MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RAMAPO TOWN BOARD HELD ON MARCH 26, 2008

 

The Town Board of the Town of Ramapo convened a Regular Meeting of the Ramapo Town Board on Wednesday, March 26, 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

                                                                             

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

 

CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING LL#10-2004 (ZONING LAW) TO CHANGE THE ZONING MAP OF THE TOWN OF RAMAPO and

CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: APPLICATION 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 PROJECT

Scheduled for this evening at 8:00 and 8:05 pm were continuations of the Public Hearings begun on March 12, 2008.  After the nature of  the public hearing was explained, the continuations ran concurrently and the following persons addressed the Town Board:

 

  1. Tirtza Jotkowitz – 19 Nelson Rd – clarified remarks made at prior meeting, also in favor of project
  2. Susan Schiller – 109 Carlton Rd West – spoke against project A/C drainage issue and traffic concerns
  3. Barbara Gruenbaum – spoke in favor of proposed project
  4. Amy Gottlieb – 115 W. Carlton Rd. -  spoke against proposed project
  5. Doris Olsen – 245 Spook Rock Rd – spoke against proposed project
  6. Phyllis Siegel – 10 Wendover Lane, Suffern – spoke against proposed project
  7. Robert Doerr – 99 Highview Rd – requested that Planning Board discussion be included as part of the Public Hearing
  8. Fern Lowenfels – 97 Montebello Rd. - spoke against proposed project
  9. Jeff Hendler – 113 Carlton Road West – spoke against proposed project
  10. Eliezer Goldfischer – 6 Meadow Lane – spoke against proposed project
  11. Julia Hendler – 113 Carlton Rd West – spoke again against proposed project
  12. Bob Gould – 95 Highview Rd – spoke again against proposed project
  13. Rachel Taub – 2 Rochelle Lane, W H – spoke against in favor of project
  14. Burt Steinberg – 36 Dana Road – spoke again in favor of the project
  15. Len Stern – 6 Pine Rd, Suffern – spoke against proposed project
  16. Terry Rice – Attorney for Applicant – addressed various issues raised by speakers during Public Hearing
  17. Bruce Stieve – Architect for project – described various aspects of physical layout of project units
  18. Jay Cosantino – Landscape Designer for Applicant – discussed buffer plans of proposed project
  19. Yisroel Gottlieb – 15 Carlton Rd West – spoke against proposed project  

 

 

CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONE CHANGE TO APRIL 9, 2008

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 – 221-A

     RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo, that the Public Hearing held March 12, 2008 and continued this evening, March 26, 2008, to solicit public comment on A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW (Petition of Highview Hills LLC) AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 10-2004 (ZONING LAW) TO CHANGE THE ZONING MAP OF THE TOWN OF RAMAPO shall hereby be continued on APRIL 9, 2008 at 8:00 P.M.

 

CONTINUE PUBLIC HEAERING ON SPECIAL PERMIT TO APRIL 9, 2008

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

 

                                                      Resolution No. 2008 – 221-B

     RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo, that the Public Hearing held March 12, 2008 and continued this evening, March 26, 2008, to solicit public comment on AN APPLICATION OF 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 Town Law for an Active Adult Housing Development Project  (Petition of HIGHVIEW HILLS LLC) shall hereby be continued on APRIL 9, 2008 at 8:00 P.M.

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

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

 

                                                Resolution No. 2008 – 222

     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:

March 12, 2008  -  Regular

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: REIMBURSEMENT FOR COST OF VIDEO EQUIPMENT – POLICE DEPARTMENT: COUNTY OF ROCKLAND

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –223

     WHEREAS, the County of Rockland wishes to provide the Town $8,677.00 as reimbursement to the Town for the cost of video equipment for a Police Department interview room, and

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby agrees to enter into an Inter-municipal agreement with the County of Rockland with respect to the above reimbursement to the  Town for the cost of video equipment for the Police Department interview room in the amount of $8,677, and

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

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: REIMBURSEMENT FOR OVERTIME – POLICE DEPARTMENT CUNTER TERRORISM TRAINING: COUNTY OF ROCKLAND

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

 

 

Resolution No. 2008 –224

     WHEREAS, the County of Rockland wishes to reimburse the Town for Police Department overtime for counter-terrorism training in the amount of $7,335.36, and

     WHEREAS, the Town, in order to receive the above funds, must enter into an Inter-municipal Agreement with the County of Rockland,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby agrees to enter into an Inter-municipal Agreement with the County of Rockland retroactive to July 1, 2006 and terminating June 30, 2008 with respect to reimbursement for Police Department overtime for counter-terrorism training in the amount of $7,335.36, and

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

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: DESIGN OF PLANS FOR RESTORATION OF MOBRAY-CLARKE: ACHTERCOL, LLC HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –225

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo, as part of its open space and historic preservation program, purchased the Mowbray-Clarke property on South Mountain Road, New City, New York, and

     WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a proposal from AchterCol LLC. Historic Preservation, 213 Piermont Avenue, Piermont, New York 10968 dated March 3, 2008 as follows:

1.                  Plans for restoration of structure

2.                  Artist’s drawings of current structure

3.                  Video of structure and property

$5,230.00

 

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the proposal of AchterCol LLC. Historic Preservation for preparation of plans for future restoration of the Mowbray-Clarke structure in the amount of $5,230, and

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

Source of Funds:  5197H40.3446025

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: REPAIR OF POOL SHELL AT RUSTIC BROOK: TODD HARRIS CO., INC.

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 – 226

     WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department has solicited proposals for repairs to the shell of the pool at Rustic Brook, and

     WHEREAS, Daniel G. Covert, Deputy Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, has recommended that the proposal of Todd Harris Co., Inc., P.O. Box 682, Corner or Talmadge Road and Sutton Place, Edison, New Jersey 08817, in the amount of $6,750 be accepted, and

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

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the proposal of Todd Harris Co., Inc. in the amount of $6,750 for repairs of the pool shell at Rustic Brook, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Finance is hereby authorized to amend the 2008 Town Budget as follows:

 

Transfer $6,750 from Account 7197H18.39907 (Neighborhood Parks and Recreation) to Account 7197H14.25031 Revenue (Improvement and Embellishment of Parks)

to fund the above project, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the source of funds for the above project is 7197H14.344624 (Improvement and Embellishment of Parks – Swim & Tennis).

 

 

SETTLEMENT OF CERTIORARI ACTION: BALDINGER V. TOWN OF RAMAPO

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –227

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

 

HARRY AND JUDY BALDINGER

                                                                        Original                       Corrected

Tax Year                     Section/Lot                 Assessment                Assessment

2006/07                       49.11-1-7.3                 $208,400                     $170,900

2007/08                       49.11-1-7.3                 $208,400                     $170,900

 

     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.

 

 

AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT: REMOV AL OF DEBRIS & WEATHERPROOFING TO MOBRAY-CLARKE: ACHTERCOL, LLC HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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

                       

Resolution No. 2008 –228

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-724, entered into an agreement with AchterCol LLC. Historic Restoration for removal of debris and weather proofing of the dwelling located on the Mowbray-Clarke property at a fee of $18,800, and

     WHEREAS, there was additional debris not originally anticipated, which had to be removed at a cost of $1153.99,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the agreement with AchterCol LLC. Historic Preservation is hereby amended to increase the contract amount from $18,800 to $19,953.99.

Source of Funds:  5197H40.3446025

 

 

AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT: CONSTRUCTION OF RAMAPO RIVER TRAILWAY

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –229

     WHEREAS, a Project for the Construction of the Ramapo River Trailway, in the Town of Ramapo, Rockland County, PIN 8758.62 (the “Project”) is eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for the apportionment of the costs such program to be borne at the ratio of 80% Federal funds and 20% non-federal funds; and

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2004-288, adopted on May 12, 2004, approved and agreed to advance the Project by making a commitment of 100% of the non-federal share of the costs of right-of-way acquisition, construction, construction inspection, and construction supervision work.

     WHEREAS, it was subsequently found necessary to include preliminary engineering work not contemplated in the original agreement authorized by the previous Resolution.

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby approves the above-subject project; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes the Town of Ramapo to pay in the first instance 100% of the federal and non-federal share of the cost of preliminary engineering, right-of-way acquisition, construction, construction inspection, and construction supervision work for the Project or portions thereof; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of $667,675.00 is hereby appropriated from Capital Accounts to cover the cost of participation in the above phases of the Project; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event the full federal and non-federal share costs of the project exceeds the amount appropriated above, the Ramapo Town Board shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount immediately upon the notification by the Ramapo Town Supervisor thereof, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ramapo Town Supervisor be and is hereby authorized to execute all necessary Agreement, certifications or reimbursement requests for Federal Aid on behalf of the Town of Ramapo with the New York State Department of Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the municipality’s first instance funding of Project costs and permanent funding of the local share of federal-aid eligible Project costs and all Project costs within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project.

 

 

AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE LOCAL SHARE OF FUNDS: N.Y.S. COUNCIL ON ARTS GRANT – CROW HOUSE

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –230

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2008-205, retained Brian Brooker Engineering, PLLC to provide engineering services with respect to the design of necessary structural repairs to Crow House in the amount of $2,300, and

     WHEREAS, the Town is eligible for a technical assistance grant in the amount of $1,200 from the New York State Council on the Arts toward the cost of the engineering services provided that the Town provides $750 as a local share,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby agrees to provide $750 as the Town’s local share with respect to a technical assistance grant from the New York State Council on the Arts in the amount of $1,200 towards the cost of engineering services for the design of necessary structural repairs for Crow House.

Source of Funds:  7110A.3446 (Parks Maintenance and Property Repairs)

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT: COMPUTER FOR BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –231

    WHEREAS, Liborio DeRario, Director of Building Administration and Zoning Enforcement, wishes to donate an Apple Imac computer for use by the Department of Building, Planning and Zoning,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts donation of the Apple Imac computer for use by the Department of Building, Planning and Zoning.

 

 

ADOPTION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION: RAMAPO RIVER TRAILWAY

The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Supervisor St. Lawrence and unanimously adopted by all board members:

 

Resolution No. 2008 –232

     WHEREAS, the Town will be constructing the Ramapo River Trailway, a shared-use path, connecting the Villages of Suffern and Hillburn in the Town of Ramapo, 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 March 26, 2008.

 

 

APPROVAL OF RETROACTIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –233

     WHEREAS, legislation will be introduced in the New York State Legislature that would grant authority for the Town to accept retroactive application by the following organization for real property tax exemptions as follows:

(a)               VILLAGE OF SLOATSBURG

96 Orange Turnpike

Sloatsburg, New York 10974

SBL: (838.44-1-10) 88 Orange Turnpike

(2007) Assessment Roll

 

(b)               VILLAGE OF AIRMONT

251 Cherry Lane

Airmont, New York 10982

SBL: (56.13-1-47) 251 Cherry Lane

(2006) Assessment Roll

 

(c)                CONG. MESIFTA BETH SHRAGA

28 Saddle River Road

Monsey, New York 10952

SBL: (33.5-2-3) 96 Camp Hill Road

(2007) Assessment Roll

 

(d)               ROCKLAND HOUSING ACTION COALITION

95 New Clarkstown Road

Nanuet, New York 10954

SBL: (47.18-2-38) 62 Sixth Street

(2007) Assessment Roll

 

(e)               CONG. KHAL TORATH CHAIM OF ROCKLAND

P.O. Box 466

Monsey, New York 10952

SBL: (56.7-1-2) 230 Maple Avenue

(2007) Assessment Roll

     WHEREAS, the State Legislature requires the Town Board to state that it will grant the retroactive tax exemptions once appropriate State authority is granted,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it has no objection to the passage of the above legislation and it hereby agrees that it will grant tax exemptions for the above properties for the tax years in question if legislation is passed and signed by the Governor.

 

 

SET PUBLIC HEARING DATES:AMENDMENT OF ZONING LAW: NOTICE PROVISIONS FOR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

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

 

                                                         Resolution No. 2008 -234

     RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that a Public Hearing be hereby held on April  23, 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 ADD NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES REGARDING APPLICATIONS TO THE ZONING BOARD AND TOWN BOARD in the Town of Ramapo.

 

 

SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE: AMENDMENT OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS: NOTICE PROVISIONS – SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 -235

     RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that a Public Hearing be hereby held on April 23, 2008, at 8:05 PM at Ramapo Town Hall, 237 Route 59, Suffern, NY, for the purpose of receiving public comment on A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF THE PLANNING BOARD WITH RESPECT TO NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES REGARDING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS in the Town of Ramapo.

 

 

EXTENSION OF BID: PURCHASE OF AUTO AND TRUCK PARTS AND SERVICE

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

 

Resolution No. 2008-236

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-234, adopted at the March 28, 2007 Town Board Meeting, accepted the bids of Middle Atlantic Warehouse Distributor d/b/a MarkAuto Parts; Wilson’s Auto & Truck, Inc.; AutoPro LLC; All Makes Truck Parts, LLC; C&C Automotive d/b/a Ramapo Auto Parts; National Gear & Piston, Inc.; and, Powertech Hydraulics, for the Purchase of Auto and Truck Parts and Service, and

     WHEREAS, the Agreements between the Town and Middle Atlantic Warehouse Distributor d/b/a MarkAuto Parts; Wilson’s Auto & Truck, Inc.; AutoPro LLC; All Makes Truck Parts, LLC; C&C Automotive d/b/a Ramapo Auto Parts; National Gear & Piston, Inc.; and, Powertech Hydraulics, provided for an extension of said Agreements for an additional one year period, subject to the mutual consent of the Town and Middle Atlantic Warehouse Distributor d/b/a MarkAuto Parts; Wilson’s Auto & Truck, Inc.; Auto Pro LLC; All Makes Truck Parts, LLC; C&C Automotive d/b/a Ramapo Auto Parts; National Gear & Piston, Inc.; and, Powertech Hydraulics have consented to the extension, and

     WHEREAS, Edward P. Dzurinko, Director of the Department of Public Works, recommends the extension of the above Agreements, and Middle Atlantic Warehouse Distributor d/b/a MarkAuto Parts; Wilson’s Auto & Truck, Inc.; Auto Pro LLC; All Makes Truck Parts, LLC; C&C Automotive d/b/a Ramapo Auto Parts; National Gear & Piston, Inc.; and, Powertech Hydraulics, have 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 Agreements between the Town and Middle Atlantic Warehouse Distributor d/b/a MarkAuto Parts of 260 Route 9W, Haverstraw, NY 10927; Wilson’s Auto & Truck, Inc. of 22 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430; Auto Pro LLC of 57-59 Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993; All Makes Truck Parts, LLC of 22 Crown Boulevard, Newburgh, NY 12550; C&C Automotive d/b/a Ramapo Auto Parts of 60 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, NJ 07430; National Gear & Piston, Inc. of 225 South 4th Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550; and, Powertech Hydraulics of 305 Island Road,

Mahwah, NJ 07430, for the Purchase of Auto and Truck Parts and Service, is hereby extended for an additional one year period, from April 9, 2008 through April 8, 2009, 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 Agreements with Middle Atlantic Warehouse Distributor d/b/a MarkAuto Parts; Wilson’s Auto & Truck, Inc.; Auto Pro LLC; All Makes Truck Parts, LLC; C&C Automotive d/b/a Ramapo Auto Parts; National Gear & Piston, Inc.; and, Powertech Hydraulics, in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING 1640A.3437 AND 1640A.34371

 

 

EXTENSION OF BIDS: PURCHASE OF AUTO AND TRUCK PARTS AND SERVICE (OEM)

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

 

Resolution No. 2008-237

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-403, adopted at the June 27, 2007 Town Board Meeting, accepted the bids of Rockland County Chevrolet Buick; Gordon Ford, Inc.; All Makes Truck Parts; National Gear & Piston, Inc.; and, Beyer Bros. Corp., for the Purchase of Auto and Truck Parts and Service (OEM-Original Equipment Manufacturer), and

     WHEREAS, the Agreements between Rockland County Chevrolet Buick; Gordon Ford, Inc.; All Makes Truck Parts; National Gear & Piston, Inc.; and, Beyer Bros. Corp., provided for an extension of said Agreements for an additional one year period, subject to the mutual consent of the Town and Rockland County Chevrolet Buck; Gordon Ford, Inc.; All Makes Truck Parts; National Gear & Piston, Inc.; and, Beyer Bros. Corp., and

     WHEREAS, Edward P. Dzurinko, Director of the Department of Public Works, recommends the extension of the above Agreements, and Rockland County Chevrolet Buick; Gordon Ford, Inc.; All Makes Truck Parts; National Gear & Piston, Inc.; and, Beyer Bros. Corp. have 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 Agreements between the Town and Rockland County Chevrolet Buick of 51 Route 9W South, P. O. Box 634, West Haverstraw, NY 10993; Gordon Ford, Inc. of Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993; All Makes Truck Parts of 22 Crown Boulevard, Newburgh, NY 12550; National Gear & Piston, Inc. of 225 South 4th Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550; and, Beyer Bros. Corp. of 109 Broad Avenue, Fairview, NJ 07022, for the Purchase of Auto and Truck Parts and Service (OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturer), is hereby extended for an additional one year period, from April 9, 2008 through April 8, 2009, 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 Agreements with Rockland County Chevrolet Buick; Gordon Ford, Inc.; All Makes Truck Parts; National Gear & Piston, Inc.; and, Beyer Bros. Corp., in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING 1640A.3437 AND 1640A. 34371

 

 

DECLARING VEHICLES AS SURPLUS

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

 

 

Resolution No. 2008-238

     WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation has advised that the following Town of Ramapo vehicles, as set forth below, are no longer functional, and should be declared surplus:

 

YEAR                         MAKE                        MODEL                                 VIN #

1998                            Jeep                             Cherokee                     1J4FJ68S7RL197500

 

GEM CARS:    Serial Numbers:            5ASAG27462F018230

                                                            5ASAG27442F025998

                                                            5ASAG27422F025997

                                                            5ASAG27472F026000

and

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

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

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL: MAINTENANCE OF HVAC SYSTEM – ST. LAWRENCE DOME

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –239

     WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department solicited proposals for maintenance of the HVAC system for the dome located at the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Center, and

     WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, has recommended that the proposal of Air Kool Mechanical Contracting, Inc., 451 North Route 9W, Congers, New York 10920, in the amount of $3,966 for the year 2008 be accepted in that it will provide additional services not provided by the other companies that submitted proposals, and it currently services the HVAC system at the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Community, Health and Sports Center,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the proposal of Air Kool Mechanical Contracting, Inc. for the maintenance of the HVAC system at the dome at the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Center for year 2008 at a fee of $3,966, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Air Kool Mechanical Contracting, Inc. in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

Source of Funds:  7160A.3446 (Property Repair and Maintenance)

 

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR FOUR POLICE OFFICERS TO ATTEND THE EMPIRE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT SAFETY CONFERENCE IN LAKE GEORGE, NY – APRIL 29TH & 30TH

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

 

Resolution No.  2008 - 240

     WHEREAS,  Police Chief Pete F. Brower, has requested authorization for   Sgt/ Martin Reilly, PO Sean Bakker, PO Michael Anton and PO Robert Collins to attend the upcoming Empire State Law Enforcement Safety Conference  which is being held in Lake George, NY from April 29 – April 30, 2008, and

     WHEREAS, expenditures necessary are for lodging only and will not exceed $500.00

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that permission be hereby granted for  Sgt. Martin Reilly and P0s  Bakker, Anton and Collins to have overnight accommodations with total costs not to exceed $500.00, 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, Seminars & Training)

 

 

AMENDMENT OF 2008 TOWN BUDGET: PURCHASE OF FURNITURE – BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –241

     WHEREAS, the Department of Building, Planning and Zoning is purchasing new office furniture, and

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

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby authorizes the Department of Finance to amend the 2008 Town Budget as follows:

 

            Transfer $1,500 from Account No. 8020B.3210 (Furniture and Furnishings) and

            $2,080 from Account No. 8020B.3461 (fuel) and

$2,100 from Account No. 3620B.3425 (Office Equipment Repair Maintenance) to Account No. 3620B.3210 (Furniture and Furnishings)

 

to fund the above purchase.

 

 

AMENDMENT OF 2008 TOWN BUDGET: TRANSFER OF FUNDS: JUSTICE COURT

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –242

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2008-157, retained Kaila Machlis as a temporary employee in the Justice Court, and

      WHEREAS, THE 2008 Department Budget does not contain specific funds allocated for the above temporary employee,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Finance Department is hereby authorized to amend the 2008 Town Budget as follows:

 

            Transfer $3,031.50 from Account No. 1110A.3100 (Salaries) to

            Account No. 1110A.3452 (Consultants)

 

to provide funds for the above position.

 

 

AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 2008-21: OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES

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

 

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     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2008-21, designated various official depositories for all Town of Ramapo funds for the year 2008,

     WHEREAS, North Fork Bank, an official depository, has changed ownership and is now called Capital One,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Resolution No. 2008-21 is hereby amended to read as follows:

 

     “Resolved by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the following banks be hereby designated official depositories for all Town of Ramapo funds for the year 2008, and that the Supervisor be hereby authorized to open and close such accounts as may be necessary and to deposit unused funds on Certificates of Deposit in the official depositories as provided for by law:

 

J P Morgan Chase

M & T Bank

Capital One

Key Bank/Union State Bank

Citizens Bank

Citibank

Union State Bank

HSBC

TD Banknorth

Provident Bank

Commerce Bank

Wachovia Bank”

 

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR TOWN VEHICLES

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

 

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     WHEREAS, Robert Hooper is currently a Deputy Building Inspector and Adam Peltz is currently an Assistant Fire Safety Inspector, and

     WHEREAS, Alan M. Simon, Director of Planning and Zoning Administration, and Lee Derario, Director of Building Administration and Code Enforcement, have recommended that the above positions be provided a Town vehicle in that said positions handle daily operations and emergencies at any time of day or night as well as any day during the week, and

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo vehicle policy provides that the Town Board, by Resolution, may provide a vehicle to a position that handles daily emergencies and operations at any time of day or night,

     WHEREAS, the Town Vehicle Committee has recommended that the above two positions be provided vehicles,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby assigns Town of Ramapo vehicles to the positions of Deputy Building Inspector and the position of Assistant Fire Safety Inspector.

 

 

APPRIL TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP & REGULAR MEETING DATES

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, 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 change the date and starting time of the second April, 2008 Town Board Workshop from Monday, April 21st to Wednesday, April 23rd at 6:30 PM

 

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the date and starting time of the second Town Board Workshop in April be changed from Monday, April 21st  to Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 at 6:30 PM to be  immediately followed by the Regular Town Board Meeting at 8 PM.

 

 

 

 

AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT APPLICATION: LOCAL GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY GRANT PROGRAM

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 New York State Legislature has passed legislation which will establish a Local Government Efficiency Grant Program which would provide financial incentives to local governments which consolidate municipal services, and

     WHEREAS, Nathan Oberman, Receiver of Taxes, has proposed to provide tax collection services to various villages within the Town,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby authorizes Nathan Oberman to submit an application for a Local Government Efficiency Grant for the Town to provide tax collection services to various villages in the Town.

 

NEW BUSINESS

There was no new business to be discussed this evening.

 

OPEN PERIOD FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The following person addressed the Town Board this evening:

 

  1. Robert Romanski – 177 Maple Avenue, Monsey – expressed concern for litter in the Lake Suzanne area

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

 

Resolution No. 2008-247

     RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Open Period for Public Participation held this evening, March 26, 2008, be hereby closed at 10:43 PM.

 

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS:

Councilwoman Hunter – outlined process in connection with Clean-up Meeting referenced by speakers during Public Participation

Councilman Stein – Blood Drive at Town Hall on June 23rd from 3pm to 8 pm.

 

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT:

Supervisor St. Lawrence – responded to Public Participation speaker in regard to Lake Suzanne – Town Board cares and is working to clean-up area, but the Lake is County Property.

 

ADJOURNMENT

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

 

                                                Resolution No. 2008 – 248

     RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Regular Meeting of the Ramapo Town Board held this evening, March 26, 2008 be hereby adjourned at 10:50 PM in memory of Thomas A. De Mont.   Mr. DeMont served the people of the Town of Ramapo for more than twenty-five years as a Police Officer. He supported his fellow officers as vice president of the PBA. Mr. DeMont also volunteered in service to children and families through the Police Athletic League (PAL), wherein he served as president, and he helped organize a local “Neighborhood Watch” program.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

 

Christian G. Sampson

Town Clerk