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Agenda (18 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.
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Expected: info_only
Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Review of Rules of Order for MeetingsInformational
Supervisor Crane reviewed rules of order for meetings prepared by the Town Attorney in January, covering conduct at public hearings and board meetings.
Action
Expected: discussion
Supervisor Crane reviewed rules of order for meetings prepared by the Town Attorney in January, covering conduct at public hearings and board meetings.
#3Public Comment Period
Fifteen-minute public comment period.
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Fifteen-minute public comment period.
#4Presentation from Winnakee Land Trust's Executive Director Lucy HaydenInformational
Lucy Hayden and Sally Mazzarella presented Winnakee Land Trust's proposal for an intermunicipal service to hold and monitor conservation easements in northwestern Dutchess County as a pilot program.
Action
Expected: discussion
Lucy Hayden and Sally Mazzarella presented Winnakee Land Trust's proposal for an intermunicipal service to hold and monitor conservation easements in northwestern Dutchess County as a pilot program.
#5Assessor Report
Assessor Jeff Churchill reported on 2007 annual aid certification, Census 2010 update, exemption renewal processing, assessment review proceedings, property transfer reports, and 2008 revaluation work.
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Expected: info_only
Assessor Jeff Churchill reported on 2007 annual aid certification, Census 2010 update, exemption renewal processing, assessment review proceedings, property transfer reports, and 2008 revaluation work.
#6Recycling Report
Councilwoman Strawinski reported on the status of the exchange center accessibility, noting weather delays.
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Councilwoman Strawinski reported on the status of the exchange center accessibility, noting weather delays.
#7Planning Board Report
Planning Board Clerk Patrick Kelly reported on February meetings, approvals of subdivisions and lot line alteration, and requested Town Board approval of qualified organizations or individuals to provide required annual training for Planning Board members.
Action
Expected: vote
Planning Board Clerk Patrick Kelly reported on February meetings, approvals of subdivisions and lot line alteration, and requested Town Board approval of qualified organizations or individuals to provide required annual training for Planning Board members.
attached: Resolution
#8Zoning Board of Appeals Report
ZBA Chair Tim Ross reported no updates, noted upcoming special and regular meetings, and reported three letters of interest for a ZBA opening.
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ZBA Chair Tim Ross reported no updates, noted upcoming special and regular meetings, and reported three letters of interest for a ZBA opening.
#9Dog Control Report
Councilman Latimer reported that Dog Control Officer Cecil Moore picked up five dogs in February, all of which were returned to their owners.
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Expected: info_only
Councilman Latimer reported that Dog Control Officer Cecil Moore picked up five dogs in February, all of which were returned to their owners.
#10Community Advisory Committee Report
CAC Chair Brenda Cagle reported on member resignation, vacancy, request for bicycle racks, Ruth Oja Environmental Scholarship applications, aquifer ordinance review with Bard College, energy audit program with Chamber of Commerce, and upcoming March meeting agenda.
Action
Expected: info_only
CAC Chair Brenda Cagle reported on member resignation, vacancy, request for bicycle racks, Ruth Oja Environmental Scholarship applications, aquifer ordinance review with Bard College, energy audit program with Chamber of Commerce, and upcoming March meeting agenda.
#11Economic Development Committee Report
EDC Chairman Doug Moat reported on committee activities, collaboration with Chamber of Commerce on internet marketing, tax assessment data analysis across Dutchess County towns, and anticipated recommendations within 45-60 days on development concepts to address property tax imbalance.
Action
Expected: info_only
EDC Chairman Doug Moat reported on committee activities, collaboration with Chamber of Commerce on internet marketing, tax assessment data analysis across Dutchess County towns, and anticipated recommendations within 45-60 days on development concepts to address property tax imbalance.
#12St. Margaret's Committee Report
Paula Schoonmaker reported on NYS Parks grant program orientation, contract requirements, and requested Board approval of funds to engage two appraisers for property valuation as required by the State before contract signing.
Action
Expected: vote
Paula Schoonmaker reported on NYS Parks grant program orientation, contract requirements, and requested Board approval of funds to engage two appraisers for property valuation as required by the State before contract signing.
#13Greenway and Trails Committee Report
Howie Callies reported on pursuit of a connecting trail between the High School and new recreation park land, noting many parties and issues to address before further details can be shared.
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Howie Callies reported on pursuit of a connecting trail between the High School and new recreation park land, noting many parties and issues to address before further details can be shared.
#14Tree Preservation Commission Report
Nancy Guski reported that the commission is nearly at full membership and will meet once complete.
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Nancy Guski reported that the commission is nearly at full membership and will meet once complete.
#15Building Department Report
Supervisor Crane reported that three building permits were issued and two Certificate of Occupancy fees totaling $460 were collected in February.
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Supervisor Crane reported that three building permits were issued and two Certificate of Occupancy fees totaling $460 were collected in February.
#16Red Hook School District Liaison Report
Councilwoman Strawinski reported on a student fatality, school district roofing project, and upcoming demographic study to be shared with the Town.
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Councilwoman Strawinski reported on a student fatality, school district roofing project, and upcoming demographic study to be shared with the Town.
#17Bard College Liaison Report
Councilwoman Strawinski reported on Bard Professor Joan Tower's Grammy awards and student volunteer work in New Orleans.
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Expected: info_only
Councilwoman Strawinski reported on Bard Professor Joan Tower's Grammy awards and student volunteer work in New Orleans.
#18Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn the meeting.