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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Meetings/2012-02-14
Town Board · Monthly meeting

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17 agenda items · 0 motions · 0 substantive · 0 formal resolutions
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Agenda (17 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
Accept the Supervisor's financial report for the period ending January 31, 2012, showing opening balance $3,134,545.21, receipts $1,109,790.60, disbursements $1,739,489.71, and closing balance $2,504,846.10.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the Supervisor's financial report for the period ending January 31, 2012, showing opening balance $3,134,545.21, receipts $1,109,790.60, disbursements $1,739,489.71, and closing balance $2,504,846.10.
#3Town Clerk's Report
Accept the Town Clerk's financial report for January 1–31, 2012, including local share remitted $6,611.28, state revenues $6,741.00, and 2011 annual report showing total revenue collected $180,862.77.
Action
Expected: info_only
Accept the Town Clerk's financial report for January 1–31, 2012, including local share remitted $6,611.28, state revenues $6,741.00, and 2011 annual report showing total revenue collected $180,862.77.
#4Announcements
Receive announcements from Board members and staff regarding community events, including rabies clinic, Artists Network meeting, literary event, and Bicentennial Committee activities.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive announcements from Board members and staff regarding community events, including rabies clinic, Artists Network meeting, literary event, and Bicentennial Committee activities.
#5Public Comment Period
Receive public comment; Harold Ekblom inquired about foreclosure information in the Town.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive public comment; Harold Ekblom inquired about foreclosure information in the Town.
#6Resolution Authorizing Referral to NYS DOT Regarding Greig Family AirstripDraft resolution
Adopt Resolution 2012 #13 to refer the Greig airstrip application to the New York State Department of Transportation pursuant to General Business Law Section 249.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt Resolution 2012 #13 to refer the Greig airstrip application to the New York State Department of Transportation pursuant to General Business Law Section 249.
#7Resolution Authorizing Settlement of Article 7 Proceeding with Jan Robin GrovesDraft resolution
Adopt Resolution 2012 #14 to authorize settlement of an Article 7 tax assessment proceeding with Jan Robin Groves.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt Resolution 2012 #14 to authorize settlement of an Article 7 tax assessment proceeding with Jan Robin Groves.
#8Facebook Guidelines – Richard WambachPolicy draft
Approve Facebook standards and guidelines for the St. Margaret's Committee, with Richard Wambach as Webmaster and administrator of the account.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve Facebook standards and guidelines for the St. Margaret's Committee, with Richard Wambach as Webmaster and administrator of the account.
#9Town of Red Hook Flood Damage Prevention Law Discussion – Christine Chale – Resolution to Set Public HearingDraft resolution
Adopt Resolution 2012 #15 to establish March 13, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. as the date for a public hearing on the adoption of Local Law No. A (Proposed) of 2012 regarding flood damage prevention, incorporating updated FEMA flood maps and revised regulations.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt Resolution 2012 #15 to establish March 13, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. as the date for a public hearing on the adoption of Local Law No. A (Proposed) of 2012 regarding flood damage prevention, incorporating updated FEMA flood maps and revised regulations.
#10Motion to Submit Application to NYS DOS for Shared Services Grant Preparation by Crawford & Associates (Cost to Be Shared with the Village of Red Hook)Proposed motion
Authorize submission of a New York State Department of State shared services grant application, with Crawford & Associates to prepare the application for a maximum cost of $1,500 to be shared with the Village of Red Hook, for study of shared highway department facilities.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize submission of a New York State Department of State shared services grant application, with Crawford & Associates to prepare the application for a maximum cost of $1,500 to be shared with the Village of Red Hook, for study of shared highway department facilities.
#112012-2013 Medical Benefits Plan – DiscussionProposed motion
Adopt and notify the insurance broker that the Town will join the MVP Option I EPO Preferred HDHP plan for 2012-2013, projected to save approximately 8% with a higher deductible and equivalent medication co-pays.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt and notify the insurance broker that the Town will join the MVP Option I EPO Preferred HDHP plan for 2012-2013, projected to save approximately 8% with a higher deductible and equivalent medication co-pays.
#12Association of Towns Court Clerk TrainingInformational
Discuss request from Judge Triebwasser to reverse the Board's decision to exclude staff from the Association of Towns court clerk training in February due to budget constraints.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss request from Judge Triebwasser to reverse the Board's decision to exclude staff from the Association of Towns court clerk training in February due to budget constraints.
#13Recreation Budget – FeesInformational
Discuss recreation revenue collection and fee structure, including decision to forgo pavilion use fees and conform league fees to $5 per participant; discuss restoration of baseball fields and roller rink following hurricane damage and potential cost-sharing with Red Hook Central Schools.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss recreation revenue collection and fee structure, including decision to forgo pavilion use fees and conform league fees to $5 per participant; discuss restoration of baseball fields and roller rink following hurricane damage and potential cost-sharing with Red Hook Central Schools.
#14Conservation Easement Review Committee – Brenda CagleInformational
Receive recommendations for members to serve on the Conservation Easement Review Committee panel to review the conservation easement law.
Action
Expected: discussion
Receive recommendations for members to serve on the Conservation Easement Review Committee panel to review the conservation easement law.
#15ZBA Composition: 7 Members vs. 5 Members – DiscussionInformational
Discuss clarification of the Zoning Board of Appeals composition in the Town code, addressing inconsistency regarding whether the ZBA shall have five or seven members.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss clarification of the Zoning Board of Appeals composition in the Town code, addressing inconsistency regarding whether the ZBA shall have five or seven members.
#16Public Comment Period
Receive public comment; Harold Ekblom requested meeting dates be displayed on PANDA; Elaine Fernandez inquired about Conservation Easement Review Committee meeting schedule and website posting; Micki Strawinski expressed support for Facebook use and inquired about FEMA recommendations and medical benefits deductibles.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive public comment; Harold Ekblom requested meeting dates be displayed on PANDA; Elaine Fernandez inquired about Conservation Easement Review Committee meeting schedule and website posting; Micki Strawinski expressed support for Facebook use and inquired about FEMA recommendations and medical benefits deductibles.
#17Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn the meeting.