from Ramapo Land Co. in the Torne Valley, and

WHEREAS, the Town’s Environmental Counsel, Kimberlea Shaw Rea, Esq. and the Town Attorney have recommended that the Town utilize the services of an environmental engineering from to assist the Town in performing due diligence prior to the purchase, and

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s office is in receipt of a proposal from Sterling Environmental Engineering P.C., 24 Wade Road, Latham, New York 12110 at a fee not to exceed $10,000 to assist the Town in its due diligence review for the purchase of the above property,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Sterling Environmental Engineering, P.C., in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s office.

Source of Funds : 7197H14.344619

OPEN PERIOD FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

There were no speakers this evening.

Resolution No. 2007-270

RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Open Period for Public Participation held this evening, April 11, 2007, be hereby closed at 9:13 PM.

COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS:

Councilman Stein – Thanked everyone for their expression of sympathy in connection with the death of his father.

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT:

Supervisor St. Lawrence – spoke about the wonderful time he had in his recent trip to China.

ADJOURNMENT

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. 2007-271

RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Regular Meeting of the Ramapo Town Board held this evening, April 11, 2007, be hereby adjourned at 9:15 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Christian G. Sampson

Town Clerk