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.
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SCHEDULE A |
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Last Name |
First Name |
City |
St |
Zip |
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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.
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SCHEDULE A |
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Last Name |
First Name |
City |
St |
Zip |
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Burton |
Thomas |
Spring Valley |
NY |
10977 |
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Guccione |
Mary |
Suffern |
NY |
10901 |
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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