MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RAMAPO TOWN BOARD HELD ON AUGUST 13, 2008

 

The Town Board of the Town of Ramapo convened a Regular Meeting of the Ramapo Town Board on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 in the Office of the Supervisor at 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

 

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

 

PERMANENT APPOINTMENT OF POLICE OFFICER

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

 

                                                          Resolution No. 2008-491

     WHEREAS, Baile J. Glauber, was temporarily appointed as a Police Officer from Civil Service List Number 04200, effective January 23, 2008, and

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appoint Baile J. Glauber, Spring Valley, New York as a Permanent Police Officer, salary to remain the same.

 

 

PERMANENT APPOINTMENT OF POLICE OFFICER

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

 

                                                          Resolution No. 2008-492

     WHEREAS, Lawrence Cooperstein, was temporarily appointed as a Police Officer from Civil Service List Number 04200, effective January 23, 2008, and

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appoint Lawrence Cooperstein, Suffern, New York as a Permanent Police Officer, salary to remain the same.

 

 

PERMANENT APPOINTMENT OF POLICE OFFICER

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

 

                                                          Resolution No. 2008-493

     WHEREAS, Marc I. Lieman, was temporarily appointed as a Police Officer from Civil Service List Number 04200, effective January 23, 2008, and

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appoint Marc I. Lieman, Suffern, New York as a Permanent Police Officer, salary to remain the same.

 

 

PERMANENT APPOINTMENT OF POLICE OFFICER

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

 

Resolution No. 2008-494

     WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Police Officer at the Town of Ramapo Police Department, and

     WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has made the following recommendation,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appoint Daniel Santa, of Suffern, New York, Permanent Police Officer from Civil Service List No. 04200, effective August 16, 2008, at the annual salary of $45,649.

 

 

APPOINT DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION: MICHELLE ANTOSCA

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

 

Resolution No. 2008-495

     WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca has been provisional Director of Parks & Recreation, at Town of Ramapo Department of Parks & Recreation, and

     WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca’s name is on Civil Service List No. 08013,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appoint Michelle Antosca, Suffern, New York, permanent Director of Parks & Recreation effective August 14, 2008. Salary is to remain the same.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 7020A:3100

 

 

ESTABLISH ASSESSING CLERK I – ASSESSOR’S

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

 

Resoluiton No. 2008-496

     WHEREAS, the Assessor has recommended the classification of an Assessing Clerk I in the Town of Ramapo Assessor’s Office, and

     WHEREAS, the Rockland County Personnel Office has classified the position of Assessing Clerk I,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board authorizes the establishment of the position of Assessing Clerk I.

 

 

APPOINT SECRETARY ASSISTANT I (LFT) – ASSESSOR’S

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

 

Resolution No. 2008-497

     WHEREAS, Randi Landau has been provisional Secretarial Assistant I (LFT), at Town of Ramapo Assessor Dept, and

     WHEREAS, Randi Landau’s name is on Civil Service List No. 08032,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appoint Randi Landau, Airmont, New York, permanent Secretarial Assistant I (LFT) effective August 14, 2008. Salary is to remain the same.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 1355A:3100

 

 

RECLASSIFY SENIOR CLERK STENOGRAPHER TO SENIOR CLERK TYPIST – TOWN HALL

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

 

Resolution No. 2008-498

     WHEREAS, the Supervisor has recommended the re-classification of a Senior Clerk Stenographer to Senior Clerk Typist at the Town of Ramapo Town Hall, and

     WHEREAS, the Rockland County Personnel Office has classified the position of Sr. Clerk Typist,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board authorizes the establishment of the position of Sr. Clerk Typist (Town Hall).

SOURCE OF FUNDS:   OPERATING BUDGET 1670A.3100

                                                                                   

 

POLICE DISCIPLINARY MATTER

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –499

     WHEREAS, disciplinary charges, dated January 31, 2008, were brought by Police Chief Brower, pursuant to Town Board Resolution No. 2008-122,  against Police Officer Andrew Dale, and

     WHEREAS, a hearing was directed to be held before an independent Hearing Officer, Honorable John Carey, Esq., who was appointed to hear the evidence of the disciplinary charges and make recommended findings of fact and to recommend punishment, if appropriate, to the Town Board, and

     WHEREAS, a hearing was conducted by the Honorable John Carey, Esq., who thereafter rendered a Report of Hearing Officer, dated July 14, 2008, in which he made findings of fact and conclusions to prove 16 of the disciplinary charges, which have been proferred against Andrew Dale, and

     WHEREAS, the Town Board has received and reviewed the following documents:

(1)               Report of Hearing Officer dated July 14, 2008;

(2)               Hearing transcripts dated as follows:  April 14, 2008; April 15, 2008; April 30, 2008; May 1, 2008; May 22, 2008; June 18, 2008; and June 25, 2008, which contain the testimony of all witnesses who appeared at the above hearings

(3)               See attached list of Hearing Exhibits

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that based on its review of the entire record of the disciplinary proceedings, the Town Board hereby adopts that portion of the findings and determinations of the Honorable John Carey, Hearing Officer, dated July 14, 2008 that there is substantial evidence to find Officer Andrew Dale guilty of disciplinary charges One (1) through Thirteen (13) and Seventeen (17) through Nineteen (19), and further determines that there is substantial evidence to find Officer Andrew Dale guilty of disciplinary charge Sixteen (16), and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that based upon its adoption of the findings and determinations of the Hearing Officer, the Honorable John Carey, dated July 14, 2008, it is the determination of the Town Board that as a consequence of the guilty findings for the disciplinary charges enumerated above, both individually and collectively, Andrew Dale, by his actions, is no longer qualified to serve as a Police Officer and is immediately discharged from employment as a Town of Ramapo Police Officer.

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 – 500

     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:

July 9, 2008 – Regular

 

 

 

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 – 501

     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:

July 28, 2008 – Special

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: BUILDING INSPECTION AND CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES – VILLAGE OF PIERMONT

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 – 502

     WHEREAS, the Village of Piermont has requested that the Town provide, on a temporary basis, building inspection and code enforcement services to the Village, and

     WHEREAS, the Town will provide the above services, subject to the following terms:

 

A.                 Term – Two (2) months commencing August 4, 2008 and terminating September 29, 2008

B.                 Fee - $35 per hour for a total up to twenty (20) hours per week ($700 per week),

 

     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 Piermont for a period of two (2) months commencing August 4, 2008 and terminating September 29, 2008, subject to the terms set forth above, and

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

 

 

AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT: SECTION 8 INSPECTIONS: RAMAPO HOUSING AUTHORITY

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –503

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-702, approved an agreement with the Town of Ramapo Housing Authority by which the Town will conduct 500 Section 8 housing inspections for the authority for the sum of $35,000 for the year 2008, and

     WHEREAS, the Ramapo Housing Authority has requested that the Town perform an additional fifty (50) Section 8 inspections at a fee of $50.00 per inspection for a total of $2,500, and

     WHEREAS, Alan M. Simon, Director of Planning and Zoning Administration has reviewed the request and recommends that it be approved,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the agreement between the Town of Ramapo and the Ramapo Housing Authority for the conduct of Section 8 inspections be amended with the Town performing an additional fifty (50) inspections at $50.00 each for a total fee of $2,500.00, and

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

 

 

SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM: TOWN V. LATOYA NOEL

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilwoman Hunter and adopted on a voice vote of 4-0 with Councilman Stein abstaining:

 

 

Resolution No. 2008 –504

     WHEREAS, a Town of Ramapo Police vehicle was struck by a vehicle owned by Latoya Noel, and

     WHEREAS, the Town’s vehicle was damaged in the amount of $1,755.60, and

     WHEREAS, Allstate Insurance Company, on behalf of its insured, Latoya Noel, has offered to settle the Town’s claim for the full amount of the damage to the Town’s vehicle,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts from Allstate Insurance Company $1,755.60 in full settlement of the Town’s claim against Latoya Noel.

 

 

AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT JUSTICE COURT ASSISTANCE GRANT

At the Regular Meeting of the Ramapo Town Board held on August 13, 2008, the following resolution was moved by Councilman Yeger, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by all board members:

 

Resolution No. 2008 –505

     WHEREAS, the State of New York has established the Justice Court Assistance Program, which will enable Towns and Villages to apply to the Chief Administrative Judge for grants of State funds to assist in the operation of their Justice Courts, and

      WHEREAS, the grant funds may be used for any purpose having as its end the enhancement of the Justice Court’s ability to provide suitable and sufficient services to their respective communities including, but not limited to, security equipment and other facility-related needs,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Supervisor Christopher P. St. Lawrence is hereby authorized to submit an application to the Justice Court Assistance Program in the amount of $30,000. for the above grant funds.

 

 

EMERGENCY REPAIRS AT JOSEPH T. ST. LAWRENCE CENTER: AIR KOOL MECHANICAL CONTRACTING, INC.

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 – 506

     WHEREAS, the Town Board retained Air Kool Mechanical Contracting, Inc. to perform emergency repairs of the HVAC system at the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Community Health & Sports Center in the amount of $37,446.70, and

     WHEREAS, Air Kool Mechanical Contracting, Inc. has advised that the total cost of emergency repairs totaled an additional $69,440.53,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Town’s agreement with Air Kool Mechanical Contracting, Inc. for emergency repairs at the St. Lawrence Center is amended to increase the contract amount from $37,446.70 to $106,887.23, and

     WHEREAS, the additional work performed by Air Kool Mechanical Contracting, Inc. was not covered under applicable warranties,

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

Source of Funds :  7197H43.34460

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF INSURANCE SETTLEMENT: DAMAGE TO AIR-CONDITIONING UNITS AT JOSEPH T. ST. LAWRENCE CENTER

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –507

     WHEREAS, the air conditioning units at the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Center were damaged by lightning, and

     WHEREAS,  the Town filed a claim with the Hartford, the Town’s insurance carrier, with respect to the above damage, and

     WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a payment from the Hartford in the amount of $20,890 towards the cost of repairs,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the insurance payment from the Hartford towards the cost of repair of the above air conditioning units, and

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

 

            Increase A22680 (Insurance Recovery) and

            Increase 7150A.3446 (St. Lawrence Center Property Repair & Maintenance) by

            $20,890 to fund a portion of the repair of the air conditioning units.

 

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIRS TO HVAC UNIT AT JOSEPH T. ST. LAWRENCE CENTER DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 – 508

     WHEREAS, the Town, by previous resolutions, has retained Air Kool Mechanical Contracting, Inc., 451 No. Route 9W, Congers, New York 10920, to provide maintenance services with respect to the HVAC systems at the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Center and the dome at the Center for the year 2008, and

     WHEREAS, Air Kool Mechanical Contracting, Inc. has advised the Parks & Recreation Department that, due to normal wear and tear, repairs to the above systems in the amount of $6,769.14 had to be made,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Finance Department is hereby authorized to pay the bill for repairs to the HVAC systems at the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Center and the dome at the center.

Source of Funds :  7150A.3446

 

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR OF AIR-CONDITIONING UNITS DAMAGED BY LIGHTNING AT THE JOSEPH T. ST. LAWRENCE CENTER

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 - 509

       WHEREAS, the air conditioning units at the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Center were damaged by lightening, and

     WHEREAS, Air Kool Mechanical Contracting, Inc. has advised that the cost of repair of the above two (2) air conditioning units is $28,657.98,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Finance Department is hereby authorized to pay Air Kool Mechanical Contracting, Inc. the sum of $28,657.98 for repair to the above two (2) air conditioning units.

Source of Funds :  7150A.3446 (St. Lawrence Center) Property Repair & Maintenance

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS OF PROPERTY: MESIFTA BETH SHRAGA

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –510

     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, a majority of the artifacts were the work of Henry Varnum Poor, a renowned American artist,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the gift of the above artifacts and art work from Mesifta Beth Shraga.

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS OF PROPERTY: DARRYL HANDBERRY

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 – 511

     WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a letter from Darryl Handberry, recently of 3 Ward Lane, Hillcrest, New York, wishing to donate a piano for use at the Town of Ramapo Senior Citizens Community Center on behalf of the football team he owns, the Rockland Bruins Semi Pro Football Team and Tappan Zee Lodge #79, of which he is a member

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the donation of a piano for use at the Town Senior Citizens Community Center (or any other place the Town deems necessary), from Darryl Handberry.

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF ABANDONED CEMETERY: VIOLA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 – 512

     WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law, Section 291, if a cemetery is deemed “abandoned”, the Town is responsible for the care and maintenance of the cemetery property, and

     WHEREAS, the Viola United Methodist Church, 159 Viola Road, Suffern, New York 10901, has requested that the Town take over care and maintenance of their cemetery at 147 Viola Road, Suffern, New York 10901, Section 49.10-1-2, in that they no longer can maintain said cemetery and have abandoned the cemetery,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that pursuant to Town Law, Section 291, the Town will hereafter be responsible for the care and maintenance of the Viola United Methodist Church cemetery, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized to execute all documents necessary to obtain title of the above cemetery.

 

 

AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS: JILL LANE

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 – 513

     WHEREAS, the Town has received a request to review the existing traffic conditions on Jill Lane, and

     WHEREAS, Howard Lampert, P.E., the Town’s Traffic Engineer, has recommended the following changes:

a)                  Replace existing Yield sign on Jill Lane with a Stop sign at intersection with Rita Avenue.

b)                  Install a Stop Ahead sign 300 feet North of the new Stop sign on the west side of Jill Lane.

c)                  Designate entire length of east side of Jill Lane to the Village of Spring Valley line as a No Parking Zone.

d)                  Designate west side of Jill Lane from Rita Avenue to immediately north of 9 Jill Lane as a No Parking Zone.

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby authorizes Anthony Sharan, the Superintendent of Highways, to install the above traffic control signs on Jill Lane.

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF TRAFFIC LIGHT: RED SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD & GARDEN STATE PARKWAY

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 – 514

     WHEREAS, a traffic light has been completed at the intersection of Red Schoolhouse Road and the Garden State Parkway, and

     WHEREAS, Anthony Sharan, the Superintendent of Highways, has recommended that the Town accept ownership of said traffic light,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts ownership of the traffic light at the intersection of Red Schoolhouse Road and the Garden State Parkway.

 

 

APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS: MAPLE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 – 515

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2008 – 389, approved an agreement with Morano Brothers Corporation, 2045 Albany Post Road, Croton-on-Hudson, New York 10520 for the Maple Avenue reconstruction project in the amount of $3,564,697.00, and

     WHEREAS, Anthony Sharan, Superintendent of Highways, has recommended that the following change orders be approved:

 

            Change Order No. 1                Additional Tree Removal                      $32,850

            Change Order No. 2                Additional Survey                                 $10,725

            Change Order No. 3                Excavation and Disposal

                                                            of Tree Stumps                         $15,600

                                                                                                            _____________

                                                                                    TOTAL                        $59,175

 

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Change Orders Nos. 1, 2 and 3 are hereby approved and the contract amount for the Maple Avenue reconstruction project is hereby increased from $3,564,697.00 to $3,623,872.00.

 

 

PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES: 35 POST ROAD, 93 ORANGE TURNPIKE, 105 ORANGE TURNPIKE: SEQRA DETERMINATION

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –516

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo is proposing to purchase property located at 35 Post Road, 93 Orange Turnpike and 105 Orange Turnpike in the Village of Sloatsburg and identified on the Town of Ramapo tax map as Sections 38.35-1-7, 838-35-1-9 and 38.35-1-9, and

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

     WHEREAS, after review of a Short Environmental Assessment Form dated August                    

12, 2008, it appears that the proposed action will not have any significant adverse impact on the environment,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that upon the recommendation of Ed Moran, a Town Engineer, the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse impact on the environment and the Town Board does hereby adopt a negative declaration dated August 13, 2008.

 

 

PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES: 35 POST ROAD, 93 ORANGE TURNPIKE, 105 ORANGE TURNPIKE: AUTHORIZATION OF CONTRACT OF SALE

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –517

     WHEREAS, George Wald and Victor Consiglio are owners of property located at 35 Post Road, 93 Orange Turnpike and 105 Orange Turnpike, Sloatsburg, New York, and identified on the Town of Ramapo Tax Map as sections 38.35-1-7, 838.35-1-9 and 38.35-1-9, and

     WHEREAS, said property consists of approximately 54 acres of vacant land, and

     WHEREAS, the interests of the Town will be best served by the purchase of the property for public park purposes, and

     WHEREAS, the Town has offered to purchase the above property for $2,750,000.00 which is not more than it’s reasonable value plus all outstanding tax liabilities not to exceed $240,000.00, and the owners have accepted said offer,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo the Town hereby agrees to purchase the above property for $2,750,000.00 and all outstanding tax liabilities no to exceed $240,000.00 plus normal closing expenses, and

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

Source of Funds :  7197H14.344619

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL: WEST CENTRAL AVENUE WATER RETENTION PROJECT: SUPPLY OF PIPE

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –518

     WHEREAS, the Town wishes to construct a small pocket park on Town land at the intersection of West Central Avenue and Adar Court, and

     WHEREAS, in order to construct the above park, the Town Highway Department must complete a water retention project, and

     WHEREAS, Anthony Sharan, Superintendent of the Highway Department, has solicited proposals for the provision of pipe for the above property, and

     WHEREAS, Anthony Sharan has recommended that the proposal of Chemung Supply Corporation, Route 14, P.O. Box 527, Elmira, New York 10902, in the sum of $16,803.00 be accepted,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the proposal of Chemung Supply Corporation for the provision of pipe for the above project at an amount of $16,803.00.

Source of Funds:  7197H14.34460 (New Construction/Improvements)

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL: WEST CENTRAL AVENUE WATER RETENTION PROJECT: DRAINAGE STRUCTURE

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –519

     WHEREAS, the Town wishes to construct a small pocket park on Town land at the intersection of West Central Avenue and Adar Court, and

     WHEREAS, in order to construct the above park, the Town Highway Department must complete a water retention project, and

     WHEREAS, Anthony Sharan, Superintendent of Highways, has solicited proposals for the provision of the drainage structure for the above project, and

     WHEREAS, Anthony Sharan has recommended that the proposal of Chemung Supply Corporation, Route 14, P.O. Box 527, Elmira, New York 14902, in the amount of $9,367.00 be accepted,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the proposal of Chemung Supply Corporation for the provision of the drainage structure for the above project at an amount of $9,367.00.

Source of Funds:  7197H14.34460 (New Construction/Improvements)

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL: GROUNDWATER AND AIR MONITORING FOR 2009 & 2010

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 – 520

     WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works solicited proposals for the conduct of groundwater and air monitoring at the Ramapo Landfill 2009 and 2010, and

     WHEREAS, Ed Moran, an engineer with the Department of Public Works, has reviewed the above proposals and recommends the acceptance of the proposal of Sterling Environmental Engineering, P.C., 24 Wade Road, Latham, New York 12110, in the amount of $23,510, 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 Sterling Environmental Engineering, P.C. for groundwater and air monitoring at the Ramapo Landfill for the years 2009 and 2010 at the terms set forth above, and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Sterling Environmental Engineering, P.C. in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

Source of Funds:  8160A.3483

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL: WETLANDS DELINEATION – ELM STREET PROPERTY

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 – 521

     WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo has contracted to purchase property on Elm Street for development for an affordable housing project, and

     WHEREAS, in order to design a development on the above project, the Town requires the services of a wetlands consultant to delineate any Federal wetlands located on Elm Street, and

     WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a proposal from Wilson Environmental Technologies, Inc., 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 8, Williamsville, New York 14421, to prepare a wetlands delineation of the Elm Street property and prepare a Wetlands Mitigation Concept Plan with respect to mitigation of wetland impacts on the Elm Street property in the amount of $70,500, and

     WHEREAS, the Town will ultimately be reimbursed for the above cost upon development of the above project for affordable housing,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the proposal of Wilson Environmental Technologies, Inc. to serve as a wetlands consultant with respect to the Elm Street property and provide the above services for $70,500, and

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

Source of Funds:  5197H34.344701

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR 24-HOUR BROADCASTING – AUDIO SERVICES, LLC

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –522

     WHEREAS, the Town is contemplating broadcasting on a twenty-four (24) hour basis on cable television, and

     WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a proposal from Audio Services, LLC, 163D Central Avenue, Rochelle Park, New Jersey 07662, to serve as a video consultant to the Town with respect to the Town’s cable television broadcasting at the following terms:

(1)               $57.14 per hour up to seven (7) hours per day ($400.00) for assistance with 24-hour cable broadcasting

(2)               $200.00 per show – Town Hall Live

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the proposal of Audio Services, LLC to provide video consulting services to the Town for the year 2008, retroactive to January 1, 2008, subject to the terms set forth above, and

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

Source of Funds:  1670A.3452 (Town Hall Consultant)

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF BID: PURCHASE OF EXERCISE AND RELATED EQUIPMENT

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

 

Resolution No. 2008-523

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for the Purchase of Exercise and Related Equipment, and

     WHEREAS, bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on August 4, 2008, in accordance with the provisions of the law, and

     WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, recommends the acceptance of the lowest responsible bidder, Lifeplex Monroe LLC, 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 Lifeplex Monroe LLC c/o 327 Route 59, Airmont, NY 10952 for:

                                                            $40,000.00

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 a letter agreement with Lifeplex Monroe LLC, in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office, and

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

 

            Transfer $40,000.00 from 7197H18.39909 to H14.25031, to fund the above   purchase.

 

SOURCE OF FUNDS: CAPITAL 7197H14.34460

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF BID: SHADE TREE PLANTINGS

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

 

Resolution No. 2008-524

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for Shade Tree Plantings, and

     WHEREAS, bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on July 7, 2008, in accordance with the provisions of the law, and

     WHEREAS, Edward P. Dzurinko, Director of the Department of Public Works, recommends the acceptance of the lowest responsible bidder, Louis Barbato Landscaping, 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 Louis Barbato Landscaping, Inc. of 1600 Railroad Avenue, Holbrook, NY 11741 for:

                                                                                    $193.00 per tree

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 sign an agreement with Louis Barbato Landscaping, Inc., in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: CAPITAL – 7197H16.34460 (SHADE TREES)

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF BID: BITUMINOUS CONCRETE FURNISHED AND APPLIED

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

 

Resolution No. 2008-525

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for Bituminous Concrete Furnished and Applied, and

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

     WHEREAS, Anthony Sharan, Superintendent of Highways, recommends the acceptance of the sole responsible bidder, Tilcon New York, 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 Tilcon New York, Inc. of 162 Old Mill Road, West Nyack, NY 10994 for:

 

                        Type 3 Dense Binder, in place              @$108.50/ton

                        Type 7F Top, in place                                      @$223.00/2 tons

                                                            Total                            @$331.50

 

                        Altering Catch Basins or Manholes                    @$455.00 each

NYS DOT Plant Approval                               #10240 – Haverstraw Asphalt                                       

                                                                                        Plant

                                                                        #10158 – West Nyack                         

                                                                                        Asphalt Plant

   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 Tilcon New York, Inc., in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OE FUNDS: OPERATING 5110DB.3470

                                      CAPITAL       5197H36.3470

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF BID: PURCHASE OF AN AUTOMOBILE LIFT

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

 

Resolution No. 2008-526

     WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for the Purchase of an Automobile Lift, and

     WHEREAS, bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on August 4, 2008, in accordance with the provisions of the law, and

     WHEREAS, Michael J. Sadowski, Deputy Director of the Department of Public Works, has recommended that the apparent low bid of Myers Tire Supply Distribution, Inc., be rejected, in that they submitted a bid for an alternate model which does not meet the bid specifications and further would detrimentally impact the loading and unloading of vehicles on the autolift, and

     WHEREAS, Michael J. Sadowski has recommended that the bid of Equipment Services, Inc. d/b/a Snap-on Equipment be accepted as the lowest conforming bid, 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 Equipment Services, Inc. d/b/a Snap-on Equipment of 309 Exchange Avenue, Conway, AR 72032 for:

                                                            $14,936.94

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 an agreement with Equipment Services, Inc. d/b/a Snap-on Equipment, in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: CAPITAL 5197H33.3240

 

 

EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF TOWN TELEPHONE SYSTEMS

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

 

Resolution No. 2008-527

     WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-562, adopted at the October 10, 2007 Town Board Meeting, accepted the Request for Proposal of Care Security Systems, Inc. for Maintenance and Repair of Town Telephone Systems, CCTV Systems and Related Equipment, and

     WHEREAS, the Agreement between the Town and Care Security Systems, Inc., provides for an extension of said Agreement for an additional one (1) year period, at the same terms and conditions, subject to the mutual consent of the Town and Care Security Systems, Inc., and

     WHEREAS, Teresa Reeck, Director of Automated Systems, recommends the extension of the above Agreement, and Care Security Systems, Inc., has 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 Agreement between the Town and Care Security Systems, Inc. of 28 Parker Boulevard, Monsey, NY 10952 for Maintenance and Repair of Town Telephone Systems, CCTV Systems and Related Equipment, is hereby extended for an additional one (1) year period, from August 15, 2008 through August 14, 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 an Agreement with Care Security Systems, Inc., in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: VARIOUS OPERATING: 1110A.3421. 1330A.3421, 1670A.3421, 3120AB.3421, 7110A.3421, 7150A.3421, 7180A.3421, 7250A.3421

 

 

DECLARING VEHICLES AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Yeger, seconded by Councilman

Stein and unanimously adopted by all board members:

 

 

 

 

Resolution No. 2008-528

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

 

YEAR             MAKE                        MODEL                                 VIN #

1999                Oldsmobile                   Intrigue             1G3WS52H5XF362448

1992                Jeep                             Cherokee                     1J4FT28S5NL236615

                        Sharp Fax Machine      UX-500                       Serial Number 7721449Y

and

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

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the aforesaid vehicles and office equipment 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.

 

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION: SCHLESINGER V. TOWN

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –529

     WHEREAS, Pinchus Schlesinger of 45 West Maple Avenue, Monsey, New York, filed a Notice of Claim dated January 11, 2006 against the Town of Ramapo for flood damage allegedly due to the Town’s negligence, and

     WHEREAS, Pinchus Schlesinger commenced an action against the Town on or about January 24, 2006 with respect to the above claim, and

     WHEREAS, Michael B. Specht, Deputy Town Attorney, has requested authority to retain Medco Medical Services to have performed an independent medical examination of Pinchus Schlesinger in order to defend the above action in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00,

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Town Attorney’s office is hereby authorized to retain Medco Medical Services to have performed an independent medical exam of Pinchus Schlesinger at an amount not to exceed $1,000.00.

Source of Funds : 1420A.3450

 

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR SIX RAMAPO POLICE EMPLOYEES TO ATTEND THE MAGLOCLEN NARCOTICS CONFERENCE IN OCEAN CITY, MD – SEPTEMBER 29TH-OCTOBER 2ND, 2008

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

 

Resolution No.  2008 -530

     WHEREAS,  Police Chief Peter Brower, has requested authorization for Det. Sgt. John Lunch, Police Officers Kirk Budnick, John Salmon, Terrance Curley, Patrick Gray and himself to attend the Magloclen Narcotics Conference  in Ocean City, Maryland from September 29th – October 2nd, 2008, and

     WHEREAS, expenses will include Conference Fee of $120 per person, hotel  @ $100 per person/per night for 3 nights), gas & tolls for two vehicles @ $175, meals ($150 per person ) for a total cost not to exceed $3,600.00

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that permission be hereby granted for  Chief Brower, Det. Sgt. Lynch, Officers Budnick, Salmon, Curley and Gray  to have overnight accommodations with total costs not to exceed $3600.00, 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.3406 Drug Forfeiture

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

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –531

     WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of $1,321.18 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 $1,321.18 and

            Increase Appropriations:  3120AB.3101 (Police Overtime) by $1,321.18.

 

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

 

 

AMENDMENT OF 2008 TOWN BUDGET: CONSTRUCTION OF WATER RETENTION PROJECT

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

 

Resolution No. 2008 –532

     WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to construct a small pocket park on Town land at the intersection of West Central Avenue and Adar Court, and

     WHEREAS, in order to construct the above park, the Town Highway Department must complete a water retention project with a cost of approximately $50,000.00,

     NOW, THERE