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Agenda (35 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 ceremony with Pledge of Allegiance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Opening ceremony with Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Supervisor's Report
Supervisor's monthly financial report including opening balance, receipts, disbursements, and fund balance; budget adjustments to 2009 budget in General A Fund, General B Fund, and Highway DB Fund; mortgage tax and sales tax report; expenditure and revenue report for December; projected debt schedule for Highway equipment replacement; and Highway vehicle inventory report.
Action
Expected: vote
Supervisor's monthly financial report including opening balance, receipts, disbursements, and fund balance; budget adjustments to 2009 budget in General A Fund, General B Fund, and Highway DB Fund; mortgage tax and sales tax report; expenditure and revenue report for December; projected debt schedule for Highway equipment replacement; and Highway vehicle inventory report.
#3Town Clerk's Report
Town Clerk's report for January 1–31, 2010 detailing local shares remitted to Supervisor, county and state payments, and announcement that 2010 Recycle Center permits are now available at $15 for one and $18 for two.
Action
Expected: info_only
Town Clerk's report for January 1–31, 2010 detailing local shares remitted to Supervisor, county and state payments, and announcement that 2010 Recycle Center permits are now available at $15 for one and $18 for two.
#4Public Comment Period — NYSERDA RFP10 Grant ApplicationInformational
Community Advisory Committee presentation on NYSERDA RFP10 grant application (due February 17) for energy conservation projects including St. Margaret's, Rec. Park lighting, Fire Company renewable energy, and materials conservation projects; discussion of grant scope, Fire Company matching funds, and administrative burden on Town Hall.
Action
Expected: discussion
Community Advisory Committee presentation on NYSERDA RFP10 grant application (due February 17) for energy conservation projects including St. Margaret's, Rec. Park lighting, Fire Company renewable energy, and materials conservation projects; discussion of grant scope, Fire Company matching funds, and administrative burden on Town Hall.
attached: NYSERDA RFP10 grant application, CAC recommendations
#5Announcements
Supervisor announcements: energy savings at Town Hall ($337 for 2009), correction on St. Margaret's grant amount ($90,000), article in Conservationist Magazine, seminar on energy options at SUNY New Paltz (February 27), and staff meeting on new health insurance program. Councilwoman Strawinski announcements: Planning Board meeting cancellation (February 15), Chamber breakfast (February 17), Historic Village Diner ribbon cutting (February 18), winter farm market (February 13), food drive (next Tuesday), and community fundraiser 'Heartscrabble' (February 27).
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor announcements: energy savings at Town Hall ($337 for 2009), correction on St. Margaret's grant amount ($90,000), article in Conservationist Magazine, seminar on energy options at SUNY New Paltz (February 27), and staff meeting on new health insurance program. Councilwoman Strawinski announcements: Planning Board meeting cancellation (February 15), Chamber breakfast (February 17), Historic Village Diner ribbon cutting (February 18), winter farm market (February 13), food drive (next Tuesday), and community fundraiser 'Heartscrabble' (February 27).
#6Highway Department — Vehicle Inventory Report and Dump Truck AcquisitionDraft resolution
Authorize acquisition of a ten-wheeler dump truck with stainless steel body, automatic transmission, plow and sander for Highway Department purposes and issuance of serial bonds not to exceed $225,000 pursuant to Local Finance Law; delegate certain powers to Town Supervisor.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize acquisition of a ten-wheeler dump truck with stainless steel body, automatic transmission, plow and sander for Highway Department purposes and issuance of serial bonds not to exceed $225,000 pursuant to Local Finance Law; delegate certain powers to Town Supervisor.
attached: Resolution
#7Highway Superintendent Authorization to Proceed with Truck PurchaseProposed motion
Authorize the Highway Superintendent to proceed with the purchase of the dump truck.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the Highway Superintendent to proceed with the purchase of the dump truck.
#8DCSMA Meeting — County-Wide Shared Services Local Government Efficiency Grant ResolutionDraft resolution
Support a joint application with other municipalities to the New York State Department of State's 2009–2010 Local Government Efficiency Grant Program for a General Efficiency Planning Grant to study regional collaboration and shared services with intent to achieve cost savings and economies of scale; Town cost approximately $100 for grant amount of $30,000 with Town of LaGrange as lead applicant.
Action
Expected: vote
Support a joint application with other municipalities to the New York State Department of State's 2009–2010 Local Government Efficiency Grant Program for a General Efficiency Planning Grant to study regional collaboration and shared services with intent to achieve cost savings and economies of scale; Town cost approximately $100 for grant amount of $30,000 with Town of LaGrange as lead applicant.
attached: Correspondence from Supervisor John Wagner, Town of LaGrange
#9CAC Approval to Continue Pursuit of Four Grant ApplicationsProposed motion
Approve the Community Advisory Committee to continue their pursuit of applications for the four grants (St. Margaret's, Rec. Park lighting, Fire Company renewable energy, and materials conservation).
Action
Expected: vote
Approve the Community Advisory Committee to continue their pursuit of applications for the four grants (St. Margaret's, Rec. Park lighting, Fire Company renewable energy, and materials conservation).
#10NYSERDA Grant Application RFP 10 — Renewable Energy Improvement Project for Red Hook Fire CompanyDraft resolution
Support the NYSERDA Grant Application RFP 10 for renewable energy improvement project for the Red Hook Fire Company, subject to technical changes required to meet grant application standards.
Action
Expected: vote
Support the NYSERDA Grant Application RFP 10 for renewable energy improvement project for the Red Hook Fire Company, subject to technical changes required to meet grant application standards.
attached: Resolution
#11Highway Superintendent VacancyInformational
Inform the public that the Town Board is moving ahead with consideration of a Highway Superintendent.
Action
Expected: info_only
Inform the public that the Town Board is moving ahead with consideration of a Highway Superintendent.
#12Reorganization 2010 — NYMIR Board ReappointmentProposed motion
Reappoint Jack Gilfeather to represent the Town of Red Hook on the NYMIR Board.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Jack Gilfeather to represent the Town of Red Hook on the NYMIR Board.
#13Reorganization 2010 — Agriculture & Open Space Committee ReappointmentsProposed motion
Reappoint Rich Biezynski, Ken Migliorelli, and Larry Thetford to the Agriculture & Open Space Committee for terms to expire December 31, 2011; reappoint MaryAnn Johnson and Larry Thetford as Co-Chairs for terms to expire December 31, 2010.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Rich Biezynski, Ken Migliorelli, and Larry Thetford to the Agriculture & Open Space Committee for terms to expire December 31, 2011; reappoint MaryAnn Johnson and Larry Thetford as Co-Chairs for terms to expire December 31, 2010.
#14Reorganization 2010 — Community Preservation Fund CommitteeInformational
Discuss Community Preservation Fund Committee membership and status; note resignation of farm representative Miriam Latzer; discuss need for committee minutes; review status of farm analysis, historic places, and natural resources work.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss Community Preservation Fund Committee membership and status; note resignation of farm representative Miriam Latzer; discuss need for committee minutes; review status of farm analysis, historic places, and natural resources work.
#15Reorganization 2010 — Design Review CommitteeInformational
Note that no letters of interest have been received for the one vacancy on the Design Review Committee.
Action
Expected: info_only
Note that no letters of interest have been received for the one vacancy on the Design Review Committee.
#16Reorganization 2010 — Community Advisory Committee AppointmentProposed motion
Appoint Molly Williams to the Community Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2011.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Molly Williams to the Community Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2011.
#17Reorganization 2010 — Disaster PreparednessInformational
Inform the Board that Tim Muldoon is moving ahead with Linda Stoddard to update the disaster preparedness plan.
Action
Expected: info_only
Inform the Board that Tim Muldoon is moving ahead with Linda Stoddard to update the disaster preparedness plan.
#18Reorganization 2010 — Economic Development Committee Membership ReductionProposed motion
Reduce the Economic Development Committee membership from eleven members to nine members as per the recommendation of the EDC Task Force.
Action
Expected: vote
Reduce the Economic Development Committee membership from eleven members to nine members as per the recommendation of the EDC Task Force.
#19Reorganization 2010 — Economic Development Committee Chair AppointmentProposed motion
Appoint Michelle Martin as Chair of the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2010.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Michelle Martin as Chair of the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2010.
#20Reorganization 2010 — Farmland Protection Committee ReappointmentsProposed motion
Reappoint Rich Biezynski, Ken Migliorelli, and Frank Knobloch to the Farmland Protection Committee for terms to expire December 31, 2011.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Rich Biezynski, Ken Migliorelli, and Frank Knobloch to the Farmland Protection Committee for terms to expire December 31, 2011.
#21Reorganization 2010 — Greenway & Trails Committee AppointmentsProposed motion
Appoint Bruce Cuttler and Vicki Perry to the Greenway & Trails Committee for terms to expire December 31, 2011.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Bruce Cuttler and Vicki Perry to the Greenway & Trails Committee for terms to expire December 31, 2011.
#22Reorganization 2010 — Intermunicipal Shared Services Task ForceInformational
Report that the Intermunicipal Shared Services Task Force is in place.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report that the Intermunicipal Shared Services Task Force is in place.
#23Reorganization 2010 — Intermunicipal Task ForceInformational
Report on Intermunicipal Task Force status: still trying to get Tivoli involved, need a member from the ZBA, Centers & Greenspace work is done, work in progress to fine-tune different parts of the community.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Intermunicipal Task Force status: still trying to get Tivoli involved, need a member from the ZBA, Centers & Greenspace work is done, work in progress to fine-tune different parts of the community.
#24Reorganization 2010 — Planning Board Chair ReappointmentProposed motion
Reappoint Christine Kane as Chair of the Planning Board for a term to expire December 31, 2010.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Christine Kane as Chair of the Planning Board for a term to expire December 31, 2010.
#25Reorganization 2010 — Planning Board Member ReappointmentProposed motion
Reappoint Charles Laing to the Planning Board for a seven-year term to expire December 31, 2016.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Charles Laing to the Planning Board for a seven-year term to expire December 31, 2016.
#26Reorganization 2010 — St. Margaret's CommitteeInformational
Discuss St. Margaret's Committee membership; note that there are three vacancies.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss St. Margaret's Committee membership; note that there are three vacancies.
#27Reorganization 2010 — Senior Services Committee Chair ReappointmentProposed motion
Reappoint Andrew Kehr as Chair of the Senior Services Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2010.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Andrew Kehr as Chair of the Senior Services Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2010.
#28Reorganization 2010 — Tree Preservation CommissionInformational
Report that the Tree Preservation Commission is up to date.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report that the Tree Preservation Commission is up to date.
#29Reorganization 2010 — Water District #1 Water BoardInformational
Report that the Water District #1 Water Board is up to date.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report that the Water District #1 Water Board is up to date.
#30Reorganization 2010 — Zoning Board of Appeals AppointmentsProposed motion
Appoint Christopher Carney to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a seven-year term to expire December 31, 2016.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Christopher Carney to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a seven-year term to expire December 31, 2016.
attached: Resume of Christopher Carney
#31Reorganization 2010 — Zoning Review Committee ReappointmentsProposed motion
Reappoint Susan Simon as Chair of the Zoning Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2010, and reappoint Marcy Appell as at-large community member for a term to expire December 31, 2011.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Susan Simon as Chair of the Zoning Review Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2010, and reappoint Marcy Appell as at-large community member for a term to expire December 31, 2011.
#32Correspondence
Receive and acknowledge correspondence: memo from Victoria Polidaro regarding Environmental Protection Overlay District (issues of Historic and Scenic areas on February 24 agenda); letter from Thomas Egan regarding Red Hook Public Library (Board to review); note from Jennifer Rowland requesting stop sign (forwarded to Highway Department).
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive and acknowledge correspondence: memo from Victoria Polidaro regarding Environmental Protection Overlay District (issues of Historic and Scenic areas on February 24 agenda); letter from Thomas Egan regarding Red Hook Public Library (Board to review); note from Jennifer Rowland requesting stop sign (forwarded to Highway Department).
attached: Memo from Victoria Polidaro, Letter from Thomas Egan, Note from Jennifer Rowland
#33Public Comment Period
Public comment on Board proceedings and library matters.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment on Board proceedings and library matters.
#34Executive Session
Go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the hiring of a particular person.
Action
Expected: discussion
Go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the hiring of a particular person.
#35Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.