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Agenda (39 items)
Order reflects how the Board actually took items up at the meeting (which sometimes differs from the posted agenda — e.g. items brought forward when a guest is present).
#1Pledge of Allegiance
Opening pledge of allegiance.
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Opening pledge of allegiance.
#2Supervisor's Report
Supervisor's report to be presented at the next Town Board meeting.
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Expected: info_only
Supervisor's report to be presented at the next Town Board meeting.
#3Announcements — Association of Towns Annual Training School DelegateProposed motion
Designate Supervisor Sue Crane as delegate and Councilman Harry Colgan as alternate to the annual meeting of the Association of Towns on Wednesday, February 20.
Action
Expected: vote
Designate Supervisor Sue Crane as delegate and Councilman Harry Colgan as alternate to the annual meeting of the Association of Towns on Wednesday, February 20.
#4Announcements — Echo Valley Lighting DistrictInformational
Councilman James Ross to complete analysis of old and new maps for the Echo Valley Lighting District by the first meeting in February.
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Expected: info_only
Councilman James Ross to complete analysis of old and new maps for the Echo Valley Lighting District by the first meeting in February.
#5Announcements — Dutchess County Shared Services FundingInformational
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro announced that municipalities can apply for funding through the County for shared services plans; applications will be available in mid-January.
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Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro announced that municipalities can apply for funding through the County for shared services plans; applications will be available in mid-January.
#6Announcements — Dutchess County CDBG FundingInformational
Dutchess County had fewer funds for CDBG funding; Red Hook did not receive funding.
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Expected: info_only
Dutchess County had fewer funds for CDBG funding; Red Hook did not receive funding.
#7RESOLUTION 2013 #1 — Commemorating the Retirement of Captain Lisa D. Loughran from the NYS Police DepartmentDraft resolution
Approve resolution commemorating the retirement of Captain Lisa D. Loughran from the NYS Police Department.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve resolution commemorating the retirement of Captain Lisa D. Loughran from the NYS Police Department.
attached: Resolution
#8Town Clerk's Report
Town Clerk's report for the period December 1–December 31, 2012, including local shares remitted, state revenues, tax bill delivery, recycling permits, and recycling center hours.
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Town Clerk's report for the period December 1–December 31, 2012, including local shares remitted, state revenues, tax bill delivery, recycling permits, and recycling center hours.
#9Announcements — Red Hook Recycles Group Electronic Waste Recycling EventInformational
Red Hook Recycles Group will hold a free Town-wide electronic waste recycling event on January 19 in the Village parking lot from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., combined with a food drive and partnership between the 10% Challenge, Town of Red Hook, Village of Red Hook, and Bard College.
Action
Expected: info_only
Red Hook Recycles Group will hold a free Town-wide electronic waste recycling event on January 19 in the Village parking lot from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., combined with a food drive and partnership between the 10% Challenge, Town of Red Hook, Village of Red Hook, and Bard College.
#10Announcements — 20% Challenge Energy AuditsInformational
The 10% Challenge is now the 20% Challenge and is promoting energy audits in the Town; CAC Chair Laurie Husted invited the Town Board to her house to hear the results of her energy audit.
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The 10% Challenge is now the 20% Challenge and is promoting energy audits in the Town; CAC Chair Laurie Husted invited the Town Board to her house to hear the results of her energy audit.
#11Announcements — February 27 Town Board Meeting LocationInformational
The February 27 Town Board meeting will be held at Watts DePeyster Hall in Tivoli at 7:30 p.m.
Action
Expected: info_only
The February 27 Town Board meeting will be held at Watts DePeyster Hall in Tivoli at 7:30 p.m.
#12Public Comment Period
Public comment period opened; Linda Keeling asked about CAC comments on fracking and the 30 days of fracking.
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Public comment period opened; Linda Keeling asked about CAC comments on fracking and the 30 days of fracking.
#13Farmers Market Zoning CodeInformational
Discussion of the farmer's market section of the zoning code; Norman Greig objected to the need for a special permit and site plan approval to run a farm market.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of the farmer's market section of the zoning code; Norman Greig objected to the need for a special permit and site plan approval to run a farm market.
#14RESOLUTION 2013 #2 — Authorizing the Acceptance of Funding from New York State Office of Children and Family Services for Youth Development Delinquency Prevention Projects for 2013Draft resolution
Authorize Supervisor Sue Crane to enter into a contract to accept funding from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services for youth development and delinquency prevention projects for 2013, including $1,580 for youth development/delinquency prevention and $1,417 for the Red Hook Central School District program for conflict resolution, peer mentoring, and bias awareness.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize Supervisor Sue Crane to enter into a contract to accept funding from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services for youth development and delinquency prevention projects for 2013, including $1,580 for youth development/delinquency prevention and $1,417 for the Red Hook Central School District program for conflict resolution, peer mentoring, and bias awareness.
attached: Resolution
#15Dog Park DiscussionInformational
Discussion of a proposed dog recreation park on approximately two acres on Stone Church Road, an intermunicipal agreement between the Towns of Red Hook and Rhinebeck, organized by a 13-volunteer member committee.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of a proposed dog recreation park on approximately two acres on Stone Church Road, an intermunicipal agreement between the Towns of Red Hook and Rhinebeck, organized by a 13-volunteer member committee.
#16Dog Park — Waive Planning Board Application FeeProposed motion
Waive the Planning Board's application fee for the dog park project.
Action
Expected: vote
Waive the Planning Board's application fee for the dog park project.
#17Conservation Easement Review Committee — Final ReportInformational
Review of the Conservation Easement Review Committee's final report dated December 19, 2012, recommending that the program be kept with some changes.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review of the Conservation Easement Review Committee's final report dated December 19, 2012, recommending that the program be kept with some changes.
attached: Report dated December 19, 2012
#18RESOLUTION 2013 #3 — Relating to Annual ReorganizationDraft resolution
Approve resolution relating to annual reorganization, including meeting dates, official newspapers, petty cash, salaries, mileage reimbursement rate, undertaking, and check signing.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve resolution relating to annual reorganization, including meeting dates, official newspapers, petty cash, salaries, mileage reimbursement rate, undertaking, and check signing.
attached: Resolution
#19Town Board Appointments
Approve annual appointments of town officers and employees, including Safety Officer, Disaster Preparedness & Civil Defense, Emergency Interim Successors, Highway Superintendent, Receiver of Taxes, Registrar of Vital Statistics, Water Rents Collector, Assessor, Building Inspectors, Director of Purchasing, Animal Control Officer, and various other positions and contractors.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve annual appointments of town officers and employees, including Safety Officer, Disaster Preparedness & Civil Defense, Emergency Interim Successors, Highway Superintendent, Receiver of Taxes, Registrar of Vital Statistics, Water Rents Collector, Assessor, Building Inspectors, Director of Purchasing, Animal Control Officer, and various other positions and contractors.
#20Supervisor's Appointments
Approve Supervisor's appointments, including Deputy Supervisor, Budget Officer, Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor, Town Historian, and Assistant Town Historian.
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Expected: vote
Approve Supervisor's appointments, including Deputy Supervisor, Budget Officer, Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor, Town Historian, and Assistant Town Historian.
#21Town Clerk Appointments
Approve Town Clerk appointments, including Deputy Town Clerk, Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics, and Deputy Receiver of Taxes.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve Town Clerk appointments, including Deputy Town Clerk, Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics, and Deputy Receiver of Taxes.
#22Highway Superintendent Appointments
Approve Highway Superintendent appointments, including Deputy Superintendent of Highways.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve Highway Superintendent appointments, including Deputy Superintendent of Highways.
#23Other Town Employees and Officers
Approve appointments of other town employees and officers, including Highway Secretary, Assistant Budget Officer, Business Manager/Human Resources, and Bookkeeping Clerk.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve appointments of other town employees and officers, including Highway Secretary, Assistant Budget Officer, Business Manager/Human Resources, and Bookkeeping Clerk.
#24Change Title of Assessor's Clerk to Deputy AssessorProposed motion
Change the title of Assessor's Clerk to Deputy Assessor.
Action
Expected: vote
Change the title of Assessor's Clerk to Deputy Assessor.
#25Deputy Assessor, Transfer Station Operator, Solid Waste Attendants, and Other Positions
Approve appointments of Deputy Assessor, Transfer Station Operator, Solid Waste Attendants, Maintenance & Groundskeeper, Recreation Park and Program Director, Water District Meter Readers, and various contracts and consultants.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve appointments of Deputy Assessor, Transfer Station Operator, Solid Waste Attendants, Maintenance & Groundskeeper, Recreation Park and Program Director, Water District Meter Readers, and various contracts and consultants.
#26Accept All Appointments
Accept all above appointments.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept all above appointments.
#27Miscellaneous — Meetings 2013
Establish Town Board regular meeting schedule for 2013: Second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. for Regular Business Meeting; Fourth Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. for Committee Report Workshop/Regular Meeting.
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Expected: info_only
Establish Town Board regular meeting schedule for 2013: Second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. for Regular Business Meeting; Fourth Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. for Committee Report Workshop/Regular Meeting.
#28Miscellaneous — Monthly and Annual Reports to Town Board
Establish reporting requirements: Department Heads and Committee Chairs to submit minutes or reports monthly by noon on the Friday before the second Board meeting of the month; annual committee and departmental reports by noon on the Friday before the second Board meeting of February; CAC and Recreation Commission to present annual reports by April 1st.
Action
Expected: info_only
Establish reporting requirements: Department Heads and Committee Chairs to submit minutes or reports monthly by noon on the Friday before the second Board meeting of the month; annual committee and departmental reports by noon on the Friday before the second Board meeting of February; CAC and Recreation Commission to present annual reports by April 1st.
#29Miscellaneous — Town Board Organizational Responsibility
Establish chain of responsibility: Supervisor, Deputy Supervisor, and Town Board members in alphabetical order (Brenda Cagle, Harry Colgan, William O'Neill, James Ross).
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Establish chain of responsibility: Supervisor, Deputy Supervisor, and Town Board members in alphabetical order (Brenda Cagle, Harry Colgan, William O'Neill, James Ross).
#30Miscellaneous — Mileage Reimbursement Rate
Set mileage reimbursement rate at $0.565 per mile.
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Set mileage reimbursement rate at $0.565 per mile.
#31Miscellaneous — Town Departments Chain of Command
Establish chain of command for town departments: Department Head, Deputy Department Head (if one exists), Supervisor, and Town Board Liaison.
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Establish chain of command for town departments: Department Head, Deputy Department Head (if one exists), Supervisor, and Town Board Liaison.
#32Miscellaneous — Town Board Liaisons to Town Departments
Approve Town Board liaisons to town departments and functions, including Assessor, Attorney, Bard College, Building Inspector, Animal Control Officer, Fire Companies, Highway Department, Purchasing, Recycling, and Red Hook CSD.
Action
Expected: info_only
Approve Town Board liaisons to town departments and functions, including Assessor, Attorney, Bard College, Building Inspector, Animal Control Officer, Fire Companies, Highway Department, Purchasing, Recycling, and Red Hook CSD.
#33Miscellaneous — Board and Committee Liaisons
Approve Board and Committee liaison appointments for Agricultural & Open Space Committee, Board of Assessment Review, Conservation Advisory Council, Design Review/Hamlet Committee, Disaster Preparedness Committee, Economic Development Committee, Board of Ethics, Planning Board, Recreation Commission, Senior Services Committee, Greenway and Trails Committee, Tree Preservation Commission, Water District #1 Advisory Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, IT Committee, St. Margaret's Committee, Zoning Review Committee, CPF/PDR Advisory Committee, and Sister Cities Working Group.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve Board and Committee liaison appointments for Agricultural & Open Space Committee, Board of Assessment Review, Conservation Advisory Council, Design Review/Hamlet Committee, Disaster Preparedness Committee, Economic Development Committee, Board of Ethics, Planning Board, Recreation Commission, Senior Services Committee, Greenway and Trails Committee, Tree Preservation Commission, Water District #1 Advisory Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, IT Committee, St. Margaret's Committee, Zoning Review Committee, CPF/PDR Advisory Committee, and Sister Cities Working Group.
#34Committee Appointments — Water District #1 Water Board
Reappoint Henry Van Parys as Chair of the Water Board with a term to expire December 31, 2013, and reappoint Henry Van Parys, Nick Annas, and Richard Franklin as members for terms to expire December 31, 2014.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Henry Van Parys as Chair of the Water Board with a term to expire December 31, 2013, and reappoint Henry Van Parys, Nick Annas, and Richard Franklin as members for terms to expire December 31, 2014.
#35Committee Appointments — Tree Preservation Commission
Reappoint Nancy Guski as Chair of the Tree Preservation Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2013, and reappoint Karen Cadorette and Rosemarie Zengen as members for terms to expire December 31, 2014.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Nancy Guski as Chair of the Tree Preservation Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2013, and reappoint Karen Cadorette and Rosemarie Zengen as members for terms to expire December 31, 2014.
#36Committee Appointments — Zoning Board of Appeals MembershipInformational
Discussion of the number of membership of the Zoning Board of Appeals; Supervisor Crane to confirm interest of the membership of the Zoning Review Committee.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of the number of membership of the Zoning Board of Appeals; Supervisor Crane to confirm interest of the membership of the Zoning Review Committee.
#37Correspondence — Shared Services ProgramInformational
Supervisor Crane referred to shared services and a program through Dutchess County and asked the public for their input.
Action
Expected: discussion
Supervisor Crane referred to shared services and a program through Dutchess County and asked the public for their input.
#38Public Comment Period
Public comment period; John Douglas suggested installing solar power at the recreation park and highway garage, upgrading the old water line, and maintaining 7 members on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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Public comment period; John Douglas suggested installing solar power at the recreation park and highway garage, upgrading the old water line, and maintaining 7 members on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
#39Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
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Adjourn the meeting.