MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RAMAPO TOWN BOARD  HELD ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2007

 

The Town Board of the Town of Ramapo convened in Regular Session on Monday, September 10, 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

 

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

 

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilwoman Hunter and unanimously adopted by all board members:

 

                                                Resolution No. 2007-495

     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:

August 8, 2007 – Regular

 

 

APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE: RALPHIE’S DINER-DELI INC.

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

 

Resolution No. 2007-496

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 RALPHIE’S DINER-DELI, INC., 8 Remsen Avenue, Monsey, 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.

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: PRESERVATION LEAGUE OF N.Y.S.: GRANT FOR HARMONY HALL

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 –497

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo has received a Preserve New York Grant Program in the amount of $5,000 from the Preservation League of New York State to complete a Historic Structure Report for Harmony Hall, and

     WHEREAS, the Town must enter into an Agreement with the Preservation League of New York State in order to receive the above grant,

     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 Preservation League of NYS whereby the Town of Ramapo will receive $5,000 towards completion of a Historic Structure Report for Harmony Hall, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with the Preservation League of New York State in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: VILLAGE OF SPRING VALLEY: USE OF TOWN’S POLICE FIRING RANGE

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

 

Resolution No. 2007 –498

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2006-627, granted permission to the Village of Spring Valley to use the Town’s Police Firing Range at the former Town Landfill, and

     WHEREAS, the agreement with the Village of Spring Valley will expire on September 30, 2007,

     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 Spring Valley for use of the Police Firing Range from October 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said agreement is subject to the following terms:

1.                  Compliance with Police Department General Order Number 105

2.                  Name the Town as an additional insured

3.                  Hold the Town harmless with respect to the use of the Police Firing Range, and

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

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: CORNELL COOPERATIE EXTENSION: COMMUNITY WIDE EDUCATION – PHASE II STORMWATER REGULATIONS

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

 

Resolution No. 2007 – 499

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2006-682, entered into an agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Rockland County, 10 Patriot Hills Drive, Stony Point, New York 10980 to provide community-wide education with respect to Phase II Storm water Regulations for the period April 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007, and

     WHEREAS, Ted Dzurinko, Director of Public Works, has recommended that we renew the above agreement for an additional year at a fee of $6,800.00,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby accept the above proposal of Cornell Cooperative Extension to provide the above community-wide education service at a fee of $6,800.00 for the period April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008, and

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

Source of Funds: 8160B.3407S

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: GRANT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GRANDSTAND AND TEAM SUPPORT BUILDING: NEW YORK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 –500

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo has been awarded a New York Economic Development Program Grant from the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York in the amount of $250,000 towards the construction of a Grandstand and Team Support Building at the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Community, Health and Sports Center, and

     WHEREAS, the Town must enter into an agreement with the Dormitory Authority in order to receive the above grant,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby agrees to enter into a Grant Disbursement Agreement with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York with respect to a grant in the amount of $250,000 towards construction of a Grandstand and Team Support Building at the St. Lawrence Center, and

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

 

 

AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE ACTIONS TO RECOVER INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENTS FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

 

Resolution No. 2007 –501

     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 persons listed on the attached Schedule A.

 

 

SCHEDULE A

Last Name

First Name

City

St

Zip

Bryant Sr.

Donald

Spring Valley

NY

10977

Krol

 Jacque

Suffern

NY

10901

Leonard

 Kimberly

Spring Valley

NY

10977

Murphy

Keith

Nanuet

NY

10954

Ramirez

 Jose

Suffern

NY

10901

Sykes

 Jaquetta

West Haverstraw

NY

10993

 

 

AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007-461: USE OF TOWN LAND FOR HILLBURN FIRE DEPARTMENT TURKEY SHOOT

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 –502

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-461, permitted the Hillburn Fire Department to utilize 20 Torne Valley Road for a “turkey shoot” on October 28, 2007 and on November 4, 2007 from dawn to dusk, and

     WHEREAS, the Hillburn Fire Department, by letter dated August 31, 2007, has requested permission to utilize 20 Torne Valley Road on November 11, 2007 from dawn to dusk as a rain date,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Resolution No. 2007-461 is hereby amended to read as follows:

     “WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a request from the Hillburn Fire Department to utilize 20 Torne Valley Road, Town-owned property, for a “turkey shoot” on October 28, 2007 and November 4, 2007, and November 11, 2007 as a rain date, from dawn to dusk, and

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby grants permission to the Hillburn Fire Department to utilize 20 Torne Valley Road, Hillburn, New York for a “turkey shoot” on October 28, 2007 and November 4, 2007, and November 11, 2007 as a rain date,  from dawn to dusk, subject to the Town being named as an additional insured by the Hillburn Fire Department, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a written agreement with the Hillburn Fire Department in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.”

 

 

AUTHORIZATION TO REIMBURSE PAYMENT IOF TAXES: SUFFERN QUARRY

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

 

Resolution No. 2007 –503

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo, in December 2006, took title to the Suffern Quarry property as a donation from Tilcon New York, Inc., and

     WHEREAS, the title transfer occurred after completion of the 2007 tax roll, which resulted in Tilcon New York, Inc. paying Town taxes in the amount of $11,196.18,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Town Attorney’s Office is hereby authorized to refund $11,196.18 to Tilcon New York, Inc. for Town taxes paid on the Suffern Quarry property.

Source of Funds:  7197H14.344619

 

 

ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD WORK DAY/WEEK FOR APPOINTED TOWN OFFICIALS

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 –504

   WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to establish a standard work day and work week for all appointed Town officials,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the work day for all appointed officials shall be as follows:

 

1.                  Full-time appointed officials:  seven (7) hours per day, thirty-five (35) hours per week

2.                  Part-time appointed officials:  work day and work week as set by the Town Board in appointing resolution.

 

 

AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR JUSTICE COURT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 – 505

     WHEREAS, the State of New York has established the Justice Court Assistance Program, which will enable Towns and Villages to apply to the Chief Administrative Judge for grants of State funds to assist in the operation of their Justice Courts, and

     WHEREAS, the grant funds may be used for any purpose having as its end the enhancement of the Justice Court’s ability to provide suitable and sufficient services to their respective communities including, but not limited to, security equipment and other facility-related needs,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Supervisor Christopher P. St. Lawrence is hereby authorized to submit an application to the Justice Court Assistance Program in the amount of $30,000 for the above grant funds for security equipment.

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FOR PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY: HUDSON VALLEY MUNICIPAL PURCHASING GROUP

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

 

Resolution No. 2007 –506

     WHEREAS, the Hudson Valley Municipal Purchasing Group (HVMPG), of which the Town is a member, solicited proposals for the purchase of natural gas, and

     WHEREAS, HVMPG has recommended that the following proposal be accepted:

 

            Stuyvesant Energy LLC – supply of natural gas at a guaranteed discount of

            12.25% below Orange and Rockland’s monthly supply price,

and

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

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the above proposal of Stuyvesant Energy LLC, 642 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, New York 10455, for the supply of natural gas for the period of June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2008, and

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

Source of Funds:  Various Departments: 3420

 

 

RECLASSIFY SENIOR CLERK TYPIST TO RECORDS CLERK - PERSONNEL

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

 

Resolution No. 2007-507

     WHEREAS, the Administrative Assistant has recommended the re-classification of Sr.    Clerk-Typist (LFT) currently held by Sharon Hendler to Records Clerk (Personnel LFT)  at the Town of Ramapo Personnel Department, and

     WHEREAS, the Rockland County Personnel Office has classified the position of Records Clerk (Personnel LFT),

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board authorizes the establishment of the position of Records Clerk (Personnel LFT).

Source of Funds: Operating Budget 1430A.3100

 

 

APPOINT PROVISIONAL RECORDS CLERK – PERSONNEL

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

 

Resolution No. 2007-508

     WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Records Clerk (Personnel LFT) at the Town of Ramapo Personnel Department

     WHEREAS, the Director of Personnel has made the following recommendation,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appoint Sharon Hendler of Suffern, New York, Provisional Records Clerk (Personnel LFT), effective September 17, 2007 at the annual salary of $35,483.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: 1430A:3100 OPERATING BUDGET

 

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR CLERK TYPIST’S UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE – JUSTICE COURT

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

 

Resolution No. 2007-509

     WHEREAS, Liebe Lampert of Monsey, New York has requested a leave of absence from her position of Clerk Typist, with no pay, for ten days, within the period of September 13, 2007 to October 5, 2007.

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the leave of absence, as requested by Liebe Lampert, be hereby approved.

 

ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF CROSSING GUARD (RELIEF) – POLICE

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

 

Resolution No. 2007-510

     WHEREAS, Clarence Powell of Hillburn, New York has resigned from his position of Crossing Guard (Relief), effective immediately.

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the resignation, as submitted by Clarence Powell, be hereby accepted.

 

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST (LFT) UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE – BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

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

 

Resolution No. 2007-511

     WHEREAS, Gitel Lefkowitz of Spring Valley, New York has requested a leave of absence from her position of Sr. Account Clerk Typist (LFT), with no pay, for up to ten  days, within the period of September 13, 2007 to October 5, 2007.

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the leave of absence, as requested by Gitel Lefkowitz, be hereby approved.

 

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR ONE POLICE OFFICER TO ATTEND BASIC SNIPER SCHOOL AT FORT DIX, NJ – OCTOBER 24TH – NOVEMBER 2ND

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

 

Resolution No.  2007 -512

     WHEREAS,  Police Chief Peter Brower, has requested authorization for PO Robert Basset to attend the Basic Sniper School to be given by the FBI Academy at Fort Dix, NJ from October 24th – November 2, 2007 (eight days), and

   WHEREAS, expenses will include food, tolls and gas totaling approximately $620 and a department car as the lodging will be paid by the REACT team

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that permission be hereby granted for  PO Robert Basset  to have overnight accommodations with total costs not to exceed $620.00, and

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

Source of Funds: 3120AB.34011

 

 

 

 

APPOINT POLICE LIEUTENANT: MARK EMMA

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

 

Resolution No. 2007 –513

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

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

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appointed Mark Emma, of Thiells, New York,  Contingent Permanent Police Lieutenant from Civil Service List No. 03151C, effective September 11, 2007, at an annual salary of $125,848.

Source of Funds: Operating Budget 3120AB:3100

 

 

APPOINT POLICE LIEUTENANT: MICHAEL DE MEO

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 –514

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

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

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appointed Michael DeMeo, of Walden, New York, Permanent Police Lieutenant from Civil Service List No. 03151C, effective September 11, 2007, at an annual salary of $125,848.

Source of Funds: Operating Budget 3120AB:3100

 

 

AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND 2007 BUDGET: RECEIPT OF CRIME FORFEITURE FUNDS FROM COUNTY OF ROCKLAND

the following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

 

Resolution No. 2007 - 515
     WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of $244.30 in crime forfeiture funds from Rockland County, 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.22626 (RC Crime Forfeiture Funds) by $244.30

Increase Appropriations 3120AB.3406 (Drug Forfeiture Expenditures) by $244.30

 

to reflect receipt of said funds.

 

 

AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND 2007 BUDGET: RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM JOINT TERRORISM TASK FORCE

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 –516

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo is in receipt of $2,323.01 from the Joint Terrorism Task Force, 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 Ilan Schoenberger, the Director of Finance, is hereby authorized to amend the 2007 Town Budget as follows:

 

            Increase Revenues:  AB.24390 (Cops Federal Grants) by $2,323.01

            Increase Appropriations:  3120AB.3101 (Police Overtime) by $2,323.01

 

to reflect receipt of the above funds for June and July of 2007.

 

 

PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

 

Resolution No. 2007 – 517

     WHEREAS, the Office of the Town Clerk wishes to purchase a shredder and electronic seal for use by the department, and

     WHEREAS, the budget for the Town Clerk does not contain sufficient funds for the above purchase,

     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:

 

Transfer $1,500 from Account 1410A.3104 (Seasonal Salaries) and $956.40 from Account 1410A.3417 (Records Management) to Account 1410A.3220 (Office Equipment)

 

to fund the above purchase.

 

 

AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND 2007BUDGET: ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CATCH BASIN REPAIRS: HIGH DEPARTMENT

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

 

Resolution No. 2007 –518

     WHEREAS, the Highway Department has requested a transfer of funds within its department budget for catch basin repairs,

     WHEREAS, the budget for the Highway Department does not contain sufficient funds for the catch basin repairs,

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

 

            Transfer $10,000 from Account 5110DB.3100 (Highway Outside Villages-Salaries) to

            Account 5110DB.3472 (Highway Town Outside Villages-Masonry Supplies)

 

to fund the catch basin repairs.

 

 

AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND 2007 BUDGET: RECEIPT OF DONATION FROM AMERICAN RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES FOR DARE PROGRAM

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 –519

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo received a donation from American Recycling Technologies, Inc. towards the Town’s DARE program,

     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 Ilan Schoenberger, the Director of Finance, is hereby authorized to amend the 2007 Town Budget as follows:

            Increase Revenues AB.227053 (DARE donations) by $700.00 and

            Increase Appropriations 3140AB.3414 (DARE supplies) by $700.00

 

to reflect receipt of the above donation for the second quarter of 2007.

 

 

AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND 2007 BUDGET: RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM ROCKLAND COUNTY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE

the following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

 

Resolution No. 2007 –520

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo is in receipt of $17,500 from the Rockland County Narcotics Task Force, 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 Ilan Schoenberger, the Director of Finance, is hereby authorized to amend the 2007 Town Budget as follows:

 

            Increase Revenues:  AB.227706 (RC Narc and Intel Task Force) by $17,500 and

            Increase Appropriations:  3120AB.3100 (Police Salaries) by $17,500

 

to reflect receipt of the above funds for the second quarter of 2007.

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR ACTUARIAL SERVICES FOR MEDICARE PART D REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM: U.S.I. CONSULTING GROUP

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 –521

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo is eligible for the employer subsidy program provided under the Medicare Part D provisions of the Medicare Modernization Act if the prescription drug benefits provided in the Town’s retiree health plan are actuarially equivalent to the value of the standard Medicare Part D drug benefits, and

     WHEREAS, the Town, in order to be eligible for the above employer subsidy, must provide an actuarial equivalent analysis for the 2008 plan year, and

     WHEREAS, the Finance Dept is in receipt of a proposal from USI Consulting Group, 95 Glastonbury Road, Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033, to provide the above actuarial equivalent analysis for the 2008 in the amount of $1500, and

     WHREEAS, the Finance Department has reviewed the above proposal and recommends its acceptance,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Town Board hereby accepts the proposal of USI Consulting Group to provide an actuarial equivalent analysis in the amount of $1500, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with USI Consulting Group to provide an actuarial equivalent analysis in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

Source of Funds:  1320A.3400 (Audit Contractual)

 

 

APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER: WIRELESS IRRIGATION CONTROL SYSTEM UPGRADE

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

 

Resolution No. 2007 –522

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-367, entered into an agreement with George E. Ley Company, of 130 Devereux Road, Glenmore, Pennsylvania 19343, for the furnishing, installation and programming of a Wireless Irrigation Control System Upgrade at the Spook Rock Golf Course in the amount of $1,428,664, and

     WHEREAS, Dan Covert, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation, has recommended that the following Change Order be approved:

 

            Change Order No. 1                            Installation of fresh water reed

                                                                        to comfort stations                                $2,400

 

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Change Order No. 1 is hereby approved and the contract amended for the Wireless Irrigation Control System Upgrade at the Spook Rock Golf Course is hereby increased from $1,428,664 to $1,431,064.

Source of Funds:  Capital 7197H14.344609

 

 

APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER: CONSTRUCTION OF COMFORT STATION – ORCHARD HILLS PARK

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 –523

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2006-642, accepted the proposal of Turco Golf, Inc., of 2112 Orange Avenue, Suffern, New York, for construction of a Comfort Station at Orchard Hills Park in the amount of $190,350, and

     WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca, Director of Parks and Recreation, and John Longo, of Ward Associates, the Project Architect, have recommended that the following Change Order be approved:

 

            Change Order No. 1                Install water line from Pilgrim Lane

                                                            To comfort station                                            $15,632.15

 

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby approves Change Order No. 1 as set forth above, and the contract amount for the construction of the comfort station at Orchard Hills Park is hereby increased from $190,350 to $205,982.15.

Source of Funds:  Capital 8997H29.34460 Community Development

 

 

APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER: CONCRETE FOUNDATION FOR DPW BUILDING

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

 

Resolution No. 2006 –524

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2006-73, entered into an agreement with Bellavista Construction Corp., of 47 Westchester View Lane, White Plains, New York 10607, for construction of a concrete foundation for the Department of Public Works Building at a fee of $126,900, and

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2006-666, approved Change Order No. 1 to the above agreement and increased the contract amount to $141,080.50, and

     WHEREAS, Ted Dzurinko, Director of the Department of Public Works, has recommended the following Change Order be approved:

Change Order No. 2                          Install bluestone treads on main entrance steps;

                                                            Install Ponderosa Cliffstone veneer on street

                                                            side concrete foundation walls, steps and                                                                                   cheekwalls;

                                                            Install 165 l.f. concrete curb @$22.00/lf;

                                                            Install 730 s.f. handicap access ramp     @$6.50/lf; and

                                                            Install 15 l.f. retaining wall along high end

                                                            of ramp (8” x 6’ x 15’)                         $36,655.00

 

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Change Order No. 2 as listed above is hereby approved and the above contract for construction of a concrete foundation for the DPW Building is increased from  $141,080.50 to $177,745.50.

Source of Funds:  Capital 5197H34.344602

 

 

APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER: CONSTRUCTION OF COMFORT STATION – ORCHARD HILLS PARK

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

 

Resolution No. 2007 –525

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2006-775, entered into an agreement with LeClair Communications, Inc., 14 Atwood Lane, Newburgh, New York 12550, for the cable component of the construction of the new Public Works Office Building in the amount of $18,500, and

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-199, approved Change Order No. 1 and increased the contract amount to $20,255, and

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

 

Change Order No. 2                Install six (6) fiber optic cable between

                                                Central Garage and Highway                           

 

                                                Install Cat 6 wiring drops to the Sewer

                                                Department and Central Garage Parts Room                  $4250.00

 

     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 price for the cable component of the construction of the new Public Works Office Building is hereby increased from $20,255 to $24,780.

Source of funds:  Capital 5197H34.344602

 

 

RE-APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW MEMBER

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 - 526

     Resolved by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the following person be hereby re-appointed to serve as a member of the Town of Ramapo Board of Assessment Review for a five (5) year term, said term expiring September 30, 2012:

 

Martha Patrick

Spring Valley, NY 10977

 

 

SET DATES FOR OCTOBER TOWN BOARD MEETINGS

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

 

Resolution No. 2007-527

     WHEREAS, Ramapo Town Board Resolution No.2007-31, adopted at the re-organization 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 change the date and starting time of the first October Town Board Workshop from Monday, October 8th to Wednesday, October 10th at 6:30 PM , and

     WHEREAS, the Ramapo Town Board would also like to cancel the second Town Board Workshop and Meeting for the month of October

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the date and starting time of the first Town Board Workshop in October be changed from Monday, October 8th  to Wednesday, October 10th, 2007 at 6:30 PM to be  immediately followed by the Regular Town Board Meeting at 8, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the second Town Board workshop and meeting for the month of October, 2007 be hereby cancelled.

 

 

APPROVAL OF FIRE HYDRANTS: PROSPERITY DRIVE – WESLEY HILLS

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

 

Resolution No. 2007 - 528

     WHEREAS, Tom Buckley, the Fire Inspector of the Town of Ramapo, is in receipt of a proposal from United Water New York for the installation of one (1) hydrant in the Village of Wesley Hills, Town of Ramapo, New York  as listed below:

           

Hydrant # X11162 – north side of Prosperity drive approx. 700’ east of Route 202 between house #3 and #5

 

     WHEREAS, Tom Buckley, Ramapo Fire Inspector and Chris Kear, Wesley Hills Fire                       Inspector,  recommend that said proposal be accepted,

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

 

 

APPROVAL OF FIRE HYDRANTS: POLO COURT & AIRMONT ROAD – UNINCORPORATED RAMAPO

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

 

Resolution No. 2007 - 529

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

           

Hydrant # X11165 – south side of Airmont Rd approx. 20’ east of  Polo Ct.

Hydrant #X11166  – south side of Airmont Rd approx. 490’ east of Polo Ct.

 

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

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

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

AUTHORIZE EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY ACTION                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 PROGRAM OF ROCKLAND (CAPROC)

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 –530

     WHEREAS, the Community Action Program of Rockland, Inc. (CAPROC), 176 North Main Street, Spring Valley, New York, a community organization, which provides community services to low income families, has requested emergency funding from the Town to assist CAPROC in providing various community services to low income families in Rockland,

     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 Community Action Program of Rockland, Inc. to provide the organization with $1,500 to assist the organization in providing community services to low income families in Ramapo, and

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

Source of Funds:  6130A.34493 (Community Action Programs – Other)

 

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR JOYCE FRIED TO ATTEND DIVERSIFIED GOLFERS SEMINAR

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 –531

     WHEREAS, Joyce Fried has an agreement with the Town of Ramapo to serve as a Golf Professional at the Spook Rock Golf Course, and

     WHEREAS, Joyce Fried will be attending a Diversified Golfers Seminar in which she will be receiving training regarding increasing participation in golf by senior citizens, minorities and youth,

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby agrees to provide $850 to Joyce Fried, a Town Golf Professional,  towards the cost of attendance at the Diversified Golfers Seminar.

Source of Funds:  7250.3468 (Schools, Seminars and Training)

 

 

AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND AGREEMENT WITH LEE DERARIO TO ASSIST BUILDING DEPARTMENT

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 –532

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

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-264, extended the above agreement to July 31, 2007, and

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-333, amended the above agreement by increasing the number of permissible hours from twenty to thirty hours per week at a fee of $100 per hour,

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-427, extended the above agreement to August 31, 2007

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby extends the agreement with Lee Derario to assist the Building Department in its review of building plans for the period September 1, 2007 through       October 31, 2007 for up to thirty hours per week at $100 per hour, and

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

Source of Funds:  3620B.3452

 

 

TRANSFER OF FUNDS: PURCHASE OF GAZEBO – STONEGATE PARK

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

 

Resolution No. 2007 –533

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2006-807, named a gazebo to be constructed at the Town’s “Stonegate Property” in memory of Bernard Weiner, a long time educator and community activist, and

     WHEREAS, the Town will be purchasing a gazebo for $8,000, and

     WHEREAS, there are no funds specifically allocated for the purchase of the gazebo,

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

 

            Transfer $8,000 from 7197H18.39909 (Neigh. Parks & Recreation) to

            H14.25031 (Improve & Embell of Parks)

 

to make the above purchase, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above purchase is to be charged to 7197H14.34460 (New Construction).

 

 

UPGRADE OF VARIOUS STREET LIGHTS

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 –534

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo wishes to upgrade street lights on the following streets to sodium vapor technology:

 

                                                Harmony Road near #26

                                                Maple Terrace near #14

                                                Regina Road near #63

                                                Decatur Road near #36

and

     WHEREAS, Orange & Rockland requires a resolution requesting said