Ramapo public meetings in 2023
27 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board held a special meeting on December 20, 2023, and adopted several resolutions, including setting the 2024 tax rates, approving a $35,000 software upgrade for the Assessor's Office, and rejecting a bid for the Sandy Brook Park walkway/sidewalk. The board also made appointments and accepted agreements related to a retaining wall and an easement.
- Adopted 2024 tax rates as per Schedule A
- Approved $35,000 one-time fee and $44,000/year recurring fee for Catalis Tax and CAMA software upgrade
- Rejected bid for Sandy Brook Park Walkway/Sidewalk
- Appointed Tara Francella as Assistant Court Clerk at $92,791 annual salary
- Accepted $21,880 from Congregation Sdei Yosef for retaining wall on Francis Place
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board will vote on emergency ambulance service agreements, tax certiorari settlements, and surplus land transfers. The meeting also includes personnel appointments, purchasing approvals, and fee updates.
- Approval of 2024 Emergency and Related Ambulance Services Agreement
- Settlement of Tax Certiorari: Pascack WL Holdings Group
- Transfer of Surplus Land: 24 Grosser Lane
- Appointment of Two Police Radio Dispatchers (CAD)
- Authorization for Additional Emergency Medical Services Funding
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a new agreement for emergency ambulance services, a settlement of a tax certiorari, and various personnel and purchasing matters. The agenda also includes closing a public hearing on the 2024 Community Development Block Grants program and several routine administrative items.
- Approval of 2024 Emergency and Related Ambulance Services agreement
- Settlement of tax certiorari: Pascack WL Holdings Group
- Settlement of claim: GEICO General Insurance Company a/s/o Jacob Goldstein
- Acceptance of easement at 8 Sherman Drive
- Update to Floodplain Development Permit fee schedule
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board will meet on November 20, 2023, to adopt the 2024 town budget and vote on multiple inter-municipal fire-protection agreements. The board will also accept easements for three properties, settle two tax certiorari claims, and authorize additional funding for emergency ambulance services and a community program. Personnel actions include nominating three police officers and renewing employee assistance programs.
- Adoption of Town of Ramapo Budget for Year 2024
- Acceptance of easements for 211-217 N. Pascack Road, Bais Yaakov, and 50 Park Lane
- Settlement of tax certiorari claims: Avon Capital Corp. and Berns Irvin Revocable Trust
- Agreements with five fire protection districts (Spring Valley, Sloatsburg, Hillburn, Moleston)
- Authorization for additional emergency ambulance services funding
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding its regular meeting to close public hearings on the preliminary 2024 budget and several fire protection services agreements for 2024. The board will also consider tax certiorari settlements, an easement acceptance, and personnel appointments. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as minutes approval and meeting adjournment.
- Close public hearing: Preliminary Budget for 2024
- Close public hearings: Fire Protection Services Agreements for 2024 (Park Crest, Johnsontown Road, Ramapo Fire Protection Districts No. 1-5)
- Settlement of Tax Certiorari: Route 59 Holdings LLC
- Settlement of Tax Certiorari: Congregation Bais Yehuda Semihai
- Acceptance of Easement: 211-217 N. Pascack Road
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a workshop meeting to close public hearings on the 2024 preliminary budget and several fire protection services agreements for various fire districts. The board will also consider settlements of tax certiorari cases, an easement acceptance, personnel appointments, and other general matters. The agenda includes both decisions (closing hearings, settlements) and discussions (new business).
- Close public hearing on Preliminary Budget for 2024
- Close public hearings on Fire Protection Services Agreements for Park Crest, Johnsontown Road, Ramapo Fire Protection Districts No. 1-5 for 2024
- Settlement of Tax Certiorari: Route 59 Holdings LLC
- Settlement of Tax Certiorari: Congregation Bais Yehuda Semihai
- Acceptance of Easement: 211-217 N. Pascack Road
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is meeting to continue a public hearing on the Millers Pond PUD and local law amendment, and to set public hearings for the 2024 preliminary budget and fire protection services for several districts. The board will also consider various resolutions including tax certiorari settlements, easement acceptances, contract extensions, and personnel appointments. The agenda includes an executive session on pending litigation.
- Public hearing: Millers Pond PUD and Local Law Amendment
- Set public hearing: Preliminary Budget 2024
- Set public hearings: Fire Protection Services for Park Crest, Johnsontown Road, and Ramapo Fire Protection Districts 1-5 for 2024
- Settlement of tax certiorari: Commerce Bank, NA; Rose Ocko Foundation, Inc.; Rabbi Yakov Yosef Trust; Sephardic Heritage Center Charitable Trust
- Extension of agreement: Beckerle Lumber Supply, Inc.; West Point Tours, Inc.; Yaboo Fence Co., Inc.; Davis Technologies Group, Inc.; ThyssenKrup Elevator Corporation
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a workshop meeting with a continued public hearing on the Millers Pond PUD and local law amendment, and will set public hearings for the 2024 preliminary budget and fire protection services for several fire districts. The board will also consider ratifying an extension of the public comment period for the Harriman Meadows DEIS/SEIS scoping outline, settling tax certiorari cases, accepting easements, and extending various agreements. An executive session on pending litigation is scheduled, and a budget workshop will follow.
- Continued public hearing: Millers Pond PUD and Local Law Amendment
- Set public hearings: Preliminary Budget 2024 and fire protection services for Park Crest, Johnsontown Road, and Ramapo Fire Protection Districts No. 1-5 for 2024
- Settlements of tax certiorari: Rose Ocko Foundation, Inc., Commerce Bank, NA, Sephardic Heritage Center Charitable Trust, Rabbi Yakov Yosef Trust
- Acceptance of easements and dedications: Pennington Lots, LLC, Congregation Mercaz Hatorah of Belle Harbor, 21 Orchard Street, 4 Dolson Road
- Extensions of agreements: Beckerle Lumber Supply, West Point Tours, Yaboo Fence Co., Davis Technologies Group, ThyssenKrup Elevator Corporation
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board will hold a special meeting to present and discuss the tentative 2024 budget. The board will also schedule budget workshops for further review. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board will hold a regular meeting to accept an easement for Avon Gardens, LLC, extend a bid for auto parts and service, and accept several state grants for public safety and pedestrian enforcement. The board will also nominate police radio dispatchers and close a public hearing on CDBG/CARES funds.
- Accept easement for Avon Gardens, LLC
- Extend bid for auto and truck parts and service
- Accept bid for furnishing of work uniforms
- Apply for Justice Court Assistance Program Grant
- Accept grants for NY State’s Highway Safety Program (pedestrian enforcement, police traffic service, child passenger safety)
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board will open a public hearing on a special-use permit for the Fountainview project at 70 College Road and another hearing on the 2024 Community Development Block Grants. The board will also accept minutes, act on easements and street dedications, settle two tax certiorari cases, and appoint a Spanish-speaking police radio dispatcher.
- Public hearing on Fountainview at College Road special use permit
- Public hearing on 2024 Community Development Block Grants Program
- Accept easement and dedication for 221 Viola Road and 63 Carlton Road
- Settle tax certiorari cases for Congregation Beth David and Congregation Zichron Elchonon, Inc.
- Appoint permanent Spanish-speaking police radio dispatcher (CAD) for $0 listed amount
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including approving minutes, legal settlements, and agreements. Key items include a storm water maintenance agreement with Bais Yaakov of Ramapo, amended SEQRA findings for Miller's Pond PUD, and a referral to the Planning Board for a public hearing. The board will also consider accepting a proposal from Tele-Measurements and authorizing attendance at conferences and training.
- Remaining recovery of claim: Town of Ramapo v. Przemyslaw Pokigo
- Abrams Fensterman: Special Counsel - Municipal Law (2023-2024)
- Amendment of Resolution No. 2023-34: Michael Murphy - Assessment Services (2023)
- Storm Water Maintenance Agreement: Bais Yaakov of Ramapo
- Miller's Pond PUD - Amended SEQRA Findings and referral to Planning Board
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a workshop meeting to discuss several items, including the recovery of a claim, special counsel appointments, a storm water maintenance agreement, the declaration and sale of surplus property, and a referral for the Miller's Pond Planned Unit Development (PUD) to the Planning Board with a public hearing. They will also consider amended SEQRA findings for the PUD and other administrative matters.
- Recovery of claim in Town of Ramapo v. Przemyslaw Pokigo
- Appointment of Abrams Fensterman as Special Counsel for Municipal Law (2023-2024)
- Amendment of Resolution No. 2023-34 regarding Michael Murphy Assessment Services (2023)
- Storm Water Maintenance Agreement with Bais Yaakov of Ramapo
- Declaration and sale of surplus property: land strips at Summit and Park Avenues
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board will vote on settling a lawsuit, accepting easements for three properties, and appointing new police officers. They will also discuss abolishing a town justice position and funding the litigation settlement. The board will reject a bid for street sweeping services and accept a proposal to appraise a property at 36 Rella Boulevard.
- Settlement of Hernandez v. Town of Ramapo litigation
- Appointment of new police officers
- Abolishment of Town Justice position
- Rejection of bid for Street Sweeping Services
- Acceptance of proposal to appraise 36 Rella Boulevard
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board will hold its regular meeting on July 12, 2023, to accept minutes, vote on legal agreements including property leases and tax certiorari settlements, and discuss engineering proposals for sidewalk and curb repairs.
- Rescission of Resolution No. 2019-506 (Lease of Property)
- Approval of Agreement - Lease of Property
- Acceptance of Bid: Repair and Replacement of Existing Sidewalks and Curbs
- Extension of License Agreement: Uncle Mike's Ice Cream, LLC
- Settlement of Tax Certiorari: The World Values Network
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including rescinding a 2019 property lease and approving a new one, settling a tax certiorari with The World Values Network, and accepting a bid for sidewalk and curb repairs. The board will also consider extending a license agreement with Uncle Mike's Ice Cream, appointing a planning board member, and changing the meeting schedule. An executive session is scheduled for litigation settlement.
- Rescission of Resolution No. 2019-506 for lease of property
- Approval of new property lease agreement
- Extension of license agreement with Uncle Mike's Ice Cream, LLC
- Settlement of tax certiorari with The World Values Network
- Acceptance of bid for repair/replacement of sidewalks and curbs
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a public hearing on a proposed local law amending Section 267-12 of the Town Code, followed by a vote on the revisions. The board will also consider several administrative items, including accepting audited financial statements, approving a sewer improvement agreement, and making various personnel appointments and reclassifications.
- Public hearing on Local Law amending Section 267-12 of the Town Code
- Acceptance of agreement for sanitary sewer improvements with Wellington LLC
- Acceptance of Town audited financial statements for year ending 2022
- Reclassify Custodial Worker to Assistant Maintenance Mechanic
- Nomination and appointment of Police Radio Dispatcher (CAD) Spanish Speaking
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including declaring lead agency status for the Millers Pond Planned Unit Development, selling surplus property on Van Ness Road, and settling multiple tax certiorari cases. The board will also accept audited financial statements for 2022, appoint a Pedestrian & Traffic Safety Committee, and consider a consent to assignment for the management of Spook Rock Golf Course.
- Resolution declaring SEQR lead agency status for Millers Pond PUD
- Sale of surplus property on Van Ness Road
- Rescission of prior resolutions authorizing sale of 679 New Hempstead Road
- Settlements of tax certiorari for Hershel and Malka Landau, Monroe LN Realty, LLC, and Mishpetei LLC
- Consent to assignment for management/operation of Spook Rock Golf Course
Ramapo Local Development Corporation
The Ramapo Local Development Corporation will meet to accept minutes from its March 22, 2023 meeting and a proposal for Directors & Officers Liability Insurance from Lebaum Group. No substantive decisions are listed beyond routine procedural actions.
- Acceptance of minutes from March 22, 2023 meeting
- Acceptance of proposal for Directors & Officers Liability Insurance with Lebaum Group
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings, including closing a hearing on proposed revisions to Town Code Section 267-12. The board will consider several settlements, including tax certiorari cases and a claim, as well as personnel appointments and police officer nominations. It will also vote on a resolution opposing the release of contaminated water from Indian Point into the Hudson River.
- Settlement of claim: Town of Ramapo v. Ezriel Berger
- Settlement of tax certiorari: Hillcrest Center SV II, LLC
- Settlement of tax certiorari: 1 Palm, LLC
- Settlement of tax certiorari: Congregation Birchos Yosef
- Resolution opposing release of contaminated water from Indian Point into Hudson River
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board will vote on several legal settlements, easement acceptances, and property-related decisions. It will also review purchasing proposals, personnel changes, and fee updates. No major new initiatives are listed; the meeting focuses on routine legal and administrative matters.
- Settlement of tax certiorari claims for Hillcrest Center SV II, LLC, FFBB, LLC, Yekusiel Flohr, and Congregation Yasla
- Sale of surplus property at 1 Van Ness Road
- Acceptance of easements for Pennington Lots LLC, 99-101 Highview, and 18-28 Hammond Street
- Update to filming permit fees schedule
- Memorializing opposition to NYS Bill A02875 on telecommunications equipment tax
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a public hearing on establishing regulations and licensing for taxis. The board will also consider several legal agreements, including settlements of tax certiorari cases, a hold harmless agreement, and change orders for sewer and sidewalk projects. Bids for fire and sprinkler maintenance and sidewalk projects will be accepted, along with proposals for engineering services. The board will also vote on authorizing CDBG funding and an employee assistance program agreement.
- Public hearing on taxi regulations and licensing
- Settlement of tax certiorari: CMAM Enterprises LLC
- Settlement of tax certiorari: Congregation Bais Chesed of Monsey, Inc.
- Change Order No. 2: Waverly Place Sewer Rehabilitation Project (Morano Brothers)
- Bids for Elaine Place and Francis Place sidewalk projects
Ramapo Local Development Corporation
The Ramapo Local Development Corporation held a routine meeting with no substantive decisions. Members accepted minutes from the prior meeting and reviewed the 2022 audited financial statement, but no votes or actions were taken.
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public participation, a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grants program, and several resolutions. The board will cancel a public hearing on a proposed taxi licensing law, set a hearing for the 2023 CDBG program, and consider settlements in tax certiorari and other legal actions. It will also act on proposals for print services, a third-party administrator, and property coverage, plus appointments and traffic sign installations.
- Cancel public hearing on Local Law for taxi licensing
- Set public hearing for 2023 Community Development Block Grants
- Settlement of tax certiorari: Rockland Hebrew Educational Center, Inc.
- Settlement of action: Solis v. Town of Ramapo
- Acceptance of proposal: L.G. Boucher as third-party administrator (2023)
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public participation, minutes approval, and multiple resolutions. Key items include a proposed local law on filming rights, several tax certiorari settlements, and agreements for ambulance services and a summer camp. The board will also consider various bids and proposals for purchasing, personnel appointments, and traffic/safety measures.
- Local Law Establishing Filming Rights and Requirements
- Settlement of Tax Certiorari: Congregation Tifereth Israel, Congregation Beth Mayer-Chevra Shas, Inc., Congregation Chasidei Gur of Monsey, Faigy Steinmetz
- Approval of Agreement: Emergency and Related Ambulance Services (2023)
- Approval of Agreement: Village of Spring Valley - 2023 Summer Camp
- Acceptance of Bid: Submersible Grinder Pump Stations and Accessories
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board will hold public hearings on a local law establishing filming rights and requirements, and on proposed revisions to police residency rules. The board will also consider several other items, including tax exemptions, a PUD referral, and various personnel and purchasing actions.
- Public hearing on local law establishing filming rights and requirements
- Public hearing on revisions to police residency requirements
- Local law for first-time home buyer property tax exemption
- Local law for real property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers
- Referral of Millers Pond PUD application to CDRC
Town Board
The Ramapo Town Board is holding its annual re-organizational meeting to make appointments for 2023, including the town attorney, department heads, and board chairs. They will also adopt the salary schedule, purchasing policy, and set meeting schedules and rates. The agenda is largely procedural, focusing on annual appointments and routine approvals.
- Appointment of Town Attorney Itamar Yeger, Esq. for 2023
- Adoption of 2023 Salary Schedule
- Adoption of Purchasing Policy
- Retention of outside counsel for traffic prosecution and other legal matters
- Acceptance of proposals for special counsel, engineering, and assessment services