Ramapo public meetings in 2021

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a special virtual meeting with no public hearings or comments. The only substantive item is the renewal of property tax exemption applications under RPTL 467 and RPTL 459-c, followed by adjournment.

• Property tax exemption renewals under RPTL 467 and RPTL 459-c

The Ramapo Town Board voted unanimously to direct the Town Assessor to grant 2022 property tax exemptions to current senior citizen and disability exemption recipients without requiring renewal applications, pursuant to a State Executive Order. The Assessor retains discretion to require a renewal if there is reason to believe a property owner's primary residence changed, a new owner was added, the property was transferred, or the owner died.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-553: Waived 2022 property tax exemption renewal applications for eligible senior citizens and individuals with disabilities (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-554: Adjourned the special meeting at 8:36 A.M. (Unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board held a special meeting on December 29, 2021, and a regular meeting on December 22, 2021, adopting several resolutions. Key actions include setting the 2022 tax rates, granting property tax exemptions for seniors and disabled individuals without renewal applications, and approving various contracts and bids for road work, senior center improvements, and special events. The board also established several new positions and appointed marriage officers for 2022.

• Adopted 2022 tax rates (Resolution 2021-549)
• Approved $178,169.60 contract with Gorman Brothers for paver placed surface treatment on W. Maple Avenue and Eckerson Lane
• Accepted bid from UpState Concrete and Masonry for Senior Center walkway replacement
• Rejected bid for Senior Center boiler replacement, to be re-bid later
• Accepted $31,000 bid from Dynamic Productions USA for five town special events

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will meet in person and virtually to vote on multiple 2022 agreements, including intermunicipal wireless tower services, police firing range use, and ambulance services. They will also establish several new staff positions and approve tax rates.

• Intermunicipal Agreement with Village of New Hempstead for Wireless Communications Tower (2022)
• Approval of Agreement for Police Firing Range (2022)
• Establish Accountant III and Payroll Clerk positions in Finance Department
• Adoption of 2022 tax rates
• Approval of bid for Remove and Replace Walkway to Senior Center

The Town Board adopted the 2022 tax rates and approved several inter-municipal agreements for highway maintenance, dog control, and police range use. The board also authorized funding for various non-profit agencies and emergency ambulance services for 2022.

• Adopted 2022 tax rates (Unanimous)
• Approved $6.1M in total funding for four ambulance services (Unanimous)
• Approved highway maintenance contracts for seven villages totaling $2.1M (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 funding for various non-profit agencies (Unanimous)
• Approved $178,169.60 for road surface treatment on W. Maple Ave and Eckerson Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved $31,000 bid for special events from Dynamic Event Group (Unanimous)
• Authorized 2022 dog control services for five villages at $70/hour (Unanimous)
• Established four new positions in Finance, Justice Court, and Town Clerk offices (Unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings and discussions on zoning matters, including closing a public hearing on a zone change petition for the Community Outreach Center and setting a public hearing on a petition by Watchtower to amend the town's comprehensive plan, zoning code, and zoning map. The board will also discuss draft responses to comments on the Watchtower FEIS with the applicant. Other business includes accepting easements, agreements with fire districts, personnel actions, and financial authorizations.

• Close public hearing on Zone Change Petition of Community Outreach Center
• Set public hearing on Watchtower petition to amend Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 376, and Zoning Map
• Acceptance of easement from 16 Vincent LLC
• Agreements with multiple fire protection districts (Sloatsburg, Spring Valley, Hillburn, Moleston)
• Authorize implementation and funding of a transportation federal-aid project (Marchiselli program)

The Ramapo Town Board adjourned a zoning public hearing for 31 Remsen Avenue to January 12, 2022, and scheduled a public hearing for January 26, 2022, regarding the Watchtower zoning petition and Comprehensive Plan amendments. The board also approved 2022 fire protection district agreements, appropriated $477,000 for pedestrian safety project costs, accepted a 3-year agreement with OnSolve, LLC for resident alerting services, and made several personnel appointments and department authorizations.

• Adjourned public hearing on 31 Remsen Avenue zone change petition to January 12, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for January 26, 2022, on Watchtower zoning and Comprehensive Plan amendments (Unanimous)
• Accepted sidewalk easement for 16 Vincent LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 fire protection agreements with Sloatsburg, Spring Valley, Hillburn, and Moleston (Unanimous)
• Established two Motor Equipment Operator I positions in the Sewer Department (Unanimous)
• Appointed Louis Manganiello as MEO I in the Sewer Department and Alfred Mann Jr. as MEO I in Parks & Recreation (Unanimous)
• Accepted Partners in Safety proposal for 2022 DOT alcohol and drug testing administration (Unanimous)
• Authorized 2022 EAP agreement with ESI Group Inc. for police officers at $2,971 (Unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a special meeting to adopt the 2022 town budget, close a public hearing on CDBG funding, and authorize applications for 2020 CDBG/CARES Act funds. The board will also consider tax certiorari settlements, bid acceptances, and appointments.

• Adoption of Town of Ramapo Budget Year 2022
• Close public hearing and authorize application for 2020 CDBG/CARES Act funding
• Settlement of tax certiorari: Congregation Beis Yisroel Adelene
• Acceptance of bid: HVAC Service JTS Center
• Purchase of street lights: New York Power Authority Street Light Project

The Ramapo Town Board held a special meeting on November 18, 2021 with three of five members present (Wanounou and Weissmandl absent). The Board adopted the amended 2022 Preliminary Budget, authorized the Supervisor to apply for 2020 CDBG/CARES Act funding for four projects totaling $2.25 million, and approved a street light purchase and NYPA project agreement with costs not to exceed $600,000 and $5.3 million respectively. All resolutions passed unanimously among the members present.

• Adopted amended 2022 Preliminary Budget (3-0, Wanounou and Weissmandl absent)
• Authorized CDBG/CARES Act application for four projects: Welder Park playground $550,000; Community Outreach Center senior transport van $100,000; Tomeche Shabbos food distribution $100,000; Good Samaritan Hospital birthing center $1,500,000 (3-0)
• Authorized purchase of remaining 521 street lights from O&R Utilities at cost not to exceed $600,000 (3-0)
• Authorized NYPA project agreement for LED conversion and 1,200 new lights at cost not to exceed $5.3 million (3-0)
• Accepted bid from HHR Industries, Inc. for HVAC maintenance at Joseph T. St. Lawrence Center (3-0)
• Accepted bid from Peak Power Systems, Inc. for maintenance of Town generators (3-0)
• Authorized $8,000 payment to Spring Hill Ambulance Corp. for Sloatsburg Ambulance Building expenses (3-0)
• Offered retirement incentive program: two months' salary for CSEA and eligible non-union employees who resign by December 15, 2021 and retire by January 15, 2022 (3-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings to close agreements with several fire protection districts for 2022. The board will also consider adopting a local law to opt out of cannabis sales, settle tax certiorari cases, and discuss the Watchtower FEIS status.

• Adopt Local Law: Opt-Out Cannabis Law
• Settlement of Tax Certiorari: 23 Chestnut Estates LLC
• Settlement of Tax Certiorari: Congregation Otzar Hazmanim of Tashnad, Inc.
• Approval of PILOT Agreement: Spring Valley Housing Development Fund Corp.
• Update Schedule of Fees: Ambulance Services

The Ramapo Town Board adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2021, opting the town out of allowing adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site consumption sites, subject to permissive referendum. The board also approved several police personnel appointments and promotions, authorized a $23,762.22 payment to Spring Valley for fire protection services, and approved a PILOT agreement for a 54-unit housing development. A scheduled discussion on the Watchtower FEIS was tabled to allow more review time.

• Adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2021 opting out of cannabis retail dispensaries and consumption sites (unanimous)
• Appointed Syndy Cano as provisional Police Radio Dispatcher at $66,995 (unanimous)
• Appointed Thomas Bonkoski as probationary Police Radio Dispatcher at $63,805 (unanimous)
• Promoted Michael Gannon to Police Lieutenant at $188,315 (unanimous)
• Promoted Christopher Youngman to Police Lieutenant at $188,315 (unanimous)
• Authorized $23,762.22 payment to Village of Spring Valley for Park Crest fire protection services 2017-2021 (unanimous)
• Approved PILOT agreement with Spring Valley Housing Development Fund Corp. for 54-unit building (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 4.123 acres from NYS Thruway Authority for $1 (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will hold a special meeting to close the public hearing on the 2022 preliminary budget and set a hearing for CDBG/CARES Act funding. The board will also consider amending a Payment-In-Lieu-Of-Taxes (PILOT) agreement for the Spook Rock United Elderly Partners project.

• Close public hearing on 2022 Preliminary Budget
• Set public hearing for CDBG/CARES Act funding
• Amend PILOT Agreement for Spook Rock United Elderly Partners L.P.

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on fire protection district agreements and the preliminary 2022 budget. The board will also consider adopting a local law to opt out of cannabis sales, approve a PILOT agreement for Braemar Living of Montebello, and handle various purchasing and contract items.

• Adopt Local Law: Cannabis Opt-Out
• Set Public Hearing: Preliminary Budget for 2022
• Approval of PILOT for Braemar Living of Montebello (FilBen Group)
• Change Orders 9, 10, 11 to Route 306 Sidewalk Project
• Declaration of Surplus Vehicles

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding public hearings and votes on several local laws, including opting out of adult-use cannabis dispensaries and amending the peddler and solicitor law. They will also set public hearings for fire protection district agreements, settle tax certiorari cases, and consider various appointments, bids, and proposals.

• Adopt Local Law: Cannabis Opt-Out
• Adopt Local Law: Amendment of Peddling & Soliciting Law
• Settlement of Tax Certiorari: Chana Leah and Joel Friedman
• Amended PILOT Agreement: Raymours Furniture Company, Inc.
• Authorization to Allocate American Rescue Plan Act Funds to the Ambulance Fund

Ramapo Local Development Corporation

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation (RLDC) is meeting to consider accepting its 2022 budget and to approve the minutes from its July 14, 2021 meeting. The agenda contains only these routine items and adjournment.

• Acceptance of minutes from the July 14, 2021 meeting
• Acceptance of the RLDC budget for the year 2022

The Board of Directors approved the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022. The board also accepted the minutes from the July 14, 2021 meeting.

• Approved 2022 annual budget (Unanimous)
• Accepted July 14, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a special meeting to present the tentative budget for fiscal year 2022. The agenda includes only the budget presentation and adjournment, with no other business items listed.

• Presentation of tentative budget for fiscal year ending December 31, 2022

The Town Board held a special meeting on October 5, 2021, to receive the presentation of the tentative budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Presented 2022 tentative budget
• Adjourned meeting at 8:40 A.M. (5-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a special meeting to close public hearings on several land-use items, including the Northeast Ramapo environmental review, comprehensive plan amendments, and two zoning law changes. The board will also vote on accepting easements, settling tax certiorari claims, and establishing a police captain position.

• Close SEQRA public hearing on DGEIS for Northeast Ramapo
• Close public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Updates
• Close public hearing on Introductory Local Law: Commercial Corridor Zoning District & Zoning Map Change
• Close public hearing on Introductory Local Law: Flex Overlay Planned Unit Development
• Establish Police Captain Position and promote two lieutenants to captain

The Town Board held a combined public hearing on the Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement, Comprehensive Plan updates for Northeast Ramapo, and two proposed zoning local laws, then closed it at 11:12 P.M. No action was taken on the plan or zoning amendments; officials said a Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement and Findings Statement must come first. The written comment period and the County's review deadline were extended to 4:00 P.M. on October 15, 2021. The Board also approved several tax certiorari settlements, easement acceptances, a $18,980 insurance settlement, and the creation of a Police Captain position with two promotions.

• Closed concurrent public hearings on the Northeast Ramapo DGEIS, Comprehensive Plan updates, and two zoning local laws (unanimous)
• Extended written comment period on the DGEIS to 4:00 P.M. October 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Extended Rockland County Planning review deadline to 4:00 P.M. October 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted $18,980 settlement from The Hartford a/s/o Walter Dov for light pole damage (unanimous)
• Authorized settlement of tax certiorari for Congregation Toldos Spring Valley, 2020/21 assessment $98,100, property 100% exempt (unanimous)
• Authorized settlement of tax certiorari for Congregation Zemach David of New Square, assessments reduced for 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, subject to East Ramapo Central School District approval (unanimous)
• Authorized settlement of tax certiorari for Kennedy Enterprises, assessments reduced for 2015/16 through 2020/21, subject to East Ramapo Central School District approval (unanimous)
• Established full-time Police Captain position and appointed Kevin Lee and Michael Colbath to Captain, effective September 13, 2021 (unanimous)

Town Board

This is a special meeting of the Ramapo Town Board with a brief agenda. The board will close the open period for public participation and close a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The meeting is otherwise procedural and ends with adjournment.

• Close open period for public participation
• Close public hearing on CDBG

The Town Board held a public hearing to discuss applying for $2,000,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under the CARES Act. Proposed projects include a playground, senior program expansion, and healthcare funding. No final vote on the grant application was recorded.

• Closed public participation period (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on CDBG applications (Unanimous)

Town Board

This is a special Town Board meeting consisting solely of an executive session to discuss a disciplinary matter and police personnel issues, followed by adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Executive session on disciplinary matter
• Executive session on police personnel matters

The Ramapo Town Board introduced two local laws — a Flex-Overlay Planned Unit Development and a Commercial Corridor zoning district with a map change to Neighborhood Shopping — and set public hearings on both for September 13, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. at Town Hall. The board also authorized the purchase of 15 BolaWrap devices for $27,400.18, retained Sokoloff Stern LLP as outside counsel in two lawsuits, and settled a tax certiorari case for property at Section/Lot 49.15-3-41.-101. All resolutions were adopted unanimously; Councilwoman Brendel Charles was recorded absent for three votes but present for the rest.

• Introduced local law on Flex-Overlay Planned Unit Development; public hearing set for Sept 13, 2021 (unanimous)
• Introduced local law establishing Commercial Corridor Zoning District and map change to Neighborhood Shopping; hearing set for Sept 13, 2021 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 15 BolaWrap devices and related equipment for $27,400.18 (unanimous)
• Retained Sokoloff Stern LLP as outside counsel for Claudia Meyer v. Town of Ramapo and Debra Fenton v. Town of Ramapo (unanimous)
• Settled tax certiorari for Benjamin Y. Sternbach, Section/Lot 49.15-3-41.-101: 2019/20 and 2020/21 assessments reduced from $80,900 to $67,000, subject to East Ramapo Central School District approval (unanimous)
• Authorized Supervisor to tell Tuxedo Planning Board that its review of Watchtower driveway application is not improper segmentation of the A/V Center Project environmental review (unanimous)
• Ratified setting a CDBG/CARES Act public hearing for Aug 27, 2021 at 8:00 A.M. (unanimous)
• Authorized Justice Court to apply for a JCAP grant up to $30,000 (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold public hearings regarding a Commercial Corridor Zoning District and a Flex-Overlay Planned Unit Development. The meeting also includes discussions on tax settlements, police equipment, and assessment service agreements.

• Public hearing for Commercial Corridor Zoning District and Zoning Map Change
• Public hearing for Flex-Overlay Planned Unit Development
• Settlement of Tax Certiorari for Benjamin Y. Sternbach
• Authorization to purchase Bola Wrap for police
• 2021 Budget amendment for Life Fitness Equipment funds

The Town Board met on August 25, 2021, to conduct a public participation period and hold an executive session regarding personnel matters. No substantive legislative actions were taken beyond procedural resolutions to open, close, and adjourn the meeting.

• Closed public participation period (4-0)
• Moved into executive session for personnel matters (5-0)
• Moved out of executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (5-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings, including one to consider a local law opting out of adult-use retail cannabis dispensaries and on-site consumption sites. The board will also set a hearing on amending the Peddler & Solicitor Law and accept a DGEIS for a local law regarding NE Ramapo. Other actions include accepting easements, approving an intermunicipal agreement for dog shelter services, and various personnel and budget items.

• Public hearing: Proposed Local Law to opt out of adult-use retail dispensaries and on-site consumption sites under Cannabis Law Article 4
• Public hearing: Amendment of Chapter 199 - Peddler & Solicitor Law
• Acceptance of DGEIS and set public hearing for Local Law: NE Ramapo
• Acceptance of easements at 1175 Haverstraw Road and The Commons
• Approval of intermunicipal agreement with 4 towns and County of Rockland for pound and shelter services for dogs

The Ramapo Town Board adopted Resolution 2021-324 distributing American Rescue Plan local fiscal recovery funds: $1,010,000 to eight named organizations and up to $1,300,000 for town purposes including parks, COVID safety upgrades, a pool splash pad, and reimbursement of COVID expenses. The Board also accepted the Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement as complete and set a September 13, 2021 public hearing on the Northeast Ramapo Development Plan, Comprehensive Plan updates, and two new zoning districts. It scheduled October 13, 2021 public hearings on a proposed local law to opt out of adult-use cannabis dispensaries and on-site consumption sites, and on amendments to the Peddler & Solicitor Law. All resolutions passed unanimously except the appointment of the Town Photographer, which passed 4-0 with one abstention.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-324 distributing $1,010,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to eight organizations and up to $1,300,000 for town purposes (unanimous)
• Accepted the August 2021 DGEIS as complete and set a September 13, 2021 public hearing on the Northeast Ramapo Development Plan and Comprehensive Plan updates (unanimous)
• Introduced new Commercial Corridor and Flexible Overlay Planned Unit Development zoning districts and set a September 13, 2021 public hearing (unanimous)
• Set an October 13, 2021 public hearing on a local law to opt out of adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site consumption sites (unanimous)
• Set an October 13, 2021 public hearing on amendments to Chapter 199, the Peddler & Solicitor Law (unanimous)
• Approved an intermunicipal agreement with Rockland County for dog pound and shelter services, with retroactive fees of $67,064.84 for 2020 and $75,217.50 for 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted a proposal from Mercury Public Affairs, LLC for strategic communications and government relations at a $5,500 monthly retainer for 12 months (unanimous)
• Appointed Laibel Schwartz as Official Town Photographer for a fee of $12,000 (4-0, Weissmandl abstained)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with several administrative and legal items. The board will close the public participation period for the Comprehensive Plan Update, accept minutes, and consider various town attorney and personnel matters. Most items are routine approvals, including settlements, easements, and personnel actions.

• Close open period for public participation on Comprehensive Plan Update
• Authorize independent medical examinations in three lawsuits against the town
• Agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension for storm water education 2021-2022
• Acceptance of easements for Maple Estates Subdivision and 1175 Haverstraw Road
• Settlement of tax certiorari for K & F Realty USA, LLC

The Ramapo Town Board held a regular meeting on July 28, 2021, with Councilman Weissmandl absent until 7:12 PM. The Board adopted 14 resolutions, including authorizing three independent medical examinations at up to $2,500 each, a $7,300 stormwater education agreement, accepting subdivision easements, a tax assessment settlement, rejecting a dog park fence bid, and several personnel actions. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:18 PM in honor of Personnel Director Linda Condon's retirement. The comprehensive plan update was discussed but no decision was made; the Board is reviewing the DGEIS for completeness.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-290 closing public participation (4-0, Weissmandl absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-291 accepting July 22, 2021 minutes (4-0, Weissmandl absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-292 authorizing IME for Gross v. Town of Ramapo at up to $2,500 (4-0, Weissmandl absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-293 authorizing IME for Dov & G. Weiss v. Ramapo at up to $2,500 (4-0, Weissmandl absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-294 authorizing IME for Stein v. Town of Ramapo at up to $2,500 (4-0, Weissmandl absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-295 approving $7,300 agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension for stormwater education (4-0, Weissmandl absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-296 accepting easements for Maple Estates Subdivision (4-0, Weissmandl absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-297 settling tax certiorari for K & F Realty USA, LLC, reducing 2020/21 assessment from $82,300 to $75,504 (4-0, Weissmandl absent)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will meet to accept minutes, satisfy a lien for Evan Simon, and vote on purchasing Power Phone software for police. The board will also authorize seven officers to attend an accident reconstruction course and extend a bid for auto parts.

• Satisfaction of lien for Evan Simon
• Authorization to purchase Power Phone software for police
• Authorization for seven police officers to attend accident reconstruction training
• Acceptance of extension for bid on auto and truck parts
• Amendment to update Community Design Review Committee members

The Town Board approved the purchase of Computer-Aided Call Handling software for the police department and authorized travel for seven officers to a reconstruction conference. The Board also extended several vehicle parts contracts and updated the membership structure of the Community Design Review Committee.

• Approved $64,929 purchase of Powerphone, Inc. call handling software (Unanimous)
• Authorized up to $7,000 for seven police officers to attend NYSTARS conference (Unanimous)
• Extended auto and truck parts agreements with Beyer Bros. Corp., Campbell Freightliner, and Barnwell House Of Tires Co., Inc. (Unanimous)
• Amended Resolution 68-492 to update Community Design Review Committee membership (Unanimous)
• Accepted $909.87 payment from Evan Simon in full satisfaction of a judgment (Unanimous)
• Accepted July 14, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Ramapo Local Development Corporation

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation will meet to accept the minutes from its May 26, 2021 meeting and approve a proposal for directors & officers liability insurance. No substantive decisions or discussions beyond procedural actions are listed on the agenda.

• Acceptance of minutes from May 26, 2021 meeting
• Approval of directors & officers liability insurance proposal

The Board of Directors approved the purchase of Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance for a total cost of $18,930.49. The board also formally accepted the minutes from their previous meeting held on May 26, 2021.

• Approved May 26, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $18,930.49 liability insurance proposal (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 P.M. (5-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting to close the public participation period for the Comprehensive Plan update and to close the public hearing and approve the 2021 Community Development Block Grants Program. The board will also consider several resolutions, including rescinding a surplus declaration for 24 Grosser Lane, authorizing an eviction proceeding, settling a claim, and approving various contracts and appointments.

• Close public hearing and approve 2021 Community Development Block Grants Program
• Rescind Resolution No. 2013-638 declaring 24 Grosser Lane as surplus
• Authorize eviction proceeding
• Settle claim: Edgardo A. Fajardo Casasola v. Town of Ramapo
• Approve agreement with Brams Fensterman (Resolution 7896)

The Town Board approved applications for 2021 Community Development Block Grant funds for sidewalk projects on Francis Place and Elaine Place. The Board also authorized several contracts, including a $500,000 legal settlement, a $35,000 municipal law services agreement, and various environmental and infrastructure projects. Additionally, the Board made several personnel appointments and accepted the town's 2020 audited financial statements.

• Approved 2021 Community Development Block Grant projects (5-0)
• Settled personal injury lawsuit for $500,000 (5-0)
• Retained Abrams Fensterman for municipal legal services (5-0)
• Appointed Mordechai Becker as Justice Court Clerk (5-0)
• Appointed Janice Gittelman as Deputy Town Attorney (5-0)
• Approved $30,000 change order for EMS systems assessment (5-0)
• Approved $31,240.50 change order for Saddle River Pool improvements (5-0)
• Accepted 2020 audited financial statements (5-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is meeting to handle routine business, including settling three lawsuits, selling property at 11 College Road, and approving an inter-municipal agreement with the East Ramapo Central School District. The agenda also includes personnel appointments, police assignments, and a liquor license approval.

• Settlement of O'Brien v. Town of Ramapo
• Settlement of Goldfarb (24 Grosser Lane)
• Sale of property at 11 College Road with SEQRA determination
• Inter-municipal agreement with East Ramapo Central School District (Fleetwood Elementary)
• Approval of liquor license for Rumba Restaurant, LLC

The Town Board approved the sale of surplus vacant land at 11 College Road to Fountainview for $650,000. The board also settled three legal claims and approved several police department personnel changes.

• Approved sale of 11 College Road to Fountainview for $650,000 (Unanimous)
• Settled personal injury claim of Joseph O'Brien for $275,000 (Unanimous)
• Settled Linda Ward federal lawsuit against police officers for $19,200 (Unanimous)
• Settled Goldfarb v. Town of Ramapo regarding 24 Grosser Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved inter-municipal agreement with East Ramapo Central School District for summer camp use of Fleetwood Elementary (3-0)
• Appointed Robert Fitzgerald as Police Detective First Grade (Unanimous)
• Designated Daniel Hyman as Police Chief of Staff (Unanimous)
• Extended public comment period for Watchtower Audio/Video Production Center SEQRA action to July 7, 2021 (Unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a special virtual meeting to appoint a Police Chief and administer the oath of office. The agenda contains only this appointment and adjournment, with no other business items.

• Appointment of Police Chief
• Oath of office ceremony

The Ramapo Town Board approved settlements for two sewer backup claims, accepted two easements, appointed a provisional Fire Safety Inspector and a probationary Office Services Aide, and authorized agreements for HVAC services and the 2021 Great American Cleanup. The Board also discussed donating surplus PPE to India. All resolutions were adopted, most unanimously, with one abstention on the Fire Safety Inspector appointment. The meeting adjourned in honor of retiring Police Chief Brad Weidel and incoming Police Chief Martin Reilly.

• Settled Adam Kahn sewer backup claim for $1,388.76 plus check valve reimbursement up to $5,000 (unanimous)
• Settled Peter Milo sewer backup claim for up to $8,345.28 (unanimous)
• Accepted 20-foot sewer easement at 640 Chestnut Ridge Road (unanimous)
• Accepted 5-foot shade tree easement at 72 Carlton Road (unanimous)
• Appointed Adam Peltz as provisional Fire Safety Inspector, salary $106,314 (4-0, Weissmandl abstained)
• Appointed Erin Weidel as probationary Office Services Aide, salary $43,185 (unanimous)
• Accepted AMI Services Inc. proposal for HVAC system (unanimous)
• Approved $3,500 agreement with Keep Rockland Beautiful for 2021 Great American Cleanup (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular virtual meeting to consider several administrative items, including accepting easements, settling two claims, making personnel appointments, and approving a proposal for an HVAC system. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Acceptance of sewer easement at 640 Chestnut Ridge Road
• Acceptance of shade tree easement at 72 Carlton Road
• Settlement of claim: Kahn v. Town of Ramapo
• Settlement of claim: Peter Milo
• Approval of agreement with Keep Rockland Beautiful for 2021 Great American Cleanup

At a special meeting on June 9, 2021, the Ramapo Town Board unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-219 appointing Captain Martin Reilly as permanent Police Chief, effective June 12, 2021, subject to a contract of employment. The Board authorized the Supervisor to execute that contract in a form approved by the Town Attorney's Office. The meeting also included a promotion and swearing-in ceremony for Chief Reilly and remarks honoring retiring Chief Brad Weidel. The Board then unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-220 adjourning the meeting at 6:30 P.M.

• Appointed Martin Reilly permanent Police Chief effective June 12, 2021 (5-0)
• Authorized the Supervisor to execute an employment contract with Reilly, subject to Town Attorney approval (5-0)
• Adjourned the special meeting at 6:30 P.M. (5-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings, including closing hearings on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Watchtower, a proposed zoning amendment, and a comprehensive plan amendment. The board will also consider settlements of tax certiorari cases, a bond anticipation note, and various appointments and approvals.

• Close public hearing on DEIS for Watchtower
• Close public hearing on proposed zoning amendment (DEIS Appendix C) for Watchtower
• Close public hearing on comprehensive plan amendment (DEIS Chapter 2) for Watchtower
• Settlement of tax certiorari: Mosque of the Jerrahi Order of America, Inc.
• Acceptance of proposal to fund $1.35 million bond anticipation note with M&T Bank

The Town Board approved a Bond Anticipation Note from M&T Bank to fund license plate readers. The board also held public hearings regarding the Watchtower Audio/Video Center project and approved several tax certiorari settlements.

• Accepted $1.35M Bond Anticipation Note from M&T Bank for license plate readers (Unanimous)
• Authorized tax certiorari settlement for Mosque of the Jerrahi Order of America, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Authorized tax certiorari settlement for Spook Rock Realty LLC (Unanimous)
• Increased Independent Medical Examination fee for Solis v. Town of Ramapo to $3,400 (Unanimous)
• Accepted sanitary sewer easement for Wilbur Road and easements for Stein Subdivision (4-0)
• Appointed Alvin Spitzer as Marriage Officer for 2021 (Unanimous)
• Established $500 petty cash funds for Saddle River and Spook Rock Pools (Unanimous)
• Declared Police Chief's firearms and 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe as surplus (Unanimous)

Ramapo Local Development Corporation

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation is meeting virtually to consider a proposed settlement agreement with PIC, accept audited financial statements for 2019 and 2020, and approve the minutes from its March 22, 2021 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Proposed settlement agreement between RLDC and PIC
• Audited financial statements for years ending December 31, 2020 and 2019
• Approval of minutes from March 22, 2021 meeting

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation board voted unanimously to accept a $185,000 settlement payment from Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company, ending its lawsuit seeking coverage for roughly $1 million in legal fees tied to an SEC investigation and lawsuit. The board also accepted the minutes of its March 22, 2021 meeting and accepted for filing the audited financial statements for the years ending December 31, 2020 and 2019, prepared by BST & Co. CPA's, LLP. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M.

• Approved settlement with Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company: RLDC dismisses its lawsuit with prejudice, each side pays its own attorneys' fees and costs, and PIIC pays $185,000 to the RLDC (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of the March 22, 2021 scheduled meeting (unanimous; Director Brendel Charles absent)
• Accepted for filing the audited RLDC financial statements for years ending December 31, 2020 and 2019, prepared by BST & Co. CPA's, LLP (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:50 P.M. (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a meeting via Zoom to address police and general matters. The agenda includes the ratification of public hearings regarding the Watchtower DEIS comprehensive plan and zoning amendments.

• Public hearing ratification: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Watchtower DEIS Chapter 2)
• Public hearing ratification: Zoning Amendment (Watchtower DEIS Appendix C)
• Authorization for Sgt. Chris Youngman to attend Scales Testing
• Authorization to accept a gift card

The Ramapo Town Board ratified the scheduling of two virtual public hearings for May 26, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. via Zoom: one on a proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment described in Chapter 2 of the Watchtower DEIS, and one on a proposed zoning amendment described in Appendix C of the Watchtower DEIS. The Board also approved police training travel and accepted a $100 gift card, and heard announcements that Police Chief Brad Weidel will retire effective June 12, 2021 and that Captain Martin Reilly will become Chief of Police the same day. All resolutions passed unanimously (4-0), with Councilman Yehuda Weissmandl absent.

• Ratified scheduling of May 26, 2021 public hearings on Watchtower DEIS Comprehensive Plan amendment (Chapter 2) and zoning amendment (Appendix C) (4-0)
• Approved Sgt. Chris Youngman to attend Scales Testing in Syracuse June 6-7, 2021, cost not to exceed $350 (4-0)
• Authorized Chief Weidel to accept a $100 Visa gift card from the Castro Family for police officer food (4-0)
• Approved two police officers to attend Sig Sauer Pistol Mounted Optics Instructor Course in Albany July 20-21, 2021, cost not to exceed $1,000 (4-0)
• Accepted minutes of the April 28, 2021 regular meeting (4-0)
• Closed the open period for public participation at 9:06 A.M. (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:20 A.M. (4-0)

Town Board

The Town Board will meet virtually to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update and several legal settlements. The agenda includes reviewing proposals for the Waverly Place Sewer Rehabilitation Project and the Watchtower Audio/Video Center DEIS.

• Acceptance of DEIS: Watchtower Audio/Video Center
• Waverly Place Sewer Rehabilitation Project proposal acceptance
• Waverly Place Sewer Project bid acceptance
• Rescission of Resolution No. 2021-131 regarding sidewalk tractors
• Shade Tree Easement dedication for Highview Corner LLC at 25 Highview Road

The Ramapo Town Board accepted the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Watchtower Audio/Video Production Center at 155 Sterling Mine Road and scheduled a public hearing for May 26, 2021. The board also awarded a $4,572,610 contract to Morano Brothers Corp. for the Waverly Place Sewer Rehabilitation Project and approved $267,000 for GHD engineering services on the same project. It rescinded a prior lease/purchase resolution for three sidewalk tractors because it lacked a super-majority vote, and approved two tax certiorari settlements and a settlement of an Article 78 lawsuit by a former probationary police officer. All resolutions passed unanimously.

• Accepted Watchtower DEIS for Audio/Video Center at 155 Sterling Mine Road, subject to height revision; set public hearing for May 26, 2021 (5-0)
• Awarded $4,572,610 Waverly Place Sewer Rehabilitation contract to Morano Brothers Corp. (5-0)
• Approved $267,000 GHD proposal for construction administration on Waverly Place Sewer Project (5-0)
• Rescinded Resolution 2021-131 for lease/purchase of three sidewalk tractors due to lack of super-majority (5-0)
• Settled tax certiorari for Susan Feldman and Uri Bayer, reducing assessments for 2019/20 and 2020/21 (5-0)
• Authorized settlement of Article 78 proceeding filed by a former probationary police officer (5-0)
• Accepted dedication of a 5-foot shade tree easement at 25 Highview Road from Highview Corner LLC (5-0)
• Accepted minutes of the April 14, 2021 regular meeting and closed public participation (5-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular virtual meeting to address a range of administrative and financial matters. Key actions include settling several tax certiorari claims, approving agreements for a summer camp program and road/sanitary sewer easements, and accepting bids for equipment and services. The board will also discuss the surplus of property at 11 College Road and consider personnel changes.

• Settlement of tax certiorari claims for National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education, Congregation Chassidic Viznitc, Kollel Shas Keren Hatorah, American Friends of Kollel Oitzer Shas Canada, Jacob Fischel, and YNK Properties
• Approval of agreement with Village of Spring Valley for Summer Camp Program 2021
• Acceptance of bid for screen printed clothing and proposal for lease/purchase of three sidewalk tractors
• Acceptance of proposal for audit of 2020 financial statements by BST & CO. CPAs, LLP
• Approval of liquor licenses for ACM Holdings LLC and Applied Golf-Spook Rock LLC

The Ramapo Town Board voted unanimously to declare Interstate Waste Services, Inc. in default of its agreement for garbage, trash, recyclables and leaves collection in the unincorporated areas, citing missed weekly pickups and failure to cure the default. The Board also approved a lease/purchase of three sidewalk tractors with attachments at a total cost including interest of $566,303.00, and settled several tax certiorari matters. All resolutions on the agenda were adopted unanimously (5-0).

• Declared Interstate Waste Services, Inc. in default of its garbage collection agreement (5-0)
• Approved lease/purchase of three 2020 Prinoth sidewalk tractors with attachments from Cyncon Equipment, Inc. via US Bank at total cost including interest of $566,303.00 (5-0)
• Approved payment of $3,431.25 to Esther Silberberg for a check valve at 14 Orchard Hill Drive, Monsey (5-0)
• Settled tax certiorari for National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education of Rockland County, reducing 2014/15 assessment from $60,000 to $57,000 (5-0)
• Settled tax certiorari for Congregation Chassidic Viznitc, reducing assessments for 2014/15 through 2017/18 (5-0)
• Settled tax certiorari for Kollel Shas Keren Hatorah across multiple parcels and tax years (5-0)
• Settled tax certiorari for American Friends of Kollel Oitzer Shas Canada, reducing 2014/15, 2015/16 and 2017/18 assessments from $86,800 to $73,780 (5-0)
• Settled tax certiorari for Jacob Fischel (2020/21 assessment reduced from $75,900 to $64,100) and YNK Properties (2019/20 reduced from $78,900 to $75,400), both subject to East Ramapo Central School District approval (5-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a special meeting to close a public hearing on sewer district improvements, adopt a public interest order, and authorize bonds for Sewer District No. 5. They will also consider several agreements, including police-related services, and adopt the Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Report.

• Close public hearing and adopt public interest order for Sewer District No. 5 (Waverly Place)
• Authorize serial bonds for Sewer District No. 5 improvements
• Authorize bond for purchase and installation of license plate readers
• Approve agreements with Village of New Square and Chaverim of Rockland for safety services
• Adopt Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Report

The Ramapo Town Board held a special meeting on March 22, 2021, and unanimously adopted a public interest order and authorized $6,825,000 in serial bonds for improvements to the Waverly Place sewer collection system in Sewer District No. 5. The Board also unanimously authorized $1,350,000 in bonds for the purchase and installation of license plate readers. It approved agreements with the Village of New Square Emergency Services ($20,000) and Chaverim of Rockland, Inc. ($10,000) for police safety and crime prevention programs, and accepted a proposal from Nelson Madden Black LLP as special counsel on tax exemption matters at rates up to $590 per hour, not to exceed $10,000. The meeting also included a presentation on the Northeast Ramapo comprehensive plan and public comments; the minutes were truncated, so any later items are not reflected here.

• Adopted public interest order for Sewer District No. 5 Waverly Place improvements at max estimated cost of $6,825,000 (5-0)
• Authorized issuance of $6,825,000 serial bonds for Sewer District No. 5 Waverly Place sewer collection system (5-0)
• Authorized $1,350,000 bonds for purchase and installation of license plate readers (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Village of New Square Emergency Services for safety and patrol programs, $20,000 for 2021 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Chaverim of Rockland, Inc. for safety and crime prevention training, $10,000 plus equipment for 2021 (5-0)
• Accepted Nelson Madden Black LLP as special counsel for tax exemption matters, not to exceed $10,000 (5-0)
• Accepted minutes of the March 10, 2021 regular meeting (4-0, Wanounou recused)
• Closed and re-opened public participation periods (unanimous)

Ramapo Local Development Corporation

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation will hold a virtual meeting to accept minutes from a prior meeting, approve contracts for bond council and financial advisory services, and settle a 2020 stadium lease agreement.

• Accept Proposal: Bond Council - Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP
• Accept Proposal: Financial Advisory Services - Capital Markets Advisors, LLC
• Settle 2020 Stadium Lease Agreement

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation board unanimously approved a $50,000 payment plus a $25,000 chargeback waiver from the NY Boulders as full and final settlement of the team's 2020 stadium lease, after the Covid-19 pandemic closed public assembly venues and the team had no season or revenue. The board also unanimously accepted proposals from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for bond counsel services and Capital Markets Advisors, LLC for financial advisory services for 2021, and accepted the minutes of its December 30, 2020 meeting. All votes were 5-0, with directors Specht, Charles, Rossman, Wanounou and Weissmandl voting in favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.

• Approved $50,000 payment plus $25,000 chargeback waiver as full settlement of NY Boulders' 2020 stadium lease (5-0)
• Accepted Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP proposal for 2021 bond counsel services (5-0)
• Accepted Capital Markets Advisors, LLC proposal for financial advisory services on bond issuance (5-0)
• Accepted minutes of the December 30, 2020 scheduled meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned the March 22, 2021 meeting at 9:00 P.M. (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing regarding improvements to Sewer District No. 5 on Waverly Place. The meeting also includes discussions on tax certiorari settlements, personnel appointments, and budget amendments.

• Public hearing for Sewer District No. 5 facilities on Waverly Place
• Settlement of multiple tax certiorari claims including Congregation of New Square
• Proposal to fund a $1.755m Bond Anticipation Note via M&T Bank
• Acceptance of various legal and insurance proposals from Lebaum Company, Inc.
• Appointment of police officers and reclassification of custodial staff

The Ramapo Town Board voted unanimously on all resolutions at its March 10, 2021 meeting, with Councilmembers Brendel Charles and David Wanounou absent. The board scheduled a March 22, 2021 public hearing on improvements to the Waverly Place sewer collection system in Sewer District No. 5, at a maximum estimated cost of $6,825,000. It also approved 2021 insurance coverage through Lebaum Company, Inc. totaling $773,565.01, accepted a $1.755 million Bond Anticipation Note funding proposal from M&T Bank at 0.98% interest, and settled several claims and tax assessment challenges. The board also adopted the Town of Ramapo Public Employer Health Emergency Plan and appointed two police officers.

• Set public hearing for March 22, 2021 on Waverly Place sewer system improvements, max estimated cost $6,825,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted Lebaum Company, Inc. insurance proposal for March 1, 2021–March 1, 2022, total policy cost $773,565.01 (unanimous)
• Accepted M&T Bank proposal to fund $1.755 million Bond Anticipation Note at 0.98% interest (unanimous)
• Settled Segundo Villa Guaman personal injury claim (struck by police vehicle) for $40,000 (unanimous)
• Settled Esther Silberberg sewer backup claim for $42,290.60 (unanimous)
• Approved tax certiorari settlements for 53 Carlton LLC/Keren Yad Eliezer, Congregation of New Square, Tuxedo Hudson Company #4 and #7, Brookway Estates LLC, and Congregation Tifereth Israel (unanimous)
• Adopted Town of Ramapo Public Employer Health Emergency Plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Patrick Callinan and Charles Schoenleber as Police Officers, effective March 29, 2021, at $54,086 annual salary (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will meet virtually to address legal settlements, contract extensions, and administrative updates. The agenda includes discussions on tax certiorari, litigation involving the Estate of Suzanne Noel, and various hold harmless agreements.

• Settlement of litigation: Jerry Noel, as Administrator of the Estate of Suzanne Noel, deceased and Jean Marie Noel, Sr. v. Town, et al.
• Settlement of Tax Certiorari: Brookway Estates LLC
• Acceptance of Easement and Dedication: 178-180 Maple Avenue - Shaar Ephraim
• Extension of elevator maintenance agreements for Palisades Credit Union Bank Park and St. Lawrence Center
• Authorization of No Parking signs on Fanley Avenue

The Ramapo Town Board approved a $7,500 settlement in a negligence lawsuit over a 2019 roadway death, authorized up to $5,000 in special counsel fees to appeal state tentative special franchise values, and accepted several easements, road dedications, and hold harmless agreements tied to local development approvals. The board also accepted a proposal from L.G. Boucher for third-party administration of the Town's insurance coverage for March 2021 to March 2022. All recorded votes were unanimous, with Councilwoman Brendel Charles absent. The minutes were truncated, so later items may not be reflected.

• Settled Noel estate roadway-death lawsuit for $7,500 (unanimous)
• Authorized Lewis & Greer, P.C. to appeal NYS tentative special franchise values at $195/hour, not to exceed $5,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted drainage easement and road widening dedication for 178-180 Maple Avenue - Shaar Ephraim (unanimous)
• Authorized Hold Harmless Agreement with 3 Nancy Lane LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized Hold Harmless Agreement with Keren Pinchas Elya, Inc. for 1 Johanna Lane (unanimous)
• Authorized Hold Harmless Agreement with 10 Walter Drive LLC (unanimous)
• Accepted road widening dedication for Congregation Divrei Chaim on Highview Road (unanimous)
• Accepted L.G. Boucher proposal for third-party insurance claims administration, March 1, 2021 to March 1, 2022 (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular virtual meeting to consider several administrative and financial items. These include a settlement in a town lawsuit, a retroactive tax exemption for a congregation, adoption of a purchasing policy, and acceptance of bids for buses and pump stations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major land-use or policy decisions listed.

• Settlement of claim: Town v. Swift Transportation
• Retroactive tax exemption for Congregation Yeshiva Zera Yakov Inc.
• Adoption of purchasing policy
• Acceptance of bids for school/coach buses and submersible grinder pump stations
• Discussion of town clocks

The Ramapo Town Board held a regular meeting on February 10, 2021, with Councilwoman Brendel Charles absent. The Board adopted its annual Procurement and Disposition Policies and Procedures, accepted bids for day-trip buses and coach buses, and approved the purchase of submersible grinder pump stations and accessories. It also accepted a $3,049.20 insurance settlement for damage to a police cruiser and agreed to grant a retroactive tax exemption to Congregation Yeshiva Zera Yakov Inc. if the State Legislature authorizes it. The meeting included an update on the comprehensive plan and public comments on the Northeast Corridor traffic study and other topics.

• Adopted Procurement and Disposition Policies and Procedures (unanimous)
• Accepted sole bid from Chestnut Ridge Transportation for day-trip buses (unanimous)
• Accepted bids from Rapid Pump and Meter Service Co. and Siewert Equipment for grinder pump stations (unanimous)
• Accepted bid from Silver Star Transportation for coach buses (unanimous)
• Accepted $3,049.20 settlement from Swift Transportation for damaged police cruiser (unanimous)
• Agreed to grant retroactive tax exemption to Cong. Yeshiva Zera Yakov Inc. if State legislation passes (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of January 27, 2021 regular meeting (3-0, Wanounou abstained)
• Closed public participation period at 7:15 P.M. (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will meet virtually to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update and several legal matters. The agenda includes tax certiorari settlements, claim settlements, and the extension of a safety program agreement with the Village of Kaser.

• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Tax Certiorari settlements for Chedva Goldwasser and Matthew Sasso
• Extension of Village of Kaser Safety and Crime Prevention Program agreement
• Dedication of Shade Tree Easement at 60 Suzanne Drive
• Bid acceptance for Traffic Signals and Pedestrian Control Devices

The Ramapo Town Board closed public participation, accepted minutes from previous meetings, and approved tax certiorari settlements for two properties. The board also authorized an intermunicipal safety agreement with the Village of Kaser, accepted an insurance claim settlement, and approved employment agreements for various non-union employees. Additionally, the board accepted a traffic signal repair bid, authorized a vacation payout for a retiring public works director, and approved tax exemption renewal guidelines.

• Closed public participation (3-0)
• Accepted minutes of January 20 and January 21, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlement for Chedva Goldwasser at Section/Lot 62.05-1-36.2 (3-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlement for Matthew Sasso at Section/Lot 48.07-1-34 (3-0)
• Extended intermunicipal safety agreement with Village of Kaser for $50,000 in 2021 (3-0)
• Accepted $2,995 insurance claim settlement from Allstate for property damage (3-0)
• Accepted shade tree easement dedication at 60 Suzanne Drive (3-0)
• Authorized employment agreements for various non-union employees (3-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a virtual meeting focused on police and general matters. They will discuss the 2020 statistical summary, a police collaborative, school-based policing, COVID-19 vaccine policy for officers, and other police-related topics. The board will also consider adopting a salary schedule and appointing a marriage officer. This is a discussion-heavy agenda with several items listed for discussion rather than final decisions.

• Discussion: 2020 Statistical Summary
• Discussion: COVID-19 Vaccine Policy for Police Officers
• Discussion: LPR/Camera Project
• Adoption of Salary Schedule
• Nominate Police Officers

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a special virtual meeting to consider adopting the final scoping document for the Northeast Corridor Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS). The agenda includes a public participation period and a vote on the scoping document, followed by adjournment.

• Adoption of Final Scoping Document - Northeast Corridor DGEIS
• Public participation period

The Ramapo Town Board approved the 2021 salary schedule for all town personnel and nominated two new police officers. The board also appointed a marriage officer and designated delegates for the upcoming Association of Towns seminar.

• Approved 2021 salary schedule for all town personnel (5-0)
• Nominated Charles Schoenleber and Patrick Callinan as police officers (5-0)
• Appointed Maureen Pehush as 2021 marriage officer (5-0)
• Designated Michael B. Specht as delegate for Association of Towns (4-0)
• Accepted minutes from January 13, 2021 meetings (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board adopted the Final Scoping Document for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment regarding the Northeast Ramapo Development Plan and related code amendments. This document provides the outline for the preparation of a Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS).

• Adopted Final Scoping Document for Northeast Ramapo Development Plan and Code Amendments (Unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is conducting its annual re-organizational meeting to make various appointments and designations for the 2021 year. The agenda includes selecting board chairpersons, accepting consultant proposals, and setting the 2021 meeting schedule.

• Appointment of Charlene Weaver as Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson
• Appointment of Sylvain Klein as Planning Board Chairperson
• Acceptance of various consultant proposals for assessment, legal, and engineering services
• Acceptance of easements for 25 Route 59, LLC
• Approval of liquor licenses for Palisades Food Service LLC and NY BB LLC

The Ramapo Town Board held its 2021 reorganizational meeting on January 13, 2021, adopting 49 resolutions covering annual appointments, consultant retentions, and procedural designations. The Board approved numerous professional service agreements for assessment, legal, and engineering services, and designated officials and depositories for the year. In the regular meeting that followed, the Board accepted easements, adopted a negative SEQRA declaration for the Smith House property transfer, and approved bids for special events and fire system maintenance.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-1 appointing Sandra Howells as Sub-Registrar of Vital Statistics (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-2 appointing Alyssa Slater, Esq. as First Assistant Town Attorney (unanimous, Charles absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-5 appointing Charlene Weaver as Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson (3-0, Weissmandl abstained, Charles absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-6 appointing Sylvain Klein as Planning Board Chairperson (4-0, Weissmandl abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-12 accepting Gar Associates, Inc. proposal for assessment services at fee not to exceed $50,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-22 retaining Alpha Rises Digital, LLC for digital marketing at $9,000/month, total not to exceed $108,000 (4-0, Wanounou abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-31 designating The Journal News as Official Newspaper (4-1, Weissmandl nay)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-44 issuing negative SEQRA declaration for Smith House property transfer at 135 Route 17 (unanimous)