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21 agenda items · 2 motions · 0 substantive · 0 formal resolutions
Agenda (21 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).
#1PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Public comment period held for fifteen minutes.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment period held for fifteen minutes.
#2ANNOUNCEMENTS
Board members announced upcoming community events including Taste Budds Chocolate tasting fundraiser, Special Education workshop, and Red Church restoration fundraiser.
Action
Expected: info_only
Board members announced upcoming community events including Taste Budds Chocolate tasting fundraiser, Special Education workshop, and Red Church restoration fundraiser.
#3ELECTION POLLING PLACEProposed motion
Request authorization to ask the Dutchess County Board of Elections to relocate District 5 polling place from St. John's Church in Barrytown to the multi-purpose room at Bard College.
Action
Expected: vote
Request authorization to ask the Dutchess County Board of Elections to relocate District 5 polling place from St. John's Church in Barrytown to the multi-purpose room at Bard College.
#4HIGHWAY GARAGEInformational
Discussion of reduced scope highway garage option with estimated cost of $950,000 on current site, and exploration of cooperative highway operations with Villages and New York State.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of reduced scope highway garage option with estimated cost of $950,000 on current site, and exploration of cooperative highway operations with Villages and New York State.
attached: Letter from Ray Jurkowski, Morris Associates
#5REORGANIZATIONInformational
Discussion of Town Board and committee structure, including ZBA and Planning Board composition, alternate member policies, and potential RFP process for professional services (attorneys, engineers, planners).
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of Town Board and committee structure, including ZBA and Planning Board composition, alternate member policies, and potential RFP process for professional services (attorneys, engineers, planners).
attached: Committee and board member appointment dates
#6PLANNING BOARD SOFTWAREProposed motion
Approve purchase and installation of Planning Board software add-on to existing Building/Code Enforcement software, with one-time installation and training cost of $2,700 and annual maintenance cost of approximately $1,700.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve purchase and installation of Planning Board software add-on to existing Building/Code Enforcement software, with one-time installation and training cost of $2,700 and annual maintenance cost of approximately $1,700.
attached: Letter from Software Consulting Associates, Inc.
#7SENIOR SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT
Report on Senior Services Committee activities including mission statement development, 1st Annual Senior Citizens Snowflake Tea, Read Aloud Program, and planned food drive.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Senior Services Committee activities including mission statement development, 1st Annual Senior Citizens Snowflake Tea, Read Aloud Program, and planned food drive.
#8PURCHASING REPORT
Report on purchasing activity including 48 purchase orders totaling $124,124.36, evaluation of 11 RFPs for Recreation Park Extension design, and security measures for courtroom.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on purchasing activity including 48 purchase orders totaling $124,124.36, evaluation of 11 RFPs for Recreation Park Extension design, and security measures for courtroom.
#9CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT
Report on CAC activities including water studies at Sawkill, CLEAN SWEEPNY hazardous waste collection program, Earth Day planning, and riparian buffer tree planting program.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on CAC activities including water studies at Sawkill, CLEAN SWEEPNY hazardous waste collection program, Earth Day planning, and riparian buffer tree planting program.
#10GREENWAY AND TRAILS COMMITTEE REPORT
Report on Greenway and Trails Committee activities including inter-town trail connections with Milan, Tivoli Bays Trail development, and spring cleanup plans.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Greenway and Trails Committee activities including inter-town trail connections with Milan, Tivoli Bays Trail development, and spring cleanup plans.
#11BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Report on building permits issued in February: six permits including two alterations, one deck/porch, one miscellaneous, and two sheds.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on building permits issued in February: six permits including two alterations, one deck/porch, one miscellaneous, and two sheds.
#12DOG CONTROL REPORT
Report on Dog Control officer activities in February: three calls responded to and at least five days of patrol.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Dog Control officer activities in February: three calls responded to and at least five days of patrol.
#13SCHOOL CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT
Announcement that Red Hook Schools will be closed for Spring Recess April 6 through April 13.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcement that Red Hook Schools will be closed for Spring Recess April 6 through April 13.
#14RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT
Report on Recreation Commission activities including job description updates, review of 11 RFP responses for park master plan, and spring preparations including scoreboard electrical installation.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Recreation Commission activities including job description updates, review of 11 RFP responses for park master plan, and spring preparations including scoreboard electrical installation.
#15ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REPORT
Report that March ZBA meeting is cancelled; next meeting scheduled for April 8.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report that March ZBA meeting is cancelled; next meeting scheduled for April 8.
#16PLANNING BOARD REPORT
Report that Planning Board meeting scheduled for prior night was cancelled due to inclement weather.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report that Planning Board meeting scheduled for prior night was cancelled due to inclement weather.
#17INTERMUNICIPAL TASK FORCE REPORT
Report on working group activities including scoping meeting for Centers and Greenspace Plan, scenic roads discussion, and sewer project financing coordination with County, State, and Environmental Facilities Corp.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on working group activities including scoping meeting for Centers and Greenspace Plan, scenic roads discussion, and sewer project financing coordination with County, State, and Environmental Facilities Corp.
attached: Working group report
#18BUDGET OFFICER'S REPORT
Report on Budget Officer attendance at Association of Towns Training School and review of financial toolboxes and training materials.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Budget Officer attendance at Association of Towns Training School and review of financial toolboxes and training materials.
#19BARD COLLEGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcement of Bard College events including Summerscape 2009 season, Bard Music Festival (August 14-16 and 21-23), bicentennial conference on Lincoln (March 13), and student humanitarian projects.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcement of Bard College events including Summerscape 2009 season, Bard Music Festival (August 14-16 and 21-23), bicentennial conference on Lincoln (March 13), and student humanitarian projects.
attached: Bard College press releases
#20HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL FUNDRAISER
Announcement of High School Girls Softball team fundraising steak dinner at firehouse on Saturday, March 28 from 5:00-7:00 p.m., open to everyone.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcement of High School Girls Softball team fundraising steak dinner at firehouse on Saturday, March 28 from 5:00-7:00 p.m., open to everyone.
#21ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn the meeting.
What happened (2 motions)
failedvote: 2-1 (1 abstain)
Move to accept the resolution to relocate polling place District 5 from St. John's in Barrytown to Bard College campus with Councilman McKeon's modifications.
moved by Colgan · seconded by McKeon
passedvote: unanimous
Adjourn the meeting at 9:18 p.m.
moved by Colgan · seconded by McKeon