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22 agenda items · 10 motions · 5 substantive · 0 formal resolutions
Agenda (22 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.
#2Supervisor's Report
Accept Supervisor's monthly statement reconciling the general ledger for the close of year December 31, 2007.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept Supervisor's monthly statement reconciling the general ledger for the close of year December 31, 2007.
#3AnnouncementsInformational
Announcements regarding property tax exemption applications due March 1, 2008; March 4 workshop agenda including Winnakee Land Trust presentation and reports from boards and department heads; $150,000 County grant for town center sidewalk improvement; Senior Picnic scheduled for September 17, 2008.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcements regarding property tax exemption applications due March 1, 2008; March 4 workshop agenda including Winnakee Land Trust presentation and reports from boards and department heads; $150,000 County grant for town center sidewalk improvement; Senior Picnic scheduled for September 17, 2008.
#4Town Clerk's Report
Report on local shares remitted, county and state revenues, tax collections, and water rents for January 1-31, 2008; reminder of monthly meeting schedule.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on local shares remitted, county and state revenues, tax collections, and water rents for January 1-31, 2008; reminder of monthly meeting schedule.
#5Privilege of the Floor
Public comment period.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public comment period.
#6Highway GarageInformational
Discussion of Highway Garage site selection; Supervisor has met with Mayor, Highway Superintendent, and Councilman regarding possible alternative site; effort ongoing and will be presented to public soon.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of Highway Garage site selection; Supervisor has met with Mayor, Highway Superintendent, and Councilman regarding possible alternative site; effort ongoing and will be presented to public soon.
#7Presentation from Keith Lore Concerning Anderson CommonsInformational
Presentation of Anderson Commons proposal: 53-unit traditional neighborhood development straddling Village and Town between Fisk Street and Glen Ridge Road; discussion of conservation easement requirements and recreation fee schedule applicability.
Action
Expected: discussion
Presentation of Anderson Commons proposal: 53-unit traditional neighborhood development straddling Village and Town between Fisk Street and Glen Ridge Road; discussion of conservation easement requirements and recreation fee schedule applicability.
#8Intermunicipal Task Force PresentationInformational
Presentation of final draft of affordable housing component by Task Force Chairman Bill O'Neill, Michelle Greig (Greenplan), and Ann Saylor (Dutchess County Planning); discussion of major revisions to Development Standards, Selection Priorities, Resale of Units, and Occupancy Requirements.
Action
Expected: discussion
Presentation of final draft of affordable housing component by Task Force Chairman Bill O'Neill, Michelle Greig (Greenplan), and Ann Saylor (Dutchess County Planning); discussion of major revisions to Development Standards, Selection Priorities, Resale of Units, and Occupancy Requirements.
#9Public Comment
Public comment period.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public comment period.
#10Discussion Regarding Northern AssemblageInformationaltabled-from-prior
Discussion of preliminary approval on four properties in Tivoli; public hearings held last year on purchase of development rights; Councilman Latimer requested decision on these properties be placed on March 26, 2008 agenda.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of preliminary approval on four properties in Tivoli; public hearings held last year on purchase of development rights; Councilman Latimer requested decision on these properties be placed on March 26, 2008 agenda.
#11Reorganization 2008 — Economic Development CommitteeProposed motion
Increase Economic Development Committee from ten to eleven members; appoint Paul Fredrick (term to expire December 31, 2009), Michelle Martin, Ed Pruitt, and Ronald Moore (terms to expire December 31, 2008).
Action
Expected: vote
Increase Economic Development Committee from ten to eleven members; appoint Paul Fredrick (term to expire December 31, 2009), Michelle Martin, Ed Pruitt, and Ronald Moore (terms to expire December 31, 2008).
#12Reorganization 2008 — Information Technology CommitteeInformational
Discussion of Information Technology working group membership and confirmation of ZBA liaisons.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of Information Technology working group membership and confirmation of ZBA liaisons.
#13Reorganization 2008 — PANDAInformational
Discussion of PANDA alternate appointment.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of PANDA alternate appointment.
#14Reorganization 2008 — Tree CommissionProposed motion
Appoint Rosemarie Zengen and Karen Mead Cadorette to the Tree Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2008; designate Councilwoman Strawinski as liaison.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Rosemarie Zengen and Karen Mead Cadorette to the Tree Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2008; designate Councilwoman Strawinski as liaison.
#15Reorganization 2008 — Conservation Advisory BoardInformational
Discussion of Conservation Advisory Board appointments; large number of people expressed interest in serving.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of Conservation Advisory Board appointments; large number of people expressed interest in serving.
#16Correspondence — Winnakee Land TrustInformational
Presentation by Winnakee Land Trust Executive Director Lucy Hayden on Red Hook Heritage Breadbasket Trail; grant money from Greenway to be used to develop trifold brochure on trail benefits.
Action
Expected: info_only
Presentation by Winnakee Land Trust Executive Director Lucy Hayden on Red Hook Heritage Breadbasket Trail; grant money from Greenway to be used to develop trifold brochure on trail benefits.
#17Correspondence — Dial-A-Ride AgreementProposed motion
Authorize Supervisor Crane to sign agreement with Dial-A-Ride for transportation services for wheelchair-bound and aging residents (age 62+) throughout Dutchess County.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize Supervisor Crane to sign agreement with Dial-A-Ride for transportation services for wheelchair-bound and aging residents (age 62+) throughout Dutchess County.
#18Correspondence — Building Inspector Memo on Energy Star ProgramInformational
Discussion of Building Inspector recommendation to adopt local law requiring all new dwellings meet Energy Star program requirements; estimated additional cost of $5,000 per dwelling; no recommendation for Energy Star requirement on renovations, repairs, or additions.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of Building Inspector recommendation to adopt local law requiring all new dwellings meet Energy Star program requirements; estimated additional cost of $5,000 per dwelling; no recommendation for Energy Star requirement on renovations, repairs, or additions.
#19Correspondence — Assessor's OfficeInformational
Notice to residents of preliminary 2008 property assessments; estimated 3% reduction in actual assessments compared to 2007.
Action
Expected: info_only
Notice to residents of preliminary 2008 property assessments; estimated 3% reduction in actual assessments compared to 2007.
#20Correspondence — ZBA Minutes Correction RequestInformational
Discussion of request to correct ZBA minutes to include statement made by Jackie Martin at public hearing.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of request to correct ZBA minutes to include statement made by Jackie Martin at public hearing.
#21Correspondence — Anonymous Ethics ConcernInformational
Discussion of anonymous letter raising question of possible ethics or bias concern regarding ZBA Committee Chair.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of anonymous letter raising question of possible ethics or bias concern regarding ZBA Committee Chair.
#22Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn the meeting.
What happened (10 motions)
passedvote: 5-0
Accept the Supervisor's report for the close of year December 31, 2007.
moved by Latimer · seconded by Ross
passedoperationalvote: 5-0
Take the deed restriction proposal to the Town Attorney for a legal opinion before the Board makes a decision.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
failedoperationalvote: 1-4
Set the fee for the Anderson Commons project at $900 per individual housing unit.
moved by Ross · seconded by Crane
passedoperationalvote: 5-0
Direct Town Board to research Anderson Commons issues and provide a conclusive answer at the March 26, 2008 meeting.
moved by Latimer · seconded by Crane
passedvote: 5-0
Increase the Economic Development Committee to eleven members with two-year appointments.
moved by Ross · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: 5-0
Appoint Paul Fredrick, Michelle Martin, Ed Pruitt, and Ronald Moore to the Economic Development Committee.
moved by Ross · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: 5-0
Appoint Rosemarie Zengen and Karen Mead Cadorette to the Tree Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2008.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
passedoperationalvote: 4-0 (1 abstain)
Authorize Supervisor Crane to sign the agreement with Dial-A-Ride for transportation services.
moved by Ross · seconded by Colgan
passedoperationalvote: 5-0
Refer to the Ethics Committee the question of whether the Chair of a Committee has a conflict of interest due to association with an applicant.
moved by Latimer · seconded by Crane
passedvote: 5-0
Adjourn the meeting.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Crane