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Agenda (40 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.
#2Supervisor's Report
Accept the Supervisor's monthly financial statement dated January 31, 2009.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the Supervisor's monthly financial statement dated January 31, 2009.
#3Budget Adjustments for Year EndProposed motion
Accept end-of-year budget adjustments for General A Fund, General B Fund, Highway DB Fund, and Other Funds as presented by Business Manager Deb Marks and Budget Officer Rose Rider.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept end-of-year budget adjustments for General A Fund, General B Fund, Highway DB Fund, and Other Funds as presented by Business Manager Deb Marks and Budget Officer Rose Rider.
#4Town Clerk's Report
Accept the Town Clerk's monthly report of local, county, and state revenues remitted.
Action
Expected: info_only
Accept the Town Clerk's monthly report of local, county, and state revenues remitted.
#5Public Comment
Receive public comments from residents on matters of concern.
Action
Expected: discussion
Receive public comments from residents on matters of concern.
#6AnnouncementsInformational
Announce debris dumping in wetlands near Apple Ring Road, donations of generator and surveying services for recreation park.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announce debris dumping in wetlands near Apple Ring Road, donations of generator and surveying services for recreation park.
#7Opening of Bids for Recreation Park DesignProposed motion
Accept bids for design of new recreation park on west side of Linden Avenue and refer to Recreation Director and Purchasing Agent for review and recommendation.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept bids for design of new recreation park on west side of Linden Avenue and refer to Recreation Director and Purchasing Agent for review and recommendation.
#8Zoning and Planning Document Scoping SessionInformational
Announce scoping session for draft of Zoning and Planning document known as Centers and Greenspaces scheduled for March 10 at 7:45 p.m.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announce scoping session for draft of Zoning and Planning document known as Centers and Greenspaces scheduled for March 10 at 7:45 p.m.
#9Public Hearing on Energy Star ProgramPublic hearing notice
Notice of public hearing on Energy Star Program scheduled for March 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Action
Expected: info_only
Notice of public hearing on Energy Star Program scheduled for March 10 at 7:30 p.m.
#10Resolution 2009 #10: Authorizing Commencement of Litigation Against Gordon Saulpaugh for Zoning and Other ViolationsDraft resolution
Authorize commencement of litigation against Gordon Saulpaugh for longstanding zoning violations.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize commencement of litigation against Gordon Saulpaugh for longstanding zoning violations.
attached: Resolution
#11Resolution 2009 #11: Authorizing Commencement of Litigation Against Ralph Choinsky for Zoning and Other ViolationsDraft resolution
Authorize commencement of litigation against Ralph Choinsky for zoning and other violations.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize commencement of litigation against Ralph Choinsky for zoning and other violations.
attached: Resolution
#12Resolution 2009 #12: Consenting to the Provision of Sewer Service by the Dutchess County Water and Wastewater AuthorityDraft resolution
Consent to provision of sewer service by Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority to individual consumers within a specified area of the Town.
Action
Expected: vote
Consent to provision of sewer service by Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority to individual consumers within a specified area of the Town.
attached: Resolution
#13Resolution 2009 #13: Appointment of Committee to Review Association of Towns Participation PolicyDraft resolution
Appoint Councilmen Robert McKeon and James Ross together with Budget Officer Rose Rider to review, study, and make recommendations for a policy governing participation and reimbursement for attendance at the annual meeting of the Association of Towns.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Councilmen Robert McKeon and James Ross together with Budget Officer Rose Rider to review, study, and make recommendations for a policy governing participation and reimbursement for attendance at the annual meeting of the Association of Towns.
attached: Resolution
#14Reorganization: Acceptance of All Remaining Salaries for 2009 BudgetProposed motion
Accept all remaining salaries for the 2009 budget.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept all remaining salaries for the 2009 budget.
#15Reorganization: Health Care Benefits and Buyout PolicyInformational
Discuss and determine policy regarding health care benefits and buyout for Town Board members and other officials.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss and determine policy regarding health care benefits and buyout for Town Board members and other officials.
#16Reorganization: Economic Development Committee Task ForceProposed motion
Establish a task force of five people chaired by Michelle Martin to research, evaluate, and determine the agenda of the Economic Development Committee and report back to the Board with implementation recommendations within three months.
Action
Expected: vote
Establish a task force of five people chaired by Michelle Martin to research, evaluate, and determine the agenda of the Economic Development Committee and report back to the Board with implementation recommendations within three months.
#17Committee Appointments: Community Preservation Fund Committee Chair
Appoint Susan Ezrati as Chair of the Community Preservation Fund Committee.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Susan Ezrati as Chair of the Community Preservation Fund Committee.
#18Committee Appointments: Ag & Open Space CommitteeInformational
Review status of Ag & Open Space Committee with three terms expiring; committee proposed Mary Ann Johnson and Larry Thetford for reappointment with one vacancy remaining.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review status of Ag & Open Space Committee with three terms expiring; committee proposed Mary Ann Johnson and Larry Thetford for reappointment with one vacancy remaining.
#19Committee Appointments: Conservation Advisory CommitteeInformational
Review status of Conservation Advisory Committee; Brenda Cagle is Chair; Ellis, Riel, Ferguson, and Rubin to be reappointed; one vacancy with Brenda Cagle having two candidates in mind.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review status of Conservation Advisory Committee; Brenda Cagle is Chair; Ellis, Riel, Ferguson, and Rubin to be reappointed; one vacancy with Brenda Cagle having two candidates in mind.
#20Committee Appointments: Design Review/Hamlet CommitteeInformational
Review status of Design Review/Hamlet Committee, which has not been active.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review status of Design Review/Hamlet Committee, which has not been active.
#21Committee Appointments: Disaster Preparedness CommitteeInformational
Review status of Disaster Preparedness Committee; all memberships expired in 2008; Councilwoman Strawinski to contact members regarding continued interest.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review status of Disaster Preparedness Committee; all memberships expired in 2008; Councilwoman Strawinski to contact members regarding continued interest.
#22Committee Appointments: Ethics Board
Reappoint Fred Cartier as Chair of the Ethics Board with term to expire December 31, 2009.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Fred Cartier as Chair of the Ethics Board with term to expire December 31, 2009.
#23Committee Appointments: Farmland Protection CommitteeInformational
Review status of Farmland Protection Committee with five vacancies; Councilman Ross to contact members regarding continued interest.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review status of Farmland Protection Committee with five vacancies; Councilman Ross to contact members regarding continued interest.
#24Committee Appointments: Greenway & Trails CommitteeInformational
Review status of Greenway & Trails Committee with proposed Chair Howie Callies and five memberships up for reappointment.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review status of Greenway & Trails Committee with proposed Chair Howie Callies and five memberships up for reappointment.
#25Committee Appointments: IT CommitteeInformational
Review status of IT Committee with proposed Chair Wayne Hildenbrand and five memberships up for reappointment.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review status of IT Committee with proposed Chair Wayne Hildenbrand and five memberships up for reappointment.
#26Committee Appointments: Planning BoardInformational
Review status of Planning Board with Christine Kane's term and Chair appointment expiring and Paul Telesca's term expiring.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review status of Planning Board with Christine Kane's term and Chair appointment expiring and Paul Telesca's term expiring.
#27Committee Appointments: Recreation Committee
Reappoint Hollis Cochran and Tom Gilbert to Recreation Committee with terms to expire December 31, 2009, and Doug Strawinski, Barbara Fiore, and Shannon Miller with terms to expire December 31, 2010; appoint Doug Strawinski as Chair with term to expire December 31, 2009.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Hollis Cochran and Tom Gilbert to Recreation Committee with terms to expire December 31, 2009, and Doug Strawinski, Barbara Fiore, and Shannon Miller with terms to expire December 31, 2010; appoint Doug Strawinski as Chair with term to expire December 31, 2009.
#28Committee Appointments: St. Margaret's Task ForceInformational
Review status of St. Margaret's Task Force awaiting decisions on State grant funding; consider increasing membership due to interest.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review status of St. Margaret's Task Force awaiting decisions on State grant funding; consider increasing membership due to interest.
#29Committee Appointments: Senior Services CommitteeInformational
Review status of Senior Services Committee with two-year appointments and multiple openings; reappoint Andrew Kehr as Chair with two vacancies to be filled by committee recommendations.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review status of Senior Services Committee with two-year appointments and multiple openings; reappoint Andrew Kehr as Chair with two vacancies to be filled by committee recommendations.
#30Committee Appointments: Transportation CommitteeInformational
Review status of Transportation Committee; Councilman McKeon working on getting members.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review status of Transportation Committee; Councilman McKeon working on getting members.
#31Committee Appointments: Tree Commission
Reappoint Nancy Guski as Chair of Tree Commission with term to expire December 31, 2009 and reappoint Rosemarie Zengen to Tree Commission with term to expire December 31, 2010.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Nancy Guski as Chair of Tree Commission with term to expire December 31, 2009 and reappoint Rosemarie Zengen to Tree Commission with term to expire December 31, 2010.
#32Committee Appointments: Water District
Appoint Gerry Gilnack to Water Board to fill vacancy and reappoint Henry Van Parys, Nick Annas, and Dick Franklin with terms to expire December 31, 2010; reappoint Hank VanParys as Chair with term to expire December 31, 2009.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Gerry Gilnack to Water Board to fill vacancy and reappoint Henry Van Parys, Nick Annas, and Dick Franklin with terms to expire December 31, 2010; reappoint Hank VanParys as Chair with term to expire December 31, 2009.
#33Committee Appointments: Zoning Board of AppealsInformational
Review status of Zoning Board of Appeals with Mike Mosher resigned, one vacancy, two terms up, and Chair appointment needed; defer appointments pending review of staggered terms.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review status of Zoning Board of Appeals with Mike Mosher resigned, one vacancy, two terms up, and Chair appointment needed; defer appointments pending review of staggered terms.
#34Committee Appointments: Zoning Review CommitteeInformational
Review status of Zoning Review Committee with terms to be staggered; only one term not up; one vacancy; Susan Simon interested in remaining as Chair.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review status of Zoning Review Committee with terms to be staggered; only one term not up; one vacancy; Susan Simon interested in remaining as Chair.
#35Energy Star Program: Draft Local Law ReviewPolicy draft
Review proposed local law entitled Fire Prevention and Building Construction requiring certain new residential construction to comply with Energy Star standards; public hearing scheduled for March 10.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review proposed local law entitled Fire Prevention and Building Construction requiring certain new residential construction to comply with Energy Star standards; public hearing scheduled for March 10.
#36Town Board Rules of Order DiscussionPolicy draft
Approve revised Rules of Order for Town Board meetings, adding provision for public comment period at every meeting and requiring Board members to submit motions or resolutions in writing to Supervisor, Board Members, and Town Clerk by noon on Friday before meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve revised Rules of Order for Town Board meetings, adding provision for public comment period at every meeting and requiring Board members to submit motions or resolutions in writing to Supervisor, Board Members, and Town Clerk by noon on Friday before meeting.
#37Public Contract Reform Ordinance DiscussionPolicy draft
Discuss and schedule public hearing for proposed local law governing municipal contracts based on campaign contributions; proposed public hearing for February 25, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Action
Expected: vote
Discuss and schedule public hearing for proposed local law governing municipal contracts based on campaign contributions; proposed public hearing for February 25, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
#38Executive Session
Enter executive session to discuss a particular matter relating to litigation.
Action
Expected: discussion
Enter executive session to discuss a particular matter relating to litigation.
#39Settlement Agreement: Anthony and Sarah J. Barraco vs. Town of Red HookProposed motion
Execute confidential settlement agreement on file with Town Clerk with respect to the Anthony and Sarah J. Barraco vs. Town of Red Hook matter as recommended by Town's special counsel.
Action
Expected: vote
Execute confidential settlement agreement on file with Town Clerk with respect to the Anthony and Sarah J. Barraco vs. Town of Red Hook matter as recommended by Town's special counsel.
#40Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.