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Agenda (39 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.
#2Revised Supervisors Report
Accept the Supervisor's revised report dated February 28, 2010, showing opening balance $1,619,716.78, receipts $1,925,519.20, disbursed $638,285.35, and balance $2,906,950.63.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the Supervisor's revised report dated February 28, 2010, showing opening balance $1,619,716.78, receipts $1,925,519.20, disbursed $638,285.35, and balance $2,906,950.63.
#3Public Comment Period
Receive public comment from Dutchess County Legislator Ben Traudt regarding adolescent mental health forum and intermunicipal sewer project hearing; from Robert McKeon regarding NYSERDA grants and town cleanup event.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive public comment from Dutchess County Legislator Ben Traudt regarding adolescent mental health forum and intermunicipal sewer project hearing; from Robert McKeon regarding NYSERDA grants and town cleanup event.
#4Announcements
Councilwoman Strawinski announced various events occurring in Red Hook.
Action
Expected: info_only
Councilwoman Strawinski announced various events occurring in Red Hook.
#5Motion to Support NYS DOT Traffic Study at Route 9G & Forest Park, RhinebeckProposed motion
Support the Signors' concern for a change in the traffic light at Route 9G and Forest Park to provide signaling for left turns.
Action
Expected: vote
Support the Signors' concern for a change in the traffic light at Route 9G and Forest Park to provide signaling for left turns.
#6Red Hook Public Library – Barry RamageInformational
Receive presentation from Barry Ramage, President of the Red Hook Public Library Board of Trustees, and architect Peter Sweeny regarding library construction project for building addition to provide access to all floors including handicapped access.
Action
Expected: discussion
Receive presentation from Barry Ramage, President of the Red Hook Public Library Board of Trustees, and architect Peter Sweeny regarding library construction project for building addition to provide access to all floors including handicapped access.
#7CDBG – Linden Avenue Sidewalks – Dan WheelerInformational
Receive update from Town Engineer Dan Wheeler on CDBG 2009 project for sidewalk construction from Park Avenue in the Village down Linden Avenue to the Recreation Park, jointly applied for by Town and Village of Red Hook.
Action
Expected: discussion
Receive update from Town Engineer Dan Wheeler on CDBG 2009 project for sidewalk construction from Park Avenue in the Village down Linden Avenue to the Recreation Park, jointly applied for by Town and Village of Red Hook.
#8Noise Ordinance DiscussionInformational
Discuss noise ordinance provisions and potential adoption of more specific noise law to regulate unreasonable noise, including loud music during night hours.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss noise ordinance provisions and potential adoption of more specific noise law to regulate unreasonable noise, including loud music during night hours.
#9Reorganization – EDC ReappointmentsProposed motion
Reappoint Chris Clark and Theresa Haney to the Economic Development Committee with terms to expire December 31, 2011.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Chris Clark and Theresa Haney to the Economic Development Committee with terms to expire December 31, 2011.
#10Reorganization – EDC New AppointmentProposed motion
Appoint Chris Klose to the Economic Development Committee with term to expire December 31, 2011.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Chris Klose to the Economic Development Committee with term to expire December 31, 2011.
#11Reorganization – Senior Services Committee ReappointmentsProposed motion
Reappoint Jennifer Fivelsdal, Carl Dowden, Jean Duntz, Betty Bader, and Judy Carr to the Senior Services Committee with terms to expire December 31, 2011.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Jennifer Fivelsdal, Carl Dowden, Jean Duntz, Betty Bader, and Judy Carr to the Senior Services Committee with terms to expire December 31, 2011.
#12Reorganization – Planning Board and Other Board AppointmentsInformational
Discuss status of Planning Board alternate Brian Walker appointment, Assessment Review Board appointment pending Town Assessor Jeff Churchill recommendation at April 13 meeting, Community Preservation Fund Committee vacancy, and St. Margaret's Committee vacancies.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss status of Planning Board alternate Brian Walker appointment, Assessment Review Board appointment pending Town Assessor Jeff Churchill recommendation at April 13 meeting, Community Preservation Fund Committee vacancy, and St. Margaret's Committee vacancies.
#13Department Reports – Business Manager
Receive report from Business Manager Deborah Marks regarding franchise tax receipt information included in revised supervisors report.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report from Business Manager Deborah Marks regarding franchise tax receipt information included in revised supervisors report.
#14Department Reports – Budget OfficerInformational
Receive report from Budget Officer Rose Rider on multi-year capital planning process development using Office of NY State Comptroller guidelines.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report from Budget Officer Rose Rider on multi-year capital planning process development using Office of NY State Comptroller guidelines.
#15Department Reports – Building Inspector & Code Enforcement
Receive monthly report from Code Enforcement Officer Steve Cole and Zoning Enforcement Officer Bob Fennell including permit report, daily inspection report, complaints report, and permit fee report for March.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive monthly report from Code Enforcement Officer Steve Cole and Zoning Enforcement Officer Bob Fennell including permit report, daily inspection report, complaints report, and permit fee report for March.
#16Department Reports – Highway Department
Receive report from Highway Superintendent Bucky Coon on street sweeping, road raking, pothole patching, and brush and storm cleanup activities.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report from Highway Superintendent Bucky Coon on street sweeping, road raking, pothole patching, and brush and storm cleanup activities.
#17Department Reports – Recycling
Receive report from Recycling Manager TJ Hackett on recycling center operations, including Saturday sticker sales, roadway maintenance needs, and dumping violations.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report from Recycling Manager TJ Hackett on recycling center operations, including Saturday sticker sales, roadway maintenance needs, and dumping violations.
#18Department Reports – Water Department
Receive report from Water Department Chair Hank VanParys on filtration and chlorine status, Bard College water usage, tank level control modifications, hydrant flushing schedule, water storage tank inspection RFP, annual water quality report, and meter replacement considerations.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report from Water Department Chair Hank VanParys on filtration and chlorine status, Bard College water usage, tank level control modifications, hydrant flushing schedule, water storage tank inspection RFP, annual water quality report, and meter replacement considerations.
#19Committee Reports – Agriculture & Open Space Committee
Receive report from Councilman O'Neill on completion and mailing of survey for landowners in the Agriculture Business District, due April 5.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report from Councilman O'Neill on completion and mailing of survey for landowners in the Agriculture Business District, due April 5.
#20Committee Reports – CAC
Receive report from CAC Chair Brenda Cagle on Earth Day event participation and vernal pool study progress.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report from CAC Chair Brenda Cagle on Earth Day event participation and vernal pool study progress.
#21Committee Reports – Disaster Preparedness CommitteeInformational
Receive update on Town Emergency Action Plan, which is 99% updated and expected to be finalized by April 13 meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive update on Town Emergency Action Plan, which is 99% updated and expected to be finalized by April 13 meeting.
#22Committee Reports – EDC
Receive report from Councilwoman Strawinski on EDC meeting agenda, long-term and short-term goals, and committee structure.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report from Councilwoman Strawinski on EDC meeting agenda, long-term and short-term goals, and committee structure.
#23Committee Reports – Intermunicipal Task Force
Receive report from Chair Councilman O'Neill on Agriculture Business District survey and monitoring of sewer project.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report from Chair Councilman O'Neill on Agriculture Business District survey and monitoring of sewer project.
#24Committee Reports – Recreation Commission
Receive report from Recreation Commission Chair Doug Strawinski on park opening, debris cleanup, field and track preparation, baseball and softball practices, snack bar opening, and tree dedication event for Gordie Mergendahl and Bob Bowman on April 24.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report from Recreation Commission Chair Doug Strawinski on park opening, debris cleanup, field and track preparation, baseball and softball practices, snack bar opening, and tree dedication event for Gordie Mergendahl and Bob Bowman on April 24.
#25Committee Reports – St. Margaret's Committee
Receive report from Chair Paula Schoonmaker on historical marker language drafting, web page development, Hardscrabble Day display planning, and review of five architect submissions for Preservation Architect position.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report from Chair Paula Schoonmaker on historical marker language drafting, web page development, Hardscrabble Day display planning, and review of five architect submissions for Preservation Architect position.
#26Committee Reports – Senior Services Committee
Receive report from Chair Andrew Kehr on senior programs at Recreation Park, Medicare informational meeting on April 20, and AARP Tax Aid foundation free tax assistance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report from Chair Andrew Kehr on senior programs at Recreation Park, Medicare informational meeting on April 20, and AARP Tax Aid foundation free tax assistance.
#27Committee Reports – Trails Committee
Receive report on trails promotion event planning, including bike ride route within and near Village of Red Hook on May 16 from 1:00-3:00 p.m., promotional material preparation, and food and drinks arrangement.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report on trails promotion event planning, including bike ride route within and near Village of Red Hook on May 16 from 1:00-3:00 p.m., promotional material preparation, and food and drinks arrangement.
#28Committee Reports – Tree Preservation Committee
Receive report from Chair Nancy Guski on spring planting and Arbor Day plans, including school programs, poster contest, tree adoption, Arbor Day celebration at Recreation Park on May 1, wetlands cleanup, and grant submissions.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report from Chair Nancy Guski on spring planting and Arbor Day plans, including school programs, poster contest, tree adoption, Arbor Day celebration at Recreation Park on May 1, wetlands cleanup, and grant submissions.
#29Committee Reports – Zoning Review Committee
Receive report from Chair Susan Simon on lack of quorum at March 11 meeting, approval of alternate voting, and April 8 meeting with need for Agriculture & Open Space Committee representative.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report from Chair Susan Simon on lack of quorum at March 11 meeting, approval of alternate voting, and April 8 meeting with need for Agriculture & Open Space Committee representative.
#30Announcements – Apple Blossom Festival
Announce Apple Blossom Festival on May 8.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announce Apple Blossom Festival on May 8.
#31Police Report
Receive report from Police Chief Truitt on mass casualty drill at Bard College.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report from Police Chief Truitt on mass casualty drill at Bard College.
#32Correspondence
Receive correspondence from Ronald Foster regarding Red Hook library renovation, resident from Read Road requesting around-the-clock police protection, and Linda Page regarding noise ordinance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive correspondence from Ronald Foster regarding Red Hook library renovation, resident from Read Road requesting around-the-clock police protection, and Linda Page regarding noise ordinance.
#33Public Comment Period
Receive public comment from Susan Simon regarding PANDA 23 contribution and Time Warner negotiations, and from Robert McKeon regarding cleanup day volunteers and Farmers Market support.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive public comment from Susan Simon regarding PANDA 23 contribution and Time Warner negotiations, and from Robert McKeon regarding cleanup day volunteers and Farmers Market support.
#34Executive Session – Attorney/Client and Contract Negotiations
Enter Executive Session for attorney/client discussion and contract negotiations and hiring and firing of particular persons.
Action
Expected: discussion
Enter Executive Session for attorney/client discussion and contract negotiations and hiring and firing of particular persons.
#35Authorize Negotiation and Final Contract with Stephen Tilley as Preservation Architect for St. Margaret's HomeProposed motion
Authorize negotiation and final contract with Stephen Tilley as the Preservation Architect for St. Margaret's Home.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize negotiation and final contract with Stephen Tilley as the Preservation Architect for St. Margaret's Home.
#36Authorize Supervisor to Contact Sheriff's Office Regarding Special PatrolsProposed motion
Authorize the Supervisor to contact the Sheriff's Office and reduce special patrols for April, May, and June, with revisit at that time.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the Supervisor to contact the Sheriff's Office and reduce special patrols for April, May, and June, with revisit at that time.
#37Authorize Purchasing Agent to Research RFQ for AuditorProposed motion
Authorize Purchasing Agent Ted Kudzy to research an RFQ for an Auditor.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize Purchasing Agent Ted Kudzy to research an RFQ for an Auditor.
#38Authorize Appointment of James P. Kelly as Special ProsecutorProposed motion
Authorize the appointment of James P. Kelly as Special Prosecutor for six months at $250 per session, projected two sessions per month, for prosecution of vehicle and traffic cases in the Town of Red Hook beginning May 1.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the appointment of James P. Kelly as Special Prosecutor for six months at $250 per session, projected two sessions per month, for prosecution of vehicle and traffic cases in the Town of Red Hook beginning May 1.
#39Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn the meeting.