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Agenda (26 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 COMMENT
Public comment period for community members to address the Board.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public comment period for community members to address the Board.
#3NEW YORK STATE POLICE – CAPTAIN SCOTT BROWNInformational
Presentation by Captain Scott Brown, Zone Commander at Troop K, on NY State Police role in the area, law enforcement coordination, and consequences of vandalism and graffiti crimes.
Action
Expected: info_only
Presentation by Captain Scott Brown, Zone Commander at Troop K, on NY State Police role in the area, law enforcement coordination, and consequences of vandalism and graffiti crimes.
#4WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSONInformational
Presentation by Kari Feurer on the Walkway Over the Hudson opening October 3rd and community art project participation for the Hudson/Champlain Quadricentennial Celebration.
Action
Expected: discussion
Presentation by Kari Feurer on the Walkway Over the Hudson opening October 3rd and community art project participation for the Hudson/Champlain Quadricentennial Celebration.
#5ENERGY EFFICIENCY & CLEAN ENERGY ALTERNATIVESInformational
Presentation on three models of municipal renewable energy and sustainability projects: Long Island Green Homes weatherization program, Berkeley First solar panel financing initiative, and Ellensburg Municipal Solar project with virtual net metering.
Action
Expected: discussion
Presentation on three models of municipal renewable energy and sustainability projects: Long Island Green Homes weatherization program, Berkeley First solar panel financing initiative, and Ellensburg Municipal Solar project with virtual net metering.
#6ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCEInformational
Presentation of Economic Development Task Force report defining the purpose, structure, responsibilities, and membership recommendations for a new Economic Development Committee.
Action
Expected: discussion
Presentation of Economic Development Task Force report defining the purpose, structure, responsibilities, and membership recommendations for a new Economic Development Committee.
#7RESOLUTION 2009 #23 – SUPPORT OF THE TOWN OF RED HOOK'S APPLICATION TO NYS SMART GROWTH GRANT PROGRAM IN THE LOWER HUDSON VALLEYDraft resolution
Support the Town's application to NYS Smart Growth Grant Program and designate Supervisor Sue T. Crane as representative to act on behalf of the Town in all matters related to the grant application and program.
Action
Expected: vote
Support the Town's application to NYS Smart Growth Grant Program and designate Supervisor Sue T. Crane as representative to act on behalf of the Town in all matters related to the grant application and program.
attached: Resolution
#8RESOLUTION 2009 #24 – VILLAGE OF RED HOOK'S NYS SMART GROWTH PROGRAMDraft resolution
Support the Village of Red Hook's application to NYS Smart Growth Grant Program and designate Brent Kovalchik as representative to act on behalf of the Village in all matters related to the grant.
Action
Expected: vote
Support the Village of Red Hook's application to NYS Smart Growth Grant Program and designate Brent Kovalchik as representative to act on behalf of the Village in all matters related to the grant.
attached: Resolution
#9RESOLUTION 2009 #25 – APPROVING THE NAMES OF "LAMPLIGHT COURT" AND "LAMPLIGHT COURT EXTENSION" AS PRIVATE/COMMON DRIVESDraft resolution
Approve the names 'Lamplight Court' and 'Lamplight Court Extension' as private/common drives to provide a means of identifying mobile home units for emergency response purposes.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve the names 'Lamplight Court' and 'Lamplight Court Extension' as private/common drives to provide a means of identifying mobile home units for emergency response purposes.
attached: Resolution
#10REORGANIZATION – Ag. & Open Space Committee
Address two vacancies on the Ag. & Open Space Committee and ensure minutes are submitted from committee meetings.
Action
Expected: discussion
Address two vacancies on the Ag. & Open Space Committee and ensure minutes are submitted from committee meetings.
#11REORGANIZATION – Highway Department Liaison
Designate liaisons to the Highway Department; Supervisor Crane and Councilman McKeon will serve as liaisons.
Action
Expected: discussion
Designate liaisons to the Highway Department; Supervisor Crane and Councilman McKeon will serve as liaisons.
#12REORGANIZATION – Assessment Review Board
Correct Assessment Review Board records to remove Susan Ellis as secretary and note Carl Dowden as Chair.
Action
Expected: info_only
Correct Assessment Review Board records to remove Susan Ellis as secretary and note Carl Dowden as Chair.
#13REORGANIZATION – Economic Development Committee
Review the Economic Development Task Force report before strategizing how to handle the EDC committee.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review the Economic Development Task Force report before strategizing how to handle the EDC committee.
#14REORGANIZATION – Ethics Board Vacancy
Address vacancy on the Ethics Board; Ethics Board recommends Susan Simon as first choice and Reverend Thomas Theilmann as second choice.
Action
Expected: discussion
Address vacancy on the Ethics Board; Ethics Board recommends Susan Simon as first choice and Reverend Thomas Theilmann as second choice.
attached: Letter from Linda Keeling
#15REORGANIZATION – Farmland Protection Committee
Address two vacancies on the Farmland Protection Committee.
Action
Expected: discussion
Address two vacancies on the Farmland Protection Committee.
#16REORGANIZATION – Greenway & Trails Committee Mission StatementProposed motion
Accept the mission statement submitted by Greenway & Trails Committee Chair Howie Callies.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the mission statement submitted by Greenway & Trails Committee Chair Howie Callies.
#17REORGANIZATION – Intermunicipal Cooperation Task Force
Status update on the Intermunicipal Cooperation Task Force; Councilman Colgan to hold organizational meeting soon.
Action
Expected: discussion
Status update on the Intermunicipal Cooperation Task Force; Councilman Colgan to hold organizational meeting soon.
#18REORGANIZATION – Recreation Committee AppointmentProposed motion
Appoint Yvonne Turchetti to fill Bob Bowman's vacancy on the Recreation Committee with term to expire December 31, 2009.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Yvonne Turchetti to fill Bob Bowman's vacancy on the Recreation Committee with term to expire December 31, 2009.
attached: Letter from Yvonne Turchetti
#19REORGANIZATION – Planning Board Alternate
Solicit members for Planning Board Alternate position; discuss role and voting authority at next meeting.
Action
Expected: discussion
Solicit members for Planning Board Alternate position; discuss role and voting authority at next meeting.
#20REORGANIZATION – Zoning Review Committee
Fill vacancies on Zoning Review Committee; waiting for Ag & Open Space member and EDC member.
Action
Expected: discussion
Fill vacancies on Zoning Review Committee; waiting for Ag & Open Space member and EDC member.
#21CORRESPONDENCE – Rokeby Road Site / Highway GarageInformational
Review correspondence from Red Hook Mayor David Cohen regarding the proposed Rokeby Road site for the Highway Garage, which the Village Board found generally unacceptable, and letter from property owners (Lippert) regarding conditions for Phase II investigation.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review correspondence from Red Hook Mayor David Cohen regarding the proposed Rokeby Road site for the Highway Garage, which the Village Board found generally unacceptable, and letter from property owners (Lippert) regarding conditions for Phase II investigation.
attached: Letter from Mayor David Cohen, Letter from Roxanne & Charles Lippert
#22CORRESPONDENCE – Highway Department Grass CuttingInformational
Review letter from farmer Joe Rossi requesting that the Highway Department stop cutting grass on his hay field.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review letter from farmer Joe Rossi requesting that the Highway Department stop cutting grass on his hay field.
attached: Letter from Joe Rossi
#23ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements by Town Clerk Sue McCann and Councilman McKeon regarding Senior Picnic (September 16, 2009) and local events.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcements by Town Clerk Sue McCann and Councilman McKeon regarding Senior Picnic (September 16, 2009) and local events.
#24PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comment period for community members to address the Board.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public comment period for community members to address the Board.
#25ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION
Enter into Attorney/Client session.
Action
Expected: info_only
Enter into Attorney/Client session.
#26ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.