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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Meetings/2012-03-28
Town Board · Monthly meeting

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41 agenda items · 0 motions · 0 substantive · 0 formal resolutions
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Agenda (41 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.
#2Announcements
Supervisor and Town Clerk announcements regarding outdoor burning restrictions, Sister Cities certification, Tivoli mayoral swearing-in, food drive, Girl Scouts Gold Awards, Arbor Day ceremony, and county economic development breakfast.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor and Town Clerk announcements regarding outdoor burning restrictions, Sister Cities certification, Tivoli mayoral swearing-in, food drive, Girl Scouts Gold Awards, Arbor Day ceremony, and county economic development breakfast.
#3Public Comment Period
Public comment period.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment period.
#4Assessor's Quarterly ReportInformational
Assessor Scott Hobson presented quarterly status report on tax roll publication, residential value adjustments, parcel inspection plans, and property valuation data availability.
Action
Expected: info_only
Assessor Scott Hobson presented quarterly status report on tax roll publication, residential value adjustments, parcel inspection plans, and property valuation data availability.
#5Greig Farm Airstrip UpdateInformational
Discussion of Greig Farm airstrip request, FAA registration, DOT requirements, and neighbor safety concerns regarding aircraft operations.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of Greig Farm airstrip request, FAA registration, DOT requirements, and neighbor safety concerns regarding aircraft operations.
#6Reorganization
Reorganization of board and committee appointments.
Action
Expected: vote
Reorganization of board and committee appointments.
#7Ag. & Open Space Committee - Reappointments
Reappoint Richard Biezynski, Ken Migliorelli, Marina Michahelles, and Norman Greig to the Agriculture and Open Space Advisory Committee for terms to expire December 31, 2013.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Richard Biezynski, Ken Migliorelli, Marina Michahelles, and Norman Greig to the Agriculture and Open Space Advisory Committee for terms to expire December 31, 2013.
#8Ag. & Open Space Committee - Co-Chairs Appointment
Appoint Norman Greig and Peter Hubbell as Co-Chairs of the Ag. & Open Space Committee for terms to expire December 31, 2012.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Norman Greig and Peter Hubbell as Co-Chairs of the Ag. & Open Space Committee for terms to expire December 31, 2012.
#9Community Preservation Fund Committee - Reappointments
Reappoint Richard Biezynski, Brent Kovalchik, and Susan Ezrati to the Community Preservation Fund Committee for terms to expire December 31, 2013.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Richard Biezynski, Brent Kovalchik, and Susan Ezrati to the Community Preservation Fund Committee for terms to expire December 31, 2013.
#10Conservation Advisory Council - Appointment
Appoint Michael Zelie to the Conservation Advisory Council for a term to expire December 31, 2013.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Michael Zelie to the Conservation Advisory Council for a term to expire December 31, 2013.
#11Design Review/Hamlet Committee
Design Review/Hamlet Committee report.
Action
Expected: info_only
Design Review/Hamlet Committee report.
#12Disaster Preparedness Committee
Disaster Preparedness Committee report.
Action
Expected: info_only
Disaster Preparedness Committee report.
#13Economic Development Committee - Chair Appointment
Appoint Chris Klose as Chair of the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2012.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Chris Klose as Chair of the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2012.
#14Ethics Board - Reappointment
Reappoint Fred Cartier to the Ethics Board for a term to expire December 31, 2016.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Fred Cartier to the Ethics Board for a term to expire December 31, 2016.
#15Farmland Protection Committee - Reappointments
Reappoint Richard Biezynski and Ken Migliorelli for terms to expire December 31, 2013 and John Hardeman for a term to expire December 31, 2012 to the Farmland Protection Committee.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Richard Biezynski and Ken Migliorelli for terms to expire December 31, 2013 and John Hardeman for a term to expire December 31, 2012 to the Farmland Protection Committee.
#16Greenway and Trails Committee - Appointment
Appoint Micki Strawinski to the Greenway & Trails Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2013.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Micki Strawinski to the Greenway & Trails Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2013.
#17Greenway and Trails Committee - Chair Reappointment
Reappoint Howie Callies as Chair of the Greenway & Trails Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2012 and as member for a term to expire December 31, 2013.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Howie Callies as Chair of the Greenway & Trails Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2012 and as member for a term to expire December 31, 2013.
#18Intermunicipal Task Force - Tivoli Village Trustee Representative
Appoint Susan Ezrati to the Intermunicipal Task Force as Tivoli Village Trustee representative.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Susan Ezrati to the Intermunicipal Task Force as Tivoli Village Trustee representative.
#19Intermunicipal Task Force - Tivoli Planning Member
Appoint Councilman Colgan as Tivoli Planning member on the Intermunicipal Task Force.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Councilman Colgan as Tivoli Planning member on the Intermunicipal Task Force.
#20Planning Board - Alternate Appointment
Appoint Betty Carr as Planning Board Alternate for a term to expire December 31, 2013.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Betty Carr as Planning Board Alternate for a term to expire December 31, 2013.
#21Recreation Commission - Reappointments
Reappoint Charlie Nugent, Hollis Cochran, Tom Gilbert, and Yvonne Turchetti to the Recreation Commission for terms to expire December 31, 2013.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Charlie Nugent, Hollis Cochran, Tom Gilbert, and Yvonne Turchetti to the Recreation Commission for terms to expire December 31, 2013.
#22St. Margaret's Committee
St. Margaret's Committee report.
Action
Expected: info_only
St. Margaret's Committee report.
#23Sister Cities Working Group - Appointment
Appoint Jen Huber to the Sister Cities Working Group for a term to expire December 31, 2012.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Jen Huber to the Sister Cities Working Group for a term to expire December 31, 2012.
#24Zoning Board of Appeals - Alternate Reappointment
Reappoint Trilby Sieverding as Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire December 31, 2013.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Trilby Sieverding as Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire December 31, 2013.
#25Zoning Review Committee - Reappointments
Reappoint Susan Simon as Chair and At-Large Community Member #1, Chuck Simmons as At-Large Community Member #2, Marcella Appell as At-Large Community Member #3, Sam Phelan as Planning Member, John Douglas as ZBA Member, Steve Cole as Building Inspector II Member, and Ann Rubin as CAC member to the Zoning Review Committee for terms to expire December 31, 2012 (except Appell for December 31, 2013).
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Susan Simon as Chair and At-Large Community Member #1, Chuck Simmons as At-Large Community Member #2, Marcella Appell as At-Large Community Member #3, Sam Phelan as Planning Member, John Douglas as ZBA Member, Steve Cole as Building Inspector II Member, and Ann Rubin as CAC member to the Zoning Review Committee for terms to expire December 31, 2012 (except Appell for December 31, 2013).
#26Tree Preservation Commission Report
Tree Preservation Commission report on signed state contract for tree inventory and planting, forestry management plan development, Tree City USA designation, and Arbor Day Earth Day celebration.
Action
Expected: info_only
Tree Preservation Commission report on signed state contract for tree inventory and planting, forestry management plan development, Tree City USA designation, and Arbor Day Earth Day celebration.
#27Building Department Report
Building Department report for February 22 through March 27, 2012 covering fees, complaints, inspections, certificates, permits, and new field technology.
Action
Expected: info_only
Building Department report for February 22 through March 27, 2012 covering fees, complaints, inspections, certificates, permits, and new field technology.
#28Highway Department Report and Budget TransferProposed motion
Approve budget transfer for Hapeman Hill Road repaving project in the amount of $35,238,000 as requested by Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve budget transfer for Hapeman Hill Road repaving project in the amount of $35,238,000 as requested by Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke.
#29Conservation Advisory Council Report
Conservation Advisory Council report on Energy & Climate Action Plan implementation, subcommittee formation, NYSDEC Camp Scholarship awards, and NYSERDA energy efficiency loan program.
Action
Expected: info_only
Conservation Advisory Council report on Energy & Climate Action Plan implementation, subcommittee formation, NYSDEC Camp Scholarship awards, and NYSERDA energy efficiency loan program.
#30Intermunicipal Task Force ReportInformational
Intermunicipal Task Force report on Historic Overlay District and Historic Landmark District discussions, Father's Trail easement renegotiation and Greenway Grant application, and Hudson River waterfront park development investigation.
Action
Expected: discussion
Intermunicipal Task Force report on Historic Overlay District and Historic Landmark District discussions, Father's Trail easement renegotiation and Greenway Grant application, and Hudson River waterfront park development investigation.
#31Purchasing Department Report
Purchasing Department report for January 26 through March 27, 2012 covering purchase orders issued, ball field restoration, fire and burglary alarm systems, dump body quotation, and trash hauling RFP.
Action
Expected: info_only
Purchasing Department report for January 26 through March 27, 2012 covering purchase orders issued, ball field restoration, fire and burglary alarm systems, dump body quotation, and trash hauling RFP.
#32Water Department Report
Water Department report on status quo operations and seamless transition to new operating company VRI Environmental Services, Inc.
Action
Expected: info_only
Water Department report on status quo operations and seamless transition to new operating company VRI Environmental Services, Inc.
#33Planning Board Report
Planning Board report on upcoming April 2 meeting agenda including Greig Farm airport, minor subdivision public hearing, Bard College Woods Road site plan, and Bucky Coon's site plan; three appeals with public hearings scheduled for April 11.
Action
Expected: info_only
Planning Board report on upcoming April 2 meeting agenda including Greig Farm airport, minor subdivision public hearing, Bard College Woods Road site plan, and Bucky Coon's site plan; three appeals with public hearings scheduled for April 11.
#34Dog Control Report
Dog Control Officer report on seized and redeemed dogs, delinquent license follow-up, municipal court appearances, rabies clinics, and dangerous dog complaint investigation.
Action
Expected: info_only
Dog Control Officer report on seized and redeemed dogs, delinquent license follow-up, municipal court appearances, rabies clinics, and dangerous dog complaint investigation.
#35Senior Services Committee Report
Senior Services Committee report on second food drive day in conjunction with Red Hook Seniors to benefit Community Action on April 3.
Action
Expected: info_only
Senior Services Committee report on second food drive day in conjunction with Red Hook Seniors to benefit Community Action on April 3.
#36Police Report
Red Hook Police report for February 2012 covering total incidents, arrests, and tickets issued.
Action
Expected: info_only
Red Hook Police report for February 2012 covering total incidents, arrests, and tickets issued.
#37Dutchess County Sheriff's Report
Dutchess County Sheriff's report for February 2012 covering incidents reported.
Action
Expected: info_only
Dutchess County Sheriff's report for February 2012 covering incidents reported.
#38Fire Contract NegotiationProposed motion
Councilman O'Neill and Councilman Ross will negotiate the fire contract and arrange a meeting date.
Action
Expected: discussion
Councilman O'Neill and Councilman Ross will negotiate the fire contract and arrange a meeting date.
#39Public Comment
Public comment period.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment period.
#40Attorney/Client Session
Enter into Attorney/Client session.
Action
Expected: vote
Enter into Attorney/Client session.
#41Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn the meeting.