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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Meetings/2012-05-23
Town Board · Monthly meeting

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22 agenda items · 0 motions · 0 substantive · 0 formal resolutions
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Agenda (22 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
Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Bicentennial House and Barn Tour Report – Sandy MartinInformational
Discussion of the Bicentennial House and Barn Tour held on Saturday, which drew 192 participants, and upcoming Bicentennial Celebration events.
Action
Expected: info_only
Discussion of the Bicentennial House and Barn Tour held on Saturday, which drew 192 participants, and upcoming Bicentennial Celebration events.
attached: brochure
#32012 Montreal-New York RunProposed motion
File a 'no objection' response with the State DOT regarding the June 1–3 run/walk on Route 9 through the Town.
Action
Expected: vote
File a 'no objection' response with the State DOT regarding the June 1–3 run/walk on Route 9 through the Town.
#4Adopt CPF/PDR Application ProcessDraft resolution
Adopt a resolution establishing an application process for CPF and PDR applications.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt a resolution establishing an application process for CPF and PDR applications.
attached: Resolution
#5Approve NYSERDA Agreement and Contract with ConsultantDraft resolution
Authorize execution of an agreement for services with Courtney Strong, Inc. to complete the NYSERDA grant begun in 2010.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize execution of an agreement for services with Courtney Strong, Inc. to complete the NYSERDA grant begun in 2010.
attached: Resolution
#6Committee Reports – Tree Commission
Report from Tree Commission Chair Nancy Guski on Arbor Day/Earth Day activities, including tree plantings and acknowledgments of participants.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Tree Commission Chair Nancy Guski on Arbor Day/Earth Day activities, including tree plantings and acknowledgments of participants.
#7Committee Reports – Disaster Preparedness
Report from Co-Chair Tim Muldoon on mass fatality drill participation and upcoming committee meeting on June 6.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Co-Chair Tim Muldoon on mass fatality drill participation and upcoming committee meeting on June 6.
#8Committee Reports – EDC
Report from Supervisor Crane on Economic Development Committee efforts to promote the farm industry and bring local business to the Village.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Supervisor Crane on Economic Development Committee efforts to promote the farm industry and bring local business to the Village.
#9Committee Reports – Intermunicipal Task Force
Report from Councilman O'Neill on ongoing review of the Historic Overlay District and Historic Landmark District.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Councilman O'Neill on ongoing review of the Historic Overlay District and Historic Landmark District.
#10Committee Reports – Recreation Commission
Report from Recreation Director John Kuhn on field preparation, Eagle Scout project at St. Margaret's, fishing contest, Tour-de-Red Hook, and summer program sign-ups scheduled for June 2 and 9.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Recreation Director John Kuhn on field preparation, Eagle Scout project at St. Margaret's, fishing contest, Tour-de-Red Hook, and summer program sign-ups scheduled for June 2 and 9.
attached: FEMA report
#11Committee Reports – St. Margaret's Committee
Report on St. Margaret's Committee fundraising efforts.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on St. Margaret's Committee fundraising efforts.
#12Committee Reports – Senior Services Committee
Report from Chair Andrew Kehr on a food drive to be held June 12 from 1–3 p.m. at the Red Hook Firehouse to provide food for children in school lunch programs during summer break.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Chair Andrew Kehr on a food drive to be held June 12 from 1–3 p.m. at the Red Hook Firehouse to provide food for children in school lunch programs during summer break.
#13Committee Reports – Sister Cities Committee
Report from Supervisor Crane on outreach to a town in Israel similar in size to a Palestinian town; Board authorized sending a letter and bicentennial brochures to the Israeli town's local council head.
Action
Expected: discussion
Report from Supervisor Crane on outreach to a town in Israel similar in size to a Palestinian town; Board authorized sending a letter and bicentennial brochures to the Israeli town's local council head.
#14Department Reports – Highway Department
Report from Supervisor Crane on Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke's communication regarding wood chipper prices and types, and progress on garage construction with anticipated July grand opening.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Supervisor Crane on Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke's communication regarding wood chipper prices and types, and progress on garage construction with anticipated July grand opening.
#15Department Reports – Building Department
Report from Code Enforcement Officer Steve Cole and Building Inspector Bob Fennell on permit fees received ($1,540) and permits issued (19).
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Code Enforcement Officer Steve Cole and Building Inspector Bob Fennell on permit fees received ($1,540) and permits issued (19).
#16Department Reports – Police Report
Report on routine patrols provided by County through taxes and 91 incidents reported in April.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on routine patrols provided by County through taxes and 91 incidents reported in April.
#17Department Reports – Dog Control
Report from Dog Control Officer Hal Cody on three dogs seized, one impounded for 10 days, one appearance ticket issued, and consideration of an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Rhinebeck to share kennel facilities.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Dog Control Officer Hal Cody on three dogs seized, one impounded for 10 days, one appearance ticket issued, and consideration of an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Rhinebeck to share kennel facilities.
#18Department Reports – Water Department
Report from Chair Hank Van Parys on April water pumping, right-of-way clearing, planned valve installation on Manor Road and Colonial Drive, tree clearing on Willow Brook Lane, and location of old main on Aspinwall.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Chair Hank Van Parys on April water pumping, right-of-way clearing, planned valve installation on Manor Road and Colonial Drive, tree clearing on Willow Brook Lane, and location of old main on Aspinwall.
#19Department Reports – Planning Board
Report from Councilman Ross on minor subdivision approval on Old Farm Road, special permit for house replacement on Woods Road, and ongoing review of baseball field at Bard College, additional special permits on Woods Road, proposed airstrip on Pitcher Lane, and certificate of appropriateness in Upper Red Hook.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Councilman Ross on minor subdivision approval on Old Farm Road, special permit for house replacement on Woods Road, and ongoing review of baseball field at Bard College, additional special permits on Woods Road, proposed airstrip on Pitcher Lane, and certificate of appropriateness in Upper Red Hook.
#20Department Reports – ZBA
Report from Councilman Ross on public hearing for a substandard lot with side line issues.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Councilman Ross on public hearing for a substandard lot with side line issues.
#21Public Comment Period
Open floor for public comments.
Action
Expected: discussion
Open floor for public comments.
#22Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn the meeting.