monthly
30 agenda items · 0 motions · 0 substantive · 0 formal resolutions
Minutes for this meeting have not yet been posted. Only the agenda is available; check back in 2–6 weeks.
Agenda (30 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.
#2RESOLUTION 2014 #14 — HONORING CHRISTOPHER RUSCILLO FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUTDraft resolution
Adopt a resolution honoring Christopher Ruscillo for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt a resolution honoring Christopher Ruscillo for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
attached: Copy attached
#3ANNOUNCEMENTS — Cornell University and New York State DEC Hudson River Estuary ProgramInformational
Discussion of Red Hook's nomination as a pilot community under the Cornell University and New York State DEC Hudson River Estuary Program to demonstrate conservation research.
Action
Expected: info_only
Discussion of Red Hook's nomination as a pilot community under the Cornell University and New York State DEC Hudson River Estuary Program to demonstrate conservation research.
#4ANNOUNCEMENTS — Center for Civic Engagement at Bard College Summer ProgramInformational
Discussion of the Center for Civic Engagement at Bard College summer program in its second year.
Action
Expected: info_only
Discussion of the Center for Civic Engagement at Bard College summer program in its second year.
#5ANNOUNCEMENTS — Proclamation in Honor of Army Specialist Lisa WileyInformational
Recognition of Army Specialist Lisa Wiley, daughter of Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke, who returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan.
Action
Expected: info_only
Recognition of Army Specialist Lisa Wiley, daughter of Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke, who returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan.
#6PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Open floor for public comments.
Action
Expected: info_only
Open floor for public comments.
#7RESOLUTION APPROVING TOWN OF RED HOOK INVESTMENT POLICYDraft resolution
Approve the Town of Red Hook Investment Policy addressing municipal banking service fees.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve the Town of Red Hook Investment Policy addressing municipal banking service fees.
#8BUDGET DISCUSSION FOR 2015Informational
Discussion of 2015 budget considerations including capital improvements (courtroom and building insulation estimated at $12,000 total) and health insurance premium rate increase of 18.7% from CDPHP.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of 2015 budget considerations including capital improvements (courtroom and building insulation estimated at $12,000 total) and health insurance premium rate increase of 18.7% from CDPHP.
#9SUMMER HOURS AT TOWN HALLProposed motion
Approve a plan to change Town Hall employee hours for summer, closing at noon on Fridays in July and August with one extra hour worked Monday through Thursday.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve a plan to change Town Hall employee hours for summer, closing at noon on Fridays in July and August with one extra hour worked Monday through Thursday.
#10BOARD REPORTS — ZBA
Report on Zoning Board of Appeals activities including continuation of public hearing for Donald W. Triebel application and area variance decision.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Zoning Board of Appeals activities including continuation of public hearing for Donald W. Triebel application and area variance decision.
attached: Report dated June 24, 2014
#11BOARD REPORTS — Planning Board
Report on Planning Board activities.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Planning Board activities.
#12DEPARTMENT REPORTS — Animal Control
Report on Animal Control activities for May including dogs at large, adoptions, reclamations, complaints, and wildlife calls.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Animal Control activities for May including dogs at large, adoptions, reclamations, complaints, and wildlife calls.
#13DEPARTMENT REPORTS — Building Inspector
Report on Building Inspector activities for May 26 – June 24, 2014: 28 permits, 36 inspections, 24 certificates, $3,022.00 in fees collected.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Building Inspector activities for May 26 – June 24, 2014: 28 permits, 36 inspections, 24 certificates, $3,022.00 in fees collected.
#14DEPARTMENT REPORTS — Grant UpdateInformational
Discussion of potential CDBG funding for Town Hall driveway and status of sidewalk grant application.
Action
Expected: info_only
Discussion of potential CDBG funding for Town Hall driveway and status of sidewalk grant application.
#15DEPARTMENT REPORTS — Highway Department
Report on Highway Department activities including roadside mowing, paving of Norton Road, and drainage improvements.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Highway Department activities including roadside mowing, paving of Norton Road, and drainage improvements.
#16DEPARTMENT REPORTS — DC Sheriff's Report
Report on Dutchess County Sheriff activities for May 2014: 63 total incidents.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Dutchess County Sheriff activities for May 2014: 63 total incidents.
#17DEPARTMENT REPORTS — Red Hook Police Report
Report on Red Hook Police activities for May 2014: 89 total incidents, 10 arrests, 61 tickets issued.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Red Hook Police activities for May 2014: 89 total incidents, 10 arrests, 61 tickets issued.
#18DEPARTMENT REPORTS — Purchasing
Report on Purchasing activities for March 26 – June 23, 2014: 85 purchase orders issued, dehumidifier ordered for records room, ten hazardous trees removed around cell tower property.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Purchasing activities for March 26 – June 23, 2014: 85 purchase orders issued, dehumidifier ordered for records room, ten hazardous trees removed around cell tower property.
#19DEPARTMENT REPORTS — Water Department
Report on Water Department activities for May 2014 including normal monthly items, new work orders, and planned maintenance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Water Department activities for May 2014 including normal monthly items, new work orders, and planned maintenance.
#20DEPARTMENT REPORTS — Water Supply Coordination with DC Water & Wastewater AuthorityInformational
Discussion of coordination between Town and Village water supplies, including Village plan for additional well and connection between systems.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of coordination between Town and Village water supplies, including Village plan for additional well and connection between systems.
#21COMMITTEE REPORTS — Disaster Preparedness Committee
Report on Disaster Preparedness Committee agreement to conduct climate resiliency assessment under New York State Climate Smart Communities Program.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Disaster Preparedness Committee agreement to conduct climate resiliency assessment under New York State Climate Smart Communities Program.
#22COMMITTEE REPORTS — Agriculture & Open Space
Report on Agriculture & Open Space Committee meeting with ZRC to discuss zoning law regarding agricultural fencing.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Agriculture & Open Space Committee meeting with ZRC to discuss zoning law regarding agricultural fencing.
#23COMMITTEE REPORTS — Economic Development Committee
Report on Economic Development Committee work on a town-wide calendar of events.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Economic Development Committee work on a town-wide calendar of events.
#24COMMITTEE REPORTS — Intermunicipal Task Force
Report on Intermunicipal Task Force review of historic preservation local law draft and rural road studies in Milan and Clinton.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Intermunicipal Task Force review of historic preservation local law draft and rural road studies in Milan and Clinton.
#25COMMITTEE REPORTS — Shared ServicesInformational
Report on shared services meeting of three municipalities with informational meeting scheduled for July 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Red Hook Village Hall.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on shared services meeting of three municipalities with informational meeting scheduled for July 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Red Hook Village Hall.
#26COMMITTEE REPORTS — Senior Picnic
Report on Dutchess County Senior Citizens Picnic held at the Fairgrounds.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Dutchess County Senior Citizens Picnic held at the Fairgrounds.
#27COMMITTEE REPORTS — Senior Services Committee
Report on Senior Services Committee food drive held on June 17.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Senior Services Committee food drive held on June 17.
#28CORRESPONDENCEInformational
Discussion of correspondence from Tivoli resident regarding Red Hook students using Bard College shuttle for after-school transportation.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of correspondence from Tivoli resident regarding Red Hook students using Bard College shuttle for after-school transportation.
#29PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Open floor for public comments.
Action
Expected: info_only
Open floor for public comments.
#30ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.