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39 agenda items · 7 motions · 6 substantive · 2 formal resolutions
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.
#2Public Comment Period
Public comment on matters of concern to residents, including support for Nick Annas for Zoning Board of Appeals vacancy, suggestions for local politics curriculum at Bard College, and concerns about polling station capacity for November 2008 presidential election.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment on matters of concern to residents, including support for Nick Annas for Zoning Board of Appeals vacancy, suggestions for local politics curriculum at Bard College, and concerns about polling station capacity for November 2008 presidential election.
#3Review of Data Calculation for Fireman's Workers CompensationDraft resolution
Approve Amendment No. 2 to Fire Protection District Fire Service Agreement between the Town of Red Hook and the Village of Red Hook for 2007 and 2008, increasing the Town's contribution to firemen's workers compensation insurance from $25,000 to $31,161.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve Amendment No. 2 to Fire Protection District Fire Service Agreement between the Town of Red Hook and the Village of Red Hook for 2007 and 2008, increasing the Town's contribution to firemen's workers compensation insurance from $25,000 to $31,161.
attached: Resolution
#4Public Hearing on Alternate Members to Planning Board and Zoning Board of AppealsPublic hearing notice
Public hearing scheduled for April 8, 2008 at 7:20 p.m. regarding proposed local law creating new Chapter 3 providing for appointment of alternate members to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public hearing scheduled for April 8, 2008 at 7:20 p.m. regarding proposed local law creating new Chapter 3 providing for appointment of alternate members to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.
#5Recycling Center Work UpdateInformational
Discussion of ongoing work at the Recycling Center; Town engineer coordinating efforts to resolve issues within two weeks and reopen the goods exchange.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of ongoing work at the Recycling Center; Town engineer coordinating efforts to resolve issues within two weeks and reopen the goods exchange.
#6Town Garage ProjectInformational
Discussion of new options for the Town Garage; Highway Superintendent and Deputy Highway Superintendent have visited a new highway garage and will report on alternatives.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of new options for the Town Garage; Highway Superintendent and Deputy Highway Superintendent have visited a new highway garage and will report on alternatives.
#7Highway Department Staffing and CPR TrainingInformational
Notification that two highway employees will undergo surgery for a total of four weeks, reducing crew capacity; CPR training to be set up for 14 interested employees as precursor to installing automatic defibrillator at Town Hall.
Action
Expected: info_only
Notification that two highway employees will undergo surgery for a total of four weeks, reducing crew capacity; CPR training to be set up for 14 interested employees as precursor to installing automatic defibrillator at Town Hall.
#8Acknowledging Required Audit of Town of Red Hook Justice CourtDraft resolution
Acknowledge that the required annual audit of the Town of Red Hook Justice Court for the period ending December 31, 2007 was conducted by Town Auditor Theodore Eglit, CPA, as mandated by Section 2019-a of the Uniform Justice Court Act.
Action
Expected: vote
Acknowledge that the required annual audit of the Town of Red Hook Justice Court for the period ending December 31, 2007 was conducted by Town Auditor Theodore Eglit, CPA, as mandated by Section 2019-a of the Uniform Justice Court Act.
attached: Resolution
#9Community Preservation Fund Advisory Committee MembershipProposed motion
Appoint members to the Community Preservation Fund Advisory Committee; committee should consist of seven members including four with land use experience, at least one farmer, and at-large members.
Action
Expected: discussion
Appoint members to the Community Preservation Fund Advisory Committee; committee should consist of seven members including four with land use experience, at least one farmer, and at-large members.
#10Conservation Advisory Council VacancyProposed motion
Appoint Jane Ferguson to fill vacancy on the Conservation Advisory Council.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Jane Ferguson to fill vacancy on the Conservation Advisory Council.
#11Zoning Board of Appeals VacancyProposed motion
Appoint member to fill vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals from candidates recommended by ZBA Chair and public comment.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint member to fill vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals from candidates recommended by ZBA Chair and public comment.
#12Building & Zoning Department Report
Report on Building and Zoning Department activities for March 2008: 22 inspections, 9 certificates of compliance, and 21 certificates of occupancy issued; zoning department assisting ZBA on appeals from Red Hook Country Club property owners.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Building and Zoning Department activities for March 2008: 22 inspections, 9 certificates of compliance, and 21 certificates of occupancy issued; zoning department assisting ZBA on appeals from Red Hook Country Club property owners.
#13Disaster Preparedness Report
Report on Disaster Preparedness Committee activities: 2008 Emergency Action Plan distributed to Board members; committee working on disability form and video for PANDA; Dick Franklin working on large animals rescue with update at April 3, 2008 meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Disaster Preparedness Committee activities: 2008 Emergency Action Plan distributed to Board members; committee working on disability form and video for PANDA; Dick Franklin working on large animals rescue with update at April 3, 2008 meeting.
attached: 2008 Emergency Action Plan
#14Greenway and Trails Committee Report
Report on Greenway and Trails Committee; announcement of dedication of Wetlands Walk trail on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Greenway and Trails Committee; announcement of dedication of Wetlands Walk trail on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.
#15Planning Board Report
No report.
Action
Expected: info_only
No report.
#16Recreation Park Commission Report
Report on Recreation Park operations: park open with fields ready, snack bar and bathrooms operational; softball and baseball teams practicing; Boy Scout cleanup days scheduled for April 11 and 25; bid proposals for skate park expected by third week of April with operation expected by end of May; RFP for engineering work on new park land development to be sent.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Recreation Park operations: park open with fields ready, snack bar and bathrooms operational; softball and baseball teams practicing; Boy Scout cleanup days scheduled for April 11 and 25; bid proposals for skate park expected by third week of April with operation expected by end of May; RFP for engineering work on new park land development to be sent.
attached: Concept drawing
#17St. Margaret's Committee Report and RFP for AppraisersProposed motion
Direct Purchasing Agent Ted Kudzy to prepare, advertise, and circulate an RFP to qualified appraisers for self-contained appraisals required by New York State for grant purposes; two appraisals necessary with fees reimbursed as part of grant.
Action
Expected: vote
Direct Purchasing Agent Ted Kudzy to prepare, advertise, and circulate an RFP to qualified appraisers for self-contained appraisals required by New York State for grant purposes; two appraisals necessary with fees reimbursed as part of grant.
#18Zoning Review Committee Report
Report on Zoning Review Committee activities: committee voted unanimously to recommend changes to multifamily housing sections of the code; memo to be submitted to Board; committee meets monthly.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Zoning Review Committee activities: committee voted unanimously to recommend changes to multifamily housing sections of the code; memo to be submitted to Board; committee meets monthly.
attached: Memo on recommended code changes
#19Authorize Expenditures for Secretary to Zoning Review CommitteeProposed motion
Authorize expenditures for a secretary to the Zoning Review Committee equal to other secretaries.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize expenditures for a secretary to the Zoning Review Committee equal to other secretaries.
#20Village Police Report
Report on Village Police activities for February and March 2008: February—20 registered complaints, 29 uniform traffic tickets, 7 accidents investigated, 0 arrests, 3 EMS/aided calls; March—24 registered complaints, 41 uniform traffic tickets, 2 accidents investigated, 4 arrests, 5 EMS/aided calls.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Village Police activities for February and March 2008: February—20 registered complaints, 29 uniform traffic tickets, 7 accidents investigated, 0 arrests, 3 EMS/aided calls; March—24 registered complaints, 41 uniform traffic tickets, 2 accidents investigated, 4 arrests, 5 EMS/aided calls.
#21Water District Report
Report on Water Department: annual report to be given at May 6, 2008 meeting; hydrant flushing scheduled for May with updates on radio and Town website; Water Department to locate and close off old water line on south side of Aspinwall Road.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Water Department: annual report to be given at May 6, 2008 meeting; hydrant flushing scheduled for May with updates on radio and Town website; Water Department to locate and close off old water line on south side of Aspinwall Road.
#22Conservation Advisory Council Report
Report on CAC activities: Ann Rubin working on aquifer report; Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting April 16; members attending Rhinebeck CAC meeting to discuss Northern Dutchess County Stream Alliance formation; June 7, 2008 designated as Household Hazardous Waste Day.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on CAC activities: Ann Rubin working on aquifer report; Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting April 16; members attending Rhinebeck CAC meeting to discuss Northern Dutchess County Stream Alliance formation; June 7, 2008 designated as Household Hazardous Waste Day.
#23Zoning Board of Appeals Report
No report.
Action
Expected: info_only
No report.
#24Intermunicipal Task Force Report
Report on Intermunicipal Task Force activities: focus on agricultural business district; compiling document listing criteria for farm selection.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Intermunicipal Task Force activities: focus on agricultural business district; compiling document listing criteria for farm selection.
#25Agriculture & Open Space Committee Report
Report on Ag & Open Space Committee activities: Keep Farming Project to develop agricultural economic development strategies; West Kerley Corners initiative with 850+ acres of land preservation interest; working on agri-tourism grant; reviewed Planning Board project.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Ag & Open Space Committee activities: Keep Farming Project to develop agricultural economic development strategies; West Kerley Corners initiative with 850+ acres of land preservation interest; working on agri-tourism grant; reviewed Planning Board project.
#26Senior Services Committee Report
Report on Senior Services Committee activities: establishing centralized point of contact for senior services information; exploring joint Red Hook-Rhinebeck Dial-A-Ride; developing information board at Red Hook Commons; creating seniors brochure; planning joint Rhinebeck-Red Hook Seniors Expo; discussing Senior Center location.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Senior Services Committee activities: establishing centralized point of contact for senior services information; exploring joint Red Hook-Rhinebeck Dial-A-Ride; developing information board at Red Hook Commons; creating seniors brochure; planning joint Rhinebeck-Red Hook Seniors Expo; discussing Senior Center location.
#27Recycling Center Report
Report on Recycling Center redesign efforts: meeting with residents about possible redesign; coordinating with Pete Setaro and Highway Superintendent Hildenbrand regarding garbage truck location; working to open goods exchange building.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Recycling Center redesign efforts: meeting with residents about possible redesign; coordinating with Pete Setaro and Highway Superintendent Hildenbrand regarding garbage truck location; working to open goods exchange building.
#28Red Hook Central Schools Report
Report on Red Hook Central Schools events: school budget vote scheduled for May 20, 2008; graduation scheduled for June 28, 2008.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Red Hook Central Schools events: school budget vote scheduled for May 20, 2008; graduation scheduled for June 28, 2008.
#29Bard College Report
Report on Bard College events: Commencement weekend scheduled for May 23-25, 2008.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Bard College events: Commencement weekend scheduled for May 23-25, 2008.
#30Tree Preservation Committee Report
Report on Tree Preservation Committee activities: Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration April 26, 2008 including Wetlands Walk trail dedication at 9:00 a.m., tree planting, and events at Red Hook Village Hall and Town Hall parking lot; NYSDOT Landscape Development Project to plant 55 trees along state highways; members attending Planning for Trees conference April 2, 2008.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Tree Preservation Committee activities: Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration April 26, 2008 including Wetlands Walk trail dedication at 9:00 a.m., tree planting, and events at Red Hook Village Hall and Town Hall parking lot; NYSDOT Landscape Development Project to plant 55 trees along state highways; members attending Planning for Trees conference April 2, 2008.
#31Correspondence: Time Warner Cable Franchise FeesInformational
Receipt of letter from Time Warner Cable containing payment of $56,103.69 for franchise fees.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receipt of letter from Time Warner Cable containing payment of $56,103.69 for franchise fees.
#32Correspondence: Assessor Inquiry on MJ Watch InvoiceInformational
Discussion of letter from Assessor Jeffrey Churchill regarding invoice from MJ Watch for 2008 trending analysis; Assessor requesting hard copies of draft charts and explanations; check to be held pending receipt of information.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of letter from Assessor Jeffrey Churchill regarding invoice from MJ Watch for 2008 trending analysis; Assessor requesting hard copies of draft charts and explanations; check to be held pending receipt of information.
#33Correspondence: Community Development Block Grant UpdateInformational
Town Engineer Dan Wheeler to report next week on Community Development Block Grant for sidewalks towards Rokeby Road.
Action
Expected: info_only
Town Engineer Dan Wheeler to report next week on Community Development Block Grant for sidewalks towards Rokeby Road.
#34Correspondence: Thank You LetterInformational
Receipt of thank you letter from June Vescati.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receipt of thank you letter from June Vescati.
#35Invitation to Kinderhook Highway Facility DedicationInformational
Announcement of invitation to visit Kinderhook on April 5, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for dedication of new highway facility.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcement of invitation to visit Kinderhook on April 5, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for dedication of new highway facility.
#36Public Comment Period (Second)
Public comment on matters including highway garage plans, MJ Watch assessment work, Winnakee Land Trust funding proposal, and conservation easement mapping.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public comment on matters including highway garage plans, MJ Watch assessment work, Winnakee Land Trust funding proposal, and conservation easement mapping.
#37Create Secretary Position for Tree Preservation CommissionProposed motion
Create a line in the budget for a secretary of the Tree Preservation Commission.
Action
Expected: vote
Create a line in the budget for a secretary of the Tree Preservation Commission.
#38Announcement of April 8, 2008 Regular Business Meeting
Announcement of regular business meeting on April 8, 2008 beginning at 7:20 p.m. with public hearing regarding appointment of alternate members to Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcement of regular business meeting on April 8, 2008 beginning at 7:20 p.m. with public hearing regarding appointment of alternate members to Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board.
#39Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.
What happened (7 motions)
Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Fire Protection District Fire Service Agreement between the Town and Village of Red Hook for 2007 and 2008.
moved by Latimer · seconded by Strawinski
Acknowledge that the required audit of the Town of Red Hook Justice Court for the period ending December 31, 2007 was conducted by Town Auditor Theodore Eglit, CPA.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
passedoperationalvote: 5-0
Direct Purchasing Agent Ted Kudzy to prepare, advertise and circulate an RFP to qualified appraisers for self-contained appraisals required by New York State for the St. Margaret's grant.
moved by Ross · seconded by Strawinski
passedoperationalvote: 5-0
Authorize expenditures for a secretary to the Zoning Review Committee equal to other secretaries.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
passedoperationalvote: 5-0
Appoint Nick Annas to fill the vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
moved by Strawinski · seconded by Latimer
passedoperationalvote: 5-0
Create a line in the budget for a secretary of the Tree Preservation Commission.
moved by Crane · seconded by Strawinski
passedvote: 5-0
Adjourn the meeting.
moved by Latimer · seconded by Colgan