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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Meetings/2011-05-25
Town Board · Monthly meeting

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47 agenda items · 0 motions · 0 substantive · 0 formal resolutions
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Agenda (47 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 from Supervisor Crane and Board members regarding Arbor Day celebration, Tree City award, Memorial Day parade, Red Hook Girls Lacrosse regional championship, Pop Warner registration, and Winnikee Land Trust trail opening ceremony.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcements from Supervisor Crane and Board members regarding Arbor Day celebration, Tree City award, Memorial Day parade, Red Hook Girls Lacrosse regional championship, Pop Warner registration, and Winnikee Land Trust trail opening ceremony.
#3Public Comment Period
Public comment period opened; discussion of burning regulations and Recycling Center DEC inspection.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment period opened; discussion of burning regulations and Recycling Center DEC inspection.
#4Public Hearing – Continuation Regarding the Community Preservation Fund PlanPublic hearing noticetabled-from-prior
Continuation of public hearing on Community Preservation Fund Plan with discussion of map corrections and Board review.
Action
Expected: discussion
Continuation of public hearing on Community Preservation Fund Plan with discussion of map corrections and Board review.
#5Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Consistency DeterminationProposed motion
Approve the local waterfront revitalization program consistency determination for the Community Preservation Fund Plan.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve the local waterfront revitalization program consistency determination for the Community Preservation Fund Plan.
#6Close the Community Preservation Fund Plan Public Hearing
Close the Community Preservation Fund Plan public hearing.
Action
Expected: vote
Close the Community Preservation Fund Plan public hearing.
#7Resolution 2011 #54 – Approving Local Law B (Proposed) of 2011 Entitled "A Local Law Adopting a Community Preservation Plan"Draft resolution
Approve Resolution 2011 #54 adopting Local Law B of 2011 to establish a Community Preservation Fund plan.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve Resolution 2011 #54 adopting Local Law B of 2011 to establish a Community Preservation Fund plan.
attached: Resolution
#8Resolution 2011 #55 – Authorizing Community Preservation Plan ImplementationDraft resolution
Approve Resolution 2011 #55 authorizing implementation of the Community Preservation Plan.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve Resolution 2011 #55 authorizing implementation of the Community Preservation Plan.
attached: Resolution
#9Presentation by Pace Climate Center – Anne Marie Hirschberger/James VanNostrandInformational
Presentation by Pace Energy and Climate Center on existing and ongoing activities with the Town, including Highway Garage, NYSERDA programs, smart grid pilot, and climate action planning.
Action
Expected: info_only
Presentation by Pace Energy and Climate Center on existing and ongoing activities with the Town, including Highway Garage, NYSERDA programs, smart grid pilot, and climate action planning.
#10Zoning Amendment Revisions: Board DiscussionInformational
Board discussion of zoning amendment revisions prepared by Planner Michele Greig, including definitions of agriculture, medical care outpatient clinic, buildable acreage, AB District, and zoning map.
Action
Expected: discussion
Board discussion of zoning amendment revisions prepared by Planner Michele Greig, including definitions of agriculture, medical care outpatient clinic, buildable acreage, AB District, and zoning map.
attached: Summary of revisions, List of parcels
#11Special Town Board Meeting Scheduled for May 31, 2011
Schedule a special Town Board meeting on May 31, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
Action
Expected: vote
Schedule a special Town Board meeting on May 31, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
#12Public Hearing on Zoning Amendments Scheduled for June 22, 2011Public hearing notice
Schedule a public hearing on zoning amendments for June 22, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
Action
Expected: vote
Schedule a public hearing on zoning amendments for June 22, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
#13Resolution 2011 #56 – Authorizing the Issuance of Serial Bonds for Highway Equipment/Dump Truck with PlowDraft resolution
Approve Resolution 2011 #56 authorizing issuance of serial bonds not to exceed $210,000 to finance acquisition of a dump truck with plow.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve Resolution 2011 #56 authorizing issuance of serial bonds not to exceed $210,000 to finance acquisition of a dump truck with plow.
attached: Resolution
#14Water Department Annual ReportInformational
Water Department Chair Hank VanParys presents annual report of Town Water District No. 1 for 2010 operations, including pump facility renovations, storage tank inspection, water quality testing, and 2011 priorities.
Action
Expected: info_only
Water Department Chair Hank VanParys presents annual report of Town Water District No. 1 for 2010 operations, including pump facility renovations, storage tank inspection, water quality testing, and 2011 priorities.
#15Assessor's Report
Assessor's report; no formal report presented but grievance day was held.
Action
Expected: info_only
Assessor's report; no formal report presented but grievance day was held.
#16Building Inspector's Report
Building Inspector's report for period February 25, 2011 to May 25, 2011, including Code Enforcement Officer activities, fees collected, complaints, inspections, certificates, and permits.
Action
Expected: info_only
Building Inspector's report for period February 25, 2011 to May 25, 2011, including Code Enforcement Officer activities, fees collected, complaints, inspections, certificates, and permits.
#17Police Report
Police report from Red Hook Police and Dutchess County Sheriff.
Action
Expected: info_only
Police report from Red Hook Police and Dutchess County Sheriff.
#18Purchasing Report
Purchasing Agent report for period March 29 to May 25, 2011, including purchase orders issued, pickup truck procurement, dump body replacement, St. Margaret's roof replacement contracts, and photovoltaic roof project.
Action
Expected: info_only
Purchasing Agent report for period March 29 to May 25, 2011, including purchase orders issued, pickup truck procurement, dump body replacement, St. Margaret's roof replacement contracts, and photovoltaic roof project.
#19Recycling Report
Recycling report regarding reuse building operations.
Action
Expected: info_only
Recycling report regarding reuse building operations.
#20Deputy Supervisor Appointment
Appoint Councilman James Ross to act as Deputy Supervisor in Supervisor Crane's absence.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Councilman James Ross to act as Deputy Supervisor in Supervisor Crane's absence.
#21Conservation Advisory Council Appointments
Appoint Karen Schneller-McDonald and Sarah Imboden to the Conservation Advisory Council to fill vacancies for terms to expire December 31, 2011.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Karen Schneller-McDonald and Sarah Imboden to the Conservation Advisory Council to fill vacancies for terms to expire December 31, 2011.
#22Disaster Preparedness Committee Membership DiscussionInformational
Discussion of committee request to add three members: a Bard College Security Officer and two EMS representatives.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of committee request to add three members: a Bard College Security Officer and two EMS representatives.
#23Economic Development Committee ReorganizationInformational
Discussion of Economic Development Committee status, membership reduction from nine to seven members, and appointment of new members.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of Economic Development Committee status, membership reduction from nine to seven members, and appointment of new members.
#24Economic Development Committee – Reappointment of Beth Jones
Reappoint Beth Jones to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2012.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Beth Jones to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2012.
#25Economic Development Committee – Appointment of Todd Baright
Appoint Todd Baright to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2012.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Todd Baright to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2012.
#26Economic Development Committee – Appointment of Laura Pensiero
Appoint Laura Pensiero to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2012.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Laura Pensiero to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2012.
#27Economic Development Committee – Appointment of Dan Budd
Appoint Dan Budd to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2012.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Dan Budd to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2012.
#28Greenway & Trails Committee – VacancyInformational
Note resignation of Susan Gilnack from Greenway & Trails Committee, leaving one vacancy.
Action
Expected: info_only
Note resignation of Susan Gilnack from Greenway & Trails Committee, leaving one vacancy.
#29Intermunicipal Task Force – VacanciesInformational
Note five vacancies on the Intermunicipal Task Force.
Action
Expected: info_only
Note five vacancies on the Intermunicipal Task Force.
#30Planning Board – VacancyInformational
Note one vacancy on the Planning Board.
Action
Expected: info_only
Note one vacancy on the Planning Board.
#31Senior Services Committee – Liaison Change
Supervisor Crane replaces Councilwoman Strawinski as liaison to Senior Services Committee.
Action
Expected: vote
Supervisor Crane replaces Councilwoman Strawinski as liaison to Senior Services Committee.
#32Zoning Board of Appeals – Chair Reappointment DiscussionInformational
Discussion of Zoning Board of Appeals Chair reappointment and consideration of reducing membership from seven to five members.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of Zoning Board of Appeals Chair reappointment and consideration of reducing membership from seven to five members.
#33Sister City Working Group Appointments
Appoint Jill Botstein-Baz and Jeff Levine to serve on the Sister City Working Group.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Jill Botstein-Baz and Jeff Levine to serve on the Sister City Working Group.
#34Planning Board Report
Planning Board report dated May 25, 2011, including review of two meetings in April and two in May, and review of Centers and Greenspaces proposed zoning amendments for consistency with Red Hook Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.
Action
Expected: info_only
Planning Board report dated May 25, 2011, including review of two meetings in April and two in May, and review of Centers and Greenspaces proposed zoning amendments for consistency with Red Hook Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.
#35Zoning Board of Appeals Report
Zoning Board of Appeals report on two public hearings regarding Stewarts and an accessory apartment.
Action
Expected: info_only
Zoning Board of Appeals report on two public hearings regarding Stewarts and an accessory apartment.
#36Agriculture & Open Space Committee Report
Agriculture & Open Space Committee report on regular meetings, purchase of development rights, and fence issue concerns.
Action
Expected: info_only
Agriculture & Open Space Committee report on regular meetings, purchase of development rights, and fence issue concerns.
#37Conservation Advisory Council Report
Conservation Advisory Council report on 10% Challenge, recycling, Highway Garage water quality and energy use, Ruth Oja Scholarship winner, and site visit to proposed development.
Action
Expected: info_only
Conservation Advisory Council report on 10% Challenge, recycling, Highway Garage water quality and energy use, Ruth Oja Scholarship winner, and site visit to proposed development.
#38Intermunicipal Task Force Report
Intermunicipal Task Force report on ongoing Friday morning meetings to discuss revisions to Centers and Greenspace Plan.
Action
Expected: info_only
Intermunicipal Task Force report on ongoing Friday morning meetings to discuss revisions to Centers and Greenspace Plan.
#39Recreation Commission Report
Recreation Commission report on slow season start due to weather, successful softball tournament, Summer Program brochure, signups scheduled for June 4-11, and update on new recreation land.
Action
Expected: info_only
Recreation Commission report on slow season start due to weather, successful softball tournament, Summer Program brochure, signups scheduled for June 4-11, and update on new recreation land.
#40St. Margaret's Committee Report
St. Margaret's Committee report on contracts and initial abatement project.
Action
Expected: info_only
St. Margaret's Committee report on contracts and initial abatement project.
#41Senior Services Committee Report
Senior Services Committee report on food drive for DC Community Action and request for new committee members.
Action
Expected: info_only
Senior Services Committee report on food drive for DC Community Action and request for new committee members.
#42Trails Committee Report
Trails Committee report on cancelled Tour de Red Hook and discussion of trail implementation at new recreation park.
Action
Expected: info_only
Trails Committee report on cancelled Tour de Red Hook and discussion of trail implementation at new recreation park.
#43CorrespondenceInformational
Supervisor Crane received letter from NYMIR regarding money distribution.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor Crane received letter from NYMIR regarding money distribution.
#44Public Comment Period
Public comment period opened; no comments received.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment period opened; no comments received.
#45Attorney/Client Session
Enter into Attorney/Client session.
Action
Expected: vote
Enter into Attorney/Client session.
#46Close Attorney/Client Session
Close Attorney/Client session.
Action
Expected: vote
Close Attorney/Client session.
#47Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn the meeting.