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25 agenda items · 18 motions · 3 substantive · 2 formal resolutions
Agenda (25 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.
Action
Expected: info_only
Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Supervisor's Report
Approval of Supervisor's report for December 2013 with budget adjustments across General A Fund, General B Fund, Highway DB Fund, Water Works O & M Fund, and Other Funds and Capital Projects.
Action
Expected: vote
Approval of Supervisor's report for December 2013 with budget adjustments across General A Fund, General B Fund, Highway DB Fund, Water Works O & M Fund, and Other Funds and Capital Projects.
#3Town Clerk's Report
Acceptance of Town Clerk's report for December 1–31, 2013, including local and state remittances, voucher abstracts, and announcements regarding recycling stickers, dog licensing, tax rolls, and donations.
Action
Expected: info_only
Acceptance of Town Clerk's report for December 1–31, 2013, including local and state remittances, voucher abstracts, and announcements regarding recycling stickers, dog licensing, tax rolls, and donations.
#4Announcements
Announcements regarding Electronic Waste Collection Day on January 18, United Methodist Church Food Pantry donation results, and Health Alliance Oncology Support Memoir Group meeting on February 15.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcements regarding Electronic Waste Collection Day on January 18, United Methodist Church Food Pantry donation results, and Health Alliance Oncology Support Memoir Group meeting on February 15.
#5Public Comment Period
Public comment period; Red Hook CAN (Community Arts Network) summarized past events and 2014 plans.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment period; Red Hook CAN (Community Arts Network) summarized past events and 2014 plans.
#6Association of Towns Training Announcements
Designate voting members for Association of Towns training school and annual meeting, February 16–19, 2014 in New York City.
Action
Expected: vote
Designate voting members for Association of Towns training school and annual meeting, February 16–19, 2014 in New York City.
#7Public Hearing: Proposed Modification of Water Rates & Charges for Water District No. 1Public hearing notice
Public hearing on proposed modification of water rates and charges for Water District No. 1.
Action
Expected: vote
Public hearing on proposed modification of water rates and charges for Water District No. 1.
#8Resolution 2014 #1: Approving Water Rates and Charges for Water District No. 1Draft resolution
Approve water rates and charges for Water District No. 1.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve water rates and charges for Water District No. 1.
attached: Resolution
#9Annual Town Reorganization – 2014Draft resolution
Approve annual reorganization resolution establishing meeting dates, official papers, depositories, petty cash, salaries, mileage reimbursement rate, undertaking, check signing, and annual financial report.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve annual reorganization resolution establishing meeting dates, official papers, depositories, petty cash, salaries, mileage reimbursement rate, undertaking, check signing, and annual financial report.
attached: Resolution
#10Town Board AppointmentsProposed motion
Approve appointments of Safety Officer, Disaster Preparedness & Civil Defense, Emergency Interim Successors, Receiver of Taxes, Registrar of Vital Statistics, Water Rents Collector, Issuing Agent for Handicapped parking permits, Assessor, Building Inspector II, ZEO/Building Inspector PT, Director of Purchasing, Animal Control Officer, PANDA Representative and Alternate, Buildings & Grounds, and Justice Court Clerks PT.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve appointments of Safety Officer, Disaster Preparedness & Civil Defense, Emergency Interim Successors, Receiver of Taxes, Registrar of Vital Statistics, Water Rents Collector, Issuing Agent for Handicapped parking permits, Assessor, Building Inspector II, ZEO/Building Inspector PT, Director of Purchasing, Animal Control Officer, PANDA Representative and Alternate, Buildings & Grounds, and Justice Court Clerks PT.
#11Supervisor's AppointmentsProposed motion
Approve Supervisor's appointments of Deputy Supervisor, Budget Officer, Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor, Town Historian, and Assistant to the Town Historian.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve Supervisor's appointments of Deputy Supervisor, Budget Officer, Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor, Town Historian, and Assistant to the Town Historian.
#12Town Clerk AppointmentsProposed motion
Approve Town Clerk appointments of Deputy Town Clerk, Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics, and Deputy Receiver of Taxes.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve Town Clerk appointments of Deputy Town Clerk, Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics, and Deputy Receiver of Taxes.
#13Highway Superintendent AppointmentsProposed motion
Approve Highway Superintendent appointment of Deputy Superintendent of Highways.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve Highway Superintendent appointment of Deputy Superintendent of Highways.
#14Other Town Employees/OfficersProposed motion
Approve appointments of Highway Secretary PT, Assistant Budget Officer, Business Manager/Human Resources, Bookkeeping Clerk PT, Deputy Assessor PT, Transfer Station Operator, Solid Waste Attendants, Recreation Park & Program Director, and Water District Meter Readers PT.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve appointments of Highway Secretary PT, Assistant Budget Officer, Business Manager/Human Resources, Bookkeeping Clerk PT, Deputy Assessor PT, Transfer Station Operator, Solid Waste Attendants, Recreation Park & Program Director, and Water District Meter Readers PT.
#15Contracts/ConsultantsContract review
Approve contracts and consultants for Town Physician, Attorney for Planning Board, Water District Operator, Computer Software, Planner, Town Accountant, Town CPA, Custodial Services, and Police & Court Attendants.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve contracts and consultants for Town Physician, Attorney for Planning Board, Water District Operator, Computer Software, Planner, Town Accountant, Town CPA, Custodial Services, and Police & Court Attendants.
#16Committee Residency Requirement ModificationProposed motion
Allow residents and/or property owners of the Town to serve on committees, provided it does not conflict with State law or Town code, modifying the June 8, 2010 requirement that committee appointees be residents only.
Action
Expected: vote
Allow residents and/or property owners of the Town to serve on committees, provided it does not conflict with State law or Town code, modifying the June 8, 2010 requirement that committee appointees be residents only.
#17Miscellaneous: Meeting Schedule and Reporting Requirements
Establish Town Board regular meeting schedule (second Tuesday for regular business, fourth Wednesday for committee reports and regular meetings), monthly and annual reporting requirements for department heads and committee chairs, and organizational responsibility chain.
Action
Expected: info_only
Establish Town Board regular meeting schedule (second Tuesday for regular business, fourth Wednesday for committee reports and regular meetings), monthly and annual reporting requirements for department heads and committee chairs, and organizational responsibility chain.
#18Town Board Liaisons to Town DepartmentsProposed motion
Approve Town Board liaisons to town departments including Assessor, Attorney, Bard College, Bookkeeper, Building Inspector, Animal Control, Fire Companies, Highway Department, Purchasing, Recycling, Red Hook CSD, Special Projects, Town Clerk, and Village liaisons.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve Town Board liaisons to town departments including Assessor, Attorney, Bard College, Bookkeeper, Building Inspector, Animal Control, Fire Companies, Highway Department, Purchasing, Recycling, Red Hook CSD, Special Projects, Town Clerk, and Village liaisons.
#19Board and Committee LiaisonsProposed motion
Approve Board and Committee liaisons to Agricultural & Open Space Advisory Board, Board of Assessment Review, Conservation Advisory Council, Design Review/Hamlet, 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 liaisons to Agricultural & Open Space Advisory Board, Board of Assessment Review, Conservation Advisory Council, Design Review/Hamlet, 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.
#20Disaster Preparedness Committee Chair AppointmentProposed motion
Appoint Vincent Coluccio as Chair of the Disaster Preparedness Committee.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Vincent Coluccio as Chair of the Disaster Preparedness Committee.
#21Shared Services Highway Working Group ReconstitutionProposed motion
Reconstitute the Intermunicipal Shared Services Task Force to the Shared Services Highway Working Group and change the Tivoli Planning representative to a Tivoli resident.
Action
Expected: vote
Reconstitute the Intermunicipal Shared Services Task Force to the Shared Services Highway Working Group and change the Tivoli Planning representative to a Tivoli resident.
#22Recreation Commission AppointmentsProposed motion
Approve appointments to the Recreation Commission including Chair, members with 2-year terms, Tivoli Liaison, Secretary, and student members.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve appointments to the Recreation Commission including Chair, members with 2-year terms, Tivoli Liaison, Secretary, and student members.
#23Water District #1 Water Board AppointmentsProposed motion
Approve appointments to the Water District #1 Water Board including Chair, Vice Chair, members, and Secretary PT.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve appointments to the Water District #1 Water Board including Chair, Vice Chair, members, and Secretary PT.
#24Attorney/Client Session
Enter into Attorney/Client session for the purpose of discussing contracts.
Action
Expected: discussion
Enter into Attorney/Client session for the purpose of discussing contracts.
#25Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.
What happened (18 motions)
passedvote: unanimous
Approve the Supervisor's report with budget adjustments for December 2013.
moved by Ross · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: unanimous
Designate Supervisor Crane as Delegate and Councilwoman Cagle as Alternate to the Association of Towns annual meeting.
moved by Ross · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: unanimous
Close the public hearing on proposed modification of water rates and charges for Water District No. 1.
moved by Colgan · seconded by O'Neill
Approve water rates and charges for Water District No. 1.
moved by Crane · seconded by Cagle
Approve the 2014 annual town reorganization including meeting dates, official papers, depositories, salaries, and other administrative procedures.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Cagle
passedvote: unanimous
Approve Town Board appointments for 2014 including Safety Officer, Tax Receiver, Building Inspector, and other positions.
moved by Ross · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: unanimous
Approve Supervisor's appointments including Deputy Supervisor, Budget Officer, and other positions.
moved by Crane · seconded by Cagle
passedvote: unanimous
Approve contracts and consultants including Town Physician, Attorney for Planning Board, Water District Operator, and other professional services.
moved by Crane · seconded by Cagle
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Allow residents and/or property owners of the Town to serve on committees provided it does not conflict with State law or Town code.
moved by Ross · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: unanimous
Approve Town Board liaisons to Town departments.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
passedvote: unanimous
Approve Board and Committee liaisons for 2014.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Ross
passedvote: unanimous
Appoint Vincent Coluccio as Chair of the Disaster Preparedness Committee.
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: unanimous
Reconstitute the Intermunicipal Shared Services Task Force to the Shared Services Highway Working Group and change the Tivoli Planning representative to a Tivoli resident.
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: unanimous
Make appointments to the Recreation Commission for 2014-2015.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Ross
passedvote: unanimous
Make appointments to the Water District #1 Water Board for 2014-2015.
moved by Ross · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: unanimous
Go into Attorney/Client session at 9:05 p.m. for the purpose of discussing contracts.
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: unanimous
Close Attorney/Client session at 10:30 p.m.
moved by Cagle · seconded by Colgan
passed
Adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m.
moved by Cagle · seconded by Colgan