MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RAMAPO TOWN BOARD HELD ON JUNE 11, 2008

 

The Town Board of the Town of Ramapo convened a Regular Meeting of the Ramapo Town Board on Wednesday, June 11, 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 Deputy Town Clerk, Michele Lowy 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

                                    Dep. Town Clerk       Michele Lowy

 

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

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

OPEN PERIOD FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

No one wished to address the Town Board this evening.

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

 

Resolution No. 2008-406

     RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Open Period for Public Participation held this evening, June 11, 2008, be hereby closed at 8:01 PM.

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

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

 

                                                  Resolution No. 2008-407

     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:

 

May 28, 2008  -  Regular

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PROJECT AT CAMP SCUFFY: AIR CLEAN INCORPORATED

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –408

     WHEREAS, an examination of the basement at the main house at Camp Scuffy revealed the presence of asbestos, and

     WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca, Director of Parks and Recreation, is in receipt of a proposal from Air Clean Incorporated, 450 South River Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601, for abatement of the asbestos at the main house at Camp Scuffy in the amount of $7,950, and

     WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca and the Town Attorney’s Office have reviewed the proposal and recommend its acceptance,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the proposal of Air Clean Incorporated for abatement of asbestos at the main house at Camp Scuffy in the amount of $7,950, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Air Clean Incorporated in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office, and

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

            Transfer $7,950 from 7197H18.39909 (Neighborhood Parks and Recreation) to

            A25031

to fund the above project.

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

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: PAINTING OF POOL BUILDINGS: MORT HABER PAINTING

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –409

     WHEREAS, the buildings at the Spook Rock and Saddle River Pools are in need of  painting, and

     WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation has solicited proposals for the above painting, and

     WHEREAS, Daniel G. Covert, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation, has recommended that the lowest proposal of Mort Haber Painting, 11 Sheridan Avenue, Sloatsburg, New York 10974, in the amount of $13,100 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 Mort Haber Painting in the amount of $13,100 for painting of the buildings at the Spook Rock and Saddle River Pools, and

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

Source of Funds:  7180A.3446 (Property Repair and Maintenance)

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC SERVICE AT LAKE SUZANNE: DE LEONARDIS ELECTRIC

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –410

     WHEREAS, the Town is proposing to install an aerator in the center of Lake Suzanne, and

     WHEREAS, installation of an aerator requires the installation of underground electric service at Lake Suzanne, and

     WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca, Director of Parks and Recreation, solicited proposals for the installation of the above underground electric service, and

     WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca has recommended that the Town accept the lowest proposal of DeLeonardis Electric, P.O. Box 108, Garnerville, New York 10923, in the amount of $7,250, 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 from DeLeonardis Electric for the installation of underground electric service at Lake Suzanne in the amount of $7,250, and

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

Source of Funds:  7197H14.344622 (Capital)

 

 

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: COORDINATOR OF RETENTION OF ART WORK

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 – 411

     WHEREAS, Mesifta Beth Shraga, the owner of 96 Camp Hill Road, by letter dated April 9, 2008, has advised the Town that the property contains a home which was formerly occupied by Burgess Meredith and further that said home, as well as the property, contains various artifacts and works of art, and

     WHEREAS, Mesifta Beth Shraga has offered to donate to the Town the above artifacts and art work, and

     WHEREAS, in order to obtain such artifacts and art work, the Town requires the services of a consultant experienced in the transportation and storage of art work,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby retains Janet Burnet of 20 Spook Rock Road to assist the Town in cataloging, transportation and storage of the above artifacts and art work at a fee of $100/hour, total fee not to exceed $2,000.00, and

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

Source of Funds : 1670A.3452 – Town Hall Consultant

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION  - WORKERS COMPENSATION: PMA MANAGEMENT CORP.

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –412

    WHEREAS, the Town presently self-insures its workers’ compensation claims, and

    WHEREAS, the Town currently has an agreement with Triad Group, LLC to provide third party administrative services with respect to the Town’s workers’ compensation self-insurance program on a month to month basis, and

    WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a proposal dated May 28, 2008 from PMA Management Corp., 5789 Widewaters Parkway, Dewitt, New York 13214 to provide third party administrative services at the following terms:

            1.         Term : 2 year commencing August 1, 2008 thru July 31, 2011

            2.         Fee :     1st year - $26,000

                                    2nd year - $27,000

            3.         Medical Bill Review Fee : 25% of savings, and

     WHEREAS, Linda Condon and Nat Oberman have reviewed the above proposal and recommends its acceptance,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the above proposal of PMA Management Corp. to provide third party administrative services with respect to the Town’s workers’ compensation self-insurance program for the period August 1, 2008 through July 31, 2011 subject to the terms set forth above, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with PMA Management Corp. in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s office, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town hereby terminates its agreement with Triad Group, LLC effective July 31, 2008.

Source of Funds : 1710CSW. 341710

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: PURCHASE OF GARBAGE DRUM LIDS: GMF INDUSTRIES INC.

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

 

 

 

Resolution No. 2008-413

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited proposals for the purchase of one hundred (100) drum tops for 30 gallon receptacles, and

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office has recommended that the lowest proposal of GMF Industries, Inc. in the amount of $8,335.00 be accepted,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the proposal of GMF Industries, Inc. of 512 Airport Executive Park, Nanuet, NY 10954, for the purchase of one hundred (100) drum tops for 30 gallon receptacles, in the amount of $8,335.00 be accepted, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a letter agreement with GMF Industries, Inc., in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

Source of Funds: Operating 8160A. 3408

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR FOOD SERVICE AT POOLS – FIRST CLASS CATERERS

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –414

     WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca, Director of Parks & Recreation, is in receipt of a proposal  dated May 29, 2008 from First Class Catering, Inc. to provide food and beverage service at Town Pools with the Town receiving 30% of all revenue from the sale of food and beverage, and

     WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca has reviewed the proposal and recommends its acceptance,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the proposal of First Class Catering, Inc. to provide food and beverage service at all Town Pools for the 2008 pool season at the terms set forth in the proposal with the additional conditions that outside food can be brought in and that First Class Catering, Inc. will provide a vending drinking machine to be available when the concession will be closed, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a license agreement with First Class Catering, Inc. in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s office.

 

 

ADOPTION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION: MAPLE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –415

     WHEREAS, the Town will be reconstructing Maple Avenue in Monsey consisting of the installation of curbs, sidewalks, turning lanes, drainage improvements, lampposts and traffic signal improvements 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 Environmental Assessment Forms, 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 June 11, 2008.

 

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS: GAME COURTS AT CAMP SCUFFY

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

 

Resolution No. 2008-416

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for the Reconstruction of Three Game Courts (Non-Tennis) at Camp Scuffy, and

     WHEREAS,  bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on May 29, 2008, in accordance with the provisions of the law, and

     WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca, Director of Parks and Recreation, recommends the acceptance of the sole bid submitted by DeRosa Tennis Contractors, Inc., and

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

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by DeRosa Tennis Contractors, Inc. of 438 Center Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 for:

                                    Total Bid Price:             $135,000.00

be hereby approved and accepted, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Ramapo Town Clerk is hereby authorized to return the bid deposit of the successful bidder upon the execution of a Contract with the Town, and

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

Source of Funds: Capital 7197H14.344617 - $80.000,    7197H14.34460   - $55,000.

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS: PURCHASE OF PAPER AND PLASTIC PRODUCTS

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

 

Resolution No. 2008-417

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for the Purchase of Paper and Plastic Products, and

     WHEREAS, bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on April 28, 2008, in accordance with the provisions of the law, and

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office recommends the acceptance of the lowest aggregate conforming bids, generally by category, submitted by Eastern Bag & Paper Group; Mivila Foods; and, Calico Industries, Inc.,

     NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by Eastern Bag & Paper Group of 200 Research Drive, Milford, CT 06460 for:

            8 oz. Wax Coated Cold Cups, 2,000/case                    @$91.00/case

            12 oz. Wax Coated Cold Cups, 2,500/case                  @$72.40/case

            10 oz. Paper Hot Cups, 1,000/case                              @$38.00/case

            Lids for 10 oz. Hot Cups, 1,000/case                           @$26.00/case

            8 oz. Paper Hot Cups, 1,000/case                                @$34.00/case

            5” Plastic Spoons, 1,000/case                                       @$6.75/case

            5” Plastic Forks, 1,000/case                                         @$6.75/case

            5” Plastic Knives, 1,000/case                                        @$6.75/case

            2-Ply Toilet Tissue, 96 rolls/case                                   @$33.50/case

            Luncheon Napkins, 13”x13”, 6,000/case                      @$25.00/case

            Kitchen Foil, 18” Width, 500’ roll/box              @$19.00/box

            Plastic Stirrers, 10,000/case                                          @$10.00/case

            Paper Placemats, 10”x14”, 1,000/case             @$1l.00/case

            Sterno, 8 oz., 72/case                                                   @$36.90/case

            Paper Table Covers, White, 300’roll                             @$10.60/roll

            #42R Cone Cups, 5,000/case                                       @$61.00/case

            Brown Roll Paper Towels, 12 rolls/case                        @$17.25/case

Roll Towels for Hands-Free Dispenser,             @$20.90/case

            Color: Natural

be hereby approved and accepted, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by Mivila Foods of 226 Getty Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07503 for:

            6” Paper Plates, 1,000/case                                          @$8.75/case

            9” Paper Plates, 1,200/case                                          @$12.25/case

            6” Heavy Duty Plastic Plates, 1,000/case                      @$27.50/case

            9” Heavy Duty Plastic Plates, 500/case             @$29.20/case

            Compact Napkins, 8,000/case                                      @$22.90/acse

            Plastic Food Handler Gloves, 1,000/box                       @$4.75/box

            12 oz. Plastic Bowls, 1,000/case                                   @$28.95/case

            Plastic Table Covers, White, 300’ roll               @$9.95/roll

            9” Plastic Coated Plates, 1,000/case                             @$19.25/case

            Toilet Seat Covers, ½ Fold, 20 pkgs/case                     @$29.95/case

            9” White Coated Plates, 1,000/case                              @$32.95/case

be hereby approved and accepted, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by Calico Industries, Inc. of 9045 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701-2005 for:

 

            C-Fold Towels, 2,400/case                                          @$13.24/case

            23x17x46 Liners, 3 Mil, 100/case                                 @$23.94/case

            23x10x39 Liners, 3 Mil, 100/case                                 @$21.10/case

            15x9x23 Liners, 1 ½ Mil, 500/case                               @$21.24/case

            16x14x36 Liners, 1 ½ Mil, 250/case                             @$21.34/case

            30x37 Liners, 500/case                                                @$18.94/case

            40x48 Liners, 250/case                                                @$22.34/case

            Plastic Food Wrap, 18” Width, 2,000’roll/box  @$12.07/box

            Roll Towels, Recycled, 30 rolls/case                             @$17.32/case

be hereby approved and accepted, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign letter agreements with Eastern Bag & Paper Group; Mivila Foods; and, Calico Industries, Inc., in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

Source of Funds: Various Operating

 

 

AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 2008-87: COURT STENOGRAPHIC SERVICES

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 – 418

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2008 – 87, approved an agreement with Patricia J. Marsh of Sloatsburg, New York, to be retained as a Court Reporter for the transcribing of the minutes of the Town of Ramapo Justice Court for the year 2008, and

     WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to grant an increase of five (5%) percent for all of the fees to be paid to Ms. Marsh for service as Court Reporter,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Resolution 2008 – 87 is hereby amended to read as follows:

WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo is desirous of retaining a Court Reporter for transcribing of the minutes of the court proceedings of the Town of Ramapo Justice Court, and

     “WHEREAS, PATRICIA J. MARSH, of Sloatsburg, New York, has submitted a proposal to perform services as a Court Stenographer for the following fees:

 

$204.75 for a full-day session, such session being defined as seven (7) hours with a one (1) hour break for lunch

 

$157.50 for a half-day session, such session being defined as three-and-a-half

(3 ½ ) hours

 

$157.50 for a night court session, such session being defined as three-and-a-half

(3 ½ ) hours commencing after 5:00 p.m.

 

$36.75 per hour for any hour worked after initial session

 

Monthly advance - $2,700.00

 

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that PATRICIA J. MARSH, of Sloatsburg, New York, be hereby retained as

 

 

Court Reporter for the transcribing of the minutes of the Town of Ramapo Justice Court proceedings at a fee of $157.50 for a half-day and $204.75 for a full day, $157.50 for a night court session and $36.75 for any extra hour, effective January 1, 2008, said amount to be charged to Account 1110A.3457:  Justice Court Per Diem, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the services are to be performed for the year 2008, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor be hereby authorized to execute an agreement with PATRICIA J. MARSH in accordance with the foregoing Resolution, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if Patricia J. Marsh is unable to attend a regularly scheduled court session and the Town obtains the services of a substitute stenographer, then the cost of the substitute stenographer shall be deducted from the monthly stipend paid to Patricia J. Marsh the month following the court session(s) which she has not attended.  However, no deduction shall occur if Patricia J. Marsh has worked hours equal to or in excess of the hourly equivalent of the monthly stipend for said month.”

 

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR ONE POLICE OFFICER TO ATTEND BASIC POLICE SNIPER SCHOOL AT FORT DIX, NJ – OCTOBER 14TH – 23RD

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

 

Resolution No.  2008 - 419

     WHEREAS,  Police Chief Peter F. Brower, has requested authorization for Police Officer Chris Morris to attend the Basic Sniper School  given by the FBI Academy  in Fort Dix, NJ from October 14 - 23, 2008, and

     WHEREAS, costs for lodging will be paid by the REACT Team; the approximate cost to the Town will cover food, tolls and gas (with use of a department car ),  will not exceed $650.00,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that permission be hereby granted for Police Officer Chris Morris to have overnight accommodations with total costs not to exceed $650.00, 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. 34011

 

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR ONE D.A.R.E. OFFICER TO ATTEND THE NYS DARE OFFICERS CONFERENCE IN AUBURN, NY – OCTOBER 19TH – 24TH

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

 

Resolution No.  2008 - 420

     WHEREAS,  Police Chief Peter F. Brower, has requested authorization for DARE Officer Chris Dodrill to attend the NYS Dare Officers Conference in Auburn, NY, October 19-24, 2008, and

     WHEREAS, expenditures necessary include registration $350.00, lodging at $400.00 ($79.95/night x 5) and food and gas of $300.00 and will not exceed $1100.00 and has been budgeted from the DARE account,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that permission be hereby granted for Police Officer Dodrill to have overnight accommodations with total costs not to exceed $1100.00, 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.3414 (D.A.R.E)

 

AMENDMENT OF 2008 TOWN BUDGET: RECEIPT OF DONATION FOR OVER 90 LUNCHEON – PROVIDENT BANK

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –421

     WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a donation in the amount of $1,988 from Provident Bank toward the cost of the Town’s Over-90 luncheon, and

     WHEREAS, receipt of said donation 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 the Department of finance to amend the 2008 Town Budget as follows:

 

            Increase Revenues A.22705 (Donation) by $1,988 and

            Increase Appropriations 1670A.3495 (Commemorations) by $1,988

 

to reflect receipt of the above donation.

 

 

AMENDMENT OF 2008 TOWN BUDGET: STUDENT WORKERS IN BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 – 422

     WHEREAS, the Building, Planning and Zoning Department has requested an amendment of its department budget to retain two student office workers,

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

 

            Transfer $6800.00 from Account 3620B.3452 (Consultant) to

            Account 3620B.3104 (Seasonal)

 

to fund the above two student office workers.

 

 

AMENDMENT OF 2008 TOWN BUDGET: RECEIPT OF FUNDS: JOINT TERRORISM TASK FORCE

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –423

     WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of $472.55 from the Joint Terrorism Task Force, 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 the Department of Finance, is hereby authorized to amend the 2008 Town Budget as follows:

 

            Increase Revenues:  AB.24390 (Cops Federal Grants) by $472.55 and

            Increase Appropriations:  3120AB.3101 (Police Overtime) by $472.55

 

to reflect receipt of the above funds for April of 2008.

AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT: ORCHARD HILLS PARK PROJECT – TURCO GOLF INC.

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –424

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by previous resolution, entered into an agreement with Turco Golf, Inc. of 2112 Orange Avenue, Suffern, New York for the construction of a comfort station at Orchard Hills Park, and

     WHEREAS, the total contract amount was $205,982.15, and

     WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a request from Turco Golf, Inc. for an additional payment of $9,280.00 for the paving of the Orchard Hills Park parking lot due to the fact that the paving of the parking lot was delayed at the request of the Parks & Recreation Department from 2005 to 2008 with the result that the cost of the paving has increased in the amount of $9,280.00, and

     WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca, Director of Parks & Recreation, has reviewed the request and recommends the additional payment of $9,280.00 for the paving of the parking lot at Orchard Hills Park,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby increases the contract amount for the construction of the Orchard Hills comfort station from $205,982.15 to $215,262.15, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to pay the additional contract amount, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to amend the 2008 town budget as follows:

            Transfer $9,280.00 from Account 7197H18.39909 (Neighborhood Parks and Recreation) to Account H14.25031 (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 7197H14.344610 (Recreation – Orchard Hills).

 

 

AUTHORIZATION TO CORRECT NUISANCE: 2 TIOKEN ROAD, S.V.

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –425

     WHEREAS, The Town Board is in receipt of a memorandum from Robert Hooper, Deputy Building Inspector dated June 5, 2008 that the property located at 2 Tioken Road, Spring Valley, New York and identified on the Town of Ramapo Tax Map as Section 50.10/2/59 is in violation of Section §302.4 of the Property Maintenance Chapter of the New York State Building Code in that weeds and plant growth have grown on the property in excess of 10 inches, and

     WHEREAS, Robert Hooper, has advised that the excess growth of weeds and plant growth creates a health hazard to the neighboring property owners in that it allows mosquitoes to flourish, and

     WHEREAS Robert Hooper, has advised that the owner of the above property has refused to cut the weeds and plant growth, despite written requests, and

     WHEREAS Robert Hooper, has requested that the Town Board authorize the above property be mowed by the Town, the cost to be charged to the owner of the property.

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that based upon the above memorandum from Robert Hooper, the condition of the above property creates a public health nuisance which must be corrected immediately.   

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Ramapo Highway Department is hereby authorized to mow the property at 2 Tioken Road, Spring Valley, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Scott Shedler, the Assessor is hereby authorized to assess the cost of the above mowing as a lien against the above property.

 

 

APPROVAL OF FIRE HYDRANT(S) – RONALD DRIVE, MONSEY

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

 

                                        Resolution No. 2008 – 426

                  WHEREAS, Tom Buckley, the Fire Inspector of the Town of Ramapo, is in receipt of a proposal from United Water New York for the installation of one (1) fire hydrant in the Town of Ramapo, New York  as listed below:

           

            Hydrant #1 -  X11216 – installed between #9 and #10 Ronald Drive

 

      WHEREAS, Tom Buckley, Ramapo Fire Inspector recommends that said proposal be accepted,

                   NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Tom Buckley, the Fire Inspector, is hereby authorized to accept the proposal of United Water New York to install the above fire hydrants with respect to the above location.

 

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR HIRING OF SUMMER INTERNS

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –427

     WHEREAS, various Town Hall Departments require the services of various student summer office workers,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby authorizes the hiring of the following student summer office workers for June, July and August of 2008:

 

            Alana Corry                 Building, Planning & Zoning                  10.50/hr.

            Katie Farrison              Building, Planning & Zoning                  10.50/hr.

            Matthew Levitus           Computer Services                               12.00/hr.

            David Linke                  Assessor                                              11.00/hr.

            Ariel Solomon              Building, Planning & Zoning                    9.00/hr.

            Eric Villanueva  Assessor                                              10.00/hr.

            Julie Vilord                   Attorney                                               10.00/hr.

 

Source of Funds : Various Department Budgets – 3104 (seasonal)

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

APPOINT SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR DISCIPLINARY CHARGES: POLICE DEPARTMENT

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –428

     WHEREAS, James Curley had been employed as a Police Officer with the Town of Ramapo Police Department, and

     WHEREAS, The Town Board by previous resolution has appointed Richard Glickel, Esq., Two Crosfield Avenue, West Nyack, New York to serve as special counsel for a GML 207-c proceeding and disciplinary retirement application with respect to James Curley, and

      WHEREAS, The Town Board by previous resolution had authorized the bringing of disciplinary charges against James Curley, and

      WHEREAS, Richard Glickel, Esq. at the request and with the authorization of the Town Board has acted as special counsel for the Town with respect to the preparation and prosecution of  disciplinary charges against James Curley.

       NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby confirms the appointment of Richard Glickel, Esq., retroactive to June 1, 2007 to serve as special counsel to the Town of Ramapo with respect to the bringing of disciplinary charges against James Curley.

 

 

SET SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING: JUNE 16TH AT 6:00 PM

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

 

Resolution No. 2008-429

     RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that a Special  Meeting of the Ramapo Town Board be hereby held at 6:00 pm on Monday, June 16, 2008                                                    at Ramapo Town Hall, 237 Route 59, Suffern, New York.

 

 

COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS:

Councilman Yeger: questioned Town Attorney about responsibility for clearing sidewalks

Councilman Stein – announced that Town of Ramapo will be co-sponsoring BLOOD DRIVE at Town Hall on June 23rd from 3-8:30 pm

Councilwoman Hunter – Big Screen Classics – last two shows at Lafayette Theatre, Saturdays, 6/14 and 6/21 at 11 am, Seniors Free, all others $7.00

 

 

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT:

Supervisor St. Lawrence – the flags are flying at half-staff in memory of the 3 U.S. soldiers from the 10th Mt. Division from NY State, killed in Iraq on June 4th.  Happy Father’s Day to all.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

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

 

                                                Resolution No. 2008 – 430

     RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Regular Meeting of the Ramapo Town Board held this evening, June 11, 2008, be hereby adjourned at 8:29 pm.

                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                Michele Lowy

                                                                                                Deputy Town Clerk