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Agenda (49 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.
Action
Expected: info_only
Opening pledge of allegiance.
#2Supervisor's Report
Present December 2010 financial report and budget adjustments across General A Fund, General B Fund, Highway DB Fund, and Water Works O&M SW Fund.
Action
Expected: vote
Present December 2010 financial report and budget adjustments across General A Fund, General B Fund, Highway DB Fund, and Water Works O&M SW Fund.
#3AnnouncementsInformational
Supervisor and Councilwoman announcements regarding zoning public hearing reconvening February 3, joint Village-Town meeting February 8 on highway shared services, new Town Assessor appointment, Conservation Easement proposal discussion, NYSERDA grant reallocation to Recycling Building photovoltaic panels, and Association of Towns resolutions.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor and Councilwoman announcements regarding zoning public hearing reconvening February 3, joint Village-Town meeting February 8 on highway shared services, new Town Assessor appointment, Conservation Easement proposal discussion, NYSERDA grant reallocation to Recycling Building photovoltaic panels, and Association of Towns resolutions.
#4Public Comment Period
Accept public comments on zoning amendments and St. Margaret's Committee continuation.
Action
Expected: discussion
Accept public comments on zoning amendments and St. Margaret's Committee continuation.
#5Noise OrdinanceInformational
Review noise control law, environmental assessment form, and third-party complaint procedure.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review noise control law, environmental assessment form, and third-party complaint procedure.
#6RESOLUTION 2011 #6 — Determining Significance and Authorizing Filing of Notice of Negative Declaration for Local Law No. 5 of 2010 (Proposed) Regarding Adoption of the Noise Control LawDraft resolution
Approve negative declaration for noise control law environmental assessment.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve negative declaration for noise control law environmental assessment.
attached: Resolution
#7RESOLUTION 2011 #7 — Authorizing Adoption by the Town Board of the Town of Red Hook of Local Law No. 1 of 2011 Regarding Noise Control LawDraft resolution
Adopt Local Law No. 1 of 2011 establishing noise control law.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt Local Law No. 1 of 2011 establishing noise control law.
attached: Resolution
#8RESOLUTION 2011 #8 — Applying for Funding for the Youth Development – Delinquency Prevention for the Summer Program Through the TownDraft resolution
Apply for youth development and delinquency prevention funding from Dutchess County Youth Bureau for summer program.
Action
Expected: vote
Apply for youth development and delinquency prevention funding from Dutchess County Youth Bureau for summer program.
attached: Resolution
#9RESOLUTION 2011 #9 — Applying for Funding for the Conflict Resolution, Peer Mentoring and Bias Awareness TrainingDraft resolution
Apply for conflict resolution, peer mentoring, and bias awareness training funding through Town recreation program in conjunction with Red Hook Central School District.
Action
Expected: vote
Apply for conflict resolution, peer mentoring, and bias awareness training funding through Town recreation program in conjunction with Red Hook Central School District.
attached: Resolution
#10RESOLUTION 2011 #10 — Raising the Threshold for Public Works Projects to $35,000Draft resolution
Raise the threshold for public bidding on public works projects from $20,000 to $35,000 to align with State statutory limits.
Action
Expected: vote
Raise the threshold for public bidding on public works projects from $20,000 to $35,000 to align with State statutory limits.
attached: Resolution
#11RESOLUTION 2011 #11 — Authorizing the Use of the Remaining NYSERDA Grant Number 18934 (Town Hall Photovoltaic Panel Allocation) to Be Used on the Recycling CenterDraft resolution
Authorize use of remaining NYSERDA grant funds for photovoltaic panels on the Recycling Center building.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize use of remaining NYSERDA grant funds for photovoltaic panels on the Recycling Center building.
#12Town of Red Hook Recycling Center Job Descriptions DiscussionInformational
Discuss proposed revisions to Recycling Center job descriptions to reflect actual duties; coordinate with County civil service requirements.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss proposed revisions to Recycling Center job descriptions to reflect actual duties; coordinate with County civil service requirements.
#13Reorganization — Agriculture & Open Space Committee
Appoint Norman Greig and Peter Hubbell as Co-Chairs for 2011; appoint Michael Robertson as member (term to expire December 31, 2012); appoint Marina Michahelles as member (term to expire December 31, 2011); reappoint Maryann Johnson and James Stagias (terms to expire December 31, 2012).
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Norman Greig and Peter Hubbell as Co-Chairs for 2011; appoint Michael Robertson as member (term to expire December 31, 2012); appoint Marina Michahelles as member (term to expire December 31, 2011); reappoint Maryann Johnson and James Stagias (terms to expire December 31, 2012).
#14Reorganization — Community Preservation Fund CommitteeInformational
Discuss status of Community Preservation Fund Committee pending final work from Ted Fink; leave vacancy open pending receipt of revised proposal and cost estimate.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss status of Community Preservation Fund Committee pending final work from Ted Fink; leave vacancy open pending receipt of revised proposal and cost estimate.
#15Reorganization — Conservation Advisory Council
Receive report from Conservation Advisory Council Chair.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report from Conservation Advisory Council Chair.
#16Reorganization — Design Review Committee
Reappoint Geoffrey Carter as Chair (term to expire December 31, 2011); reappoint Chris Gilbert and George Michael (terms to expire December 31, 2012); reappoint Tiffany Nogales (term to expire December 31, 2011).
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Geoffrey Carter as Chair (term to expire December 31, 2011); reappoint Chris Gilbert and George Michael (terms to expire December 31, 2012); reappoint Tiffany Nogales (term to expire December 31, 2011).
#17Reorganization — Disaster Preparedness Committee
Appoint Tim Muldoon and Dick Franklin as Co-Chairs (terms to expire December 31, 2011); appoint Vincent Coluccio, Theresa Burke, Perry Sheldon, Chuck Simmons, and Jim Truitt (terms to expire December 31, 2012).
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Tim Muldoon and Dick Franklin as Co-Chairs (terms to expire December 31, 2011); appoint Vincent Coluccio, Theresa Burke, Perry Sheldon, Chuck Simmons, and Jim Truitt (terms to expire December 31, 2012).
#18Reorganization — Economic Development CommitteeInformational
Defer appointments pending committee meeting scheduled for the following morning; Ben Shute offered to serve as interim Chair.
Action
Expected: discussion
Defer appointments pending committee meeting scheduled for the following morning; Ben Shute offered to serve as interim Chair.
#19Reorganization — Ethics Board
Reappoint Fred Cartier as Chair (term to expire December 31, 2011); reappoint Susan Goodman-Goldstein (term to expire December 31, 2015).
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Fred Cartier as Chair (term to expire December 31, 2011); reappoint Susan Goodman-Goldstein (term to expire December 31, 2015).
#20Reorganization — Farmland Protection Committee
Reappoint Maryann Johnson as Chair (term to expire December 31, 2011) and as member (term to expire December 31, 2012); appoint Hank VanParys as member (term to expire December 31, 2012).
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Maryann Johnson as Chair (term to expire December 31, 2011) and as member (term to expire December 31, 2012); appoint Hank VanParys as member (term to expire December 31, 2012).
#21Reorganization — Greenway and Trails Committee
Reappoint Howie Callies as Chair (term to expire December 31, 2011); reappoint Henry Christopher, John Kuhn, and Doug Strawinski (terms to expire December 31, 2012).
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Howie Callies as Chair (term to expire December 31, 2011); reappoint Henry Christopher, John Kuhn, and Doug Strawinski (terms to expire December 31, 2012).
#22Reorganization — IT Committee
Reappoint Steve Cole, Claire Horst, and Deb Marks (terms to expire December 31, 2012).
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Steve Cole, Claire Horst, and Deb Marks (terms to expire December 31, 2012).
#23Reorganization — Intermunicipal Shared Services Task ForceInformational
Receive report on Intermunicipal Shared Services Task Force; meeting scheduled for the following day.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report on Intermunicipal Shared Services Task Force; meeting scheduled for the following day.
#24Reorganization — Intermunicipal Task ForceInformational
Receive report on Intermunicipal Task Force ongoing work.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report on Intermunicipal Task Force ongoing work.
#25Reorganization — Planning Board
Reappoint Christine Kane as Chair (term to expire December 31, 2011); reappoint Sam Phelan (term to expire December 31, 2017).
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Christine Kane as Chair (term to expire December 31, 2011); reappoint Sam Phelan (term to expire December 31, 2017).
#26Reorganization — Recreation Commission
Reappoint Doug Strawinski as Chair (term to expire December 31, 2011) and as member (term to expire December 31, 2012); reappoint Barbara Fiore and Shannon Miller (terms to expire December 31, 2012).
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Doug Strawinski as Chair (term to expire December 31, 2011) and as member (term to expire December 31, 2012); reappoint Barbara Fiore and Shannon Miller (terms to expire December 31, 2012).
#27Reorganization — St. Margaret's Committee
Appoint Paul Fredricks as Chair (term to expire December 31, 2011) and as member (term to expire December 31, 2012); reappoint Linda Keeling and R. Michael Brown (terms to expire December 31, 2012).
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Paul Fredricks as Chair (term to expire December 31, 2011) and as member (term to expire December 31, 2012); reappoint Linda Keeling and R. Michael Brown (terms to expire December 31, 2012).
#28Reorganization — Tree Preservation Committee
Reappoint Nancy Guski as Chair (term to expire December 31, 2011); reappoint Karen Cadorette and Rosemarie Zengen (terms to expire December 31, 2012).
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Nancy Guski as Chair (term to expire December 31, 2011); reappoint Karen Cadorette and Rosemarie Zengen (terms to expire December 31, 2012).
#29Reorganization — Water District #1 Water Board
Reappoint Henry VanParys as Chair for 2011; reappoint Henry VanParys, Jerry Gilnak, Nick Annas, and Richard Franklin as members (terms to expire December 31, 2012).
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Henry VanParys as Chair for 2011; reappoint Henry VanParys, Jerry Gilnak, Nick Annas, and Richard Franklin as members (terms to expire December 31, 2012).
#30Committee Reports — Tree CommitteeInformational
Report on Tree City USA designation grant award and proposed projects not to exceed $16,000 with 50% Town match.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Tree City USA designation grant award and proposed projects not to exceed $16,000 with 50% Town match.
#31RESOLUTION 2011 #12 — In Support of Submission of Grant Application to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Urban and Community Forestry Grant ProgramDraft resolution
Approve submission of grant application to NYS DEC Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve submission of grant application to NYS DEC Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program.
attached: Resolution
#32Committee Reports — Water DepartmentInformational
Report on water service to Bard College and discussion of storage tank repair or replacement with possible rate increase.
Action
Expected: discussion
Report on water service to Bard College and discussion of storage tank repair or replacement with possible rate increase.
#33Committee Reports — Building DepartmentInformational
Report on code enforcement activity from December 29, 2010 to January 26, 2011 in Town of Red Hook and Village of Tivoli.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on code enforcement activity from December 29, 2010 to January 26, 2011 in Town of Red Hook and Village of Tivoli.
#34Committee Reports — Police DepartmentInformational
Report on police activity for December 2010 and total incidents for year 2010.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on police activity for December 2010 and total incidents for year 2010.
#35Committee Reports — Budget OfficerInformational
Report on distribution of adopted budget lines to department heads and committee chairs.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on distribution of adopted budget lines to department heads and committee chairs.
#36Committee Reports — Recreation CommissionInformational
Report on Pee Wee Wrestling program with 42 participants running through March.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Pee Wee Wrestling program with 42 participants running through March.
#37Committee Reports — Intermunicipal Task ForceInformational
Report on public hearing for proposed zoning amendments, analysis of citizen comments, recommendations regarding Agricultural Business District opt-in procedures, and sewer project strategy.
Action
Expected: discussion
Report on public hearing for proposed zoning amendments, analysis of citizen comments, recommendations regarding Agricultural Business District opt-in procedures, and sewer project strategy.
#38Committee Reports — PurchasingInformational
Report on purchasing activity November 17, 2010 to January 26, 2011, including PO issuance, Pitney Bowes mail station installation, energy consultant RFP, CPA RFP, and court room security work.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on purchasing activity November 17, 2010 to January 26, 2011, including PO issuance, Pitney Bowes mail station installation, energy consultant RFP, CPA RFP, and court room security work.
#39Committee Reports — Planning BoardInformational
Report on two January meetings discussing site plan modifications at New Beginnings Assembly of God and Stewarts Shop, and approval of Clearwire 4G broadband panel location on telecommunications tower.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on two January meetings discussing site plan modifications at New Beginnings Assembly of God and Stewarts Shop, and approval of Clearwire 4G broadband panel location on telecommunications tower.
#40Committee Reports — Attorney for the TownInformational
Report on pending PDR applications, Farmland Protection Committee review, Fire Company NYSERDA grant progress, and request for local law regarding professional insurance for judges.
Action
Expected: discussion
Report on pending PDR applications, Farmland Protection Committee review, Fire Company NYSERDA grant progress, and request for local law regarding professional insurance for judges.
#41Reorganization — Zoning Board of Appeals
Reappoint Nick Annas as Chair for 2011 and reappoint Tim Ross (term to expire December 31, 2017); discuss potential change to five-member board structure.
Action
Expected: discussion
Reappoint Nick Annas as Chair for 2011 and reappoint Tim Ross (term to expire December 31, 2017); discuss potential change to five-member board structure.
#42Reorganization — Senior Services Committee
Reappoint Andrew Kehr as Chair (term to expire December 31, 2011) and as member (term to expire December 31, 2012); reappoint Rose Rider, Kelly Mosher, Nick Lacourte, and Dick Franklin (terms to expire December 31, 2012).
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Andrew Kehr as Chair (term to expire December 31, 2011) and as member (term to expire December 31, 2012); reappoint Rose Rider, Kelly Mosher, Nick Lacourte, and Dick Franklin (terms to expire December 31, 2012).
#43Reorganization — Zoning Review CommitteeInformational
Defer appointments pending survey of members; Susan Simon wishes to remain as Chair.
Action
Expected: discussion
Defer appointments pending survey of members; Susan Simon wishes to remain as Chair.
#44Committee Reports — CACInformational
Report on CAC activities including energy consultant interview assistance, DEC Environmental Summer Camp scholarship selections, compact fluorescent bulb swap at Red Hook Commons and homes, and vernal pool survey work.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on CAC activities including energy consultant interview assistance, DEC Environmental Summer Camp scholarship selections, compact fluorescent bulb swap at Red Hook Commons and homes, and vernal pool survey work.
#45Committee Reports — Recycling CenterInformational
Report on newspaper and magazine collection procedures, discussion of potential out-of-town and business premium fees, and note that staff pickup of waste and recycling at Town Hall is not burdensome.
Action
Expected: discussion
Report on newspaper and magazine collection procedures, discussion of potential out-of-town and business premium fees, and note that staff pickup of waste and recycling at Town Hall is not burdensome.
#46Correspondence
Review correspondence set aside in Board room.
Action
Expected: info_only
Review correspondence set aside in Board room.
#47Public Comment Period
Accept public comments.
Action
Expected: discussion
Accept public comments.
#48Attorney/Client Session
Enter into attorney/client privileged session with ZBA Chair Nick Annas.
Action
Expected: info_only
Enter into attorney/client privileged session with ZBA Chair Nick Annas.
#49Adjournment
Adjourn the Town Board meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the Town Board meeting.