Ramapo public meetings in 2024

Ramapo Local Development Corporation

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation is meeting to discuss several matters, including the redevelopment of the Ramapo Cultural Arts Center for affordable housing, the purchase of a new scoreboard, and a settlement of a claim involving Schleicher. The board will also consider accepting minutes from its October 29, 2024 meeting. No votes are listed on the agenda.

• Redevelopment of the Ramapo Cultural Arts Center for affordable housing
• Purchase of new scoreboard
• Settlement of claim: Schleicher
• Acceptance of minutes from October 29, 2024 meeting

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation unanimously approved four resolutions: accepted the conveyance of the Ramapo Cultural Arts Center for redevelopment into affordable housing, authorized the purchase of a new stadium scoreboard for up to $420,000 funded by an interest-free loan from the NY Boulders, settled a personal injury claim for $10,000, and adopted the prior meeting minutes. All votes were unanimous with three members present and two absent.

• Adopted minutes of October 29, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted conveyance of Ramapo Cultural Arts Center for affordable housing redevelopment, subject to permissive referendum and permit approvals (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of Daktronics scoreboard for up to $420,000, funded by interest-free loan from NY Boulders repaid via rent reductions over five years (unanimous)
• Settled Schleicher claim for $10,000, with $10,000 contributed by the Town, conditioned on general release (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 PM (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a special meeting to adopt the 2025 tax rates, set a public hearing on a local law creating an Office of the Assessor, and consider several agreements and appointments. The board will also discuss redeveloping the Cultural Arts Center into affordable housing and approve various personnel actions, including appointing police officers.

• Adoption of tax rates for 2025
• Public hearing on Introductory Local Law 'Office of the Assessor'
• Inter-municipal agreement for ice and snow remediation with Village of Montebello 2025
• Settlement of tax certiorari: Kahal Menichas Usher Monsey
• Redevelopment of Cultural Arts Center into affordable housing

The Ramapo Town Board unanimously approved declaring the Cultural Arts Center property at 62-66 N. Main Street, Spring Valley surplus and transferring it to the Ramapo Local Development Corporation for economic development, including low-income housing and a community center. The board also accepted a proposal from Sunshine Realty Group to redevelop the center into affordable housing, subject to final terms and a $1.5 million ARPA grant from Rockland County. All resolutions passed 3-0, with Councilmembers Charles and Weissmandl absent.

• Declared 62-66 N. Main St. surplus and transferred to RLDC for redevelopment (3-0)
• Approved Sunshine Realty Group proposal for affordable housing redevelopment (3-0)
• Adopted 2025 tax rates (3-0)
• Approved 6-month EMS agreement with Rockland Paramedic Services, $266,667 (3-0)
• Approved $93,752.51 bid for Besen Park swings and rubber surfacing (3-0)
• Extended waste services agreement with Interstate Waste Services, 9,423 units @ $64 (3-0)
• Appointed four police officers effective Jan 16, 2025 (3-0)
• Set public hearing for Jan 22, 2025 on 'Office of the Assessor' local law (3-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a special meeting to adopt local laws on a hotel room occupancy tax and amendments to taxicab and vehicle-for-hire licensing, and to adjourn a public hearing on zoning amendments. The board will also consider several intermunicipal agreements, budget amendments, and purchasing items.

• Adopt Local Law: Hotel Room Occupancy Tax
• Adopt Local Law: Amending Taxicabs and Vehicles for Hire Licensing (Local Law No. 5-2023, as amended by Local Law 1 of 2024)
• Adjourn Public Hearing: Zoning Amendments
• Intermunicipal Agreement with Village of Pomona
• Acceptance of Easement at 25 Monsey Blvd

The Town Board adopted Local Law No. 4-2024, imposing a 5% hotel room occupancy tax effective January 1, 2025, with exemptions for permanent residents and certain public assistance occupants. The board also continued the public hearing on zoning amendments to February 19, 2025, and approved several contracts, grants, and budget amendments.

• Adopted 5% hotel room occupancy tax (Local Law No. 4-2024) (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Continued zoning amendments public hearing to Feb. 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved intermunicipal agreement with Village of Pomona for highway improvements up to $350,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized MOU with Moleston Fire District for police drone docking station (unanimous)
• Accepted $7,000 STOP DWI grant from Rockland County (unanimous)
• Accepted bid from Davis Technologies Group for fire/sprinkler maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $900,000 transfer from Ambulance Fund to General Fund (unanimous)
• Approved multiple 2024 budget amendments for grants and insurance recovery (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a special meeting to adopt the 2025 town budget and conduct public hearings on proposed zoning amendments, a hotel room occupancy tax, and changes to taxicab licensing. The board will also consider numerous agreements, settlements, bids, and personnel actions. The agenda includes several routine items such as accepting minutes and entering executive session.

• Adoption of Town of Ramapo Budget for Year 2025
• Public Hearing: Planned Unit Development District Regulations Outside Northeast Area
• Public Hearing: Introductory Local Law: 'Hotel Room Occupancy Tax'
• Settlement of Tax Certiorari: One Hundred Fifty Eckerson, LLC
• Acceptance of Bid: Greenridge Way Drainage Improvement Project

The Ramapo Town Board adopted the 2025 town budget unanimously and continued the public hearing on the proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) District Regulations to January 15, 2025, extending the written comment period. The board also introduced a zoning amendments local law and set a public hearing for December 10, 2024. Several contracts, bids, settlements, and personnel appointments were approved.

• Adopted 2025 Town Budget (3-0)
• Continued PUD District Regulations public hearing to Jan. 15, 2025 (3-0)
• Introduced Zoning Amendments local law, hearing set for Dec. 10 (3-0)
• Adjourned Hotel Room Occupancy Tax hearing to Dec. 10 (3-0)
• Approved fire protection agreements with Hillburn, Sloatsburg, Moleston, Spring Valley (3-0)
• Accepted bids for electric supply, natural gas, drainage, fencing, playground, safety plan (3-0)
• Approved settlements in tax certiorari and claims cases (3-0)
• Appointed personnel including clerk-typist, maintenance mechanic, registry clerk (3-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a special meeting to close the public hearing on the preliminary budget for 2025. The agenda includes only procedural items: closing the public participation period and adjourning. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Close public hearing on preliminary budget for 2025

The Town Board held a special meeting to close the public participation period and the public hearing regarding the preliminary budget for 2025. No members of the public addressed the board during the session.

• Closed public participation period (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for the 2025 Preliminary Budget (Unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a special meeting to close public hearings on 2025 fire protection services for seven fire districts, set a hearing on the preliminary 2025 budget, and schedule hearings on a planned unit development law and a hotel room occupancy tax. The board will also consider contracts, budget amendments, fee updates, and a personnel appointment.

• Close public hearings for fire protection services in Fire Protection Districts 1-5, Johnsontown Road, and Parkcrest for 2025
• Set public hearing on preliminary 2025 budget
• Set public hearing on local law for Planned Unit Development District Regulations outside Northeast Area
• Set public hearing on local law establishing hotel room occupancy tax
• Approval of agreement with 2020 Security Services Inc. for police firing range

The Ramapo Town Board unanimously approved inter-municipal agreements with seven villages for highway maintenance and snow removal services in 2025, totaling over $2.3 million. The board also closed public hearings on 2025 fire protection contracts for six fire districts, set public hearings for the 2025 preliminary budget and two proposed local laws (PUD regulations and hotel occupancy tax), and approved several administrative items including a permanent appointment, budget amendments, and settlements.

• Approved 2025 highway maintenance and snow removal agreements with Chestnut Ridge, Pomona, New Hempstead, Wesley Hills, Kaser, New Square, Montebello (unanimous)
• Closed public hearings on 2025 fire protection contracts for Districts 1-5 and Johnsontown Road and Parkcrest (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for 2025 preliminary budget on Nov 7, 2024 (unanimous)
• Introduced local law on PUD regulations outside Northeast Area, hearing Nov 19 (unanimous)
• Introduced local law on hotel room occupancy tax, hearing Nov 19 (unanimous)
• Approved amended PILOT agreement for The Ranch Hudson Valley, conditioned on discontinuance of tax certiorari (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Sadowski as permanent Superintendent of Public Works (unanimous)
• Updated Town Clerk fee schedules, including taxi and vehicle for hire fees (unanimous)

Ramapo Local Development Corporation

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation (RLDC) is meeting to consider adopting its 2025 budget and to discuss repayment to the Town of Ramapo. The agenda also includes acceptance of minutes from a previous meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Adoption of 2025 budget
• RLDC repayment to the Town of Ramapo
• Acceptance of minutes from May 20, 2024 meeting

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation approved its fiscal year 2025 budget unanimously and authorized a $450,000 repayment to the Town of Ramapo for debt service payments made under a bond guarantee. The board also adopted the minutes from the May 20, 2024 meeting (4-0, with one abstention) and adjourned.

• Adopted FY2025 budget (unanimous)
• Authorized $450,000 repayment to Town of Ramapo (unanimous)
• Adopted May 20, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, Brendel Charles abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 PM (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will set public hearings for seven fire protection districts for 2025, approve several contracts and change orders, and consider budget amendments and grant acceptances. The agenda also includes settling a tax certiorari and a claim, and adopting a hazard mitigation plan.

• Set public hearings for 2025 fire protection services in Park Crest, Johnsontown Road, and Ramapo Fire Protection Districts No. 1-5
• Settlement of tax certiorari: Twenty Five Funston LLC
• Settlement of claim: Raymond Kondracki
• Approval of Change Order #1 for Remsen Avenue curb & sidewalk project (D.S. Meyer Enterprises, LLC)
• Acceptance of bid for Besen Park basketball court removal and replacement

The Ramapo Town Board unanimously approved a $127,440 change order for the Remsen Avenue curb and sidewalk project, increasing the contract to $1,284,940. The board also set public hearings for fire protection district agreements, settled a tax certiorari and a claim, and accepted several bids and proposals for road and park improvements.

• Approved Change Order #1 for Remsen Avenue curb & sidewalk project, increasing contract to $1,284,940 (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for 2025 fire protection services for Park Crest, Johnsontown Road, and Ramapo Fire Protection Districts 1-5 (unanimous)
• Settled tax certiorari for Twenty Five Funston LLC, reducing assessments for 2023/24 and 2024/25 (unanimous)
• Settled claim of Raymond Kondracki for $2,073.27 (unanimous)
• Amended Resolution 2024-308 to retain Michael Murphy for administrative assessment services at up to $35,000 (unanimous)
• Extended LEAD program intermunicipal agreement with Rockland County to September 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted bid of $137,880 from Green Valley Group for Besen Park basketball court replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted Rockland County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a special meeting to present the tentative 2025 budget and take public input. The board will also consider several tax certiorari settlements, property claims, and various purchasing items including pickleball court repairs and insurance proposals.

• Presentation of tentative 2025 budget with public participation
• Settlement of tax certiorari: Habitat for Humanity of Rockland, Inc.
• Settlement of tax certiorari: Michael Goldstein and Goldstein Group Equity, LLC
• Acceptance of proposal: Repair of Pickle Ball Courts at Weldler Park
• Acceptance of bid: Purchase of Auto and Truck Parts and Service

The Ramapo Town Board received the 2025 tentative budget and scheduled upcoming budget workshops. The Board also approved several contracts, including repairs for pickleball courts at Manny Weldler Park and a two-year management extension for Spook Rock Golf Course. Additionally, the Board settled multiple tax certiorari matters and appointed a new police chaplain.

• Received 2025 tentative budget
• Approved $38,030 contract for pickleball court repairs (4-0)
• Extended Spook Rock Golf Course management contract (4-0)
• Settled three tax certiorari matters (4-0)
• Appointed Rabbi Yehuda Zorger as Police Chaplain (4-0)
• Scheduled 2025 budget workshops for Oct 8 and Oct 9 (4-0)
• Rejected Children's Park tank removal bid (4-0)
• Accepted 116 College Road stormwater easement (4-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public participation, minutes approval, and several police-related items. The board will consider accepting a state grant for pedestrian enforcement, appointing police officers, approving an employment agreement for the police chief, and approving an agreement with the police superior officers association.

• Authorization to accept grant for NYS Highway Safety Program for Pedestrian Enforcement
• Appointment of police officers
• Employment agreement for police chief
• Approval of agreement with Ramapo Police Superior Officers Association

The Town Board ratified a new collective bargaining agreement for the Ramapo Police Superior Officers Association and an employment contract for Police Chief Daniel Hyman. The Board also accepted a state grant for pedestrian enforcement and appointed two Spanish-speaking police officers.

• Approved $16,379 grant for NYS Highway Safety Program for Pedestrian Enforcement (Unanimous)
• Appointed Josh Martinez and Godfrey Osorio as probationary Spanish-speaking Police Officers (Unanimous)
• Approved employment agreement for Police Chief Daniel Hyman from July 15, 2024, through December 31, 2029 (Unanimous)
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with Ramapo Police Superior Officers Association for 2023-2028 (Unanimous)
• Authorized Boy Scouts of America Suffern Troop 21 to use Town Hall lawn Sept 21-22, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Accepted August 28, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with a full agenda of administrative and financial items. Key actions include approving police firing range agreements with Allendale and Tenafly, authorizing a drone contract with Paladin, and settling several claims. The board will also consider budget amendments, personnel appointments, and a street name change request.

• Approval of police firing range agreements with Borough of Allendale and Borough of Tenafly for 2024
• Authorization to enter into agreement with Veolia
• Authorization to enter into agreement with Paladin Drone (item 9821)
• Rescission of Resolution No. 2024-234 and rejection of bid for new traffic signal at Maple Avenue intersection with Howard Drive/Park Lane
• Request for change of street name to Valley Way

The Town Board unanimously approved a 15-month agreement with Paladin Drones for a Drone as a First Responder system, costing $70,000/year with a pro-rated first period. The board also accepted a $302,661 settlement from Fidelis for ambulance claims, approved multiple infrastructure contracts, and rescinded a traffic signal bid to rebid with expanded scope.

• Approved Paladin Drones DFR system agreement, $70,000/year (unanimous)
• Accepted $302,661 settlement from Fidelis for ambulance claims (unanimous)
• Approved $84,924 fence work for pickleball courts at Children's Park (unanimous)
• Approved $82,500 Manny Weldler tennis court repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $89,800 overhead garage doors at Central Garage (unanimous)
• Rescinded traffic signal bid at Maple Ave/Howard Dr, rebid authorized (unanimous)
• Approved street name change Van Ness Road to Valley Way (unanimous)
• Appointed Andrew Contarino as Assistant Fire Safety Inspector (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will hold a regular meeting on July 10, 2024, to discuss town code changes, legal settlements, and municipal service agreements. The agenda includes a public hearing on the proposed repeal of Article VI of Chapter 37 of the Town Code, as well as business related to property easements and tax certiorari settlements.

• Public Hearing and potential adoption of a local law to repeal Article VI of Chapter 37 of the Town Code
• Acceptance of an easement at 15 Orchard Street
• Settlement of tax certiorari for Midland Office LLC
• Settlement of tax certiorari for SCI Funeral Services
• Intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Airmont for Building and Fire Services

The Town Board adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2024, removing the requirement for new police officers to live in Ramapo. The board also approved engineering services for a pedestrian bridge and settled two tax certiorari matters.

• Repealed police officer residency requirements via Local Law No. 3-2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved $91,650 proposal from WeinbergLim Engineering for Pine Brook Bridge (Unanimous)
• Accepted shade tree easement for 15 Orchard Street (Unanimous)
• Authorized tax certiorari settlement for Midland Office LLC (Unanimous)
• Authorized tax certiorari settlement for SCI Funeral Services (Unanimous)
• Approved intermunicipal agreement with Village of Airmont for building and fire services (4-0)
• Cancelled regular meetings scheduled for July 24 and August 14, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from May 30 and June 26 meetings (3-0 each)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will hold a public hearing on repealing Article VI of Chapter 37 of the Town Code, which pertains to traffic and safety mitigation. The board will also discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan and accept minutes from recent special meetings. Several resolutions will be voted on, including property transfers, easements, and settlements.

• Public hearing on proposed repeal of Article VI of Chapter 37 (traffic safety mitigation)
• Amendment of Resolution No. 2023-508: Settlement with GEICO Insurance for $Jacob Goldstein claim
• Establish new positions: Police Officer Spanish-Speaking and Police Sergeant
• Acceptance of bid for Lorna Lane Playground installation
• Authorization to purchase firearm for retiring police officer

The Ramapo Town Board voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing on July 10, 2024, to consider repealing the town code's residency requirements for police officers. The board also approved several contracts and purchases, including a $289,400 playground bid and a $63,500 change order for a park walkway. A resolution to transfer property back to Connectivity Systems was rescinded due to missed publication deadlines, then re-approved with a negative environmental declaration.

• Set public hearing for July 10 on repealing police residency requirements (unanimous)
• Approved $289,400 bid to Pat Corsetti Inc. for Lorna Lane Playground (unanimous)
• Accepted $63,500 change order for Sandy Brook Park walkway (unanimous)
• Rescinded Resolution 2024-212 for property transfer at 79 Grove Street (unanimous)
• Adopted negative declaration for 79 Grove Street property transfer (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of 5,000 sq ft at 79 Grove Street to Connectivity Systems (unanimous)
• Established Police Officer Spanish-Speaking and Police Sergeant positions (unanimous)
• Amended Empire Strategic Planning contract to $7,500/month for expanded services (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will meet to appoint a new Police Chief and address several legal claim settlements. The agenda also includes personnel changes, maintenance proposals, and discussions regarding traffic mitigation on Calvert Road.

• Appointment of Police Chief
• Settlement of claims for Eloy Martinez, Rony Bonilla Vargas, and Altagracia Henriquez
• Preventive maintenance proposal from Armistead Mechanical, Inc. for Town Hall HVAC
• Installation of No Parking signs on Calvert Road
• Retention of Dichter Law LLC as Special Counsel for Orange & Rockland rate proceeding

The Ramapo Town Board unanimously appointed Daniel Hyman as permanent Police Chief, effective June 15, 2024, and authorized the Supervisor to execute his employment contract. The board also accepted the resignation of Town Justice Djinsad Desir and appointed Alejandra Silva-Exias to fill the vacancy until December 31, 2024. Several resolutions were adopted, including settling claims, retaining consultants, and approving park use agreements.

• Appointed Daniel Hyman as Police Chief (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Town Justice Djinsad Desir (unanimous)
• Appointed Alejandra Silva-Exias as Town Justice (unanimous)
• Settled claim of Eloy Martinez for $1,398.99 (unanimous)
• Accepted $6,349.55 from StateFarm for police vehicle damage (unanimous)
• Settled claim of Altagracia Henriquez for $8,750.00 (unanimous)
• Retained Housing Action Council for affordable housing services up to $100,000 (unanimous)
• Granted Camp Yachad license to use Manny Weldler Park (3-0, two abstentions)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will hold a special meeting to decide whether to authorize the Supervisor to submit a Home Rule request for the power to impose a hotel/motel occupancy tax. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; no other decisions or discussions are listed.

• Authorizing Supervisor to execute Home Rule request for hotel/motel occupancy tax

The Ramapo Town Board unanimously approved a resolution supporting state legislation (Senate Bill S9740-WEBER and Assembly Bill A-10489) that would authorize the town to impose a hotel/motel occupancy tax. The board also authorized the supervisor to execute a Home Rule Request for this authority. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Adopted resolution supporting Home Rule legislation for hotel/motel tax (unanimous)
• Authorized Supervisor to execute Home Rule Request for tax authority (unanimous)
• Closed public participation period (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:33 PM (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will hold a special meeting to accept minutes from the May 8 meeting, authorize a property transfer to the Village of New Square, and amend the 2024 budget for the NYS Office of Mental Health. The board will also discuss public hearings on the Restore New York Communities Initiative and general grant applications.

• Authorize transfer of property to the Village of New Square
• Amend 2024 budget for NYS Office of Mental Health
• Accept bid for new traffic signal at Maple Avenue and Howard Drive/Park Lane
• Authorize funds for Sandy Brook Park
• Renew maintenance agreement with Honeywell International for Ramapo Police Department

The Ramapo Town Board unanimously approved a bid for a new traffic signal at Maple Avenue and Howard Drive/Park Lane for $832,711, and authorized a Restore NY grant application to convert the Spring Valley Cultural Arts Center into 38 affordable housing units. The board also transferred Hoover Park to the Village of New Square, amended the budget for a mental health grant, rejected a bid for tank removal, and allocated funds for Sandy Brook Park playground equipment. All votes were unanimous with Councilwoman Charles absent.

• Approved $832,711 bid for new traffic signal at Maple Avenue/Howard Drive/Park Lane (unanimous)
• Authorized Restore NY grant application for Cultural Arts Center affordable housing conversion (unanimous)
• Transferred Hoover Park to Village of New Square for no consideration (unanimous)
• Amended 2024 budget for $7,500 NYS Office of Mental Health grant (unanimous)
• Rejected bid for Children's Park Tank Removal (unanimous)
• Allocated $287,832 for Sandy Brook Park playground project (unanimous)
• Renewed Honeywell HVAC maintenance contract for $34,479.49 (unanimous)
• Changed June 6 special meeting time from 7:00 PM to 6:15 PM (unanimous)

Ramapo Local Development Corporation

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation will meet to accept minutes from its March 13 meeting and vote on a proposal to accept insurance coverage from Lebaum Company, Inc. No other substantive items are listed.

• Accept insurance proposal from Lebaum Company, Inc.

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will consider several large-scale bond issuances for ambulance district improvements, sewer district upgrades, and heavy equipment. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding ambulance facilities and the Restore New York Communities Initiative.

• Ambulance District facility improvements totaling up to $2,158,816 via serial bonds
• Sewer District No. 5 improvements and bond issuance of $1,316,447 and $1,270,189
• Purchase of heavy equipment and apparatus for a maximum estimated cost of $5,808,784
• Update of the Town’s Comprehensive Master Plan at a maximum cost of $2,000,000
• Purchase of IT equipment for a maximum estimated cost of $365,000

The Ramapo Town Board unanimously approved a series of bond resolutions totaling over $10.7 million to fund capital projects, including $5.8 million for heavy equipment, $2 million for a comprehensive master plan update, and $1.1 million for ambulance district improvements. The board also authorized a $100,000 intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Kaser for transportation services and approved the transfer of a 5,000-square-foot parcel at 79 Grove Street back to Connectivity Systems LLC in a 4-1 vote. Additionally, Robert Navarro was promoted to Police Sergeant, and several bids for park and infrastructure projects were accepted.

• Approved $5,808,784 bond for heavy equipment purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000,000 bond for Comprehensive Master Plan update (unanimous)
• Approved $1,135,581 bond for Ambulance District improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $1,023,235 bond for Ambulance District improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $1,270,189 bond for Sewer District No. 5 improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 funding agreement with Village of Kaser Transportation (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of 79 Grove Street property to Connectivity Systems LLC (4-1)
• Promoted Robert Navarro to Police Sergeant (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and likely vote on several bond issuances totaling over $11.6 million for capital improvements, including ambulance district facilities, sewer district upgrades, IT equipment, garage doors, heavy equipment, and a comprehensive master plan update. The board will also consider legal settlements, bid acceptances, personnel actions, and other administrative matters.

• Public hearing and bond issuance for Ambulance District improvements ($1,135,581 and $1,023,235)
• Bond issuance for Sewer District No. 5 improvements ($1,270,189)
• Bond issuance for heavy equipment ($5,808,784) and IT equipment ($285,000)
• Bond issuance for Comprehensive Master Plan update ($2,000,000)
• Bid acceptance for Children's Park tennis court conversion to pickleball

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding public hearings on increasing and improving facilities for the Ambulance District and Sewer District No. 5. The board will also consider budget amendments, settlements, easements, and a collective bargaining agreement. Several items involve property and infrastructure projects.

• Public hearings on Ambulance District and Sewer District No. 5 facility improvements
• Amendment to 2024 Budget - PEER Coalition Donation
• Settlement of claims: Town of Ramapo v. Aron Spira and v. Moshe Zamir
• Easements for 235, 239, 241 Pascack Road and 158, 160 Eckerson Road
• Acceptance of bid: Outlet Structure Repair Camp Scuffy

The Town Board scheduled a May 8 public hearing regarding a maximum estimated cost of $1,135,581 for ambulances and equipment. The Board also approved a new collective bargaining agreement with CSEA Local 1000 and accepted several insurance settlements for town property damage.

• Scheduled May 8 public hearing for Ambulance District improvements at a max cost of $1,135,581 (Unanimous)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with CSEA Local 1000 for 2024-2028 (Unanimous)
• Accepted $6,214.74 settlement from Nationwide Insurance for police vehicle damage (Unanimous)
• Accepted $4,545.00 settlement from Foremost Insurance Group for guardrail damage (Unanimous)
• Approved $36,000 proposal from Anthony R. Celentano P.E. for Carlton Road curb and sidewalk design (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 annual fee for Empire Strategic Planning lobbying services (Unanimous)
• Waived 12 months of rent for Friends of Harmony Hall to assist in restoration (Unanimous)
• Appointed Adam Peltz as permanent Fire Safety Inspector (4-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a workshop meeting to discuss several financial items, including public hearings on improvements to the Ambulance District and Sewer District No. 5, and the issuance of bonds for equipment purchases. The board will also discuss a memorandum of understanding with the CSEA in executive session. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Discussion of public hearing on Ambulance District facility improvements
• Discussion of public hearing on Sewer District No. 5 facility improvements
• Issuance of $6,049,646 bonds for various equipment purchases
• Issuance of $103,173 bonds for a trailer and garage doors
• Issuance of $285,000 bonds for IT equipment

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will decide on accepting Community Development Block Grants for 2024 and amend a resolution about financial disclosure requirements. The board will also review and approve several personnel appointments and agreements, including a contract with Thyssen Krupp for elevator maintenance and an assessment for EMS systems.

• Authorization to apply for and receive 2024 Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
• Approval of Agreement with Thyssen Krupp for JTS Elevator Maintenance
• Acceptance of Proposal for EMS Systems Assessment
• Approval of Final Scoping Document for Harriman Meadows Proposed Project
• Amendment of Resolution No. 2024-147 on financial disclosure requirements

The Ramapo Town Board unanimously approved the Final Scoping Document for the Harriman Meadows proposed project, a 479-dwelling residential development on 196.4 acres, with two amendments addressing the Comprehensive Plan and evaluation under existing zoning. The board also authorized applying for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the Harry Reiss Park project, approved several contracts and personnel appointments, and amended the list of policy-making positions required to file financial disclosure statements. All resolutions passed unanimously with Councilwoman Charles absent.

• Approved Final Scoping Document for Harriman Meadows project, as amended (unanimous)
• Authorized CDBG application for Harry Reiss Park project at 131 Blauvelt Road (unanimous)
• Amended Resolution 2024-147 on policy-making positions filing financial disclosure (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 agreement for two Rockland Conservation and Service Corps workers (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $10,000 for independent medical exam of Andrew Rickens (unanimous)
• Extended Elevated Computing contract for police IT support at $7,040/month for 12 months (unanimous)
• Approved ThyssenKrupp elevator maintenance at $6,423.60/year for 60 months (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Sadowski as provisional Superintendent of Public Works (unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on ambulance and sewer district improvements, and will consider several resolutions including the Millers Pond Planned Unit Development, a tax certiorari settlement, and multiple bond issuances for equipment purchases. The agenda also includes bids for services and equipment, and a waiver of the 24-hour rule.

• Public hearing on ambulance district facility improvements
• Public hearing on Sewer District No. 5 facility improvements
• Consideration of Millers Pond PUD local law and rezoning
• Settlement of tax certiorari for Twenty Robert Pitt Drive, LLC
• Bond issuance: $285,000 for IT equipment, $103,173 for trailer/garage doors, $6,049,646 for various equipment

The Town Board unanimously approved the Millers Pond Planned Unit Development, rezoning the former Minisceongo Golf Course for 637 residential units and 67,000 square feet of commercial space. The board also approved a special use permit for a nursing home, settled a tax certiorari, and authorized several contracts. Three bond resolutions for equipment purchases were defeated on 3-2 votes.

• Approved Millers Pond PUD rezoning, local law, preliminary plans, and Open Development Area (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for Fountainview at College Road congregant care/nursing home (5-0)
• Authorized settlement of tax certiorari for Twenty Robert Pitt Drive, LLC (5-0)
• Defeated $285,000 bond for IT equipment (3-2)
• Defeated $103,173 bond for trailer and garage doors (3-2)
• Defeated $6,049,646 bond for heavy equipment (3-2)
• Extended HVAC maintenance agreement with Ami Mechanical Services for Clover Stadium (5-0)
• Accepted $28,000 bid from Oval Tennis, Inc. for court reconditioning (5-0)

Ramapo Local Development Corporation

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation is meeting to approve minutes, settle a 2023 lease agreement with NY Boulders, and accept its audited financial statement for the year ending December 31, 2023. These are routine administrative actions.

• Settlement of 2023 Lease Agreement with NY Boulders
• Acceptance of Audited Financial Statement - Year Ending December 31, 2023
• Acceptance of Minutes of October 25, 2023 meeting

The Ramapo Local Development Corporation board voted unanimously on March 13, 2024 to accept $120,370 as full and final settlement of the NY Boulders' 2023 lease. The lease carries a fixed $175,000 annual rent plus additional rent based on revenues; the total 2023 lease calculation was $295,370, and the Boulders had already paid the $175,000 fixed portion. The board also accepted the October 25, 2023 meeting minutes and the audited financial statement for the year ending December 31, 2023, prepared by Bonadio Group, then adjourned at 8:11 P.M.

• Accepted $120,370 as full and final settlement of NY Boulders' 2023 lease (unanimous)
• Accepted October 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted audited financial statement for year ending December 31, 2023, prepared by Bonadio Group (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:11 P.M. (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a major subdivision and site development permit for 171 N Pascack Road to create six two-family homes and one town right-of-way lot. The board also granted a 90-day extension for a subdivision at 134 Union Road. A proposed 36-unit development at 529 West Central Avenue was discussed but not decided.

• Approved Planning Board Minutes of 1.09.2024, 1.23.2024 & 2.27.2024 (5-0-0)
• Granted first 90-day extension for 134 Union Road Subdivision (5-0-0)
• Approved Final Subdivision Plat for 171 N Pascack Road (6-0-0)
• Approved Site Development Permit for 171 N Pascack Road (6-0-0)
• Overrode Rockland County Planning Department comments regarding 171 N Pascack Road (6-0-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings, including one to amend the taxicab licensing law. The board will also consider several financial agreements, including PILOT deals for three properties, a settlement with Verizon, and an annexation to the Village of Kaser. Other items include budget amendments, bond authorization, and various appointments and contracts.

• Public hearing and adoption of amended Local Law No. 5-2023 Taxicabs and Vehicles for Hire Licensing Law
• Settlement of tax certiorari with Verizon New York Inc.
• Approval of agreement with Village of Spring Valley for 2024 Summer Camp
• Approval of Millers Pond Planned Unit Development (MP-PUD) and rezoning
• Approval of PILOT terms for 59 Owner LLC/25 Route 59 LLC, Montebello Gateway LLC, and UNEEDA Holding LLC

The Town Board adopted Local Law No. 1-2024 amending the taxicab and vehicles for hire licensing law, including new fees and inspection requirements. It also approved the annexation of vacant parcels to the Village of Kaser for a municipal building, and approved three PILOT agreements for commercial developments. The Millers Pond PUD item was removed from the agenda and rescheduled.

• Adopted Local Law No. 1-2024 amending taxicab licensing law (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of vacant parcels to Village of Kaser (unanimous)
• Approved PILOT for 59 Owner LLC/25 Route 59 LLC (unanimous)
• Approved PILOT for Montebello Gateway LLC (unanimous)
• Approved PILOT for UNEEDA Holding LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $44,000 pickleball court repair contract (unanimous)
• Approved $188,111 drainage improvement bid (unanimous)
• Approved $1.08M insurance coverage proposal (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Ramapo Planning Board approved final amended subdivisions for 15 Orchard Street, 489 West Central Avenue, and site development plan approval for 19 Trailside Place. The board also granted a 90-day extension for 13 Warren Court, approved a negative declaration and referred 54-62 College Road to the ZBA, and advanced review for 37 Vincent Road and 221 Remsen Avenue.

• Approved final amended minor subdivision plat for 15 Orchard Street (5-0-0)
• Approved site development permit for 19 Trailside Place at 19 Trailside Place (5-0-0)
• Granted 90-day extension for 13 Warren Court subdivision (5-0-0)
• Issued SEQR negative declaration and referred Congregation Bnos Zion of Bobov Monsey at 54, 58, 62 College Road to ZBA (5-0-0)
• Approved final amended minor subdivision plat with snow removal condition for 489 West Central Avenue (4-0-0)
• Issued SEQR negative declaration, approved sketch plat, and referred 37 Vincent Road to ZBA (4-0-0)
• Classified 221 Remsen Avenue as an unlisted action and initiated coordinated SEQR review as lead agency (4-0-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is meeting to handle routine business including settling tax certiorari cases, approving various contracts and bids, and establishing new public works positions. The agenda also includes appointing a constituent services assistant and authorizing attendance at a conference.

• Settlement of tax certiorari: Be'er Rivka Miriam, Inc.
• Settlement of tax certiorari: Mosque of the Jerrahi Order of America, Inc.
• Establish positions of Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Public Works
• Acceptance of bid: Submersible Grinder Pump Stations and Accessories
• Authorization for Supervisor to execute agreements with O&R

The Town Board voted to offer the historic Henry Varnum Poor House to Rockland County. The board also approved several personnel appointments, tax certiorari settlements, and emergency funding for dam stabilization.

• Offered the Henry Varnum Poor House to Rockland County (Unanimous)
• Authorized up to $50,000 for emergency stabilization of Camp Scuffy Dam (Unanimous)
• Appointed Denise Spar as Constituent Services Assistant at $111,395 annually (Unanimous)
• Established Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Public Works positions (Unanimous)
• Settled vehicle damage claim for Chaim Glatzer for $2,187.90 (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 annual contract for Empire Strategic Planning lobbying (Unanimous)
• Authorized $2,500 monthly fee for Brown & Weinraub, PLLC representation (Unanimous)
• Authorized Supervisor to finalize purchase of 521 streetlights from O&R (Unanimous)

Planning Board

The board approved a site development permit for a kitchen at Mosdos Sanz of Monsey and a minor subdivision for a lot line shift at 59 Olympia Lane. Several other projects were referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals or sent back for further review.

• Approved amended site permit for kitchen at 50 Slinn Ave (5-0-0)
• Approved final minor subdivision for lot line shift at 59 Olympia Lane (5-0-0)
• Referred Route 202 Business Park warehouse project to ZBA with favorable recommendation (5-0-0)
• Referred 17 Ravenna Drive house of worship project to ZBA with favorable recommendation (5-0-0)
• Referred Lazer Court accessory apartment project to ZBA (5-0-0)
• Sent Yeshiva Yeshunois Moishe Viznitz application back to CDRC for further review (5-0-0)
• Initiated coordinated SEQR review for school addition at 61 College Road (5-0-0)
• Initiated coordinated SEQR review for subdivision at 37 Vincent Road (5-0-0)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board will hold a workshop meeting to accept minutes from a prior meeting, settle three tax certiorari cases, establish new public works positions, and authorize infrastructure-related purchases and agreements. The board will also discuss emergency repairs for Camp Scuffy Dam and accept bids for submersible grinder pump stations.

• Settlement of Tax Certiorari: Be'er Rivka Miriam, Inc.
• Settlement of Tax Certiorari: Mosque of the Jerrahi Order of America, Inc.
• Establish Position of Superintendent of Public Works
• Establish Position of Assistant Superintendent of Public Works
• Acceptance of Bid: Submersible Grinder Pump Stations and Accessories

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and votes. Key items include setting a public hearing on a taxi law amendment, approving agreements for police services, and considering tax incentives (PILOTs) for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Montebello Gateway. The board will also vote on a collective bargaining agreement with the PBA and other personnel and purchasing matters.

• Set public hearing date for amendment to Taxi Law
• Approval of PILOT for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (1 Avon Place)
• Approval of PILOT for Montebello Gateway LLC (34 N. Airmont Road)
• Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with PBA
• Authorization to commence injunction action at 68 Decature Avenue

The Town Board approved a $2.6 million annual contract for emergency medical services and several intermunicipal agreements for highway and sewer maintenance. The Board also authorized two PILOT agreements for pharmaceutical and office developments and increased the NYPA streetlight project budget by $1.2 million.

• Approved $2.6M annual EMS contract with Rockland Paramedic Services, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved PILOT agreements for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Montebello Gateway LLC (Unanimous)
• Increased NYPA streetlight project budget by $1.2M to $8,734,420.48 for 450 additional lights (Unanimous)
• Approved highway maintenance contracts for 7 villages, including Chestnut Ridge for $664,278 (Unanimous)
• Authorized $1.45M lease purchase agreement for equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved retroactive Collective Bargaining Agreement with Police Benevolent Association through 2027 (Unanimous)
• Declared land on Summit Avenue and Park Avenue as surplus property (Unanimous)
• Approved $245,280 change order for Francis Place Sidewalk Project (Unanimous)

Town Board

The Ramapo Town Board is holding its annual organizational meeting to set up town operations for 2024. They will appoint officials, hire consultants, adopt the salary schedule, and set policies and meeting dates. This is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Appointment of Receiver of Taxes: Yitzchok Ullman
• Appointment of Town Attorney: Itamar Yeger, Esq.
• Adoption of Salary Schedule - 2024
• Designation of Official Newspaper - 2024
• Appointment of Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson - 2024

The Ramapo Town Board held its organizational meeting, unanimously approving a series of appointments and contracts for 2024. Key actions included re-appointing Yitzchok Ullman as Receiver of Taxes, appointing Itamar Yeger as Town Attorney, and adopting the 2024 salary schedule. The board also approved multiple consultant agreements and set the meeting schedule for the year.

• Re-appointed Yitzchok Ullman as Receiver of Taxes (unanimous)
• Appointed Itamar Yeger as Town Attorney (unanimous)
• Adopted 2024 salary schedule for all town personnel (unanimous)
• Approved $7,250/month legal subscription with Greenwald Doherty (unanimous)
• Retained J&G Law as special counsel at $230-$250/hour (unanimous)
• Approved Axle PR public affairs contract at $10,000/month (unanimous)
• Set 2024 Town Board meetings for 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 PM (unanimous)
• Designated Journal News as official newspaper (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Ramapo Planning Board approved a Special Use Permit and Site Development Permit for a community mikvah at 17, 19, and 21 Pioneer Avenue, Suffern, with conditions including changing the southern entrance to exit-only. The board also granted several subdivision extensions and approvals, including final plat approvals for lot line adjustments and a sketch plat for a four-lot subdivision.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Satmar Monsey Mikvah (5-0)
• Approved Site Development Permit for Satmar Monsey Mikvah, with southern entrance changed to exit-only (5-0)
• Granted third 90-day extension for Saddle River Park subdivision (5-0)
• Granted first 90-day extension for 8 Sherman Drive subdivision (5-0)
• Granted second 90-day extension for 158 and 160 Eckerson Road subdivision (5-0)
• Rescinded prior motion to waive public hearing for 489 West Central Avenue (5-0)
• Granted Final Amended Subdivision Plat for 255-257 Viola Road lot line change (5-0)
• Granted Final Amended Subdivision Plat for Janet Gay Newman Trust, waiving money in lieu of land (5-0)