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22 agenda items · 15 motions · 12 substantive · 11 formal resolutions
Agenda (22 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
Supervisor's report (previously read at January 8, 2008 meeting).
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor's report (previously read at January 8, 2008 meeting).
#3Town Clerk's Report
Accept Town Clerk's reports for December 1–31, 2007 and Fiscal Report for 2007.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept Town Clerk's reports for December 1–31, 2007 and Fiscal Report for 2007.
#4Final Report from Justice Courts 2007
Accept Final Justice Court Report of 2007.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept Final Justice Court Report of 2007.
#5Meeting SchedulesInformational
Announce schedule for Town Board meetings: first Tuesday for department reports and committees, second Tuesday for business meeting, fourth Wednesday for cleanup meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announce schedule for Town Board meetings: first Tuesday for department reports and committees, second Tuesday for business meeting, fourth Wednesday for cleanup meeting.
#6Local Law Amending Chapter 60, "Disaster and Emergency Preparedness" of the Red Hook Town CodePublic hearing notice
Establish February 12, 2008 at 7:15 p.m. for a Public Hearing on proposed Local Law #4 of 2008, amending Chapter 60 to clarify that law enforcement departments can designate representatives to coordinate emergency activities.
Action
Expected: vote
Establish February 12, 2008 at 7:15 p.m. for a Public Hearing on proposed Local Law #4 of 2008, amending Chapter 60 to clarify that law enforcement departments can designate representatives to coordinate emergency activities.
attached: Resolution
#7Local Law Adopting a New Chapter 128 Entitled "Trees" of the Town Code of the Town of Red HookDraft resolution
Authorize filing of Negative Declaration and adopt Local Law No. 1 of 2008 establishing a tree preservation commission to develop a community forestry plan.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize filing of Negative Declaration and adopt Local Law No. 1 of 2008 establishing a tree preservation commission to develop a community forestry plan.
attached: Resolution
#8Local Law Adopting a New Chapter 128 Entitled "Trees" of the Town Code of the Town of Red Hook (continued)Draft resolution
Authorize adoption of Local Law No. 1 of 2008 adopting a new Chapter 128 entitled "Trees" to establish a tree preservation commission and develop a community forestry plan.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize adoption of Local Law No. 1 of 2008 adopting a new Chapter 128 entitled "Trees" to establish a tree preservation commission and develop a community forestry plan.
attached: Resolution
#9Local Law Creating a New Chapter 70 Entitled "Escrow Deposit for Development Review Costs and Internet Posting of SEQRA Documents" and Amending Chapters 120 and 143 of the Town of Red Hook CodeDraft resolution
Authorize adoption of Local Law No. 2 of 2008 creating Chapter 70 to regularize escrow provisions for development review costs and require internet posting of SEQRA documents.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize adoption of Local Law No. 2 of 2008 creating Chapter 70 to regularize escrow provisions for development review costs and require internet posting of SEQRA documents.
attached: Resolution
#10Local Law Amending Chapter 131 of the Code of the Town of Red Hook Entitled Vehicles and TrafficDraft resolution
Authorize adoption of Local Law No. 3 of 2008 amending Chapter 131 to establish parking prohibitions at Recreation Park (11 p.m.–5 a.m.) and on Rockefeller Lane (6–9 a.m. and 2–5 p.m. on weekdays).
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize adoption of Local Law No. 3 of 2008 amending Chapter 131 to establish parking prohibitions at Recreation Park (11 p.m.–5 a.m.) and on Rockefeller Lane (6–9 a.m. and 2–5 p.m. on weekdays).
attached: Resolution
#11Reorganization
Conduct Town Board reorganization for 2008.
Action
Expected: discussion
Conduct Town Board reorganization for 2008.
#12Appointments for 2008Draft resolution
Appoint official town depository, newspapers, safety officer, highway superintendent, disaster preparedness coordinator, emergency interim successors, receiver of taxes, registrar of vital statistics, town clerk, water rents collector, issuing agent for handicapped parking permits, building inspector, ZEO/deputy building inspector, director of purchasing, dog control officer, PANDA representative, buildings & grounds supervisor, justice court clerks, and town engineer.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint official town depository, newspapers, safety officer, highway superintendent, disaster preparedness coordinator, emergency interim successors, receiver of taxes, registrar of vital statistics, town clerk, water rents collector, issuing agent for handicapped parking permits, building inspector, ZEO/deputy building inspector, director of purchasing, dog control officer, PANDA representative, buildings & grounds supervisor, justice court clerks, and town engineer.
#13Mileage Reimbursement RateDraft resolution
Establish mileage reimbursement rate of $0.50 for town officials and employees who incur official mileage when obligated to drive their own vehicles on town business or when a town vehicle is not available.
Action
Expected: vote
Establish mileage reimbursement rate of $0.50 for town officials and employees who incur official mileage when obligated to drive their own vehicles on town business or when a town vehicle is not available.
#14Blanket Fidelity BondDraft resolution
Authorize execution of blanket fidelity bond in lieu of individual undertaking pursuant to Section 11(2) of the Public Officers Law, covering all employees who collect money.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize execution of blanket fidelity bond in lieu of individual undertaking pursuant to Section 11(2) of the Public Officers Law, covering all employees who collect money.
#15Supervisor Bank Check AuthorizationDraft 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.
#16Deputy Supervisor Bank Check AuthorizationDraft resolution
Authorize Deputy Supervisor James Ross to sign bank checks in the absence of the Supervisor.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize Deputy Supervisor James Ross to sign bank checks in the absence of the Supervisor.
#17Councilmembers Bank Check AuthorizationDraft resolution
Authorize Councilman Robert Latimer, Councilwoman Micki Strawinski, and Councilman Harry Colgan to sign bank checks when necessary in the absence of the Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize Councilman Robert Latimer, Councilwoman Micki Strawinski, and Councilman Harry Colgan to sign bank checks when necessary in the absence of the Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor.
#18Town Board Organizational Responsibility and Chain of Command
Establish chain of command for Town Board and town departments; note that committee members are expected to attend two-thirds or more of scheduled meetings.
Action
Expected: info_only
Establish chain of command for Town Board and town departments; note that committee members are expected to attend two-thirds or more of scheduled meetings.
#19Board and Committee Liaisons
Discuss and assign board and committee liaisons; table Ag & Open Space Committee discussion to next meeting pending written comments.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss and assign board and committee liaisons; table Ag & Open Space Committee discussion to next meeting pending written comments.
#20Privilege of the Floor
Public comment period.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public comment period.
#21Dog Warden Vehicle PurchaseProposed motion
Authorize Highway Superintendent Wayne Hildenbrand to purchase a 2005 Chevy cargo van for the Dog Warden at $9,995.00.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize Highway Superintendent Wayne Hildenbrand to purchase a 2005 Chevy cargo van for the Dog Warden at $9,995.00.
#22Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn the meeting.
What happened (15 motions)
passedvote: unanimous
Accept the Town Clerk's reports for December 1–December 31, 2007 and the fiscal report for 2007.
moved by Ross · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: unanimous
Accept the Final Justice Court Report of 2007 from Justices Roland Page and Kelly Flood-Myers.
moved by Strawinski · seconded by Ross
Establish February 12, 2008 at 7:15 p.m. for a Public Hearing on proposed Local Law #4 of 2008, amending Chapter 60 'Disaster and Emergency Preparedness' of the Red Hook Town Code.
moved by Strawinski · seconded by Ross
Authorize the filing of a Negative Declaration under SEQRA for the Trees Local Law.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Ross
Authorize adoption of Local Law No. 1 of 2008 adopting a new Chapter 128 entitled 'Trees' of the Town Code of the Town of Red Hook.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Ross
Authorize adoption of Local Law No. 2 of 2008 creating a new Chapter 70 entitled 'Escrow Deposit for Development Review Costs and Internet Posting of SEQRA Documents' and amending Chapters 120 and 143 of the Town Code.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Strawinski
Authorize adoption of Local Law No. 3 of 2008 amending Chapter 131 of the Town Code entitled 'Vehicles and Traffic'.
moved by Ross · seconded by Strawinski
Appoint officials, offices, firms, and positions for 2008 including depository banks, official newspapers, department heads, and support staff.
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan
Establish a mileage reimbursement rate of $0.50 for town officials and employees who incur official mileage when driving their own vehicles on town business or when a town vehicle is not available.
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan
Authorize execution of a blanket fidelity bond in lieu of individual undertaking pursuant to Section 11(2) of the Public Officers Law for all employees who collect money.
moved by Ross · seconded by Strawinski
Authorize Supervisor Sue Crane to sign bank checks for all town business.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Strawinski
Authorize Deputy Supervisor James Ross to sign bank checks in the absence of the Supervisor.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Crane
Authorize Councilman Robert Latimer, Councilwoman Micki Strawinski, and Councilman Harry Colgan to sign bank checks when necessary in the absence of the Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize Supervisor Crane to discuss with Highway Superintendent Hildenbrand and, upon discussion, direct him to purchase a 2005 Chevy cargo van for the Dog Warden for $9,995.00.
moved by Ross · seconded by Latimer
passedvote: unanimous
Adjourn the meeting at 9:35 p.m.
moved by Crane · seconded by Latimer