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21 agenda items · 8 motions · 4 substantive · 1 formal resolutions
Agenda (21 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
Accept the Supervisor's Report for April 2009 with budget adjustments.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the Supervisor's Report for April 2009 with budget adjustments.
#3Town Clerk's Report
Accept the Town Clerk's Report for April 1–30, 2009.
Action
Expected: info_only
Accept the Town Clerk's Report for April 1–30, 2009.
#4Citizen Recognition AwardDraft resolution
Adopt Resolution 2009 #19 honoring Stacey Behan for extraordinary courage and selfless heroism in rescuing a driver from a flaming vehicle.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt Resolution 2009 #19 honoring Stacey Behan for extraordinary courage and selfless heroism in rescuing a driver from a flaming vehicle.
attached: Resolution
#5Cleanup Volunteer RecognitionInformational
Recognize young volunteers who participated in Town Cleanup Days on April 19th and 26th, cleaning over 70 miles of roads.
Action
Expected: info_only
Recognize young volunteers who participated in Town Cleanup Days on April 19th and 26th, cleaning over 70 miles of roads.
#6Water District ReportInformational
Receive annual report of Town Water District No. 1 for 2008 operations, including highlights, goals for 2009, capital improvements, water quality, and financial overview.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive annual report of Town Water District No. 1 for 2008 operations, including highlights, goals for 2009, capital improvements, water quality, and financial overview.
#7Public Comment Period
Open meeting to public comments.
Action
Expected: discussion
Open meeting to public comments.
#8Budget Officer's Quarterly ReportInformational
Review budget report of expenses as of March 31, 2009, including period comparative expenditures to budget and discussion of overages and cost savings.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review budget report of expenses as of March 31, 2009, including period comparative expenditures to budget and discussion of overages and cost savings.
#9Attorney for the TownProposed motion
Appoint Christine Chale as Attorney for the Town for the year 2009 under updated contract terms.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Christine Chale as Attorney for the Town for the year 2009 under updated contract terms.
#10Ethics CommitteeProposed motion
Appoint a member to fill vacancy on the Ethics Board; initial motion to appoint John Kuhn was withdrawn to allow Ethics Committee to review list of interested candidates.
Action
Expected: discussion
Appoint a member to fill vacancy on the Ethics Board; initial motion to appoint John Kuhn was withdrawn to allow Ethics Committee to review list of interested candidates.
#11Recreation Commission VacancyInformational
Announce opening on Recreation Commission and invite interested parties to submit letters of interest to Town Clerk.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announce opening on Recreation Commission and invite interested parties to submit letters of interest to Town Clerk.
#12Cell Tower PILOTProposed motion
Authorize Business Manager to bill cell tower tenants for Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) based on assessed value of tower improvements ($263,300), with annual tax amount of $4,836, prorated to four tenants for year 2008 and levied annually in September.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize Business Manager to bill cell tower tenants for Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) based on assessed value of tower improvements ($263,300), with annual tax amount of $4,836, prorated to four tenants for year 2008 and levied annually in September.
#13Dog ControlInformational
Discuss Dog Control Officer job description, salary, and duties; Councilwoman Strawinski to compare with other towns and SPCA options.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss Dog Control Officer job description, salary, and duties; Councilwoman Strawinski to compare with other towns and SPCA options.
#14Proposed Red Hook Sewer ProjectInformational
Discuss sewer project and request to Dutchess County Executive for $334,000 in engineering services; note USDA Rural Development loan/grant eligibility.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss sewer project and request to Dutchess County Executive for $334,000 in engineering services; note USDA Rural Development loan/grant eligibility.
#15Correspondence: Agricultural Business Zoning DistrictInformational
Receive letter from Dutchess County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board regarding proposed Red Hook Agricultural Business Zoning District, with recommendations on preserving farmland and farming, clarity of language, and compliance with NYS Agricultural District Law.
Action
Expected: discussion
Receive letter from Dutchess County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board regarding proposed Red Hook Agricultural Business Zoning District, with recommendations on preserving farmland and farming, clarity of language, and compliance with NYS Agricultural District Law.
#16Announcements
Announce upcoming events: Tibetan/Buddhist Center tour May 28 at 6 p.m.; Public Hearing June 8 at 7:15 p.m. on Wil-Hi Farm conservation easement; Sheriff's memorial ceremony May 21 at 9:30 a.m.; Mohican history review for website.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announce upcoming events: Tibetan/Buddhist Center tour May 28 at 6 p.m.; Public Hearing June 8 at 7:15 p.m. on Wil-Hi Farm conservation easement; Sheriff's memorial ceremony May 21 at 9:30 a.m.; Mohican history review for website.
#17Fire Department GratitudeInformational
Acknowledge letter from Michael Rohatyn and Lisa Scobi expressing gratitude to Red Hook Fire Department for response to their home fire and their donation to the Department.
Action
Expected: info_only
Acknowledge letter from Michael Rohatyn and Lisa Scobi expressing gratitude to Red Hook Fire Department for response to their home fire and their donation to the Department.
#18Energy Star Program and ICLEI TrainingProposed motion
Approve $300 expenditure for CAC members Denise Barton and Lindsey Chapman (Bard student intern) to attend ICLEI training conference on climate action planning, contingent on funding being available within CAC budget.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve $300 expenditure for CAC members Denise Barton and Lindsey Chapman (Bard student intern) to attend ICLEI training conference on climate action planning, contingent on funding being available within CAC budget.
#19Public Comments
Open meeting to public comments.
Action
Expected: discussion
Open meeting to public comments.
#20Executive Session
Move to Attorney/Client session.
Action
Expected: info_only
Move to Attorney/Client session.
#21Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.
What happened (8 motions)
passedvote: unanimous
Accept the Supervisor's Report with budget adjustments for April 2009.
moved by Ross · seconded by Strawinski
Adopt Resolution 2009 #19 honoring Stacey Behan for extraordinary courage and selfless heroism.
moved by Crane · seconded by Strawinski
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Appoint Christine Chale as Attorney for the Town for the year 2009.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
withdrawnoperational
Appoint John Kuhn to fill the vacancy on the Ethics Board.
moved by Crane
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Approve expenditure for CAC to attend ICLEI training if within their budget.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Strawinski
passedvote: unanimous
Move into Attorney/Client session.
moved by Crane · seconded by Strawinski
passedvote: unanimous
Adjourn the Attorney/Client session.
moved by Colgan · seconded by McKeon
passedvote: unanimous
Adjourn the meeting.
moved by Ross · seconded by Strawinski