MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RAMAPO TOWN BOARD HELD ON NOVEMBER 28, 2007
The Town Board of the Town of Ramapo convened in Regular Session on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 in the Edwin Wallace Auditorium of Ramapo Town Hall, 237 Route 59, Suffern, N Y 10901.
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
Councilman Edward Friedman
Councilman David J. Stein
Councilman Itamar J. Yeger
Town Attorney Michael L. Klein
Town Clerk Christian G. Sampson
Absent: Councilwoman Frances M. Hunter
Councilman Itamar Yeger led the assembled group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ESTABLISH MAINTENANCE HELPER – DPW SEWERS
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Yeger, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007-649
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has recommended the classification of a Maintenance Helper position at the Town of Ramapo Department of Public Works (Sewers), and
WHEREAS, the Rockland County Personnel Office has classified the position of Maintenance Helper,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board authorizes the establishment of the position of Maintenance Helper.
APPOINT MAINTENANCE HELPER – DPW SEWERS
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007-650
WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Maintenance Helper at the Town of Ramapo Sewer Department, and
WHEREAS, The Director of the Department of Public Works, 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 Lloyd Hovelmann of Suffern, New York Maintenance Helper, effective December 3, 2007, at the annual salary of $33,623.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: 8130SS.3100 OPERATING BUDGET
APPOINT PROVISIONAL COURT CONSTABLE – JUSTICE COURT
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Yeger and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Court Constable (LFT) at the Town of Ramapo Justice Court, and
WHEREAS, The Town Supervisor, 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 Victor Reyes, Chestnut Ridge, New York 10977 Court Constable (LFT) effective December 3, 2007, at the annual salary of $25,217, pending clearance by Rockland County Personnel,. .
SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 1110A:3100
ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF ENGINEER II – DPW
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007-652
WHEREAS, Paul Gdanski of Suffern, New York has resigned from his position of Engineer II in the Department of Public Works, effective November 30, 2007,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the resignation, as submitted by Paul Gdanski, be hereby accepted.
ADOPTION OF POLICY FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR ANNUAL SCREENING OF BREAST & PROSTATE CANCER
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Yeger, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007 –653
WHEREAS, the State Legislature has enacted Section 159-b and 159-c of the New York State Civil Service Law to permit municipal employees a leave of absence on an annual basis for a sufficient period of time, not to exceed four (4) hours, to undertake a screening for breast or prostate cancer, and
WHEREAS, such legislation provides that such leave shall not be charged against any other leave an employee is entitled to but does not specify whether such leave is to be with or without pay,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that effective January 1, 2008, upon presentation of satisfactory medical documentation to the Department Head, all permanent employees absent during their regular work day for the purpose of obtaining such screening shall have such leave be with pay, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each permanent employee can receive the above leave with pay once during a calendar year.
PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING THE TOWN TO ACCEPT LATE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR A SENIOR CITIZEN TAX EXEMPTION
Scheduled for this evening at 8:00 pm was a public hearing to solicit comment regarding the local law cited 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 with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007- 654
Resolved by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo, that the Public Hearing held this evening, November 28, 2007, for the purpose of receiving public comment on A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING THE TOWN TO ACCEPT LATE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR A SENIOR CITIZEN TAX EXEMPTION, be hereby closed at 8:15 PM..
ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO. 4 OF 2007: AUTHORIZING TOWN TO ACCEPT LATE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR A SENIOR CITIZEN TAX EXEMPTION
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Yeger and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007-655
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING THE TOWN TO ACCEPT LATE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR A SENIOR CITIZEN TAX EXEMPTION, which was the subject of a public hearing on November 28, 2007 be hereby adopted as advertised, and shall be known as Local Law No. 4 of 2007.
OPEN PERIOD FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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 with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007-656
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Open Period for Public Participation held this evening, November 28, 2007, be hereby closed at 8:16 PM.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by all board members present, with Councilwoman Hunter absent:
Resolution No. 2007-657
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:
November 20, 2007 – Special
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (POLICE) – NYACK HOSPITAL
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Yeger, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007 – 658
WHEREAS, Nyack Hospital (hereinafter, “NYACK”) conducts an EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, hereinafter “EAP,” which provides professional and confidential assistance to help employees and their families resolve personal problems which may affect their personal home life, their health and possibly their employment, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo (hereinafter “TOWN”) had a contract for the year 2007 with NYACK to provide to TOWN’s Police Officers and their families the services hereinabove described, and
WHEREAS, NYACK has offered to continue the said services for the year 2008 at the fee of $3,808.00, and
WHEREAS, the TOWN desires to continue to afford Police Officers and their families the opportunity of availing themselves of the services of NYACK’S “EAP” Service, at no cost to the employee of his/her family,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that permission that the Supervisor of the Town of Ramapo be and is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Town of Ramapo, an Agreement with NYACK HOSPITAL BUSINESS HEALTH SERVICES, to provide professional and confidential assistance to help Police Officers and their families resolve personal problems which may affect their personal or home life, their health, and possibly their employment, at a fee of $3,808.00 for the year 2008.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: USE OF TORNE VALLEY ROAD FOR HAM SHOOT: SLOATSBURG FIRE DEPT.
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007 – 659
WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a request dated November 5, 2007 from the Sloatsburg Fire Department to utilize 20 Torne Valley Road, a vacant Town parcel, for a “Ham Shoot” on March 9, 2008 and March 16, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to dusk,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby grants permission to the Sloatsburg Fire Department to utilize 20 Torne Valley Road, Hillburn, New York, for a “Ham Shoot” on March 9, 2008 and March 16, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to dusk, subject to the Town being named as an additional insured by the Sloatsburg Fire Department, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a written agreement with the Sloatsburg Fire Department in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s office.
SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS: HAMASPIK OF ROCKLAND COUNTY, INC.
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007 –660
WHEREAS, Hamaspik of Rockland County, Inc., 58 Route 59, Suite 1, Monsey, New York, filed a Notice of Claim dated June 21, 2007 against the Town for damages as a result of a sewer backup, and
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office has reviewed the above claim and recommends that it be settled in the amount of $25,714.39,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby settles the claim of Hamaspik of Rockland County, Inc. in the amount of $25,714.39, said settlement to be charged to CSL1631, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said settlement is conditioned upon receipt of a General Release executed by Hamaspik of Rockland County, Inc.
SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS: SELMA GOLUB, BONNIE GOLUB SCHNEIDER AND WENDY GOLUB
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Yeger, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007 –661
WHEREAS, Bonnie Golub Schneider and Wendy Golub served two (2) Notices of Claim against the Town alleging flooding to their property located at 21 Lenore Avenue, Monsey, New York due to the alleged failure of the Town to adequately maintain a drainage easement and culvert, which adjoins the above property, and
WHEREAS, an action was commenced against the Town with respect to the above claim, and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Town Attorney’s Office that the above matter be settled as follows:
The Town to pay $650,000 for purchase of the above property for a Town park as well as for damages to the property as a result of the flooding,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby settles the above action for $650,000, subject to execution of a Stipulation of Settlement and a Contract of Sale, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute the Stipulation and Contract in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said property is to be utilized as a Town park and the Source of Funds is 7197H14.344619 (Open Space).
SETTLEMENT OF CERTIORARI ACTION: JOSEPH & ESTHER GROSSINGER
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007 – 662
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Assessor have recommended that the following certiorari matter be settled:
JOSEPH GROSSINGER AND ESTHER GROSSINGER
Original Corrected
Tax Year Section/Lot Assessment Assessment
2006/07 56.8-2-81 $172,500 $ 140,000
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 ACTION: PHILIP & TILLY ROTH
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007 –663
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Assessor have recommended that the following certiorari matter be settled:
PHILIP ROTH AND TILLY ROTH
Original Corrected
Tax Year Section/Lot Assessment Assessment
2006/07 49.12-2-6 $174,100 $155,000
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 the 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.
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: RAMAPO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #1
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Yeger and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007 - 664
WHEREAS, the Agreement between the Village of Hillburn and the Town of Ramapo with respect to the furnishing of fire protection services for Ramapo Fire Protection District No. 1 expires on December 31, 2007 and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo wishes to enter into a new agreement with the Village of Hillburn for the year 2008 with respect to the above Fire Protection District,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the following Public Hearing be held at Ramapo Town Hall on December 12, 2007 as follows:
8:07 P.M. Contract Agreement between Village of Hillburn and the Town of
Ramapo regarding Ramapo Fire Protection District No. 1 (for the
year 2008)
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: RAMAPO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #2
At the regular meeting of the Ramapo Town Board held on November 28, 2007, the following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Yeger and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007 –665
WHEREAS, the Agreement between the Village of Sloatsburg and the Town of Ramapo with respect to the furnishing of fire protection services for Ramapo Fire Protection District No. 2 expires on December 31, 2007 and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo wishes to enter into a new agreement with the Village of Sloatsburg for the year 2008 with respect to the above Fire Protection District,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the following Public Hearing be held at Ramapo Town Hall on December 12, 2007 as follows:
8:08 P.M. Contract Agreement between Village of Sloatsburg and the Town of
Ramapo regarding Ramapo Fire Protection District No. 2 (for the
year 2008)
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: JOHNSONTOWN ROAD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Yeger, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007 –666
WHEREAS, the Agreement between the Village of Sloatsburg and the Town of Ramapo with respect to the furnishing of fire protection services for Johnsontown Road Fire Protection District expires on December 31, 2007 and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo wishes to enter into a new agreement with the Village of Sloatsburg for the year 2008 with respect to the above Fire Protection District,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the following Public Hearing be held at Ramapo Town Hall on December 12, 2007 as follows:
8:05 P.M. Contract Agreement between Village of Sloatsburg and the Town of
Ramapo regarding Johnsontown Road Fire Protection District No. 2 (for the year 2008)
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: PARK CREST FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Yeger, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007 -667
WHEREAS, the Agreement between the Village of Spring Valley and the Town of Ramapo with respect to the furnishing of fire protection services for Park Crest Fire Protection District expires on December 31, 2007 and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo wishes to enter into a new agreement with the Village of Spring Valley for the year 2008 with respect to the above Fire Protection District,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the following Public Hearing be held at Ramapo Town Hall on December 12, 2007 as follows:
8:06 P.M. Contract Agreement between Village of Spring Valley and the Town of Ramapo regarding Park Crest Fire Protection District (for the year 2008)
EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT: BUSES FOR VARIOUS ONE DAY TRIPS (SCHOOL BUS OR EQUIVALENT
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Yeger and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007-668
WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2006-770, adopted at the December 13, 2006 Town Board Meeting, accepted the bid of Chestnut Ridge Transportation, Inc. of 56 West Church Street, Spring Valley, NY 10977 for Buses for Various One Day Trips (School Bus or Equivalent), and
WHEREAS, the Agreement between the Town and Chestnut Ridge Transportation, Inc. provides for an extension of said Agreement for an additional one (1) year period, subject to the mutual consent of the Town and Chestnut Ridge Transportation, Inc., and
WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, recommends the extension of the above Agreement, and Chestnut Ridge Transportation, Inc. has consented to the extension, 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 Agreement between the Town and Chestnut Ridge Transportation, Inc. for Buses for Various One Day Trips (School Bus or Equivalent) is hereby extended for an additional one (1) year period from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008, at the same terms and conditions, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign an Agreement with Chestnut Ridge Transportation, Inc., in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: VARIOUS OPERATING
ACCEPTANCE OF BID: PURCHASE OF TWO MOWERS/ SNOWBLOWERS/ PLOWS
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Yeger, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007-669
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for the Purchase of Mower/Snow Blower/Plow for the Highway Department and the Department of Parks and Recreation, and
WHEREAS, bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on November 8, 2007, in accordance with the provisions of the law, and
WHEREAS, Anthony Sharan, Superintendent of Highways, recommends the acceptance of the bid submitted by Storr Tractor Company,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by Storr Tractor Company of 3191 Highway 22, Branchburg, NJ 08876 for:
Toro Grounds Master 7210 Mower/ $24,502.00 each
Snow Blower/Plow
Total Price for Two (2) Toro Grounds $49,004.00
Masters Mower/Snow Blower/Plow
Toro Polar Trac Conversion Kit $6,033.00 each
Total Price for Two (2) Toro Polar $12,066.00
Trac Conversion Kits
Toro Polar Trac Cab $6,007.00 each
Total Price for Two (2) Polar $12,014.00
Trac Cabs
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 Storr Tractor Company in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: CAPITAL 5197H33.3240
EXTENSION OF LEASE FOR DPW: NEW YORK COMMUNICATIONS CO.,INC.
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007 –670
WHEREAS, the Town, by Resolution No. 2002-492, entered into a lease for a local government radio system from New York Communications Co., Inc. 53 West Cedar St., Poughkeepsie, New York 12601, for the Department of Public Works, and
WHEREAS, Ted Dzurinko, Director of the Department of Public Works, is in receipt of a proposed renewal of the lease for a local government radio system from New York Communications Co., Inc., 53 West Cedar Street, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601, at the following terms:
1. Term: 5 years (with a thirty-day notice of termination
provision after 2nd year)
2. Monthly Fee: $ 2,170.00
3. Total Lease Cost: $26,040.00 per year, and
WHEREAS, Ted Dzurinko, the Director of Public Works, has reviewed the proposed lease renewal and recommends its acceptance,
NOW,THREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby agree to renew the lease for a local government radio system from New York Communications Co., Inc., subject to the terms set forth above, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a renewal of the lease with New York Communications Co., Inc. in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.
Source of Funds: 8160A.3463
AMENDMENT OF 2007 TOWN BUDGET: RECEIPT OF S.T.A.R. FUNDS
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Yeger and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007 –671
WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of $21,725.00 in S.T.A.R. funds from the State of New York, 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 A.230891 (STAR Assessor) $21,725.00
Increase Appropriations 1355A.3499 (Misc) $ 6,157.62
Increase Appropriations 1355A.3452 (Consultant) $10,715.59
Increase Appropriations 1355A.3457 (Per Diem) $ 1,435.83
Increase Appropriations 1355A.3463 (Radio, Beeper, Cell Lease) $ 3,316.30
Increase Appropriations 1355A.3411 (Office Supplies) $ 41.47
Increase Appropriations 1355A.34971 (Display Ad/Classified) $ 58.19
to reflect receipt of the above S.T.A.R. funds.
AMENDMENT OF 2007 TOWN BUDGET: RECEIPT OF S.T.A.R. FUNDS
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Yeger and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007 –672
WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of $709.25 in S.T.A.R. funds from the State of New York, 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.230892 (STAR Receiver) by $709.25 and
Increase Appropriations 1330A.3443 (Computer Software Maintenance) by $709.25
to reflect receipt of the above S.T.A.R. funds.
AMENDMENT OF 2007 TOWN BUDGET: RECEIPT OF CRIME FORFEITURE FUNDS The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007 –673
WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of $268.17 in crime forfeiture funds from the County of Rockland, and
WHEREAS, receipt of the above 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 Proceeds) by $268.17 and
Increase Appropriations 3120AB.3406 (Drug Forfeiture Expenditures) by $268.17
to reflect receipt of the above grant.
AMENDMENT OF 2007 TOWN BUDGET: RECEIPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Yeger, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007 –674
WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $493.85 from the County of Rockland, and
WHEREAS, receipt of the above 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.23389 (Other Public Safety Aid) by $493.85 and
Increase Appropriations 3120AB.3101 (Police Overtime) by $493.85
to reflect receipt of the above grant.
RESCISSION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007-629: ROCKLAND COUNTY INTELLIGENCE TASK FORCE
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Yeger and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007 -675
WHEREAS, the Town Board by Resolution 2007 – 629 amended the 2007 Town Budget to reflect receipt of $52,500 from the Rockland County Intelligence Task Force on the basis that receipt of said funds was not reflected in the 2007 Town Budget, and
WHEREAS, said funds were, in fact, contained in the 2007 Town Budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Resolution 2007 –629 is hereby rescinded
RESCISSION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007-520: ROCKLAND COUNTY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Yeger and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007 -676
WHEREAS, the Town Board by Resolution 2007 – 520 amended the 2007 Town Budget to reflect receipt of $17,500 from the Rockland County Narcotics Task Force on the basis that receipt of said funds was not reflected in the 2007 Town Budget, and
WHEREAS, said funds were, in fact, contained in the 2007 Town Budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Resolution 2007 – 520 is hereby rescinded.
RESCISSION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007-456: ROCKLAND COUNTY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Yeger and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007 -677
WHEREAS, the Town Board by Resolution 2007 – 456 amended the 2007 Town Budget to reflect receipt of $17,500 from the Rockland County Narcotics Task Force on the basis that receipt of said funds was not reflected in the 2007 Town Budget, and
WHEREAS, said funds were, in fact, contained in the 2007 Town Budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Resolution 2007 – 456 is hereby rescinded.
RESCISSION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007-628: ROCKLAND COUNTY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Yeger and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007 -678
WHEREAS, the Town Board by Resolution 2007 – 628 amended the 2007 Town Budget to reflect receipt of $17,500 from the Rockland County Narcotics Task Force on the basis that receipt of said funds was not reflected in the 2007 Town Budget, and
WHEREAS, said funds were, in fact, contained in the 2007 Town Budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Resolution 2007 – 628 is hereby rescinded.
AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS CONFERENCE IN NYC – FEBRUARY 17-20, 2008
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007-679
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the following Town Employees are hereby granted permission to attend the Annual Association of Towns Seminar to be held in New York City on February 17, 2008 through February 20, 2008 :
Antosca, Michelle Director Parks & Recreation
Colman, Samuel Town Justice
Condon, Linda Director of Personnel
Derario, Lee Director Bldg Admin & Code Enforcement
Dzurinko, Edward P. Director Dept. of Public Works
Etelson, Arnold Town Justice
Friedman, Edward Town Councilman
Hunter, Frances Town Councilwoman
Klein, Michael Town Attorney
Oberman, Nathan Receiver of Taxes
La Garde, Richard Director Building & Grounds
Reeck, Teresa Management Information Systems
Sampson, Christian Town Clerk
Schoenberger, Ilan Director of Finance
Schoenberger, Rhoda Town Justice
Sharan, Anthony Superintendent of Highways
Shedler, Scott Assessor
Silberberg, Elaine Assistant to the Supervisor Simon, Alan M. Director Planning & Zoning Administration
Stein, David J. Town Councilman
St. Lawrence, Christopher Supervisor
Tisi, Phil Assistant to the Supervisor
Travers, Helen Justice Court Clerk
Yeger, Itamar Town Councilman
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any expenses incurred by the above Town Employees at said Seminar are to be considered a proper Municipal Charge under Town Law, Section 116(12) and General Municipal Law, Section 77B, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the maximum meal allowance for the Association of Town's Seminar shall be $55.00 per day and shall be reimbursable upon submission of receipts to the Town of Ramapo Finance Department, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that reimbursement allowable without receipts will be made up to a maximum of $46.00 per day.
APPOINT DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO THE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS CONFERENCE
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by all board members with Councilwoman Hunter being absent:
Resolution No. 2007-680
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo, that the following named person shall be designated "DELEGATE", and shall attend the Annual Business Sessions for the Association of Towns Seminar of the State of New York, to be held in New York City on February 17, 2008 through February 20, 2008, and shall be hereby authorized to cast the vote for the Town of Ramapo, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 111 of the Constitution and By-Laws of said Association:
CHRISTOPHER P. ST. LAWRENCE, SUPERVISOR, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the absence of the person so designated above, the following named person shall be designated "ALTERNATE", and shall be authorized to cast the vote of said Town:
ITAMAR YEGER COUNCILMAN
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business discussed this evening.
COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS:
There were no comments this evening.
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT:
There was no report this evening.
ADJOURNMENT
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Yeger and unanimously adopted by all board members present, with Councilwoman Hunter absent:
Respectfully submitted,
Christian G. Sampson
Town Clerk