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Agenda (27 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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Expected: info_only
Opening pledge of allegiance.
#2Public Comment Period
Public comment period opened for community input.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment period opened for community input.
#3Agreement to Expend Highway FundsProposed motion
Approve agreement from Highway Superintendent regarding funds to be used on Town roads.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve agreement from Highway Superintendent regarding funds to be used on Town roads.
#4Resolution to Approve Town Employee Health Care Plan 2014Draft resolution
Approve the proposal from Marshall & Sterling Insurance for employee health care insurance for 2014.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve the proposal from Marshall & Sterling Insurance for employee health care insurance for 2014.
attached: Copy attached
#5Board Reports – Planning
Report on open public hearing for Preserve at Lakeskill application, major subdivision plan review for Anderson Commons, and Bard College pre-application for green infrastructure project at Olin parking lot.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on open public hearing for Preserve at Lakeskill application, major subdivision plan review for Anderson Commons, and Bard College pre-application for green infrastructure project at Olin parking lot.
#6Department Reports – Animal Control
Present 2013 annual report from Animal Control.
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Present 2013 annual report from Animal Control.
#7Department Reports – AssessorProposed motion
Appoint Jay Greenblatt to the Board of Assessment Review effective immediately.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Jay Greenblatt to the Board of Assessment Review effective immediately.
#8Department Reports – Building Inspector
Report on building inspection activity for period 12/23/13 – 1/22/14: 33 inspection reports, 14 permits, 33 inspections, 10 certificates issued, 4 complaints, $1,525.00 fees collected.
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Expected: info_only
Report on building inspection activity for period 12/23/13 – 1/22/14: 33 inspection reports, 14 permits, 33 inspections, 10 certificates issued, 4 complaints, $1,525.00 fees collected.
#9Department Reports – Grant
Report that CDBG grant for sidewalks on east side of Route 9 was not successful.
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Report that CDBG grant for sidewalks on east side of Route 9 was not successful.
#10Department Reports – Police
Report Village of Red Hook police activity for December: 68 total incidents, 7 arrests, 23 total tickets issued.
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Report Village of Red Hook police activity for December: 68 total incidents, 7 arrests, 23 total tickets issued.
#11Department Reports – Purchasing
Report on purchasing activity for period 12/10/13 – 1/21/14: 41 purchase orders issued; RFP for Highway Shared Services Consultant issued with interviews scheduled for January 29; review of Town Hall heating systems underway.
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Report on purchasing activity for period 12/10/13 – 1/21/14: 41 purchase orders issued; RFP for Highway Shared Services Consultant issued with interviews scheduled for January 29; review of Town Hall heating systems underway.
#12Department Reports – Water Department
Report on water operations and 2014 plans: less water pumped in December, wells at higher than normal levels; planned projects include replacing old main piping, valves, clearing around pump house and tank, clearing easement, repairing tank fencing, clearing meter pits, and water meter replacement.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on water operations and 2014 plans: less water pumped in December, wells at higher than normal levels; planned projects include replacing old main piping, valves, clearing around pump house and tank, clearing easement, repairing tank fencing, clearing meter pits, and water meter replacement.
#13Committee Reports – CAC
Report on Consolidated Funding application approved by NYSERDA ($2,500 expected), electronic waste collection (32 pallets collected and recycled), and discussion of possible compost collection program with Rhinebeck CAB and Red Hook EDC.
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Expected: info_only
Report on Consolidated Funding application approved by NYSERDA ($2,500 expected), electronic waste collection (32 pallets collected and recycled), and discussion of possible compost collection program with Rhinebeck CAB and Red Hook EDC.
#14Committee Reports – Design Review/Hamlet Committee
Report that Geoff Carter is interested in filling a vacancy on the committee.
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Report that Geoff Carter is interested in filling a vacancy on the committee.
#15Committee Reports – Disaster Preparedness Committee
Report that Chair Vincent Coluccio is ready to proceed; Supervisor Crane and Chair Coluccio will meet to develop plans.
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Expected: info_only
Report that Chair Vincent Coluccio is ready to proceed; Supervisor Crane and Chair Coluccio will meet to develop plans.
#16Committee Reports – EDC
Report on CAC presentation regarding recycling organic waste and EDC's plans to move forward with economic initiatives.
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Expected: info_only
Report on CAC presentation regarding recycling organic waste and EDC's plans to move forward with economic initiatives.
#17Committee Reports – ITF
Report on review of proposed Historic Preservation Zoning, work on new draft of Traditional Neighborhood District street standards, and Tim Lynch standing down due to conflict of interest.
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Report on review of proposed Historic Preservation Zoning, work on new draft of Traditional Neighborhood District street standards, and Tim Lynch standing down due to conflict of interest.
#18Dutchess County Community Action Agency Presentation – Liz Spira, Executive DirectorInformational
Presentation by Liz Spira on programs provided by DC Community Action Agency; 86 Red Hook households access services at local branch with 50% increase in services.
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Expected: info_only
Presentation by Liz Spira on programs provided by DC Community Action Agency; 86 Red Hook households access services at local branch with 50% increase in services.
#19Forestry Management Plan – Nancy GuskiInformational
Presentation of finished Forestry Management Plan by Tree Committee Chair Nancy Guski; tree inventory of street and park trees completed (excluding Village of Red Hook and Village of Tivoli); goal to raise awareness about trees.
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Presentation of finished Forestry Management Plan by Tree Committee Chair Nancy Guski; tree inventory of street and park trees completed (excluding Village of Red Hook and Village of Tivoli); goal to raise awareness about trees.
#20Committee Reports – Recreation Commission
Report on plans for maintenance, staffing, and programs; gathering ideas for Summer Recreation program.
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Expected: info_only
Report on plans for maintenance, staffing, and programs; gathering ideas for Summer Recreation program.
#21Committee Reports – St. Margaret's Committee
Report on upcoming Observer story, telephone survey for public input, participation in Arbor Day and Hardscrabble events, and potential paranormal study by Poughkeepsie Institute of Paranormal Studies (to be brought to Board for approval).
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on upcoming Observer story, telephone survey for public input, participation in Arbor Day and Hardscrabble events, and potential paranormal study by Poughkeepsie Institute of Paranormal Studies (to be brought to Board for approval).
#22Committee Reports – Senior Services Committee
Report on changed meeting dates (first Wednesday of month at 9:15 a.m.), discussion of Aging in Place Program, and planned food drive.
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Expected: info_only
Report on changed meeting dates (first Wednesday of month at 9:15 a.m.), discussion of Aging in Place Program, and planned food drive.
#23Committee Reports – Sister Cities Working Group
Report on monthly meetings (third Tuesday), pursuing relationships and communications with towns in Palestine and Israel through library and RHCSD Global Studies classes, with Bard College student engagement.
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Expected: info_only
Report on monthly meetings (third Tuesday), pursuing relationships and communications with towns in Palestine and Israel through library and RHCSD Global Studies classes, with Bard College student engagement.
#24Committee Reports – Trails Committee
Report on Aspinwall access trail supplies purchased and request to proceed (Army Corps of Engineers approval obtained); Supervisor Crane to verify SEQRA compliance before work begins. Report on enhancement of trail from Tivoli Bays to Fischer Center at Bard College with Rich Schiafo leading project.
Action
Expected: discussion
Report on Aspinwall access trail supplies purchased and request to proceed (Army Corps of Engineers approval obtained); Supervisor Crane to verify SEQRA compliance before work begins. Report on enhancement of trail from Tivoli Bays to Fischer Center at Bard College with Rich Schiafo leading project.
#25Electronic Waste Recycling DayInformational
Recognition of participation in E-Waste recycling day; 32 pallets filled (exceeding original estimate of 16); thanks to Highway Superintendent Burke, Bard College students, Ed Blundell, and Laurie Husted.
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Expected: info_only
Recognition of participation in E-Waste recycling day; 32 pallets filled (exceeding original estimate of 16); thanks to Highway Superintendent Burke, Bard College students, Ed Blundell, and Laurie Husted.
#26Public Comment Period
Public comment period opened for community input.
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Public comment period opened for community input.
#27Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn the meeting.