Ramapo public meetings in 2023

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 is holding a special meeting to handle administrative matters, including adopting the 2024 tax rates, making appointments to town positions, and accepting an easement and a retaining wall agreement. The board will also consider rejecting a bid for a park walkway and accepting a software upgrade proposal.

• Adoption of tax rates for 2024
• Appointment of Town Clerk Sharon M. Osherovitz and Deputy Town Clerk Maureen Pehush
• Acceptance of easement at 231 Remsen Avenue
• Rejection of bid for Sandy Brook Park Walkway/Sidewalk
• Acceptance of proposal for software upgrade

The Ramapo Town Board held a special meeting on December 20, 2023, and adopted several resolutions, including the 2024 tax rates, appointments of town clerk and deputy clerk, and approval of a retaining wall agreement. The board also rejected a bid for a park walkway and accepted a software upgrade proposal. All resolutions passed unanimously, with Councilman Weissmandl absent.

• Adopted 2024 tax rates (unanimous)
• Appointed Sharon M. Osherovitz as Town Clerk/Registrar of Vital Statistics for 2024-2025 (unanimous)
• Ratified Maureen Pehush as Deputy Town Clerk/Deputy Registrar for 2024-2025 (unanimous)
• Ratified Sandra Howells as Sub-Registrar of Vital Statistics for 2024 (unanimous)
• Appointed 12 marriage officers for 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted shade tree easement at 231 Remsen Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved retaining wall agreement with Congregation Sdei Yosef, accepting $21,880 payment (unanimous)
• Rejected bid for Sandy Brook Park Walkway/Sidewalk (unanimous)

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

The Ramapo Town Board unanimously approved transferring surplus property to the Village of Kaser for municipal offices, with no consideration, subject to permissive referendum. The board also approved several other items, including extending ambulance billing services, settling a tax certiorari and a claim, appointing dispatchers, and funding additional EMS services.

• Approved transfer of surplus land to Village of Kaser for municipal offices (unanimous)
• Extended ambulance billing services agreement with Upstate Billing for 2024 (unanimous)
• Settled tax certiorari for Pascack WL Holdings Group (unanimous)
• Settled claim from GEICO for $4,729.21 (unanimous)
• Appointed Vanessa Mirch and Erin Weidel as probationary police radio dispatchers (unanimous)
• Approved additional funding of $120,751.01 to Rockland Paramedic Services for EMS (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 ambulance service agreements totaling $8.66 million (unanimous)
• Adopted DAC Initiative to support individuals with special needs (unanimous)

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

The Ramapo Town Board adopted the 2024 town budget in a 3-1 vote, with Councilman Wanounou dissenting. The board also approved multiple fire protection agreements with neighboring villages and districts for 2024, accepted several easements, and authorized funding for additional ambulance services and emergency relief.

• Adopted 2024 Town Budget (3-1, Wanounou dissenting)
• Approved fire protection agreements with Spring Valley, Sloatsburg, Hillburn, and Moleston for 2024
• Accepted stormwater and access easements for 211-217 N. Pascack Road, Bais Yaakov, and 50 Park Lane
• Authorized up to $200,000 for additional ambulance services from William Paul Faist Volunteer Ambulance Corp
• Authorized up to $40,000 for emergency relief to Konbit Neg Lakay
• Declared 24 Grosser Lane property surplus (unanimous)
• Settled two police vehicle damage claims (Allstate $6,992.07, Progressive $3,499.45)
• Extended comment period for Harriman Meadows draft scoping outline to December 11, 2023

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

The Ramapo Town Board held public hearings on the 2024 preliminary budget and various fire protection district contracts, adopting all related closures unanimously. The board also approved tax certiorari settlements for Route 59 Holdings LLC and Congregation Bais Yehuda Semihai, settled a $20,000 claim with Ohr Somayach/Joseph Tanenbaum Education Center, and extended the public written comment period for the Millers Pond PUD project to November 13, 2023.

• Closed public hearings on the 2024 Preliminary Budget and fire protection district contracts (Unanimous)
• Waived the 24-hour meeting rule for agenda resolutions (Unanimous)
• Scheduled a Special Town Board Meeting for November 20, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Accepted the regular meeting minutes of October 25, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Retained Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP as special assessment litigation counsel (Unanimous)
• Authorized tax certiorari settlement for Route 59 Holdings LLC (Unanimous)
• Authorized tax certiorari settlement and 100% tax exemption for Congregation Bais Yehuda Semihai (Unanimous)
• Approved a $20,000 claim settlement with Ohr Somayach/Joseph Tanenbaum Education Center (Unanimous)

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

The Ramapo Town Board continued and then closed the public hearing on the Millers Pond Planned Unit Development (PUD) and associated local law, extending the written comment period to November 3, 2023. The board also set public hearings for the 2024 preliminary budget and fire protection district agreements, and approved several administrative items including tax certiorari settlements, contract extensions, and personnel appointments.

• Closed Millers Pond PUD public hearing and extended written comment period to Nov. 3 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for 2024 preliminary budget on Nov. 8 (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for 2024 fire protection services for six districts (unanimous)
• Approved settlement of Commerce Bank tax certiorari (unanimous)
• Approved settlement of Rose Ocko Foundation tax certiorari (4-0, Specht recused)
• Approved settlement of Rabbi Yakov Yosef Trust tax certiorari (unanimous)
• Approved settlement of Sephardic Heritage Center tax certiorari (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Ralph Blvd drainage project, increasing contract to $262,650 (3-2)

Ramapo Local Development Corporation

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation is meeting to adopt its 2024 budget and accept the minutes from its June 14, 2023 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Adoption of 2024 Budget
• Acceptance of minutes from June 14, 2023 meeting

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation held a scheduled meeting on October 25, 2023, where the board approved the minutes from the June 14, 2023 meeting. The board also formally adopted the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2024. The meeting was subsequently adjourned at 8:11 P.M.

• Accepted June 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved and adopted the 2024 annual budget (Unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:11 P.M. (Unanimous)

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.

The Ramapo Town Board special meeting on October 5, 2023, was adjourned for lack of a quorum, as only Supervisor Michael B. Specht and Town Clerk Sharon Osherovitz were present; all four council members were absent. The tentative budget for fiscal year 2024 was presented to the Supervisor, and copies were placed in the board members' mailboxes, but no formal action was taken.

• Meeting adjourned for lack of quorum
• Tentative FY2024 budget presented to Supervisor and placed in board mailboxes

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)

The Ramapo Town Board held a public hearing and unanimously closed out its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project, accepted a stormwater easement from Avon Gardens, extended the auto and truck parts agreement for one year, approved a sole bid for work uniforms, and authorized applications for several grants. All votes were unanimous with Councilwoman Charles absent.

• Closed CDBG project 3416CVPF49-22 public hearing and authorized closeout (unanimous)
• Accepted stormwater access and maintenance easement from Avon Gardens, LLC (unanimous)
• Extended auto and truck parts agreement with six vendors for one year (unanimous)
• Approved sole bid from American Wear, Inc. for work uniforms (unanimous)
• Authorized Justice Court to apply for JCAP grant up to $30,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted $13,536 pedestrian enforcement grant (unanimous)
• Accepted $39,856 police traffic services grant (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,000 child passenger safety grant (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will consider a resolution regarding the SEQR Positive Declaration for the Harriman Meadows Planned Residential Development. This includes directing the re-circulation of a draft scoping outline and scheduling a public comment period.

• Resolution adopting SEQR Positive Declaration for Harriman Meadows
• Scheduling of public comment period for Harriman Meadows scoping outline
• Motion to enter Executive Session regarding pending litigation

The Town Board determined that the proposed Harriman Meadows residential development may have significant environmental impacts. The Board directed the re-circulation of a draft scoping outline and the scheduling of a public comment period.

• Adopted Positive Declaration and directed a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Harriman Meadows (5-0)
• Directed re-circulation of draft Scoping Outline for public review and comment (5-0)
• Closed public participation period at 7:02 P.M. (5-0)
• Entered executive session at 7:09 P.M. to discuss pending litigation (5-0)
• Exited executive session at 7:28 P.M. (5-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings, settlements, bid acceptances, and personnel actions. Key items include closing hearings on Fountainview at College and Millers Pond, settling litigation and tax certiorari cases, and accepting bids for road and sidewalk projects.

• Close public hearing: Fountainview at College
• Close public hearing: Millers Pond
• Settlement of claim: Avi Laster
• Acceptance of bid: Remsen Avenue Curb & Sidewalk from Route 59 to Hilda Lane
• Establish position of Police Radio Dispatcher (CAD) (PT)

The Town Board unanimously adopted the Pro-Housing Communities pledge, committing to streamline permitting and encourage multifamily and affordable housing. It also approved several construction bids, settled claims, and continued public hearings on two major development proposals.

• Adopted Pro-Housing Communities pledge (unanimous)
• Approved $1,157,500 bid for Remsen Avenue curb & sidewalk (3-0, Wanounou abstained)
• Approved $349,500 bid for Grove Street & Remsen Avenue intersection (3-0, Wanounou abstained)
• Approved $118,111 bid for Gwen Lane drainage improvement (3-0, Wanounou abstained)
• Settled Avi Laster drain backup claim for $3,077.83 (unanimous)
• Settled Ziegler sewer backup lawsuit for $15,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized injunction actions against owners of 4 and 5 Pine Road for unsafe school use (unanimous)
• Adjourned Millers Pond public hearing to October 25, extended comment period (unanimous)

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

The Ramapo Town Board unanimously adopted amended SEQRA findings for the Millers Pond Planned Unit Development (637 residential units, ~67,000 sq ft commercial) and declared the petition complete, referring it to the Planning Board and Rockland County Planning Department. A public hearing was set for September 13, 2023 at 7:01 PM. The board also approved a $168,938.90 change order for the Elaine Place sidewalk project (3-2) and accepted a street sweeping bid from LI Sweeping, LLC (3-2).

• Adopted amended SEQRA findings for Millers Pond PUD (unanimous)
• Declared Millers Pond PUD petition complete, referred to Planning Board and County Planning (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Millers Pond PUD for Sept 13, 2023 at 7:01 PM (unanimous)
• Approved $168,938.90 change order for Elaine Place sidewalk project (3-2)
• Accepted LI Sweeping, LLC bid for street sweeping services (3-2)
• Set public hearing for Fountainview at College Road special use permit for Sept 13, 2023 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for 2024 Community Development Block Grant program for Nov 22, 2023 (unanimous)
• Accepted stormwater easements at 607 Route 306 and 221 Viola Road, and dedication at 68 Carlton Road (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a workshop meeting to discuss several land use items, including the Miller's Pond PUD referral and special use permits. The board will also consider various easement acceptances, tax certiorari settlements, and police training authorizations.

• Public Hearing: Fountainview at College Road Special Use Permit
• Public Hearing: 2024 Community Development Block Grants Program
• Miller's Pond PUD referral and amended SEQRA findings
• Acceptance of easements for Congregation Pe’er Bais Yaakov and Congregation Beth Mikroh, Inc.
• Approval of Change Order #1 for the Elaine Place Sidewalk Project

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

The Ramapo Town Board approved several resolutions, including accepting a proposal from Tele-Measurements, Inc. for voice-activated cameras and screens in the Council Room at a cost not exceeding $124,144, with a 3-1 vote. The board also retained Abrams Fensterman as special counsel for municipal law, amended an assessment services agreement with Michael Murphy, accepted a final insurance payment, approved stormwater maintenance agreements, and authorized training travel for the assessor and a police sergeant. All other resolutions were adopted unanimously.

• Accepted Tele-Measurements proposal for voice-activated cameras, $124,144 (3-1)
• Retained Abrams Fensterman as special counsel for municipal law, up to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Amended Resolution 2023-34 to retain Michael Murphy for assessment services, up to $45,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted final recovery payment of $541.56 from Allstate (unanimous)
• Authorized stormwater maintenance agreement for Bais Yaakov of Ramapo (unanimous)
• Authorized Assessor Scott Shedler to attend IAAO conference, up to $5,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized Sgt. Michael Carbone to attend DCJS training, up to $1,300 (unanimous)

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

The Ramapo Town Board unanimously authorized issuing up to $3,000,000 in bonds to pay a settled claim with Connectivity Systems, LLC. The board also approved several other items, including a $85,000 settlement for a lawsuit, acceptance of easements, appointment of police officers, and abolishing a vacant Town Justice position.

• Authorized up to $3,000,000 in bonds for Connectivity Systems settlement (unanimous)
• Approved $85,000 settlement in Hernandez v. Town of Ramapo (unanimous)
• Accepted right-of-way, parkland, drainage, and stormwater easements for Van Orden Av LLC (unanimous)
• Accepted easements for 242 Blauvelt Road and 18 Suffern Place (unanimous; 4-0 with recusal)
• Authorized application for $120,000 Climate Smart Communities grant (4-1)
• Accepted appraisal proposal for 36 Rella Boulevard at $4,500 (unanimous)
• Appointed three probationary police officers (unanimous)
• Abolished third Town Justice position (unanimous)

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

The Ramapo Town Board approved a settlement in the Connectivity Systems LLC lawsuit (3-2), with Councilmembers Wanounou and Weissmandl voting against. The board also unanimously declared itself SEQR lead agency for the proposed 479-unit Harriman Meadows development, rescinded a 2019 lease resolution, and approved a new month-to-month lease with Recon Construction Corporation. Several other resolutions were adopted, including a sidewalk repair bid and a tax certiorari settlement.

• Settled Connectivity Systems LLC lawsuit (3-2)
• Declared itself SEQR lead agency for Harriman Meadows project (unanimous)
• Rescinded Resolution No. 2019-506 for Hamlets of Ramapo lease (unanimous)
• Approved month-to-month lease with Recon Construction Corp at $2,000/month (unanimous)
• Extended Uncle Mike's Ice Cream license agreement for 2023 at $3,000 (unanimous)
• Settled tax certiorari for The World Values Network (unanimous)
• Settled Benzion Kupferstein sewer backup claim for $1,075 (unanimous)
• Accepted A-TECH CONCRETE bid for sidewalk and curb repair (4-1)

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

The Ramapo Town Board adopted Local Law No. 6 of 2023 to amend Section 267-12 of the Town Code regarding vehicle parking and traffic regulations. The board also accepted a sanitary sewer improvements agreement with Wellington LLC, accepted the resignation of Town Justice David Fried, and approved various personnel appointments, audits, and housing authority appointments.

• Adopted Local Law No. 6 of 2023 amending Town Code Section 267-12 regarding overnight and winter parking (Unanimous)
• Accepted sanitary sewer improvements agreement with Wellington LLC for Red Schoolhouse Road and Summit Road project (Unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Town Justice David Fried effective June 22, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Reclassified a Custodial Worker position to Assistant Maintenance Mechanic and appointed Joshua Adams at $61,397 annual salary (Unanimous)
• Established a full-time Maintenance Helper position in the DPW Sewer Department (Unanimous)
• Appointed Syndy Cano as permanent probationary Police Radio Dispatcher Spanish Speaking (Unanimous)
• Accepted 2022 Town audited financial statements and Justice Court audit prepared by Bonadio Group (Unanimous)
• Appointed Yossi (Arthur) Rubinstein to the Ramapo Housing Authority for a 5-year term through June 28, 2028 (Unanimous)

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

The Ramapo Town Board declared itself the lead agency for environmental review of the proposed Millers Pond PUD, a 637-unit mixed-use development on 143.6 acres at 110 Pomona Road. The board also approved the sale of surplus property on Van Ness Road to Avon Gardens LLC for $20,000, rescinded prior resolutions authorizing the sale of town property at 679 New Hempstead Road, and settled several tax certiorari matters and a sewer backup claim.

• Declared Town Board SEQR lead agency for Millers Pond PUD (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Van Ness Road property to Avon Gardens LLC for $20,000 (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Rescinded Resolutions 2022-195 and 2022-243 for sale of 679 New Hempstead Road (unanimous)
• Settled tax certiorari for Hershel and Malka Landau, assessments reduced from $52,000 to $20,000 (unanimous)
• Settled tax certiorari for Monroe LN Realty, LLC, property to be 100% exempt (unanimous)
• Settled tax certiorari for Mishpetei LLC, property to be 100% exempt (unanimous)
• Settled sewer backup claim of Cindy Fleisher for $812.81 (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 planning consultant contract with NY Planning and Zoning Group (4-0, 1 abstention)

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

The Board of Directors approved a proposal for Directors and Officers Liability Insurance. The board also adopted the minutes from the March 22, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Directors & Officers Liability Insurance proposal from Lebaum Company, Inc. for $18,926.88 (Unanimous)
• Adopted March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

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

The Town Board approved a project to convert 1,891 streetlights to LED and add 1,549 new lights. The Board also settled several tax certiorari matters and appointed permanent staff for the Finance and Parks departments.

• Approved street lighting project with NYPA not to exceed $7.6M (Unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 521 streetlights from O&R Utilities up to $600,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $23,400 bid from A. Montano Company, Inc. for asphalt rollers (3-0)
• Approved joint retention of Dichter Law LLC for Veolia water rate petition up to $16,000 (Unanimous)
• Accepted $831 settlement from Selective Insurance Company of America for police vehicle damage (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jeffrey Posner as permanent Program Coordinator, Cultural Arts Center (Unanimous)
• Appointed Loretta Furlong as permanent Accountant III (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution opposing release of contaminated water from Indian Point into Hudson River (Unanimous)

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

The Ramapo Town Board unanimously approved a series of routine resolutions, including a public affairs coordination contract with AxlePR, Inc. at $10,000 per month for eight months, and several tax certiorari settlements. The board also adopted new filming permit fees and authorized various appointments and equipment purchases.

• Approved $10,000/month AxlePR public affairs contract for May-Dec 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved filming permit fees ranging $225-$1,000/day based on crew size (unanimous)
• Settled tax certiorari for FFBB, LLC reducing assessment to $60,000 (unanimous)
• Settled tax certiorari for Yekusiel Flohr reducing assessment to $54,000 (unanimous)
• Settled tax certiorari for Congregation Yasla with 50% exemption (unanimous)
• Appointed Amy Wagner-Mele as Assistant Town Attorney at $70,000/year (unanimous)
• Appointed Jason Jennings Jr. as Assistant Maintenance Mechanic at $61,397/year (unanimous)
• Declared surplus property at 1 Van Ness Road (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on proposed revisions to Town Code Section 267-12. The board will consider multiple legal settlements, intermunicipal agreements, personnel appointments, budget amendments, and fee schedule updates.

• Public hearing on proposed revisions to Section 267-12 of the Town Code
• Settlements in cases: Town v. Joel Schiff, Town v. Timothy Labelle, and tax certiorari settlements for Czeslawa Z. Lech, Puccio Enterprises LLC, 474 Hempstead Holdings LLC, Trophy Holdings Inc./Trophy 1551 LLC
• Renaming of Stanley Avenue
• Intermunicipal agreements with Village of Wesley Hills (snow plowing) and Village of Kaser
• Agreement with Borough of Ramsey for police firing range 2023

The Ramapo Town Board unanimously approved a series of resolutions, including setting a public hearing for May 24, 2023, on proposed revisions to the town code regarding overnight parking. The board also approved several settlements, appointments, and agreements, including a $193,555 bid for riverbank erosion mitigation and an intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Kaser for a police substation. All decisions were made with unanimous votes except one tax certiorari settlement that passed 4-0 with one abstention.

• Set public hearing for May 24, 2023 on overnight parking code amendment (unanimous)
• Rescinded prior resolution setting May 31 hearing for same parking amendment (unanimous)
• Accepted $630 settlement from Allstate for damaged sign trailer (unanimous)
• Accepted $4,063.87 settlement from Selective Insurance for police vehicle damage (unanimous)
• Approved $193,555 bid to Colonnelli Brothers for Ramapo River bank erosion mitigation (unanimous)
• Approved intermunicipal agreement with Village of Kaser for police substation at 24 Grosser Lane (unanimous)
• Renamed road serving Town Square Business Park to Stanley Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved snow plowing agreement with Village of Wesley Hills at $1,975 per plowing (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Ramapo Planning Board issued a SEQRA Negative Declaration and approved the final site plan and special use permit for Bais Yaakov of Ramapo at 984 Haverstraw Road. The board also voted to override several comments from the Rockland County Planning Department. Both approvals passed 5-0 with one member absent.

• Issued SEQRA Negative Declaration for Bais Yaakov site plan
• Approved Final Site Plan for Bais Yaakov (5-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Bais Yaakov (5-0, 1 absent)
• Overrode RCPD comments 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22 & 24

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

The Town Board unanimously adopted Local Law No. 5 of 2023, establishing a comprehensive licensing and regulatory framework for taxicabs and vehicles for hire, including the creation of a Taxi and Limousine Commission. The board also approved several contracts and agreements, including a $143,139.88 change order for the Waverly Place Sewer Rehabilitation Project and sidewalk construction bids for Elaine Place and Francis Place. Additionally, the board authorized applications for CDBG funding and settled two tax certiorari cases.

• Adopted Local Law No. 5-2023, Taxicabs and Vehicles for Hire Licensing Law (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Waverly Place Sewer Rehabilitation Project, $143,139.88 (unanimous)
• Accepted bid for Elaine Place Sidewalk Project, $715,135.00 (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Accepted bid for Francis Place Sidewalk Project, $843,170.00 (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Authorized settlement of tax certiorari for CMAM Enterprises LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized settlement of tax certiorari for Congregation Bais Chesed of Monsey, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Hold Harmless Agreement with 1 Briarcliff Drive Associates (4-1)
• Authorized application for CDBG 2023 funds for Carlton Road Sidewalk Project (unanimous)

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.

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation unanimously adopted the minutes of its February 22, 2023 meeting and accepted the audited financial statement for the year ending December 31, 2022, prepared by Bonadio Group. The board then adjourned at 7:55 PM.

• Adopted February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted 2022 audited financial statement from Bonadio Group (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 PM (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a special meeting to address personnel appointments and several service bids. Items include establishing new police officer positions and accepting bids for vehicle towing and tree care. The board will also conclude a public hearing regarding 2023 CDBG applications.

• Close public hearing for 2023 CDBG Applications
• Acceptance of easements for 203-205 West Maple Avenue
• Establishment of Spanish-speaking and French/Creole-speaking police officer positions
• Acceptance of bids for school bus trips and tennis court reconditioning
• Approval of agreement with Ramapo Police Superior Officers Association

The Town Board appointed several new police officers and established specialized language-speaking officer positions. The Board also ratified a collective bargaining agreement with the Police Superior Officers Association and approved various vendor contracts for town services.

• Appointed 7 police officers (unanimous)
• Established Spanish-speaking and French/Creole-speaking police officer positions (unanimous)
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with Police Superior Officers Association (unanimous)
• Approved $24,000 bid for tennis court reconditioning at Rustic Brook (unanimous)
• Approved $56,217 proposal for tree removal on Route 306 (unanimous)
• Authorized injunction action against property at 3 DeBaun Place (unanimous)
• Settled sewer backup claim for Elcie Delphin for $818.23 (unanimous)
• Approved $101,000 excess liability insurance premium (unanimous)

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)

The Ramapo Town Board canceled the February 22 public hearing on taxi regulations and rescheduled it for March 22, 2023, pending input from the Taxi Advisory Committee. The board also declared its intent to act as SEQR lead agency for the Millers Pond PUD, a proposed 637-unit mixed-use development, and approved several administrative items including settlements, appointments, and insurance contracts.

• Canceled taxi licensing public hearing, rescheduled to March 22 (unanimous)
• Declared intent to be SEQR lead agency for Millers Pond PUD (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 settlement in Solis v. Town of Ramapo (unanimous)
• Accepted $4,820.10 partial recovery from Allstate for vehicle damage (unanimous)
• Approved $884,666.86 property insurance proposal from Lebaum Company (unanimous)
• Appointed Scott Goldman as part-time court attendant at $25/hr (unanimous)
• Appointed Vincent Gisonno as probationary police officer at $54,552/yr (unanimous)
• Authorized traffic control signs on Walter Dr., Maple Leaf Rd., Roman Blvd., Edwin La. (4-0)

Ramapo Local Development Corporation

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation is meeting to approve minutes from its October 2022 meeting and to consider a settlement related to the 2022 stadium lease with the NY Boulders. The agenda contains only these items and adjournment, with no other substantive business listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 26, 2022 meeting
• 2022 Stadium Lease Settlement with NY Boulders

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation unanimously approved a settlement with the NY Boulders, accepting $110,353 as full and final payment for the 2022 stadium lease. The board also unanimously adopted the minutes from the October 26, 2022 meeting and adjourned at 7:40 PM.

• Adopted minutes of October 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted $110,353 as full settlement of NY Boulders' 2022 lease (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 PM (unanimous)

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

The Ramapo Town Board adopted a new local law regulating commercial filming permits and approved annual agreements for emergency ambulance services totaling $7.56 million. The Board also declared its intent to act as lead agency for the environmental review of the proposed Harriman Meadows residential development and authorized a $499,473 change order for the Waverly Place sewer project.

• Adopted Local Law No. 4 of 2023 establishing filming rights and permit requirements (4-0)
• Approved 2023 ambulance service agreements totaling $7,560,000 for Hatzolah, Spring Hill, Faist, and New Square (4-0)
• Declared intent to be SEQR lead agency for Harriman Meadows rezoning petition (4-0)
• Authorized $499,473 Change Order No. 1 for Waverly Place Sewer Rehabilitation, increasing contract to $5,072,083 (4-0)
• Approved agreement for up to 80 Spring Valley children in 2023 summer camp at $700 per child (4-0)
• Settled tax certiorari matters for four religious congregations and one individual, granting 100% exemptions or reduced assessments (4-0)
• Extended agreement with Tilcon New York Inc. for bituminous concrete for one additional year (4-0)
• Appointed Chaya Meisner (Ullman) as Senior Clerk at $50,511 and Mary Beaudry as Payroll Clerk at $55,688 (4-0)

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

The Ramapo Town Board adopted three local laws: one requiring police officers to be town residents for two years after taking their oath, a five-year partial property tax exemption for first-time homebuyers, and a 10% property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. The board also promoted Officer Sean Baird to Sergeant, approved several police department personnel actions, and referred a 637-unit mixed-use development application to the Community Design Review Committee. Supervisor Specht announced the closure of the Saddle River Pool, citing high non-resident use and repair costs.

• Adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2023 requiring police officers to be Ramapo residents for 2 years after oath (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2023 creating a 5-year property tax exemption for first-time homebuyers (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2023 granting 10% property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers (4-0, 1 absent)
• Promoted Sean Baird to Police Sergeant at $166,149 base salary (unanimous)
• Referred Millers Pond PUD application for 637 residential units to CDRC (unanimous)
• Approved settlement of tax certiorari for Congregation Ateres Yisroel, making property 100% exempt (unanimous)
• Accepted Sokoloff Stern LLP as outside counsel at $250/hr partner rate (unanimous)
• Appointed Abraham Ciment to Planning Board (3-0, 1 abstention)

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

The Ramapo Town Board convened its 2023 re-organizational meeting, hearing the State of the Town address from Supervisor Michael B. Specht. The Board approved dozens of resolutions, including 2023 staff and board appointments, legal and consultant contracts, the 2023 salary schedule, and official designations for banks and newspapers.

• Appointed Sandra Howells as Sub-Registrar of Vital Statistics (5-0)
• Appointed Itamar Yeger as Town Attorney (5-0)
• Appointed Alyssa Slater as First Assistant Town Attorney (5-0)
• Appointed Charlene Weaver as Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Sylvain Klein as Planning Board Chairperson (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Adopted the 2023 Salary Schedule and Procurement Policy (5-0)
• Retained outside counsel, special counsels, and engineering consultants for 2023 (various votes)
• Designated official depositories, official newspaper, and official photographer (various votes)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold public hearings regarding property tax exemptions for first-time homebuyers and volunteer emergency workers. The meeting also includes discussions on taxi licensing regulations and a major road reconstruction project. Additionally, the board will review various legal agreements and purchasing proposals.

• Public hearing: First Time Homebuyers Property Tax Exemption
• Public hearing: Tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers
• Road reconstruction and resurfacing project with a maximum estimated cost of $18,000,000
• Authorization to finance and purchase a second full-size plow truck
• Set public hearing for taxi regulations and licensing

The Town Board approved a bond resolution for $18 million to fund road reconstruction, resurfacing, and sidewalk projects. The board also approved several property license agreements, park upgrades, and updated fee schedules for ambulance and zoning services.

• Authorized $18M bond for road and sidewalk improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $442,866.58 for Sandy Brook Park playground equipment and installation (Unanimous)
• Approved $982,166 for road surface treatment and micro milling by Gorman Brothers (Unanimous)
• Authorized $300,000 lease-purchase for a second full-size plow truck (Unanimous)
• Approved $900/month license agreement with Rockland Paramedic Services, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved sewer maintenance agreement with Village of Pomona at $61.894 per unit (Unanimous)
• Increased ambulance fees: ALS 1 to $1,485.30 and mileage to $28.56/mile (Unanimous)
• Set public hearing for taxi regulations and licensing for Feb 22, 2023 (Unanimous)