| Wed, Apr 22, 2026 | Town Board Meeting Agenda & Minutes | agenda + minutes | agendaminutes | 5 |
Show 5 extracted motionsAuthorize the purchase of two 2026 3500 1-ton Chevy pick-up trucks for the Highway Department using HT equipment and DB reserve funds. Moved by McKeon , seconded by MigliorelliVote: 5-0passedoperational Authorization to Purchase Two Pick-up Trucks Authorize the solicitation of bids for the Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project with bid opening on May 21, 2026. Moved by Hamel , seconded by TestaVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution 16-2026: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR WATER STORAGE TANK REHABILITATION PROJECT Approve the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed Officials Continuation Form. Moved by Hamel , seconded by DousharmVote: 5-0passedprocedural Appoint Chris Carney as Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire December 31, 2026. Moved by Dousharm , seconded by HamelVote: 5-0passedoperational Appointment of Chair, Zoning Board of Appeals Close the meeting. Moved by McKeon , seconded by HamelVote: 5-0passedprocedural
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| Tue, Apr 14, 2026 | Town Board Meeting Agenda & Minutes | agenda + minutes | agendaminutes | 9 |
Show 9 extracted motionsAccept the Supervisor's Report for March 1–31, 2026. Moved by Testa , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Accept the Town Clerk's Report for March 1–31, 2026. Moved by McKeon , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Classify the Water District No. 1 surplus property acquisition action as unlisted and establish the Town Board as lead agency. Moved by Hamel , seconded by TestaVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution 13-2026: RESOLUTION CLASSIFYING ACTION AND ESTABLISHING LEAD AGENCY Establish May 12, 2026 at 7:35 p.m. as the date for a public hearing on Local Law No. A (Proposed) of 2026 amending the Community Preservation Plan. Moved by McKeon , seconded by TestaVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution 14-2026: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. A (PROPOSED) OF 2026 BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF RED HOOK REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PLAN Authorize solicitation of bids for the Well No. 1 Rehabilitation Project for Water District #1 with bids due May 5, 2026. Moved by Hamel , seconded by McKeonVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution 15-2026: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR WATER DISTRICT #1 WELL REHABILITATION Approve the request to purchase and install air quality sensors and subscribe to HVCAN dashboard for $3,625.00 annually. Moved by Dousharm , seconded by HamelVote: 4-0passedoperational Air quality sensor installation and HVCAN subscription Enter into Attorney/Client Session. Moved by McKeon , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit Attorney/Client Session. Moved by Dousharm , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Close the meeting. Moved by McKeon , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Wed, Mar 25, 2026 | Town Board Meeting Agenda & Minutes | agenda + minutes | agendaminutes | 11 |
Show 11 extracted motionsApprove Task Order No. 2026-3 related to the Map, Plan, and Report for a possible new water district to coincide with Sewer District #1. Moved by McKeon , seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedoperational Task Order 2026-3 Water District Map Plan Report Authorize the Town Supervisor to submit an application for a 2026/2027 NYS LGRMIF Records Management Grant in an amount not to exceed $75,000 to fund review and indexing of Town records. Moved by Hamel , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 12-2026: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR NYS LGRMIF RECORDS MANAGEMENT GRANT Appoint Christine Kane as a member of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee for a term to expire December 31st, 2026. Moved by Testa , seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Appoint Van Scott as a member of the Housing Committee for a term to expire December 31st, 2027. Moved by Testa , seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Geoff Carter to the Design Review/Hamlet Committee for a term to expire December 31st, 2030. Moved by McKeon , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Sam Rose and Norman Greig to the Agriculture and Open Space Advisory Committee for terms to expire December 31st, 2027. Moved by McKeon , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Approve collaboration with the Red Hook Public Library to partner with the Dollywood Foundation Imagination Library. Moved by Hamel , seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedoperational Dollywood Foundation Imagination Library Partnership Enter into Executive Session to discuss a matter under negotiation the disclosure of which could materially affect the price. Moved by McKeon , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit Executive Session. Moved by Testa , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Authorize the Supervisor to work with counsel on matters in negotiation that were discussed in Executive Session. Moved by Hamel , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational Authorize Supervisor Work With Counsel Close the meeting. Moved by Hamel , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Tue, Mar 10, 2026 | Town Board Meeting Agenda & Minutes | agenda + minutes | agendaminutes | 13 |
Show 13 extracted motionsAccept the Supervisor's Report for February 1–28, 2026. Moved by Hamel , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Accept the Town Clerk's Report for February 1–28, 2026. Moved by Testa , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Open the public hearing regarding Winnakee Land Trust, Inc. Camp Rising Sun Project under the Town's Community Preservation Fund Program. Moved by McKeon , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Close the public hearing regarding Winnakee Land Trust, Inc. Camp Rising Sun Project. Moved by Testa , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Adopt a SEQRA Determination of Nonsignificance regarding Winnakee Land Trust Camp Rising Sun Community Preservation Fund Project. Moved by McKeon , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 10-2026: RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SEQRA DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE REGARDING WINNAKEE LAND TRUST CAMP RISING SUN COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND PROJECT Grant approval for the use of Community Preservation Fund moneys for acquisition of easement rights in the Winnakee Land Trust Inc. Camp Rising Sun Project Property. Moved by McKeon , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 11-2026: RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL FOR THE USE OF MONEYS IN THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND FOR THE ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT RIGHTS IN THE WINNAKEE LAND TRUST INC. CAMP RISING SUN PROJECT PROPERTY Reappoint Jane Biezynski as a member of the Assessment Review Board for a term ending September 30, 2030. Moved by McKeon , seconded by MigliorelliVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Appoint Cat Viega as a member of the Housing Committee for a term ending December 31, 2027. Moved by Testa , seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Appoint Cat Viega as Chair of the Greenway and Trails Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026, reappoint Cat Viega and Linda DiGasper as members for terms ending December 31, 2026, and reappoint Jim Blakney, Dave Brangaitis, Brenda Cagle, and Belinda Kaake as members for terms ending December 31, 2027. Moved by Testa , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Appoint Robinson Grieg as a member of the Energy Committee for a term ending December 31, 2027. Moved by Testa , seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Enter into Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter under the negotiation of which if made public would substantially impact value. Moved by McKeon , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit Executive Session. Moved by Testa , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Close the meeting. Moved by Dousharm , seconded by MigliorelliVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Tue, Feb 10, 2026 | Town Board Meeting Agenda & Minutes | agenda + minutes | agendaminutes | 23 |
Show 23 extracted motionsAccept the Supervisor's Report for January 1-31, 2026. Moved by Hamel , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Accept the Town Clerk's Report for January 1-31, 2026. Moved by Testa , seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Open the public hearing regarding Winnakee Land Trust, Inc. Camp Rising Sun Project under the Community Preservation Fund Program. Moved by McKeon , seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Continue the public hearing regarding Winnakee Land Trust, Inc. Camp Rising Sun Project to Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:35 pm. Moved by McKeon , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Make edits recommended by the Town Attorney and Councilmember Testa to the Environmental Assessment Form. Moved by Hamel , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational EAF edits regarding forestry and trail specifications Request adoption of an amendment to Chapter 443 of the Laws of 2006 regarding the Community Preservation Fund. Moved by McKeon , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 9-2026: RESOLUTION REQUESTING ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 443 OF THE LAWS OF 2006 REGARDING THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND Reappoint Mary Ann Johnson as Chair of the Agricultural and Open Space Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2026 and as a member for a term to expire December 31, 2027. Moved by Migliorelli , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Change the terms of two vacant positions on the Agricultural and Open Space Committee to end December 31, 2026 and December 31, 2027 respectively. Moved by Testa , seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint R. Pete Hubbell as Chair of the Assessment Review Board for a term to expire December 31, 2026. Moved by McKeon , seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Jonathan Brady as Chair of the Climate Smart Communities Task Force for a term to expire December 31, 2026 and appoint Councilmember Dousharm as the Liaison. Moved by McKeon , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Mary Ann Johnson as Chair of the Community Preservation Fund/PDR Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2026. Moved by McKeon , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Mary Ann Johnson as a member of the Community Preservation Fund/PDR Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2028. Moved by Migliorelli , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Julia Solomon as Chair of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2026. Moved by Testa , seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Laurie Husted as Chair of the Conservation Advisory Council for a term ending December 31, 2026 and as a member for a term ending December 31, 2027. Moved by Testa , seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Chris Gilbert as Chair of the Design Review/Hamlet Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026. Moved by Dousharm , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Denis Collet as Chair of the Energy Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026. Moved by McKeon , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Appoint David Sokol as Chair of the Housing Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026 and as a member for a term ending December 31, 2027. Moved by Testa , seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Appoint Jen Cavanaugh, Alex Wolf, Emily Majer, Elizabeth Brauer, Amy Shein, Sam Rose, Sam Phelan, Steve Akindipe, and Zoe Evans as members of the Natural Resources Inventory Task Force for terms to expire December 31, 2026 with Laurie Husted and Julia Solomon as advisors. Moved by Testa , seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Sam Phelan as Chair of the Planning Board for a term to expire December 31, 2026. Moved by Hamel , seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Doug Strawinski as Chair of the Recreation Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2026. Moved by McKeon , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Cathy Michael as Chair of the Tree Preservation Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2026. Moved by McKeon , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Correct George Jahn's term on the Zoning Board of Appeals to end December 31, 2029. Moved by Hamel , seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Close the meeting. Moved by McKeon , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Wed, Jan 28, 2026 | Town Board Meeting Agenda & Minutes | agenda + minutes | agendaminutes | 7 |
Show 7 extracted motionsAuthorize the Town Engineer to compile supplemental information, prepare the map/plan/report for Water District No. 2 coincident with Sewer District No. 1, and appropriate $40,000 from ARPA funds for engineering and legal fees. Moved by McKeon , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedoperational Water District No. 2 Formation and Engineering Authorization Continue with the existing MVP Silver 8 healthcare plan for employee benefits. Moved by McKeon , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational Employee Healthcare Plan Continuation Accept the lowest price electric vehicle bid proposal for a cargo van to be purchased by the Highway Department. Moved by Hamel , seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedoperational EV Cargo Van Bid Award Reappoint Ross Gould to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending December 31st, 2030. Moved by Hamel , seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint members and officers to the Water District No. 1 Water Board for terms ending December 31st, 2026 and 2027. Moved by Hamel , seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Brenda Elsey as a member and Chair of the Ethics Board for terms ending December 31st, 2030 and 2026 respectively. Moved by Testa , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Adjourn the meeting. Moved by McKeon , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Tue, Jan 13, 2026 | Town Board Meeting Agenda & Minutes | agenda + minutes | agendaminutes | 18 |
Show 18 extracted motionsAccept the Town Clerk's Report for the period December 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025. Moved by Hamel , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Open the public hearing regarding a Proposal for an Increase and Improvement of Water District Facilities for Red Hook Water District No. 1. Moved by Dousharm , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Close the public hearing regarding a Proposal for an Increase and Improvement of Water District Facilities for Red Hook Water District No. 1. Moved by Hamel , seconded by McKeonVote: 4-1passedprocedural Open the public hearing regarding an Amendment to the Fire protection District Fire Service Agreement between the Town of Red Hook and the Village of Tivoli for 2025-2026. Moved by McKeon , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Close the public hearing regarding an Amendment to the Fire protection District Fire Service Agreement between the Town of Red Hook and the Village of Tivoli for 2025-2026. Moved by McKeon , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Adopt Resolution 1-2026 approving a Water Facilities Improvement Project for Water District No. 1. Moved by Hamel , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 1-2026: RESOLUTION AND ORDER AFTER PUBLIC HEARING APPROVING A WATER FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE TOWN OF RED HOOK, IN THE COUNTY OF DUTCHESS, STATE OF NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO SECTION 202-b OF THE TOWN LAW Adopt Resolution 2-2026 authorizing the issuance of serial bonds for Water District No. 1 facilities improvement. Moved by Hamel , seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 2-2026: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATER DISTRICT FACILITIES FOR WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 AT AN ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST OF $1,672,600, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF RED HOOK, DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,272,600 PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW TO FINANCE SUCH COST, AND DELEGATING CERTAIN POWERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH TO THE TOWN SUPERVISOR Amend the 2026 budget by moving $7,000 from the Tivoli Contract line to Tivoli Capital. Moved by McKeon , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational Budget amendment for Tivoli Fire Service Agreement Adopt Resolution 3-2026 approving Amendment No. 1 to the Fire Protection District Fire Service Agreement with the Village of Tivoli for 2025-2026. Moved by McKeon , seconded by MigliorelliVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 3-2026: APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO TOWN OF RED HOOK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FIRE SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF RED HOOK AND THE VILLAGE OF TIVOLI FOR 2025 AND 2026 Adopt Resolution 4-2026 to approve 2026 Highway Expenditures. Moved by McKeon , seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 4-2026: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE 2026 HIGHWAY EXPENDITURES Adopt Resolution 5-2026 authorizing procurement of bids for an EV Cargo Van for Highway Department purposes. Moved by Testa , seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 5-2026: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROCUREMENT OF BIDS FOR EV CARGO VAN FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT PURPOSES Adopt Resolution 6-2026 relating to Annual Reorganization. Moved by Testa , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 6-2026: RELATING TO ANNUAL REORGANIZATION Reappoint Deanna Cochran as the Registrar of Vital Statistics for a term ending December 31st, 2028. Moved by McKeon , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Designate Supervisor McKeon as the person to conduct voting on behalf of the Town at the New York State Association of Towns and designate Councilmember Dousharm as an alternate. Moved by Hamel , seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Ask the Town's insurance broker to contrast the 4 healthcare plans and pass on the information to the Highway Union and Town Employees. Moved by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedoperational Healthcare plan review by insurance broker Adopt Resolution 7-2026 authorizing settlement of Article 7 Proceeding for Susan Kirchhoff and Alain Younes. Moved by Migliorelli , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 7-2026: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF ARTICLE 7 PROCEEDING SUSAN KIRCHHOFF AND ALAIN YOUNES Adopt Resolution 8-2026 authorizing settlement of Article 7 Proceeding for Luke Sullivan and Jennifer R. Mumm. Moved by Migliorelli , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 8-2026: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF ARTICLE 7 PROCEEDING LUKE SULLIVAN AND JENNIFER R. MUMM Adjourn the meeting. Moved by McKeon , seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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