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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Meetings/2010-03-09
Town Board · Monthly meeting

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26 agenda items · 0 motions · 0 substantive · 0 formal resolutions
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Agenda (26 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 monthly financial report for January 31, 2010 (Opening Balance $1,805,159.46; Receipts $343,764.86; Disbursed $529,207.54; Balance $1,619,716.78) with revised reclassified $3,000 PARKLANDS deposit and interest calculations.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the Supervisor's monthly financial report for January 31, 2010 (Opening Balance $1,805,159.46; Receipts $343,764.86; Disbursed $529,207.54; Balance $1,619,716.78) with revised reclassified $3,000 PARKLANDS deposit and interest calculations.
attached: Copy Attached
#3Supervisor's Report
Accept the Supervisor's monthly financial report for February 28, 2010 (Opening Balance $1,619,716.78; Receipts $1,733,869.20; Disbursed $446,734.73; Balance $2,906,851.25) with note that M&T Bank statement was not received at print date.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the Supervisor's monthly financial report for February 28, 2010 (Opening Balance $1,619,716.78; Receipts $1,733,869.20; Disbursed $446,734.73; Balance $2,906,851.25) with note that M&T Bank statement was not received at print date.
attached: Copy Attached
#4Budget AdjustmentsProposed motion
Approve budget adjustments for January 2010 as explained by Business Manager Deb Marks.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve budget adjustments for January 2010 as explained by Business Manager Deb Marks.
#5Public Comment Period
Open public comment period.
Action
Expected: info_only
Open public comment period.
#6AnnouncementsInformational
Supervisor Crane made announcements regarding: sewer district formation in Red Hook with public hearing scheduled for April 12 and public comment period closing June 7; free tax preparation services; Winnakee Land Trust conservation sessions on March 23 and April 6; census form completion; and Farmers Market on March 13.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor Crane made announcements regarding: sewer district formation in Red Hook with public hearing scheduled for April 12 and public comment period closing June 7; free tax preparation services; Winnakee Land Trust conservation sessions on March 23 and April 6; census form completion; and Farmers Market on March 13.
#7Recognition of CAC Scholarship Winner
Recognize and congratulate Bennett Brooks, Linden Avenue Middle School student, as recipient of the DEC Summer Camp Scholarship award.
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Expected: info_only
Recognize and congratulate Bennett Brooks, Linden Avenue Middle School student, as recipient of the DEC Summer Camp Scholarship award.
#8Resolution to Support Cell Tower MonopoleDraft resolution
Consider resolution to support cell tower monopole; Attorney Chale recommended waiting for engineer's report before proceeding.
Action
Expected: discussion
Consider resolution to support cell tower monopole; Attorney Chale recommended waiting for engineer's report before proceeding.
#9Resolution to Establish Capital Reserve Fund for BuildingDraft resolution
Authorize the establishment of a capital reserve fund for buildings and authorize an initial deposit of $50,000 transferred from the general fund.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the establishment of a capital reserve fund for buildings and authorize an initial deposit of $50,000 transferred from the general fund.
attached: Copy Attached
#10Resolution to Authorize Expenditure from Capital Reserve for Buildings for Town Hall Roof ReplacementDraft resolution
Authorize expenditure from the capital reserve for buildings not to exceed $20,000 for the Town Hall roof replacement project, subject to permissive referendum.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize expenditure from the capital reserve for buildings not to exceed $20,000 for the Town Hall roof replacement project, subject to permissive referendum.
attached: Copy Attached
#11IT Committee AppointmentProposed motion
Appoint Bill Moore to the IT Committee for a two-year term to expire December 31, 2011.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Bill Moore to the IT Committee for a two-year term to expire December 31, 2011.
#12Farmland Protection Committee Chair ReappointmentProposed motion
Reappoint Mary Ann Johnson as Chair of the Farmland Protection Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2010.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Mary Ann Johnson as Chair of the Farmland Protection Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2010.
#13Planning Board Alternate VacancyInformational
Consider letter of interest from Brian Walker for Planning Board alternate vacancy; awaiting response from Chair Christine Kane.
Action
Expected: discussion
Consider letter of interest from Brian Walker for Planning Board alternate vacancy; awaiting response from Chair Christine Kane.
#14ZBA Alternate ReappointmentProposed motion
Reappoint Trilby Sieverding as ZBA alternate for a term to expire December 31, 2011.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Trilby Sieverding as ZBA alternate for a term to expire December 31, 2011.
#15Zoning Review Committee Vacancy FillingInformational
Address vacancies on the Zoning Review Committee to restore quorum; matter to be addressed at March 24 meeting; representatives needed from Agriculture & Open Space and Economic Development Committee.
Action
Expected: discussion
Address vacancies on the Zoning Review Committee to restore quorum; matter to be addressed at March 24 meeting; representatives needed from Agriculture & Open Space and Economic Development Committee.
#16EDC Farmer Vacancy AppointmentProposed motion
Appoint Ben Shute to the Economic Development Committee to fill the farmer vacancy for a full two-year term to expire December 31, 2011.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Ben Shute to the Economic Development Committee to fill the farmer vacancy for a full two-year term to expire December 31, 2011.
#17Zoning Review Committee Voting Member RestructuringProposed motion
Include the Tivoli Village liaison and the Red Hook Village liaison as regular voting members of the Zoning Review Committee, reconstituting the committee from nine to eleven members.
Action
Expected: vote
Include the Tivoli Village liaison and the Red Hook Village liaison as regular voting members of the Zoning Review Committee, reconstituting the committee from nine to eleven members.
#18Correspondence - Light on Route 9G and Forest ParkInformational
Consider correspondence from Don and Karen Signor regarding traffic light on Route 9G and Forest Park; residents request Board support for resolution to DOT to conduct traffic study.
Action
Expected: discussion
Consider correspondence from Don and Karen Signor regarding traffic light on Route 9G and Forest Park; residents request Board support for resolution to DOT to conduct traffic study.
#19Correspondence - Jennifer Huber Thank You LetterInformational
Acknowledge thank you letter from Jennifer Huber, woman's history teacher, for Supervisor Crane's visit to her class.
Action
Expected: info_only
Acknowledge thank you letter from Jennifer Huber, woman's history teacher, for Supervisor Crane's visit to her class.
#20Correspondence - Barrytown GazetteInformational
Note latest issue of Barrytown Gazette containing interesting local information.
Action
Expected: info_only
Note latest issue of Barrytown Gazette containing interesting local information.
#21Correspondence - Budget Impact PresentationInformational
Note that Assemblyman Marcus Molinaro and Assemblyman Joel Miller will speak about budget impact on local municipalities at the Dutchess County Legislators meeting on March 19 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Action
Expected: info_only
Note that Assemblyman Marcus Molinaro and Assemblyman Joel Miller will speak about budget impact on local municipalities at the Dutchess County Legislators meeting on March 19 from 10 a.m. to noon.
#22Town Court Schedule ChangeInformational
Announce that effective May 1, 2010, Red Hook Town Court will adhere to the following schedule: Vehicle & Traffic and civil cases on first and third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.; Criminal calendar on fourth Thursday with Justice Martin's cases at 4:00 p.m. and Justice Triebwasser's cases at 6:00 p.m.; no court on second or fifth Thursday.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announce that effective May 1, 2010, Red Hook Town Court will adhere to the following schedule: Vehicle & Traffic and civil cases on first and third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.; Criminal calendar on fourth Thursday with Justice Martin's cases at 4:00 p.m. and Justice Triebwasser's cases at 6:00 p.m.; no court on second or fifth Thursday.
#23Correspondence - Dr. Barry Gurland Skateboard Ramp Noise MitigationInformational
Acknowledge letter from Dr. Barry Gurland expressing appreciation for efforts to muffle skateboard ramp noise and requesting to be kept informed of planning or developments affecting the area.
Action
Expected: info_only
Acknowledge letter from Dr. Barry Gurland expressing appreciation for efforts to muffle skateboard ramp noise and requesting to be kept informed of planning or developments affecting the area.
#24Public Comment - North Drive Drainage CorrectionInformational
Address public inquiry from Jeffrey May regarding status of North Drive drainage correction issue and ongoing discussions with Town Engineer.
Action
Expected: discussion
Address public inquiry from Jeffrey May regarding status of North Drive drainage correction issue and ongoing discussions with Town Engineer.
#25Executive Session
Go into executive session for the purpose of the hiring or firing of an individual.
Action
Expected: info_only
Go into executive session for the purpose of the hiring or firing of an individual.
#26Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.