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35 agenda items · 11 motions · 7 substantive · 4 formal resolutions
Agenda (35 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 of meeting with Pledge of Allegiance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Opening of meeting with Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Supervisor's Report — January 1–31, 2008
Accept Supervisor's financial report for January 2008 (Opening Balance $1,777,948.14; Receipts $628,830.42; Disbursed $830,436.35; Balance $1,576,342.21).
Action
Expected: vote
Accept Supervisor's financial report for January 2008 (Opening Balance $1,777,948.14; Receipts $628,830.42; Disbursed $830,436.35; Balance $1,576,342.21).
#3Supervisor's Report — February 1–29, 2008
Accept Supervisor's financial report for February 2008 (Opening Balance $1,576,342.21; Receipts $1,929,969.48; Disbursed $625,500.07; Balance $2,880,811.62).
Action
Expected: vote
Accept Supervisor's financial report for February 2008 (Opening Balance $1,576,342.21; Receipts $1,929,969.48; Disbursed $625,500.07; Balance $2,880,811.62).
#4Ruth Oja Environmental Scholarship AnnouncementInformational
Announce availability of $500 Ruth Oja Environmental Scholarship for Red Hook High School seniors, managed by Community Foundation of Dutchess County, with application deadline April 1, 2008.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announce availability of $500 Ruth Oja Environmental Scholarship for Red Hook High School seniors, managed by Community Foundation of Dutchess County, with application deadline April 1, 2008.
#5Town Clerk's Report — February 1–29, 2008
Accept Town Clerk's monthly report for February 2008 (Total Local Shares $2,700.23; County Dog Licenses $84.60; NYS Ag & Markets $15.00; NYS Health Marriage Licenses $90.00; NYS Environmental Conservation $14.17; Total State, County, Local Revenues $2,904.00).
Action
Expected: vote
Accept Town Clerk's monthly report for February 2008 (Total Local Shares $2,700.23; County Dog Licenses $84.60; NYS Ag & Markets $15.00; NYS Health Marriage Licenses $90.00; NYS Environmental Conservation $14.17; Total State, County, Local Revenues $2,904.00).
#6Town Clerk's Office Hours and Events AnnouncementInformational
Announce Town Clerk's Office will be open Saturday, March 29, 2008, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. for Recycle Center sticker sales, and Youth Fishing Contest scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Red Hook Recreation Park at 8:00 a.m.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announce Town Clerk's Office will be open Saturday, March 29, 2008, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. for Recycle Center sticker sales, and Youth Fishing Contest scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Red Hook Recreation Park at 8:00 a.m.
#7Resolution #17 2008 — Adoption of Local Law No. 4 of 2008, Amending Chapter 60, Disaster and Emergency PreparednessDraft resolution
Adopt Local Law No. 4 of 2008 amending Chapter 60 of the Red Hook Town Code regarding Disaster and Emergency Preparedness.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt Local Law No. 4 of 2008 amending Chapter 60 of the Red Hook Town Code regarding Disaster and Emergency Preparedness.
attached: Resolution
#8Public Comment Period — Disaster Preparedness Plan
Public comment on Disaster Preparedness Plan and accessibility of information.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public comment on Disaster Preparedness Plan and accessibility of information.
#9Agricultural & Open Space Committee ReportInformational
Report from Ag & Open Space Committee on farm map brochure development, West Kerley Corners property protection, Community Preservation Plan, and ORPS assessment program discussion.
Action
Expected: discussion
Report from Ag & Open Space Committee on farm map brochure development, West Kerley Corners property protection, Community Preservation Plan, and ORPS assessment program discussion.
#10Red Hook Fire Contract — Amendment DiscussionContract review
Review and discuss proposed amendment to Fire Protection District Fire Service Agreement between Town of Red Hook and Village of Red Hook regarding worker's compensation cost adjustment.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review and discuss proposed amendment to Fire Protection District Fire Service Agreement between Town of Red Hook and Village of Red Hook regarding worker's compensation cost adjustment.
#11Resolution #18 2008 — Public Hearing Notice for Fire Service Agreement AmendmentDraft resolution
Establish public hearing for Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at 7:15 p.m. to consider Amendment No. 2 to Fire Protection District Fire Service Agreement between Town of Red Hook and Village of Red Hook for 2007 and 2008.
Action
Expected: vote
Establish public hearing for Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at 7:15 p.m. to consider Amendment No. 2 to Fire Protection District Fire Service Agreement between Town of Red Hook and Village of Red Hook for 2007 and 2008.
attached: Resolution
#12Senior Services Committee AppointmentsProposed motion
Appoint members to Senior Services Committee: Kelly Mosher (term to expire December 31, 2008); Betty Bader, Carl Dowden, Jeanne Duntz, Judy Carr, and Jennifer Fivelsdal (terms to expire December 31, 2009). Andrew Kehr is Chairman. Councilman Colgan is liaison.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint members to Senior Services Committee: Kelly Mosher (term to expire December 31, 2008); Betty Bader, Carl Dowden, Jeanne Duntz, Judy Carr, and Jennifer Fivelsdal (terms to expire December 31, 2009). Andrew Kehr is Chairman. Councilman Colgan is liaison.
#13Tree Preservation Commission AppointmentProposed motion
Appoint Linda Keeling to Tree Preservation Commission with term to expire December 31, 2009.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Linda Keeling to Tree Preservation Commission with term to expire December 31, 2009.
#14Zoning Board of Appeals AppointmentInformational
Review letters of interest and resumes for ZBA vacancy; Board decided to have ZBA review materials and make decision at March 26 meeting. Trilby Sieverding recommended by ZBA Chair.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review letters of interest and resumes for ZBA vacancy; Board decided to have ZBA review materials and make decision at March 26 meeting. Trilby Sieverding recommended by ZBA Chair.
#15Conservation Advisory Council VacancyInformational
Announce vacancy on Conservation Advisory Council created by Owen O'Connor's resignation; letters of interest due by March 19, 2008.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announce vacancy on Conservation Advisory Council created by Owen O'Connor's resignation; letters of interest due by March 19, 2008.
#16Information Technology Working GroupOthertabled-from-prior
Discussion of Information Technology working group.
Action
Expected: unknown
Discussion of Information Technology working group.
#17Community Preservation Fund Committee AppointmentsInformational
Discuss composition and appointment of Community Preservation Fund Advisory Committee; approximately 16 people have expressed interest. Committee should have 5 or 7 members (Supervisor Crane recommends 7) with diverse experience including at least one active farmer and business expertise. As of February 29, 2008, $175,419 has been collected from transfer tax since August 2007.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss composition and appointment of Community Preservation Fund Advisory Committee; approximately 16 people have expressed interest. Committee should have 5 or 7 members (Supervisor Crane recommends 7) with diverse experience including at least one active farmer and business expertise. As of February 29, 2008, $175,419 has been collected from transfer tax since August 2007.
#18LOSAP Agreement Intermunicipal RepresentativesProposed motion
Appoint Rose Rider as at-large member and Councilman Robert Latimer as Town Board representative to serve on intermunicipal agreement oversight committee for LOSAP pension plan between Town of Red Hook, Village of Tivoli, and Village of Red Hook.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Rose Rider as at-large member and Councilman Robert Latimer as Town Board representative to serve on intermunicipal agreement oversight committee for LOSAP pension plan between Town of Red Hook, Village of Tivoli, and Village of Red Hook.
#19Resolution #19 2008 — Police Protection Agreement with Village of Red Hook for 2008Draft resolution
Approve Police Protection Agreement between Town of Red Hook and Village of Red Hook for 2008, with hourly rate increased from $42 to $54 per hour and per-mile cost increased from $0.485 to $0.505, and clarification of administrative time inclusion.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve Police Protection Agreement between Town of Red Hook and Village of Red Hook for 2008, with hourly rate increased from $42 to $54 per hour and per-mile cost increased from $0.485 to $0.505, and clarification of administrative time inclusion.
attached: Contract
#20Ag & Markets — Dog Kennel Contract with Dr. MacDonaldContract review
Update and revise contract with Dr. MacDonald, veterinarian, for kenneling stray dogs; contract last dated December 2005 and requires renewal. Address contradictory language regarding euthanasia obligations and handling of hostile/aggressive dogs.
Action
Expected: discussion
Update and revise contract with Dr. MacDonald, veterinarian, for kenneling stray dogs; contract last dated December 2005 and requires renewal. Address contradictory language regarding euthanasia obligations and handling of hostile/aggressive dogs.
#21Association of Towns Convention ReportInformational
Report on annual Association of Towns conference attended by Board members and Town staff; discussion of continuing education credits, workshops on shared services, preservation issues, consolidation of resources, and vendor information.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on annual Association of Towns conference attended by Board members and Town staff; discussion of continuing education credits, workshops on shared services, preservation issues, consolidation of resources, and vendor information.
#22Winnakee Land Trust ProposalInformational
Consider Winnakee Land Trust proposal to support their intermunicipal land trust service at annual fee of $5,000.
Action
Expected: discussion
Consider Winnakee Land Trust proposal to support their intermunicipal land trust service at annual fee of $5,000.
#23Town Board Rules and Procedures — Resolution #20 2008Draft resolution
Adopt resolution establishing rules of order for Town Board meetings, including presiding officer, quorum, order of business, agenda closure (Friday before Monday meeting), public comment period procedures, decorum, written communications, recording of meetings, disturbances, and suspension or modification provisions.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt resolution establishing rules of order for Town Board meetings, including presiding officer, quorum, order of business, agenda closure (Friday before Monday meeting), public comment period procedures, decorum, written communications, recording of meetings, disturbances, and suspension or modification provisions.
attached: Resolution
#24Affordable Housing Revisions — Architect/Builder ReviewPolicy draft
Review revisions to affordable housing policy; Attorney Chale to work on revisions.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review revisions to affordable housing policy; Attorney Chale to work on revisions.
#25Correspondence — Route 9 Sidewalk Project MappingInformational
Acknowledge letter from Jay Trapp (Town Engineer) to NYS Department of Transportation requesting mapping of sidewalk area on west side of Route 9; project funded by grant.
Action
Expected: info_only
Acknowledge letter from Jay Trapp (Town Engineer) to NYS Department of Transportation requesting mapping of sidewalk area on west side of Route 9; project funded by grant.
#26Correspondence — Recycling Center Site Environmental ReviewInformational
Acknowledge letter from David Pollack, Environmental Engineer, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, regarding recycling center site meeting; Supervisor Crane and Councilwoman Strawinski to meet with him March 24; Morris & Associates to provide advice on resolving recycling issues.
Action
Expected: info_only
Acknowledge letter from David Pollack, Environmental Engineer, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, regarding recycling center site meeting; Supervisor Crane and Councilwoman Strawinski to meet with him March 24; Morris & Associates to provide advice on resolving recycling issues.
#27Correspondence — Automatic Defibrillators for Town BuildingInformational
Address Assessor Jeffrey Churchill's communication regarding lack of automatic defibrillators in Town Building; Councilman Latimer referred matter to grant researcher to obtain two units (one for Town Building, one for Garage).
Action
Expected: discussion
Address Assessor Jeffrey Churchill's communication regarding lack of automatic defibrillators in Town Building; Councilman Latimer referred matter to grant researcher to obtain two units (one for Town Building, one for Garage).
#28Correspondence — Town Board Meeting RecordingInformational
Acknowledge Susan Simon's offer to tape Town Board meetings on volunteer basis; Supervisor Crane requested identification of backup representative.
Action
Expected: info_only
Acknowledge Susan Simon's offer to tape Town Board meetings on volunteer basis; Supervisor Crane requested identification of backup representative.
#29Correspondence — Letters ReceivedInformational
Acknowledge receipt of letters from Ralph Frisenda (regarding integrity of person discussed at prior meeting), Betty Mae VanParys, Owen O'Connor, Harold Ramsey, and Attorneys Freeman and Howard (regarding recreation fees for Hansens); items to be on March 26 agenda.
Action
Expected: info_only
Acknowledge receipt of letters from Ralph Frisenda (regarding integrity of person discussed at prior meeting), Betty Mae VanParys, Owen O'Connor, Harold Ramsey, and Attorneys Freeman and Howard (regarding recreation fees for Hansens); items to be on March 26 agenda.
#30Correspondence — Anderson Commons DocumentationInformational
Provide documentation on Anderson Commons history; Planning Clerk Patrick Kelly provided timeline to Board members.
Action
Expected: info_only
Provide documentation on Anderson Commons history; Planning Clerk Patrick Kelly provided timeline to Board members.
#31Public Comment Period — Former Town Attorney Albert Trezza
Public comment regarding memo written by former Town Attorney Albert Trezza; Trezza clarified authorship, dating, and distribution protocol for the memo.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public comment regarding memo written by former Town Attorney Albert Trezza; Trezza clarified authorship, dating, and distribution protocol for the memo.
#32Public Comment Period — Public Comment Rules and Equal Treatment
Public comment regarding application of public comment period rules and equal treatment of speakers.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public comment regarding application of public comment period rules and equal treatment of speakers.
#33Public Comment Period — Accessibility Improvements
Public comment requesting clip-on microphones for improved hearing accessibility; Councilman Latimer reported FM system test pending arrival of splitter cable.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public comment requesting clip-on microphones for improved hearing accessibility; Councilman Latimer reported FM system test pending arrival of splitter cable.
#34Public Comment Period — Open Line of Communication
Public comment requesting open line of communication and allowance for public input without sign-in sheet requirement.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public comment requesting open line of communication and allowance for public input without sign-in sheet requirement.
#35Adjournment
Adjourn meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn meeting.
What happened (11 motions)
passedvote: 3-0
Accept the Supervisor's report for the period January 1, 2008 to January 31, 2008.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Strawinski
passedvote: 3-0
Accept the Supervisor's report for the period February 1, 2008 to February 29, 2008.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Strawinski
passedvote: 3-0
Accept the Town Clerk's monthly report for the period February 1, 2008 to February 29, 2008.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Strawinski
Adopt Resolution 17-2008 authorizing the adoption of Local Law No. 4 of 2008, amending Chapter 60 'Disaster and Emergency Preparedness' of the Red Hook Town Code.
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan
Adopt Resolution 18-2008 establishing Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 7:15 p.m. for a public hearing regarding approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Fire Protection District Fire Service Agreement between the Town of Red Hook and the Village of Red Hook for 2007 and 2008.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Latimer
passedoperationalvote: 4-0
Appoint Kelly Mosher to the Senior Services Committee with term expiring December 31, 2008, and appoint Betty Bader, Carl Dowden, Jeanne Duntz, Judy Carr, and Jennifer Fivelsdal with terms expiring December 31, 2009.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Strawinski
passedoperationalvote: 4-0
Appoint Linda Keeling to the Tree Preservation Commission with a term expiring December 31, 2009.
moved by Crane · seconded by Strawinski
passedoperationalvote: 4-0
Appoint Rose Rider as at-large member and Councilman Rob Latimer as Town Board representative to the LOSAP (Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Plan) intermunicipal agreement representing the Town of Red Hook, Village of Tivoli, and Village of Red Hook.
moved by Crane · seconded by Strawinski
Adopt Resolution 19-2008 approving a Police Protection Agreement between the Town of Red Hook and the Village of Red Hook for 2008.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Crane
Adopt Resolution 20-2008 approving Rules of Order for meetings of the Town Board.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Strawinski
passedvote: 4-0
Adjourn the meeting at 9:27 p.m.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Strawinski