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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Meetings/2012-06-27
Town Board · Monthly meeting

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13 agenda items · 0 motions · 0 substantive · 0 formal resolutions
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Agenda (13 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
Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Announcements
Supervisor Crane announced Bicentennial events including July 1 Rhinebeck Aerodrome celebration and July 14 Community Heritage Day at Montgomery Place; noted Board will not meet fourth Wednesday of July and August.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor Crane announced Bicentennial events including July 1 Rhinebeck Aerodrome celebration and July 14 Community Heritage Day at Montgomery Place; noted Board will not meet fourth Wednesday of July and August.
#3Public Comment Period
Public comment period opened; Ann Rubin spoke regarding hydrofracking moratorium.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment period opened; Ann Rubin spoke regarding hydrofracking moratorium.
#4Fall Festival Music Mass Gathering Proposal – Dave VosburghInformational
Dave Vosburgh and John Resso presented proposal for summer country concerts and fall festivals at 184 Middle Road, with concerts scheduled June 30, July 7, July 28, and possibly August, expecting approximately 200 attendees.
Action
Expected: discussion
Dave Vosburgh and John Resso presented proposal for summer country concerts and fall festivals at 184 Middle Road, with concerts scheduled June 30, July 7, July 28, and possibly August, expecting approximately 200 attendees.
#5New York State ORPS Presentation – John WolhamInformational
John Wolham from New York State Real Property Tax presented on property assessment requirements, revaluation timelines, and reappraisal procedures; discussion of Town Assessor Scott Hobson's concerns about completing full reappraisal by 2013 and request for part-time assistance.
Action
Expected: discussion
John Wolham from New York State Real Property Tax presented on property assessment requirements, revaluation timelines, and reappraisal procedures; discussion of Town Assessor Scott Hobson's concerns about completing full reappraisal by 2013 and request for part-time assistance.
#6Greig Farm AirstripDraft resolution
Approve the location of the privately owned Greig runway pursuant to New York State General Business Law Section 249, with conditions set by the Planning Board.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve the location of the privately owned Greig runway pursuant to New York State General Business Law Section 249, with conditions set by the Planning Board.
#7HydrofrackingInformational
Discussion of hydrofracking moratorium and regulatory approach; review of Town of Germantown's 18-month moratorium on natural gas and petroleum exploration; consideration of zoning amendments to RD 3 section and letters to State regarding Marcellus, Utica, and Trenton Shales.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of hydrofracking moratorium and regulatory approach; review of Town of Germantown's 18-month moratorium on natural gas and petroleum exploration; consideration of zoning amendments to RD 3 section and letters to State regarding Marcellus, Utica, and Trenton Shales.
attached: Town of Germantown Local Law 2012
#8David's Island ParcelProposed motion
Reject the donation of the David's Island parcel (5.7 acres).
Action
Expected: vote
Reject the donation of the David's Island parcel (5.7 acres).
#9Zoning Changes – Centers & Greenspace Update Annual ReviewDraft resolution
Classify action and establish lead agency for State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) regarding proposed Local Law D of 2012 with recommended zoning revisions and clarifications.
Action
Expected: vote
Classify action and establish lead agency for State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) regarding proposed Local Law D of 2012 with recommended zoning revisions and clarifications.
attached: Draft recommended revisions and clarifications dated June 11, 2012, Draft local law
#10Public Hearing Date – Local Law D of 2012Draft resolution
Establish July 10, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. as the date for public hearing regarding adoption of Local Law D (Proposed) of 2012.
Action
Expected: vote
Establish July 10, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. as the date for public hearing regarding adoption of Local Law D (Proposed) of 2012.
#11Recreation Program Documentation
Acknowledge receipt of Recreation Program Director John Kuhn's recreation program documentation.
Action
Expected: info_only
Acknowledge receipt of Recreation Program Director John Kuhn's recreation program documentation.
#12Announcements
Councilwoman Cagle announced rain barrel building workshop July 29, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Red Hook Recreation Park ($45 fee); Supervisor Crane acknowledged Red Hook Seniors and Senior Services Committee for food drive benefiting Red Hook school district children.
Action
Expected: info_only
Councilwoman Cagle announced rain barrel building workshop July 29, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Red Hook Recreation Park ($45 fee); Supervisor Crane acknowledged Red Hook Seniors and Senior Services Committee for food drive benefiting Red Hook school district children.
#13Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.