MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RAMAPO TOWN BOARD HELD ON FEBRUARY 27, 2008

 

The Town Board of the Town of Ramapo convened a Regular Meeting of the Ramapo Town Board on Wednesday, February 27, 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

 

                                    Town Attorney           Michael L. Klein

                                    Town Clerk                 Christian G. Sampson

 

            Absent:           Councilman                 Itamar Yeger

 

Councilman Friedman led the assembled group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

                                   

ESTABLISH TWO ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY POSITIONS – ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Supervisor St. Lawrence and voted on a voice call of 3-0 by those board members present with Councilman Yeger being absent and Councilman Stein abstaining:

 

Resolution No. 2008-168

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney has recommended the classification of two Assistant Town Attorney positions in the Town of Ramapo Attorney’s Office, and

     WHEREAS, the Rockland County Personnel Office has classified two positions of Assistant Town Attorney,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board authorizes the establishment of two positions of Assistant Town Attorney.

 

 

APPOINT ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY – ATTORNEY’S OFFICE – AARON TROODLER

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilwoman Hunter and voted on a voice call of 3-0 by those board members present with Councilman Yeger being absent and Councilman Stein abstaining:

 

Resolution No. 2008-169

     WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Assistant Town Attorney at the Town of Ramapo Attorney’s Office, and

     WHEREAS, The Town Attorney has requested that the Town Board retain an attorney to assist his office in working with the Building, Planning and Zoning Department for Code Enforcement and Planning and Zoning matters, 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 Aaron Troodler Assistant Town Attorney, pending clearance by the Rockland County Personnel Department, for the year 2008, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said appointment, effective March 3, 2008, at the annual salary of $45,717, is at the pleasure of the Town Board.

SOURCE OF FUNDS:OPERATING BUDGET 1420A:3100

 

 

 

 

APPOINT ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY – ATTORNEY’S OFFICE – ANITA CONKLIN

The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Friedman and voted on a voice call of 3-0 by those board members present with Councilman Yeger being absent and Councilman Stein abstaining:

 

Resolution No. 2008-170

     WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Assistant Town Attorney at the Town of Ramapo Attorney’s Office, and

     WHEREAS, The Town Attorney has requested that the Town Board retain an attorney to assist his office in the prosecution of Town Code violations, 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 Anita Conklin Assistant Town Attorney, pending clearance by the Rockland County Personnel Department, for the year 2008, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said appointment, effective March 3, 2008, at the annual salary of $45,717, is at the pleasure of the Town Board.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 1420A:3100

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: COLLECTION OF RECYCLED USED CLOTHING IN BINDS FOR RAMAPO DARE: AMERICAN RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –171

     WHEREAS, the Ramapo Police Department is in receipt of a proposed agreement with American Recycling Technologies, Inc., 98 Cutter Mill Road, Suite 290 North, Great Neck, New York 11021, whereby American Recycling Technologies, Inc. will collect used clothing recycled by the public in bins owned by them, which will display Ramapo Police Department DARE Program on them, subject to the following terms:

1.                  Term:  5 years, but the Town can terminate agreement at any time

2.                  Fee:  $700 per year per bin except that such amount shall be adjusted to $200.00 for any bins located at sites where American Recycling pays rent to land owners, and

     WHEREAS, the Police Department has recommended that the above agreement be approved,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby agrees to enter into an agreement with American Recycling Technologies, Inc. with respect to the collection of recycled clothing in bins displaying the Town Police DARE logo, subject to the terms set forth above, and

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

 

  

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (NON-POLICE): NYACK HOSPTAL

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 – 172

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by previous Resolution, entered into an agreement for 2007 with Nyack Hospital to provide an Employee Assistance Program for all Town employees and their families (non-police) at a fee of $31.00 per employee, for a total of $6,541.00 (210 employees), and

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo is in receipt of a proposal to provide said Employee Assistance Program services for the period commencing April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009 at a fee of $32.00 per employee, for a total of $6,496.00 (203 employees),

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby agree to enter into an agreement with Nyack Hospital, North Midland Avenue, Nyack, New York for employee assistance services at the terms set forth above for the period April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009, and

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

Source of Funds:  9060MS.389065

 

 

AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 2008-97: ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FOR LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE

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

Resolution No. 2008 –173

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2008-97, accepted the proposal of Lebaum Company, Inc. for the provision of liability insurance coverage for the Town, and

     WHEREAS, said Resolution contained an error with respect to the amount of the premium for Excess Liability,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Resolution No. 2008-117 is hereby amended to read as follows:

 

     “WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo in 2007 accepted the proposal of LeBaum Company, Inc. of 17 Monsey Boulevard, Monsey, New York  10952 to provide liability insurance coverage for the Town, and

     WHEREAS, said insurance coverage expires in January, 2008, and

     WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a proposal from LeBaum Company, Inc. to provide liability insurance coverage for the Town for the period February 1, 2008 to February 1, 2009, and

     WHEREAS, the Town’s Insurance Committee has reviewed the proposal and recommends its acceptance.

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby accept the proposal of LeBaum Company, Inc. of 17 Monsey Boulevard, Monsey, New York 10952 for insurance coverage for the above stated period for the following coverage:

 

            Property………………………………………………..$  42,999

            Equipment Coverage…………………………………….   1,642

 

            Trident Package Policy Including:

General Liability

Public Officials’ Liability

Law Enforcement Liability

Commercial Automobile Liability

Commercial Automobile Physical Damage

Commercial Inland Marine

Commercial Crime

Commercial Excess Liability                                             $389,981

Total………………………………………………….. $434,622

 

Estimated State Taxes &/or Fees……………………...$    1,152.01

Total Including Taxes and Fees..…………………….. $435,774.01                                                    Excess Liability:

Company:  American Alternative Insurance Company

            Coverage: Excess Liability

            Limit:  Excess of $5,000,000

            Premium: $40,674.00

            Total Policy Fees:  $1,946

            Total Fee:  $42,620.00

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor be hereby authorized to execute all documents approved by the Town Attorney’s office necessary for the Town to accept the proposal for the above insurance coverage.”

 

 

SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM: KNOLLIS JUNIOR

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –174

     WHEREAS, Knollis Junior has commenced an action against the Town for damages he sustained as a result of a collision between the car in which he was a passenger and a Town police car, and

     WHEREAS, Knollis Junior also commenced an action against the driver of the vehicle in which he was a passenger, and

     WHEREAS, Knollis Junior has proposed that the matter proceed to trial with a cap on damages of $18,000 with the jury to decide if the Town or the driver had any liability and, if so, what percentage, and

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office has recommended authority to proceed to trial based on the above conditions,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby authorizes the Town Attorney’s Office to proceed to trial based upon the conditions set forth above.

 

 

OPEN PERIOD FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

No one wished to address the Town Board this evening.

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

 

Resolution 2008-175

     RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Open Period for Public Participation held this evening, February 27, 2008, be hereby closed at 10:30 PM.

 

 

SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE: PETITION OF HIGHVIEW HILLS LLC FOR ZONING MAP AMENDMENT

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

Resolution No. 2008-176

     RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that a Public Hearing be hereby held on March 12, 2008, at 8:00 PM at Ramapo Town Hall, 237 Route 59, Suffern, NY, for the purpose of  receiving public comment on a PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 10-2004 (ZONING LAW) TO CHANGE  THE ZONING MAP OF THE TOWN OF RAMAPO (re: Petition of Highview Hills LLC).

 

 

SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE: PETITION OF HIGHVIEW HILLS LLC FOR SPECIAL PERMIT OR ACTIVE ADULT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

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

Resolution No. 2008-177

       RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that a Public Hearing be hereby held on March 12, 2008, at 8:05 PM at Ramapo Town Hall, 237 Route 59, Suffern, NY, for the purpose of  receiving public comment on the application of HIGHVIEW HILLS, LLC at 90 Highview Road, Suffern, New York 10901 for Special Permit approval pursuant to Section 376-163 of the Zoning Law of the Town of Ramapo and a designation pursuant to Section 280-a(4) of the Town Law for an Active Adult Housing Development for a project entitled HIGHVIEW HILLS. 

 

 

DECLARATION OF EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE SURPLUS

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

Resolution No. 2008-178

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

 

YEAR             MAKE                        MODEL                                  VIN #

 

2000                Chevrolet                     Pick Up                        1GCEC14W5YZ327910

2002                Ford                             Pick Up                        1FTNX21L62ED12156          

 

Canon Color Laser 900 Copy Machine, Serial Number NJC07686

Realistic (Radio Shack) Model 100 Moviecorder, Serial Number 70603856

 

and

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

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

 

 

REQUEST FOR HOME RULE LEGISLATION: TOWN OF RAMAPO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

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

Resolution No. 2008 –179

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo wishes to establish an Industrial Development Agency, and

     WHEREAS, Section 856 of the General Municipal Law provides that an Industrial Development Agency can be established by a special act of the New York State Legislature,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby requests that the New York State Legislature approve a special act authorizing the Town of Ramapo to establish an Industrial Development Agency, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is authorized to provide a certified copy of this Resolution to the following State Legislators:

 

Honorable Thomas Morahan

Honorable Ellen Jaffe

Honorable Kenneth Zebrowski

 

 

AUTHORIZATION TO BRING DISCIPLINARY CHARGES – POLICE OFFICER

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –180

     WHEREAS, Police Chief Peter Brower has recommended that disciplinary charges be brought against Police Officer James Curley, and

     WHEREAS, the bringing of charges against Officer Curley requires a hearing be held before an independent Hearing Officer with respect to said charges,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board, acting as the Police Commission of the Town of Ramapo, authorizes Chief Peter Brower to bring disciplinary charges against Office Curley, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the hearing of charges be brought by Chief Peter Brower as against Office Curley shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of applicable State law in the Office of the Town Attorney of the Town of Ramapo, 237 Route 59, Suffern, New York 10901 before an independent Hearing Officer appointed pursuant to Section 11.2 of the Agreement between the Town of Ramapo Police Benevolent Association, effective January 1, 2003, and pursuant to the rules for the conduct of disciplinary hearings set forth in Resolution No. 2002-604.

 

 

AUTHORIZATION TO APPOINT HEARING OFFICER: REVOCATION OF AUTORITY TO CONDUCT ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS

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

Resolution No. 2008 –181

     WHERESAS, the Town Board, by previous Resolution, authorized Tri-State Inspection Agency, Inc. to conduct electrical inspections within unincorporated Ramapo, and

     WHEREAS, Alan M. Simon, Director of Planning and Zoning Administration, has recommended that the authorization for Jeff Glanstein, of 70 Hasbrouk Drive, Woodbourne, New York 12788, to conduct electrical inspections be terminated, and

     WHEREAS, Jeff Glanstein has requested a hearing with respect to his termination of his authorization to conduct electrical inspections,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby appoints Paul Baum, Esq., 50-A S. Main Street, Spring Valley, NY  10977 to serve as a hearing officer with respect to the termination of the authority of Jeff Glanstein to conduct electrical inspections and make a recommendation to the Town Board at a fee of $180.00 per hour at a mutually agreeable date.

 

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR POLICE OFFICER TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR COMPENSATORY TIME

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –182

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo has brought disciplinary charges against a Town of Ramapo Police Officer, and

     WHEREAS, said Officer is currently suspended without pay, and

     WHERESA, the Officer, the PBA and PBA Counsel have requested permission to allow the Officer to cash in previously earned compensatory time, and

     WHEREAS, the current collective bargaining agreement permits officers to cash in compensatory time upon separation from employment, and

     WHEREAS, the Chief of Police recommends approval of the Officer’s request on a non-precedential basis,

     NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby grants the above Officer permission to receive compensation for his previously earned compensatory time, subject to the following:

1.                  Ramapo PBA must agree that the above permission is limited to the above Officer and will not be used as a precedent for any future requests and that this request is based on the particular personal factors of this case.

2.                  The Officer agrees that notwithstanding the determination of the disciplinary charges, the cash-in of compensatory days shall be final and binding, and

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

 

 

TERMINATION OF GROUNDS WORKER – PARKS & RECREATION

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

 

Resolution No. 2008-183

     WHEREAS the Town Board, by Resolution Number 2008-46, appointed Keith Salberg to the position of Groundsworker at the Town of Ramapo Parks and Recreation Department, subject to pre-employment physical clearance by Rockland County, and

     WHEREAS, the County of Rockland, by letter dated February 11, 2008, has advised that Keith Salberg is not medically cleared for the position of Groundsworker,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby terminate Keith Salberg from the position of Groundsworker, retroactive to February 23, 2008.

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR TWO POLICE EMPLOYEES TO ATTEND 2008 GOV/SEC US LAW HOMELAND SECURITY CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 22ND – 25TH

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

Resolution 2008-184

     WHEREAS,  Police Chief Peter Brower, has requested authorization for Lt. Brad Weidel and PO Omar Olayan to attend the 2008 Gov/Sec US Law Homeland Security Conference to be given in Washington, D.C. from 4/22/08 – 4/25/08, and

    WHEREAS, expenses will include hotel (1 room, 3 nights) at $900.00, parking $40/day ($120.00), meals ($50 per person/ per day totaling $400) and gas/tolls  totaling approximately $75.00

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that permission be hereby granted for  Lt. Brad Weidel and PO Omar Olayan  to have overnight accommodations with total costs not to exceed $1600.00, and

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

Source of Funds: 3120AB.3465 (Schools, Seminar & Travel)

 

 

AMENDMENT OF 2007 BUDGET: RECEIPT OF FUNDS – JOINT TERRORISM TASK FORCE

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

Resolution No. 2008 – 185

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo is in receipt of $1,210.25 from the Joint Terrorism Task Force, and

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

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

 

            Increase Revenues:  AB.24390 (Cops Federal Grants) by $1,210.25

            Increase Appropriations:  3120AB.3101 (Police Overtime) by $1,210.25

 

to reflect receipt of the above funds for December of 2007.

 

 

AMENDMENT OF 2007 BUDGET: RECEIPT OF FUNDS – NYS S.T.E.P. GRANT

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

Resolution No. 2008 –186

     WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a New York State S.T.E.P. grant in the amount of $4,939.59, 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.233892 (Traffic Safety) by $4,939.59 and

            Increase Appropriations 3120AB.3101 (Police Overtime) by $4,939.59

 

to reflect receipt of the above grant.

 

 

AMENDMENT OF 2008 BUDGET: RECEIPT OF FUNDS – DEA SEIZURE

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

Resolution No. 2008 –187

     WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of $3,416.26 in crime forfeiture funds from the United States Marshall’s Service, and

     WHEREAS, receipt of said funds is not reflected in the 2008 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 2008 Town budget as follows:

 

            Increase Revenues AB.24391 (US Dept. of Justice) by $3,416.26 and

Increase Appropriations 3120AB.3406 (Drug Forfeiture Expenditures) by $3,416.26

 

to reflect receipt of said funds.

 

 

APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER: JOSEPH T. ST. LAWRENCE CENTER – FANSHAW (ELECTRICAL WORK)

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

Resolution No. 2008 – 188

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2006-586 and 2006-551 approved two Change Orders to the agreement for the electrical component of the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Center with Fanshawe, Inc. d/b/a Rockland Electric and increased the contract amount to $1,569,239.00, and

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2006-670, approved Change Orders numbers 3, 4, 5, and 6 and increased the contract amount to $1,701,799.75, and

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-333, approved Change Order No. 7 and increased the contract amount to $2,011,314.41, and

     WHEREAS, John Longo, the Project Architect, has recommended that the following Change Order be approved:

 

  Change Order No. 8              1. Furnish all labor, equipment and materials

                                                    to make the miscellaneous electrical

                                                    changes in the food service area (concession

                                                    stand)                                                                   $1,172.75

                                                2. Furnish all labor, equipment and materials

                                                    to make additional wiring connections at

                                                    the air structure and at the RPZ location

                                                    for irrigation system                                   $1,885.24

                                                3. Furnish all labor, equipment and materials

                                                    to install a new fire alarm panel (FACP)

                                                    in the comfort station in order to separate

                                                    building communications                                        $8,004.23

                                                4. Furnish all labor, equipment and materials

                                                    to change two (2) smoke detectors to heat

                                                    detectors in the men’s locker room as

                                                    directed by the Town Fire Marshall           $1,280.97

                                                            Total Change Order:                                   $12,343.19

 

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Change Order No. 8 is hereby approved and the contract for the electrical component of the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Center with Fanshawe, Inc. d/b/a Rockland Electric is increased from $2,011,314.41 to $2,023,657.60, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ilan Schoenberger, the Director of Finance, is hereby authorized to pay all the above Change Orders and all other costs necessary to complete the project from Bonds previously authorized for Improvement and Embellishment of Parks.

Source of Funds:  7197H43.34460

 

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR TOWN CLERK TO ATTEND NYS TOWN CLERKS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – APRIL 27TH – APRIL 30TH

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

Resolution No. 2008-189

             WHEREAS, Christian G. Sampson, Ramapo Town Clerk, has requested authorization to attend the New York State Town Clerks Association Annual NYSTCA Conference in Saratoga Springs, New York  April 27- April 30, 2008, and

       WHEREAS, arrangements for the Conference call for an overnight stay of three evenings at $639 for lodging and meals, registration for $120 and additional fees (approximately $165 for mileage) with a total cost not to exceed $925.00,  which has been budgeted for in 2008,

        NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that permission be hereby granted for CHRISTIAN G. SAMPSON, TOWN CLERK  to attend the New York State Town Clerks Association Annual Conference to be held in Saratoga Springs, NY  from April 27th through April 30th inclusive, said cost not to exceed $925.00, and

        BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said expense incurred by the above at this Conference is to be considered a proper Municipal Charge under Town Law, Section 116(12) and General Municipal Law, Section 77B.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET - SCHOOLS & SEMINARS 1410A.3465

 

NEW BUSINESS

AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 2008-132: SPORTS EXPOSITION – USE OF PARKING LOT

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

Resolution No. 2008 –190

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2008-132, approved an agreement with ASA/Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Exposition, LLC for use of the Spook Rock Golf Course and Spook Rock Pool parking lots as well as traffic control services by the Police Department for the period February 28, 2008 through March 2, 2008, and

     WHEREAS, the agreement needs to be revised with respect to the cost for police services as well as the cost for use of the lots,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Resolution is amended to read as follows:

     “WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a request from ASA/Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Exposition, LLC, P.O. Box 4720, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03802, to utilize the Spook Rock Golf Course and Spook Rock pool parking lots from February 28, 2008 though March 2, 2008 as well as traffic control from the Town Police during its show at Rockland Community College,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby agrees to enter into an agreement with ASA/Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Exposition, LLC for use of the Spook Rock Golf Course and Spook Rock Pool parking lots as well as traffic control services by the Police Department for the period February 28, 2008 and through March 2, 2008, subject to the following terms:

 

1.                  Fee of $110.00 per hour for each Police Officer (average salary + benefits + 5%)

2.                  Fee of $500.00 per parking lot per day, if used

3.                  Town to be named as additional insured with respect to use of the two parking lots, and

 

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with ASA/Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Exposition, LLC in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.”

 

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS:

Councilwoman Hunter – Big Screen Classics will begin again this year on March 8th: Gary Grant, Eva Marie Saint in “North by Northwest”.

Councilman Stein – Monday, May 12th – Blood Drive – Sponsored by Town of Ramapo

 

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT

There was no report this evening.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

The following resolution was moved and seconded by the entire Town Board:

 

                                                            Resolution No. 2008-191

     RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Regular Meeting of the Ramapo Town Board held this evening, February 27, 2008, be hereby adjourned in memory of Jerralee “Jerre” Vanderhoef, mother of Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef  and Ramapo developer Rubin “Ruby” Josephs ,both of whom passed away late last month. 

     Mrs. Vanderhoef , “Jerre” as she liked to be called, in addition to being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother,  was an artist in her own right and an art teacher at the Rockland Center for the Arts where she also served as a volunteer Board Member.

     Mr. Josephs, known as “Ruby” to his friends, was a builder, real estate developer and investor. A holocaust survivor,  Ruby was a devotee and contributor to many Jewish causes both in Ramapo and abroad in Israel.

 

                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                Christian G. Sampson

                                                                                                Town Clerk