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39 agenda items · 12 motions · 11 substantive · 5 formal resolutions
Agenda (39 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.
#2Public Comments
Opportunity for public comment.
Action
Expected: info_only
Opportunity for public comment.
#3AnnouncementsInformational
Supervisor Crane made announcements regarding Bulkeley family easement donation, CWSR hardship financing for DC Water and Wastewater Authority, CDBG sidewalk funding, Morris Associates donation, Bard College cleanup day proposal, and community events.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor Crane made announcements regarding Bulkeley family easement donation, CWSR hardship financing for DC Water and Wastewater Authority, CDBG sidewalk funding, Morris Associates donation, Bard College cleanup day proposal, and community events.
#4Resolution 2009 #26 — Authorizing Supervisor Sue Crane to Accept the Application from NY State Office of Children and Family Services for Approval to File an Application for $2,645 for a Delinquency Prevention ProgramDraft resolution
Authorize Supervisor Sue Crane to accept the application from NY State Office of Children and Family Services and file an application for $2,645 for a delinquency prevention program.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize Supervisor Sue Crane to accept the application from NY State Office of Children and Family Services and file an application for $2,645 for a delinquency prevention program.
attached: Resolution
#5Resolution 2009 #27 — Authorizing Supervisor Sue Crane to Accept the Application from NY State Office of Children and Family Services for Approval to File an Application for $2,946 for Town Recreation ProgramsDraft resolution
Authorize Supervisor Sue Crane to accept the application from NY State Office of Children and Family Services and file an application for $2,946 for town recreation programs.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize Supervisor Sue Crane to accept the application from NY State Office of Children and Family Services and file an application for $2,946 for town recreation programs.
attached: Resolution
#6Resolution 2009 #28 — Consenting to Dutchess County as Lead Agency in Connection with the Purchase of Development Rights of Wil-Hi FarmDraft resolution
Consent to Dutchess County as lead agency in connection with the purchase of development rights of Wil-Hi Farm.
Action
Expected: vote
Consent to Dutchess County as lead agency in connection with the purchase of development rights of Wil-Hi Farm.
attached: Resolution
#7Resolution 2009 #29 — Proclaiming July 2009 'Watershed Awareness Month'Draft resolution
Proclaim the month of July 2009 as 'Watershed Awareness Month'.
Action
Expected: vote
Proclaim the month of July 2009 as 'Watershed Awareness Month'.
attached: Resolution
#8Resolution 2009 #30 — Approving the Revisions in Sidewalks Required by New York State Department of Transportation and the Total Contract Amount of $116,410Draft resolution
Approve revisions in sidewalks required by New York State Department of Transportation and authorize total contract amount of $116,410 for B&K Excavation.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve revisions in sidewalks required by New York State Department of Transportation and authorize total contract amount of $116,410 for B&K Excavation.
attached: Resolution
#9Rezoning Request — Philip & Nenita Tasciotti — Route 9 & Rokeby RoadProposed motion
Consider rezoning the Tasciotti property from residential to commercial; Board to consult with Town Planner on feasibility and community benefit.
Action
Expected: discussion
Consider rezoning the Tasciotti property from residential to commercial; Board to consult with Town Planner on feasibility and community benefit.
#10Update Lippert Property, Rokeby Road — Attorney Christine ChaleInformational
Discuss status of proposed access agreement with Lippert property owners and Phase II environmental study agreement with Chazen & Company.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss status of proposed access agreement with Lippert property owners and Phase II environmental study agreement with Chazen & Company.
#11Planning Board Alternate PolicyPolicy draft
Discuss and clarify policy regarding voting privileges of Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals alternates; consider whether alternates should vote only when quorum is lacking or participate in all meetings.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss and clarify policy regarding voting privileges of Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals alternates; consider whether alternates should vote only when quorum is lacking or participate in all meetings.
#12Reorganization — Highway Department and Town Clerk Liaisons
Add Highway Department and Town Clerk to annual appointment list with Board liaisons; Supervisor Crane and Councilman Ross offered as liaisons.
Action
Expected: vote
Add Highway Department and Town Clerk to annual appointment list with Board liaisons; Supervisor Crane and Councilman Ross offered as liaisons.
#13Reorganization — Ag & Open Space Advisory Committee Appointments
Appoint Norman Greig and Lindsey Shute to the Agriculture & Open Space Advisory Committee to fill two vacancies.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Norman Greig and Lindsey Shute to the Agriculture & Open Space Advisory Committee to fill two vacancies.
#14Reorganization — EDC Task Force and Economic Development Committee
Ask Michele Martin if she would be willing to Chair the Economic Development Committee; liaisons to work with Chair to recruit members representing diverse business sectors.
Action
Expected: vote
Ask Michele Martin if she would be willing to Chair the Economic Development Committee; liaisons to work with Chair to recruit members representing diverse business sectors.
#15Reorganization — Ethics Board Vacancy
Appoint a member to fill vacancy on Ethics Board from candidates John Kuhn, Michael Pollack, Susan Simon, and Rev. Tom Theilman; address complaint from Linda Keeling regarding Ethics Board conduct.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint a member to fill vacancy on Ethics Board from candidates John Kuhn, Michael Pollack, Susan Simon, and Rev. Tom Theilman; address complaint from Linda Keeling regarding Ethics Board conduct.
#16Reorganization — Design Review/Hamlet Committee
Seek nominations for Design Review/Hamlet Committee; Councilman McKeon to follow up with Chris Lidner.
Action
Expected: discussion
Seek nominations for Design Review/Hamlet Committee; Councilman McKeon to follow up with Chris Lidner.
#17Reorganization — Intermunicipal Cooperation Task Force
Discuss ongoing work of Intermunicipal Cooperation Task Force; Councilman Colgan to attend Department of State meeting on July 14 regarding Shared Services Grants.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss ongoing work of Intermunicipal Cooperation Task Force; Councilman Colgan to attend Department of State meeting on July 14 regarding Shared Services Grants.
#18Reorganization — Planning Board Alternates
Seek nominations for Planning Board alternate positions.
Action
Expected: discussion
Seek nominations for Planning Board alternate positions.
#19Department Reports — Budget Officer
Report on six-month budget review and identification of departmental budget overages; notices to be sent to departments and committees.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on six-month budget review and identification of departmental budget overages; notices to be sent to departments and committees.
#20Department Reports — Grant Application
Report on grant application prepared and submitted; deadline extended to September.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on grant application prepared and submitted; deadline extended to September.
#21Department Reports — Purchasing
Report on purchasing activity for period June 3 to July 7, 2009; 34 purchase orders totaling $36,916.60 issued.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on purchasing activity for period June 3 to July 7, 2009; 34 purchase orders totaling $36,916.60 issued.
#22Department Reports — Dog Control
No report; Councilwoman Strawinski to contact Dog Warden regarding job description review.
Action
Expected: info_only
No report; Councilwoman Strawinski to contact Dog Warden regarding job description review.
#23Department Reports — Recycling
Report on Recycle Center operations; facility closed for July 4 holiday; operations improved with valuable employee and volunteer support.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Recycle Center operations; facility closed for July 4 holiday; operations improved with valuable employee and volunteer support.
#24Department Reports — Water Report
Report on water department issues including pump control system upgrade, Ross Valve repair, sanitary cap repair, and water meter damage claim.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on water department issues including pump control system upgrade, Ross Valve repair, sanitary cap repair, and water meter damage claim.
#25Board Reports — Ethics Board
No report.
Action
Expected: info_only
No report.
#26Board Reports — Planning
No report.
Action
Expected: info_only
No report.
#27Board Reports — Zoning Board of Appeals
Report that ZBA will meet the following evening.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report that ZBA will meet the following evening.
#28Committee Reports — Agriculture & Open Space Committee
Report on committee activities including lack of quorum at recent meeting; discussion of new zoning, Centers and Greenspace Plan, marketing efforts, and new committee members.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on committee activities including lack of quorum at recent meeting; discussion of new zoning, Centers and Greenspace Plan, marketing efforts, and new committee members.
#29Committee Reports — CAC (Community Advisory Committee)
Report on CAC activities including Hudsonia grant for habitat assessment training, Watershed Awareness Month event, sustainable energy conference attendance, helipad project review, and Scenic Road review.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on CAC activities including Hudsonia grant for habitat assessment training, Watershed Awareness Month event, sustainable energy conference attendance, helipad project review, and Scenic Road review.
#30Committee Reports — Intermunicipal Task Force
Report on Task Force activities including Centers and Greenspace Plan, joint Town and Village sewer project, Hudson River Estate District planning, and request for continued Greenplan attendance at meetings; discuss budget and scope of Task Force work.
Action
Expected: discussion
Report on Task Force activities including Centers and Greenspace Plan, joint Town and Village sewer project, Hudson River Estate District planning, and request for continued Greenplan attendance at meetings; discuss budget and scope of Task Force work.
#31Committee Reports — Recreation Commission
Report on Recreation Commission activities including graffiti removal, Summer Recreation program, youth and teen pool parties, and park maintenance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Recreation Commission activities including graffiti removal, Summer Recreation program, youth and teen pool parties, and park maintenance.
#32Committee Reports — St. Margaret's Committee
Report on St. Margaret's restoration project including outstanding grants, scope of work revision, invasive tree removal, website development, and fundraising efforts.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on St. Margaret's restoration project including outstanding grants, scope of work revision, invasive tree removal, website development, and fundraising efforts.
#33Committee Reports — Senior Services Committee
No report.
Action
Expected: info_only
No report.
#34Committee Reports — Greenway & Trails Committee
Report on Greenway & Trails Committee activities including Safe Routes to Schools program, Federal Surface Transportation Act rewrite monitoring, youth activities development, sidewalk development along Route 9 South, and CDBG sidewalk project.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Greenway & Trails Committee activities including Safe Routes to Schools program, Federal Surface Transportation Act rewrite monitoring, youth activities development, sidewalk development along Route 9 South, and CDBG sidewalk project.
#35Committee Reports — Tree Committee
No report.
Action
Expected: info_only
No report.
#36Committee Reports — Zoning Review Committee
Report on ZRC activities including response to EDC Task Force question, review of Centers & Greenspace Plan, and upcoming topics for committee discussion.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on ZRC activities including response to EDC Task Force question, review of Centers & Greenspace Plan, and upcoming topics for committee discussion.
#37Public Comments — Engineer Report on Sidewalk ProjectInformational
Town Engineer Dan Wheeler to clarify change orders and cost increases for sidewalk project required by New York State Department of Transportation.
Action
Expected: discussion
Town Engineer Dan Wheeler to clarify change orders and cost increases for sidewalk project required by New York State Department of Transportation.
#38Public Comments — Ethics Complaint and Other MattersInformational
Public comment period for discussion of Ethics Board complaint, Intermunicipal Task Force budget, affordable housing, and other matters.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public comment period for discussion of Ethics Board complaint, Intermunicipal Task Force budget, affordable housing, and other matters.
#39Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn the meeting.
What happened (12 motions)
Authorize Supervisor Sue Crane to accept the application from NY State Office of Children and Family Services for approval to file an application for $2,645 for a delinquency prevention program.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Strawinski
Authorize Supervisor Sue Crane to accept the application from NY State Office of Children and Family Services for approval to file an application for $2,946 for town recreation programs.
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan
Consent to Dutchess County as lead agency in connection with the purchase of development rights of Wil-Hi Farm.
moved by Crane · seconded by Strawinski
Proclaim July 2009 as Watershed Awareness Month.
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan
Approve the revisions in sidewalks required by New York State Department of Transportation and the total contract amount of $116,410.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Appoint Norman Greig and Lindsay Shute to the Ag & Open Space Advisory Committee.
moved by McKeon · seconded by Strawinski
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Ask Michele Martin if she would be willing to Chair the Economic Development Committee.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
failedoperationalvote: 2-3
Appoint John Kuhn to the Ethics Board.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
passedoperationalvote: 4-1
Appoint Susan Simon to the Ethics Board.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Strawinski
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Set the term of Susan Simon's appointment to the Ethics Board to expire in 2013.
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan
withdrawnoperational
Authorize Greenplan to meet with the Intermunicipal Task Force once a month.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
passedvote: unanimous
Adjourn the meeting.
moved by Strawinski · seconded by Ross