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18 agenda items · 12 motions · 8 substantive · 6 formal resolutions
Agenda (18 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).
#1TOWN HALL SOLAR PANELS BID – RAY JURKOWSKIProposed motion
Accept the base bid of $42,830 for photovoltaic installation at Town Hall, with anticipated net cost to the Town of $17,675.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the base bid of $42,830 for photovoltaic installation at Town Hall, with anticipated net cost to the Town of $17,675.
#2NORTHERN RED HOOK FARMLAND ASSEMBLAGEInformational
Discussion of four proposed conservation easement acquisitions for farmland protection in Northern Red Hook, with presentation of terms, appraisals, and funding structure for each parcel.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of four proposed conservation easement acquisitions for farmland protection in Northern Red Hook, with presentation of terms, appraisals, and funding structure for each parcel.
attached: Conservation easement map of Agra-Gate farm
#3RESOLUTION 2008 #44 – APPROVING A CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS OF AGRA-GATE FARM, LLC.Draft resolution
Approve conservation easement for Agra-Gate Farm (124 acres) with total Town cost of approximately $419,900 for PDR and $6,968.50 for closing costs.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve conservation easement for Agra-Gate Farm (124 acres) with total Town cost of approximately $419,900 for PDR and $6,968.50 for closing costs.
attached: Resolution
#4RESOLUTION 2008 #45 – APPROVING A CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS OF JANE SCHACHATDraft resolution
Approve conservation easement for Jane Schachat property (23.7 acres) with total Town cost of approximately $89,500 for PDR and $5,500 for closing costs.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve conservation easement for Jane Schachat property (23.7 acres) with total Town cost of approximately $89,500 for PDR and $5,500 for closing costs.
attached: Resolution
#5RESOLUTION 2008 #46 – APPROVING A CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS OF CORNELIA MCGIVER AND GREGORY BLUMDraft resolution
Approve conservation easement for McGiver/Blum property (33.8 acres) with total Town cost of $123,500 for PDR and $5,688 for closing costs.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve conservation easement for McGiver/Blum property (33.8 acres) with total Town cost of $123,500 for PDR and $5,688 for closing costs.
attached: Resolution
#6RESOLUTION 2008 #47 – APPROVING A CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS OF ANNE AND CHARLES BLUMDraft resolution
Approve conservation easement for Anne and Charles Blum property (42.896 acres) with total Town cost of $190,500 for PDR and $5,800 for closing costs.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve conservation easement for Anne and Charles Blum property (42.896 acres) with total Town cost of $190,500 for PDR and $5,800 for closing costs.
attached: Resolution
#7HIGHWAY PAVING BIDSProposed motion
Award contract for hot mix asphalt concrete paving to Callanan Industries Inc. at $75.49 per ton, the lowest bid.
Action
Expected: vote
Award contract for hot mix asphalt concrete paving to Callanan Industries Inc. at $75.49 per ton, the lowest bid.
#8DOG ORDINANCEDraft resolution
Adopt Local Law No. 6 of 2008, amending Chapter 63 ('Dogs') of the Red Hook Town Code.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt Local Law No. 6 of 2008, amending Chapter 63 ('Dogs') of the Red Hook Town Code.
attached: Resolution
#9ST. MARGARET'S UPDATEInformational
Report on St. Margaret's project status, including appraisal timeline (due July 1), RFP for architect (due July 8-9), and State Parks and Recreation contract requirements.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on St. Margaret's project status, including appraisal timeline (due July 1), RFP for architect (due July 8-9), and State Parks and Recreation contract requirements.
attached: Sample contract packet
#10HIGHWAY GARAGE UPDATEInformationaltabled-from-prior
Discussion of Highway Garage project status, including NYSERDA grant application, air quality testing bids, potential shared services with Village, and site selection considerations.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of Highway Garage project status, including NYSERDA grant application, air quality testing bids, potential shared services with Village, and site selection considerations.
attached: CAC communication
#11HIGHWAY GARAGE SITE PLAN – MOTION TO AUTHORIZE ENGINEERSProposed motion
Authorize engineers to develop site plan for Highway Garage on Town property, evaluating best location either at original site directly behind Town Hall or further back behind salt shed.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize engineers to develop site plan for Highway Garage on Town property, evaluating best location either at original site directly behind Town Hall or further back behind salt shed.
#12ZONING REVIEW RECOMMENDATIONSPolicy draft
Review draft local law amendments regarding multifamily density regulations and central water density bonus; set public hearing date for adoption of amendments.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review draft local law amendments regarding multifamily density regulations and central water density bonus; set public hearing date for adoption of amendments.
attached: Draft local law amendments, Draft resolution to establish public hearing date
#13REORGANIZATION VACANCIES – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND COMMITTEE CHAIR
Appoint chair for Community Preservation Fund Committee; committee members to make recommendation.
Action
Expected: discussion
Appoint chair for Community Preservation Fund Committee; committee members to make recommendation.
attached: List of committee members
#14REORGANIZATION VACANCIES – ZONING REVIEW COMMITTEE CHAIRProposed motion
Appoint Susan Simon as Chair of the Zoning Review Committee, term to expire December 31, 2008.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Susan Simon as Chair of the Zoning Review Committee, term to expire December 31, 2008.
#15REORGANIZATION VACANCIES – EDC REPRESENTATIVE TO ZONING REVIEW COMMITTEEProposed motion
Appoint Paul Fredricks as EDC representative to the Zoning Review Committee.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Paul Fredricks as EDC representative to the Zoning Review Committee.
#16REORGANIZATION VACANCIES – PLANNING BOARD ALTERNATEInformational
Receive letters of interest for Planning Board Alternate vacancy; set July 3 deadline for applications; determine appointment at July 8 meeting.
Action
Expected: discussion
Receive letters of interest for Planning Board Alternate vacancy; set July 3 deadline for applications; determine appointment at July 8 meeting.
#17CORRESPONDENCE
Report on correspondence received: Farmland Protection RFP (due September 15), Time Warner system changes, Big Brothers/Big Sisters picnic (July 20), salary data request from Business Manager, VFW Memorial Park fundraising, and bike path/sidewalk connection request.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on correspondence received: Farmland Protection RFP (due September 15), Time Warner system changes, Big Brothers/Big Sisters picnic (July 20), salary data request from Business Manager, VFW Memorial Park fundraising, and bike path/sidewalk connection request.
#18PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Accept public comments on agenda items and other matters of concern to residents.
Action
Expected: info_only
Accept public comments on agenda items and other matters of concern to residents.
What happened (12 motions)
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Accept the base bid of $42,830 for photovoltaic installation at Town Hall with anticipated net cost to the Town of $17,675.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Ross
Approve a conservation easement for the purchase of development rights of Agra-Gate Farm, LLC.
moved by Ross · seconded by Strawinski
Approve a conservation easement for the purchase of development rights of Jane Schachat property.
moved by Strawinski · seconded by Colgan
Approve a conservation easement for the purchase of development rights of Cornelia McGiver and Gregory Blum property.
moved by Strawinski · seconded by Colgan
Approve a conservation easement for the purchase of development rights of Anne and Charles Blum property.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Strawinski
Authorize the award of the hot mix asphalt concrete paving bid to Callanan Industries Inc. at $75.49 per ton.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
Adopt Local Law No. 6 of 2008 amending Chapter 63 of the Red Hook Town Code regarding dogs.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
failedvote: 2-3
Hold a public hearing with regard to a site plan application for the Highway Garage.
moved by Strawinski · seconded by Colgan
passedoperationalvote: 3-2
Ask the engineers to look at the Town's present property and find the best place to site the proposed Highway Garage, whether in the original location or further back on the property behind the salt shed.
moved by Ross · seconded by Crane
passedvote: unanimous
Appoint Susan Simon as Chair of the Zoning Review Committee with term expiring December 31, 2008.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Ross
passedvote: unanimous
Appoint Paul Fredricks as the Economic Development Council representative to the Zoning Review Committee.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
passedvote: unanimous
Adjourn the meeting.
moved by Ross · seconded by Colgan