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Agenda (25 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 of meeting with Pledge of Allegiance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Opening of meeting with Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Supervisor's Report
Presentation of Supervisor's financial report for periods ending February 28, 2010 and March 31, 2010, including opening balance, receipts, disbursements, and fund balance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Presentation of Supervisor's financial report for periods ending February 28, 2010 and March 31, 2010, including opening balance, receipts, disbursements, and fund balance.
#3Capital Reserve for BuildingsProposed motion
Reduce General A Fund balance by $50,000 to create a Capital Reserve for Buildings.
Action
Expected: vote
Reduce General A Fund balance by $50,000 to create a Capital Reserve for Buildings.
#4Budget Adjustments – February and March 2010Proposed motion
Approve budget adjustments for February 2010 and March 2010 in the General A Fund, General B Fund, and DB Fund.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve budget adjustments for February 2010 and March 2010 in the General A Fund, General B Fund, and DB Fund.
#5Acceptance of Supervisor's Reports
Accept the Supervisor's reports for February 2010 and March 2010.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the Supervisor's reports for February 2010 and March 2010.
#6Town Clerk's Report
Presentation of Town Clerk's report for periods February 1–28, 2010 and March 1–31, 2010, including local shares, dog licenses, marriage licenses, and environmental conservation revenues. Announcement of Recycle Stickers sales and Hazardous Waste Day information.
Action
Expected: info_only
Presentation of Town Clerk's report for periods February 1–28, 2010 and March 1–31, 2010, including local shares, dog licenses, marriage licenses, and environmental conservation revenues. Announcement of Recycle Stickers sales and Hazardous Waste Day information.
#7Public Comment Period
Public comment period for residents to address the Board.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public comment period for residents to address the Board.
#8Announcements
Announcements regarding upcoming resolution on New York State Employees Retirement System participation, agricultural round table at Rokeby Farm on April 21, and community events.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcements regarding upcoming resolution on New York State Employees Retirement System participation, agricultural round table at Rokeby Farm on April 21, and community events.
#9Centers & Greenspace UpdateInformational
Presentation by Town Planner Michelle Greig on the Centers and Greenspace Plan, including Environmental Impact Statement status, SEQRA process, and next steps for completeness review and public hearing.
Action
Expected: discussion
Presentation by Town Planner Michelle Greig on the Centers and Greenspace Plan, including Environmental Impact Statement status, SEQRA process, and next steps for completeness review and public hearing.
#10Resolution 2010 #18 – Establishing a Date for a Public Hearing Regarding the Adoption of Local Law No. 1 of 2010Draft resolution
Establish April 28, 2010 at 7:45 p.m. as the date for a public hearing regarding the adoption of Local Law No. 1 of 2010 (Centers and Greenspace Plan).
Action
Expected: vote
Establish April 28, 2010 at 7:45 p.m. as the date for a public hearing regarding the adoption of Local Law No. 1 of 2010 (Centers and Greenspace Plan).
attached: Resolution
#11Noise OrdinanceInformational
Discussion of whether the Town needs a noise ordinance. Supervisor Crane recommended the Board familiarize themselves with two sample ordinances (from Village of Tivoli and Town of Poughkeepsie) prepared by Attorney Chale. Referral to Zoning Review Committee for review and recommendation.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of whether the Town needs a noise ordinance. Supervisor Crane recommended the Board familiarize themselves with two sample ordinances (from Village of Tivoli and Town of Poughkeepsie) prepared by Attorney Chale. Referral to Zoning Review Committee for review and recommendation.
attached: Village of Tivoli noise ordinance, Town of Poughkeepsie noise ordinance
#12Resolution 2010 #19 – Authorizing the Sale of Surplus ItemsDraft resolution
Authorize the sale of surplus items from the Highway Garage as identified by Highway Superintendent Bucky Coon.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the sale of surplus items from the Highway Garage as identified by Highway Superintendent Bucky Coon.
attached: Resolution
#13Resolution 2010 #20 – Authorizing the Supervisor to Enter into a Lease Agreement with Williams ScotsmanDraft resolution
Authorize the Supervisor to enter into a lease agreement with Williams Scotsman for a 60 x 12 mobile office for the Highway Department at $295 per month, with funding from garage general line and fund balance.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the Supervisor to enter into a lease agreement with Williams Scotsman for a 60 x 12 mobile office for the Highway Department at $295 per month, with funding from garage general line and fund balance.
attached: Resolution
#14Resolution 2010 #21 – Authorizing the Execution of an Intermunicipal Agreement Regarding Highway Department Shared ServicesDraft resolution
Authorize the execution of an intermunicipal agreement regarding the sharing of highway equipment and services among the Town of Red Hook, Village of Tivoli, Village of Red Hook, and Town of Pine Plains.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the execution of an intermunicipal agreement regarding the sharing of highway equipment and services among the Town of Red Hook, Village of Tivoli, Village of Red Hook, and Town of Pine Plains.
attached: Resolution
#15Deer Run Drainage Easement ReportInformational
Presentation by Attorney Chale of a memo regarding drainage easements on Deer Run Road. Attorney Chale reported that research is ongoing and no action is requested at this time, but the Board may be asked to accept proposed drainage easements based on recommendations from Highway Superintendent Coon and Town Engineer Dan Wheeler.
Action
Expected: discussion
Presentation by Attorney Chale of a memo regarding drainage easements on Deer Run Road. Attorney Chale reported that research is ongoing and no action is requested at this time, but the Board may be asked to accept proposed drainage easements based on recommendations from Highway Superintendent Coon and Town Engineer Dan Wheeler.
attached: Memo from Attorney Chale
#16Town Events – Clean Up DayProposed motiontabled-from-prior
Schedule two Town clean-up days annually: one on the Saturday prior to Earth Day (April) and one on the Saturday prior to Hardscrabble Day (September), with a Town Board contact name and email as part of advertising. Designate as sanctioned Town events with Board member leadership and community volunteer involvement.
Action
Expected: vote
Schedule two Town clean-up days annually: one on the Saturday prior to Earth Day (April) and one on the Saturday prior to Hardscrabble Day (September), with a Town Board contact name and email as part of advertising. Designate as sanctioned Town events with Board member leadership and community volunteer involvement.
#17Town Events – Tour de Red HookProposed motion
Authorize May 16, 2010 as a Town-sponsored event called Tour de Red Hook, sponsored by the Greenway and Trails Committee. Event to be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., starting at Recreation Park, approximately 6.5 miles round trip, with police presence and volunteer support.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize May 16, 2010 as a Town-sponsored event called Tour de Red Hook, sponsored by the Greenway and Trails Committee. Event to be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., starting at Recreation Park, approximately 6.5 miles round trip, with police presence and volunteer support.
attached: Memo from Howie Callies, Proposed route map
#18Resolution 2010 #22 – To Appoint James P. Kelley, Esq. to the Position of Special ProsecutorDraft resolution
Appoint James P. Kelley, Esq. of the firm Rizzo and Kelley of Poughkeepsie to the position of Special Prosecutor for the Town of Red Hook for litigation in the courts of the Town of Red Hook in the matter of vehicle and traffic violations for the N.Y. State Police, Dutchess County Sheriff's Department, and Red Hook Village Police Department.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint James P. Kelley, Esq. of the firm Rizzo and Kelley of Poughkeepsie to the position of Special Prosecutor for the Town of Red Hook for litigation in the courts of the Town of Red Hook in the matter of vehicle and traffic violations for the N.Y. State Police, Dutchess County Sheriff's Department, and Red Hook Village Police Department.
attached: Resolution
#19Motion to Appoint Member to the Board of Assessment ReviewProposed motion
Appoint Janina Biezynski to the Board of Assessment Review, recommended by Town Assessor Jeff Churchill and BAR Chairman Carl Dowden after interviews with three interested candidates.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Janina Biezynski to the Board of Assessment Review, recommended by Town Assessor Jeff Churchill and BAR Chairman Carl Dowden after interviews with three interested candidates.
#20Correspondence
Presentation of correspondence including US Census Bureau reminder, NY State DEC workshop on Trees and Urban Community Landscape (May 4), Hendrick Hudson Lodge 100th year celebration (June 19), Dutchess County Celebration of Aging (May 17), letter regarding demolition of historic caretaker house on Lutheran Church property, Friends of the Public Library Big Read kickoff (May 8), student letters from Linden Avenue School, and notification from Champlain Hudson Power Express regarding proposed 319-mile circuit from Canadian border to Yonkers.
Action
Expected: info_only
Presentation of correspondence including US Census Bureau reminder, NY State DEC workshop on Trees and Urban Community Landscape (May 4), Hendrick Hudson Lodge 100th year celebration (June 19), Dutchess County Celebration of Aging (May 17), letter regarding demolition of historic caretaker house on Lutheran Church property, Friends of the Public Library Big Read kickoff (May 8), student letters from Linden Avenue School, and notification from Champlain Hudson Power Express regarding proposed 319-mile circuit from Canadian border to Yonkers.
#21Meeting Schedule Coordination
Request that Community Preservation Fund Committee and Greenway & Trails Committee reschedule meetings to avoid conflict with court nights, per request from Judge Triebwasser.
Action
Expected: discussion
Request that Community Preservation Fund Committee and Greenway & Trails Committee reschedule meetings to avoid conflict with court nights, per request from Judge Triebwasser.
#22Public Comment Period
Second public comment period for residents to address the Board.
Action
Expected: discussion
Second public comment period for residents to address the Board.
#23Attorney/Client Session
Enter into closed attorney/client session at 9:40 p.m.
Action
Expected: info_only
Enter into closed attorney/client session at 9:40 p.m.
#24Motion to Authorize Prosecution of Building Department ViolationsProposed motion
Authorize the Building Department and Attorney Chale's office to prosecute a violation order issued against Levine and Stritzler for Building Department violations.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the Building Department and Attorney Chale's office to prosecute a violation order issued against Levine and Stritzler for Building Department violations.
#25Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m.