workshop
23 agenda items · 8 motions · 7 substantive · 0 formal resolutions
Agenda (23 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
Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Public Hearing Notice — Disaster and Emergency Preparedness PlanPublic hearing notice
Public hearing on the Town's Disaster and Emergency Preparedness plan scheduled for February 12, 2008 at 7:15 p.m.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public hearing on the Town's Disaster and Emergency Preparedness plan scheduled for February 12, 2008 at 7:15 p.m.
#3Board of Assessment Review — Appointment of Carl DowdenProposed motion
Appoint Carl Dowden to the Board of Assessment Review for a term to expire September 30, 2012.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Carl Dowden to the Board of Assessment Review for a term to expire September 30, 2012.
#4Zoning Board of Appeals — Appointment of Celine TurchettiProposed motion
Appoint Celine Turchetti to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire December 31, 2013.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Celine Turchetti to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire December 31, 2013.
#5Zoning Review Committee — Expansion and AppointmentsProposed motion
Expand the Zoning Review Committee to ten members with two-year appointments, and appoint Marcy Appell as the fourth at-large community member.
Action
Expected: vote
Expand the Zoning Review Committee to ten members with two-year appointments, and appoint Marcy Appell as the fourth at-large community member.
#6Zoning Review Committee — Appointment of ChairProposed motion
Appoint Mike Carr as Chair of the Zoning Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2008.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Mike Carr as Chair of the Zoning Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2008.
#7Zoning Board of Appeals — Liaison AppointmentsProposed motion
Designate Councilman Rob Latimer and Councilman Jim Ross as liaisons to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Action
Expected: vote
Designate Councilman Rob Latimer and Councilman Jim Ross as liaisons to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
#8Economic Development Committee — Appointment TabledProposed motion
Table the appointment of a member to the Economic Development Committee pending consultation with EDC Chair Doug Moat regarding current committee composition.
Action
Expected: discussion
Table the appointment of a member to the Economic Development Committee pending consultation with EDC Chair Doug Moat regarding current committee composition.
#9Community Preservation Fund Advisory Council — Review of CandidatesInformational
Review resumes and letters of interest for positions on the Community Preservation Fund Advisory Council; matter to be placed on the agenda for the business meeting.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review resumes and letters of interest for positions on the Community Preservation Fund Advisory Council; matter to be placed on the agenda for the business meeting.
#10Tree Commission — Appointment of MembersProposed motion
Appoint Nancy Guski and Trilby Sieverding as members of the Red Hook Town Tree Preservation Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2009.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Nancy Guski and Trilby Sieverding as members of the Red Hook Town Tree Preservation Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2009.
#11Petition — West Kerley Corners Road Development Rights PreservationInformational
Consider a petition from 14 landowners on West Kerley Corners Road (867+ acres) requesting the Town to enter into discussions regarding the sale of development rights under the Town's open space preservation program; matter to be referred to the Agricultural & Open Space Committee and Farmland Protection Committee.
Action
Expected: discussion
Consider a petition from 14 landowners on West Kerley Corners Road (867+ acres) requesting the Town to enter into discussions regarding the sale of development rights under the Town's open space preservation program; matter to be referred to the Agricultural & Open Space Committee and Farmland Protection Committee.
#12Request for Letter to Senator Saland — Sewer Treatment Plant FundingProposed motion
Approve sending a letter to Senator Saland requesting funding for a sewer treatment plant in the village core.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve sending a letter to Senator Saland requesting funding for a sewer treatment plant in the village core.
#13Association of Towns — Delegate CredentialsInformational
Supervisor Crane to serve as delegate for the Town of Red Hook and obtain eligibility and credentials to vote at the Association of Towns business session.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor Crane to serve as delegate for the Town of Red Hook and obtain eligibility and credentials to vote at the Association of Towns business session.
#14Council Reports — Intermunicipal Task ForceInformational
Receive update on the Intermunicipal Task Force meeting regarding sewer infrastructure technology and alternatives to traditional sewer approaches within DEC criteria.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive update on the Intermunicipal Task Force meeting regarding sewer infrastructure technology and alternatives to traditional sewer approaches within DEC criteria.
#15Council Reports — Handicapped NeedsInformational
Receive report on provisions for hearing-impaired residents and equipment suitability; Councilman Latimer to meet with resident and report back to the Board.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report on provisions for hearing-impaired residents and equipment suitability; Councilman Latimer to meet with resident and report back to the Board.
#16Council Reports — Archiving of MeetingsInformational
Discuss partnership with PANDA for archiving of Board meetings and explore equipment options.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss partnership with PANDA for archiving of Board meetings and explore equipment options.
#17Council Reports — Bard College MeetingInformational
Receive report on the Second Annual Dick Griffiths Brunch at Bard College and discussions regarding community relationships and potential local government course.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report on the Second Annual Dick Griffiths Brunch at Bard College and discussions regarding community relationships and potential local government course.
#18Council Reports — Recycling CenterInformational
Receive update on temporary solution for Recycling Center operations pending long-term connector road plan and goods exchange opening.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive update on temporary solution for Recycling Center operations pending long-term connector road plan and goods exchange opening.
#19Correspondence — Time Warner Channel ChangesInformational
Receive notification of channel drops in the Hudson Valley Time Warner system and anticipated need for additional time allocation.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive notification of channel drops in the Hudson Valley Time Warner system and anticipated need for additional time allocation.
#20Correspondence — Municipal Climate Protection PartnershipInformational
Receive update from Sustainable Hudson Valley regarding Municipal Climate Protection Partnership goals, online communications platform, funding sources, and tools for sharing.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive update from Sustainable Hudson Valley regarding Municipal Climate Protection Partnership goals, online communications platform, funding sources, and tools for sharing.
#21Correspondence — State of the State AddressInformational
Receive document from Patterns for Progress containing Governor Elliot Spitzer's State of the State address and observations regarding implications for the Hudson Valley.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive document from Patterns for Progress containing Governor Elliot Spitzer's State of the State address and observations regarding implications for the Hudson Valley.
#22Privilege of the Floor
Open the floor for public comments.
Action
Expected: discussion
Open the floor for public comments.
#23Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn the meeting.
What happened (8 motions)
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Appoint Carl Dowden to the Board of Assessment Review for a term to expire September 30, 2012.
moved by Strawinski · seconded by Ross
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Appoint Celine Turchetti to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire December 31, 2013.
moved by Ross · seconded by Strawinski
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Make the Zoning Review Committee ten members with two-year appointments, adding a fourth at-large community member.
moved by Ross · seconded by Colgan
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Appoint Marcy Appell as at-large member number four of the Zoning Review Committee for a term to expire in 2009.
moved by Ross · seconded by Colgan
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Appoint Mike Carr as Chair of the Zoning Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2008.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Ross
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Appoint Nancy Guski and Trilby Sieverding as members of the Tree Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2009.
moved by Ross · seconded by Colgan
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Approve sending a letter to Senator Saland requesting funding for a sewer treatment plant in the village core.
moved by Ross · seconded by Strawinski
passedvote: unanimous
Adjourn the meeting at 9:02 p.m.
moved by Latimer · seconded by Ross