MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RAMAPO TOWN BOARD HELD ON NOVEMBER 14, 2007

 

The Town Board of the Town of Ramapo convened in Regular Session on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 in the Edwin Wallace Auditorium at 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 Edward Friedman led the assembled group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

APPOINT COUNCILMAN FOR UNEXPIRED TERM OF HARRY REISS: ITAMAR YEGER

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

 

Resolution No. 2007-585

     WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Town of Ramapo Councilman due to the untimely death of Harry Reiss, and

     WHEREAS, at the recent election held on November 6, 2007, Itamar Yeger received the majority of votes cast by Town electors for the unexpired term of former Councilman Harry Reiss,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby appoints Itamar Yeger of New Hempstead, New York to fill the unexpired term of Town Councilman Harry Reiss, effective November 14, 2007.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING: LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING THE GRANTING OF REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR COLD WAR VETERANS

Scheduled for this evening at 8:00 pm was a public hearing to solicit comment regarding the proposed local law above.  No one wished to address the Town Board this evening.

 

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 -586

    Resolved by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Public Hearing held this evening, November 14, 2007 for the purpose of receiving public comments on the PROPOSED  LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING THE GRANTING OF REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR COLD WAR VETERANS, be hereby closed at  9:37 pm .

 

 

ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 2007

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Yeger and was adopted on a roll call vote of 5-0:

 

Resolution No. 2007-587

            RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the proposed amendment to the local law authorizing the granting of real property tax exemptions for Cold War Veterans and which was the subject of a public hearing on November 14, 2007 be hereby adopted, as amended, and  shall be known as  Local Law No.  3 of  2007.

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

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

 

                                                Resolution No. 2007-588

     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:

October 10, 2007 – Regular

 

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

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

 

                                                Resolution No. 2007-589

     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:

October 26, 2007  -  Special

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: INSTALLATION OF FENCING AT BESEN PARK: CRESTWOOD FENCE CO.

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 –590

     WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department has solicited proposals for the installation of fencing at Besen Park, and

      WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca, Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, recommends that the proposal of Crestwood Fence Co., Inc., P.O. Box 9239, Bardonia, New York 10954, dated October 23, 2007, in the amount of $15,060 be accepted,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the proposal of Crestwood Fence Co., Inc. to install fencing at Besen Park at a fee of $15,060, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor be hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Crestwood Fence Co., Inc., and

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

 

            Transfer $15,060 from 7197H18.39909 (Neighborhood Parks and Recreation) to

            7197H14.25301 (Improvement and Embellishment of Parks)

 

to cover the cost of the above fencing, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the source of funds for the above fencing is 7197H14.34460.

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: PAVING SERVICES: ROCKLAND COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 –591

     WHEREAS, the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority requested the Town of Ramapo Highway Department provide paving and guide rail installation services at the Authority’s facility in Hillburn, and

     WHEREAS, the cost of the above services performed by the Highway Department was $32,539.13, and

     WHEREAS, an agreement is required to be entered into with the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority with respect to the above services,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby enters into an agreement with the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority for the provision of driveway widening, paving and guide rail installation to the Authority at a fee of $32,539.13, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a letter agreement with the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR USE OF COMMUTER LOT: JERRAHI MOSQUE

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 – 592

     WHEREAS, the Jerrahi Mosque, located at 844 Chestnut Ridge, Road, Chestnut Ridge, New York, by a letter dated July 25, 2007, has required permission to use the Park and Ride lot located at 92 Chestnut Ridge Road by congregants on Fridays between the hours of 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby grants to the Jerrahi Mosque permission for its congregants to utilize the Park and Ride lot at 92 Chestnut Ridge Road, Chestnut Ridge, New York for a one-year term commencing December 1, 2007 and terminating on November 30, 2008, subject to the following:

    

1.                  Congregants must have a Town parking sticker affixed to the window

2.                  The Mosque shall name the Town as an additional insured and hold the Town harmless with respect to use of the lot

3.                  The Town shall have the right to terminate if sufficient parking spaces are not available to commuters, and

 

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

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: SCANNING SERVICES FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT: EDGEWOOD SOLUTIONS

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 –593

     WHEREAS, the Town Building Department will soon be commencing a project involving the scanning of Building Permit applications, and

     WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a proposal from Edgewood Solutions Inc., P.O. Box 592, Nanuet, New York 10954, dated October 16, 2007, to assist the Building Department with the scanning of Building Permit applications at a fee of $23.00 per hour, not to exceed 25 hours per week,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the proposal of Edgewood Solutions Inc. to assist the Building Department in the scanning of Building Permit applications at a fee of $23.00 per hour, not to exceed 25 hours per week, commencing November 15, 2007 and terminating December 31, 2007, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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:  3620B.3452 (Building and Zoning Safety Inspection.Consultant)

 

 

 

 

           

AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007-325: SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM OF MOSHE & MINDY EISENBERG

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 –594

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-325, settled the claim of Moshe and Mindy Eisenberg, of 47 Ashel Lane, Monsey, New York 10952, for a sewer backup in the amount of $4,597.41, which included $3,300 for the cost of a check valve, and

     WHEREAS, the cost of the check valve should be paid to the owner of 47 Ashel Lane, Charlotte Heller, instead of the Eisenbergs, who were tenants,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Resolution 2007-325 be hereby amended to read as follows:

     “WHEREAS, Moshe and Mindy Eisenberg, tenants at 47 Ashel Lane, Monsey, New York 10952, filed a Notice of Claim dated April 25, 2006 against the Town of Ramapo for damages to their home as a result of a sewer backup, and

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office has reviewed the claim and recommends that it be settled for the amount of $1,297.41, and

     WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that a check valve in the amount of $3,300 be installed by the owner Charlotte Heller,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby settles the claim of Moshe and Mindy Eisenberg in the amount of $1,297.41, said settlement to be charged to account 1931, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said settlement is conditioned upon receipt of a General Release executed by Moshe and Mindy Eisenberg, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost of the check valve be paid to Charlotte Heller upon proof that check valve was installed.”

    

APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER: MASER CONSULTING – CLOSURE OF INJECTION WELLS AT SPOOK ROCK GOLF COURSE

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Yeger and unanimously adopted by all board members:

 

Resolution No.  2007 – 595

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-62, approved an agreement with Maser Consulting, P.A., Perryville III Corporate Park, 53 Frontage Road, Suite 210, P.O. Box 4017, Clinton, New Jersey 08809, to oversee the closure of the injection wells at the Spook Rock Golf Course at a fee of $6,750.00, and

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

            Change Order No. 1                Oversee closure of

                                                            fourth injection well                               $3,000

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby approves Change Order No. 1 to the agreement with Maser Consulting, P.A. to oversee the closure of the injection wells at the Spook Rock Golf Course and the contract price is hereby increased from $6,750.00 to $9,750.00, and

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

 

            Transfer $3,000 from H18.39909 (Neigh Parks and Recreation) to

            7197H14.34460 (Recreation – new construction)

to fund the above Change Order.

                       

 

SETTLEMENT OF CERTIORARI ACTION: CONGREGATION AND YESHIVA ZICHRON YESHAIA

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

 

 

 

Resolution No. 2007 – 596

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

 

CONGREGATION AND YESHIVA ZICHRON YESHAIA

                                                                        Original                       Corrected

Tax Year                     Section/Lot                 Assessment                Assessment

2006/07                       56.8-2-77                    $67,200                       $67,200*                    

 

     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.

*  Property shall be 100% exempt

 

 

INSTALLATION OF NO PARKING SIGNS: DANVILLE ROAD

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 – 597

     WHEREAS, the Police Department has requested that “No Parking Here to Corner” signs be installed on Danville Road near the intersection of North Pascack Road,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby authorizes the installation of “No Parking Here to Corner” signs on both sides of Danville Road as follows:  on the north side of Danville Road from the intersection with North Pascack Road to a point 100 feet away and on the south side of Danville Road from the intersection with North Pascack Road to the start of the property line on number 10 Danville Road.

 

 

INSTALLATION OF NO PARKING SIGNS: BARTLETT ROAD AND ANJOU LANE

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 –598

     WHEREAS, the Police Department is in receipt of a request for the installation of “No Parking Here to Corner” signs at the intersection of Bartlett Road and Anjou Lane, and

     WHEREAS, the Police Department has reviewed the request and recommends installation of the above signs at the intersection of Bartlett Road and Anjou Lane,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby authorizes Anthony Sharan, the Superintendent of Highways, to install four “No Parking Here to Corner” signs at the intersection of Bartlett Road and Anjou Lane, said signs to be located on both sides of Anjou Lane, two at the intersection and two seventy-five feet from the intersection.

 

 

AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007-469: RAMAPO HAITIAN TASK FORCE

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 –599

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-469, approved a grant in the amount of $5,000 to the Ramapo Haitian Task Force for the provision of cultural and community service programs, and

     WHEREAS, said Resolution contained an incorrect budget account number from which the grant funds were to be charged,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Resolution No. 2007-469 is hereby amended to read as follows:

     “WHEREAS, the Ramapo Haitian Task Force, in 2007, conducted various cultural and community service projects, and

     WHEREAS, the Ramapo Haitian Task Force has requested a grant in the amount of $5,000 to help cover the expenses of these projects,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Town hereby agrees to provide a grant in the amount of $5,000 to the Ramapo Haitian Task Force to assist the Task Force with respect to the above additional cultural and community service programs, and

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

Source of Funds: 6310A.34493 (Community Action Programs – Others)

 

 

AUTHORIZATION OF APPLICATION TO BE DESIGNATED A PRESERVE AMERICA COMMUNITY

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Yeger and unanimously adopted by all board members:

 

Resolution No. 2007 – 600

     WHEREAS, Preserve America is a White House initiative developed in cooperation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the U.S. Department of Commerce; and

     WHEREAS, the goals of this initiative include a greater shared knowledge about our Nation’s past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the country’s irreplaceable cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of communities; and

      WHEREAS, this initiative is compatible with our community’s interests and goals related to historic preservation; and

      WHEREAS, designation as a Preserve America Community will improve our community’s ability to protect and promote its historical resources;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Town Board will apply for the designation of Suffern, New York as a Preserve America Community; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board will protect and celebrate our heritage, use our historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, and encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs.

 

 

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 all board members:

 

Resolution No. 2007 –601

     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 their 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

Casseus

Jean Richard

Pine Bush

NY

12566

CHRUBIN

MARIE

SPRING VALLEY

NY

10977

Gabriel

Drelin

Spring Valley

NY

10977

GERMAIN

GAILLETANE

SPRING VALLEY

NY

10977

Killick

Joseph

Spring Valley

NY

10977

RAMBIN

JOSEPH

SUFFERN

NY

10901

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SET PUBLLIC HEARING DATE: LATE FILING OF SENIOR CITIZEN TAX EXEMPTIONS

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 -  602

       RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that a Public Hearing be hereby held on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 8:00 pm at Ramapo Town Hall, 237 Route 59, Suffern, NY for the purpose of soliciting public comment on A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING THE TOWN TO ACCEPT LATE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR A SENIOR CITIZEN TAX EXEMPTION in the Town of Ramapo.

 

 

EXTENSION OF AGREMENT: BUILDING PLANS REVIEWER

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

 

Resolution No. 2007 –603

     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, and

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 20097-532, extended the above agreement to October 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 November 1, 2007 through November 14, 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

 

 

APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER: PLUMBING COMPONENT OF NEW DPW BUILDING – PEARL RIVER PLUMBING & HEATING D/B/A BERTUSSI’S

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

 

 

 

Resolution No. 2007 –604

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2006 – 773, approved an agreement with Pearl River Plumbing & Heating d/b/a Bertussi’s, 60-70 Dexter Plaza, Pearl River, New York 10965, for the plumbing component of the construction of the new Public Works Office Building in the amount of $110,480.00, and

     WHEREAS, Ted Dzurinko, Director of the Department of Public Works, has recommended that the following Change Order No. 1 be approved:

 

                                                Change Order No. 1

 

            a)         Furnish & Install 150 ft. of SDR-11 gas piping, complete                       $ 7,800.00

                        with 2 risers & trace wire.  Provide fittings for connections.

                        Bed pipe with sand.                                                                             

 

            b)         Furnish & Install 2 tamper switches for the sprinkler system.      $    770.92

 

            c)         Change 2 piece Kohler toilets to a one-piece floor mounted                   $    950.00

                        toilet with Sloan 8111 electronic flush valve.  Provide upsized

                        1” cold water supply.   

   

            d)         Furnish & Install 3 additional hose bibs.  Connect to water                    $ 1,116.06

                        supply & insulate.

 

            e)         Furnish & Install Bradford-White M-120U6SS electric             $ 1,948.01

                        water heater with drain pan.

 

            f)          Furnish & Install drain for reduced pressure back flow valve.     $ 1,587.63

                        Pipe drain to exterior of building.  Core drill wall and

                        Provide drain outlet.

 

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby approves Change Order No.1 to the agreement with Pearl River Plumbing & Heating d/b/a Bertussi’s, with respect to the plumbing component of the construction of the new Public Works Office Building and the contract price is hereby increased from $110,480.00 to $124,656.62

 

                       

ACCEPTANCE OF BID: CONSTRUCTION OF THREE BOCCE COURTS

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

 

Resolution No. 2007-605

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for the Construction of Three Bocce Courts in the Town of Ramapo, and

     WHEREAS, bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on October 16, 2007, in accordance with the provisions of the law, and

     WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, recommends the acceptance of the bid submitted by DeRosa Tennis Contractors, Inc., as DeRosa Tennis Contractors, Inc. has submitted evidence of experience in the installation of similar surface courts and has a record of timely completing contracts with the Town of Ramapo Department of Parks and Recreation, while the other bidder, Turco Golf, Inc., at the same price, has failed to submit proof of similar court installation experience despite receiving a request for such information, and has not timely completed work for the Town of Ramapo Department of Parks and Recreation in the past, 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 DeRosa Tennis Contractors, Inc. of 438 Center Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 for:

 

            Price Bid for each Court:                                  $18,000.00

            Total Price Bid for Three Bocce Courts:            $54,000.00

be hereby approved and accepted, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Ramapo Town Clerk be hereby authorized to return all bid bonds and/or bid checks to the respective bidders, except the bid deposit of the successful bidder, which shall be returned upon the execution of a contract with the Town, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Supervisor be hereby authorized to sign an agreement with DeRosa Tennis Contractors, Inc., in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office, and

   BE IT FURTHER 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 $54,000.00 from 7197H18.39909 (Neighborhood Parks and Recreation)

            to H14.25031 (transfer in) to fund the above purchase.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: CAPITAL 7197H14.34460

 

ACCEPTANCE OF BID: DRY CLEANING AND LAUNDERING OF POLICE UNIFORMS

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

 

Resolution No. 2007-606

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for Dry Cleaning and Laundering of Police Uniforms, and

     WHEREAS,  bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on October 9, 2007, in accordance with the provisions of the law, and

     WHEREAS, Police Chief, Peter Brower, recommends the acceptance of the bid submitted by Nu-Trend Cleaners, Inc., and

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

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by Nu-Trend Cleaners, Inc. of 60 Route 59, Monsey, NY 10952 for:

 

            Launder Regulation Shirt, Short Sleeve  @$.70 each

            Launder Regulation Shirt, Long Sleeve  @$.70 each

            Launder Dress Shirt, Short Sleeve                     @$.70 each

            Launder Dress Shirt, Long Sleeve                     @$.70 each

            Dry Clean Pair of Trousers                               @$1.50 each

            Dry Clean Regulation Shirt, Short Sleeve           @$1.50 each

            Dry Clean Regulation Shirt, Long Sleeve           @$1.50 each

            Dry Clean Regulation Uniform Hat                    @$1.00 each

            Dry Clean Summer Jacket                                @$2.50 each

            Dry Clean Sport Coat                                       @$3.50 each

            Dry Clean Suit                                                  @$4.00 each

            Dry Clean Overcoat (Raincoat)             @$5.25 each

            Dry Clean Tie                                                   @$1.00 each

            Dry Clean Bulletproof Vest Carrier                   @$1.50 each

            Dry Clean Sweater                                           @$1.50 each

            Dry Clean Car Jacket                                       @$3.50 each

            Dry Clean Blouse (Dress Jacket)                      @$4.50 each

 

be hereby approved and accepted, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign a letter agreement with Nu-Trend Cleaners, Inc., in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING 3120AB.3413

 

 

 

 

                                                                                               

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF BID: REPLACE HVAC SYSTEM IN PORTION SOF POLICE DEPARTMENT – ELECTRICAL

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

 

Resolution No. 2007-607

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for the Replacement of HVAC System in Portions of the Police Department, and

     WHEREAS, bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on November 1, 2007, in accordance with the provisions of the law, and

     WHEREAS, Richard A. LaGarde, Director of Buildings and Grounds, recommends the acceptance of the bid submitted by Fanshawe, Inc. d/b/a Rockland Electric for the Electrical Portion of the Bid, 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 Fanshawe, Inc. d/b/a Rockland Electric of 58 East Route 59, 2nd Floor, Nanuet, NY 10954 for:

                                                            $11,700.00

be hereby approved and accepted, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that  the Ramapo Town Clerk is hereby authorized to return all bid bonds and/or bid checks to the respective bidders, except the bid deposit of the successful bidder, which shall be returned upon the execution of a contract with the Town, 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 Fanshawe, Inc. d/b/a Rockland Electric, in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: CAPITAL 5197H40.344603

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF BID: REPLACE HVAC SYSTEM IN PORTIONS OF POLICE DEPARTMENT – MECHANICAL

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

 

Resolution No. 2007-608

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for  the Replacement of HVAC System in Portions of the Police Department, and

     WHEREAS, bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on November 1, 2007, in accordance with the provisions of the law, and

     WHEREAS, Richard A. LaGarde, Director of Buildings and Grounds, recommends the acceptance of the bid submitted by T.M. Brennan Contractors, Inc. for the Mechanical Portion of the Bid, 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 T.M. Brennan Contractors, Inc. of 3505 Route 94, Hamburg, NJ 07419 for:

                                                            $98,000.00

be hereby approved and accepted, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Ramapo Town Clerk is hereby authorized to return all bid bonds and/or bid checks to the respective bidders, except the bid deposit of the successful bidder, which shall be returned upon the execution of a contract with the Town, 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 T.M. Brennan Contractors, Inc., in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: CAPITAL 5197H40.344603

 

 

 

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF BID: REPLACEMENT HVAC SYSTEM IN PORTIONS OF POLICE DEPARTMENT – PLUMBING

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

 

Resolution No. 2007-609

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for the Replacement of HVAC System in Portions of the Police Department, and

     WHEREAS, bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on November 1, 2007, in accordance with the provisions of the law, and

     WHEREAS, Richard A. LaGarde, Director of Buildings and Grounds, recommends the acceptance of the bid submitted by JAC Mechanical Services, Inc. for the Plumbing Portion of the Bid, 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 JAC Mechanical Services, Inc. of 3505 State Route 94, P. O. Box 403, Hamburg, NJ 07419 for:

                                                            $6,000.00

be hereby approved and accepted, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Ramapo Town Clerk is hereby authorized to return all bid bonds and/or bid checks to the respective bidders, except the bid deposit of the successful bidder, which shall be returned upon the execution of a contract with the Town, 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 JAC Mechanical Services, Inc., in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: CAPITAL 5197H40.344603

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF BID: ROOF REPAIRS OF THE TOWN OF RAMAPO CENTRAL GARAGE BUILT-UP ROOF

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

 

Resolution No. 2007-610

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for Roof Repairs of the Town of Ramapo Central Garage Built-Up Roof, and

     WHEREAS, bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on October 30, 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 bid submitted by East Rutherford Roofing Co., Inc., and

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

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by East Rutherford Roofing Co., Inc. of 264 Lackawanna Avenue, West Paterson, NJ 07424 for:

 

            13,000 S.F.      EverGuard Thermoplastic         Unit Price:  $6.41/sq. ft.

                                    Single-Ply Roofing System        Total Price: $83,300.00

 

            500 S.F.           Removal & Replacement          Unit Price:  $5.85/sq. ft.

                                    of ½” Plywood Sub-                 Total Price: $2,925.00

                                    Roofing

 

            300 S.F.           Removal of Wood                    Unit Price:  $8.40/sq. ft.

                                    Planking & Replacement           Total Price: $2,520.00

                                    with ¾” Exterior Grade

                                    CDX Plywood

 

            125 L.F.           Removal & Replacement          Unit Price:  $8.50/l.f.

                                    of 6” Commercial                     Total Price: $1,062.00

                                    Aluminum Gutter & Leaders

            1 Lump Sum     Installation of New                    Unit Price:  $175.00 each

                                    Chimneys and Exhaust  Total Price: $175.00 each

                                    Fan Curbs

 

be hereby approved and accepted, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Ramapo Town Clerk be hereby authorized to return all bid bonds and/or bid checks to the respective bidders, except the bid deposit of the successful bidder, which shall be returned upon the execution of a contract with the Town, 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 East Rutherford Roofing Co., Inc., in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: CAPITAL 5197H40.344604

 

 

DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS

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

 

Resolution No. 2007-611

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office has advised that the following Town of Ramapo vehicles and heavy equipment, as set forth below, are no longer functional, and should be declared surplus:

 

YEAR             MAKE                            MODEL                             VIN #

1995                Chevrolet                     Cavalier                        1G1JC5244S7156618

2003                Ford                             Crown Victoria 2FAHP71W83X204650

2003                Ford                             Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W83X112798

2004                Ford                             Crown Victoria 2FAHP71W54X159359

2004                Ford                             Crown Victoria 2FAHP71W64X159354

2003                Ford                             Crown Victoria 2FAHP71W13X204652

2003                Ford                             Crown Victoria 2FAHP71WX3X204651

2001                Ford                             Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W71X179583

2003                Ford                             Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W43X112796

2001                Ford                             Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W31X179581

2004                Ford                             Crown Victoria 2FAHP71W04X159351

1988                John Deere                   555G Loader               744691

                        Ingersoll-Rand              G85 Air Compressor    92990-U76-103

and

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

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

 

 

DEDICATION OF SUBDIVISION STREETS & EASEMENTS: HILLCREST HEIGHTS

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Yeger, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by all board members:

 

Resolution No. 2007 –612

     WHEREAS, the Town Planning Board has approved a subdivision entitled “Hillcrest Heights”, located in the vicinity of Buena Vista Road in Hillcrest, and

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

 

1.                  Road Dedication – Buena Vista Road extension

2.                  Shade Tree Easements

3.                  Emergency Access Easement

4.                  Vehicle Turnaround Easement

5.                  Drainage Easement

and

     WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has reviewed the proposed road dedication and easements and recommends their acceptance,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts for dedication the above road dedication and easements subject to recording.