MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RAMAPO TOWN BOARD HELD ON JUNE 27, 2007

 

The Town Board of the Town of Ramapo convened in Regular Session on Wednesday, June 27, 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

 

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

 

OPEN PERIOD FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

No one wished to address the Town Board members 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. 2007-376

     RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Open Period for Public Participation held this evening, June 27, 2007, be hereby closed at 8:41 PM.

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

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. 2007-377

     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:

May 9, 2007 – Regular

 

 

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. 2007-378

     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:

May 29, 2007 – Regular

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

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. 2007-379

     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:

June 1, 2007 – Regular

 

 

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. 2007-380

     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:

June 13, 2007 – Regular

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION TOWARD TOWN’S INFRASTRUCTURE REVIEW PROGRAM – UNITED WATER NEW YORK, INC.

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 –381

     WHEREAS, United Water New York, Inc. will be conducting an underground Infrastructure Replacement Program in future years, and

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo is conducting its own Town Infrastructure Review Program, and

     WHEREAS, United Water New York, Inc. is desirous of supporting the Town’s Infrastructure Review Program as a means to provide design inputs to United Water’s “Underground Infrastructure Replacement Program”, and

     WHEREAS, United Water New York, Inc. has agreed to directly pay a licensed professional engineer or engineering firm chosen by the Town up to $20,000 per year for the  years 2007, 2008 and 2009, and

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts a donation from United Water New York, Inc. in the amount of up to $20,000 per year for the years 2007, 2008 and 2009 to support the Town’s Infrastructure Review Program, and

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

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PARK FACILITIES – WARD ASSOCIATES

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 –382

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by previous Resolution, had approved an agreement with Ward Associates, P.C., 1500 Lakeland Avenue, Bohemia, New York 11716, for Architectural Services for the Development of Park Facilities, and

     WHEREAS, said agreement has expired,

     WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca, of the Parks and Recreation Department, has recommended that said agreement be extended for an additional year, and

     WHEREAS, Ward Associates, P.C. has agreed to a one-year extension,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby agree to extend the above agreement for Architectural Services for the development of park facilities with Ward Associates, P.C. for an additional one-year period retroactive to January 1, 2007 and ending December 31, 2007 at the same terms and conditions, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor be hereby authorized to execute a letter agreement extending the above agreement in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: PURCHASE OF SPECIALIZED SEWER MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT – ROCKLAND COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT

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 –383

     WHEREAS, the County of Rockland, through the Rockland County Sewer District No. 1, intends to purchase specialized sewer maintenance equipment for use by the Town of Ramapo in maintaining and repairing the  Sanitary Sewer Collection System in the Town as well as monitoring flows at pumping stations in the Town, and

          WHEREAS, the County of Rockland Sewer District has agreed to purchase the following specialized sewer maintenance equipment for use and maintenance by the Town:

 

1          One (1) High Pressure Jet Truck 1,500 gallon

2          One (1) Skid-steer loader

3          Six (6) flow meters

 

     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 County of Rockland, by which the County will purchase for the Town specialized maintenance equipment as well as flow meters for use by the Town in maintaining the Sanitary Sewer Collection System, and

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

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES – PRECISION PIPELINE LLC

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 –384

     WHEREAS, Millennium Pipeline Company is in the early stages of constructing a new pipeline through the Town of Ramapo, and

     WHEREAS, Precision Pipeline, LLC, 3314 56th Street, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703, is the construction company hired by Millennium Pipeline Company to do the actual construction work, and

     WHEREAS, Precision Pipeline, LLC is utilizing a property on Route 202 for its construction headquarters, and

     WHEREAS, Precision Pipeline, LLC has advised the Town that between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM, between 100 to 150 vehicles will be entering and exiting the site on a daily basis, and

     WHEREAS, Precision Pipeline, LLC has requested that the Town Police provide traffic control services during this one and one-half hour period, and

     WHEREAS, Precision Pipeline, LLC has agreed to reimburse the Town all costs associated with said additional traffic control,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby agrees to enter into an agreement with Precision Pipeline, LLC for the provision of traffic control services by the Town Police Department with respect to its construction headquarters located at Route 202 subject to Precision Pipeline, LLC reimbursing the Town for any expenses associated with the traffic control services to be provided by the Town of Ramapo Police Department, and

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

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007-335: APPOINTMENT OF HEARING OFFICER – POLICE DISCIPLINARY HEARING

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 – 385

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007 – 335, authorized Chief Peter Brower to bring disciplinary charges against a police officer, and

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, pursuant to the above resolution appointed Ricki Berger, Esq. to serve as Hearing Officer and the Town Attorney’s office has recommended that Jonas Gelb, Esq. be appointed as Hearing Officer in place of Ms. Berger,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Resolution No. 2007 – 335 is hereby amended to read as follows:

 

     “WHEREAS, Police Chief Peter Brower has recommended that disciplinary charges be brought against a certain Police Officer, and

     WHEREAS, the bringing of charges against said Officer requires a hearing be held before an independent Hearing Officer with respect to said charges,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board, acting as the Police Commission of the Town of Ramapo, authorizes Chief Peter Brower to bring disciplinary charges against a certain Police Officer, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the hearing of charges brought by Chief Peter Brower as against said Officer shall be conducted on June 26, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in the Office of the Town Attorney of the Town of Ramapo, 237 Route 59, Suffern, New York 10901 before Jonas Gelb, Esq. at $180 per hour, an independent Hearing Officer appointed pursuant to Section 11.2 of the Agreement between the Town of Ramapo Police Benevolent Association, effective January 1, 2003, and pursuant to the rules for the conduct of the disciplinary hearings set forth in Resolution 2002-604.”

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: DIGITIZING OF TOWN PROPERTY RECORD CARDS: EDGEWOOD SOLUTIONS, INC.

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

Resolution No. 2007-386

     WHEREAS, Teresa Reeck, Director of Automated Services, has proposed that the Town hire a contractor to digitize property record cards, and

     WHEREAS, Teresa Reeck, is in receipt of a proposal from Edgewood Solutions, Inc. of 317 Little Tor Road, New City, NY 10956, for the digitizing of Town property record cards at a fee of $25.00 per hour, total fee not to exceed $8,750.00, for the period commencing June 29, 2007 and terminating August 31, 2007, and

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office has reviewed the above proposal and concurs with the recommendation of Teresa Reeck,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the proposal submitted by Edgewood Solutions, Inc. of 317 Little Tor Road, New City, NY 10956 for the digitizing of Town property record cards at a fee of $25.00 per hour, the total fee not to exceed $8,750.00, for the period commencing June 29, 2007 and terminating August 31, 2007, and

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

SOURCE OF FUNDS: CAPITAL 1997H35.3220 & 34561

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: CONSTRUCTION OF GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT WASH STATION: BELLAVISTA CONSTRUCTION CORP.

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 –387

     WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation solicited three proposals for the construction of a concrete pad for a new golf course maintenance equipment wash station, which is required by the New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation, and

     WHREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation has reviewed the proposals received and recommends that the proposal of Bellavista Construction Corp., P.O. Box 753, Ardsley, New York 10502, in the amount of $7,295 be accepted, and

     WHREAS, the Town Attorney’s office has reviewed the above proposal and concurs with the recommendation of the Department of Parks and Recreation,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Town Board does hereby accept the proposal of Bellavista Construction Corp. for the construction of a concrete pad for a new golf course maintenance equipment wash station in the amount of $7,295, and

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

Source of funds:  7197H14.34460

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: REPAIR OF VILLAGE OF AIRMONT SPEED MONITOR

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 –388

     WHEREAS, the Village of Airmont, by a letter dated June 12, 2007, has requested that the Town of Ramapo Highway Department repair the Village’s damaged speed monitor with the village providing all necessary parts as well as paying for all labor costs,

     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 Village of Airmont for the Highway Department to repair the Village’s speed monitor with the Village providing all the parts necessary for the repair and paying the Town for all labor costs associated with the repair, and

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

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: TESTING OF FILL MATERIAL AT THE SUFFERN QUARRY: LEGETTE, BRASHEARS & GRAHAM

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 –389

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo received the property known as the “Suffern, Quarry” as a donation from Tilcon New York, Inc., and

     WHEREAS, Tilcon New York, Inc., as part of its closure plan approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for the quarry has deposited fill at the quarry, and

     WHEREAS, Kimberlea Shaw Rea, Esq., the Town of Ramapo’s Special Environmental Counsel has recommended that the Town retain an engineering firm to perform testing of the above fill brought to the site,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby retains Leggette, Brashears & Graham of 6 Arrow Road, Suite 103, Ramsey, New Jersey  07446 to perform testing of the fill at the Suffern Quarry site at a fee not to exceed $50,000.00, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Leggette, Brashears in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s office.

Source of Funds : 7197H.14344619

 

 

REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL INSURANCE DEDUCTION FOR TOWN EMPLOYEE

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 –390

     WHEREAS, Jennifer Orfini, a Town employee, had the cost of family medical coverage mistakenly deducted from her bi-weekly pay check in the amount of $1,325, and

     WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Town Attorney’s Office that Ms. Orfini be reimbursed for the above deduction,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Finance Department is hereby authorized to issue a check in the amount of $1,325 to Jennifer Orfini as reimbursements for the above medical insurance deduction.

Source of Funds:  TA720-Group Insurance Employee Deduction

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF SUBDIVISION DEEDS: BINYAN TORAH II

Thfollowing 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 –391

     WHEREAS, the Town Planning Board approved a subdivision entitled “Binyan Torah II” located in the vicinity of Dykstra Way East in Monsey, and

     WHEREAS, the Planning Board, as a condition of approval, required dedication of the following instruments:

 

1.                  General municipal purposes easement to Town of Ramapo from Lot 1 of Jones Homes

2.                  General municipal purposes easement to Town of Ramapo from Lot 15 of Jonel Homes

3.                  Emergency access easement to Town of Ramapo – Lot 2

4.                  Shade tree easement to Town of Ramapo – Lot 4

5.                  Emergency access easement to Town of Ramapo – Lot 5

6.                  Shade tree easement to Town of Ramapo – Lot 5

7.                  Emergency access easement to Town of Ramapo – Lot 6

8.                  Emergency access easement to Town of Ramapo – Lot 7

9.                  Easement for access and maintenance to Town of Ramapo – Lot 8

10.              Shade tree easement to Town of Ramapo – Lot 8

 

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the above instruments subject to recording.

 

 

AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE AN ACTION TO RECOVER INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENTS FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES

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 and Councilman Stein abstaining:

 

Resolution No. 2007 –392

     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 her insurance companies but has 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 Ramapo Justice Court to recover the insurance reimbursements received by the above person,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby authorizes the Town Attorney’s office to commence action in Ramapo Justice Court to recover insurance reimbursement for ambulance services against the person listed on the attached Schedule A.

 

 

SCHEDULE A

Last Name

First Name

City

St

Zip

Franklin

Marthe

West Haverstraw

NY

10993

 

 

AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE ACTIONS TO RECOVER INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENTS FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 –393

     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 Ramapo Justice Court to recover the insurance reimbursements received by the above persons,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby authorizes the Town Attorney’s office to commence actions in Ramapo Justice Court to recover insurance reimbursements for ambulance services against the persons listed on the attached Schedule A.

 

 

SCHEDULE A

Last Name

First Name

City

St

Zip

Burton

 Thomas

Spring Valley

NY

10977

Guccione

Mary

Suffern

NY

10901

Michel

Magalie

Spring Valley

NY

10977

 

 

AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007-37: J.W. SERVICES OF ROCKLAND COUNTY – PROPERTY CASUALTY CONSULTANT

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 –394

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-37, retained JW Services of Rockland County, Inc. to serve as Medical Benefit Consultant to the Town at a fee of $5,600, and

     WHEREAS, JW Services of Rockland County, Inc. also serves as Property Casualty Consultant,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Resolution is hereby amended to read as follows:

     “WHEREAS, JW Services of Rockland County, Inc., of  20 Renfrew Drive, Chestnut Ridge, New York 10977, has submitted a proposal to serve as Medical Benefit Consultant and Property Casualty Consultant to the Town at a fee of $5,600.00,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the proposal submitted by JW Services of Rockland County, Inc. to serve as Medical Benefit Consultant and Property Casualty Consultant for the year 2007 at a fee of $5,600.00 be hereby approved and accepted, said fee to be charged to Account 1710CSL.341710, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute the proposal with JW Services of Rockland County, Inc. for said services.”

 

 

NAMING OF 168 SIXTH STREET, VILLAGE OF HILLBURN, AS TOWN PARK

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 –395

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo recently acquired 168 Sixth Street in the Village of Hillburn, which consists of approximately 19.5 acres of open space, and

     WHEREAS, Emil Mann was a Town employee with the Parks and Recreation Department for approximately nine years, and

     WHEREAS, Emil Mann tragically lost his life in 2006, and

     WHEREAS, Emil Mann was a valued Town employee as well as a committed family man, and

     WHEREAS, Emil Mann was also a member and strong advocate for the Ramapough Indian Nation, and the Village of Hillburn has indicated its support for the Town Board. by Village Board Resolution, to name the newly-acquired property as a park in memory of Emil Mann,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby names 168 Sixth Street as “Emil Mann Memorial Park”.

 

 

SETTLEMENT OF CERTIORARI: SOUTH MADISON ASSOCIATES

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 – 396

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Assessor have recommended that the following certiorari matter be settled:

 

SOUTH MADISON ASSOCIATES

                                                                        Original                       Corrected

Tax Year                     Section/Lot                 Assessment                Assessment

2003/04                       57.54-1-18                  $404,040                     $364,420

2004/05                       57.54-1-18                  $404,040                     $359,600

2005/06                       57.54-1-18                  $404,040                     $341,000

 

     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 East Ramapo Central School District, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that refunds can only be made when the Petitioner is current on all tax liability.

 

 

SETTLEMENT OF CERTIORARI: PARK AVENUE ASSOCIATES

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 – 397

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Assessor have recommended that the following certiorari matter be settled:

 

PARK AVENUE ASSOCIATES

                                                                        Original                       Corrected

Tax Year                     Section/Lot                 Assessment                Assessment

2002/03                       57.54-1-58                  $260,500                     $233,600

2003/04                       57.54-1-58                  $260,500                     $222,500

2004/05                       57.54-1-58                  $260,500                     $223,500

2005/06                       57.54-1-58                  $260,500                     $208,075

2006/07                       57-54-1-58                  $250,000                     $196,700

57.13-1-28*

 

     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 East Ramapo Central School District, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that refunds can only be made when the Petitioner is current on all tax liability.

*  57.13-1-28 (no reduction)

 

 

SETTLEMENT OF CERTIORARI: EMP OF CADILLAC, LLC

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 – 398

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Assessor have recommended that the following certiorari matter be settled:

 

EMP OF CADILLAC, LLC

                                                                        Original                       Corrected

Tax Year                     Section/Lot                 Assessment                Assessment

2002/03                       50.72-1-1                    $985,000                     $938,280

2003/04                       50.72-1-1                    $985,000                     $901,460

2004/05                       50.72-1-1                    $985,000                     $863,040

2005/06                       50.72-1-1                    $985,000                     $759,500

2006/07                       50.72-1-1                    $900,000                     $680,000

 

     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 East Ramapo Central School District, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that refunds can only be made when the Petitioner is current on all tax liability.

 

 

SETTLEMENT OF CERTIORARI: COUNTY OF ROCKLAND

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 – 399

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office has recommended that the following certiorari matter be settled:

COUNTY OF ROCKLAND

                                                                        Original                       Corrected

Tax Year                     Section/Lot                 Assessment                Assessment

2006/07                       33.7-1-9.1                   $142,500                     $1,389*

2006/07                       33.7-1-9.2                   $  89,500                     $   605*

2006/07                       33.11-1-13                  $234,700                     $1,500*

 

     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 refunds can only be made when the Petitioner is current on all tax liability.

*  These assessments are based on agricultural amounts

 

 

SETTLEMENT OF CERTIORARI: BON AIRE RESIDENTS

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 – 400

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Assessor have recommended that the following certiorari matter be settled:

 

BON AIRE RESIDENTS, INC.

                                                                        Original                       Corrected

Tax Year                     Section/Lot                 Assessment                Assessment

1999/00                       55.64-1-1                    $1,309,500                  $1,259,250

2005/06                       55.64-1-1                    $1,309,500                  $1,244,025

2006/07                       55.64-1-1                    $1,309,500                  $1,178,550

1999/00                       55.63-1-3                    $1,940,000                  $1,940,000

2005/06                       55.63-1-3                    $1,940,000                  $1,843,000

2006/07                       55.63-1-3                    $1,800,000                  $1,620,000

 

     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 Ramapo Central School District, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that refunds can only be made when the Petitioner is current on all tax liability.

 

 

SETTLEMENT OF CERTIORARI: BON AIRE PARK OWNERS

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 – 401

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Assessor have recommended that the following certiorari matter be settled:

 

BON AIRE PARK OWNERS, INC.

                                                                        Original                       Corrected

Tax Year                     Section/Lot                 Assessment                Assessment

1998/99                       55.55-1-6                    $1,157,610                  $1,136,661

1999/00                       55.55-1-6                    $1,164,000                  $1,119,225

2005/06                       55.55-1-6                    $1,164,000                  $1,117,440

2006/07                       55.55-1-6                    $1,064,000                  $   989,520

1998/99                       55.55-1-7                    $1,714,014                  $1,714,014

1999/00                       55.55-1-7                    $1,731,450                  $1,731,450

2005/06                       55.55-1-7                    $1,731,450                  $1,662,192

2006/07                       55.55-1-7                    $1,731,450                  $1,610,249

 

     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 Ramapo Central School District, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that refunds can only be made when the Petitioner is current on all tax liability.

 

SETTLEMENT OF CERTIORARI: BON AIRE PROPERTIES, INC.

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 – 402

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Assessor have recommended that the following certiorari matter be settled:

 

BON AIRE PROPERTIES, INC.

                                                                        Original                       Corrected

Tax Year                     Section/Lot                 Assessment                Assessment

1999/00                       55.56-1-28                  $1,142,175                  $1,106,810

2005/06                       55.56-1-28                  $1,142,175                  $1,085,067

2006/07                       55.56-1-28                  $1,120,000                  $1,008,000

1999/00                       55.56-1-29                  $1,144,600                  $1,144,600

2005/06                       55.56-1-29                  $1,144,600                  $1,087,370

2006/07                       55.56-1-29                  $1,050,000                  $   945,000

 

     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 Ramapo Central School District, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that refunds can only be made when the Petitioner is current on all tax liability.

 

 

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. 2007-403

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for the Purchase of Auto and Truck Parts and Service, and

     WHEREAS, these bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on June 6, 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 Rockland County Chevrolet Buick, Gordon Ford, Inc., All Make Truck Parts, National Gear & Piston, Inc., and, Beyer Bros. Corp., 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 Rockland County Chevrolet Buick of 51 Route 9W South, P. O. Box 634, West Haverstraw, NY 10993 for:

           

            O.E.M. REPLACEMENT PARTS & AUTHORIZED SERVICE:

           
            Parts – Chevrolet Automobile/Chevrolet Light Trucks   32% off list price

            Labor Rates – Chevrolet Authorized Service                             $85.00 per hour

 

            Parts – GMC Light Duty Trucks                                               32% off list price

            Labor Rates – GMC Authorized Service                                   $85.00 per hour

 

 be hereby approved and accepted, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by Gordon Ford, Inc. of Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993 for:

 

            Parts – Ford Automobile/Ford Light Trucks                              32% off list price

            Labor Rates – Ford Authorized Service                                    $60.00 per hour

 

            Parts – Ford Trucks                                                                 32% off list price

            Labor rates – Ford Truck Authorized Service               $60.00 per hour

 

be hereby approved and accepted, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by All Make Truck Parts of 22 Crown Boulevard, Newburgh, NY 12550 for:

 

            Parts – Autocar Trucks                                                 25% off list price

            Labor Rates – Autocar Truck Authorized Service                     $60.00 per hour

 

            Labor Rates – Caterpillar Truck Engine Authorized                   $60.00 per hour

            Service

 

            Labor Rates – Cummins Truck Engine Authorized                     $60.00 per hour

            Service

 

            Labor Rates – Freightliner Truck Authorized Service     $60.00 per hour

 

            Parts – FWD Trucks                                                                25% off list price

            Labor Rates – FWD Truck Authorized Service             $60.00 per hour

 

            Labor Rates – GMC Truck Authorized Service             $60.00 per hour

 

            Parts – Meyer Snow Plows                                                      25% off list price

            Labor Rates – Repair of Meyer Plow Pumps                            $75.00 per hour

 

            Parts – Western Snow Plows                                                    25% off list price

            Labor Rates – Repair of Western Plow Pumps              $75.00 per hour

be hereby approved and accepted, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by National Gear & Piston, Inc. of 225 South 4th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 for:

 

            Parts – Autocar Trucks                                                 25% off list price

            Labor Rates – Autocar Truck Authorized Service                     $60.00 per hour

 

            Labor Rates – Caterpillar Truck Engine Authorized                   $60.00 per hour

            Service

 

            Labor Rates – Cummins Truck Engine Authorized                     $60.00 per hour

            Service

 

            Parts – Freightliner Trucks                                                        15% off list price

            Labor Rates – Freightliner Truck Authorized Service     $60.00 per hour

 

            Labor Rates – FWD Truck Authorized Service             $60.00 per hour

 

            Labor Rates – GMC Truck Authorized Service             $60.00 per hour

be hereby approved and accepted, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by Beyer Bros. Corp. of 109 Broad Avenue, Fairview, NJ 07022 for:

            Parts – Autocar Trucks                                                 25% off list price

            Parts – Caterpillar Truck Engines                                              25% off list price

 

            Parts – Chevrolet Trucks                                                          25% off list price

            Labor Rates – Chevrolet Truck Authorized Service                   $111.00 per hour

 

            Parts – Cummins Truck Engines                                                25% off list price

            Parts – GMC Trucks                                                                25% off list price

            Parts – Oshkosh Trucks                                                           25% off list price

            Labor Rates – Oshkosh Truck Authorized Service                    $111.00 per hour

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 Rockland County Chevrolet Buick, Gordon Ford, Inc., All Make Truck Parts, National Gear & Piston, Inc., and, Beyer Bros. Corp., in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING 1640A.3437 & 1640A.34371

 

 

DECLARATION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

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. 2007-404

     WHEREAS, various Town Department Heads have requested that the following Town of Ramapo equipment, as set forth below, be declared surplus:

                                                                                                             SERIAL

            ITEM                          MAKE            MODEL                     NUMBER

            (6) 55 cubic yard roll-off boxes

            Fax                              Brother Intellifax 2800               U56577D3J31076

            Fax                              Brother Intellifax 5750e U56482B2J116865

            Monitor                        Dell                  E771P                          MX-0419TG

            Monitor                        Dell                  E771A                         MY-08J854

            Computer                     Dell                  OptiPlex GX1              9JRLY

            Printer                          HP                   LaserJet 4                    USFC158580

            Printer                          HP                   LaserJet 4                    USFB094392

            Printer                          HP                   LaserJet 4                    USFC114401

            Computer                     Dell                  OptiPlex GX1              9JRUZ

            Monitor                        Dell                  P780                            6271RC8UJUA9

            Monitor                        Dell                  M782                           MY-08G167

            Printer                          HP                   LaserJet 6L                  USHB417797

            Computer                     Dell                  OptiPlex GX1              96RJD

            Computer                     Dell                  OptiPlex GX1              9JU73

            Computer                     Dell                  Dimension XPS R350   H1KFZ

            Computer                     Dell                  Dimension XPS T500   414UZ

            Computer                     Dell                  OptiPlex GX 270         J92JG31

            Monitor                        Dell                  M782                           MY-08G157

            Monitor                        HP                   HP1530FP                   HU09243

            Monitor                        Dell                  E151FP                       CN-03K648-46

            Monitor                        Dell                  1800FP                        MX707RU77

            Monitor                        Dell                  E151FP                       CN-03K6484

            Monitor                        HP                   HP1730FP                   HU09243-3

            Monitor                        Dell                  E151FP                       CN-03K648

            Printer                          HP                   LaserJet III                   3140A75726

            Computer                     Dell                  OptiPlex GX 60           GPDXC21

            Printer                          Okidata            Okipage 6E                  B2KEN2750A

            Printer                          Epson               Stylus C82                   C48600

            Printer                          Okidata            Microline 320               402C1136142

            Printer                          HP                   LaserJet 1200              CNBRL02023

            Computer                     Dell                  Dimension 700 CX       4S76G01

            Computer                     Dell                  Dimension 700 CX       9TD2H01

            Computer                     Dell                  Dimension 700 CX       9VD2H01

            Monitor                        Dell                  E771A                         MY-08J8544

            Monitor                        Dell                  E77P                            MX-0419TG

            Monitor                        Dell                  P780                            6271RC

            Monitor                        IBM                 6332                            66-A0754

            Monitor                        Dell                  D1025HTX                  8127810

            Monitor                        Dell                  D15TX                        8341804

            Monitor                        Dell                  E771A                         MY-08J8446

            Monitor                        Dell                  828F1                          22794F

            Printer                          Okidata            Microline 320               112B2

            Computer                     Dell                  OptiPlex GX1              9JRXI

            Monitor                        Dell                  E551                            CN-095W

            Computer                     Dell                  OptiPlex GX1              HKQMO

            Monitor                        Dell                  E771P                          MX-0419TC

            Monitor                        Dell                  M782                           MY-08G1575

            Monitor                        Dell                  P780                            8348591

            Monitor                        Dell                  P780                            8399816

            Printer                          Okidata            Microline 321               301C044

            Computer                     SCALA           Computer Graphics           n/a

            Computer                     Dell                  Dimension 4100           70HMS01

            Monitor                        Dell                  D15267X                     09841B

            Monitor                        IBM                 6332-02N                    66-A0747

            Printer                          HP                   LaserJet 1200              CNBRL02038

            Monitor                        IBM                 6332-02N                    66-A0749

            Monitor                        Tatung              CM17MLP                  MH1934281

            Monitor                        Dell                  P780                            6271RCBU

            Monitor                        Dell                  E771P                          MX-0419TG-4

            Monitor                        Dell                  E771P                          MX-0419TG-47

            Monitor                        Dell                  E771P                          MX-0419-478

            Monitor                        Dell                  E771P                          MX-0419TG-4780

            Monitor                        Dell                  E771P                          MX-0419TG-4781

            Monitor                        Dell                  M782                           MY08G

            Monitor                        Dell                  P780                            6271RC

            Monitor                        Dell                  E771P                          MX-0879ET

            Monitor                        Dell                  P780                            6271RCR

            Monitor                        Dell                  D15267X                     09841C6

            Monitor                        Dell                  M782                           MY-08G157

            Monitor                        Dell                  D10286                       66746

            Monitor                        Dell                  M782                           5322DE

            Monitor                        MGC               CM-1402                    S90527

            Computer                     Compaq           P7180                          188841

            Monitor                        Compaq           612                              8508F23

            Plotter                          HP                   DesignJet 350C            276

            Scanner                        HP                   C7710A                       CN28VS1467

            Fax                              Brother MFC195                      C77144737

            Printer                          Unisys              High Speed                  284

            Printer                          Sony                DPP-MS300                S01-0302953-8

            Scanner                        HP                   C7670                         SG011260D8

            All-In-One                   HP                   LaserJet 3200              1367

            Printer                          Epson               LO-570+                     1F8E

            Computer                     Dell                  Optiplex GM+              6KR68

            Printer                          HP                   DeskJet 420                 TH89J

            Monitor                        Dell                  Trinitron                       100953

            Printer                          Okidata            Okipage 8C                 BF0079

            Printer                          Lexmark           Z51                              709005

            Monitor                        Dell                  E771P                          MX-0419

            Computer                     Dell                  Dimension                    HCJLT01

            Computer                     Dell                  Dimension                    414V6

            Computer                     Dell                  OptiPlex                       9JR15

            Computer                     Dell                  OptiPlex                       9JR13

            Computer                     Dell                  Dimension                    GTHBY

            Computer                     Dell                  Dimension                    H1KFP

            Computer                     Dell                  Dimension                    4LLIY

            Computer                     Dell                  Dimension                    FCJLT01

            Computer                     Dell                  Dimension                    HQD2H01

            Computer                     Dell                  Dimension                    4IZQC

            Computer                     Dell                  OptiPlex                       9JRXA

            Computer                     Dell                  OptiPlex                       9JRJ7

            Computer                     Dell                  OptiPlex                       9JRUY

            Computer                     Dell                  Dimension L700CX      77RJ20B

            Computer                     Dell                  Dimension L700CX      GTB2K

            Computer                     Dell                  Dimension L700CX      GTB32

            Computer                     Dell                  Dimension L700CX      GTB31

            Computer                     Dell                  Dimension L700CX      GTB2T

 

            Computer                     Dell                  Dimension L700CX          n/a
            Computer                     Dell                  L700CX                      JTD2H01

            Computer                     Dell                  L700CX                      8PD2H01

            Printer                          HP                   2276A                         2913S03983

            Monitor                        Dell                  E551                            MY-082CGN-46632-

                                                                                                            117-81Y5

            Monitor                        Dell                  E551                            MY-082CGN-46632-

                                                                                                            11A-23JW

            Monitor                        View Sonic       G70M                          6.07005E+11

            Monitor                        IBM                 6332-02N                    66-0750

            Monitor                        IBM                 6332-02N                    66-A0741

            Monitor                        IBM                 6332-02N                    66-A0758

            Computer                     IBM                 8364-EUS                   23-P2085

            Computer                     IBM                 8364-EUS                   23-P4635

            Typewriter                    IBM                 Lexmark Wheelwriter       n/a

                                                                        1500

            Typewriter                    IBM                 Wheelwriter 1500                n/a

                                                                        Series II

            (9) Keyboards              Dell                  PS2                                     n/a

            Computer                     Data 911          MDS2000                    3808

            Computer                     Data 911          MDS2000                    3789

            Computer                     Data 911          MDS2000                    3809

            Computer                     Data 911          MDS2000                    3854

            Computer                     Data 911          MDS2000                    3800

            Computer                     Data 911          MDS2000                    3796

            Computer                     Data 911          MDS2000                    3936

            Computer                     Data 911          MDS2000                    3804

            Monitor                        Data 911          M2C-640M3-1N        3803

            Monitor                        Data 911          M2C-640M3-1N        3798

            Monitor                        Data 911          M2C-640M3-1N        3805

            Monitor                        Data 911          M2C-640M3-1N        3802

            Keyboard                     Data 911          M2C-BLT-82-D337A 03-0386

            Keyboard                     Data 911          M2C-BLT-82-D337A 03-0400

            Keyboard                     Data 911          M2C-BLT-82-D337A 03-0409

            Keyboard                     Data 911          M2C-BLT-82-D337A 655402

            Keyboard                     Data 911          M2C-BLT-82-D337A 03-0404

            Keyboard                     Data 911          M2C-BLT-82-D337A 03-0399

            Power Supply               Data 911          7947                            13557

            Power Supply               Data 911          7947                            13437

            Power Supply               Data 911          7947                            12564

            Power Supply               Data 911          7947                            13555

 

and

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office recommends that the above equipment be declared surplus,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the aforesaid equipment is hereby declared to be surplus, and the Town Attorney’s Office is hereby authorized to dispose of said equipment in accordance with New York State Law.

 

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR ONE EMPLOYEE TO ATTEND PUBLIC SECTOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SEMINAR ON JULY 11-12 IN PORTLAND, MAINE

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- 405

     WHEREAS,  Town of Ramapo Town Attorney, Michael L. Klein has requested authorization for Jack Schloss to attend  the PERB Sponsored Conference in Portland, Maine on July 11th and July 12, 2007 ,and

     WHEREAS, the costs involved will not exceed $475.48,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that permission be hereby granted for Jack Schloss to attend the conference as stated above, at a cost  not to exceed $475.48, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mr. Schloss will be providing his own transportation, 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: Town Attorney 1420A.3465

 

 

DETERMINATION OF DISCIPLINARY CHARGES: HIGHWAY DEPT. EMPLOYEE

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 – 406

     WHEREAS, Anthony Sharan, as Town Superintendent of Highways, brought several disciplinary charges against Gregg Sanchez, a motor equipment operator with the Town Highway Department, and

     WHEREAS, hearings on the above charges were brought before Ricki Berger of New City, New York, and

     WHEREAS, Ricki Berger issued 2 separate reports and recommendations dated June 11, 2007 and June 22, 2007 with respect to the above charges, and

     WHEREAS, Anthony Sharan, as Town Superintendent of Highways, is the appointing authority with respect to Gregory Sanchez, and

     WHEREAS, Anthony Sharan, by memorandum dated June 25, 2007, has requested that the Town Board act as the appointing authority with respect to Gregg Sanchez due to Mr. Sharan’s involvement as a witness with respect to the above charges, and

          WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the above reports, transcripts of proceedings and exhibits, and

     WHEREAS, the Board has considered Mr. Sanchez’ proffered defense to some of the specifications in Charge No. 1 and 2 of the January 29, 2007 charges, that he cannot be disciplined for certain absences due to the alleged application of the protections of the Family and Medical Leave Act,

          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts and adopts the following findings contained in the reports made by Ricki Berger:

                        Charge No. 1 – Incompetence : January 29, 2007         -           Guilty

                        Charge No. 2 – Misconduct : January 29, 2007            -           Guilty

                        Charge No. 3 – Insubordination : January 29, 2007       -           Guilty

                        Charge No. 4 – Misconduct : January 29, 2007            -           Guilty

                        Charge No. 1 – Misconduct : February 20, 2007          -           Guilty

                        Charge No. 1 – Incompetence : April 26, 2007             -           Guilty

                        Charge No. 2 – Misconduct : April 26, 2007                -           Guilty, and

 

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board determines that, notwithstanding the alleged application of the Family Medical and Leave Act, there was a sufficient basis to otherwise find Mr. Gregg Sanchez guilty of charges Nos. 1 and 2 of the January 29, 2007 charges, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that based upon the recommendation of Ricki Berger, Esq. dated June 11, 2007, and upon this Board’s finding as to the appropriate penalty for all charges, the Board hereby terminates the employment of Mr. Gregg Sanchez as a motor equipment operator effective June 27, 2007.

 

 

APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION COMPONENT OF NEW DPW BUILDING: NIKKO CONSTRUCTION

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 –407

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2006-772, entered into an agreement with Nikko Construction Corp., 173 Route 303, Valley Cottage, New York 10989, for the general construction component of the construction of a New Public Works Office Building in the amount of $594,250.00, and

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-245, approved Change Order No. 1 and increased the contract price to $597,818.00,

     WHEREAS, Edward P. Dzurinko, Director of the Department of Public Works, has recommended that Change Order No. 2 be approved:

 

            Change Order No. 2                Material and Labor to strengthen

                                                            sub-floor                                              $15,876.19

 

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Change Order No. 2 is hereby approved and the contract amount for the general construction component of the construction of the New Public Works Office Building is hereby increased from $597,818.00 to $613,694.19.

 

 

AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007-350: TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE – JUSTICE COURT

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 –408

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-350, hired Wendy Flax as a temporary employee for the Justice Court, and

     WHEREAS, the 2007 Town Budget does not contain funds specifically allocated for said temporary employee,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Resolution No. 2007-350 is hereby amended to read as follows:

     “WHEREAS, Leiba Lampert, a clerk typist  with the Justice Court, will be absent from work on maternity leave, and

     WHEREAS, Helen Travers, the Chief Clerk, has requested that Wendy Flax of New City, New York, be hired as a temporary employee in the Justice Court for up to twenty hours per week, five (5) hours per day, at $19.32 per hour commencing June 18, 2007 and terminating September 5, 2007, total compensation not to exceed $4,636.80,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby retains Wendy Flax of New City, New York as a temporary employee in the Justice Court, commencing June 18, 2007 and terminating September 5, 2007 at $19.32 per hour for up to twenty (20) hours per week, five (5) hours per day, and

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

Transfer $4,650 from Account No. 1110A.3452 (Consultant) to

Account No. 1110A.3100 (Salaries)  to pay for the above employee.”

 

 

AMENDMENT OF 2007 TOWN BUDGET: SEASONAL EMPLOYEES FOR DPW

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 –409

     WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works will be retaining seasonal employees to assist the Department, and

     WHEREAS, the 2007 Town Budget does not contain funds specifically allocated for seasonal employees,

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

 

 

Transfer $25,000 from account 8130SS.3448:  sewer line repair to

Account 8130SS.3104: sewer seasonal salaries

 

to fund the above employees.

 

 

AMENDMENT OF 2007 TOWN BUDGET: RECEIPT OF FUNDS

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 – 410

      WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of $31,779.86 in crime forfeiture funds from theUnited States Marshall’s Service, and

     WHEREAS, receipt of said funds is not reflected in the 2007 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 2007 Town budget as follows:

 

            Increase Revenues AB.24391 (US Dept. of Justice) by $31,779.86

            Increase Appropriations 3120AB.3406 (Drug Forfeiture Expenditures) by $31,779.86

 

to reflect receipt of said funds.

 

 

REFUND OF BUILDING PERMIT FEE

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 –411

     WHREREAS, James D. Licata, Esq., on behalf of Peter Williams, has requested a refund of a building permit fee with respect to 15 Elliott Place, Hillcrest, New York,

     WHEREAS, Thomas Buckley, Jr. Acting Building Inspector, has reviewed the request and recommends that the building permit fee of $109 be refunded,

     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 refund the above permit fee.

Source of funds:  B22555

 

 

SET JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER WORKSHOP & TOWN BOARD MEETING DATES

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 –412

     WHEREAS, Ramapo Town Board Resolution No. 2007-31, adopted at the Re-Organizational Meeting of January 10, 2007, established regular Town Board Meetings of the Town of Ramapo to be held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month (with the Town Board workshops held on the Monday preceding those meetings), and

    WHEREAS, the Ramapo Town Board would like to cancel the regularly scheduled Town Board meetings and workshop meetings for July 23, 2007, July 25, 2007, August 20, 2007, August 22, 2007, September 24, 2007 and September 26, 2007 and reschedule the Town Board meeting and workshop meeting for September 10, 2007 and September 12, 2007 as follows:

C A N C E L

 

T.B. Workshop           Monday          July 23, 2007              8:00 pm           Supervisor’s Office

T.B. Meeting              Wednesday     July 25, 2007              8:00 pm           Council Room

           

T.B. Workshop           Monday          August 20, 2007         8:00 pm           Supervisor’s Office

T.B. Meeting              Wednesday    August 22, 2007         8:00 pm            Council Room

T.B. Workshop           Monday          September 24, 2007    8:00 pm          Supervisor’s Office

T.B. Meeting              Wednesday     September 26, 2007    8:00 pm          Council Room

 

RESCHEDULE

 

T.B. Workshop           Monday          September 10, 2007   6:30 pm           Supervisor’s Office

T.B. Meeting              Monday          September 10, 2007   8:00 pm           Council Room

 

                                   

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the regularly scheduled Town Board meetings and workshop listed above are hereby cancelled or rescheduled as listed above.

 

 

APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE: G & A DAKIS CORPORATION D/B/A GIORGIO’S CAFÉ

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. 2007-413

WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, an applicant for a license to sell alcoholic beverages at retail, for on‑premises consumption, as well as any applicant for renewal of such a license, must notify the Town Clerk of the municipality wherein the premises are located, and

           WHEREAS, this notice is given in order that the municipality, if it so desires, may express an opinion for or against the granting of said license or renewal, to the ABC Board,

           NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo, that with respect to the application submitted by G & A Dakis Corporation, d/b/a Giorgio’s Cafe, Route 202 Mount Ivy, Pomona, New York for a license to sell alcoholic beverages at retail, for on premises consumption, the Ramapo Town Board does hereby express a favorable opinion.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

There was no new business discussed this evening.

 

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS

There were no comments this evening.

 

 

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT

Supervisor St. Lawrence reminded everyone that the Annual Fireworks Program is scheduled for this Sunday at 5:00 PM at Rockland Community College.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

The following resolution was moved and seconded by the entire Town Board , with Councilman Reiss absent:

                                                            Resolution No. 2007-414

     RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Regular Meeting  of the Ramapo Town Board held this evening, June 29, 2007 , be hereby adjourned in memory of Richard Menocker, a distinguished civil servant and civic leader from the Town of Ramapo, who passed away on June 25, 2007 after a long illness.  Richard served Rockland County as Clerk to the Legislature and the Town of Ramapo as Confidential Assistant to former Supervisor Barron and as Deputy Supervisor and Receiver of Taxes in the Administration of Supervisor St. Lawrence.  “Richie”, as he was lovingly referred to, was a devoted brother, husband, father and grandfather.  His outlook was always positive and he brought a sense of wellbeing and an infectious smile to all who he encountered.  He will be missed.

 

                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                Christian G. Sampson

                                                                                                Town Clerk