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Agenda (22 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 Period
15-minute public comment period on matters before the Board.
Action
Expected: discussion
15-minute public comment period on matters before the Board.
#3Resolution 2008 #50 — Authorizing the Town of Red Hook to Award a Contract to Conduct an Indoor Air Quality StudyDraft resolution
Authorize the Town of Red Hook to award a contract to Cooper Associates to conduct an indoor air quality study.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the Town of Red Hook to award a contract to Cooper Associates to conduct an indoor air quality study.
attached: Copy Attached
#4Budget Officer Report
Report on budget officer activities; Rose Rider has begun meeting with various departments.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on budget officer activities; Rose Rider has begun meeting with various departments.
#5Dog Control Report
Report on dog control activities for June: two dogs picked up, one returned to owner, one with Dr. MacDonald; seven dog complaints; work continues on license renewal.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on dog control activities for June: two dogs picked up, one returned to owner, one with Dr. MacDonald; seven dog complaints; work continues on license renewal.
#6Police Report
Report on police activities for May: 21 registered complaints, 23 uniform traffic tickets, no parking tickets, 5 accidents investigated, 4 arrests, 1 EMS call.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on police activities for May: 21 registered complaints, 23 uniform traffic tickets, no parking tickets, 5 accidents investigated, 4 arrests, 1 EMS call.
#7Purchasing Report
Report on purchasing activity from June 3 to July 1, 2008: 28 purchase orders issued totaling $31,105.50; major items include road reclamation, air handler replacement, solar panel installation contract, preservation architect RFP for St. Margaret's, Justice computer systems installation, and various other projects.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on purchasing activity from June 3 to July 1, 2008: 28 purchase orders issued totaling $31,105.50; major items include road reclamation, air handler replacement, solar panel installation contract, preservation architect RFP for St. Margaret's, Justice computer systems installation, and various other projects.
#8Water District Report
Report on June water district activities: 94,000 gallons per day pumped to Bard College; well levels at 54 and 42 feet; no contaminants detected; culvert repair on Ghost Road; water line tracing on Aspinwall Road; routine meter and hydrant work completed; curb stop valve replacement needed on Albie Road; pump house roof repair needed; new chlorine pump installed and operational.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on June water district activities: 94,000 gallons per day pumped to Bard College; well levels at 54 and 42 feet; no contaminants detected; culvert repair on Ghost Road; water line tracing on Aspinwall Road; routine meter and hydrant work completed; curb stop valve replacement needed on Albie Road; pump house roof repair needed; new chlorine pump installed and operational.
#9Planning Board Report
Report on Planning Board activities for June: two meetings held; reviewed site plan applications and subdivision amendments; continued discussion of Anderson Commons; Powers Auto (NAPA store) site plan received conditional approval; public hearing conducted on minor subdivision application.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Planning Board activities for June: two meetings held; reviewed site plan applications and subdivision amendments; continued discussion of Anderson Commons; Powers Auto (NAPA store) site plan received conditional approval; public hearing conducted on minor subdivision application.
#10ZBA Report
Report on Zoning Board of Appeals activities; refer to minutes of June 11, 2008 meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Zoning Board of Appeals activities; refer to minutes of June 11, 2008 meeting.
#11Agriculture & Open Space Committee Report
Report on committee activities: discussion of weather and market issues affecting agricultural business; frost and hail damage to regional farms; Dutchess County Bounty initiative announced; West Kerley Corners Road farmland protection projects underway; Centers and Greenspace Plan status discussed; Planning Board referral for Hammerling property reviewed.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on committee activities: discussion of weather and market issues affecting agricultural business; frost and hail damage to regional farms; Dutchess County Bounty initiative announced; West Kerley Corners Road farmland protection projects underway; Centers and Greenspace Plan status discussed; Planning Board referral for Hammerling property reviewed.
#12Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Report
Report on CAC activities: 226 participants in Household Hazardous Waste Day; meetings with Energy Star contractors and habitat mapping to be pursued; five Highway Garage sites discussed with environmental and location considerations; memo submitted regarding contaminant study and hydro-geologist evaluation recommendations; Storm Water Conference and Ecosystem-based management workshop attended; Recycling Center progress discussed.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on CAC activities: 226 participants in Household Hazardous Waste Day; meetings with Energy Star contractors and habitat mapping to be pursued; five Highway Garage sites discussed with environmental and location considerations; memo submitted regarding contaminant study and hydro-geologist evaluation recommendations; Storm Water Conference and Ecosystem-based management workshop attended; Recycling Center progress discussed.
#13Recycling Report
Report on recycling activities: Item 4 laid behind goods exchange building; traffic flow and safety concerns noted; follow-up letter expected from DEC; meeting to be scheduled between Highway Superintendent and Recycling Center Manager regarding center security and service improvements.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on recycling activities: Item 4 laid behind goods exchange building; traffic flow and safety concerns noted; follow-up letter expected from DEC; meeting to be scheduled between Highway Superintendent and Recycling Center Manager regarding center security and service improvements.
#14Economic Development Committee Report
Report on EDC activities: creating map inventory of land parcels for preservation and tax analysis; guest column opportunity with Poughkeepsie Journal; working with Chamber of Commerce and business owners; Village public parking area identified as immediate priority; discussions regarding Buddhist facility conversion to outpatient clinic and professional offices.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on EDC activities: creating map inventory of land parcels for preservation and tax analysis; guest column opportunity with Poughkeepsie Journal; working with Chamber of Commerce and business owners; Village public parking area identified as immediate priority; discussions regarding Buddhist facility conversion to outpatient clinic and professional offices.
#15Trails Committee Report
Report on Trails Committee activities; no new business.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Trails Committee activities; no new business.
#16Intermunicipal Task Force Report
Report on Task Force activities: continued review of central sewer project and Centers and Greenspace Plan; Agricultural Business District outreach to 140 owners of 207 parcels; favorable response to proposed ABD; zoning language finalization underway; zoning map preparation requested; joint team meeting on Red Hook Sewer District; CT Male preparing facilities plan due August 1 for EFC funding submission.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Task Force activities: continued review of central sewer project and Centers and Greenspace Plan; Agricultural Business District outreach to 140 owners of 207 parcels; favorable response to proposed ABD; zoning language finalization underway; zoning map preparation requested; joint team meeting on Red Hook Sewer District; CT Male preparing facilities plan due August 1 for EFC funding submission.
#17Recreation Commission Report
Report on recreation activities: summer programs running with over 1000 children signed up; multiple sports leagues active; pavilion reservations available; Wall Ball completed and painted; new park sign installed; sandbox built; Skate Park ramps installed; picnic table tops repaired; RFP for new recreation park underway.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on recreation activities: summer programs running with over 1000 children signed up; multiple sports leagues active; pavilion reservations available; Wall Ball completed and painted; new park sign installed; sandbox built; Skate Park ramps installed; picnic table tops repaired; RFP for new recreation park underway.
#18Senior Service Committee Report
Report on Senior Service Committee activities: liaison established to Red Hook Commons; publicity efforts underway; brochure in development; joint Rhinebeck/Red Hook Senior Expo scheduled for September 24 at Dutchess County Fairgrounds; seeking sponsors for equipment costs; AARP chapter contributing funds.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Senior Service Committee activities: liaison established to Red Hook Commons; publicity efforts underway; brochure in development; joint Rhinebeck/Red Hook Senior Expo scheduled for September 24 at Dutchess County Fairgrounds; seeking sponsors for equipment costs; AARP chapter contributing funds.
#19Tree Committee Report
Report on Tree Committee activities: met with Budget Officer on wish list; attending Urban Forestry Conference at Cornell; learning process underway regarding timber harvesting and urban watershed forestry; initial planning for fall activities.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Tree Committee activities: met with Budget Officer on wish list; attending Urban Forestry Conference at Cornell; learning process underway regarding timber harvesting and urban watershed forestry; initial planning for fall activities.
#20Appointment of Marcy Appell to the Tree CommitteeProposed motion
Appoint Marcy Appell to the Tree Committee vacancy.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Marcy Appell to the Tree Committee vacancy.
#21Final Public Comment Period
Final public comment period on matters before the Board.
Action
Expected: discussion
Final public comment period on matters before the Board.
#22Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
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Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.