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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Meetings/2014-04-08
Town Board · Monthly meeting

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15 agenda items · 6 motions · 2 substantive · 1 formal resolutions

Agenda (15 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 the Supervisor's monthly financial statement dated March 31, 2014, with budget adjustments totaling $22,000 for fire contracts.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the Supervisor's monthly financial statement dated March 31, 2014, with budget adjustments totaling $22,000 for fire contracts.
#3Town Clerk's Report
Accept the Town Clerk's report for March 1–31, 2014, documenting local shares and state revenue remittances.
Action
Expected: info_only
Accept the Town Clerk's report for March 1–31, 2014, documenting local shares and state revenue remittances.
#4Announcements
Supervisor Crane and Councilwoman Cagle announced upcoming community events, infrastructure projects, and award recipients.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor Crane and Councilwoman Cagle announced upcoming community events, infrastructure projects, and award recipients.
#5Proclamation
Supervisor Crane prepared a proclamation for the grand opening of Cancun Restaurant in the Village of Red Hook.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor Crane prepared a proclamation for the grand opening of Cancun Restaurant in the Village of Red Hook.
#6Public Comment Period
Open public comment period.
Action
Expected: info_only
Open public comment period.
#7Library Budget OverviewInformational
Review budget overview for Red Hook and Tivoli libraries; inform Board of upcoming May referendum on library funding.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review budget overview for Red Hook and Tivoli libraries; inform Board of upcoming May referendum on library funding.
#8Resolution 2014 #6 — Authorizing Purchasing Agent to Go Out for Bid for the Purchase of 10 Foot Steel Sander for the Highway DepartmentDraft resolution
Authorize Purchasing Agent Ted Kudzy to solicit bids for a 10-foot steel sander for the Highway Department, with bids due by 2:00 p.m. on May 6, 2014.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize Purchasing Agent Ted Kudzy to solicit bids for a 10-foot steel sander for the Highway Department, with bids due by 2:00 p.m. on May 6, 2014.
#9Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) DiscussionInformational
Discuss federal Transportation Alternative Program grant funding; consider application for sidewalk improvements on south side of Route 9 from Town Hall to Hannaford.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss federal Transportation Alternative Program grant funding; consider application for sidewalk improvements on south side of Route 9 from Town Hall to Hannaford.
#10EDC Request for Funding for a Town Events CalendarProposed motion
Consider funding a town events calendar website to be administered by the Economic Development Commission at an annual cost of $99.00.
Action
Expected: unknown
Consider funding a town events calendar website to be administered by the Economic Development Commission at an annual cost of $99.00.
#11Water District Options — DiscussionInformational
Discuss municipal water supply options and inter-municipal coordination, including potential connections between Town of Red Hook Water District #1 and Village water system for the Hoffman property development.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss municipal water supply options and inter-municipal coordination, including potential connections between Town of Red Hook Water District #1 and Village water system for the Hoffman property development.
#12Public Comment
Open public comment period.
Action
Expected: info_only
Open public comment period.
#13Attorney/Client Session
Enter into attorney/client session for the purpose of discussing contracts.
Action
Expected: info_only
Enter into attorney/client session for the purpose of discussing contracts.
#14Establish Escrow for Preserves at Lakes KillProposed motion
Establish an escrow account of $3,500 to be replenished for Preserves at Lakes Kill for Town Attorney review.
Action
Expected: vote
Establish an escrow account of $3,500 to be replenished for Preserves at Lakes Kill for Town Attorney review.
#15Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.

What happened (6 motions)

passedvote: 4-0
Accept the Supervisor's report with budget adjustments.
moved by Colgan · seconded by O'Neill
passedformal_resolution6-2014vote: 4-0
Authorize the Purchasing Agent to go out for bid for the purchase of a 10-foot steel sander for the Highway Department, with bids due by 2:00 p.m. on May 6, 2014.
moved by Crane · seconded by O'Neill
passedvote: 4-0
Go into Attorney/Client session for the purpose of discussing contracts.
moved by Crane · seconded by Cagle
passedvote: 4-0
Adjourn Attorney/Client session.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Cagle
passedoperationalvote: 4-0
Establish an escrow of $3,500 to be replenished for Preserves at Lakes Kill for Town Attorney review.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Cagle
passedvote: 4-0
Adjourn the meeting.
moved by Cagle · seconded by Crane