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Agenda (39 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.
#2AnnouncementsInformational
Announcements regarding Eagle Scout Paul Parker's project at Recreation Park, Northern Dutchess Hospital swine flu preparedness, and tentative assessment roll filing and grievance process.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcements regarding Eagle Scout Paul Parker's project at Recreation Park, Northern Dutchess Hospital swine flu preparedness, and tentative assessment roll filing and grievance process.
#3Public Comment Period
Public comment period.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment period.
#4Appointment of Attorney for the TownProposed motion
Appoint Christine Chale, a member of the firm Rapport, Meyers, Whitbeck, Shaw & Rodenhaussen, as Attorney for the Town for the remainder of 2009.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Christine Chale, a member of the firm Rapport, Meyers, Whitbeck, Shaw & Rodenhaussen, as Attorney for the Town for the remainder of 2009.
#5Red Hook School Budget PresentationInformational
Presentation by Red Hook School Superintendent Paul Finch and Business Manager Bruce Martin on the school district budget, including revenue projections, expenditure plans, and upcoming public hearing and voter registration dates.
Action
Expected: discussion
Presentation by Red Hook School Superintendent Paul Finch and Business Manager Bruce Martin on the school district budget, including revenue projections, expenditure plans, and upcoming public hearing and voter registration dates.
#6Quadricentennial Mohican ProjectProposed motion
Approve addition of three paragraphs to the Town website explaining Mohican history and accuracy, subject to review by official tribal historian, and approve addition of a banner to the Route 9G welcome sign acknowledging the gateway to the Mohican Homeland.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve addition of three paragraphs to the Town website explaining Mohican history and accuracy, subject to review by official tribal historian, and approve addition of a banner to the Route 9G welcome sign acknowledging the gateway to the Mohican Homeland.
attached: History of the Town of Red Hook, Honoring Mohican History as Part of Our Welcome to Red Hook
#7Ag & Open Space Committee AppointmentProposed motion
Appoint member to the Ag & Open Space Committee; Board deferred decision to end of month pending further discussion of candidates including Norman Greig, Jay Levine, Lindsey Shott, and Bucky Coon.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint member to the Ag & Open Space Committee; Board deferred decision to end of month pending further discussion of candidates including Norman Greig, Jay Levine, Lindsey Shott, and Bucky Coon.
#8Community Preservation Fund Committee Chair AppointmentProposed motion
Appoint Susan Ezrati as Chair of the Community Preservation Fund Committee, term to expire December 31, 2009.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Susan Ezrati as Chair of the Community Preservation Fund Committee, term to expire December 31, 2009.
#9Design Review/Hamlet Committee VacancyInformational
Discussion of vacancy on Design Review/Hamlet Committee; Board to request recommendations from the committee.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of vacancy on Design Review/Hamlet Committee; Board to request recommendations from the committee.
#10Economic Development Task Force ReportInformational
Supervisor Crane to contact Michelle Martin for report from Economic Development Task Force.
Action
Expected: discussion
Supervisor Crane to contact Michelle Martin for report from Economic Development Task Force.
#11Ethics Committee AppointmentInformational
Discussion of candidate for Ethics Committee; Supervisor Crane to speak with candidate before Board appointment.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of candidate for Ethics Committee; Supervisor Crane to speak with candidate before Board appointment.
#12Farmland Protection Committee VacanciesInformational
Discussion of two vacancies on Farmland Protection Committee.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of two vacancies on Farmland Protection Committee.
#13IT Committee Chair AppointmentProposed motion
Appoint Wayne Hildenbrand as Chair of the IT Committee, term to expire December 31, 2009.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Wayne Hildenbrand as Chair of the IT Committee, term to expire December 31, 2009.
#14Planning Board Alternate VacancyInformational
Discussion of vacancy for Planning Board Alternate; no interested parties at this time.
Action
Expected: info_only
Discussion of vacancy for Planning Board Alternate; no interested parties at this time.
#15Senior Services Committee VacancyInformational
Discussion of additional vacancy on Senior Services Committee besides the one filled by Susan Goldstein.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of additional vacancy on Senior Services Committee besides the one filled by Susan Goldstein.
#16St. Margaret's Task Force Secretary AppointmentProposed motion
Appoint Fran Gruccio as secretary of the St. Margaret's Task Force.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Fran Gruccio as secretary of the St. Margaret's Task Force.
#17Recreation Commission VacancyInformational
Discussion of vacancy on Recreation Commission due to the passing of Bob Bowman; Supervisor Crane requested a page in the meeting minutes be reserved in his honor.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of vacancy on Recreation Commission due to the passing of Bob Bowman; Supervisor Crane requested a page in the meeting minutes be reserved in his honor.
#18Transportation CommitteeInformational
Discussion of Transportation Committee appointments; Councilman McKeon waiting to hear from Red Hook Commons and will present all names at once.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of Transportation Committee appointments; Councilman McKeon waiting to hear from Red Hook Commons and will present all names at once.
#19Zoning Review Committee VacanciesInformational
Discussion of vacancies on Zoning Review Committee for Ag & Open Space Committee member and Economic Development Committee member; Councilman McKeon to ask Brent Kovalchik about Village liaison appointment.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of vacancies on Zoning Review Committee for Ag & Open Space Committee member and Economic Development Committee member; Councilman McKeon to ask Brent Kovalchik about Village liaison appointment.
#20Centers and Greenspace ProgramInformational
Update on Centers and Greenspace Program; Michele Greig working on scoping document with Attorney Chale.
Action
Expected: info_only
Update on Centers and Greenspace Program; Michele Greig working on scoping document with Attorney Chale.
#21Highway Department – Paving and Equipment AuthorizationProposed motion
Authorize Highway Superintendent Wayne Hildenbrand to go out to bid for paving of Feller-Newmark Road from Crestwood to Hapeman Hill Road and to replace the current tractor and roadside mower with new equipment.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize Highway Superintendent Wayne Hildenbrand to go out to bid for paving of Feller-Newmark Road from Crestwood to Hapeman Hill Road and to replace the current tractor and roadside mower with new equipment.
#22CHIPS Funding RestorationInformational
Communication from Assemblyman Marc Molinaro that projected State aid for 2009/10 fiscal year in regard to CHIPS funding has been fully restored; Town of Red Hook will receive $101,589.00.
Action
Expected: info_only
Communication from Assemblyman Marc Molinaro that projected State aid for 2009/10 fiscal year in regard to CHIPS funding has been fully restored; Town of Red Hook will receive $101,589.00.
#23Police Department Report
Report from Officer in Charge Patrick Hildenbrand for the month of April: 18 registered complaints, 58 uniform traffic tickets, no parking tickets, 3 accidents investigated, 9 arrests made, and 1 EMS assisted call.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Officer in Charge Patrick Hildenbrand for the month of April: 18 registered complaints, 58 uniform traffic tickets, no parking tickets, 3 accidents investigated, 9 arrests made, and 1 EMS assisted call.
#24CAC Committee Report
Report from CAC Chair Brenda Cagle on composting workshop, ICLEI agreement with Bard Center intern, Energy Star program information, Ruth Oja Environmental Scholarship, and Tree Commission collaboration.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from CAC Chair Brenda Cagle on composting workshop, ICLEI agreement with Bard Center intern, Energy Star program information, Ruth Oja Environmental Scholarship, and Tree Commission collaboration.
#25Intermunicipal Task Force Report
Report from Intermunicipal Task Force Chair Bill O'Neill on 53rd report and sewer project meeting at Red Hook Firehouse on April 23rd.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Intermunicipal Task Force Chair Bill O'Neill on 53rd report and sewer project meeting at Red Hook Firehouse on April 23rd.
#26Recreation Commission Report
Report from Recreation Commission Chair Doug Strawinski on acknowledgment of Bob Bowman and Gordie Mergandahl, postponed scoreboard dedication, revised bid proposals for engineering work, and playground primer application.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Recreation Commission Chair Doug Strawinski on acknowledgment of Bob Bowman and Gordie Mergandahl, postponed scoreboard dedication, revised bid proposals for engineering work, and playground primer application.
#27Planning Board Report
Report from Planning Board Clerk Paula Schoonmaker on amended policy regarding rescheduling of unexpectedly cancelled public hearings.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Planning Board Clerk Paula Schoonmaker on amended policy regarding rescheduling of unexpectedly cancelled public hearings.
#28St. Margaret's Committee Report
Report from St. Margaret's Committee on limited progress due to frozen funding, efforts to raise appraised building value, and roof patching by Doug Strawinski.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from St. Margaret's Committee on limited progress due to frozen funding, efforts to raise appraised building value, and roof patching by Doug Strawinski.
#29Senior Services Committee Report
Report from Senior Services Committee Chair Andrew Kehr on brochure work, lift and assist calls, food drive for Community Action, Senior Read Aloud program at Mill Road School, mission statement revision, PANDA project, Transportation Committee, and future projects.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Senior Services Committee Chair Andrew Kehr on brochure work, lift and assist calls, food drive for Community Action, Senior Read Aloud program at Mill Road School, mission statement revision, PANDA project, Transportation Committee, and future projects.
#30Greenway & Trails Committee Report
Report from Greenway & Trails Committee Chair Howie Callies on cleanup and removal of fallen tree limbs from Tivoli Bays Trail and participation in Town cleanup on April 19th.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Greenway & Trails Committee Chair Howie Callies on cleanup and removal of fallen tree limbs from Tivoli Bays Trail and participation in Town cleanup on April 19th.
#31Tree Preservation Commission Report
Report from Tree Preservation Commission Chair Nancy Guski on Arbor Day observation, spring planting, tree seedling distribution, May Watershed Month events, and Tree City USA designation for third consecutive year.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Tree Preservation Commission Chair Nancy Guski on Arbor Day observation, spring planting, tree seedling distribution, May Watershed Month events, and Tree City USA designation for third consecutive year.
#32Community Development Block Grant ResolutionProposed motion
Supervisor Crane will ask Board to approve a resolution for the Community Development Block Grant for 2010–2012; sidewalk project from Old Farm Road to Rokeby Road is underway.
Action
Expected: vote
Supervisor Crane will ask Board to approve a resolution for the Community Development Block Grant for 2010–2012; sidewalk project from Old Farm Road to Rokeby Road is underway.
#33Correspondence – Census BureauInformational
Information from Census Bureau requesting dissemination of census information; census takers updating addresses through June 30th, questionnaires to be sent in March 2010.
Action
Expected: info_only
Information from Census Bureau requesting dissemination of census information; census takers updating addresses through June 30th, questionnaires to be sent in March 2010.
#34Correspondence – Abrahams Park ConcertsInformational
Announcement of first Abrahams Park concert on June 7th at 3:00 p.m. featuring the Basement Boys.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcement of first Abrahams Park concert on June 7th at 3:00 p.m. featuring the Basement Boys.
#35Correspondence – Winnakee Land Trust Fundraising BalletInformational
Announcement of Winnakee Land Trust fundraising ballet on May 30th; contact Supervisor Crane for information.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcement of Winnakee Land Trust fundraising ballet on May 30th; contact Supervisor Crane for information.
#36Correspondence – Dutchess Land Conservancy Town Board BreakfastInformational
Announcement of sixth annual Town Board Breakfast at Dutchess Land Conservancy on May 18th from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. featuring Michael Klemens, PhD.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcement of sixth annual Town Board Breakfast at Dutchess Land Conservancy on May 18th from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. featuring Michael Klemens, PhD.
#37Correspondence – Hero Stacey Beham ResolutionInformational
Announcement that Hero Stacey Beham, who demonstrated courage, will hopefully be presented with a resolution at the next meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcement that Hero Stacey Beham, who demonstrated courage, will hopefully be presented with a resolution at the next meeting.
#38Public Comments
Public comment period.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment period.
#39Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
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Adjourn the meeting.