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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 pledge of allegiance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Opening pledge of allegiance.
#2Supervisor's Report
Accept Supervisor's financial reports for January and February 2013 with budget adjustments.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept Supervisor's financial reports for January and February 2013 with budget adjustments.
#3Voucher Approval
Accept abstract of vouchers for February (vouchers #15816–#15920, total $130,112.37) and March (vouchers #15921–#16029, total $339,233.17).
Action
Expected: vote
Accept abstract of vouchers for February (vouchers #15816–#15920, total $130,112.37) and March (vouchers #15921–#16029, total $339,233.17).
#4RESOLUTION 2013 # 16 — HONORING ANDREW CHARLES POPE IN ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUTDraft resolution
Approve resolution honoring Andrew Charles Pope for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve resolution honoring Andrew Charles Pope for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
attached: Resolution
#5RESOLUTION 2013 # 17 — HONORING WILLIAM MATTHEW ESPANA GROSS IN ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUTDraft resolution
Approve resolution honoring William Matthew Espana Gross for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve resolution honoring William Matthew Espana Gross for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
attached: Resolution
#6AnnouncementsInformational
Announce upcoming events: Dutchess County EDC Annual Breakfast (May 9), Dutchess Land Conservancy conservation easements course (April 29), and investigation of removal of former highway garage.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announce upcoming events: Dutchess County EDC Annual Breakfast (May 9), Dutchess Land Conservancy conservation easements course (April 29), and investigation of removal of former highway garage.
#7Public Comment
Open floor for public comments.
Action
Expected: discussion
Open floor for public comments.
#8RESOLUTION 2013 # 18 — ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THE REQUIRED AUDIT OF THE TOWN OF RED HOOK JUSTICE COURT WAS CONDUCTEDDraft resolution
Approve resolution acknowledging that the required audit of the Town of Red Hook Justice Court was conducted.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve resolution acknowledging that the required audit of the Town of Red Hook Justice Court was conducted.
attached: Resolution
#9RESOLUTION 2013 # 19 — AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO ENGAGE THE TOWN ENGINEER TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF REMOVING THE OLD HIGHWAY GARAGEDraft resolution
Authorize the Supervisor to engage the Town Engineer to determine the feasibility of removing the old highway garage.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the Supervisor to engage the Town Engineer to determine the feasibility of removing the old highway garage.
#10RESOLUTION 2013 # 20 — HIGHWAY VEHICLE PURCHASE TO REPLACE 2001 DODGE RAM PICK-UP TRUCK WITH A 2013 FORD PICK-UP TRUCK, TOTAL COST OF $32,469.99 UNDER STATE CONTRACTDraft resolution
Approve purchase of a 2013 Ford pick-up truck to replace a 2001 Dodge Ram pick-up truck at a total cost of $32,469.99 under State contract.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve purchase of a 2013 Ford pick-up truck to replace a 2001 Dodge Ram pick-up truck at a total cost of $32,469.99 under State contract.
attached: Resolution
#11PANDA ReportInformational
Review 2013 PANDA budget, which is essentially unchanged from 2012 with a slight reduction.
Action
Expected: info_only
Review 2013 PANDA budget, which is essentially unchanged from 2012 with a slight reduction.
#12Planning Board FeesInformational
Discuss Intermunicipal Task Force recommendation regarding developer request to waive application fees for Hoffman property TND project; Board consensus to not waive or change fee calculations.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss Intermunicipal Task Force recommendation regarding developer request to waive application fees for Hoffman property TND project; Board consensus to not waive or change fee calculations.
#13Hydro-Fracking DiscussionInformational
Discuss three proposed local laws addressing hydro-fracking: prohibition of heavy industry, prohibition of brine on Town roads, and amendment to existing code to prohibit disposal of natural gas or oil drilling waste products.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss three proposed local laws addressing hydro-fracking: prohibition of heavy industry, prohibition of brine on Town roads, and amendment to existing code to prohibit disposal of natural gas or oil drilling waste products.
#14Motion to Proceed with All Three Local LawsProposed motion
Proceed with all three proposed local laws addressing hydro-fracking.
Action
Expected: vote
Proceed with all three proposed local laws addressing hydro-fracking.
#15Planning Board Report
Receive report on Planning Board activities including three residential developments (Preserve at Lakes Kill, Hoffman TND, Anderson Commons), special permits, site plan approvals, and ongoing discussions of smaller projects.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report on Planning Board activities including three residential developments (Preserve at Lakes Kill, Hoffman TND, Anderson Commons), special permits, site plan approvals, and ongoing discussions of smaller projects.
#16Zoning Board of Appeals Report
Receive report on ZBA activities including work with applicant on Benner Road requesting attached garage construction, expected approval at April 10 meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report on ZBA activities including work with applicant on Benner Road requesting attached garage construction, expected approval at April 10 meeting.
#17Animal Control Report
Receive Animal Control report for February: 10 loose dog reports, 1 found dog report, 1 improper shelter report, 1 barking dog report, and 755 dog licenses/renewals sold.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive Animal Control report for February: 10 loose dog reports, 1 found dog report, 1 improper shelter report, 1 barking dog report, and 755 dog licenses/renewals sold.
#18Dog Park Committee Report
Receive report that Dog Park Committee is continuing to make progress in cooperation with Rhinebeck.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report that Dog Park Committee is continuing to make progress in cooperation with Rhinebeck.
#19Budget Officer Report
Receive report on Budget Officer's review of capital expenditure requests for 2013, examination of current debt load, and planned updates to five-year capital budget.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report on Budget Officer's review of capital expenditure requests for 2013, examination of current debt load, and planned updates to five-year capital budget.
#20Building Department Report
Receive Building Department report for February 25 to March 26, 2013: 44 inspection reports, 25 certificates issued, 12 permit applications examined, 2 complaints attended to; Local Government Efficiency Grant submitted to NYS Department of State.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive Building Department report for February 25 to March 26, 2013: 44 inspection reports, 25 certificates issued, 12 permit applications examined, 2 complaints attended to; Local Government Efficiency Grant submitted to NYS Department of State.
#21Highway Department Report
Receive Highway Department report that street cleaning will begin next week if weather permits.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive Highway Department report that street cleaning will begin next week if weather permits.
#22Purchasing Report
Receive Purchasing report for February 27 to March 26, 2013: 30 purchase orders issued totaling $43,129.33; State contract quote for new pick-up truck reviewed and recommended for purchase.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive Purchasing report for February 27 to March 26, 2013: 30 purchase orders issued totaling $43,129.33; State contract quote for new pick-up truck reviewed and recommended for purchase.
#23Water Department Report
Receive February 2013 Water Department monthly report: wells holding steady, sanitary quality and filters working well, various repairs planned for 2013, 2012 annual water quality report to be distributed with April 1 water bills.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive February 2013 Water Department monthly report: wells holding steady, sanitary quality and filters working well, various repairs planned for 2013, 2012 annual water quality report to be distributed with April 1 water bills.
#24Recycling Report
Receive Recycling annual report: 2012 totals of 72 tons comingled, 107 tons mixed paper, 39 tons cardboard, 18 tons scrap metal, 10 tons electronics; 820 permits sold totaling $13,000.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive Recycling annual report: 2012 totals of 72 tons comingled, 107 tons mixed paper, 39 tons cardboard, 18 tons scrap metal, 10 tons electronics; 820 permits sold totaling $13,000.
#25Agriculture & Open Space Committee Report
Receive report on committee discussions of zoning in Centers and Greenspace Plan, farm market definitions, special permits, escrow fees, and fencing requirements; Councilman O'Neill to speak with Planning Board, Planner, and Town Attorney about escrow fees.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report on committee discussions of zoning in Centers and Greenspace Plan, farm market definitions, special permits, escrow fees, and fencing requirements; Councilman O'Neill to speak with Planning Board, Planner, and Town Attorney about escrow fees.
#26CAC Report
Receive report that CAC Waste Sub-committee is actively working on composting, organic waste composting, recycling, and visited New Paltz's zero waste facility.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report that CAC Waste Sub-committee is actively working on composting, organic waste composting, recycling, and visited New Paltz's zero waste facility.
#27Disaster Preparedness Committee Report
Receive report that committee plans to meet next month and is working on information for 2013 manual.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report that committee plans to meet next month and is working on information for 2013 manual.
#28EDC Report
Receive report that EDC will meet tomorrow morning; Councilman Colgan plans to attend.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report that EDC will meet tomorrow morning; Councilman Colgan plans to attend.
#29Intermunicipal Task Force Report
Receive Intermunicipal Task Force report dated March 25, 2013 on developer requests for Hoffman Property TND project (fee waiver, lot coverage, cottage home size), Anderson Commons area variance application, and Preserve at Lakeskill Project review.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive Intermunicipal Task Force report dated March 25, 2013 on developer requests for Hoffman Property TND project (fee waiver, lot coverage, cottage home size), Anderson Commons area variance application, and Preserve at Lakeskill Project review.
#30Recreation Department Report
Receive report that ball fields are operational and ready on schedule; financial agreement with school district has been finalized.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report that ball fields are operational and ready on schedule; financial agreement with school district has been finalized.
#31St. Margaret's Committee Report
Receive report that committee recommended Trilby Sieverding as a member; committee planning Earth Day and Arbor Day activities for April 27 (9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.); two phases of restoration nearly finished, painting to be completed when weather warms.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report that committee recommended Trilby Sieverding as a member; committee planning Earth Day and Arbor Day activities for April 27 (9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.); two phases of restoration nearly finished, painting to be completed when weather warms.
#32Senior Services Committee Report
Receive report that next meeting will take place at Red Hook Commons; committee met with DC Transportation Council representative about LOOP bus service.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report that next meeting will take place at Red Hook Commons; committee met with DC Transportation Council representative about LOOP bus service.
#33Trails Committee Report
Receive report that committee is moving forward with Aspinwall Road access to new recreation park.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report that committee is moving forward with Aspinwall Road access to new recreation park.
#34Tree Committee Report
Receive report that committee is actively working on forestry management plan and Arbor Day and Earth Day activities; congratulations on 7th year as Tree City.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report that committee is actively working on forestry management plan and Arbor Day and Earth Day activities; congratulations on 7th year as Tree City.
#35CorrespondenceInformational
Receive letter from Solartech Renewables thanking the Town for supporting their application for the Bard College solar project.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive letter from Solartech Renewables thanking the Town for supporting their application for the Bard College solar project.
#36Public Comment Period
Open floor for public comments.
Action
Expected: discussion
Open floor for public comments.
#37Attorney/Client Session
Go into Attorney/Client session at 9:05 p.m.
Action
Expected: info_only
Go into Attorney/Client session at 9:05 p.m.
#38Adjournment of Attorney/Client Session
Adjourn Attorney/Client session.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn Attorney/Client session.
#39Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m.