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Agenda (18 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.
Action
Expected: info_only
Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Supervisor's Report
Accept the Supervisor's report with budget adjustments for General A Fund, General B Fund, Highway DB Fund, and Water Works O&M SW Fund.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the Supervisor's report with budget adjustments for General A Fund, General B Fund, Highway DB Fund, and Water Works O&M SW Fund.
#3AnnouncementsInformational
Announce receipt of letter from Rebuilding Together, Dutchess County regarding home repairs for low-income elderly (application deadline November 30, 2011) and notification from NY State Office of Emergency Management regarding payment of $20,691.57 for December 2010 snow storm overtime expenses.
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Announce receipt of letter from Rebuilding Together, Dutchess County regarding home repairs for low-income elderly (application deadline November 30, 2011) and notification from NY State Office of Emergency Management regarding payment of $20,691.57 for December 2010 snow storm overtime expenses.
#4Town Clerk's Report
Report on local shares remitted to Supervisor, state revenues, and announcement that sporting licenses will go on sale August 15, 2011.
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Expected: info_only
Report on local shares remitted to Supervisor, state revenues, and announcement that sporting licenses will go on sale August 15, 2011.
#5Public Comment Period
Open public comment period for resident remarks.
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Expected: info_only
Open public comment period for resident remarks.
#6Highway Garage Bids SummationContract review
Review and award bids for the Town of Red Hook new Highway Garage project, including general contractor (J.C. Millbank Construction), electrical (Arace Electronics), mechanical and plumbing (Dutchess Mechanical), with total contract award of approximately $1.3 million including backup generator.
Action
Expected: vote
Review and award bids for the Town of Red Hook new Highway Garage project, including general contractor (J.C. Millbank Construction), electrical (Arace Electronics), mechanical and plumbing (Dutchess Mechanical), with total contract award of approximately $1.3 million including backup generator.
#7Disaster Preparedness Committee Mission StatementInformational
Approve the Mission Statement prepared by the Disaster Preparedness Committee.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve the Mission Statement prepared by the Disaster Preparedness Committee.
attached: Copy Attached
#8Discuss Proposed Financing for Highway Garage ProjectInformational
Discuss financing options for the Highway Garage project, including one-year note followed by permanent financing or direct bond issuance (20-year or 25-year options), with interest rates currently under 4%.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss financing options for the Highway Garage project, including one-year note followed by permanent financing or direct bond issuance (20-year or 25-year options), with interest rates currently under 4%.
#9Resolution to Establish a Date for a Public Hearing Regarding the Adoption of a Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit for Fiscal Year 2012Draft resolution
Establish a public hearing date of September 13, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. for adoption of Local Law No. E (Proposed) of 2011, a local law to override the tax levy limit for fiscal year 2012.
Action
Expected: vote
Establish a public hearing date of September 13, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. for adoption of Local Law No. E (Proposed) of 2011, a local law to override the tax levy limit for fiscal year 2012.
#10Request from Wendy and Bucky Coon for Consideration for Two Parcels of Property to Be Accepted in the Agriculture Business District – Rokeby Rd. and Route 9Proposed motion
Develop a formal application process for inclusion of properties in the Agriculture Business District, with Attorney Chale and Michele Greig from Greenplan to prepare recommended steps and criteria for applicant consideration by next Town Board meeting.
Action
Expected: discussion
Develop a formal application process for inclusion of properties in the Agriculture Business District, with Attorney Chale and Michele Greig from Greenplan to prepare recommended steps and criteria for applicant consideration by next Town Board meeting.
#11Discussion of Conservation Easement LawInformational
Discuss potential amendments or repeal of the Conservation Easement Law, particularly Section 56-7 regarding Valuation for Taxation, and establish a committee to review the law's effectiveness and recommend revisions.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss potential amendments or repeal of the Conservation Easement Law, particularly Section 56-7 regarding Valuation for Taxation, and establish a committee to review the law's effectiveness and recommend revisions.
#12Set September Date for Educational Workshop Re: Zoning LawInformational
Schedule an educational workshop on the new zoning law for departments involved in implementation, proposed for October 5th at 7:30 p.m. in the large meeting room.
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Schedule an educational workshop on the new zoning law for departments involved in implementation, proposed for October 5th at 7:30 p.m. in the large meeting room.
#13Dog Contract with James Mac Donald, DVMContract review
Renew the contract with Dr. James MacDonald's office for animal care services and explore shared kennel arrangement with Town of Rhinebeck for weekend and evening dog care.
Action
Expected: discussion
Renew the contract with Dr. James MacDonald's office for animal care services and explore shared kennel arrangement with Town of Rhinebeck for weekend and evening dog care.
#14Parking Regulations (Winter) Local LawPolicy draft
Review and schedule public hearing for a draft local law updating winter parking regulations for the Town outside the Village, based on review of winter parking laws from five townships.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review and schedule public hearing for a draft local law updating winter parking regulations for the Town outside the Village, based on review of winter parking laws from five townships.
#15Hardscrabble Request from Mayor Ed BlundellProposed motion
Support the 2011 Hardscrabble Day event with a contribution of $2,000 to pay for vouchers the committee may receive.
Action
Expected: vote
Support the 2011 Hardscrabble Day event with a contribution of $2,000 to pay for vouchers the committee may receive.
#16Board & Committee Reports
Receive reports from CAC, Purchasing, Planning Board, Water Board, Intermunicipal Task Force, Agriculture and Open Space Committee, Senior Services Committee, Police, Highway Department, and Northern Dutchess Alliance.
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Expected: info_only
Receive reports from CAC, Purchasing, Planning Board, Water Board, Intermunicipal Task Force, Agriculture and Open Space Committee, Senior Services Committee, Police, Highway Department, and Northern Dutchess Alliance.
#17Public Comment Period
Open public comment period for resident remarks.
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Open public comment period for resident remarks.
#18Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
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Adjourn the meeting.