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Agenda (22 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.
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Expected: info_only
Opening pledge of allegiance.
#2Town Clerk's Report
Town Clerk Sue McCann reported on office activities for February 2013, including revenue collected, licenses issued, and administrative tasks.
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Town Clerk Sue McCann reported on office activities for February 2013, including revenue collected, licenses issued, and administrative tasks.
#3Announcements
Supervisor Crane and Councilwoman Cagle made announcements regarding Town Board meeting locations, raffle solicitation policy, and the Red Hook CAN Literary Festival.
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Supervisor Crane and Councilwoman Cagle made announcements regarding Town Board meeting locations, raffle solicitation policy, and the Red Hook CAN Literary Festival.
#4Public Comment Period
Supervisor Crane opened the floor for public comments.
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Supervisor Crane opened the floor for public comments.
#5Intermunicipal Agreement with RHCSD for Shared Services Regarding Recreational FacilitiesDraft resolution
Authorize execution of an intermunicipal agreement for shared services regarding recreational facilities with the Red Hook Central School District.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize execution of an intermunicipal agreement for shared services regarding recreational facilities with the Red Hook Central School District.
attached: Resolution
#6Amend Shared Services Resolution 2013 #9 to Include the Village of Tivoli in the Joint ApplicationDraft resolution
Authorize the Town Board to submit a joint Town and Village application to the Department of State for a Local Government Efficiency Grant to study shared highway services, amended to include the Village of Tivoli.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the Town Board to submit a joint Town and Village application to the Department of State for a Local Government Efficiency Grant to study shared highway services, amended to include the Village of Tivoli.
attached: Resolution
#7Justice Court Grant 2013 – Town Justice Jonah TriebwasserInformational
Town Justice Triebwasser reported on a $2,500 grant obtained for capital expenses including courtroom painting and window shades, and noted the Court has received over $71,000 in grants since 2007.
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Town Justice Triebwasser reported on a $2,500 grant obtained for capital expenses including courtroom painting and window shades, and noted the Court has received over $71,000 in grants since 2007.
#8Correspondence Regarding Mill Road School Parking on the Road – Highway Superintendent Theresa BurkeInformational
Highway Superintendent Burke requested Board approval to send a response to the Red Hook School District regarding Rockefeller Lane no parking signs, recommending the signs remain in place for safety reasons.
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Expected: discussion
Highway Superintendent Burke requested Board approval to send a response to the Red Hook School District regarding Rockefeller Lane no parking signs, recommending the signs remain in place for safety reasons.
#9Anderson Commons Application to Planning Board – Ken KearneyProposed motion
Authorize the Town Attorney to meet with the Village Attorney regarding density transfer for the Anderson Commons development, and investigate a density variance with the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the Town Attorney to meet with the Village Attorney regarding density transfer for the Anderson Commons development, and investigate a density variance with the Zoning Board of Appeals.
attached: Site plans
#10City University of New York to US Dept. of Energy's DEF-FOA-0000788 Solar Rooftop Challenge II: Authorizing Supervisor to Sign Letter of CommitmentProposed motion
Authorize the Supervisor to sign a letter of commitment for the Solar Rooftop Challenge II grant application through the Department of Energy.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the Supervisor to sign a letter of commitment for the Solar Rooftop Challenge II grant application through the Department of Energy.
#11Planning Fees DiscussionInformational
Review a comparison of planning fees between Red Hook and other towns, and consider alternatives for fee adjustment; matter to be brought back on the next agenda.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review a comparison of planning fees between Red Hook and other towns, and consider alternatives for fee adjustment; matter to be brought back on the next agenda.
attached: Fee comparison
#12Reorganization – PANDA Alternate
Appoint Mark Durand as PANDA Alternate.
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Expected: vote
Appoint Mark Durand as PANDA Alternate.
#13Reorganization – Design Review/Hamlet Committee
Appoint R. Michael Brown to the Design Review/Hamlet Committee for a term to expire 12/31/13, and reappoint Chris Gilbert as Chair and Chris Gilbert and George Michael as members.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint R. Michael Brown to the Design Review/Hamlet Committee for a term to expire 12/31/13, and reappoint Chris Gilbert as Chair and Chris Gilbert and George Michael as members.
#14Reorganization – Greenway & Trails Committee
Appoint Rich Schiafo to the Greenway & Trails Committee for a term to expire 12/31/2013.
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Expected: vote
Appoint Rich Schiafo to the Greenway & Trails Committee for a term to expire 12/31/2013.
#15Reorganization – Intermunicipal Task Force
Appoint Ann Rubin as CAC representative to the Intermunicipal Task Force.
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Expected: vote
Appoint Ann Rubin as CAC representative to the Intermunicipal Task Force.
#16Reports – Police, Red Hook
Supervisor Crane reported February police activity: 34 incidents, 3 arrests, and 23 tickets issued.
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Supervisor Crane reported February police activity: 34 incidents, 3 arrests, and 23 tickets issued.
#17Reports – DC Sheriff's Office
Report on February incidents: 100 incidents reported by the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.
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Report on February incidents: 100 incidents reported by the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.
#18Reports – Recreation Commission
Councilman O'Neill read the Recreation Commission report covering the Rec. Park Extension project, public hearing scheduled for April 9, land use designation, user fee resolution, and spring maintenance projects.
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Councilman O'Neill read the Recreation Commission report covering the Rec. Park Extension project, public hearing scheduled for April 9, land use designation, user fee resolution, and spring maintenance projects.
#19CorrespondenceInformational
Supervisor Crane referred to correspondence received regarding the development plan on Feller-Newmark Road and concerns about individual sites in the developer's proposal.
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Supervisor Crane referred to correspondence received regarding the development plan on Feller-Newmark Road and concerns about individual sites in the developer's proposal.
#20Public Comment Period
Supervisor Crane opened the floor for public comments.
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Supervisor Crane opened the floor for public comments.
#21Executive Session
Enter executive session for the purpose of discussing the hiring/firing of a particular individual.
Action
Expected: vote
Enter executive session for the purpose of discussing the hiring/firing of a particular individual.
#22Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn the meeting.