monthly
23 agenda items · 16 motions · 2 substantive · 2 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
Pledge of Allegiance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Town Clerk's Report
Town Clerk presented financial reports for the period January 1–January 31, 2014, including local shares remitted, state and county revenue, and status of tax collection and water billing.
Action
Expected: info_only
Town Clerk presented financial reports for the period January 1–January 31, 2014, including local shares remitted, state and county revenue, and status of tax collection and water billing.
#3Public Comment Period
Supervisor opened for public comments.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor opened for public comments.
#4Announcements
Councilwoman Cagle announced Library Health Exchange navigators and DC Office of the Aging Senior Picnic; Supervisor Crane announced new Red Hook Fire Company officers and DEC recycling center annual report deadline.
Action
Expected: info_only
Councilwoman Cagle announced Library Health Exchange navigators and DC Office of the Aging Senior Picnic; Supervisor Crane announced new Red Hook Fire Company officers and DEC recycling center annual report deadline.
#5Kesicke Farm Conservation Easement Discussion & ResolutionDraft resolutiontabled-from-prior
Approve amendment to resolution granting final approval for the purchase of development rights of the Kesicke Farm, with revised farmstead complex boundaries.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve amendment to resolution granting final approval for the purchase of development rights of the Kesicke Farm, with revised farmstead complex boundaries.
attached: Resolution
#6Announcements (continued)
Supervisor announced DEC recycling center annual report due end of March, Town Court received new computers at no cost, and Transportation Enhancement Program sidewalks process completed with no selection.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor announced DEC recycling center annual report due end of March, Town Court received new computers at no cost, and Transportation Enhancement Program sidewalks process completed with no selection.
#7Small Urban Area Boundaries Update from NYSDOTDraft resolution
Approve resolution updating small urban area boundaries for Town of Red Hook, Village of Red Hook, and Village of Tivoli to broaden funding availability for Broadway in Tivoli.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve resolution updating small urban area boundaries for Town of Red Hook, Village of Red Hook, and Village of Tivoli to broaden funding availability for Broadway in Tivoli.
attached: Resolution
#8Agricultural Fences Discussion – Norman GreigInformational
Discussion of request from the Ag. & Open Space Committee to amend Zoning to exempt agricultural fences from existing zoning regulations and building permit requirements.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of request from the Ag. & Open Space Committee to amend Zoning to exempt agricultural fences from existing zoning regulations and building permit requirements.
#9Reorganization – Conservation Advisory Council
Reappoint Laurie Husted as Chair of the CAC for term to expire December 31, 2014, and Laurie Husted, Michael Zelie, Denis Collet, and Sarah Imboden for terms to expire December 31, 2015.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Laurie Husted as Chair of the CAC for term to expire December 31, 2014, and Laurie Husted, Michael Zelie, Denis Collet, and Sarah Imboden for terms to expire December 31, 2015.
#10Reorganization – Agriculture & Open Space Advisory Committee
Reappoint Norman Greig and Peter Hubbell as Co-Chairs for terms to expire December 31, 2014, and Richard Biezynski, Ken Migliorelli, Marina Michahelles, Norman Greig, and John Hardeman for terms to expire December 31, 2015.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Norman Greig and Peter Hubbell as Co-Chairs for terms to expire December 31, 2014, and Richard Biezynski, Ken Migliorelli, Marina Michahelles, Norman Greig, and John Hardeman for terms to expire December 31, 2015.
#11Reorganization – Design Review/Hamlet Committee
Appoint Geoff Carter to fill a vacancy for term to expire December 31, 2015; reappoint Chris Gilbert as Chair for term to expire December 31, 2014, and R. Michael Brown for term to expire December 31, 2015.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Geoff Carter to fill a vacancy for term to expire December 31, 2015; reappoint Chris Gilbert as Chair for term to expire December 31, 2014, and R. Michael Brown for term to expire December 31, 2015.
#12Reorganization – Economic Development Committee
Reappoint Chris Klose as Chair for term to expire December 31, 2014, and Amanda Bodian, Chris Klose, Ken Migliorelli, and Jacob Bump for terms to expire December 31, 2015.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Chris Klose as Chair for term to expire December 31, 2014, and Amanda Bodian, Chris Klose, Ken Migliorelli, and Jacob Bump for terms to expire December 31, 2015.
#13Reorganization – Ethics
Reappoint Fred Cartier as Chair for term to expire December 31, 2014, and Susan Simon as member for term to expire December 31, 2018.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Fred Cartier as Chair for term to expire December 31, 2014, and Susan Simon as member for term to expire December 31, 2018.
#14Reorganization – Greenway and Trails Committee
Reappoint Howie Callies as Chair for term to expire December 31, 2014, and Howie Callies, Bruce Cuttler, and Rich Schiafo as members for terms to expire December 31, 2015.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Howie Callies as Chair for term to expire December 31, 2014, and Howie Callies, Bruce Cuttler, and Rich Schiafo as members for terms to expire December 31, 2015.
#15Reorganization – IT Committee
Reappoint Wayne Hildenbrand as Chair for term to expire December 31, 2014, and Scott Hobson, Wayne Hildenbrand, Ted Kudzy, and Bill Moore as members for terms to expire December 31, 2015.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Wayne Hildenbrand as Chair for term to expire December 31, 2014, and Scott Hobson, Wayne Hildenbrand, Ted Kudzy, and Bill Moore as members for terms to expire December 31, 2015.
#16Reorganization – Intermunicipal Shared Services Highway Working Group
No new appointments; noted as 7-member group.
Action
Expected: info_only
No new appointments; noted as 7-member group.
#17Reorganization – Intermunicipal Task Force
Appoint Paula Schoonmaker as representative from the Design Review Committee.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Paula Schoonmaker as representative from the Design Review Committee.
#18Reorganization – Senior Services Committee
Reappoint Andrew Kehr as Chair for term to expire December 31, 2014, and Betty Bader, Ed Sandfort, Jeanne Duntz, and Betty A'Brial as members for terms to expire December 31, 2015.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Andrew Kehr as Chair for term to expire December 31, 2014, and Betty Bader, Ed Sandfort, Jeanne Duntz, and Betty A'Brial as members for terms to expire December 31, 2015.
#19Reorganization – Tree Preservation Commission
Reappoint Nancy Guski as Chair for term to expire December 31, 2014, and Nancy Guski, Marcy Appell, and Eleanor Friery as members for terms to expire December 31, 2015.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Nancy Guski as Chair for term to expire December 31, 2014, and Nancy Guski, Marcy Appell, and Eleanor Friery as members for terms to expire December 31, 2015.
#20Reorganization – Zoning Review Committee
Reappoint Susan Simon as Chair for term to expire December 31, 2014, and Susan Simon, Chuck Simmons, Sam Phelan, John Douglas, Steve Cole, Ann Rubin, and Chris Klose for terms to expire December 31, 2014; note At-Large Community Member vacancy and appoint Michael Robertson for term to expire December 31, 2015.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Susan Simon as Chair for term to expire December 31, 2014, and Susan Simon, Chuck Simmons, Sam Phelan, John Douglas, Steve Cole, Ann Rubin, and Chris Klose for terms to expire December 31, 2014; note At-Large Community Member vacancy and appoint Michael Robertson for term to expire December 31, 2015.
#21Public Comment Period
Supervisor opened for public comments.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor opened for public comments.
#22Attorney/Client & Executive Session
Go to Attorney/Client session for discussion of contracts and Executive Session regarding hiring or firing of particular persons.
Action
Expected: vote
Go to Attorney/Client session for discussion of contracts and Executive Session regarding hiring or firing of particular persons.
#23Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn the meeting.
What happened (16 motions)
Amend the resolution granting final approval for the purchase of development rights of the Kesicke Farm.
moved by O'Neill · seconded by Colgan
Approve update to small urban area boundaries for the Town of Red Hook, Village of Red Hook, and Village of Tivoli.
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: 4-0
Reappoint Laurie Husted as Chair of the Conservation Advisory Council for a term to expire December 31, 2014 and four members for terms to expire December 31, 2015.
moved by Cagle · seconded by O'Neill
passedvote: 4-0
Reappoint Norman Greig and Peter Hubbell as Co-Chairs of the Agriculture & Open Space Advisory Committee and five members for specified terms.
moved by O'Neill · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: 4-0
Appoint Geoff Carter to fill a vacancy on the Design Review/Hamlet Committee and reappoint Chris Gilbert and R. Michael Brown for specified terms.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Cagle
passedvote: 4-0
Reappoint Chris Klose as Chair of the Economic Development Committee and four members for specified terms.
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: 4-0
Reappoint Fred Cartier as Chair of the Ethics Committee and Susan Simon as member for specified terms.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Cagle
passedvote: 4-0
Reappoint Howie Callies as Chair of the Greenway and Trails Committee and three members for specified terms.
moved by Cagle · seconded by Crane
passedvote: 4-0
Reappoint Wayne Hildenbrand as Chair of the IT Committee and four members for specified terms.
moved by Crane · seconded by Cagle
passedvote: 4-0
Appoint Paula Schoonmaker as representative from the Design Review Committee to the Intermunicipal Task Force.
moved by O'Neill · seconded by Crane
passedvote: 4-0
Reappoint Andrew Kehr as Chair of the Senior Services Committee and four members for specified terms.
moved by Cagle · seconded by Crane
passedvote: 4-0
Reappoint Nancy Guski as Chair of the Tree Preservation Commission and three members for specified terms.
moved by Cagle · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: 4-0
Reappoint Susan Simon as Chair of the Zoning Review Committee and seven members for specified terms.
moved by O'Neill · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: 4-0
Go into Attorney/Client session for discussion of contracts and Executive Session regarding the hiring or firing of a particular person or persons.
moved by Crane · seconded by Cagle
passedvote: 4-0
Close Attorney/Client and Executive sessions.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Cagle
passedvote: 4-0
Adjourn the meeting.
moved by Colgan · seconded by O'Neill