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

 

The Town Board of the Town of Ramapo convened a Regular Meeting of the Ramapo Town Board on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 in the Edwin Auditorium of Ramapo Town Hall, 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

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

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

 

                                                            Resolution No. 2008 - 462

     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:

                                                            June 16, 2008 – Special

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

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

 

                                                            Resolution No. 2008 – 463

      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:

                                                            June 25, 2008 – Regular

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: INTEGRA HEALTH CORP. SOLUTIONS: ALCOHOL & DRUG TESTING SERVICES

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 – 464

     WHEREAS, the Town requires the services of a contractor to provide alcohol and drug testing services, and

     WHEREAS, the Town’s  agreement with Integra Health Corporate Solutions, P. O. Box  419, Sparta, New Jersey 07871 expired on June 30, 2008, and

     WHEREAS, Linda Condon, the Director of the Personnel Department, is in receipt of a proposal from Integra Health Corporate Solutions to provide alcohol and drug testing services, and the Town requires the services of a contractor to provide alcohol and drug testing services for a twelve month period for the following fees:

                        $35.00 per D.O.T. Drug Test

                        $25.00 per D.O.T. Alcohol Test

                        $50.00 per D.O.T. Pre-Employment Physical

                        $100.00 per Post-Accident On-Site Service

                        $450.00 – Annual Administrative Fee, and

    WHEREAS, Linda Condon 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  Integra Health Corporate Solutions to provide alcohol and drug testing services subject to the fees set forth above for one year  retroactive to July 1, 2008 and terminating June 30, 2009.

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

Source of Funds:  1989A.3466 (Drug and Alcohol Testing)

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: MASER CONSULTING, P.A.: BOUNDARY SURVEY FOR PEDESTRIAN PATH

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 – 465

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo has proposed to construct a pedestrian path on the Metro-North Railroad’s right-of-way from the New York State Thruway near Monsey Glenn Park to Central Avenue, and

     WHEREAS, in order to get permission from Metro-North to construct the pedestrian path, a boundary survey must be prepared, and

     WHEREAS, Alan M. Simon, Director of Planning and Zoning Administration is in receipt of a proposal from Maser Consulting  P.A., One Crosfield Avenue, Suite 101, West Nyack, New York  10994, to prepare a boundary survey of the above right-of-way at a fee of $28,000, and

     WHEREAS, Alan M. Simon 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 Maser Consulting, P.A. to prepare a boundary survey of the Metro-North right-of-way at a fee of $28,000, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Maser Consulting, P.A. in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s office.

Source of Funds : 7197H14

 

 

APPROVAL OF INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT – REPAVING OF GEROW AVENUE

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

 

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     WHEREAS, Gerow Avenue is located partially within the Village of Spring Valley and  partially within unincorporated Ramapo, and

     WHEREAS, the Village of Spring Valley has requested that Gerow Avenue be repaved with the Town and the Village sharing equally the cost of repaving Gerow Avenue, and

     WHEREAS, Anthony Sharan, Superintendent of Highways, has advised the Town Board that the Town’s paving contractor, Tilcon New York, Inc., can repave the above road for $80,000,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby agrees to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Spring Valley whereby Gerow Avenue will be repaved at a cost of $80,000, with the Village to reimburse the Town $40,000 as its share of the cost of repaving,

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor be hereby authorized to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Spring Valley in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

Source of Funds: Capital: 5197H36.34460

 

 

SETTLEMENT OF CERTIORARI ACTION: LORTERDAN PROPERTIES

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –467

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

 

LORTERDAN PROPERTIES AT RAMAPO I, LLC.

                                                                        Original                       Corrected

Tax Year                     Section/Lot                 Assessment                Assessment

2006/07                       89/838.14-1-1.2          $   636,500                  $   318,250

2006/07                       89/38.14-1-1               $4,756,000                  $2,378,000

2006/07                       89/38.10-1-8               $     55,600                  $     27,800

2006/07                       89/838.14-1-1.1          $       3,700                  $       1,850

 

2007/08                       89/838.14-1-1.2          $   572,850                  $   286,425

2007/08                       89/38.14-1-1               $4,280,400                  $2,140,200

2007/08                       89/38.10-1-8               $       1,900                  $          950

2007/08                       89/838.14-1-1.1          $       3,700                  $       1,850

 

     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 Ramapo Central School District, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that refunds can only be made when the Petitioner is current on all tax liability.

 

 

SETTLEMENT OF CERTIORARI ACTION: WACHOVIA BANK

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –468

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

 

WACHOVIA CORPORATION

                                                                        Original                       Corrected

Tax Year                     Section/Lot                 Assessment                Assessment

2004/05                       56.10-3-38                  $190,000                     $190,000

2005/06                       56.10-3-38                  $190,000                     $179,800

2006/07                       56.10-3-38                  $180,000                     $168,650

 

     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.

 

 

APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER – MECHANICAL PORTION OF REPLACEMENT OF HVAC SYSTEM AT POLICE DEPARTMENT: T.M. BRENNAN CONTRACTORS

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –469

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-608, approved an agreement with T. M. Brennan Contractors, Inc. for the mechanical portion of the replacement of the HVAC system at the Police Department in the amount of $98,000, and

     WHEREAS, Richard A. LaGarde, Director of Buildings and Grounds, has recommended that the following Change Order be approved:

 

            Change Order No. 1                          Remove and replace

                                                                        sheet rock ceiling                   $6,596.00

 

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT REOSLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Change Order No. 1 is hereby approved and the contract price for the mechanical portion of the replacement of the HVAC system at the Police Department is hereby increased from $98,000 to $104,596.00.

Source of Funds:  Capital 5197H40.344603

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF BID: PURCHASE OF JANITORIAL SUPPLIES

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

 

Resolution No. 2008-470

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for the Purchase of Janitorial Supplies, and

     WHEREAS, bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on June 2, 2008, in accordance with the provisions of the law, and

     WHEREAS, Richard A. LaGarde, Director of Building and Grounds, recommends the acceptance of the lowest responsible bidders and lowest aggregate conforming bidders,  E.A. Morse Co., Inc.; Sterling Sanitary Supply Corp.; Wats International, Inc.; Sam Tell and Son, Inc.; W.W. Grainger, Inc.;and, Eastern Bag & Paper Group, 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 E.A. Morse Co., Inc. of 11-25 Harding Street, Middletown, NY 10940 for:                

Item #4  -  Antiseptic Lotion Cleanser,  @$61.62/case

                              Prolink MH312, 12-800 ML/case

            Item #5  - Bleach, Quart Size,                           @$13.20/case

                             Austins Bleach, 12 qts/case

            Item #12 – Neutral Cleaner,                             @$61.54/case

                              Dibbs, 180 ½ oz. packets/case

            Item #15 – Restroom Disinfectant,                    @$23.29/case

                              Sparcling, 12 qts/case

            Item #16 – Drain Cleaner, Industrial                  @$418.91/55 gal.

                              Strength, Spartan Consume

                              Micro Muscle, 55 gals

            Item #21 – Glass Cleaner, Aerosol,                  @$34.56/case

                              Prolink RA001, 12-19 oz.

                              cans/case

            Item #23 – Surface and Glass Cleaner, @$26.02/case

                              Fast N Easy,  12 qts/case

            Item #24 – Hand Cleaner,                                @$69.68/case

                              Work Pro, 5 liters/case

            Item #25 – Hand Wash, Luxury Foam, @$41.27case

                               Prolink RH250, 3/1250ML/case

            Item #38 – Lotion Skin Cleaner, #RH106         @$55.12/case

                              8/case

            Item #39 – Pink Soap, #790225, gal.               @$7.80/gal.

            Item #40 – Stainless Steel Cleaner &                @$28.97/case

                              Polish, Aerosol,

      Pro Series 200,  12/case

            Item #45 – Tile & Grout Cleaner,                     @$30.36/case

                               Rejuv RJ8 790460,

                               12 qts/case           

            Item #48 – Wasp & Hornet Kill,                       @$45.45/case

                               Spartan Bee & Wasp,

                               12-20 oz. cans/case

            Item #49 – Compact Aerosol, Fragrances,        @$68.62/case

                              Prolink Compact, 10 Fragrances,

                              12/case

            Item #50 – Compact Aerosol for above,           @$57.02 each

                              Compact Disp.

            Item #57 – Foaming Hair & Body Shampoo,    @$45.34/case

                              1250ML, #SH250 Luxury Foam

                               Hair & Body, 3/case

be hereby approved and accepted,

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by Sterling Sanitary Supply Corp. of 32-32 57th Street, Woodside, NY 11377 for:

            Item #2  - Air Freshener, Aerosol,                    @$37.45/case

                             Metered Spray, Refill,

                             Time Mist Apple, 12/case

            Item #6  - Bleach, Gallon Size,              @$12.70/case

                             Clorox, 6-1 gal/case

            Item #8  - Bowl/Urinal Cleaner,                        @$27.30/case

                             Spartan M.L.D. Bowl

                             Cleaner, 12 qts/case

            Item #10 – Cleanser, Scouring,             @$31.25/case

                              Comet, 24-21 oz cans/case

            Item #11 – Disinfectant Cleaner,                       @$35.10/case

                              Aerosol, Foaming,

                              Spartan TNT Foam,

                              12-20 oz. cans/case

            Item #14 – Dishwashing Liquid,                        @$38.90/case

                               Joy, 8-38 oz bottles/case

            Item #18 – No Rinse Floor Cleaner,                 @$30.25/pail

                              Spartan Damp Mop #3016,

                              5 gal pail

            Item #22 – Glass Cleaner, Windex,                   @$41.60/case

                              12-32 oz bottles/case

            Item #26 – Mop Handles, 57” Wood Mop       @$3.50 each

                              Handle

            Item #27 – 24” Dry Dust Mop Heads,  @$3.30 each

                              24” Disposable Dust Mop Head

            Item #28 – 24” Mop Heads,                             @$2.45 each

                              24 oz. Atlantic Cotton Mop Head,

                              #55B108WHI

            Item #36 – Pine Cleaner,                                  @$39.65/case

                              Spartan PSQ Pine Quat,

                              4 gal/case

            Item #42 – Toilet Bowl Cleaner,                       @$23.20/case

                               Spartan Germicidal Bowl

                               Cleanse, 12 qts/case

            Item #43 – Toilet Bowl Cleaner,                       @$27.30/case

                               Spartan MLD Bowl Cleaner,

                               #7225, 12 qts/case

            Item #44 – Toilet Bowl Cleaner,                       @$24.40/case

                               Spartan NABC, #7116,

                               12 qts/case

            Item #46 – Centerpull Towels, 7 2/3x   @$22.60/case

                              600 ft., Baywest #BW6002,

                              6/case

            Item #47 – Green Certified Roll Towels,           @$19.40/case

                              7 ½” x 800 ft, Natural, Baywest,

                              #BW 458, 6 rolls/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 Wats International, Inc. of 200 Manchester Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 for:

            Item #1  - Air Freshener, Aerosol,                    @$36.09/case

                             Air Sanitizer, #SPA-6085,

                             12-20 oz. cans/case

            Item #3  - All Purpose Cleaner,                        @$27.09/case

                             #SPA-3190, 12 qts/case

            Item #7  - Floor Finish Restorer,                       @$56.81/pail

                             #SPA-4330-5, 5 gal pail

            Item #9  - Carpet Cleaner, #SPA-3096,           @$29.40/case

                             4 gals/case

            Item #13 – Disinfectant Deoderant                    @$41.94/case

                              Aerosol, #SPA-6075

            Item #17 – Floor Soap, SPA-3497.55             @$408.38/55 gal drum

                              55 gals.

            Item #19 – Floor Finish, #SPA-4082                @$63.00/pail

                              5 gal pail

            Item #20 – Furniture Polish, Aerosol,                @$37.44/case

                              #SPA-6120, 12-20 oz cans/case

            Item #37 – Rinse Free Strip,                             @$42.19/pail

                              #SPA-00825, 5 gal pail

            Item #41 – Stripping Compound,                      @$42.19/pail

                              #SPA-0082-5, 5 gal pail

be hereby approved and accepted, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by Sam Tell and Son, Inc. of 300 Smith Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 for:

            Item #29 – 32” Mop Heads,                             @$2.99 each

                              Contin #4957124

            Item #30 – 17” Red Buff Pads,             @$9.92/case

                              Contin #20050, 5/case

            Item #31 – 17” Tan Buff Pads,             @$10.55/case

                              Contin 20361, 5/case

            Item #32 – 17” Black Stripping Pads,               @$9.92/case

                               Contin #20011, 5/case

            Item #33 – 20” Red Buffing Pads,                     @$12.85/case

                              Contin #20053, 5/case

            Item #34 – 20” Tan Buff Pads,             @$12.98/case

                              Contin #20286, 5/case

            Item #35 – 20” Red Buff Pads,             @$12.85/case

                              Contin #20053, 5/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 W.W. Grainger, Inc. of 1657 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 for:

            Item #51- Premium Launderable                       @$6.17 each

                            Dust Mops, 5x36, #1TZC6,

                            Tough, 5x36, Blue, 4-Ply

            Item #52 – Premium Launderable                     @$14.28 each

                              Dust Mops, 5x60, #1TZD3,

                              Tough Guy, 5x60

            Item #53 – Dust Mop Frame, 5x36,                 @$1.65 each

                              #1TZ64, Tough Guy, 5x36

            Item #54 – Dust Mop Frame, 5x60,                 @$4.47 each

                              #1TZG6,    Tough Guy, 5x60

            Item #55 – Dust Mop Handle, Wood, 60”,       @$3.45 each

                               #1TZG8,   Tough Guy, Wood

                              Size, 60”

            Item #58 – 2-Roll Toilet Tissue Dispenser,        @$9.24 each

                              #3P914, 10 5/8” x 4 ½  Projection,

                              side by side

be hereby approved and accepted, and

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

            Item #56 – Jumbo Roll Toilet Paper,                 @$23.00/case

                               8.62 diameter, 2,000’. Cascade, 12/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 E.A. Morse Co., Inc.; Sterling Sanitary Supply Corp.; Wats International, Inc.; Sam Tell and Son, Inc.; W.W. Grainger, Inc..; and, Eastern Bag & Paper Group, in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING: VARIOUS ACCOUNTS

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF BID: SADDLE RIVER ROAD SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS

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

 

Resolution No. 2008-471

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for Saddle River Road Signal Improvements, and

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

     WHEREAS, Anthony Sharan, Superintendent of Highways, recommends the acceptance of the lowest responsible bidder, Ray S. Pantel, 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 Ray S. Pantel, Inc. of 71-73 Wisner Avenue, Midletown, NY 10940 for:

                                                                            UNIT                      TOTAL

QUANTITY          DESCRIPTION                  PRICE                     PRICE

4 C.Y.              Unclassified Excavation @$300.00/c.y.             $1,200.00

                        & Disposal

100 L.F.           Conduit Excavation &               @$23.00/l.f.                 $2,300.00

                        Backfill

2 C.Y.              Sub-Base, Type 4                    @$600.00/c.y.             $1,200.00

2 C.Y.              Concrete Sidewalk                   @$800.00/c.y.             $1,600.00

20 S.F.             Embedded Detectable              @$50.00/s.f.                $1,000.00

                        Warning Units

Lump Sum        Maintenance and                      @$2,500.00                $2,500.00

                        Protection of Traffic

2 Ea.                Relocating Signs                       @$500.00/ea.              $1,000.00

                        0 to 10 SF       

2.4 C.Y.           Pole Excavation &                    @$1,200.00/c.y.          $2,880.00

                        Concrete Foundation

2 Ea.                Pull Box, Reinforced                 @$800.00/ea.              $1,600.00

                        Concrete, 26”x18”

85 L.F.             Conduit, Zinc Coated               @$20.00/l.f.                 $1,700.00

                        Steel, 2”D

15 L.F.             Conduit, Liquid-Tight                @$20.00/l.f.                 $300.00

                        Steel, 1”D

320 L.F.           Inductance Loop                      @$12.00/l.f.                 $3,840.00

                        Installation

2 Ea.                Traffic Signal Pole,                    @$5,000.00/ea.           $10,000.00

                        Bracket Mount, 20 Ft.

600 L.F.           Shielded Lead-In Cable            @$1.00/l.f.                   $600.00

860 L.F.           Inductance Loop Wire              @$2.00/l.f.                   $1,720.00

2 Ea.                Flashing Beacon Sign                @$2,800.00/ea.           $5,600.00       

                        Assembly

40 L.F.             Service Cable, 2 Conductor,     @$10.00/l.f.                 $400.00

                        #6

                                                            TOTAL BID PRICE:            $39,440.00

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 all bid bonds and/or bid checks to the respective bidders, except the bid deposit of the successful bidder, which shall be returned upon the execution of a contract with the Town, and

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

SOURCE OF FUNDS: CAPITAL 5197H36.3470

 

 

REJECTION OF BIDS: PURCHASE OF EXERCISE AND RELATED EQUIPMENT

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –472

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s office solicited bids for the purchase of exercise and related equipment, and

     WHEREAS, said bids were opened by the Town Clerk on June 30, 2008, and

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s office has recommended that all bids be rejected and new bids be solicited with a revised list of equipment,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby rejects all bids for the purchase of exercise equipment and related equipment and the Town Attorney’s office is hereby authorized to solicit new bids.

 

 

AMENDMENT OF 2008 TOWN BUDTGET: RECEIPT OF FUNDS FOR COUNTER-TERRORISM TRAINING – ROCKLAND COUNTY

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 - 473

     WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of $7,335.36 from Rockland County for Counter-Terrorism training, 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.23389 (Other Public Safety) by $7,335.36 and

            Increase Appropriations:  3120AB.3101 (Police Overtime) by $7,335.36

 

to reflect receipt of the above funds.

 

 

AMENDMENT OF 2008 TOWN BUDGET: PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL VISION HAWK IN-CAR VIDEO SYSTEM – POLICE DEPARTMENT

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –474

     WHEREAS, the Police Department wishes to purchase five (5) additional Vision Hawk In-Car Video Systems, and

     WHEREAS, the 2008 Town Budget does not contain funds specifically allocated for the above purchase,

     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 $34,283.40 from Account 3120AB.3100 (Salary) to

     Account 3120AB.3220 (Equipment)

 

to fund the above purchase.

 

AMENDMENT OF 2008 TOWN BUDGET: RECEIPT OF NEW YORK STATE S.T.E.P GRANT

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –475

     WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a New York State S.T.E.P. grant in the amount of $6,400.88, and

     WHEREAS, receipt of said grant is not reflected in the 2008 Town Budget,

     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:

 

     Increase Revenues AB.233892 (Traffic Safety) by $6,400.88 and

     Increase Appropriations 3120AB.3101 (Police Overtime) by $6,400.88

 

to reflect receipt of the above grant.

 

 

RE-APPOINTMENT OF SITE SELECTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 -476

    RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the following named persons be hereby re-appointed as members of the Site Selection Committee for Group Homes of the Town of Ramapo, for one (1) year terms, with said terms to expire May 12, 2009:

 

    Karyn Kornreich                                                                Anna Alexander

Wesley Hills, NY 10977                                                        Suffern, NY 10901

        Willy Paraison

            Spring Valley, NY 10977      

 

 

APPROVAL OF PUBLIC OFFICIAL BONDS

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

 

                                                         Resolution No. 2008 - 477

     RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo, that the following Public Official Bonds with the Western Surety Company of  South Dakota, be hereby approved and accepted, and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the originals of the Bonds be hereby filed in the Ramapo Town Clerk's Office, and a copy of each be filed in the Rockland County Clerk's office:

                                                                 BOND #    AMOUNT        EFFECTIVE

 

     Christian G.Sampson                      14548784      $ 10,000           1/5/08-1/5/10

      Town Clerk                                                                                  

 

      Christopher P. St. Lawrence         14548789      $100,000          1/5/08-1/5/10

       Supervisor

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF FERTILIZER BID

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

 

Resolution No. 2008-478

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for the Purchase of Fertilizer, 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, Daniel D. Madar, Golf Course Superintendent, recommends the acceptance of the lowest responsible bidders and lowest conforming responsible bidders, Metro Milorganite, Inc. d/b/a Metro Turf Specialists; Grass Roots Turf Products, Inc.;  John Deere Landscapes; and, Synatek,  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 Metro Milorganite, Inc. d/b/a Metro Turf Specialists of 54 Miry Brook Road, Danbury, CT 06810 for:

 

            Item #3  - Lebanon NX-Pro 16-0-30 Greens               @$.586/lb.

            Item #8  - Milorganite 6-2-0 Std.                                  @$.40/lb.

            Item #12 – Nature Safe 8-3-5 Greens                          @$.70/lb.

            Item #13 – Substitute Lebanon Pro Scape                  @$.56/lb.

                               22-0-6 w/Dimension

            Item #22 – Calcite Calcium                                           @$.44/lb.

            Item #27 – Emerald Isle Panasea Plus               @$913.35/15 gal. drum

            Item #28 – Emerald Isle FWY Seaquential 6-0-2          @$389.00/15 gal. drum

            Item #30 – Nutri-Rational Foliar N 19-1-6                   @$27.99/gal.

            Item #31 – Emerald Isle GroWin 5-1-2                        @$1.95/lb.

            Item #32 – Aquatrols Primer                                         @$1,898.00/30 gal. drum

            Item #33 – Aquatrols Dispatch                         @$1,259.00/55 gal. drum

            Item #34 – Aquatrols Aqueduct                                    @$1,295.00/30 gal. drum

            Item #36 – Emerald Isle Foliar Silica                             @$37.40/gal.

            Item #37 – Emerald Isle CPR                                       @$37.69/gal.

            Item #38 – Emerald Isle Foliar N.P K.              @$37.80/gal.

            Item #44 – Lebanon IsoTek 19-2-19 Greens                @$1.14/lb.

            Item #47 – Lebanon IsoTek 9-18-17                           @$.77/lb

            Item #49 – Nutramax Quelant Ca                                 @$17.20/ltr.

            Item #50 – Nutramax Radicular                                    @$12.50/ltr.

            Item #51 – Nutramax Macro-Sorb Foliar                     @$18.40/ltr.

            Item #60 – Lebanon NX-Pro 20-0-25                         @$.72/lb.

            Item #68 – Aquatrols Sixteen90L                                 @$68.00/gal.

            Item #70 – Nature Safe 15-2-8                                    @$.79/lb.

            Item #72 – Aquatrols Sixteen90G                                 @$2.39/lb.

            Item #75 – ProMag36                                      @$.512/lb.

be hereby approved and accepted, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by Grass Roots Turf Products, Inc. of 4 Middlebury Boulevard, Suite 7, Randolph, NJ 07869 for:

 

            Item #11 – Substitute Lebanon NX-Pro 19-0-19        @$.74/lb.

            Item #14 – Perform Solu-Cal                                        @$.41/lb. (greens)

                                                                                                @$.32/lb. (fairway)

            Item #15 – Perform Solu-Cal S                                    @$.44/lb. (greens)

                                                                                                @$.36/lb. (fairway)

            Item #19 – Lebanon Pro Scape 16-4-8                        @$.44/lb.

            Item #20 – Limestone                                                   @$.11/lb.

            Item #21 – Gypsum                                                      @$.21/lb.

            Item #23 – Lebanon IsoTek 18-2-18                           @$.75/lb.

            Item #29 – Nutri Grow Magnum 2-0-16                       @$45.00/gal.

            Item #35 – Substitute Lebanon NX-Pro 28-5-14        @$.52/lb.

            Item #43 – Sea Blend 12-1-12                         @$65.00/lb.

            Item #45 – Substitute Lebanon NX-Pro 13-20-20      @$.68/lb.

            Item #46 – Lebanon IsoTek 11-3-22                           @$.86/lb.

            Item #47 – Lebanon IsoTek 9-18-17                           @$.77/lb.

            Item #60 – Lebanon NX-Pro 20-0-25                         @$.72/lb.

            Item #61 – Lebanon NX-Pro 22-5-12                         @$.52/lb.

            Item #62 – Substitute Lebanon Pro Scape                  @$.54/lb.

                              6-1-11 Organic

            Item #69 – Bio Basics Ally 10-1-10                             @$.38/lb.

            Item #74 – Nutri Rational Foliar Ca 8-0-4                    @$38.50/gal.

be hereby approved and accepted, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by John Deere Landscapes of 1301 East 9th Street, Suite 1300, Cleveland, OH 44114 for:

            Item #1  - Lesco 18-0-18 Elite                         @$.543/lb.

            Item #6  - Lesco 14-0-27 Mini                         @$.499/lb.

            Item #7  - Substitute Lesco 0-0-7 w/Merit                  @$.535/lb.

            Item #9  - Lesco 0-0-28 Elite                                       @$.575./lb.

            Item #16 – Lesco 19-0-19 Mini                                   @$.506/lb.

            Item #17 – Lesco 14-0-26 Elite                                    @$.529/lb.

            Item #18 – Lesco 24-3-12 Mini                                   @$.537/lb.

            Item #78 – Substitute Lesco Green Flo Phyte  @$10.70/gal.

                              0-0-18

be hereby approved and accepted, and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by Synatek of 261 Schoolhouse Road, Suite 4, Souderton, PA 18964 for:

            Item #77 – PhysioCal                                                   @$.47/lb. (greens)

                                                                                                @$.35/lb. (fairway)

            Item #79 – Sea-Cal                                                      @$45.90/gal.

            Item #80- - SynaTek MicroTek WSP                          @$3.96/lb.

            Item #81 – SynaTek Fert Aminos L 10-2-10                @$9.57/gal (mini tote)

                                                                                                @$14.57/gal. (300 gal.

                      kwik fill)

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 Metro Milorganite, Inc. d/b/a Metro Turf Specialists; Grass Roots Turf Products, Inc; John Deere Landscapes; and, Synatek, in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING 7250A.3482

 

 

AUTHORIZE FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: CHERYL ROSE

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –479

     WHEREAS, Cheryl Rose, 3 Mackey Road, Garnerville, New York 10923, recently retired from the Department of Public Works, and

     WHEREAS, the Town wishes to retain Cheryl Rose as a consultant to the department to provide training to department clerical staff with respect to various department procedures,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby hires Cheryl Rose of 3 Mackey Road, Garnerville, New York 10923 to provide training services to the clerical staff of the Department of Public Works at a fee of $35.00/hour, four hours a day for a period of five days, total compensation not to exceed $700.00, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor be hereby authorized to execute an agreement for Cheryl Rose in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s office, and

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

 

            Transfer $700.00 from Account 1490A.3100 (Regular Salaries)

            to Account 1490A.3452 (Consultant)

 

to fund the above agreement.

           

 

 

 

AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE ART CONSULTANT: JANET BURNET

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –480

     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, the Town Board, by resolution 2008 – 411, retained Janet Burnet of 20 Spook Rock Road, Montebello, New York, to assist the Town in cataloging, transportation and storage of the above artifacts and art work, and

     WHEREAS, Janet Burnet is in receipt of a proposal from Regina Wenzekof Decorative Art Restoration and Design, 370 State Road, Great Barrington, Massachusetts 01230 in the amount of $12,000.00 to transfer and remove the above artifacts and art work for safe storage,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the proposal of Regina Wenzek to perform the above transfer and removal of art work at a fee not to exceed $12,000.00, and

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

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

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FOR INSPECTION SERVICE REGARDING MAPLE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

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

 

Resolution No. 2008-481

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2008-389, awarded a bid to Morano Brothers Corporation for the Maple Avenue Reconstruction project, and

     WHEREAS, Anthony Sharan, Superintendent of Highways, solicited proposals for inspection services with respect to the above construction project, and

     WHEREAS, Maser Consulting, P.A., One Crosfield Avenue, Suite 101, West Nyack, New York 10994, submitted a revised proposal to provide the above inspections pursuant to the attached Schedule of Fees, on a month to month basis, and

     WHEREAS, Anthony Sharan has 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 proposal of Maser Consulting, P.A. to perform inspection services with respect to the Maple Avenue Reconstruction project, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Maser Consulting, P.A. in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s office.

Source of Funds:  Capital – 5197H36.34460M

 

SCHEDULE OF FEES

 

                MAPLE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION

TOWN OF RAMAPO, NEW YORK

 

 

 

A

DOCUMENT REVIEW (LUMP SUM PLUS HOURLY) **

 

$1,500.00

 

B

SHOP DRAWING REVIEW / RFI’S (LUMP SUM PLUS HOURLY) **

$3,000.00

 

C

SITE INSPECTION (MONTHLY) *

 $16,500.00

 

D

STRUCTURAL DESIGN (LUMP SUM)

$5,000.00

 

E

UTILITY COORDINATIONS (IF REQUIRED)

$1,300.00

 

F

INVOICE REVIEW & RECOMMENDATIONS (MONTHLY)