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30 agenda items · 0 motions · 0 substantive · 0 formal resolutions
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Agenda (30 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
Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence for armed forces and Tucson tragedy victims.
Action
Expected: info_only
Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence for armed forces and Tucson tragedy victims.
#2Announcements
Supervisor Crane announced upcoming public hearings and community events.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor Crane announced upcoming public hearings and community events.
#3RESOLUTION 2011 #1 - Honoring and Commending Benjamin J. Hughes for His Achievement of Acquiring the Rank of Eagle ScoutDraft resolution
Adopt a resolution honoring Benjamin J. Hughes for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt a resolution honoring Benjamin J. Hughes for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
attached: Resolution
#4Supervisor's Report
Supervisor's report to be given at the end of the month.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor's report to be given at the end of the month.
#5Town Clerk's Report
Town Clerk Sue McCann reported December 2010 financial activity and 2010 annual revenue collection.
Action
Expected: info_only
Town Clerk Sue McCann reported December 2010 financial activity and 2010 annual revenue collection.
#6PUBLIC HEARING – LOCAL LAW: NOISE CONTROL ORDINANCEPublic hearing notice
Public hearing on proposed local law regarding noise control ordinance.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public hearing on proposed local law regarding noise control ordinance.
#7NOISE CONTROL ORDINANCE DISCUSSIONPolicy draft
Board discussion of noise control ordinance provisions, enforcement mechanisms, and decibel thresholds; continued discussion scheduled for January 26 meeting.
Action
Expected: discussion
Board discussion of noise control ordinance provisions, enforcement mechanisms, and decibel thresholds; continued discussion scheduled for January 26 meeting.
#8PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Public comment period with three-minute limit per speaker.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment period with three-minute limit per speaker.
#9HIGHWAY GARAGE UPDATEProposed motion
Make every effort to organize resources available to come up with a plan for a highway garage to replace existing facility; explore possible sharing of facilities with Village of Red Hook.
Action
Expected: vote
Make every effort to organize resources available to come up with a plan for a highway garage to replace existing facility; explore possible sharing of facilities with Village of Red Hook.
#10AGRICULTURAL FENCESPolicy draft
Discussion of exempting agricultural fences from building department permits and fees; referral to Zoning Review Committee for amendment to zoning code with agricultural fence definition.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of exempting agricultural fences from building department permits and fees; referral to Zoning Review Committee for amendment to zoning code with agricultural fence definition.
#11LOCAL LAW – DRAFT PARKING REGULATION DISCUSSIONPolicy draft
Discussion of draft amendments to off-street parking regulations prepared by Zoning Review Committee; modernization of parking requirements and correspondence with current code provisions.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of draft amendments to off-street parking regulations prepared by Zoning Review Committee; modernization of parking requirements and correspondence with current code provisions.
#12REORGANIZATION - Town Board Appointments
Approve Town Board appointments for official depository, newspapers, officers, and committee liaisons for 2011.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve Town Board appointments for official depository, newspapers, officers, and committee liaisons for 2011.
#13REORGANIZATION - Supervisor's Appointments
Approve Supervisor's appointments including Deputy Supervisor, Budget Officer, Confidential Secretary, Town Historian, and Assistant Town Historian.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve Supervisor's appointments including Deputy Supervisor, Budget Officer, Confidential Secretary, Town Historian, and Assistant Town Historian.
#14REORGANIZATION - Town Clerk's Appointments
Approve Town Clerk's appointments including Deputy Town Clerk, Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics, and Deputy Receiver of Taxes.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve Town Clerk's appointments including Deputy Town Clerk, Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics, and Deputy Receiver of Taxes.
#15REORGANIZATION - Highway Superintendent Appointment
Approve appointment of Deputy Superintendent of Highways.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve appointment of Deputy Superintendent of Highways.
#16REORGANIZATION - Other Town Employees/Officers and Contracts/Consultants
Approve appointments of town employees, officers, and contracts with consultants and service providers.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve appointments of town employees, officers, and contracts with consultants and service providers.
#17MISCELLANEOUS - Meetings
Approve holding regular Town Board meetings on the second Tuesday (regular business meeting) and fourth Wednesday (committee report workshop/regular meeting) in 2011.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve holding regular Town Board meetings on the second Tuesday (regular business meeting) and fourth Wednesday (committee report workshop/regular meeting) in 2011.
#18MISCELLANEOUS - Monthly and Annual Reports to the Town Board
Establish deadlines for submission of monthly and annual reports from department heads and committee chairs.
Action
Expected: info_only
Establish deadlines for submission of monthly and annual reports from department heads and committee chairs.
#19MISCELLANEOUS - Town Board Organizational Responsibility and Liaisons
Establish chain of responsibility for Town Board and Town departments; assign Board liaisons to departments and committees.
Action
Expected: info_only
Establish chain of responsibility for Town Board and Town departments; assign Board liaisons to departments and committees.
#20MISCELLANEOUS - Fiscal Matters - Petty Cash FundProposed motion
Authorize petty cash funds for Town Clerk/Receiver ($500) and Deb Marks ($500), not to exceed $200 per office or $1,000 per receiver.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize petty cash funds for Town Clerk/Receiver ($500) and Deb Marks ($500), not to exceed $200 per office or $1,000 per receiver.
#21MISCELLANEOUS - Fiscal Matters - Procurement PolicyPolicy draft
Discussion of procurement policy as it relates to public bidding; Attorney Chale suggested making it more cost effective and reconsidering current policy.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of procurement policy as it relates to public bidding; Attorney Chale suggested making it more cost effective and reconsidering current policy.
#22RESOLUTION 2011 #2 - Establishing Salaries for Elected Town OfficialsDraft resolution
Establish salaries for elected town officials: Supervisor $25,944; Council members $7,283 each; Town Clerk $46,830; Justices $14,977 each; Highway Superintendent $55,000.
Action
Expected: vote
Establish salaries for elected town officials: Supervisor $25,944; Council members $7,283 each; Town Clerk $46,830; Justices $14,977 each; Highway Superintendent $55,000.
#23RESOLUTION 2011 #3 - Authorizing the Execution of a Blanket Bond in Lieu of Individual UndertakingDraft resolution
Authorize execution of a blanket bond in lieu of individual undertaking pursuant to Public Officers Law section 11-2 to cover all employees who collect money.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize execution of a blanket bond in lieu of individual undertaking pursuant to Public Officers Law section 11-2 to cover all employees who collect money.
attached: NYMIR report
#24RESOLUTION 2011 #4 - Authorizing Supervisor Sue Crane to Sign Bank Checks for All Town BusinessDraft resolution
Authorize Supervisor Sue Crane to sign bank checks for all town business.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize Supervisor Sue Crane to sign bank checks for all town business.
#25RESOLUTION 2011 #5 - Authorizing Each of the Town Board Members to Sign Bank Checks in the Absence of the Town SupervisorDraft resolution
Authorize Town Board members James Ross, Micki Strawinski, Harry Colgan, and William O'Neill to sign bank checks in the absence of the Town Supervisor.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize Town Board members James Ross, Micki Strawinski, Harry Colgan, and William O'Neill to sign bank checks in the absence of the Town Supervisor.
#26ST. MARGARET'S GRANTSProposed motion
Authorize Paula Schoonmaker to act as Assistant to the Purchasing Agent in administration of grants for St. Margaret's Home.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize Paula Schoonmaker to act as Assistant to the Purchasing Agent in administration of grants for St. Margaret's Home.
#27ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS MEETING – DELEGATE APPOINTMENTProposed motion
Approve Supervisor Sue Crane as voting delegate to the annual Association of Towns meeting in New York City.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve Supervisor Sue Crane as voting delegate to the annual Association of Towns meeting in New York City.
#28ATTORNEY/CLIENT EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter executive session at 10:30 p.m. for hiring/firing of particular individual and attorney/client discussion of contracts.
Action
Expected: discussion
Enter executive session at 10:30 p.m. for hiring/firing of particular individual and attorney/client discussion of contracts.
#29Hudson Valley Clean Energy Solar Panels - Recycling CenterProposed motion
Suggest that Hudson Valley Clean Energy consider using remaining solar roof panels for possible eight panel system on the Recycling Center.
Action
Expected: vote
Suggest that Hudson Valley Clean Energy consider using remaining solar roof panels for possible eight panel system on the Recycling Center.
#30Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.