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19 agenda items · 0 motions · 0 substantive · 0 formal resolutions
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Agenda (19 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 of meeting with Pledge of Allegiance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Opening of meeting with Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Supervisor's Report
Presentation of monthly financial report and budget adjustments for General A Fund, General B Fund, Highway DB Fund, and Capital Projects & Other Funds.
Action
Expected: vote
Presentation of monthly financial report and budget adjustments for General A Fund, General B Fund, Highway DB Fund, and Capital Projects & Other Funds.
#3Town Clerk's Report
Presentation of Town Clerk's report for December 1–31, 2009, detailing revenues remitted to Supervisor, County, and State agencies; announcement of 2010 recycling center permits on sale.
Action
Expected: info_only
Presentation of Town Clerk's report for December 1–31, 2009, detailing revenues remitted to Supervisor, County, and State agencies; announcement of 2010 recycling center permits on sale.
#4Northern Dutchess Community That Cares Award Presentations
Recognition and presentation of Certificates of Merit to students who participated in a food drive organized by Northern Dutchess Communities That Care.
Action
Expected: info_only
Recognition and presentation of Certificates of Merit to students who participated in a food drive organized by Northern Dutchess Communities That Care.
#5Announcements
Supervisor announcements regarding VFW memorial donations, Clean Energy Technology training, home loan programs, Senior Services food drive, and CAC scholarship applications.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor announcements regarding VFW memorial donations, Clean Energy Technology training, home loan programs, Senior Services food drive, and CAC scholarship applications.
#6Justice DepartmentInformational
Discussion of Justice Court operations, unfunded mandates, and potential hiring of a Special Prosecutor to improve case processing and plea bargaining.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of Justice Court operations, unfunded mandates, and potential hiring of a Special Prosecutor to improve case processing and plea bargaining.
#7Public Comment Period
Opening for public comments; Dick Hansen commented on Special Prosecutor proposal; County Legislator Ben Traudt provided update on Dutchess County Legislature.
Action
Expected: info_only
Opening for public comments; Dick Hansen commented on Special Prosecutor proposal; County Legislator Ben Traudt provided update on Dutchess County Legislature.
#8Water Department Budget ReportInformational
Presentation of Water District budget overview and recommendation to increase meter reader rates from $1.00 to $1.50 per meter and from $1.00 to $2.00 per meter pit; discussion of Bard College temporary water supply request.
Action
Expected: vote
Presentation of Water District budget overview and recommendation to increase meter reader rates from $1.00 to $1.50 per meter and from $1.00 to $2.00 per meter pit; discussion of Bard College temporary water supply request.
#9Official Procedures for Town Board MeetingsPolicy draft
Approval of Rules of Order for Town Board meetings incorporating suggestions from Councilman Colgan; discussion and revision of language regarding acceptance versus approval of Town Clerk minutes.
Action
Expected: vote
Approval of Rules of Order for Town Board meetings incorporating suggestions from Councilman Colgan; discussion and revision of language regarding acceptance versus approval of Town Clerk minutes.
#10Committee Appointments
Reorganization appointments and reappointments to multiple Town committees and boards including Audit Committee, Assessment Review Board, Community Preservation Fund Committee, Conservation Advisory Council, Design Review/Hamlet Committee, Disaster Preparedness Committee, Economic Development Committee, Ethics Board, Farmland Protection Committee, Greenway and Trails Committee, IT Committee, Intermunicipal Shared Services Task Force, Planning Board, Recreation Committee, St. Margaret's Committee, Senior Services Committee, Tree Preservation Committee, Water District Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals.
Action
Expected: vote
Reorganization appointments and reappointments to multiple Town committees and boards including Audit Committee, Assessment Review Board, Community Preservation Fund Committee, Conservation Advisory Council, Design Review/Hamlet Committee, Disaster Preparedness Committee, Economic Development Committee, Ethics Board, Farmland Protection Committee, Greenway and Trails Committee, IT Committee, Intermunicipal Shared Services Task Force, Planning Board, Recreation Committee, St. Margaret's Committee, Senior Services Committee, Tree Preservation Committee, Water District Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals.
#11Procurement Policy UpdateDraft resolution
Approval of updated Town Purchasing Policy as reworked by Purchasing Agent Ted Kudzy.
Action
Expected: vote
Approval of updated Town Purchasing Policy as reworked by Purchasing Agent Ted Kudzy.
attached: Copy Attached
#12Association of Towns Business MeetingProposed motion
Authorization for Supervisor Crane to serve as delegate and Councilman Colgan as alternate at the Association of Towns conference to vote on proposed resolutions.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorization for Supervisor Crane to serve as delegate and Councilman Colgan as alternate at the Association of Towns conference to vote on proposed resolutions.
#13Recycling Fees DiscussionProposed motion
Increase recycling sticker fees from $12.00 to $15.00 effective February 1st to offset rising tipping costs; discussion of potential business recycling sticker rates and restrictions on commercial waste.
Action
Expected: vote
Increase recycling sticker fees from $12.00 to $15.00 effective February 1st to offset rising tipping costs; discussion of potential business recycling sticker rates and restrictions on commercial waste.
#14Sidewalk Clearing Bid AwardedInformational
Notification that sidewalk clearing bid was awarded to Frank Vosburgh; discussion of in-house versus contracted services for future years.
Action
Expected: info_only
Notification that sidewalk clearing bid was awarded to Frank Vosburgh; discussion of in-house versus contracted services for future years.
#15Superintendent of Highways ReviewInformational
Presentation of resumes and job descriptions for Highway Superintendent position; scheduling of interview process to fill this important vacancy.
Action
Expected: discussion
Presentation of resumes and job descriptions for Highway Superintendent position; scheduling of interview process to fill this important vacancy.
#16Correspondence — Roadside Drainage PolicyInformational
Presentation of letter from Jeffrey May and Charles Wallace regarding standing water and drainage issues on North Drive properties; request for Town Engineer to pursue design options and cost-effective solutions.
Action
Expected: discussion
Presentation of letter from Jeffrey May and Charles Wallace regarding standing water and drainage issues on North Drive properties; request for Town Engineer to pursue design options and cost-effective solutions.
#17Correspondence — Additional ItemsInformational
Notification of additional correspondence: letter from Dick Franklin regarding parking on Firehouse Lane; State Assemblyman Marc Molinaro regarding Tier 5 legislation; Department of DOT letter to Wayne Hildenbrand.
Action
Expected: info_only
Notification of additional correspondence: letter from Dick Franklin regarding parking on Firehouse Lane; State Assemblyman Marc Molinaro regarding Tier 5 legislation; Department of DOT letter to Wayne Hildenbrand.
#18Public Comment
Public comment period; Linda Keeling requested microphone adjustment for better audibility of Attorney.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment period; Linda Keeling requested microphone adjustment for better audibility of Attorney.
#19Adjournment
Adjournment of meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjournment of meeting.