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Agenda (25 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
Pledge of Allegiance.
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Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Announcements
Supervisor Crane made announcements regarding Food Drive, NYSDOT Route 199 resurfacing and bridge replacement, NY Solar Summit attendance, and Household Hazardous Waste Day.
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Supervisor Crane made announcements regarding Food Drive, NYSDOT Route 199 resurfacing and bridge replacement, NY Solar Summit attendance, and Household Hazardous Waste Day.
#3Public Comment
DC Legislator Micki Strawinski provided update on County business including clean-up day, opiate use Town Hall, approved bonds, and resolutions on fracking brine, pesticide notice, solar buildings, and plastic bag ban.
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DC Legislator Micki Strawinski provided update on County business including clean-up day, opiate use Town Hall, approved bonds, and resolutions on fracking brine, pesticide notice, solar buildings, and plastic bag ban.
#4Water Department Annual Report 2013Informational
Water Department Chair Henry Van Parys presented the 2013 annual report including organization overview, financial and operations summaries for 2009–2013, DEC permit clarification, and discussion of water storage tank repair or replacement.
Action
Expected: discussion
Water Department Chair Henry Van Parys presented the 2013 annual report including organization overview, financial and operations summaries for 2009–2013, DEC permit clarification, and discussion of water storage tank repair or replacement.
#5Sidewalk Project Public InformationInformational
Supervisor Crane opened discussion on proposed sidewalks with notice to adjacent property owners; Councilwoman Cagle explained grant application plans for west side sidewalk completion and crosswalks with flashing beacons to promote pedestrian safety and walkability.
Action
Expected: discussion
Supervisor Crane opened discussion on proposed sidewalks with notice to adjacent property owners; Councilwoman Cagle explained grant application plans for west side sidewalk completion and crosswalks with flashing beacons to promote pedestrian safety and walkability.
#6Resolution to Acknowledge Audit of Town of Red Hook Justice CourtDraft resolution
Acknowledge that the required annual audit of the Town of Red Hook Justice Court was conducted.
Action
Expected: vote
Acknowledge that the required annual audit of the Town of Red Hook Justice Court was conducted.
attached: Resolution
#7Boundary Line Adjustment to Dean Kent from Estate of FellerProposed motion
Supervisor Crane to sign a letter acknowledging receipt of lot line adjustment from Feller Farm estate to Dean Kent and confirming Board has no objections.
Action
Expected: vote
Supervisor Crane to sign a letter acknowledging receipt of lot line adjustment from Feller Farm estate to Dean Kent and confirming Board has no objections.
#8Community Development Block Grant 2015 Application DiscussionInformational
Discuss federal Community Development Block Grant funding for 2015 application; focus on handicapped accessibility improvements to Town campus parking and sidewalks; application due to County Planning in October.
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Expected: discussion
Discuss federal Community Development Block Grant funding for 2015 application; focus on handicapped accessibility improvements to Town campus parking and sidewalks; application due to County Planning in October.
#9Board Reports – ZBA
Report on ZBA activities including public hearing regarding purchase of Half Pint Day Care by David Triebel for Funshine Nursery School and withdrawn variance application.
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Report on ZBA activities including public hearing regarding purchase of Half Pint Day Care by David Triebel for Funshine Nursery School and withdrawn variance application.
#10Department Reports – Animal Control
Report on Animal Control activities for April: 9 dogs at large, 1 barking dog, 2 wildlife calls.
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Report on Animal Control activities for April: 9 dogs at large, 1 barking dog, 2 wildlife calls.
#11Department Reports – Assessor
Report on Assessor activities: 2014 Tentative Assessment roll published May 1, Open Book hours conducted, informal taxpayer meetings held, BAR meeting attended, 48 grievances and corrections being processed.
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Report on Assessor activities: 2014 Tentative Assessment roll published May 1, Open Book hours conducted, informal taxpayer meetings held, BAR meeting attended, 48 grievances and corrections being processed.
#12Department Reports – Business Manager
Report that Business Manager will retire but remain part-time to train successor.
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Report that Business Manager will retire but remain part-time to train successor.
#13Department Reports – Building Inspector
Report on Building Inspector activities for April 21 – May 28, 2014: 34 permits, 38 inspections, $3,091.00 fees collected, 19 certificates issued, 6 complaints.
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Report on Building Inspector activities for April 21 – May 28, 2014: 34 permits, 38 inspections, $3,091.00 fees collected, 19 certificates issued, 6 complaints.
#14Department Reports – Police
Report on DC Sheriff incidents for April: 68 total incidents.
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Report on DC Sheriff incidents for April: 68 total incidents.
#15Committee Reports – Agriculture & Open Space Committee
Report on Ag. & Open Space Committee meeting including discussion of agricultural fencing code rewrite to be sent to ZRC, suggestion to acquire parcel off Steamboat Lane for river access, and scheduled joint meeting with ZRC on June 12.
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Report on Ag. & Open Space Committee meeting including discussion of agricultural fencing code rewrite to be sent to ZRC, suggestion to acquire parcel off Steamboat Lane for river access, and scheduled joint meeting with ZRC on June 12.
#16Committee Reports – Climate Action Committee
Report on Climate Action Committee activities including Climate Smart Month activities; 8 out of 10 elements addressed to date.
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Report on Climate Action Committee activities including Climate Smart Month activities; 8 out of 10 elements addressed to date.
#17Committee Reports – Disaster Preparedness Committee
Report on Disaster Preparedness Committee meeting with DC Emergency Response Center regarding disaster concerns and communication among neighboring towns.
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Report on Disaster Preparedness Committee meeting with DC Emergency Response Center regarding disaster concerns and communication among neighboring towns.
#18Committee Reports – Intermunicipal Task Force
Report on Intermunicipal Task Force review of historic preservation zoning draft, recommended road widths for TND, reexamination of Town Highway Specs, and amendment to Town Highway Specs.
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Report on Intermunicipal Task Force review of historic preservation zoning draft, recommended road widths for TND, reexamination of Town Highway Specs, and amendment to Town Highway Specs.
#19Committee Reports – Recreation Commission
Report on Recreation Commission activities including new brochures, sign-ups June 7 and 14, program changes (Quick Start tennis, pool parties, cross country elimination), hiring of Courtney Carroll as Summer Recreation Director, and park updates.
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Report on Recreation Commission activities including new brochures, sign-ups June 7 and 14, program changes (Quick Start tennis, pool parties, cross country elimination), hiring of Courtney Carroll as Summer Recreation Director, and park updates.
#20Committee Reports – St. Margaret's Committee
Report on St. Margaret's Committee activities including newspaper article, paranormal group study on April 26, donations received, and phone survey discussion.
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Report on St. Margaret's Committee activities including newspaper article, paranormal group study on April 26, donations received, and phone survey discussion.
#21Committee Reports – Tree Commission
Report on Tree Commission activities including successful Arbor Day celebration, tree dedications, seedling distribution, Forestry Management Plan adjustments, and planned tree identification lessons.
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Report on Tree Commission activities including successful Arbor Day celebration, tree dedications, seedling distribution, Forestry Management Plan adjustments, and planned tree identification lessons.
#22Public Comment Period
Public comment period opened; DC Legislator Strawinski explained her no vote on poor house demolition and support for proposed sidewalk; Linda Keeling asked about Hook Trail connection and commented on community improvements.
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Public comment period opened; DC Legislator Strawinski explained her no vote on poor house demolition and support for proposed sidewalk; Linda Keeling asked about Hook Trail connection and commented on community improvements.
#23Executive Session/Attorney Client Session
Board moved into Executive Session/Attorney Client session at 9:09 p.m. and adjourned at 10:12 p.m.
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Board moved into Executive Session/Attorney Client session at 9:09 p.m. and adjourned at 10:12 p.m.
#24Limited Waiver of Right of First Refusal – Feller PropertyProposed motion
Supervisor Crane to send letter of limited waiver of right of first refusal regarding the Feller property to Jacques Donovan.
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Expected: vote
Supervisor Crane to send letter of limited waiver of right of first refusal regarding the Feller property to Jacques Donovan.
#25Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
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Adjourn the meeting.