Ramapo public meetings in 2022
26 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board unanimously adopted a series of resolutions appointing town officials for 2022, including the Town Clerk, Town Attorney, Receiver of Taxes, and various board chairs. It also approved the 2022 salary schedule for all town personnel and authorized the Supervisor to negotiate employment agreements with non-union employees. The meeting was largely administrative, with no public hearings or zoning changes.
- Appointed Sharon M. Osherovitz as Town Clerk/Registrar of Vital Statistics for 2022-2023
- Appointed Itamar Yeger, Esq. as Town Attorney for 2022
- Appointed Melinda Mallia as Justice Court Clerk at $147,500 annual salary
- Adopted 2022 Salary Schedule for all town employees
- Retained MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, PC for municipal engineering services in 2022
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed local law to grant real-property tax exemptions to qualifying volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. The board will also consider settlements in tax certiorari and personal-injury claims, adopt tax rates, and approve purchases and budget amendments for emergency services.
- Public hearing on Introductory Local Law: Real Property Tax Exemption for Qualifying Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Ambulance Service Workers
- Settlement of Tax Certiorari: Polnoya Homes, LLC
- Settlement of Claim: Julia Schiller v. Town of Ramapo
- Settlement of Claim: Yaakov Bayer
- Approval to Purchase Ambulance
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a conceptual development special permit for the Watchtower property, including a proposed additional height plan and tree clearing. The board will also set public hearings on a new filming rights law and revisions to police officer residency requirements. Numerous routine items include settlements, agreements, bids, and appointments.
- Public hearing and approval of Watchtower Conceptual Development Special Permit and Plan with additional height and tree clearing
- Set public hearing for Introductory Local Law on filming rights and requirements
- Set public hearing for revisions to Town Code Article VI on police officer residency
- Settlements of claims and tax certiorari cases (Yoseph Meth, James Tambini, 475 Beacon Partners, Sima Halpern)
- Agreements with multiple fire districts and villages for 2023 services
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board will close the public hearing on the 2023 preliminary budget and vote on several zoning and land-use actions, including a new MU-3 zoning district and rezoning of lands from RSH to MU-3. The board will also adopt SEQRA findings for the Watchtower Audio/Video Production Center and set a public hearing for a conceptual development special permit application.
- Close 2023 Preliminary Budget public hearing
- Adopt SEQRA Lead Agency Findings Statement for Watchtower Audio/Video Production Center
- Amend 2004 Comprehensive Plan, Town Zoning Law, and Zoning Map
- Establish new MU-3 Zoning District and rezone lands from RSH to MU-3
- Set public hearing for Conceptual Development Special Permit Application
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings to close agreements for several fire protection districts for 2023, and will consider adopting a local law amending certain real property tax exemptions. The board will also discuss the Watchtower draft finding statement and updated zoning and comprehensive plan amendments, and set a public hearing for the 2023 preliminary budget. Other items include accepting bids, budget amendments, and settlements.
- Close public hearings for 2023 agreements with Park Crest, Johnsontown Road, and Ramapo Fire Protection Districts No. 1-5
- Adopt local law amending certain real property tax exemptions
- Set public hearing for Preliminary Budget Year 2023
- Watchtower discussion: draft finding statement, updated zoning and comprehensive plan amendments
- Acceptance of proposal for town-wide traffic study: MJ Engineering
Ramapo Local Development Corporation
The Ramapo Local Development Corporation is meeting to accept the minutes from its June 8, 2022 meeting and to adopt its budget for the year 2023. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Acceptance of minutes from June 8, 2022 meeting
- Adoption of RLDC budget for 2023
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a special meeting to present the tentative budget. The agenda includes the pledge of allegiance, the budget presentation, and adjournment, with no other business listed.
- Presentation of the tentative budget
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding its regular meeting on September 14, 2022, to address a range of administrative and financial items. Key actions include settling two tax certiorari lawsuits, accepting a bid for fencing work, and authorizing police training. The board will also discuss a fuel surcharge waiver for ambulance corps and consider an intermunicipal agreement for dog control services.
- Settlement of pending tax certiorari litigation
- Settlement of tax certiorari: Qing Zhang and Cheng Qian
- Acceptance of bid: Various fencing work within the Town of Ramapo
- Authorization to re-bid: purchase of motor oil, anti-freeze, hydraulic oil & transmission fluid
- Intermunicipal agreement - dog control services
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed local law amending real property tax exemptions for seniors and persons with disabilities. The board will also consider accepting easements, settling tax certiorari cases, approving police training and grants, and other routine matters.
- Public hearing on amendment to real property tax exemptions for seniors and persons with disabilities
- Acceptance of easements at 4 and 14 Fern Drive and 53-55 Carlton Road
- Settlements of tax certiorari for Beth Medrash Ohr Chaim, Inc. and Qing Zhang and Cheng Qian
- Authorization for three detectives to attend background investigation course
- Approval of liquor license for La Parrilla Huerto Inc. d/b/a Mt. Ivy All American Diner
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is meeting to discuss several items, including a public hearing on a petition from Watchtower, an agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension for stormwater education, police officer nominations and appointments, and a bid for a pedestrian safety improvement project. The board will also consider settling a claim against David Columbia and accepting a justice court audit.
- Public hearing on petition of Watchtower
- Agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension Rockland County for stormwater education 2022-2023
- Nominate and appoint temporary police officers
- Establish and appoint litigation assistant position
- Acceptance of bid for Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is meeting to consider adopting a comprehensive plan amendment and local laws establishing a Commercial Corridor Zoning District and a Flex-Overlay Planned Unit Development Zone for Northeast Ramapo, following a SEQRA findings statement. The board will also accept several easements, approve the purchase of license plate readers, and act on various personnel and purchasing items.
- Adopt SEQRA findings and comprehensive plan amendment for Northeast Ramapo Development Plan
- Adopt Local Law establishing Commercial Corridor Zoning District in Northeast Ramapo
- Adopt Local Law creating Flex-Overlay Planned Unit Development Zone in Northeast Ramapo
- Accept easements at 244 Viola Road, Montebello Crossing, and 4 Crown LLC
- Purchase and installation of license plate readers
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public participation, minutes approval, and several action items. The most consequential items are the adoption of a comprehensive plan amendment and two local laws that would create new zoning districts for Northeast Ramapo, including a flex-overlay planned unit development zone and a commercial corridor district. The board will also accept an easement at 244 Viola Road and renew a workers' compensation administrator contract.
- Acceptance of easement at 244 Viola Road
- Adoption of SEQRA findings for Northeast Ramapo Development Plan
- Adoption of Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Northeast Ramapo
- Local Law to create Flex-Overlay Planned Unit Development Zone in Northeast Ramapo
- Local Law to establish Commercial Corridor Zoning District in Northeast Ramapo
Ramapo Local Development Corporation
The Ramapo Local Development Corporation is holding a scheduled meeting to accept the minutes from its May 25, 2022 meeting and to accept its audited financial statements for the years ending December 31, 2021 and 2020. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy or project decisions listed.
- Acceptance of minutes from May 25, 2022 meeting
- Acceptance of audited financial statements for 2021 and 2020
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including settling two tax certiorari cases, authorizing a retroactive tax exemption application, amending a local law on consultant fee reimbursement, establishing and appointing a new maintenance mechanic position, and authorizing an injunction action against 10 Cedar Lane LLC. The agenda also includes routine items like accepting minutes, a donation, and a scholarship award.
- Settlement of tax certiorari: Valleyside Gardens LLC
- Settlement of tax certiorari: Two-Sixty-Seven Cherry Lane Realty
- Amend Local Law Designation: Reimbursement of Consultant Fees
- Authorization to Commence Injunction Action: 10 Cedar Lane LLC
- Establish and appoint Assistant Building Maintenance Mechanic
Ramapo Local Development Corporation
The Ramapo Local Development Corporation is meeting to accept minutes from its May 11, 2022 meeting and to consider a proposal for Directors & Officers Liability Insurance. No other substantive actions are listed.
- Acceptance of minutes from May 11, 2022 meeting
- Proposal for Directors & Officers Liability Insurance
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a public hearing on a proposed local law to reimburse consultant fees, and will consider several contracts, appointments, and property matters. The agenda includes accepting an easement, approving a PILOT agreement for TRHV, LLC, and replacing field turf at the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Center. It also covers personnel appointments, training authorizations, and the sale of property on New Hempstead Road.
- Public hearing on Introductory Local Law: Reimbursement of Consultant Fees
- Acceptance of easement at 16 Ronald Drive
- Approval of PILOT agreement for TRHV, LLC
- Replace field turf at Joseph T. St. Lawrence Center
- Sale of property on New Hempstead Road
Ramapo Local Development Corporation
The Ramapo Local Development Corporation is meeting to accept the minutes from its March 9, 2022 meeting and to accept a license agreement with the County of Rockland for the Youthfest event. The meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2022, in person and via Zoom.
- Acceptance of minutes from March 9, 2022 meeting
- Acceptance of license agreement with County of Rockland for Youthfest
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is meeting to conduct a public hearing on a petition from Watchtower, set a hearing on a local law for consultant fee reimbursement, and consider various settlements, budget amendments, bids, and personnel appointments. The agenda includes multiple settlement approvals and routine administrative items.
- Public hearing on petition of Watchtower
- Settlement of claims: Eliezer Schmelczer v. Town of Ramapo; Philip Ephraim Salb v. Town of Ramapo
- Settlement of tax cert: 35 Ostereh Boulevard
- Adopt SEQR Negative Declaration for Ramapo River Bank Erosion Mitigation
- Sale of surplus property: New Hempstead Road
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a public hearing on the Northeast Ramapo Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement (FGEIS), comprehensive plan amendments, and proposed zoning amendments. The board will also consider several routine items, including easement acceptances, a tax certiorari settlement, and personnel appointments.
- Public hearing on Northeast Ramapo FGEIS, comprehensive plan amendments, and zoning amendments
- Acceptance of easement at 16 Cedar Lane
- Acceptance of easements at 3 Lane Street
- Settlement of tax certiorari with Suffern Partners LLC
- Approval of agreement with Village of Spring Valley for Summer Camp 2022
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a special virtual meeting to conduct a public hearing on the Northeast Ramapo Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement (FGEIS), comprehensive plan amendments, and proposed zoning amendments. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda includes only the hearing and adjournment.
- Public hearing on Northeast Ramapo FGEIS
- Comprehensive plan amendments
- Proposed zoning amendments
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with a full agenda of personnel actions, including promotions and appointments in the police department, and several contracts and settlements. The board will also vote on relief funds for Ukraine and various purchasing and insurance proposals.
- Promotion of three police officers to sergeant and appointment of two police officers
- Settlement of claim in Town of Ramapo v. Tornheim and Needleman
- Acceptance of easements and dedications at 35 College Road, 67 College Road, and 183 Maple Avenue
- Approval of relief funds for citizens of Ukraine
- Acceptance of proposal: Bonadio Group as auditors for 2021-2023
Ramapo Local Development Corporation
The Ramapo Local Development Corporation is meeting to consider a settlement agreement regarding the 2021 stadium lease with NY Boulders and a resolution to rename the stadium. The board will also accept minutes from the October 13, 2021 meeting.
- 2021 Stadium Lease Settlement - NY Boulders
- Memorializing Resolution: Renaming of Stadium
- Acceptance of minutes from October 13, 2021
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings and decisions on the Watchtower comprehensive plan and zoning amendments, including acceptance of the Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement (FGEIS). The board will also consider tax certiorari settlements, easement dedications, budget amendments, police training authorizations, and various agreements and bids.
- Close public hearing on Watchtower draft comprehensive plan and zoning amendments
- Acceptance of FGEIS and setting public hearing on plan and zoning amendments
- Settlement of tax certiorari for 14 Grove LLC and for Jacob and Gittel Lefkowitz
- Acceptance of easements and dedications at 489 West Central Avenue, 77/79/85 Hillside Avenue, and 6 Cucolo Lane
- Amendment to 2022 budget for Sneden Place DARE donation
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including closing a public hearing and adopting a local law to opt out of a tax exemption. The board will also consider contracts for third-party administration, ambulance billing, and appraisal services, as well as personnel appointments and a bid rejection.
- Adopt Local Law: Opt Out of the Exemption From Taxation
- Acceptance of Proposal: Third Party Administrator – L.G. Boucher - 2022
- Authorization to Terminate Contract with 'CHS' and Amend Contract with 'UB': Ambulance Billing
- Rejection of Bid: Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project
- Appoint Senior Clerk and Police Radio Dispatcher (CAD)
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and votes. Key actions include closing a public hearing on a zone change for 31 Remsen Avenue in Monsey, adopting a negative declaration, and voting on a local law to change the zoning from R-15a to CS. The board will also set a public hearing on opting out of a tax exemption, settle a lawsuit, and approve various appointments and purchases.
- Zone change for 31 Remsen Avenue, Monsey (Tax ID 56.10-2-222) from R-15a to CS
- Adopt SEQR Negative Declaration for Community Outreach Center petition
- Set public hearing on proposed local law to opt out of tax exemption
- Settlement of lawsuit: Rechy Stein
- Purchase and financing of three multi-use vehicles
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with several administrative and personnel actions. Key items include closing the public hearing on a zone change petition for the Community Outreach Center, approving various agreements and settlements, and making appointments and nominations. The meeting also includes setting 2022 rates for town police during traffic control.
- Close public hearing on zone change petition of Community Outreach Center
- Retain outside counsel Janice Gittelman for traffic prosecution and other legal matters
- Settlement of tax certiorari: Congregation Birchos Yosef
- Intermunicipal agreement with Village of Wesley Hills for snow plowing (2022)
- Set 2022 rates for town police during traffic control