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Agenda (33 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.
#2Public Comment Period
Open fifteen-minute public comment period.
Action
Expected: info_only
Open fifteen-minute public comment period.
#3AnnouncementsInformational
Supervisor Crane and Councilwoman Strawinski presented announcements regarding emergency response efforts, Smart Growth Grant award, State Energy Program grant, upcoming community events, and census participation.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor Crane and Councilwoman Strawinski presented announcements regarding emergency response efforts, Smart Growth Grant award, State Energy Program grant, upcoming community events, and census participation.
#4Highway Superintendent PositionDraft resolution
Appoint Arvine Coon, Jr. as Town Highway Superintendent to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Wayne Hildenbrand, with an interim term to expire on December 31, 2010.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Arvine Coon, Jr. as Town Highway Superintendent to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Wayne Hildenbrand, with an interim term to expire on December 31, 2010.
attached: Resolution
#5Northern Dutchess Alliance Resolution – Lucy HaydenDraft resolution
Support the Northern Dutchess Alliance's application to the Hudson River Valley Greenway for funding in support of a series of regional forums on shared services, water and wastewater resources, historic site protection, and agriculture and economic development.
Action
Expected: vote
Support the Northern Dutchess Alliance's application to the Hudson River Valley Greenway for funding in support of a series of regional forums on shared services, water and wastewater resources, historic site protection, and agriculture and economic development.
attached: Resolution
#6Advertising St. Margaret's RFP for ArchitectProposed motion
Authorize advertising two days in the Albany Times Union and two days in local media for proposals for professional services for architects for exterior restoration of St. Margaret's Home.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize advertising two days in the Albany Times Union and two days in local media for proposals for professional services for architects for exterior restoration of St. Margaret's Home.
#7Bank Signature CardProposed motion
Authorize adding Councilman Bill O'Neill to the bank account signature card.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize adding Councilman Bill O'Neill to the bank account signature card.
#8Transfer of FundsProposed motion
Approve the transfer of $30,000 from the HRA Fund (special health fund account).
Action
Expected: vote
Approve the transfer of $30,000 from the HRA Fund (special health fund account).
#9State Aid Budget AdjustmentProposed motion
Approve three adjustments made to the 2009 budget related to state aid.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve three adjustments made to the 2009 budget related to state aid.
#10Water Department Report
Water Department Chair Hank VanParys presented a monthly report dated February 24th covering chlorine residual adjustments, equipment purchases, leak repairs, and meetings with Bard College regarding water service.
Action
Expected: info_only
Water Department Chair Hank VanParys presented a monthly report dated February 24th covering chlorine residual adjustments, equipment purchases, leak repairs, and meetings with Bard College regarding water service.
#11Purchasing Report
Councilman Colgan presented the Purchasing Agent's report for January 27 to February 27, 2010, covering 41 purchase orders totaling $274,860.51.
Action
Expected: info_only
Councilman Colgan presented the Purchasing Agent's report for January 27 to February 27, 2010, covering 41 purchase orders totaling $274,860.51.
#12Police Report
Sergeant Patrick Hildenbrand presented the police report to the Board dated February 8, 2010.
Action
Expected: info_only
Sergeant Patrick Hildenbrand presented the police report to the Board dated February 8, 2010.
#13Budget Officer's Report
Budget Officer Rose Rider reported on distribution of final budget copies to department heads and committee chairs and ongoing budget review meetings.
Action
Expected: info_only
Budget Officer Rose Rider reported on distribution of final budget copies to department heads and committee chairs and ongoing budget review meetings.
#14Assessor's Report
Assessor Jeff Churchill presented a summary report covering exemption applications, tentative and final roll filing dates, assessment trends, field sales checks, and Board of Assessment Review petitions.
Action
Expected: info_only
Assessor Jeff Churchill presented a summary report covering exemption applications, tentative and final roll filing dates, assessment trends, field sales checks, and Board of Assessment Review petitions.
#15Building Inspector's Report
Building Inspector Steve Cole presented the March 2010 Zoning & Building report covering permits, certificates, inspections, and fee summaries.
Action
Expected: info_only
Building Inspector Steve Cole presented the March 2010 Zoning & Building report covering permits, certificates, inspections, and fee summaries.
#16Dog Control Report
Councilwoman Strawinski presented the Dog Control Officer's report prepared by Cecil Moore covering three calls in February.
Action
Expected: info_only
Councilwoman Strawinski presented the Dog Control Officer's report prepared by Cecil Moore covering three calls in February.
#17Agriculture & Open Space Committee Report
Councilman O'Neill reported on discussion of a survey for parcel owners in the proposed agricultural business district and finalization of the survey for distribution.
Action
Expected: info_only
Councilman O'Neill reported on discussion of a survey for parcel owners in the proposed agricultural business district and finalization of the survey for distribution.
#18Community Advisory Committee (CAC) ReportInformational
CAC Chair Brenda Cagle reported on four NYSERDA grant applications and requested Board endorsement of CAC participation in a vernal pool survey project with the Institute of Ecosystem Studies.
Action
Expected: discussion
CAC Chair Brenda Cagle reported on four NYSERDA grant applications and requested Board endorsement of CAC participation in a vernal pool survey project with the Institute of Ecosystem Studies.
#19Support CAC Participation in Vernal Pool Survey ProjectProposed motion
Support the CAC's participation in the vernal pool survey project.
Action
Expected: vote
Support the CAC's participation in the vernal pool survey project.
#20Design Review/Hamlet Committee Report
Chair Geoff Carter reported that the Committee continues to function at the request of the Planning Board, averages six cases per year, and is currently short one member.
Action
Expected: info_only
Chair Geoff Carter reported that the Committee continues to function at the request of the Planning Board, averages six cases per year, and is currently short one member.
#21Disaster Preparedness Committee Report
Supervisor Crane reported that Tim Muldoon and Linda Stoddard have been updating committee contacts.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor Crane reported that Tim Muldoon and Linda Stoddard have been updating committee contacts.
#22Intermunicipal Task Force ReportInformational
Councilman O'Neill presented the report dated February 22, 2010, covering the sewer project informational meeting, DC Legislature public hearing and approval of Part-County Sewer District creation, stakeholder meetings, and fiscal analysis preparation.
Action
Expected: info_only
Councilman O'Neill presented the report dated February 22, 2010, covering the sewer project informational meeting, DC Legislature public hearing and approval of Part-County Sewer District creation, stakeholder meetings, and fiscal analysis preparation.
#23Community Preservation Fund Committee ReportInformational
Peter Hubbell reported on completion of inventory and final ranking of parcels in the Town's Agricultural Business District in four tiers: agricultural and water resources, ecological, scenic features, and historic.
Action
Expected: info_only
Peter Hubbell reported on completion of inventory and final ranking of parcels in the Town's Agricultural Business District in four tiers: agricultural and water resources, ecological, scenic features, and historic.
#24Recreation Committee ReportInformational
Chair Doug Strawinski reported on a memorial dedication for Gordie Mergendahl and Bob Bowman tentatively set for April 24th, and a $500 donation from the pool corporation toward replacing the Recreation Park sign.
Action
Expected: info_only
Chair Doug Strawinski reported on a memorial dedication for Gordie Mergendahl and Bob Bowman tentatively set for April 24th, and a $500 donation from the pool corporation toward replacing the Recreation Park sign.
#25St. Margaret's Committee ReportInformational
Chair Paula Schoonmaker reported that the committee's meeting was snowed out and that they are grateful for CAC's inclusion of St. Margaret's in the NYSERDA application.
Action
Expected: info_only
Chair Paula Schoonmaker reported that the committee's meeting was snowed out and that they are grateful for CAC's inclusion of St. Margaret's in the NYSERDA application.
#26Senior Services Committee ReportInformational
Chair Andrew Kehr reported on a successful food drive, a Medicare presentation scheduled for April 20th, AARP Tax Aide Foundation free tax preparation assistance, and ongoing work on recreational programs and emergency preparedness documentation.
Action
Expected: info_only
Chair Andrew Kehr reported on a successful food drive, a Medicare presentation scheduled for April 20th, AARP Tax Aide Foundation free tax preparation assistance, and ongoing work on recreational programs and emergency preparedness documentation.
#27Trails Committee ReportInformational
Councilwoman Strawinski reported on discussion of safety measures for bikers and hikers on River Road and plans for a trails promotion event on May 1st.
Action
Expected: info_only
Councilwoman Strawinski reported on discussion of safety measures for bikers and hikers on River Road and plans for a trails promotion event on May 1st.
#28Zoning Review Committee ReportInformational
Councilman O'Neill reported that the committee lacked a quorum at its last meeting and requested that the Town Board fill two vacant positions; the committee is reviewing parking regulations and zoning amendments regarding solar panels, wind turbines, and farm animals on residential lots.
Action
Expected: discussion
Councilman O'Neill reported that the committee lacked a quorum at its last meeting and requested that the Town Board fill two vacant positions; the committee is reviewing parking regulations and zoning amendments regarding solar panels, wind turbines, and farm animals on residential lots.
#29Environmental Protection Overlay – Historic and Scenic AreasInformational
Attorney Christine Chale and the Board discussed background work on environmental protection issues, map selection and updates, view shed identification, and scenic road proposal coordination with the Centers and Greenspace Plan.
Action
Expected: discussion
Attorney Christine Chale and the Board discussed background work on environmental protection issues, map selection and updates, view shed identification, and scenic road proposal coordination with the Centers and Greenspace Plan.
#30CorrespondenceInformational
Supervisor Crane shared correspondence items including a resident letter regarding sewer district concerns, Tree City USA participation invitation, Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament notice, senior seminar announcement, OSHA training notice, Cary Institute ecological stewardship opportunities, Public Service Commission rate increase hearing notice, and Cornell Cooperative Extension grant support.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor Crane shared correspondence items including a resident letter regarding sewer district concerns, Tree City USA participation invitation, Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament notice, senior seminar announcement, OSHA training notice, Cary Institute ecological stewardship opportunities, Public Service Commission rate increase hearing notice, and Cornell Cooperative Extension grant support.
#31Public Comment
Open for public comment.
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Expected: info_only
Open for public comment.
#32Attorney/Client Session and Executive Session
Move to attorney/client session to discuss contracts and executive session for the purpose of discussing the hiring/firing of individuals.
Action
Expected: discussion
Move to attorney/client session to discuss contracts and executive session for the purpose of discussing the hiring/firing of individuals.
#33Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.