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Agenda (35 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
Pledge of Allegiance.
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Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Public Comments
Public comment period.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment period.
#3AnnouncementsInformational
Supervisor Crane made announcements regarding Rebuilding Together homeowner application period, 2009 Community Development Block Grant for sidewalk extension project, Red Hook Public Library Summer Reading Program Wrap-up Party, solar panel installation results at Town Hall, Friends of Red Hook Public Library Big Read kick-off ceremony, Justice Jonah Triebwasser's state-wide recognition, and Recreation Park graffiti damage.
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Supervisor Crane made announcements regarding Rebuilding Together homeowner application period, 2009 Community Development Block Grant for sidewalk extension project, Red Hook Public Library Summer Reading Program Wrap-up Party, solar panel installation results at Town Hall, Friends of Red Hook Public Library Big Read kick-off ceremony, Justice Jonah Triebwasser's state-wide recognition, and Recreation Park graffiti damage.
#4Local AnnouncementsInformational
Councilman McKeon shared local announcements including Aerodrome Women in Aviation weekend, Red Hot Summer Nights Beatles Impersonators event, and encouragement to support local farms and businesses.
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Expected: info_only
Councilman McKeon shared local announcements including Aerodrome Women in Aviation weekend, Red Hot Summer Nights Beatles Impersonators event, and encouragement to support local farms and businesses.
#5Justice Department GrantDraft resolution
Authorize the Town of Red Hook to pursue a grant application to obtain funding for the Town of Red Hook Justice Court for a walk-through metal detector, high-volume photocopier, and automatic external defibrillator.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the Town of Red Hook to pursue a grant application to obtain funding for the Town of Red Hook Justice Court for a walk-through metal detector, high-volume photocopier, and automatic external defibrillator.
attached: Resolution
#6Highway Department Bidding – Tractor/MowerProposed motion
Reject all bids received for the tractor/mower package and authorize the Highway Department to rebid the package due to confusion regarding bid bond requirements.
Action
Expected: vote
Reject all bids received for the tractor/mower package and authorize the Highway Department to rebid the package due to confusion regarding bid bond requirements.
#7Highway Department Bidding – Feller-Newmark Road PavingProposed motion
Authorize the Highway Department to accept the lowest bid from Callanan Industries at $63.38 per ton for blacktop paving of Feller-Newmark Road.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the Highway Department to accept the lowest bid from Callanan Industries at $63.38 per ton for blacktop paving of Feller-Newmark Road.
#8Wil-Hi Farm PDRDraft resolution
Approve a conservation easement for the purchase of development rights of Wil-Hi Farm.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve a conservation easement for the purchase of development rights of Wil-Hi Farm.
attached: Resolution
#9Greenway Grant ProgramDraft resolution
Approve a revised resolution in support of the Greenway Grant application, removing specific reference to SEQRA review to allow incorporation into zoning.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve a revised resolution in support of the Greenway Grant application, removing specific reference to SEQRA review to allow incorporation into zoning.
attached: Resolution
#10Omnibus Property Tax Reform BillDraft resolution
Support legislation pending before the New York State Legislature referred to as the Omnibus Property Tax Reform Bill, requesting the legislature and Governor take immediate action to pass the tax reform measure.
Action
Expected: vote
Support legislation pending before the New York State Legislature referred to as the Omnibus Property Tax Reform Bill, requesting the legislature and Governor take immediate action to pass the tax reform measure.
attached: Resolution
#11Tasciotti Zoning RequestInformational
Discuss options for addressing a zoning change request from a single landowner, including assumption of planner fees or inclusion in future Centers and Greenspace zoning review.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss options for addressing a zoning change request from a single landowner, including assumption of planner fees or inclusion in future Centers and Greenspace zoning review.
attached: Greenplan memo
#12Bard Clean-Up Day DiscussionInformational
Discuss a proposed cleanup day organized by Bard College for Saturday, September 19th, in conjunction with Clean Up the World Day, with 50-100 student volunteers.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss a proposed cleanup day organized by Bard College for Saturday, September 19th, in conjunction with Clean Up the World Day, with 50-100 student volunteers.
#13Budget Report
Budget Officer Rose Rider to present one-page summary of revenues and expenditures at next week's business meeting and department and committee reports for the budget.
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Budget Officer Rose Rider to present one-page summary of revenues and expenditures at next week's business meeting and department and committee reports for the budget.
#14Dog Control
Councilwoman Strawinski to meet with Dog Control Officer Cecil Moore and TJ Hackett from Recycling.
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Expected: discussion
Councilwoman Strawinski to meet with Dog Control Officer Cecil Moore and TJ Hackett from Recycling.
#15Police Report
Report on police activities for June 2009: 31 registered complaints, 38 uniform traffic tickets, 0 parking tickets, 2 accidents investigated, 4 arrests, 1 EMS assisted call.
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Report on police activities for June 2009: 31 registered complaints, 38 uniform traffic tickets, 0 parking tickets, 2 accidents investigated, 4 arrests, 1 EMS assisted call.
#16Purchasing
Report on purchasing activities for July 7 – August 3: 23 purchase orders issued totaling $12,378.71; court room building wall repair completed; Recreation Park Extension contracts reviewed and signed; Justice office alterations RFQ prepared; Dell server arrived for installation.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on purchasing activities for July 7 – August 3: 23 purchase orders issued totaling $12,378.71; court room building wall repair completed; Recreation Park Extension contracts reviewed and signed; Justice office alterations RFQ prepared; Dell server arrived for installation.
#17Water Department
Report on water department activities for July 2009: normal water levels and tests, satisfactory filter operation, hydrant painting completed, radio transmitter repair started, Ross Valve back in service, sanitary pump repairs pending, old galvanized main disconnected, water meter supply may need to be ordered.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on water department activities for July 2009: normal water levels and tests, satisfactory filter operation, hydrant painting completed, radio transmitter repair started, Ross Valve back in service, sanitary pump repairs pending, old galvanized main disconnected, water meter supply may need to be ordered.
#18Planning Board
Report on Planning Board activities: minor subdivision applications, certificate of appropriateness applications, discussion of conservation easements for farmland subdivisions, and potential revision of conservation easement policies.
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Expected: info_only
Report on Planning Board activities: minor subdivision applications, certificate of appropriateness applications, discussion of conservation easements for farmland subdivisions, and potential revision of conservation easement policies.
#19Agriculture & Open Space Committee
Report on committee activities: discussion of proposed agricultural business district zoning, marketing programs, and planning for speaker on food preservation methods.
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Expected: info_only
Report on committee activities: discussion of proposed agricultural business district zoning, marketing programs, and planning for speaker on food preservation methods.
#20Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
Report on CAC activities: Bard intern creating greenhouse gas emissions survey, participation in Watershed Awareness event, review of suburban stream syndrome study findings, review of scenic roads proposal draft, EDC survey submitted.
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Expected: info_only
Report on CAC activities: Bard intern creating greenhouse gas emissions survey, participation in Watershed Awareness event, review of suburban stream syndrome study findings, review of scenic roads proposal draft, EDC survey submitted.
#21Economic Development Committee (EDC)
EDC issue to be placed on agenda for next week's meeting.
Action
Expected: discussion
EDC issue to be placed on agenda for next week's meeting.
#22Intermunicipal Task Force
Report on Task Force activities: three meetings held in July, two regarding sewer project viewed as positive step for the community.
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Report on Task Force activities: three meetings held in July, two regarding sewer project viewed as positive step for the community.
#23Recreation Commission
Report on recreation activities: summer program completion, Youth Football Camp August 6-14, Co-ed Tee Ball and Softball through August 30, weight training through August 13, Knights of Columbus flag football starting September 12, 2010 budget submitted, approximately 750 children served annually, parkland development ongoing, tree trimming and mulching completed at Recreation Park.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on recreation activities: summer program completion, Youth Football Camp August 6-14, Co-ed Tee Ball and Softball through August 30, weight training through August 13, Knights of Columbus flag football starting September 12, 2010 budget submitted, approximately 750 children served annually, parkland development ongoing, tree trimming and mulching completed at Recreation Park.
#24Senior Services CommitteeDraft resolution
Accept the mission statement of the Red Hook Senior Services Committee and approve committee goals for Fall 2009 including Senior Reading Program, PANDA Project, Pre-Thanksgiving Food Drive, and Emergency Preparedness initiatives.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the mission statement of the Red Hook Senior Services Committee and approve committee goals for Fall 2009 including Senior Reading Program, PANDA Project, Pre-Thanksgiving Food Drive, and Emergency Preparedness initiatives.
#25Greenway & Trails Committee
Report on Greenway & Trails Committee activities.
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Expected: info_only
Report on Greenway & Trails Committee activities.
#26Tree Preservation Commission
Report on Tree Preservation Commission activities: attendance at NYS Urban Forestry Releaf Conference, awareness of Emerald Ash Borer pest threat, firewood movement restrictions, booth at Hardscrabble Day, forestry management plan development, and Trees for Tribs initiative along Sawkill on Route 199 East.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Tree Preservation Commission activities: attendance at NYS Urban Forestry Releaf Conference, awareness of Emerald Ash Borer pest threat, firewood movement restrictions, booth at Hardscrabble Day, forestry management plan development, and Trees for Tribs initiative along Sawkill on Route 199 East.
#27Ethics Board
Ethics Board meeting scheduled for Friday, August 21st at 8 a.m.
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Ethics Board meeting scheduled for Friday, August 21st at 8 a.m.
#28County Legislator ReportInformational
County Legislator Tom Mansfield reported on proposed ban of spray paint, indelible markers, and etching acids to persons under 18 years old, and ongoing funding stream discussions for intermunicipal sewer project.
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County Legislator Tom Mansfield reported on proposed ban of spray paint, indelible markers, and etching acids to persons under 18 years old, and ongoing funding stream discussions for intermunicipal sewer project.
#29Correspondence – Edgewood Club of TivoliInformational
Discuss letter from Edgewood Club of Tivoli requesting that their property not be placed in the proposed Agricultural Business District zoning, as the district does not allow golf courses and would prevent their expansion from nine to eighteen holes.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss letter from Edgewood Club of Tivoli requesting that their property not be placed in the proposed Agricultural Business District zoning, as the district does not allow golf courses and would prevent their expansion from nine to eighteen holes.
#30Correspondence – Big Read PresentationInformational
Loretta Campagna to give presentation to the Board about the Big Read at the first Town Board meeting in September.
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Loretta Campagna to give presentation to the Board about the Big Read at the first Town Board meeting in September.
#31Public Comments
Public comment period.
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Public comment period.
#32Firehouse Parking Lot DiscussionInformational
Discuss potential Town assistance to fire company regarding firehouse parking lot, which is owned by the church and may be sold with a parcel for parking.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss potential Town assistance to fire company regarding firehouse parking lot, which is owned by the church and may be sold with a parcel for parking.
#33Attorney/Client Session
Enter into Attorney/Client session.
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Enter into Attorney/Client session.
#34Commence Legal Action – 365 Spring Lake RoadDraft resolution
Commence legal action against the owner of 365 Spring Lake Road, Tax Map Number 6373-00-967710-0000.
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Expected: vote
Commence legal action against the owner of 365 Spring Lake Road, Tax Map Number 6373-00-967710-0000.
#35Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
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Adjourn the meeting.