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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
Pledge of Allegiance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Conservation Advisory Committee Presentation on Energy Star ProposalInformational
Conservation Advisory Committee to make a fifteen minute presentation in response to questions from the public comment period at the previous Town Board meeting regarding the Energy Star proposal.
Action
Expected: discussion
Conservation Advisory Committee to make a fifteen minute presentation in response to questions from the public comment period at the previous Town Board meeting regarding the Energy Star proposal.
#3Energy Star Public HearingPublic hearing notice
Public hearing on the Energy Star program for residential construction in the Town of Red Hook.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public hearing on the Energy Star program for residential construction in the Town of Red Hook.
#4Town Clerk's Report
Accept the Town Clerk's report for the period February 1 to February 28, 2009, including local shares remitted, county and state payments, Water District #1 fourth quarter report, and tax collection status.
Action
Expected: info_only
Accept the Town Clerk's report for the period February 1 to February 28, 2009, including local shares remitted, county and state payments, Water District #1 fourth quarter report, and tax collection status.
#5Correspondence – Net Metering Status and Highway MaintenanceInformational
Receive correspondence from Central Hudson regarding net metering qualification for the Town's solar installation and report from Highway Superintendent on downed limbs and brush cleanup from ice storms.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive correspondence from Central Hudson regarding net metering qualification for the Town's solar installation and report from Highway Superintendent on downed limbs and brush cleanup from ice storms.
#6Budget Adjustment – 2009Proposed motion
Appropriate $42,000 from the General B Fund and transfer to the Highway DB Fund as inter-fund revenue to cover increased winter storm costs and establish a $20,000 buffer fund balance.
Action
Expected: vote
Appropriate $42,000 from the General B Fund and transfer to the Highway DB Fund as inter-fund revenue to cover increased winter storm costs and establish a $20,000 buffer fund balance.
#7Scoping Status – Centers and Greenspace PlanInformational
Receive update on Centers and Greenspace Plan Scoping Project, including comments from Planning Board and letter to NY State Department of Agriculture & Markets regarding farming definitions.
Action
Expected: discussion
Receive update on Centers and Greenspace Plan Scoping Project, including comments from Planning Board and letter to NY State Department of Agriculture & Markets regarding farming definitions.
#8Ethics Board – District 5 Polling Place ResolutionInformational
Receive letter from Ethics Board Chair Fred Cartier regarding the District 5 polling place resolution and letter from Election Board Commissioner Dave Gamache clarifying that the Town does not have authority to designate polling places.
Action
Expected: discussion
Receive letter from Ethics Board Chair Fred Cartier regarding the District 5 polling place resolution and letter from Election Board Commissioner Dave Gamache clarifying that the Town does not have authority to designate polling places.
#9Highway Garage – Rokeby Road ConsiderationInformationaltabled-from-prior
Discuss the Rokeby Road site for a potential Highway Garage relocation, including cost estimates for Phase II environmental study and feedback from Village mayors and Highway Superintendent.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss the Rokeby Road site for a potential Highway Garage relocation, including cost estimates for Phase II environmental study and feedback from Village mayors and Highway Superintendent.
#10Intermunicipal Agreement: Building Department/Zoning Enforcement Officer in Town of Red Hook and Village of TivoliContract review
Approve the intermunicipal agreement for Building Department and Zoning Enforcement Officer services between the Town of Red Hook and Village of Tivoli.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve the intermunicipal agreement for Building Department and Zoning Enforcement Officer services between the Town of Red Hook and Village of Tivoli.
attached: Exhibit A – Plan for Intermunicipal Services
#11Reorganization – 2009 – Agriculture & Open Space Committee
Address vacancies and appointments to the Agriculture & Open Space Committee.
Action
Expected: discussion
Address vacancies and appointments to the Agriculture & Open Space Committee.
#12Reorganization – 2009 – Community Preservation Fund Committee
Reappoint Phil Seymour to the Community Preservation Fund Committee and consider appointment of Jay Levine.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Phil Seymour to the Community Preservation Fund Committee and consider appointment of Jay Levine.
#13Reorganization – 2009 – Design Review Committee
Reappoint Geoff Carter as Chair and Chris Gilbert and George Michael as members to the Design/Hamlet Review Committee.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Geoff Carter as Chair and Chris Gilbert and George Michael as members to the Design/Hamlet Review Committee.
#14Reorganization – 2009 – Disaster Preparedness Committee
Reappoint at-large community members and representatives from Red Hook Central School District, Red Hook Ministerium, and Highway Department to the Disaster Preparedness Committee, and appoint Tim Muldoon as Chair.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint at-large community members and representatives from Red Hook Central School District, Red Hook Ministerium, and Highway Department to the Disaster Preparedness Committee, and appoint Tim Muldoon as Chair.
#15Reorganization – 2009 – Farmland Protection Committee
Reappoint MaryAnn Johnson, John Hardeman, Hank Van Parys, and Karen Schneller-MacDonald to the Farmland Protection Committee.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint MaryAnn Johnson, John Hardeman, Hank Van Parys, and Karen Schneller-MacDonald to the Farmland Protection Committee.
#16Reorganization – 2009 – Information Technology Committee
Reappoint Steve Cole, Claire Horst, and Deb Marks to the IT Committee.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Steve Cole, Claire Horst, and Deb Marks to the IT Committee.
#17Reorganization – 2009 – Planning Board
Reappoint Christine Kane to the Planning Board and appoint Pat Kelly to fill a vacancy; reappoint Christine Kane as Chair.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Christine Kane to the Planning Board and appoint Pat Kelly to fill a vacancy; reappoint Christine Kane as Chair.
#18Reorganization – 2009 – St. Margaret's Task Force
Appoint Peter Sweeney, Linda Keeling, and Rosemarie Zengen to the St. Margaret's Task Force and Doug Strawinski as consultant.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Peter Sweeney, Linda Keeling, and Rosemarie Zengen to the St. Margaret's Task Force and Doug Strawinski as consultant.
#19Reorganization – 2009 – Senior Services Committee
Reappoint Andrew Kehr, Rose Rider, and Kelly Mosher to the Senior Services Committee and reappoint Andrew Kehr as Chair.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Andrew Kehr, Rose Rider, and Kelly Mosher to the Senior Services Committee and reappoint Andrew Kehr as Chair.
#20Reorganization – 2009 – Transportation Committee
Continue work on assembling the Transportation Committee.
Action
Expected: discussion
Continue work on assembling the Transportation Committee.
#21Reorganization – 2009 – Tree Preservation Commission
Reappoint Karen Cardorette to the Tree Preservation Commission.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Karen Cardorette to the Tree Preservation Commission.
#22Reorganization – 2009 – Zoning Board of Appeals
Appoint Paul Marienthal to the ZBA, reappoint Tim Ross and John Douglas, and appoint Nick Annas as Chair.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Paul Marienthal to the ZBA, reappoint Tim Ross and John Douglas, and appoint Nick Annas as Chair.
#23Reorganization – 2009 – Zoning Review Committee
Reappoint at-large members and representatives from Planning Board, ZBA, ZEO, and CAC to the Zoning Review Committee, and reappoint Susan Simon as Chair.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint at-large members and representatives from Planning Board, ZBA, ZEO, and CAC to the Zoning Review Committee, and reappoint Susan Simon as Chair.
#24Public Comments
Open meeting for public comments.
Action
Expected: info_only
Open meeting for public comments.
#25Announcements
Announce upcoming events including Red Hook School District Peter Pan production, Census Bureau canvassing, Milan Youth Program community service project, Mohican history initiative, girl's softball fundraiser, and potential annual litter pickup day.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announce upcoming events including Red Hook School District Peter Pan production, Census Bureau canvassing, Milan Youth Program community service project, Mohican history initiative, girl's softball fundraiser, and potential annual litter pickup day.
#26Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.