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Agenda (32 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.
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Opening pledge of allegiance.
#2Announcements
Supervisor Crane announced upcoming community events including Arbor Day tree dedication (April 26), DC Supervisors and Mayors dinner (May 6), Girl Scout Troop 10210 proclamation (May 17), Tour de Red Hook (May 18), Senior Picnic (June 25), Fire Company recruitment open house (April 27), NYS Public Service hearings (May 1), and Mill Road bridge repair completion.
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Supervisor Crane announced upcoming community events including Arbor Day tree dedication (April 26), DC Supervisors and Mayors dinner (May 6), Girl Scout Troop 10210 proclamation (May 17), Tour de Red Hook (May 18), Senior Picnic (June 25), Fire Company recruitment open house (April 27), NYS Public Service hearings (May 1), and Mill Road bridge repair completion.
#3Abstracts
Town Clerk presented vouchers for February (vouchers 17243–17256, total $2,258.13) and March (vouchers 17257–17473, total $784,023.02).
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Town Clerk presented vouchers for February (vouchers 17243–17256, total $2,258.13) and March (vouchers 17257–17473, total $784,023.02).
#4Public Comments
Public comment period opened; no comments received.
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Public comment period opened; no comments received.
#5TAP – Transportation Alternatives ProgramProposed motion
Supervisor Crane explained that Councilwoman Cagle and volunteers are preparing a pre-review application by May 7 for a DC Planning Regional DOT grant (minimum $250,000 with 20% match) for sidewalk improvements; suggested inviting landowners to discuss concerns and holding an open discussion before submission; joint application with the Village.
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Supervisor Crane explained that Councilwoman Cagle and volunteers are preparing a pre-review application by May 7 for a DC Planning Regional DOT grant (minimum $250,000 with 20% match) for sidewalk improvements; suggested inviting landowners to discuss concerns and holding an open discussion before submission; joint application with the Village.
#6Planning Board Report
Planning Board discussed Bard College project to improve storm water management and pre-application regarding property at 235 Lasher Road.
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Planning Board discussed Bard College project to improve storm water management and pre-application regarding property at 235 Lasher Road.
#7ZBA Report
ZBA heard appeal regarding application to increase maximum number of children enrolled at day care center; Funshine Nursery School wants to purchase Half Pint Day Care Center on Rockefeller Lane; public hearing scheduled for May 14 at 7:05 p.m.
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ZBA heard appeal regarding application to increase maximum number of children enrolled at day care center; Funshine Nursery School wants to purchase Half Pint Day Care Center on Rockefeller Lane; public hearing scheduled for May 14 at 7:05 p.m.
#8Animal Control Report
Animal Control reported 6 dogs at large (3 unfounded), dog owner education on licensing and noise ordinance, 1 dog bite on record, and 4 wildlife calls.
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Animal Control reported 6 dogs at large (3 unfounded), dog owner education on licensing and noise ordinance, 1 dog bite on record, and 4 wildlife calls.
#9Assessor's Report
Assessor reported 2014 tentative roll being processed with change notices mailing next week; roll to be published May 1; 560 Enhanced STAR and 1771 Basic STAR exemptions processed.
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Assessor reported 2014 tentative roll being processed with change notices mailing next week; roll to be published May 1; 560 Enhanced STAR and 1771 Basic STAR exemptions processed.
#10Budget Officer Report
Budget Officer reported that departments with Capital Expenditure requests continue updating their five-year plan; plan to be distributed upon completion.
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Budget Officer reported that departments with Capital Expenditure requests continue updating their five-year plan; plan to be distributed upon completion.
#11Building Inspector Report
Building Inspector reported for period March 24–April 22, 2014: 16 open permits, 14 inspections, 6 certificates issued, $1,570.00 total fees collected.
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Building Inspector reported for period March 24–April 22, 2014: 16 open permits, 14 inspections, 6 certificates issued, $1,570.00 total fees collected.
#12Community Development Block Grant Report
Community Development Block Grant scope for the year ahead came out today.
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Community Development Block Grant scope for the year ahead came out today.
#13Highway Department Report
Highway Department reported plows removed from trucks, garage cleaned to remove salt, dedication ceremony in honor of George Hildenbrand scheduled for April 25, and Snowdrift Crabapple tree planted in his honor.
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Highway Department reported plows removed from trucks, garage cleaned to remove salt, dedication ceremony in honor of George Hildenbrand scheduled for April 25, and Snowdrift Crabapple tree planted in his honor.
#14Police Report
Police reported March 2014 incidents: 88 total incidents, 9 arrests, 35 tickets issued.
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Police reported March 2014 incidents: 88 total incidents, 9 arrests, 35 tickets issued.
#15Water Department Report
Water Department reported March 2014 monthly items as normal, all filters replaced in January, dirty water calls received, three outstanding work orders for stuck meters, and full hydrant flushing scheduled for May 13 & 14.
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Water Department reported March 2014 monthly items as normal, all filters replaced in January, dirty water calls received, three outstanding work orders for stuck meters, and full hydrant flushing scheduled for May 13 & 14.
#16Senior Services Committee Report
Senior Services Committee analyzed development of 'Aging in Place' groupings; determined Red Hook Seniors program provides majority of services; decided to promote program offerings and develop list of recommended contractors; food drive scheduled June 3 at Firehouse (1–3 p.m. and 6–8 p.m.); Senior Citizens Spring Social scheduled May 12 at Red Hook High School.
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Senior Services Committee analyzed development of 'Aging in Place' groupings; determined Red Hook Seniors program provides majority of services; decided to promote program offerings and develop list of recommended contractors; food drive scheduled June 3 at Firehouse (1–3 p.m. and 6–8 p.m.); Senior Citizens Spring Social scheduled May 12 at Red Hook High School.
#17Tree Committee Report
Tree Committee finishing Arbor Day plans for April 26 with two tree dedications (George Hildenbrand and Johanna Moore); 500 Arbor Day posters from Mill Road School judged and to be displayed at Town Hall; tree lessons with 3rd graders and seedling planting with 1st grades planned; Town received Growth Award for Tree City USA (one of five in region 3).
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Tree Committee finishing Arbor Day plans for April 26 with two tree dedications (George Hildenbrand and Johanna Moore); 500 Arbor Day posters from Mill Road School judged and to be displayed at Town Hall; tree lessons with 3rd graders and seedling planting with 1st grades planned; Town received Growth Award for Tree City USA (one of five in region 3).
#18Agriculture & Open Space Committee Report
Ag. & Open Space Committee held joint meeting with ZRC; discussed concept of agricultural fencing and requested exemption from zoning regulations; ZRC asked committee to prepare language for consideration; all in agreement that action is needed.
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Ag. & Open Space Committee held joint meeting with ZRC; discussed concept of agricultural fencing and requested exemption from zoning regulations; ZRC asked committee to prepare language for consideration; all in agreement that action is needed.
#19Design Review Committee Report
Design Review Committee Chair Chris Gilbert explained how their mission might fold into hamlets and historic district.
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Design Review Committee Chair Chris Gilbert explained how their mission might fold into hamlets and historic district.
#20Disaster Preparedness Committee Report
Disaster Preparedness Committee discussed enabling emergency response personnel and press reporters to identify Town Officials at emergency events; Photo IDs can be issued to those completing required FEMA training.
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Disaster Preparedness Committee discussed enabling emergency response personnel and press reporters to identify Town Officials at emergency events; Photo IDs can be issued to those completing required FEMA training.
#21EDC Report
EDC discussing website for promoting tourism; Ron Hicks from County discussed services available at County level.
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EDC discussing website for promoting tourism; Ron Hicks from County discussed services available at County level.
#22Intermunicipal Task Force Report
Intermunicipal Task Force continued review of concepts of structures in proposed local law to regulate designated historic structures; met with Design Review/Hamlet Committee Chair Chris Gilbert and reviewed historic structure resolutions; designated structures would be identified throughout Town.
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Intermunicipal Task Force continued review of concepts of structures in proposed local law to regulate designated historic structures; met with Design Review/Hamlet Committee Chair Chris Gilbert and reviewed historic structure resolutions; designated structures would be identified throughout Town.
#23Recreation Commission Report
Recreation Commission looking for new Director of Summer Recreation program; tree dedication ceremony for Johanna Moore scheduled 10 a.m. at recreation park; annual fishing contest was successful; preparing for park use.
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Recreation Commission looking for new Director of Summer Recreation program; tree dedication ceremony for Johanna Moore scheduled 10 a.m. at recreation park; annual fishing contest was successful; preparing for park use.
#24Appointment of Marge Roberts to Senior Services CommitteeProposed motion
Appoint Marge Roberts to Senior Services Committee to fill vacancy for term expiring December 31, 2015.
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Expected: vote
Appoint Marge Roberts to Senior Services Committee to fill vacancy for term expiring December 31, 2015.
#25Appointment of Tiffany Nogales to Design Review/Hamlet CommitteeProposed motion
Appoint Tiffany Nogales to Design Review/Hamlet Committee to fill vacancy for term expiring December 31, 2015.
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Expected: vote
Appoint Tiffany Nogales to Design Review/Hamlet Committee to fill vacancy for term expiring December 31, 2015.
#26Sister Cities Committee Report
Sister Cities Committee member Jen Huber's 9th grade class is doing work to send abroad with Bard student to small village (Kfar Tavor) in Israel joining sister city group; through Bard College sponsorship, students have been to Israel and Palestine.
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Sister Cities Committee member Jen Huber's 9th grade class is doing work to send abroad with Bard student to small village (Kfar Tavor) in Israel joining sister city group; through Bard College sponsorship, students have been to Israel and Palestine.
#27Trails Committee Report
Trails Committee working on recreation park trail extension at new recreation park and working on grant application.
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Trails Committee working on recreation park trail extension at new recreation park and working on grant application.
#28Correspondence – Fairways Homeowners AssociationInformational
Supervisor Crane received letter from Fairways Homeowners Association asking if Town would acquire and manage wastewater system operations (Town has right of first refusal); requesting speed limit reduction and consideration of lighting district for Fairways; matter referred to Town Attorney and scheduled for May 13 agenda.
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Supervisor Crane received letter from Fairways Homeowners Association asking if Town would acquire and manage wastewater system operations (Town has right of first refusal); requesting speed limit reduction and consideration of lighting district for Fairways; matter referred to Town Attorney and scheduled for May 13 agenda.
#29Public Comment Period
Public comment period opened; no comments received.
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Public comment period opened; no comments received.
#30Executive Session
Board entered executive session at 8:45 p.m. to discuss personnel matters regarding hiring and/or firing and attorney/client contractual discussion; session closed thereafter.
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Board entered executive session at 8:45 p.m. to discuss personnel matters regarding hiring and/or firing and attorney/client contractual discussion; session closed thereafter.
#31Establish Position of Bookkeeper to the SupervisorProposed motion
Establish position of Bookkeeper to the Supervisor, not to exceed 17½ hours per week, effective ASAP, at salary range $18–$21 per hour depending on qualifications, at discretion of Supervisor.
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Establish position of Bookkeeper to the Supervisor, not to exceed 17½ hours per week, effective ASAP, at salary range $18–$21 per hour depending on qualifications, at discretion of Supervisor.
#32Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.