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Agenda (35 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 and Board members announced upcoming community events including Bicentennial events, Dutchess County EDC Annual Breakfast, Arbor Day/Earth Day celebration, Tour-de-Red Hook, Clean-Up Day, and recognition of Eagle Scout and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients.
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Supervisor and Board members announced upcoming community events including Bicentennial events, Dutchess County EDC Annual Breakfast, Arbor Day/Earth Day celebration, Tour-de-Red Hook, Clean-Up Day, and recognition of Eagle Scout and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients.
#3Public Comment Period
Supervisor opened for public comments.
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Supervisor opened for public comments.
#42011 Annual Report for Town of Red Hook's Water District No. 1Informational
Water Department Chair Henry VanParys presented the 2011 annual report including organization names, 2011 highlights, 2012 plans and goals, water quality, future considerations, and comparative financial and operations summaries for 2007-2011.
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Water Department Chair Henry VanParys presented the 2011 annual report including organization names, 2011 highlights, 2012 plans and goals, water quality, future considerations, and comparative financial and operations summaries for 2007-2011.
#5Scenic Hudson PDR Application – Cari Watkins-BatesProposed motion
Submit a letter of support to the USDA Farm & Land Protection Program for Scenic Hudson's application to fund acquisition of the Kalina parcel (150+ acres on Rokeby Road) and Greig Farm parcel (157 acres on Rockefeller Lane) through the PDR program.
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Submit a letter of support to the USDA Farm & Land Protection Program for Scenic Hudson's application to fund acquisition of the Kalina parcel (150+ acres on Rokeby Road) and Greig Farm parcel (157 acres on Rockefeller Lane) through the PDR program.
#6Committee Reports – Ag. & Open Space Committee
Chair Pete Hubbell reported on committee activities including discussion of promoting Red Hook agriculture with EDC member Chris Klose and the merger of the CPF and Farmland Protection Committees.
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Chair Pete Hubbell reported on committee activities including discussion of promoting Red Hook agriculture with EDC member Chris Klose and the merger of the CPF and Farmland Protection Committees.
#7Committee Reports – Conservation Advisory Council
Chair Laurie Husted reported that the committee is working on banning hydrofracking and recommends an amendment to the zoning law prohibiting hydrofracking.
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Chair Laurie Husted reported that the committee is working on banning hydrofracking and recommends an amendment to the zoning law prohibiting hydrofracking.
#8Committee Reports – Disaster Preparedness Committee
Supervisor Crane reported that the committee will hand out Emergency Response materials at Apple Blossom Day with FEMA also present.
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Supervisor Crane reported that the committee will hand out Emergency Response materials at Apple Blossom Day with FEMA also present.
#9Committee Reports – EDC
Supervisor Crane reported that EDC members Chris Klose and Todd Baright attended a conference at the Wallace Center on economic development and will report back to the Board.
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Supervisor Crane reported that EDC members Chris Klose and Todd Baright attended a conference at the Wallace Center on economic development and will report back to the Board.
#10Committee Reports – Intermunicipal Task Force
Councilman O'Neill reported on the Task Force's continued review of the Historic Overlay District and Historic Landmark District, discussion with UTS representatives regarding their Master Plan and campus development, and an upcoming meeting with Scenic Hudson on April 27.
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Councilman O'Neill reported on the Task Force's continued review of the Historic Overlay District and Historic Landmark District, discussion with UTS representatives regarding their Master Plan and campus development, and an upcoming meeting with Scenic Hudson on April 27.
#11Committee Reports – Recreation Commission
Councilman Colgan reported on Recreation Commission activities, noting that much work is ongoing and has been completed, with Hurricane Irene having caused significant damage to the park.
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Councilman Colgan reported on Recreation Commission activities, noting that much work is ongoing and has been completed, with Hurricane Irene having caused significant damage to the park.
#12Committee Reports – St. Margaret's Committee
Supervisor Crane thanked Paula Schoonmaker for obtaining grants for building repairs at St. Margaret's Home.
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Supervisor Crane thanked Paula Schoonmaker for obtaining grants for building repairs at St. Margaret's Home.
#13Committee Reports – Senior Services Committee
Councilwoman Cagle reported that the committee is updating their newsletter, planning a County LOOP presentation, scheduling a presentation on nutrition and food stamps for seniors, and resuming the senior walk program.
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Councilwoman Cagle reported that the committee is updating their newsletter, planning a County LOOP presentation, scheduling a presentation on nutrition and food stamps for seniors, and resuming the senior walk program.
#14Committee Reports – Sister Cities
Supervisor Crane reported that the committee is pursuing a trilateral relationship with a village in Palestine, Red Hook, and a village in Israel to improve communication and experiences.
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Supervisor Crane reported that the committee is pursuing a trilateral relationship with a village in Palestine, Red Hook, and a village in Israel to improve communication and experiences.
#15Committee Reports – Trails Committee
Councilwoman Cagle reported on the Tour-de-Red Hook event on April 29 and noted a vacancy on the committee following Henry Christopher's resignation.
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Councilwoman Cagle reported on the Tour-de-Red Hook event on April 29 and noted a vacancy on the committee following Henry Christopher's resignation.
#16Committee Reports – Tree Committee
Chair Nancy Guski reported that Red Hook received the Tree City Growth Award and described the Arbor Day/Earth Day celebration planned for April 28, including planting of commemorative trees and five White Spruce trees at St. Margaret's Home.
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Chair Nancy Guski reported that Red Hook received the Tree City Growth Award and described the Arbor Day/Earth Day celebration planned for April 28, including planting of commemorative trees and five White Spruce trees at St. Margaret's Home.
#17Department Reports – Assessor's Office
Supervisor Crane reported that the tentative assessment roll is complete and will be available for viewing at Town Hall on May 8-10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with written complaints to be filed prior to or on grievance day.
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Supervisor Crane reported that the tentative assessment roll is complete and will be available for viewing at Town Hall on May 8-10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with written complaints to be filed prior to or on grievance day.
#18Department Reports – Budget Officer
Budget Officer Rose Rider reported on a three-month budget review conducted with the Supervisor and Business Manager, with plans to meet with Department Heads to ensure the budget stays on track.
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Budget Officer Rose Rider reported on a three-month budget review conducted with the Supervisor and Business Manager, with plans to meet with Department Heads to ensure the budget stays on track.
#19Department Reports – Building Inspector
Supervisor Crane presented the Building Inspector's report for March 27 to April 25, 2012, showing 24 permits, 43 inspections, 28 certificates issued, 15 fees collected ($1,775), and 10 searches ($1,000).
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Supervisor Crane presented the Building Inspector's report for March 27 to April 25, 2012, showing 24 permits, 43 inspections, 28 certificates issued, 15 fees collected ($1,775), and 10 searches ($1,000).
#20Department Reports – Dog Control
Councilwoman Cagle reported that 8 dogs were seized, all owners were located and counseled, impound and boarding fees were paid, dogs were licensed and returned to their owners.
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Councilwoman Cagle reported that 8 dogs were seized, all owners were located and counseled, impound and boarding fees were paid, dogs were licensed and returned to their owners.
#21Department Reports – Grant Application
Supervisor Crane reported that a grant application for shared services has been submitted to analyze developing a relationship with the Village of Red Hook regarding the Highway Garage and Highway Department functions for both municipalities.
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Supervisor Crane reported that a grant application for shared services has been submitted to analyze developing a relationship with the Village of Red Hook regarding the Highway Garage and Highway Department functions for both municipalities.
#22Department Reports – Highway Department
Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke reported on garage construction progress and requested that residents avoid driving through the parking lot area due to muddy conditions and risk of vehicles getting stuck.
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Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke reported on garage construction progress and requested that residents avoid driving through the parking lot area due to muddy conditions and risk of vehicles getting stuck.
#23Department Reports – Police Report
Supervisor Crane shared police reports from the Red Hook Police Department (45 total incidents, 3 arrests, 24 tickets issued) and Dutchess County Sheriff's Department (98 total incidents).
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Supervisor Crane shared police reports from the Red Hook Police Department (45 total incidents, 3 arrests, 24 tickets issued) and Dutchess County Sheriff's Department (98 total incidents).
#24Department Reports – Purchasing
Councilman Colgan presented the Purchasing Agent's report for March 28 to April 25, 2012, showing 35 purchase orders issued, quotes obtained for a 10-foot dump body with low quote from T & T Sales, and an RFP in progress for trash hauling.
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Councilman Colgan presented the Purchasing Agent's report for March 28 to April 25, 2012, showing 35 purchase orders issued, quotes obtained for a 10-foot dump body with low quote from T & T Sales, and an RFP in progress for trash hauling.
#25Department Reports – Recycling
Supervisor Crane reported that the Recycling Center is very busy with strong resident commitment to recycling, and the carting service is out to bid.
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Supervisor Crane reported that the Recycling Center is very busy with strong resident commitment to recycling, and the carting service is out to bid.
#26Board Reports – Planning Board
Planning Secretary Paula Schoonmaker gave a brief report on Planning Board activity.
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Planning Secretary Paula Schoonmaker gave a brief report on Planning Board activity.
#27Discussion of Joint Committee CPF/Farmland Protectiondiscussion
Discuss the possibility of merging the Community Preservation Fund Committee and Farmland Protection Committee, and potentially the Ag. & Open Space Committee, to streamline operations and reduce redundancy.
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Discuss the possibility of merging the Community Preservation Fund Committee and Farmland Protection Committee, and potentially the Ag. & Open Space Committee, to streamline operations and reduce redundancy.
#28Resolution 2012 #26 – Authorizing Consolidated CPF/PDR Advisory CommitteeDraft resolution
Authorize the consolidation of the Community Preservation Fund Committee and Farmland Protection Committee into a single advisory committee.
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Authorize the consolidation of the Community Preservation Fund Committee and Farmland Protection Committee into a single advisory committee.
attached: Resolution
#29Resolution 2012 #27 – Instating Membership of Consolidated Committee (Community Preservation Fund Advisory Committee)Draft resolution
Instate the membership of the consolidated Community Preservation Fund Advisory Committee with seven members and specified term expiration dates.
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Instate the membership of the consolidated Community Preservation Fund Advisory Committee with seven members and specified term expiration dates.
#30Reorganization – Appointment of Dr. George Verrilli to EDCProposed motion
Appoint Dr. George Verrilli to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire 12/31/13.
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Appoint Dr. George Verrilli to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire 12/31/13.
#31Reorganization – Appointment of Ken Migliorelli as Ag. & Open Space Representative to EDCProposed motion
Appoint Ken Migliorelli as Ag. & Open Space representative to serve on the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire 12/31/13.
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Appoint Ken Migliorelli as Ag. & Open Space representative to serve on the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire 12/31/13.
#32Reorganization – Appointment of Michael Robertson as Ag. & Open Space Representative to Zoning Review CommitteeProposed motion
Appoint Michael Robertson as Ag. & Open Space representative to serve on the Zoning Review Committee for a term to expire 12/31/13.
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Appoint Michael Robertson as Ag. & Open Space representative to serve on the Zoning Review Committee for a term to expire 12/31/13.
#33Public Comment Period
Supervisor opened for public comments.
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Supervisor opened for public comments.
#34Attorney/Client Session
Board moved to go into Attorney/Client session at 9:25 p.m. and adjourned the session at 10:14 p.m.
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Board moved to go into Attorney/Client session at 9:25 p.m. and adjourned the session at 10:14 p.m.
#35Adjournment
Adjourn the Town Board meeting.
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Adjourn the Town Board meeting.