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Agenda (33 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
Led by Supervisor Crane.
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Led by Supervisor Crane.
#2Public Comment
Public comment period; Will LaBossier thanked the Board for his appointment as alternate Planning Board member and expressed interest in the full-time position.
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Public comment period; Will LaBossier thanked the Board for his appointment as alternate Planning Board member and expressed interest in the full-time position.
#3Dog OrdinanceDraft resolution
Establish a public hearing date to consider adoption of Local Law No. 6 of 2008, amending Chapter 63 entitled 'Dogs'.
Action
Expected: vote
Establish a public hearing date to consider adoption of Local Law No. 6 of 2008, amending Chapter 63 entitled 'Dogs'.
attached: Resolution
#4Conservation Advisory Council Presentation by Ann Rubin – Aquifer ProtectionInformational
Presentation on Red Hook Water Resources, including scientific and technical information regarding water supply, source, and function, with reference to hydrogeological study by Russell Urban-Mead and zoning overlay districts.
Action
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Presentation on Red Hook Water Resources, including scientific and technical information regarding water supply, source, and function, with reference to hydrogeological study by Russell Urban-Mead and zoning overlay districts.
#5Leave Donation PolicyPolicy draft
Accept the Town of Red Hook leave donation policy, which allows employees to donate accrued sick leave to assist another employee experiencing catastrophic illness or injury who has exhausted paid leave benefits.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the Town of Red Hook leave donation policy, which allows employees to donate accrued sick leave to assist another employee experiencing catastrophic illness or injury who has exhausted paid leave benefits.
#6Zoning Review Committee RecommendationsInformational
Refer Zoning Review Committee recommendations to Attorney for the Town for drafting into zoning code language; authorize Michele Greig to work with Attorney Chale on SEQRA review documents.
Action
Expected: discussion
Refer Zoning Review Committee recommendations to Attorney for the Town for drafting into zoning code language; authorize Michele Greig to work with Attorney Chale on SEQRA review documents.
#7Department Reports – Assessor
Report from Town Assessor Jeff Churchill on office activities including Census 2010 property review, grievance day, courses, and meetings on agricultural assessments and assessment rolls.
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Report from Town Assessor Jeff Churchill on office activities including Census 2010 property review, grievance day, courses, and meetings on agricultural assessments and assessment rolls.
#8Department Reports – Budget Officer
Report from Budget Director Rose Rider on attendance at NY State School of Finance, cell tower contract review and rate increase notice to CellularOne, and planned meetings with department heads.
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Report from Budget Director Rose Rider on attendance at NY State School of Finance, cell tower contract review and rate increase notice to CellularOne, and planned meetings with department heads.
#9Department Reports – Building & Zoning
Report on Building & Zoning Department activities including 15 permits issued as of end of May and ongoing fire inspections of occupancies.
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Report on Building & Zoning Department activities including 15 permits issued as of end of May and ongoing fire inspections of occupancies.
#10Department Reports – Conservation Advisory Council
Report from CAC Chair Brenda Cagle on water resources focus, Ruth Oja Environmental Scholarship award to Lucia Von Reusner, scenic road map submission to Planning Board, Highway Garage energy efficiency consideration, photovoltaic project status, County well testing results, and Hazardous Waste Day on June 7th.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from CAC Chair Brenda Cagle on water resources focus, Ruth Oja Environmental Scholarship award to Lucia Von Reusner, scenic road map submission to Planning Board, Highway Garage energy efficiency consideration, photovoltaic project status, County well testing results, and Hazardous Waste Day on June 7th.
#11Department Reports – Purchasing
Report from Councilman Colgan on purchasing activity for May 6 to June 3, 2008, including 29 Purchase Orders totaling $44,406.68 for skate park apparatus, rink resurfacing, appraisals, solar panel rebidding, air quality testing RFP, Town Hall heat pump replacement, St. Margaret's architectural services RFP, and computer upgrades.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Councilman Colgan on purchasing activity for May 6 to June 3, 2008, including 29 Purchase Orders totaling $44,406.68 for skate park apparatus, rink resurfacing, appraisals, solar panel rebidding, air quality testing RFP, Town Hall heat pump replacement, St. Margaret's architectural services RFP, and computer upgrades.
#12Department Reports – Recreation Commission
Report from Recreation Commission Chairman Doug Strawinski on Summer Program signups scheduled for June 7th and 14th, skate rink recoating, roller hockey activity, Eagle Scout project progress, and new park land proposal.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Recreation Commission Chairman Doug Strawinski on Summer Program signups scheduled for June 7th and 14th, skate rink recoating, roller hockey activity, Eagle Scout project progress, and new park land proposal.
#13Department Reports – Planning
Report from Patrick Kelly on Planning Board activities in May including site plan and special permit reviews, public hearings, and June public hearing schedule; address vacancy on Planning Board created by David Wright's resignation.
Action
Expected: vote
Report from Patrick Kelly on Planning Board activities in May including site plan and special permit reviews, public hearings, and June public hearing schedule; address vacancy on Planning Board created by David Wright's resignation.
#14Appoint Will LaBossier to Planning BoardProposed motion
Appoint Will LaBossier to fill the vacancy on the Planning Board with term to expire December 31, 2011.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Will LaBossier to fill the vacancy on the Planning Board with term to expire December 31, 2011.
#15Department Reports – Zoning Board of Appeals
Report from Councilman Ross on Zoning Board of Appeals activities including denied appeals and one appeal being modified for reconsideration.
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Report from Councilman Ross on Zoning Board of Appeals activities including denied appeals and one appeal being modified for reconsideration.
#16Department Reports – Police
Report from Councilman Latimer on new Officer in Charge Patrick Hildenbrand and update on two recent burglaries being investigated by State Police detectives in coordination with Sheriff's Office and local police.
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Report from Councilman Latimer on new Officer in Charge Patrick Hildenbrand and update on two recent burglaries being investigated by State Police detectives in coordination with Sheriff's Office and local police.
#17Department Reports – Dog Control
Report from Councilman Latimer on two cases going to Court in the next two weeks, one to be represented by counsel on behalf of the Town.
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Report from Councilman Latimer on two cases going to Court in the next two weeks, one to be represented by counsel on behalf of the Town.
#18Department Reports – Recycling
Report from Councilwoman Strawinski on recycling facility traffic flow, item #4 spreading, fencing security, and potential new bidder for sanitation services.
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Report from Councilwoman Strawinski on recycling facility traffic flow, item #4 spreading, fencing security, and potential new bidder for sanitation services.
#19Department Reports – Intermunicipal Task Force
Report from Chairman Bill O'Neill on Task Force seeking $34,000 funding for facilities plan after State SMS Grant denial, USDA supplemental funding denial, and outreach to Agricultural Business District parcel owners with meetings scheduled for June 6th and 18th.
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Report from Chairman Bill O'Neill on Task Force seeking $34,000 funding for facilities plan after State SMS Grant denial, USDA supplemental funding denial, and outreach to Agricultural Business District parcel owners with meetings scheduled for June 6th and 18th.
#20Department Reports – Agriculture & Open Space Committee
Report from Robert McKeon on committee activities including farmland protection projects, keep farming initiatives, and preparation for 'Farmer Appreciation' event scheduled for last weekend in July at Recreation Park.
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Expected: info_only
Report from Robert McKeon on committee activities including farmland protection projects, keep farming initiatives, and preparation for 'Farmer Appreciation' event scheduled for last weekend in July at Recreation Park.
#21Department Reports – Water Department
Report from Water Department Chairman Hank VanParys on increased Bard usage and need for pump house roof repair quotes.
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Report from Water Department Chairman Hank VanParys on increased Bard usage and need for pump house roof repair quotes.
#22Department Reports – Economic Development Committee
Announcement that Doug Moat, Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, will give a presentation at the next meeting.
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Announcement that Doug Moat, Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, will give a presentation at the next meeting.
#23Department Reports – Senior Services Committee
Report from Councilman Colgan on committee efforts to improve accessibility for seniors, visits to Red Hook Commons, Rhinebeck/Red Hook Senior Expo scheduled for September 24, 2008, PANDA program, and newsletter development.
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Report from Councilman Colgan on committee efforts to improve accessibility for seniors, visits to Red Hook Commons, Rhinebeck/Red Hook Senior Expo scheduled for September 24, 2008, PANDA program, and newsletter development.
#24Authorize NY State Department of State for Planning and Zoning TrainingProposed motion
Authorize the NY State Department of State to be added to the list of approved agencies offering training for Planning and Zoning personnel.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the NY State Department of State to be added to the list of approved agencies offering training for Planning and Zoning personnel.
#25Schedule 911 Tabletop DiscussionInformational
Schedule a tabletop discussion for the 911 program brought forward to the Disaster Preparedness Committee, with John Douglas requesting three or four days in the fall for a couple-hour Saturday morning meeting.
Action
Expected: discussion
Schedule a tabletop discussion for the 911 program brought forward to the Disaster Preparedness Committee, with John Douglas requesting three or four days in the fall for a couple-hour Saturday morning meeting.
#26Department Reports – St. Margaret's Committee
Report from Paula Schoonmaker on property appraisal as of May 9, 2006, preservation architect RFP preparation and distribution, contract negotiation with State, and pre-application for grant funding through Senator Saland's office for roof stabilization phase.
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Report from Paula Schoonmaker on property appraisal as of May 9, 2006, preservation architect RFP preparation and distribution, contract negotiation with State, and pre-application for grant funding through Senator Saland's office for roof stabilization phase.
#27Department Reports – Trails
Report from Howie Callis on Trails Committee production of Red Hook trails system history, progress on proposed trail between High School and Recreation Park with positive landowner response, and collaboration with Winnakee Land Trust.
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Report from Howie Callis on Trails Committee production of Red Hook trails system history, progress on proposed trail between High School and Recreation Park with positive landowner response, and collaboration with Winnakee Land Trust.
#28Appoint Ann Rubin to Zoning Review CommitteeProposed motion
Have Ann Rubin represent the Conservation Advisory Council on the Zoning Review Committee, replacing Brenda Cagle.
Action
Expected: vote
Have Ann Rubin represent the Conservation Advisory Council on the Zoning Review Committee, replacing Brenda Cagle.
#29Department Reports – Budget Report
Report from Supervisor Crane on budget prepared by Business Manager Deb Marks, noting first quarter sales tax increase of $5,399.00 and projected 2008 excess from Dutchess County sales tax of $49,126.00.
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Report from Supervisor Crane on budget prepared by Business Manager Deb Marks, noting first quarter sales tax increase of $5,399.00 and projected 2008 excess from Dutchess County sales tax of $49,126.00.
#30Correspondence
Receive correspondence from Ann Saylor, Housing Coordinator for Dutchess County, regarding application approval for Dutchess County Senior Citizen owner-occupied property rehabilitation program.
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Receive correspondence from Ann Saylor, Housing Coordinator for Dutchess County, regarding application approval for Dutchess County Senior Citizen owner-occupied property rehabilitation program.
#31Public Comment Period
Public comment on Bard College shuttle service running past midnight, student behavior in Tivoli, and Highway Garage location reconsideration.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public comment on Bard College shuttle service running past midnight, student behavior in Tivoli, and Highway Garage location reconsideration.
#32Executive Session
Go into Attorney/Client session at 9:40 PM and close session thereafter.
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Go into Attorney/Client session at 9:40 PM and close session thereafter.
#33Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting at 10:10 PM.
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Adjourn the meeting at 10:10 PM.