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Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Meetings/2008-05-28
Town Board · Monthly meeting

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21 agenda items · 0 motions · 0 substantive · 0 formal resolutions
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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 pledge of allegiance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Opening pledge of allegiance.
#2Public Comments
Fifteen-minute public comment period.
Action
Expected: info_only
Fifteen-minute public comment period.
#3Assisted Listening Device
Announcement that the assisted listening system is now fully functional and in compliance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcement that the assisted listening system is now fully functional and in compliance.
#4CPR Week
Announcement of National CPR Week (June 1–7, 2008) and free CPR classes offered by Northern Dutchess Paramedics.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcement of National CPR Week (June 1–7, 2008) and free CPR classes offered by Northern Dutchess Paramedics.
#5Dan Wheeler, CDBG Sidewalks Project UpdateInformational
Update on Community Development Block Grant sidewalk project on west side of Route 9, including project specifications and SEQRA process.
Action
Expected: discussion
Update on Community Development Block Grant sidewalk project on west side of Route 9, including project specifications and SEQRA process.
attached: Maps
#6Resolution 2008 #40 — Resolution Declaring Lead Agency for the 2008 CDBG Sidewalk ProjectDraft resolution
Declare the Town as lead agency for the 2008 Community Development Block Grant sidewalk project.
Action
Expected: vote
Declare the Town as lead agency for the 2008 Community Development Block Grant sidewalk project.
attached: Resolution
#7Highway Garage Air Quality Issue — RFP for Industrial HygienistsInformational
Update on issuance of RFP for Certified Industrial Hygienists to assess air quality in the Highway Garage; six proposals received.
Action
Expected: info_only
Update on issuance of RFP for Certified Industrial Hygienists to assess air quality in the Highway Garage; six proposals received.
#8Brad Palmiter, MVP Health Retirement OptionsInformational
Presentation of retiree health insurance options and costs for Town employees, including two-tier and three-tier coverage plans.
Action
Expected: discussion
Presentation of retiree health insurance options and costs for Town employees, including two-tier and three-tier coverage plans.
attached: Handouts
#9Adoption of Modified Two-Tiered Retiree Health Insurance PlanProposed motion
Adopt a modified two-tiered retiree health insurance system: 50% of single rate after 20 years of service, 75% after 25 years, and 80% of MVP Medicare Gold for retirees age 65+ or with 10+ years of service.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt a modified two-tiered retiree health insurance system: 50% of single rate after 20 years of service, 75% after 25 years, and 80% of MVP Medicare Gold for retirees age 65+ or with 10+ years of service.
#10Morris Associates Highway Garage DiscussionInformationaltabled-from-prior
Open discussion of Highway Garage development options, including current Town Hall site, alternative Rokeby Road site, building type, financing, and potential shared services with Village of Red Hook.
Action
Expected: discussion
Open discussion of Highway Garage development options, including current Town Hall site, alternative Rokeby Road site, building type, financing, and potential shared services with Village of Red Hook.
attached: Maps, Aerial of Rokeby Road parcel
#11Photovoltaic Panels Project — Authorization to RebidProposed motion
Authorize the Supervisor to place a publication for rebid of photovoltaic project specifications with a 15-day bidding period.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the Supervisor to place a publication for rebid of photovoltaic project specifications with a 15-day bidding period.
#12Reorganization Appointments
Defer discussion of reorganization appointments to the June 3, 2008 meeting.
Action
Expected: discussion
Defer discussion of reorganization appointments to the June 3, 2008 meeting.
#13Hazardous Waste Disposal Day Announcement
Announcement of Hazardous Waste Disposal Day sponsored by Dutchess County Resource Recovery Agency on Saturday, June 7.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcement of Hazardous Waste Disposal Day sponsored by Dutchess County Resource Recovery Agency on Saturday, June 7.
#14Village of Red Hook — Shared Police Services for Sunday PatrolProposed motion
Approve sharing the cost with the Village of Red Hook of a police patrol on Sundays from 4 p.m. to midnight.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve sharing the cost with the Village of Red Hook of a police patrol on Sundays from 4 p.m. to midnight.
#15Village of Red Hook — Engineering Study ContributionProposed motion
Support a $5,000 contribution for an engineering study for the NY State Environmental Facilities Corporation facility plan grant to explore sewage treatment connection options for the Village.
Action
Expected: vote
Support a $5,000 contribution for an engineering study for the NY State Environmental Facilities Corporation facility plan grant to explore sewage treatment connection options for the Village.
#16Dog Control Ordinance, Barking DogsInformational
Discussion of dog control ordinance and barking dog complaints.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of dog control ordinance and barking dog complaints.
#17Discussion with Todd Baright — Red Hook Village Parking LotInformational
Presentation by Todd Baright regarding concerns about potential commercial development on the Red Hook Village parking lot and proposal for his family to purchase and lease the lot to the Village for $1 per year.
Action
Expected: discussion
Presentation by Todd Baright regarding concerns about potential commercial development on the Red Hook Village parking lot and proposal for his family to purchase and lease the lot to the Village for $1 per year.
attached: Letter, Petition with 700 signatures, Letter from Pine Street Pediatrics
#18Town Board Support for Red Hook Village Parking Lot PreservationProposed motion
Express the Town Board's strong belief that the Red Hook Village parking lot should not be developed because it is a necessary asset to businesses, residents, and visitors, providing a safe alternative to parallel parking along Route 9.
Action
Expected: vote
Express the Town Board's strong belief that the Red Hook Village parking lot should not be developed because it is a necessary asset to businesses, residents, and visitors, providing a safe alternative to parallel parking along Route 9.
#19Public Comment (Second Period)
Public comment period.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment period.
#20Executive Session
Go into executive session to discuss personnel matters of a particular person and attorney/client matters regarding a court decision.
Action
Expected: info_only
Go into executive session to discuss personnel matters of a particular person and attorney/client matters regarding a court decision.
#21Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.