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January 8, 2013

NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Village of Spring Valley will meet in the Village Hall, Senator Gene Levy Municipal Plaza, 200 North Main Street, New York on Tuesday, January 8 th, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.

Sherry M. Scott Village Clerk

Dated: Spring Valley, New York December 13th, 2012

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPRING VALLEY, NEW YORK

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Spring Valley convened in regular session pursuant to adjournment of December 12, 2012 (Special Meeting).

A Roll Call being taken, the following were present and answered to their names:

Noramie F. Jasmin Mayor Joseph A. Desmaret Deputy Mayor Anthony Leon Trustee (Absent) Joseph Gross Trustee Demeza Delhomme Trustee

Kevin T. Conway Village Attorney Sherry M. Scott Village Clerk

Trustee Delhomme led the assembly in the salute to the flag.

The invocation was delivered by Trustee Gross.

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Referral No. 2058

RESOLUTION NO. 1 OF 2013 APPROVING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 23, 2012, NOVEMBER 13, 2012, NOVEMBER 27, 2012, DECEMBER 3, 2012 – RE-ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 2012, SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 2012

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Gross and unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that the transcribed minutes of the Village of Spring Valley meeting held on October 23, 2012, November 13, 2012, November 27, 2012, December 3, 2012 – Re- Organizational Meeting, and December 11, 2012, Special Meeting December 12, 2012 as recorded by the Clerk and presented to the Board are hereby adopted.

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Mayor’s Report I believe on November 26, 2012, I received a letter of resignation from Justice David Fried, former judge, who resigned to pursue a different position, and I would like to wish him the best on his new journey. This leaves a vacant position for Justice in the Village of Spring Valley, I interviewed a number of people with great credentials and who are qualified for the position, but the most important thing is what is best for the Village of Spring Valley and the interest for the people of Spring Valley. The person I selected has already demonstrated the capacity to be the Judge in Spring Valley and to be firm and fair and that’s one of the qualities I looked into, anyone who was seeking the appointment to be a Justice in the Village of Spring Valley because we are such a diverse community, I think we should have a person who has the Village at heart and sensitive to all needs in the community and to be sensitive to others. Second, I looked by law, it’s where the person resides. When you are a Justice in a Village or Town, they are called any time day or night, that person already demonstrated that. These are things on which I based my decision to appoint one person. Before I reveal the name I call your attention to Section 17.2 of the Rules of the Chief Judge, the person not only must live here that person must be a member of the New York State Bar and also certified to serve and to take the bench. I am pleased to tell you that I will appoint Ms. Susan M. Smith. (The Oath of Office was given to Susan M. Smith by the Village Clerk).

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RESOLUTION NO. 2 OF 2013 APPOINTMENT OF SUSAN M. SMITH TO THE POSITION OF JUSTICE IN THE VILLAGE OF SPRING VALLEY

Appointment made by the Mayor of The Village of Spring Valley: Mayor Noramie F. Jasmin as follows:

WHEREAS, Susan M. Smith was appointed to the position of Village Justice in the Village of Spring Valley; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Noramie F. Jasmin has found that Susan M. Smith is an Attorney licensed to practice in the State of New York whose license has neither been suspended nor disbarred; and

WHEREAS, a certificate of Good Standing will be received by the Mayor as soon as possible; and

WHEREAS, Susan M. Smith is a resident in the Village of Spring Valley; and

RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Village of Spring Valley hereby has appointed Susan M. Smith to the position of Village Justice, effective immediately.

Debate:

Susan M. Smith I would like to thank the Mayor for the appointment. I have had the honor and privilege of serving the Village of Spring Valley in the past and I am really humbled by the opportunity to be able to serve again. I appreciate everyone who came out to show support and my thanks to the Mayor and of course thanks to God. ______3

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Referral No. 2059

RESOLUTION NO. 3 OF 2013 OPEN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Gross and unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, the public participation portion of the meeting is opened; and, therefore, it is hereby

RESOLVED, that participants addressed the Board and participated in this portion of the meeting:

Debate:

Winsome W. Wright – 292 Sneden Place West, Spring Valley, NY Good evening, Mayor Jasmin and Trustees, Happy New Year!! Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to address the Board of Trustees. On January 3, 2013, I attended the Spring Valley Planning Board Meeting and learned that Mr. Alan Gestetner is again requesting a Special Permit to now build 124 bedroom, 2 full bathroom apartments and a community room on top of the existing stores at Sen. Eugene Levy Plaza. I previously submitted 538 signed petitions from home owners and other residents of Spring Valley opposing this project. I hereby request that the Board of Trustees deny approval for a special permit to construct this project for the following reasons: The area is already very dense and extremely overcrowded, 124 apartments in Spring Valley can generate up to 2,480 additional people and could result in an increase in the crime rate; currently, Spring Valley has a lot of empty apartments which were recently built from various projects, so there is really no need to construct an additional 124 units of housing; the developer/applicant Alan Gestetner is also aware that the Village is planning to build a community center and stores at the Sen. Eugene Levy Plaza, which will benefit the Village, as well as the community at large; the proposed 124 3-bedroom, 2 full bathroom project has the potential to generate 500-1,000 kids; will Mr. Gestetner be providing a swimming pool for the kids?; in the application, Mr. Gestetner did not include an outdoor recreational facilities for the 124 families; where are the kids going to play, in the parking lots, in front of the stores and in the stores?; Mr. Gestetner would also be creating a fire hazard for the families living above the restaurant and laundry mat; his proposed plan to build 2 parking spaces per residential unit for the 124 families in the rear of the stores is not adequate, and will also create a safety and health hazard, because this is where the stores secure their garbage, where the garbage haulers collect the garbage from the stores, and where the tractor trailers and delivery trucks make their deliveries to the stores; this is why we have separate zoning regulations for residence, and for commerce; does Mr. Gestetner plan to provide extra parking spaces for the handicapped and people visiting these 124 families?; what contingency plans has Mr. Gestetner submitted for the construction phase of his proposed building of these 124 residential units on top of the existing stores, in terms of where the heavy-duty construction equipment and building supplies will be housed, public parking facilities for the Spring Valley Village Hall & Justice Court staff, for commercial traffic to the stores, for people going to the Police station, Justice Court and doing business at Village Hall?; when St. Joseph’s Church had special services on days such as Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Easter, Christmas and New Year’s Day, the extra parishioners also park their vehicles in the parking lots at Sen. Eugene Levy Plaza; an increase in traffic problems on North Main Street/Route 45 and entry and exit from Sneden Place. It can take up to 15 minutes driving from Sneden Place to Eckerson Road; Route 45 which is a New York State Highway, is also the emergency evacuation route to Chestnut Ridge Junior High School, in the event of a nuclear disaster at Indian Point; Mr. Gestetner needs to provide the Village with an Impact Study on the infrastructure expenses that will be incurred by the taxpayers as a result of 4

January 8, 2013 his proposed project, to include new sewer and drainage systems, additional electricity and increased property taxes; the existing stores at Cole Levy Plaza have been in and out of receivership, to Mr. Gestetner’s Company “Cole Levy LLC” and to pay their rents to “MCS Properties LLC” located in Brooklyn, New York. So it is questionable at this time, as to who actually owns the Cole Levy Shopping Plaza?; the proposal is not conducive to a safe and healthy quality of life; and Spring Valley homeowners are very concerned about protecting their property values and preventing our neighborhood from being turned into a ghetto.

Mayor Jasmin Thank you Ms. Winsome, let me wish you a Happy New Year and a healthy one. Thank you for being the eyes and ears for residents of Spring Valley. At this point we do not have this application in front of the Board of Trustees. It is not proper for me or the Board to elaborate on such item. But, one thing that I will advise you to do is, I know you submitted a petition of 538 signatures , but you can always come back to update it, you can use the same petition with a cover letter stating that petition will substitute for the 124. That will allow for you to have a (inaudible) document. So, do that as soon as possible and I will advise the Board of Trustees to look into this matter. Like I said it is not in front of us and it cannot come right now because by law it is not proper. I really thank you for bringing this matter to the Board of Trustees.

Winsome W. Wright Well, we are hoping that it doesn’t get to a vote.

Mayor Jasmin We can’t say that now because we have to look into it.

Winsome W. Wright I know, I’m just speaking for myself now we have a new development coming here. It will be total chaos to have people living in a commercial plaza. Thank you.

Mayor Jasmin Before we continue, I would like to acknowledge Madam Chair of the Zoning Board, Patricia Caldwell; the Village Assessor, Laurence Holland; a member of the Housing Authority, Eloise Homer; a member of the Legislator; Mr. David Smith one of our Veterans; we have the Worshipful Master of Sincerity, Father Anthony Deloach; Mr. Nicholas and we have another Worshipful Master in the house and Reverend Darden-Clapp. Thanks to all of you for stopping in.

Ms. A. D. McDuffie – P.O. Box 89, New City, NY 10956 I am from Faith Temple Church, in Spring Valley on Bethune Blvd. I am here for some of our members and people in the neighborhood who complained. These are just a few of the things that I would like to mention; the speeding in the area which is a large population area, taxi drivers, illegal parking near church property for more than ½ hour. This is pretty daily. We also have parking problems near the Church and they are probably doing illegal things, what they are doing is they park near Faith Temple, walk around the area and a couple of times people were observed parking when the Church service started and walk in other areas, maybe Slinn, Ewing Avenue or Rose Avenue or park and then take a taxi some place and come back at the property for the Church. These are some of the things the Pastor wanted me to mention tonight but, these are just a few, what I am supposed to do is bring back applications so they can write down other problems, but these are really problems and there are probably illegal problems going on. Another problem I would like to bring up is about the Bus Station. There is a lot of hanging out, maybe some illegal things and we may need more police in that area. Probably difficult for the Police, but they stand like they are taking the bus but probably doing other dirty things. 5

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Mayor Jasmin As you speak they are taking notes. We have one Sergeant here tonight taking notes (Mayor acknowledged Sergeant in back of room).

Ms. A. D. McDuffie As a person who rides the bus regular, there’s a bathroom problem. The person who runs the restaurant explained why it may be locked because other people come in sometime and hold the bathroom up. Sometime they are using the street.

Mayor Jasmin Are they using the street?

Ms. A. D. McDuffie Yes.

Mayor Jasmin We have a law for that. If you see any activity like that you can call the Police Department.

Ms. A. D. McDuffie You have guest sometimes from out of town and have no place to go for the bathroom. Is it possible for a couple of Policemen to be in that area? We are trying to bring out all of the complaints, but my Pastor asked me to just to bring a few to you tonight. Happy New Year to everyone again.

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Referral No. 2059

RESOLUTION NO. 4 OF 2013 CLOSE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Gross and unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees closed the public participation portion of the meeting; now, therefore, it is hereby

RESOLVED, that the public participation portion of the meeting is hereby closed.

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Referral No. 2029

RESOLUTION NO. 5 OF 2013 ACCEPT SPRING VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERSHIP REPORT DATED DECEMBER 13, 2012

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Gross and unanimously adopted.

WHEREAS, the Mayor of the Village of Spring Valley accepts the Spring Valley Fire Department Membership Report dated December 13, 2012; and 6

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WHEREAS, such acceptance requires the approval of the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees; now, therefore, it is hereby

RESOLVED, that the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees hereby accepts the Spring Valley Fire Department Membership Report dated December 13, 2012 as follows:

Lorveus Therrens…....…...... Accepted….…....Rockland Hook & Ladder Co. David St. Fleur………………..Accepted……….Rockland Hook & Ladder Co. Rebecca Schultz………...... Accepted……….Columbian Fire Engine Co. #1 Emily Atar………….………....Accepted….…….Columbian Fire Engine Co. #1 Jacqueline Nau…………….….Resigned…..…….Columbian Fire Engine Co. #1

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Referral No. 2028

RESOLUTION NO. 6 OF 2013 ESTABLISH THE POSITION OF CLERK, PART TIME IN THE JUSTICE COURT

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Delhomme and unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, the position of Clerk, Part Time, has been created in the Justice Court; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Jasmin is requesting that the position of Clerk, Part Time, be established in accordance with civil service law and rules; and

WHEREAS, such request requires the approval of the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees; now, therefore, it is hereby

RESOLVED, that the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees hereby approve the request to establish the position of Clerk, Part Time, in the Justice Court, at a salary of $14.64 per hour.

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Referral No. 2034

RESOLUTION NO. 7 OF 2013 REQUEST TO ACCEPT THE PRICE QUOTE AGREEMENT FOR THE CLEANING OF THE WILLIAM “BILL” DARDEN COMMUNITY CENTER FROM GENERAL CLEANING SERVICE PLUS ONE OF THE BUFFING OPTIONS AS PART OF THE AGREEMENT

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Gross and unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, the Village Clerk is requesting approval of the acceptance of the price quote agreement for the clearing of the William “Bill” Darden Community Center from General Cleaning Service, plus one of the buffing options as part of the agreement; and 7

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WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Spring Valley Board of Trustees to approve this request; now, therefore, it is hereby

RESOLVED, that the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees approves the request from the Village Clerk to accept the price quote agreement for the cleaning of the William “Bill” Darden Community Center from General Cleaning Service in the amount of $1,500, plus one of the buffing options as part of the agreement.

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Referral No. 2030

RESOLUTION NO. 8 OF 2012 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR THE VILLAGE OF SPRING VALLEY

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Gross and unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, the Village of Spring Valley through its various departments had made certain expenditures pursuant to the appropriations contained in the Village of Spring Valley 2012/2013 adopted budget; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Noramie Jasmin and the members of the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees have reviewed bills to be paid reflecting such expenditures; and

WHEREAS, such payments require the approval of the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees; now, therefore, it is hereby

RESOLVED, that the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees hereby approves the payment of the bills of the Village of Spring Valley set forth below and authorizes the Treasurer of the Village of Spring Valley to pay such bills.

APPROVAL OF ABSTRACTS

DATE: January 8, 3

GENERAL ABSTRACT #2012/31

Amount $403,483.72 Claim #56026181 thru 56026398

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Referral No. 2030

RESOLUTION NO. 9 OF 2013 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR THE VILLAGE OF SPRING VALLEY (APPROVAL OF POST AUDIT)

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Gross and unanimously adopted: 8

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Whereas, the Village of Spring Valley through its various departments had made certain expenditures pursuant to the appropriations contained in the Village of Spring Valley 2012/2013 adopted budget; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Noramie Jasmin and the members of the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees have reviewed bills to be paid reflecting such expenditures; and

WHEREAS, such payments require the approval of the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees; now, therefore, it is hereby

POST AUDITED GENERAL ABSTRACT #2012/16

DATED: January 8, 2013

Amount $1,163,659.59 Claim #56026159 thru #560229226380

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Referral No. 2033

RESOLUTION NO. 10 OF 2013 SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Gross and unanimously adopted.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees to set a date for a public hearing for Community Development Block Grant Funding; now, therefore, it is hereby

RESOLVED, that a public hearing before the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees is set for Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 8:15 pm, for a Community Development Block Grant Funding (The Rockland County Office of Community will do the advertising for this Public Hearing).

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Referral No. 2034

RESOLUTION NO. 11 OF 2013 APPROVAL TO HIRE BROOKER ENGINEERING, PLLC TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO ASSIST THE VILLAGE WITH THE MS-4-MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS MAPPING, AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $9,000.00, AT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS STATED IN THE CONTRACT

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Gross and unanimously adopted: 9

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WHEREAS, the Village of Spring Valley is requesting to hire Brooker Engineering, PLLC to provide professional services to assist the Village with the MS-4 Municipal separate storm sewer systems mapping; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Noramie Jasmin and the members of the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees have reviewed the request; now, therefore, it is hereby

RESOLVED, that the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees hereby approves the request to hire Brooker Engineering, PLLC to provide professional services to assist the Village with the MS-4 Municipal separate storm sewer systems mapping, at a cost of $9,000.00, at the terms and conditions stated in the contract.

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Referral No. 3029

RESOLUTION NO. 12 OF 2013 APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST FROM JACKENTON LAVALASSE, CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II, TO ROLL OVER 28 HOURS OF VACATION TIME

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Gross and unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, Jackenton Lavalasse, Code Enforcement Officer II, has requested to roll over or use 28 hours of vacation time; and

WHEREAS, such request requires the approval of the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees; now, therefore, it is hereby

RESOLVED, that the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees hereby approves the request from Jackenton Lavalasse, Code Enforcement Officer II to roll over or use 28 hours of vacation time to avoid losing the time.

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Referral No. 2030/3007

RESOLUTION NO. 13 OF 2013 APPROVAL OF ABSTRACT #559 SECTION 8

Trustee Gross offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Delhomme and unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, the Village of Spring Valley Section 8 Department had made certain expenditures; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Noramie Jasmin and the members of the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees have reviewed bills to be paid reflecting such expenditures; and

WHEREAS, such payments require the approval of the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees; now, therefore, it is hereby 10

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RESOLVED, that the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees hereby approves the payment of the bills of the Village of Spring Valley Section 8 Department totaling $1,435.12, set forth below and authorizes the Treasurer of the Village of Spring Valley to pay such bills.

Program Claimant Amount

5176 The Nelrod, payment #157 & 158 $398.00 5177 NLHA, Annual Renewal, Inv. #5642013 $500.00 5178 Deluxe $537.12

Total Section 8 Program Abstract for Village Board Approval $ 1,435.12

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Referral No. 2030/3007

RESOLUTION NO. 14 OF 2013 APPROVAL OF ABSTRACT #560 SECTION 8

Trustee Gross offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Delhomme and unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, the Village of Spring Valley Section 8 Department had made certain expenditures; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Noramie Jasmin and the members of the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees have reviewed bills to be paid reflecting such expenditures; and

WHEREAS, such payments require the approval of the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees; now, therefore, it is hereby

RESOLVED, that the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees hereby approves the payment of the bills of the Village of Spring Valley Section 8 Department totaling $10.00, set forth below and authorizes the Treasurer of the Village of Spring Valley to pay such bills.

Program Claimant Amount

5179 Tenant Tracker, Inc. Inv. #357261 $ 10.00

Total Section 8 Program Abstract for Village Board Approval $10.00

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Referral No. 3000

RESOLUTION NO. 15 OF 2013 APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE SPRING VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO GRANT LATIN STAR SPANISH AMERICAN RESTAURANT THEIR REQUEST FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Gross and unanimously adopted: 11

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WHEREAS, the Spring Valley Police Department has given their recommendation on the liquor license renewal application for Latin Star Spanish American Restaurant, located at 288 North Main Street, Spring Valley filed by Juan A. Peralta; and

WHEREAS, the Police Department recommends that the Village Board approve this request; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation is based upon the history of the establishment, the specific area and the President of the business; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Village Board of Trustees to approve the request to approve a liquor license renewal in the Village of Spring Valley; now, therefore, it is hereby

RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Spring Valley approves the recommendation from the Spring Valley Police Department to approve a liquor license renewal application filed for Latin Star Spanish American Restaurant, located at 288 North Main Street, Spring Valley filed by Juan A. Peralta, President.

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Referral No. 2034

RESOLUTION NO. 16 OF 2013 APPROVAL TO EXTEND THE CURRENT LEASE OF AN EVENTIDE VR-725 32 CHANNEL LOGGING RECORDER, INCLUDING PLATINUM PLUS SERVICE COVERAGE TO RECORD ALL 911/TELEPHONE CALLS AND POLICE RADIO TRANSMISSIONS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $620.00 PER MONTH, FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN MONTHS FROM OCTOBER 2012 THROUGH APRIL 2013

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Gross and unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, the Spring Valley Police Department currently leases an Eventide VR-725 32 channel logging recorder to record all 911/ telephone calls and police radio transmissions received by the Police Department; and

WHEREAS, the Eventide logging recorder has been leased from Goosetown Communications of Congers, NY (Rockland County) for the past six years with the original leasing contract from August 2006 through September 011; and

WHEREAS, an extension to this contract covered from October 0211 through September 2012 and expired on September 30, 2012; and

WHEREAS, the recording of 911/telephone and police radio transmissions is a standard law enforcement practice and has become an invaluable part of the Police Department operations; and

WHEREAS, the Eventide VR-725 32 channel logging recorder currently in use has worked well and met operational needs; and 12

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WHEREAS, the Spring Valley Police Department recommend the Village extend the leasing contract as offered by Goosetown Communications for a period of seven months from October 2012 through April 2013; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees to approve the recommendation; now, therefore, it is hereby

RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees approve the recommendation from the Spring Valley Police Department to extend the leasing contract as offered by Goosetown Communications for a period of seven months from October 2012 through April 2013, in the amount of $620.00 per month.

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Referral No. 2037

RESOLUTION NO. 17 OF 2013 APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT FOR INDEMNIFICATION AND REPRESENTATION OF POLICE OFFICER LECH ROSENBAUM AND THE VILLAGE OF SPRING VALLEY IN THE NOTICE OF CLAIM OF LEMUS V. THE VILLAGE OF SPRING VALLEY AND POLICE OFFICER LECH ROSENBAUM

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Gross and unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, the Legal Department is requesting indemnification of Police Officer Lech Rosenberg and the Village of Spring Valley in the Notice of claim of Lemus v. the Village of Spring Valley and Police Officer Lech Rosenbaum; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Lemus alleges that he sustained personal injuries as a result of being struck by a Spring Valley police vehicle driven by Police Officer Lech Rosenbaum; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 12 of the Village Code, the officer is entitle to legal representation and indemnification for actions performed during the course of his employment; and

WHEREAS, the Police Department feel that Police Officer Lech Rosenbaum was acting within the scope of his official duties and within department guidelines; and

WHEREAS, the Legal Department recommend that the Village agree to defend and indemnify Police Officer Lech Rosenbaum and any and all Police Officers or employee of the Village named or to be named in this matter; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees to approve the request; now, therefore, it is hereby

RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees approves the recommendations from the Legal Department and the Police Department to defend and indemnify the police officers and the Village of Spring Valley against any liability for damages alleged by Mr. Lemus in a Notice of Claim Pursuant to Chapter 12 of the Village Code, the Officer is entitled to legal representation and indemnification for actions performed during the course of his employment. ______13

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Referral No. 2036/2049

RESOLUTION NO. 18 OF 2013 APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST TO SUBMIT PAYMENTS TO TRANSPERFECT LEGAL SOLUTIONS FOR DEPOSITION SERVICES REGARDING FIXTURE DEPOSITIONS OF JUNIE CHERISOL AND CARLOS ASITIMBAY AND LEONID AND AINURA SANDLER TAKEN ON DECEMBER 4 & 5, 2012

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Gross and unanimously adopted.

WHEREAS, the Legal Department request payment to TransPerfect Legal Solutions for deposition services regarding fixture depositions of Junie Cherisol and Carlos Asitimbay and Leonid and Ainura Sandler taken on December 4, & 5, 2012; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees to approve the request; now, therefore, it is hereby

RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees approves the request from the Legal Department for payment to TransPerfect Legal Solutions for deposition services regarding fixture depositions of Junie Cherisol and Carlos Asitimbay and Leonid and Ainura Sandler taken on December 4, & 5, 2012.

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Referral No. 2036/2049

RESOLUTION NO. 19 OF 2013 APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM THE LEAL DEPARTMENT FOR PAYMENT FOR TRANSLATING SERVICES TO TRANSPERFECT TRANSLATIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $550.00 FOR COST OF FIXTURES LOST DUE TO URBAN RENEWAL

Trustee Gross offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Delhomme and unanimously adopted.

WHEREAS, Hiscock & Barclay recently took the depositions of some of those who are suing the Village to recover monies for the cost of fixtures lost when they had to leave their businesses due to urban renewal; and

WHEREAS, some individuals were unable to testify in English and required the services of a translator; and

WHEREAS, the Village was legally obligated to provide the translator; and

WHEREAS, the fee from TransPerfect Legal Solutions was in the amount of $550.00 and the Legal Department is requesting the fee be paid by the Village; and

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RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees approves the request from the Legal Department for payment to TransPerfect Legal Solutions for translating services when Hiscock & Barclay took the depositions of some of those who was suing the Village to recover monies for the costs of fixtures lost when they had to leave their businesses due to urban renewal and were unable to testify in English and required the services of a translator, in the amount of $550.00.

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Referral No. 2034

RESOLUTION NO. 20 OF 2013 APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR USE OF RAMAPO TOWN FIRING RANGE FOR THE VILLAGE OF SPRING VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT DURING THE YEAR 2013 AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENT

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Gross and unanimously adopted.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Town of Ramapo Board Resolution No. 2012-670, the Town Supervisor is authorized to enter into agreement with the Village of Spring Valley for the use of the Town of Ramapo Police Firing Range for calendar year 2013; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo requires that all municipalities which use their firing range must agree to certain conditions; and

WHEREAS, the Village will comply with Police Department General Order Number 105; and

WHEREAS, the Village will name the Town as an additional insured regarding any liability arising out of the use of the Ramapo Firing Range by Village Police Officers; and

WHEREAS, the Village agrees to hold the Town harmless with respect to the use of the Town of Ramapo Police Firing Range; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Village Board of Trustees to approve the agreement; now, therefore, it is hereby

RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Spring Valley approves the agreement between the Town of Ramapo and the Village of Spring Valley for the use of the Town of Ramapo Police Firing Range for calendar year 2013; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees authorize the Mayor Noramie F. Jasmin to sign the agreement. ______

Trustee Reports

Youth & Recreation - Trustee Leon Absent.

Fire & Safety – Trustee Gross No Report 15

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Infrastructure – Trustee Delhomme No Report

Economic Development/Community Development – Deputy Mayor Desmaret No Report.

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New Business

Referral No. 2001

RESOLUTION NO. 21 OF 2013 APPOINT ALEKSANDR FRIDMAN TO THE POSITION OF PARKING ENFORCEMENT AIDE FULL TIME, IN THE PARKING ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Gross and unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, Mayor Noramie F. Jasmin appointed Aleksandre Fridman to the position of Parking Enforcement Aide, Full Time; and

WHEREAS, such appointment requires the approval of the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees; now, therefore, it is hereby

RESOLVED, that the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees hereby approves the request from Mayor Noramie F. Jasmin to appoint Aleksandre Fridman to the position of Parking Enforcement Aide, Full Time, at a salary of $14.01 per hour, effective immediately.

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Referral No. 2001

RESOLUTION NO. 22 OF 2013 APPOINT ORISTIL ORISCA TO THE POSITION OF PARKING ENFORCEMENT AIDE PART TIME, IN THE PARKING ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Gross and unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, Mayor Noramie F. Jasmin appointed Oristil Orisca to the position of Parking Enforcement Aide, Part Time; and

WHEREAS, such appointment requires the approval of the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees; now, therefore, it is hereby 16

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RESOLVED, that the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees hereby approves the request from Mayor Noramie F. Jasmin to appoint Oristil Orisca to the position of Parking Enforcement Aide, Part Time, at a salary of $14.01 per hour, effective immediately.

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Referral No. 2043

RESOLUTION NO. 23 OF 2013 APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM THE JUSTICE COURT CLERK FOR PAYMENT FOR SERVICES RENDERED AT THE COUNTY OF ROCKLAND POLICE ACADEMY FOR VILLAGE COURT OFFICERS REYES, REGENSBURGER, NAEMIT, ORISCA AND FRIDMAN

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Gross Board and unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, the Justice Court Clerk has requested payment services rendered at the County of Rockland Police Academy for Village Court Officers; and

WHEREAS, Court Officers Reyes, Regensburger, Naemit, Orisca and Fridman attended the training; and

WHEREAS, such request requires the approval of the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees; now, therefore, it is hereby

RESOLVED, that the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees hereby approves the request for payment to the County of Rockland Police Academy for Village Court Officers Reyes, Regensburger, Naemit, Orisca and Fridman who attend the Basic Course for Peace Officers, in the amount of $2,250.00.

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Referral No. 2043

RESOLUTION NO. 24 OF 2013 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT FOR OFFICERS LEONARD MILES AND ROBERT NESI FOR THE COMPLETION OF COURSE CERTIFICATION

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Gross Board and unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, Court Officers Leonard Miles and Robert Nesi will be attending a course certification training on or before January 15, 2013; and

WHEREAS, the Justice Court Clerk is requesting payment for the courses; and

WHEREAS, such request requires the approval of the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees; now, therefore, it is hereby 17

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RESOLVED, that the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees hereby approves the request from the Justice Court Clerk for payment for course training for Court Officers Leonard Miles and Robert Nesi, in the amount of $125.00 per person.

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Referral No. 2033

RESOLUTION NO. 25 OF 2013 SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2010 APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT, SCHEDULE OF FEES

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Gross and unanimously adopted.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees to set a date for a public hearing to amend Local Law #1 of 2010; now, therefore, it is hereby

RESOLVED, that a public hearing before the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees is set for Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 8:15 pm, to amend Local Law #1 of 2010, Schedule of Fees, Special Permit. ______

Referral No. 3039

RESOLUTION NO. 26 OF 2013 APPROVAL OF BID ESTIMATE FOR PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF SECURITY KEYPAD SYSTEM WITH RESPECT TO VILLAGE OFFICES

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Gross and unanimously adopted.

WHEREAS, the Legal Department has requested the Village Board to accept the bid estimate for proposed installation of Security Keypad System with respect to the Village Officers and integrity of files along with confidential information; and

WHEREAS, such request requires the approval of the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees; now, therefore, it is hereby

RESOLVED, that the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees hereby approves the request from the Legal Department for the installation of security keypad system with respect to the Village Offices to ensure office security and integrity of files along with confidential information from A & N Rappaport Lock & Alarm, Inc. for Village Hall in the amount of $7,433.00.

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ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF EDGAR LEONAROO SUQUILEMA LEMA

Deputy Mayor Desmaret offered the following memorial, which was seconded by Trustee Gross and unanimously approved: 18

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RESOLVED, that the Village of Spring Valley Board of Trustees adjourns this meeting in memory Edgar Leonaroo Suquilema Lema, November 18, 2012.

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ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF DONOVAN M. FULLER