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Agenda (34 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 community events, awards, and initiatives including recreation tributes, teacher recognition, fire relief, historic preservation forum, census response, solar panel approval, state seminar, Arbor Day, Tour De Red Hook, spring cleanup, Bard College commencement, fire company grant, and Apple Blossom Day.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor and Board members announced community events, awards, and initiatives including recreation tributes, teacher recognition, fire relief, historic preservation forum, census response, solar panel approval, state seminar, Arbor Day, Tour De Red Hook, spring cleanup, Bard College commencement, fire company grant, and Apple Blossom Day.
#3Public Hearing — Zoning Law Notification RequirementsPublic hearing notice
Public hearing on proposed changes to zoning law notification requirements for landowners, with public testimony regarding whether certified mail notification should be required for zoning changes.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public hearing on proposed changes to zoning law notification requirements for landowners, with public testimony regarding whether certified mail notification should be required for zoning changes.
#4Water Department Annual ReportInformational
Water Department Chair Hank VanParys presented annual report covering organization, operations, water quality, financial overview, and future plans including potential contract amendment with Bard College regarding tank maintenance responsibility.
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Water Department Chair Hank VanParys presented annual report covering organization, operations, water quality, financial overview, and future plans including potential contract amendment with Bard College regarding tank maintenance responsibility.
#5Community Preservation Fund Program UpdateInformational
Ted Fink of Greenplan presented status report on Community Preservation Fund Committee's work on a community preservation project plan, including six major steps toward finalizing methodology for utilizing accumulated CPF funds.
Action
Expected: discussion
Ted Fink of Greenplan presented status report on Community Preservation Fund Committee's work on a community preservation project plan, including six major steps toward finalizing methodology for utilizing accumulated CPF funds.
#6Centers and Greenspace — Michele GreigInformational
Michele Greig of Greenplan presented draft generic document for Centers and Greenspace plan for Board review; document will include Russell Urban Mead aquifer study addendum before public release and County/Planning Board review.
Action
Expected: discussion
Michele Greig of Greenplan presented draft generic document for Centers and Greenspace plan for Board review; document will include Russell Urban Mead aquifer study addendum before public release and County/Planning Board review.
#7Resolution Establishing NYSERS Reporting for Elected OfficialsDraft resolution
Adopt resolution establishing standard workday reporting for elected officials participating in New York State Retirement System, with attached time diary.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt resolution establishing standard workday reporting for elected officials participating in New York State Retirement System, with attached time diary.
#8Resolution 2010 #23 — Silver Star Service Banner DayDraft resolution
Adopt resolution declaring May 1st Silver Star Banner Day to honor wounded and ill soldiers of the Town of Red Hook, specifically honoring resident Bill Lewis.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt resolution declaring May 1st Silver Star Banner Day to honor wounded and ill soldiers of the Town of Red Hook, specifically honoring resident Bill Lewis.
attached: Resolution
#9Resolution 2010 #24 — Key Bank DayDraft resolution
Adopt resolution declaring Friday, May 7, 2010 as Key Bank Day in the Town of Red Hook to honor the bank's 50th anniversary.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt resolution declaring Friday, May 7, 2010 as Key Bank Day in the Town of Red Hook to honor the bank's 50th anniversary.
attached: Resolution
#10Resolution 2010 #25 — Honoring James Pope, Eagle ScoutDraft resolution
Adopt resolution honoring and commending James Pope for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt resolution honoring and commending James Pope for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts.
attached: Resolution
#11Resolution 2010 #26 — Appointment of Bryan Cranna as Liaison to Red Hook Recreation CommissionDraft resolution
Adopt resolution appointing Village of Tivoli Trustee Bryan Cranna as liaison to the Red Hook Recreation Commission to coordinate integrated recreation programs between Tivoli and Red Hook.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt resolution appointing Village of Tivoli Trustee Bryan Cranna as liaison to the Red Hook Recreation Commission to coordinate integrated recreation programs between Tivoli and Red Hook.
#12Resolution 2010 #27 — Offer of Dedication of Drainage Easement for Deer Run RoadDraft resolution
Adopt resolution accepting dedication of drainage easements on east side of Deer Run Road subject to conditions, with Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) determination of unlisted action.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt resolution accepting dedication of drainage easements on east side of Deer Run Road subject to conditions, with Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) determination of unlisted action.
attached: Resolution, Environmental Assessment Form
#13Department Reports — Budget Officer
Budget Officer Rose Rider reviewed and explained Expenditures to Budget Report dated March 31, 2010.
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Budget Officer Rose Rider reviewed and explained Expenditures to Budget Report dated March 31, 2010.
#14Department Reports — Building Inspector
Building Inspector Steve Cole reported activity between March 25 and April 28, including daily log for Town and Village of Tivoli work.
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Building Inspector Steve Cole reported activity between March 25 and April 28, including daily log for Town and Village of Tivoli work.
#15Department Reports — Dog Control Officer
Dog Control Officer Cecil Moore's report presented by Councilwoman Strawinski, describing patrol schedule and response activity.
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Dog Control Officer Cecil Moore's report presented by Councilwoman Strawinski, describing patrol schedule and response activity.
#16Department Reports — Highway Department
Highway Supervisor Bucky Coon reported completion of sweeping, office trailer work, and loader repair.
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Highway Supervisor Bucky Coon reported completion of sweeping, office trailer work, and loader repair.
#17Department Reports — Police Report
Supervisor Crane presented daily report from Sheriff's Department reflecting 234 incidents addressed in January and February 2010.
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Supervisor Crane presented daily report from Sheriff's Department reflecting 234 incidents addressed in January and February 2010.
#18Department Reports — Purchasing
Councilman Colgan summarized Purchasing Agent Ted Kudzy's report for February 27 to April 27, 2010, including 75 purchase orders totaling $81,220.47 and status updates on St. Margaret's architect contract, Town Hall re-roofing specs, engineering RFP interviews, highway equipment surplus, and NYSERDA solar panel project.
Action
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Councilman Colgan summarized Purchasing Agent Ted Kudzy's report for February 27 to April 27, 2010, including 75 purchase orders totaling $81,220.47 and status updates on St. Margaret's architect contract, Town Hall re-roofing specs, engineering RFP interviews, highway equipment surplus, and NYSERDA solar panel project.
#19Board Reports — Planning Board
Planning Board Secretary Paula Schoonmaker reported meetings on April 5 and 19, with continued review of proposed subdivision and Bard College dormitory construction, and discussion of Anderson Commons residential development.
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Planning Board Secretary Paula Schoonmaker reported meetings on April 5 and 19, with continued review of proposed subdivision and Bard College dormitory construction, and discussion of Anderson Commons residential development.
#20Board Reports — ZBA
Councilman Ross reported next ZBA meeting scheduled for May 12 with fourth public hearing on matter previously discussed.
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Councilman Ross reported next ZBA meeting scheduled for May 12 with fourth public hearing on matter previously discussed.
#21Committee Reports — Ag. & Open Space Committee
Councilman O'Neill reported committee collected survey results (23 responses), planning to present report to Board in May, coordinating Harrison family relief, and requesting website inclusion.
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Councilman O'Neill reported committee collected survey results (23 responses), planning to present report to Board in May, coordinating Harrison family relief, and requesting website inclusion.
#22Committee Reports — CAC
CAC Chair Brenda Cagle reported resignation of member Denise Barton, participation in Earth Day event, ongoing vernal pool surveys, and concern about aquifer study in relation to proposed sewer project.
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CAC Chair Brenda Cagle reported resignation of member Denise Barton, participation in Earth Day event, ongoing vernal pool surveys, and concern about aquifer study in relation to proposed sewer project.
#23Committee Reports — Disaster Preparedness Committee
Chair Tim Muldoon reported updating disaster preparedness plan with current contact information and improved communication channels, with assistance from Linda Stoddard and Dick Franklin's senior citizen addition.
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Chair Tim Muldoon reported updating disaster preparedness plan with current contact information and improved communication channels, with assistance from Linda Stoddard and Dick Franklin's senior citizen addition.
#24Committee Reports — Economic Development Committee
Chris Klose reported committee working to recruit two additional members and discussing future economic development of Red Hook with Task Force plan.
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Chris Klose reported committee working to recruit two additional members and discussing future economic development of Red Hook with Task Force plan.
#25Committee Reports — Intermunicipal Task Force
Chair Bill O'Neill reported reviewing sewer project updates and Centers and Greenspace environmental impact studies, testimony before DC Legislature on April 12 (resolution passed unanimously and signed by County Executive on April 16), compiling Ag. & Open Space survey results, and continuing work on Draft Generic Environmental Impact Study.
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Chair Bill O'Neill reported reviewing sewer project updates and Centers and Greenspace environmental impact studies, testimony before DC Legislature on April 12 (resolution passed unanimously and signed by County Executive on April 16), compiling Ag. & Open Space survey results, and continuing work on Draft Generic Environmental Impact Study.
attached: April 26 report
#26Committee Reports — Recreation Commission
Chair Doug Strawinski reported on dedication ceremony for Gordie Mergendahl and Bob Bowman, park operations, roller hockey beginning second week of May, summer program brochure review at May meeting, and topsoil spreading at new park.
Action
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Chair Doug Strawinski reported on dedication ceremony for Gordie Mergendahl and Bob Bowman, park operations, roller hockey beginning second week of May, summer program brochure review at May meeting, and topsoil spreading at new park.
#27Committee Reports — St. Margaret's Committee
Chair Paula Schoonmaker reported meeting tomorrow with Dick Wambach regarding website, removal of four trees, and Town Historian J. Winthrop Aldrich drafting historic marker language.
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Chair Paula Schoonmaker reported meeting tomorrow with Dick Wambach regarding website, removal of four trees, and Town Historian J. Winthrop Aldrich drafting historic marker language.
#28Committee Reports — Senior Services Committee
Councilwoman Strawinski read report from Chair Andrew Kehr covering Emergency Preparedness Information Packet, Medicare informational meeting, recreational activities, Senior Walk beginning May 5 (weekly Wednesdays 10-11 a.m.), and new Dial-A-Ride toll-free number.
Action
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Councilwoman Strawinski read report from Chair Andrew Kehr covering Emergency Preparedness Information Packet, Medicare informational meeting, recreational activities, Senior Walk beginning May 5 (weekly Wednesdays 10-11 a.m.), and new Dial-A-Ride toll-free number.
#29Committee Reports — Trails Committee
Chair Howie Callies reported plans completed for Tour-De-Red Hook scheduled May 16 from 1-3 p.m., table setup for Apple Blossom Day, and next meeting May 6 at 7:30 p.m.
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Chair Howie Callies reported plans completed for Tour-De-Red Hook scheduled May 16 from 1-3 p.m., table setup for Apple Blossom Day, and next meeting May 6 at 7:30 p.m.
#30Committee Reports — Zoning Review Committee
Councilman O'Neill reported on behalf of Chair Susan Simon that committee is working on parking regulations proposal (expected completion by June), studying solar panel and wind turbine regulations, and received request to examine noise ordinance.
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Councilman O'Neill reported on behalf of Chair Susan Simon that committee is working on parking regulations proposal (expected completion by June), studying solar panel and wind turbine regulations, and received request to examine noise ordinance.
#31Correspondence
Supervisor Crane reviewed correspondence including NYSDOT detour notice, Scenic Hudson monitoring reports, State Assemblyman Molinaro letters, Hudson Valley Greenway Board meeting notice, DC Sheriff's remembrance ceremony invitation, summer fine arts program letter, and Time Warner YNN news channel announcement.
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Supervisor Crane reviewed correspondence including NYSDOT detour notice, Scenic Hudson monitoring reports, State Assemblyman Molinaro letters, Hudson Valley Greenway Board meeting notice, DC Sheriff's remembrance ceremony invitation, summer fine arts program letter, and Time Warner YNN news channel announcement.
#32School Budget Public Hearing and Vote AnnouncementsPublic hearing notice
Announcements of Red Hook Central School District budget public hearing on May 6 at 7:00 p.m. and budget vote on May 18 at Mill Road Elementary School; Superintendent Paul Finch and Business Manager Bruce Manager to discuss budget at May 11 Town Board meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcements of Red Hook Central School District budget public hearing on May 6 at 7:00 p.m. and budget vote on May 18 at Mill Road Elementary School; Superintendent Paul Finch and Business Manager Bruce Manager to discuss budget at May 11 Town Board meeting at 8:00 p.m.
#33Executive Session
Board entered executive session at 10:21 p.m. to discuss contracts, exited at 10:59 p.m.
Action
Expected: discussion
Board entered executive session at 10:21 p.m. to discuss contracts, exited at 10:59 p.m.
#34Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.