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Agenda (38 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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Expected: info_only
Opening pledge of allegiance.
#2Announcements
Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor announcements regarding sewer project hold, dog licensing transfer, senior picnic, Memorial Day parade, county legislator meeting, and PANDA annual meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor announcements regarding sewer project hold, dog licensing transfer, senior picnic, Memorial Day parade, county legislator meeting, and PANDA annual meeting.
#3Public Hearing Notice – Zoning and Subdivision Code AmendmentPublic hearing notice
Public hearing on proposed amendment to the zoning and subdivision code of the Town of Red Hook, scheduled for June 10, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the High School.
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Expected: info_only
Public hearing on proposed amendment to the zoning and subdivision code of the Town of Red Hook, scheduled for June 10, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the High School.
#4Public Comment Period
Public comment period.
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Expected: info_only
Public comment period.
#5Standard Work Day Reporting NYS Employee Retirement SystemDraft resolution
Adopt resolution establishing standard work day reporting for New York State Employee Retirement System, reflecting elected officials who are part of the NYS Retirement System for verification by the NYS Comptroller.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt resolution establishing standard work day reporting for New York State Employee Retirement System, reflecting elected officials who are part of the NYS Retirement System for verification by the NYS Comptroller.
attached: Resolution
#6Mead Orchards – Conservation Easement for PDRDraft resolution
Approve conservation easement for the purchase of development rights of Mead Orchards, LLC, with funding from NY Department of Agriculture and Markets ($427,819), Dutchess County ($72,772), Dutchess Land Conservancy in-kind contribution ($12,500), and Town contribution ($57,335), for total estimated purchase price of $533,390.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve conservation easement for the purchase of development rights of Mead Orchards, LLC, with funding from NY Department of Agriculture and Markets ($427,819), Dutchess County ($72,772), Dutchess Land Conservancy in-kind contribution ($12,500), and Town contribution ($57,335), for total estimated purchase price of $533,390.
attached: Resolution
#7Acknowledging Justice Court Audit – 2010Draft resolution
Acknowledge that the required audit of the Town of Red Hook Justice Court was conducted.
Action
Expected: vote
Acknowledge that the required audit of the Town of Red Hook Justice Court was conducted.
attached: Resolution
#8Champlain Hudson Power Express, Inc.Informational
Discussion of Champlain Hudson Power Express, Inc. proposal to run a 1,000 megawatt power line from the Canadian border to New York City and across Long Island Sound to Bridgeport, with potential routing in and/or along the Hudson River. Councilman Colgan outlined concerns regarding detailed mapping, notification of public hearings, archeological records, and infrastructure impacts.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of Champlain Hudson Power Express, Inc. proposal to run a 1,000 megawatt power line from the Canadian border to New York City and across Long Island Sound to Bridgeport, with potential routing in and/or along the Hudson River. Councilman Colgan outlined concerns regarding detailed mapping, notification of public hearings, archeological records, and infrastructure impacts.
#9St. Margaret's – Historic Marker Language ApprovalProposed motion
Approve the language proposed by the St. Margaret's Committee for the historic marker to be placed in front of St. Margaret's Home, with Town Historian J. Winthrop Aldrich agreeing to purchase and place the marker.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve the language proposed by the St. Margaret's Committee for the historic marker to be placed in front of St. Margaret's Home, with Town Historian J. Winthrop Aldrich agreeing to purchase and place the marker.
#10Tivoli Library Presentation – Bonny CorradoInformational
Presentation by Bonny Corrado, Director of the Tivoli Library, on library services for all ages, hours of operation (46 hours per week, open until 8:00 p.m. weeknights), survey results, pending Red Hook Library renovation, summer reading program adjustments, and recent awards for outstanding service.
Action
Expected: info_only
Presentation by Bonny Corrado, Director of the Tivoli Library, on library services for all ages, hours of operation (46 hours per week, open until 8:00 p.m. weeknights), survey results, pending Red Hook Library renovation, summer reading program adjustments, and recent awards for outstanding service.
#11Assessor Report
Report on Grievance Day preparation and 56 grievance complaints filed; Board of Assessment Review to meet in executive session June 8–9 to review and act on complaints, with final assessment roll published by July 1.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Grievance Day preparation and 56 grievance complaints filed; Board of Assessment Review to meet in executive session June 8–9 to review and act on complaints, with final assessment roll published by July 1.
#12Business Manager Report
Report on formation of newly created Dutchess County Fiscal Officer's Association with by-laws and mission statement; Business Manager Deb Marks elected first President.
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Report on formation of newly created Dutchess County Fiscal Officer's Association with by-laws and mission statement; Business Manager Deb Marks elected first President.
#13Budget Officer Report
Report on Highway Department completion of capital equipment inventory and five-year capital expenditure plan beginning in 2011; next departments to develop plans are Purchasing and Recreation.
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Report on Highway Department completion of capital equipment inventory and five-year capital expenditure plan beginning in 2011; next departments to develop plans are Purchasing and Recreation.
#14Building Inspector Report
Report on building and zoning activity for period 4/29/10 to 5/26/10, including permit reports, certificate reports, inspection reports, and permit fees collected ($3,074.00); five new constructions to date, one more than all of last year.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on building and zoning activity for period 4/29/10 to 5/26/10, including permit reports, certificate reports, inspection reports, and permit fees collected ($3,074.00); five new constructions to date, one more than all of last year.
#15Dog Control Report
Report on dog control activity; no dogs currently in kennel; Dog Control Officer Cecil Moore patrol schedule and response report for May provided.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on dog control activity; no dogs currently in kennel; Dog Control Officer Cecil Moore patrol schedule and response report for May provided.
#16Highway Department Report
Report on highway maintenance activities including culvert pipe replacement, street sweeping for Town and Villages of Tivoli and Red Hook, and reclamation of sections of Stony Brook Road, Amherst Street, and Columbia Avenue.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on highway maintenance activities including culvert pipe replacement, street sweeping for Town and Villages of Tivoli and Red Hook, and reclamation of sections of Stony Brook Road, Amherst Street, and Columbia Avenue.
#17Police Report
Report on police activity during April; parent night scheduled June 15 regarding prescription medication concerns; child identification program on Memorial Day; substance abuse counseling initiatives in middle and high schools.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on police activity during April; parent night scheduled June 15 regarding prescription medication concerns; child identification program on Memorial Day; substance abuse counseling initiatives in middle and high schools.
#18Purchasing Report
Report on selection of Stephen Tilley as preservation architect for St. Margaret's and RFP process for Town Hall roof; Supervisor Crane met with Board's choice for engineer for special projects to review roof bids and discuss photovoltaic panels.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on selection of Stephen Tilley as preservation architect for St. Margaret's and RFP process for Town Hall roof; Supervisor Crane met with Board's choice for engineer for special projects to review roof bids and discuss photovoltaic panels.
#19Recycling Report
Note that annual report to State DEC was not submitted; Supervisor Crane forwarded reminder to Councilwoman Strawinski to ensure Recycling Manager T.J. Hackett completes report.
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Note that annual report to State DEC was not submitted; Supervisor Crane forwarded reminder to Councilwoman Strawinski to ensure Recycling Manager T.J. Hackett completes report.
#20Water Department Report
Report on April monthly activity; replacement of approximately 76 old meters with high readings in progress; water tank inspection and potential repainting; emergency plan development for pump and water level control.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on April monthly activity; replacement of approximately 76 old meters with high readings in progress; water tank inspection and potential repainting; emergency plan development for pump and water level control.
#21Zoning Board of Appeals Report
Report on ZBA meeting with four public hearings scheduled; variances granted or continued.
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Report on ZBA meeting with four public hearings scheduled; variances granted or continued.
#22Agriculture & Open Space Committee Report
Report on publication of Ag. & Open Space survey; Committee gathering responses and meeting with parcel owners in proposed Agricultural Business District under Centers and Greenspace Plan.
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Report on publication of Ag. & Open Space survey; Committee gathering responses and meeting with parcel owners in proposed Agricultural Business District under Centers and Greenspace Plan.
#23Community Advisory Committee Report
Report on intern position (Lindsay Chapman returning), energy personnel position funding uncertainty, vernal pool survey data sent to Cornell Cooperative Extension, two applicants for Ruth Oja Environmental Scholarship, aquifer protection presentation to Village Board June 7, photovoltaic array variance request to ZBA, and one CAC vacancy.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on intern position (Lindsay Chapman returning), energy personnel position funding uncertainty, vernal pool survey data sent to Cornell Cooperative Extension, two applicants for Ruth Oja Environmental Scholarship, aquifer protection presentation to Village Board June 7, photovoltaic array variance request to ZBA, and one CAC vacancy.
#24Disaster Preparedness Committee Report
Report on Town of Red Hook Emergency Action Plan of 2010 with additional section in development.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Town of Red Hook Emergency Action Plan of 2010 with additional section in development.
attached: Town of Red Hook Emergency Action Plan of 2010
#25Economic Development Committee Report
Report on streamlining EDC process, three vacancies being filled, and creation of action plan for monthly reports; discussion of meeting announcement procedures.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on streamlining EDC process, three vacancies being filled, and creation of action plan for monthly reports; discussion of meeting announcement procedures.
#26Intermunicipal Task Force Report
Report on weekly meetings and updates on proposed sewer project now on hold due to funding absence; preparation for Public Hearing June 10 at High School with backup dates July 7 and July 21 at 7:30 p.m.
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Expected: info_only
Report on weekly meetings and updates on proposed sewer project now on hold due to funding absence; preparation for Public Hearing June 10 at High School with backup dates July 7 and July 21 at 7:30 p.m.
#27Recreation Committee Report
Report on summer brochures distribution; sign-ups June 5 and June 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Senior Walk on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. at Recreation Park.
Action
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Report on summer brochures distribution; sign-ups June 5 and June 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Senior Walk on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. at Recreation Park.
#28Planning Board Report
Report on May meeting granting conditional final approval for minor subdivision on Middle Road; public hearing on proposed new dorm at Bard College; discussion of drainage specifications.
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Expected: info_only
Report on May meeting granting conditional final approval for minor subdivision on Middle Road; public hearing on proposed new dorm at Bard College; discussion of drainage specifications.
#29St. Margaret's Committee Report
Report on selection of Stephen Tilley as preservation architect for restoration work; creation of St. Margaret's page linked to Town website; discussion of historical marker language.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on selection of Stephen Tilley as preservation architect for restoration work; creation of St. Margaret's page linked to Town website; discussion of historical marker language.
#30Trails Committee Report
Report on first Tour de Red Hook event with 66 participants (ages 4–69); request for comments on ways to improve the event.
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Report on first Tour de Red Hook event with 66 participants (ages 4–69); request for comments on ways to improve the event.
#31Tree Committee Report
Report on tree planting on Arbor Day.
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Report on tree planting on Arbor Day.
#32Zoning Review Committee Report
Report on review of noise ordinances and finishing touches on parking regulations; seeking replacement for committee member from Tivoli who moved.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on review of noise ordinances and finishing touches on parking regulations; seeking replacement for committee member from Tivoli who moved.
#33I.T. Committee Report
Report on I.T. Committee meetings; Supervisor Crane to request formal report at next meeting.
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Report on I.T. Committee meetings; Supervisor Crane to request formal report at next meeting.
#34Correspondence
Review of correspondence including resignation of Brad Mitchell from EDC, Dutchess County foreclosure and fund balance updates, housing conference and homelessness initiative notices, thank-you letter from Afghanistan, traffic complaint regarding Route 9, Stroll for Epilepsy announcement, and letter regarding Councilwoman Strawinski's email practices.
Action
Expected: info_only
Review of correspondence including resignation of Brad Mitchell from EDC, Dutchess County foreclosure and fund balance updates, housing conference and homelessness initiative notices, thank-you letter from Afghanistan, traffic complaint regarding Route 9, Stroll for Epilepsy announcement, and letter regarding Councilwoman Strawinski's email practices.
#35Public Comment Period
Public comment period.
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Public comment period.
#36Executive Session
Enter executive session for the purpose of discussing hiring or firing of a particular individual or individuals.
Action
Expected: discussion
Enter executive session for the purpose of discussing hiring or firing of a particular individual or individuals.
#37Deputy Highway Superintendent StipendProposed motion
Authorize payment of stipend to Richard Schloemer in the amount of $761 for nine weeks in 2010 (difference between Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent salaries), and resume stipend at $84.59 per week beginning May 28, 2010 until Board determines otherwise.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize payment of stipend to Richard Schloemer in the amount of $761 for nine weeks in 2010 (difference between Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent salaries), and resume stipend at $84.59 per week beginning May 28, 2010 until Board determines otherwise.
#38Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
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Adjourn the meeting.