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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RAMAPO TOWN BOARD HELD ON JANUARY 9, 2008

The Town Board of the Town of Ramapo convened a Regular Meeting of the Ramapo Town Board on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 in the Edwin Wallace Auditorium of Ramapo Town Hall at 237 Route 59, Suffern, New York 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

Councilwoman Frances M. Hunter

Councilman Edward Friedman

Councilman David J. Stein

Councilman Itamar Yeger

Town Attorney Michael L. Klein

Town Clerk Christian G. Sampson

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

APPOINT GROUNDSWORKER – PARKS & RECREATION

The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Councilman

Yeger and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

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WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Grounds worker at the Town of Ramapo Parks & Recreation Department, and

WHEREAS, the Director of Parks and Recreation 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 Keith Salberg of Stony Point, New York a Grounds worker, Grade 8, effective January 14, 2008, at the annual salary of $35,304, subject to the pre-employment physical

APPOINT ASSISTANT BUILDING INSPECTOR (P/T) – BLDG. PLANNING AND ZONING

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

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WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Assistant Building Inspector (PT) in the Town of Ramapo Building, Planning and Zoning Department., and

WHEREAS, The 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 William Nicholson Assistant Building Inspector (PT) effective January 14, 2008 at the annual salary of $24,127.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 3620B:3100

PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING LOCAL NO. 10-2004 (ZONING) TO CHANGE THE ZONING MAP OF THE TOWN OF RAMAPO AT REMSEN AVENUE & ROUTE 59

Scheduled for this evening at 9:00 pm was a public hearing to solicit comment from the public regarding the proposed local law stated above.

No one wished to address the Town Board regarding the proposed local law.

CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

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

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RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo, that the Public Hearing held this evening, January 9, 2008, at Ramapo Town Hall, to solicit public opinion regarding THE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 10-2004 (ZONING LAW) TO CHANGE THE ZONING MAP OF THE TOWN OF RAMAPO (Remsen Avenue and Route 59) be hereby closed at 9:42 P.M.

ADOPT SEQRA REGARDING PROPOSED LOCAL LAW

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

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WHEREAS, a proposed local law amending Local Law No. 10-2004 (Zoning) to change the zoning map of the Town of Ramapo of three lots in the vicinity of the intersection of Route 59 and Remsen Avenue to a CS Zoning District, has been submitted to the Town Board, and

WHEREAS, the Ramapo Town Board is the Lead Agency with regard to such proposal pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act, and

WHEREAS, the proposed action is unlisted action as defined in NYCRR Part 617, and

WHEREAS, after review of a Short Environmental Assessment Form, prepared in connection with the proposal, it appears that the proposed action will not have a significant impact on the environment,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo, that upon the recommendation of John Lange of Frederick P. Clark Associates, the Town ‘s Planning Consultant, the proposed action is classified as not having a significant impact on the environment, and the Town Board does hereby adopt the negative declaration dated January 9, 2008.

ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 2008

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

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RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 10-2004 (ZONING LAW) TO CHANGE THE ZONING MAP OF THE TOWN OF RAMAPO (Remsen Avenue and Route 59), which was the subject of a public hearing on January 9, 2008 be hereby adopted, as advertised, and shall be known as Local Law No. 1 of 2008.

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

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

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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:

December 12, 2007 - Regular

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

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

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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:

December 20, 2007 – Special

YEAR END RESOLUTION

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

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WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo adopted a budget for the current fiscal year for each operating fund, and

WHEREAS, at the end of the fiscal year for 2007, expenditures may exceed appropriations and the budget may not provide for the financing thereof, and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 112 of the Town Law, the Town Board may make additional appropriations or increase existing appropriations and provide for the financing thereof, and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Town Board to eliminate over-expenditures,

WHEREAS, said resolution eliminates overages in each category of expenditures by department for personnel, fixed assets and contractual.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Finance Director of the Town of Ramapo is hereby authorized to transfer funds to increase and decrease appropriations, revenues, expenditures and other accounts and budget lines as may be necessary so that the 2007 Town budget for each operating fund be amended to eliminate over-expenditures.

AMENDMENT OF 2007 BUDGET: RECEIPT OF FUNDS: U.S. MARSHALL DEA SEIZURE

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

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WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 207-410, amended the 2007 Town Budget to reflect receipt of crime forfeiture funds in the amount of $31,779.86 from the United States Marshall’s Service, and

WHEREAS, the current amount received was $29,868.66,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Resolution No. 2007-410 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of $29,868.66 in crime forfeiture funds from the United States Marshall’s Service, and

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

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

Increase Revenues AB.24391 (US Dept. of Justice) by $29,868.66

Increase Appropriations 3120AB.3406 (Drug Forfeiture Expenditures) by $29,868.66

to reflect receipt of said funds.”

AMENDMENT OF 2007 BUDGET: RECEIPT OF FUNDS: U.Y.S.BUCKLE-UP GRANT

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

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WHEREAS, The Town is in receipt of a New York State Buckle-up grant in the amount of $4,572.32. 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 Account AB.233892 (Traffic Safety) by $4,572.32. and

Increase Appropriations Account 3120AB.3101 (Police Overtime) by $4,572.32.

to reflect receipt of the above grant.

AMENDMENT OF 2007 BUDGET: RECEIPT OF FUNDS: DONATION FROM NAM KNIGHTS

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

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WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo received a donation in the amount of $500 from the Nam Knights of American Hudson Valley Chapter towards the Town’s alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebration at the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Community, Health and Sports Center, 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, Director of Finance, is hereby authorized to amend the 2007 budget as follows:

Increase Revenues A.22705 (Gifts & Donations) by $500 and

Increase Appropriations 1670A.3495CEL (Celebrations) by $500

to reflect receipt of said funds.

AUTHORIZATION FOR SIX EMPLOYEES TO ATTEND GFOA CONFERENCE IN ALBANY, NY ON APRIL 2-4, 2008

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

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WHEREAS, Town of Ramapo Director of Finance, Ilan Schoenberger, has requested authorization for Teresa Reeck, Nat Oberman, Nghi Lam, Loretta Furlong, Monica James and Melissa Reimer to attend the GFOA Conference in Albany, NY from April 2^nd-4th, 2008, and

WHEREAS, costs for this seminar would include the registration fee and a 2-night stay at the Albany Marriott for a total of $544 per person (4 employees) and two (2) employees for 1 night only at $272.00 each and should not exceed a total of $2,720.00 if a Town vehicle is available,

WHEREAS, attendance at the seminar has been provided for in the 2008 budget,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that permission be hereby granted for Teresa Reeck, Nat Oberman, Nghi Lam, Loretta Furlong, Monica James and Melissa Reimer to attend the above seminar at a total cost not to exceed $2,720.00, and

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

Source of Funds: 1330a.3484 Receiver of Taxes (N. Oberman)

1680A.3405 MIS (T. Reeck)

1310A.3465 Finance (Reimer, Lam, James, Furlong)

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: COUNTY OF ROCKLAND: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

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

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WHEREAS, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of the United States is authorized, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended, and Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, to make grants to states and other units of general local government to help finance Community Development Programs, and

WHEREAS, Section 99-h of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York grants to any municipal corporation the power, either individually or jointly with one or more municipal corporations, to apply for , accept and expend funds made available by the federal government, either directly or through the State, pursuant to the provisions of any Federal law which is not inconsistent with the statutes or constitution of this State, in order to administer, conduct or participate with the Federal government in programs relating to the general welfare of the inhabitants of such municipal corporation, and

WHEREAS, the Community Development Act of 1974 as amended, Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, and any “Eligible Activities” thereunder are not inconsistent with the statutes or Constitution of the State, and

WHEREAS, a number of municipalities have requested Rockland’s participation, and the County of Rockland has determined that it is desirable and in the public interest that it make application for Community Development Block Grant funds and HOME funds as an Urban County, and

WHEREAS, participation by the County of Rockland as an Urban County in the Community Development Program requires that the Town of Ramapo and the County of Rockland cooperate in undertaking, or assisting in undertaking, essential community development and housing activities, specifically those activities authorized by statutes enacted pursuant to Article 18 of the New York State Constitution, and

WHEREAS, this Board deems it to be in the public interest for the Town of Ramapo to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the County of Rockland for the aforesaid purposes,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Supervisor St. Lawrence be and is hereby authorized to execute a Cooperation Agreement between the Town of Ramapo and the County of Rockland for the purposes of undertaking a Community Development Program pursuant to the Housing and Community development Act of 1974 as amended and Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended.

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: EMIL STERN: USE OF PROPERTY FOR CONTRACTOR’S OFFICE – MAPLE AVENUE ROAD PROJECT

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

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WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo will be reconstructing Maple Avenue, and

WHEREAS, the project contractor will require a location for a contractor’s field office trailer, and

WHEREAS, Emil Stern, 309 Edgewood Avenue, Teaneck, New Jersey, owner of property located on Maple Avenue and identified on the Town of Ramapo Tax Map as section 56.08-2-31.1 through 31.4 has offered his property for a site for the trailer at no fee subject to the Town naming him as additional insured and holding him harmless, and

WHEREAS, Howard Lampert, the project engineer, recommends that the Town utilize Mr. Stern’s property at the terms set forth above,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby enters into an agreement with Emil Stern allowing the Town’s Maple Avenue reconstruction contractor to place a field office trailer on the property on Maple Avenue subject to the terms set forth above for the period January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2009 at a fee of $500 per year, and

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

Source of Funds: 5197H36.3470 (Road Resurfacing)

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: FISERV ADMINISTRATION OF BENEFITS PROGRAM: POLICE LIEUTENANTS

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

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WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo currently has an agreement with FISERV Health, 156 West 56^th Street, Suite 1902, New York, New York 10019, to provide for the servicing of group hospitalization and medical benefits for four (4) Police Lieutenants, and

WHEREAS, said agreement expires on December 31, 2007, and

WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a proposal from FISERV Health Plan Administrators, Inc. to provide the following services with respect to the servicing of group hospitalization and medical benefits for the four (4) Police Lieutenants as follows;

Medical Administration - $19.95 per employee per month

Utilization (Care Coordination) - $ 4.20 per employee per month

United Health Care PPO - $13.50 per employee per month

Prescription Card Administration - $ 1.00 per claim

Cost Reduction and Savings Program - 35% of savings

Run-out Claim Service - $15.00 per claim, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby accept the above proposal for the servicing of group hospitalization and medical benefits for the period January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008 subject to the terms set forth above, and the Town having the right to terminate the agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice, and

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

Source of Funds: 9060MS.389060

RECISION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007-699: COMPUTER CONSULTANT FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT

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

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WHEREAS, the Town Board by Resolution No. 2007 – 699 retained Robert Paul, Jr. for the year 2008 as a computer consultant to the Police Department, and

WHEREAS, Robert Paul, Jr. has advised the Town that he does not wish to serve as a consultant to the Town for the year 2008 as he has obtained another employment position,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby rescinds Resolution No. 2007 – 699.

ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT: TOWN OF RAMAPO SENIOR CITIZENS COMMUNITY CENTER

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

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WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a letter from Josh Goldstein, 13 Karsten Drive, Montebello, New York, wishing to donate a piano for use at the Town of Ramapo Senior Citizens Community Center in his mother’s name, Judith Goldstein,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the donation of a piano for use at the Town Senior Citizens Community Center from Josh Goldstein in memory of his mother Judith Goldstein.

DISTRIBUTION OF FEES: WIRELESS TOWER AT VETERAN’S CEMETERY – VILLAGE OF NEW HEMPSTEAD

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

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WHEREAS, the County of Rockland installed a wireless communication tower in the Fred Loescher Veteran’s Cemetery in the Village of New Hempstead, and

WHEREAS, it was agreed by the County of Rockland that any revenue received by the County would be divided equally with the Town, and

WHEREAS, it was further agreed that any revenue received by the Town would be divided equally with the Village of New Hempstead, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that retroactive to January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008, or earlier if the County of Rockland directly pays the Village of New Hempstead it’s share of the wireless communication tower revenue, the Town will pay the Village of New Hempstead one-half (1/2) of any revenue received from the County of Rockland with respect to the wireless communication tower in the Veteran’s Cemetery, and

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

Source of Funds: A.0631 – Due to other Governments

SETTLEMENT OF CERTIORARI ACTION: SOUTH CENTRAL PLAZA, INC.

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

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

SOUTH CENTRAL PLAZA, INC.

Original Corrected

Tax Year Section/Lot Assessment Assessment

2002/03 57.56-1.7.3 $487,200 $487,200

2003/04 57.56-1.7.3 $487,200 $487,200

2004/05 57.56-1.7.3 $487,200 $487,200

2005/06 57.56-1.7.3 $487,200 $424,000

2006/07 57.56-1.7.3 $408,000 $408,000

2007/08 57.56-1.7.3 $408,000 $408,000

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.

AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007-662: SETTLEMENT OF CERTIORARI ACTION: JOSEPH AND ESTHER GROSSINGER

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

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WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007 – 662, settled a certiorari action brought by Joseph and Esther Grossinger for the year 2006 and 2007, and

WHEREAS, the resolution should have included the year 2007,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Resolution No. 2007 – 662 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“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

2007/08 56.8-2-81 $172,500 $ 130,000

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.”

AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007-663: SETTLEMENT OF CERTIORARI ACTION: PHILIP AND TILLY ROTH

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

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WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007 – 663, settled a certiorari action brought by Philip and Tilly Roth for the year 2006 and 2007, and

WHEREAS, the resolution should have included the year 2007,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Resolution No. 2007 – 663 is hereby amended to read as follows:

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

PHILIP AND TILLY ROTH

Original Corrected

Tax Year Section/Lot Assessment Assessment

2006/07 49.12-2-6 $174,100 $ 155,000

2007/08 49.12-2-6 $174,100 $ 145,000

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.”

REQUEST OF GLEN HILL ESTATES – ROAD WORK TO JOHANNA LANE

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

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WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo Planning Board, in 2007, approved a multiple residence development entitled Glen Hill Condominiums, and

WHEREAS, the developer, Glen Hill Estates, as a condition of the above approval, was required to construct an emergency access from the development to Johanna Lane, and

WHEREAS, the developer, in order to construct the emergency access, must make certain modifications to Johanna Lane, and

WHEREAS, Terry Rice, Esq., attorney for Glen Hill Estates, by letter dated January 2, 2008, has requested that the Town authorize and permit Glen Hill Estates to make the necessary improvements to Johanna Lane to allow construction of the emergency access, and

WHEREAS, Glen Hill Estates will provide a certificate of insurance naming the Town as an additional insured and also agrees to hold the Town harmless from any claims resulting from the work on Johanna Lane,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby grants authority to Glen Hill Estates to perform improvements to Johanna Lane to allow construction of the emergency access for the Glen Hill Condominiums project subject to the following:

A. Glen Hill will name Town as additional insured

B. Glen Hill will hold the Town harmless with respect to the work being done to Johanna Lane

C. Glen Hill to provide a bond in the amount of $25,000 to ensure that Johanna Lane is restored to Town specifications

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

ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE: ADOPTION OF SEQRA DETERMINATION: SECTION 29.19-1-7.2 (FORMER SITHE POWER PLANT LOCATION_

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

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WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo is proposing to purchase 15 acres located on Torne Valley Road for open space, and

WHEREAS, the Ramapo Town Board is the Lead Agency with regard to such proposal pursuant to New York State Environmental Quality Review Act, and

WHEREAS, the proposed action is an unlisted action as defined in NYCRR Part 617, and

WHEREAS, after review of a Short Environmental Assessment Form, it appears that the proposed action will not have any significant adverse impact on the environment,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that upon the recommendation of Kimberlea Rea, Esq., the Town’s Special Environmental Counsel, the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse impact on the environment and the Town Board does hereby adopt a negative declaration dated January 9, 2008.

ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE: AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE: SECTION 39.19-1-7.2 (FORMER SITHE POWER PLANT LOCATION)

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

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WHEREAS, Ramapo Land Co. is the owner of property which was the proposed site for the Sithe Energy Power Plant consisting of 15 acres on the west side of Torne Valley Road and identified on the Town of Ramapo tax map as 39.19-1-7.2, and

WHEREAS, the interests of the Town will be best served by the purchase of the property by the Town, which can then insure the preservation of the area as open space and prevent unwarranted development, and

WHEREAS, the Town has offered to purchase the above property for its market value of $200,000 and Ramapo Land Co. has accepted said offer,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Town hereby agrees to purchase the above described property at Torne Valley Road for $200,000, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute all necessary documents for the above purchase in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

Source of Funds: 7197H14.344619 – Open Space

SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM: ALLSTATE INSURANCE CO. A/S/O MICHAEL HUSSAR V. TOWN OF RAMAPO

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

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WHEREAS, Allstate Insurance Company a/s/o Michael Hussar filed a Notice of Claim dated May 10, 2007 against the Town of Ramapo for damages to its insured’s vehicle as a result of it being struck by a Town Highway Department vehicle, and

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office has reviewed the claim and recommends that it be settled in the amount of $8,499.86,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby agrees to settle the above claim in the amount of $8,499.86, said settlement to be charged to CSL 1931, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above settlement is conditioned upon receipt of a General Release executed by Allstate Insurance Company.

ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS:

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

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WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for Heating Oil, and

WHEREAS, bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on December 18, 2007, in accordance with the provisions of the law, and

WHEREAS, Anthony Sharan, Superintendent of Highways, recommends the acceptance of the bid submitted by Panco Petroleum Co., Division of Panco Equipment Corp.,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by Panco Petroleum Co., Division of Panco Equipment Corp. of 23 Grassy Point Road, P. O. Box 659, Stony Point, NY 10980 for:

#2 Heating Oil – price per gallon – Fixed price will be at $.39 above the NYMEX price plus effective terminal differential at the time of the award. Panco will bind the price immediately after fax notification of award if rendered during NYMEX business hours. Any applicable fees will be added to invoiced prices…

be hereby approved and accepted, 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 Panco Petroleum Co., Division of Panco Equipment Corp., in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING 5110DB.3461 (FUEL)

ACCEPTANCE OF BID: COACH BUSES

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

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WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for Buses for Various Trips (Coach Bus or Equivalent), and

WHEREAS, bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on December 20, 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 Celebration Travel and Tours, Inc.,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by Celebration Travel and Tours, Inc. of 73 River Road, Chatham, NJ 07928 for:

DESTINATION FEE

Connecticut

Bridgeport $800.00

Coventry $820.00

Club Getaway, Kent $800.00

Danbury $775.00

Darien $775.00

East Norwalk $800.00

Essex $900.00

Foxwoods, Ledyard $925.00

Lake Compounce, Bristol $850.00

Mystic $925.00

New Preston $880.00

Redding Ridge $850.00

Uncasville $925.00

Wallingford $850.00

Plainfield, Greyhound Park $900.00

Delaware

Delaware Water Gap $800.00

Whitewater Challengers, Delaware Water Gap $800.00

Dover Downs $950.00

Wilmington $900.00

New Jersey

Andover $750.00

Ace in the Hole, Paterson $720.00

Atlantic City $825.00

Chester $720.00

Flemington $750.00

Great Adventure/Hurricane Harbor, Jackson $900.00

Hackensack $700.00

Holmdel $750.00

Keansburg Amusement Park, Keansburg $800.00

Lafayette Village $750.00

Liberty Science Center $750.00

Meadowlands $750.00

Medieval Times, Lyndhurst $750.00

Monmouth Race Track $850.00

Mountain Lakes $720.00

Mountain Creek, Vernon $720.00

Ondines, Closter $720.00

Paramus $720.00

Paterson, Brownstone $720.00

Pines, Edison $720.00

Renalt Winery & Atlantic City $950.00

Seaside Heights $850.00

Secaucus $720.00

Shrewsbury $850.00

Somerville $775.00

Sparta $750.00

Summit $720.00

Swartswood, San Fran. Rest/Hotel $750.00

Villa Roma, Callicoon $800.00

Watchung $720.00

Wayne $720.00

West Orange $720.00

West Paterson $720.00

Willowbrook $720.00

Woodridge $750.00

New York

Bear Mountain $650.00

Belleayre Mountain $850.00

Belmont Race Track $775.00

Boscobel $775.00

Bronx Zoo $675.00

Catskills $750.00

Circle Line $700.00

Dobbs Ferry $700.00

Duck Cedar Inn $650.00

Egg Habor $820.00

Ellis Island $750.00

Elmsford Theater $650.00

Gracie Mansion $720.00

Greenwood Lake $650.00

Highland (Hudson Valley Winery) $700.00

Hunter $850.00

Hyde Park $800.00

Jericho $800.00

Jones Beach $800.00

Lincoln Center $720.00

Live It Up Luncheon $700.00

Massapequa $900.00

Mt. Trempor $800.00

New Paltz $850.00

Newburgh $750.00

Pier Terminal $600.00

Pier II – Spirit of New York $720.00

Platzl Brauhaus, Pomona $650.00

Port Jefferson $750.00

Port Jervis $750.00

Mohawk $750.00

Purling (Eva’s Farm) $750.00

Radio City Music Hall $700.00

Scotchdown $775.00

South Street Seaport $750.00

West Sayville, LI $850.00

Tarrytown, Rockefeller Estates $750.00

Theater District, NYC $750.00

Villa Roma Callicoon $800.00

Westbury, LI $850.00

West Point $700.00

Winery-Washingtonville & Goshen $720.00

Williams Lake, Rosendale $720.00

Pennsylvania

Amish $1,050.00

Barnesville $900.00

Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia $850.00

Bird In Hand $1,050.00

Bushkill $850.00

Camel Beach, Tannersville $850.00

Canandensis $900.00

Dorney Park, Allentown $900.00

Hawley $900.00

Jim Thorpe $850.00

King of Prussia $900.00

Kutztown $900.00

Lahaska $800.00

Lancaster $1,050.00

Lake Wallenpaupach, Hawley $850.00

Matamoras $800.00

Mt. Haven, Milford $800.00

Mt. Erie $800.00

Penn’s Landing $800.00

Pocono Manor $800.00

Reading $950.00

Sesame Place $850.00

Shartlesville $850.00

Shawnee $850.00

Spirit of Philadelphia $850.00

Massachusetts

Deerfield $1,050.00

Six Flags New England $1,050.00

Additional cost for handicapped bus None

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 Celebration Travel and Tours, Inc., in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: VARIOUS OPERATING (7310A & 7610A)

ACCEPTANCE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: SPECIAL EVENTS

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

Resolution No. 2008-72

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited Requests for Proposals for Special Events, and

WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Town Attorney’s Office and opened on January 3, 2008, in accordance with the provisions of the law, and

WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, has reviewed the proposals, and recommends that the proposal from Inflatable Party Adventures be accepted, 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 proposal submitted by Inflatable Party Adventures of 50 North Harrison Avenue, Suite 3, Congers, NY 10980 for:

Item 1 – Winter Carnival $2,550.00

Item 2 – Family Town Fair $3,850.00

Item 3 – Create & Explore $3,250.00

Item 4 – Teen Trek $2,725.00 Item 5 – Camp Scuffy $4,400.00

Item 6 – Cherry Lane School $1,795.00

Item 7 – Montebello School $1,795.00

Item 8 – Sloatsburg Elem. School $1,160.00

Item 9 – Grandparent’s Day $1,200.00

Item 10-Pumpkin Day $1,390.00

Item 11-Harvest Festival $2,750.00 Item 12-Turkey Trot $1,100.00

Item 13-percent discount if vendor $10%

wins all 12 jobs

Total: $25,168.50 (includes 10% discount)

be hereby approved and accepted, 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 Inflatable Party Adventures, in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: VARIOUS OPERATING 7310A.34802, 7310A.34809, &

7310A.34810

LEASE OF TOWN PROPERTY – ALGONQUIN GAS

At the Regular Meeting of the Ramapo Town Board held on January 9, 2008, the following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Yeger and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2008 –73

WHEREAS, Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC will be replacing an existing interstate natural gas pipeline in the Town of Ramapo, and

WHEREAS, Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, in a letter dated December 17, 2007, has requested permission to utilize the following two (2) parcels of Town-owned property as temporary work space for a two-year period to facilitate construction of the pipeline:

.2 acres off Route 202 near the intersection of Sky Meadow Road

.6 acres near Catamount Mountain

and

WHEREAS, Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC has proposed a rental fee of $22,400 for use of the above two (2) Town-owned parcels for the above pipeline construction project,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby grants a temporary workspace permit to Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC for use of the above two (2) parcels for a two-year period subject to the following terms:

1. Rental fee of $22,400;

2. Town of Ramapo to be named as an additional insured;

3. Town of Ramapo to be held harmless with respect to the use of the two (2) parcels

and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor be hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

HOLIDAY EXCHANGE FOR LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY

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

Resolution No. 2008 –74

WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo CSEA Contract provides that a holiday can be exchanged for the day after Thanksgiving as a day off from work, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo Labor Management Committee has recommended that February 12, 2008, Lincoln’s Birthday, be exchanged for the day after Thanksgiving as a day off from work,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that all Town offices will be hereby closed on the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 28, 2008, in exchange for February 12, 2008, Lincoln’s Birthday.

RESCHEDULE JANUARY 21^ST WORKSHOP DATE - HOLIDAY

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

Resolution No. 2008 -75

WHEREAS, Ramapo Town Board Resolution No. 2008-26, adopted at the Organization Meeting of January 9, 2008, 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 re-schedule the second regularly scheduled Town Board workshop for the month of January 2008 due to the Martin Luther King holiday as follows:

C A N C E L

T.B. Workshop Monday 1/ 21/08 8:00 pm Supervisor’s Office

NEW DATE

T.B. Workshop Wednesday 1/ 23/08 6:00pm Supervisor’s Office

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the regularly scheduled Town Board workshop of January 21, 2008 be moved to January 23, 2008 at 6:00 pm and the Town Board Meeting scheduled for January 23^rd at 8pm^h remain unchanged.

NEW BUSINESS

APPROVE VERIZON FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

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

Resolution No. 2008 – 76

WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-731, granted a cable television franchise to Verizon New York, Inc. authorizing the provision of cable television services for unincorporated Ramapo, and

WHEREAS, the grant of the cable television franchise was conditioned upon Verizon New York, Inc. providing at its own cost and expense facilities for the broadcast of PEG programming for the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Community, Health and Sports Center if such broadcasting is not otherwise possible or permitted, and

WHEREAS, Verizon New York, Inc. has agreed to provide facilities for the broadcast of PEG programming either from the St. Lawrence Center or from both the Ramapo Cultural Arts Center in Spring Valley and the Ramapo Senior Citizens Center in Montebello, at its sole cost and expense, as requested by the Town of Ramapo, and that said agreement has been incorporated into the franchise agreement,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby approves a revised franchise agreement (specifically Section 5.2 and Exhibit D), which incorporates the above commitment of Verizon New York, Inc. regarding the broadcast of PEG programming from the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Community, Health and Sports Center, or both the Ramapo Cultural Arts Center in Spring Valley and the Ramapo Senior Citizens Center in Montebello.

OPEN PERIOD FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

No one wished to address the Town Board this evening.

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

Resolution No. 2008-76-A

RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Open Period for Public Participation held this evening, January 9, 2008, be hereby closed at 9:55 PM.

COUNCILMEMBERS COMMENTS:

Councilman Friedman – requested follow-up of Village agreements.

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT:

There was no report this evening.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Resolution No. 2008-77

RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Regular Meeting of the Ramapo Town Board held this evening, January 9, 2008, be hereby adjourned at 10:02 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Christian G. Sampson

Town Clerk