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Agenda (28 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.
#2Supervisor's Report
Accept the July 31, 2013 Supervisor's report with budget adjustments for General A Fund, General B Fund, Highway DB Fund, and Community Preservation Transfer Tax Fund.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the July 31, 2013 Supervisor's report with budget adjustments for General A Fund, General B Fund, Highway DB Fund, and Community Preservation Transfer Tax Fund.
#3Town Clerk's Report
Accept the Town Clerk's report for July 1–July 31, 2013 documenting local and state revenues, and announce sporting license sales and Hardscrabble Day on September 21.
Action
Expected: info_only
Accept the Town Clerk's report for July 1–July 31, 2013 documenting local and state revenues, and announce sporting license sales and Hardscrabble Day on September 21.
#4Announcements
Announce that Primary Day is September 10; reschedule the regularly scheduled Town Board meeting from September 10 to September 5; cancel the August 28 meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announce that Primary Day is September 10; reschedule the regularly scheduled Town Board meeting from September 10 to September 5; cancel the August 28 meeting.
#5Public Comment Period
Receive public comment regarding speed limit concerns on E. Kerley Corners Road and request that the Town contact the County about a speed reduction.
Action
Expected: discussion
Receive public comment regarding speed limit concerns on E. Kerley Corners Road and request that the Town contact the County about a speed reduction.
#6Resolution Approving the Red Hook Town Rec Park Master PlanDraft resolution
Approve the master plan for the Recreation Park extension and specify contract requirements.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve the master plan for the Recreation Park extension and specify contract requirements.
#7Resolution to Support No New NYS Mandates Without Corresponding Legislative Financial Relief to MunicipalitiesDraft resolution
Endorse Senate Bill 5126 and urge the New York State Senate to debate and pass it into law, opposing unfunded state mandates on municipalities.
Action
Expected: vote
Endorse Senate Bill 5126 and urge the New York State Senate to debate and pass it into law, opposing unfunded state mandates on municipalities.
#8Resolution Authorizing the Solicitation of Public Bids for the Demolition and Disposal of Former Highway GarageDraft resolution
Authorize the solicitation of public bids for the demolition and disposal of the former highway garage.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the solicitation of public bids for the demolition and disposal of the former highway garage.
#9Motion to Approve Bid for Petroleum Tank Alarm RelocationProposed motion
Authorize Purchasing Agent Ted Kudzy to move forward with American Petroleum & Construction Company of Walden, NY for petroleum tank alarm relocation.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize Purchasing Agent Ted Kudzy to move forward with American Petroleum & Construction Company of Walden, NY for petroleum tank alarm relocation.
#10Town of Red Hook – 2014 BudgetInformational
Review the 2014 budget calendar and discuss the impact of the 1.66% tax cap on budget planning; consider the need for a budget override.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review the 2014 budget calendar and discuss the impact of the 1.66% tax cap on budget planning; consider the need for a budget override.
#11Board Reports – ZBA
Report that the Zoning Board of Appeals has two reviews scheduled for the next meeting.
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Expected: info_only
Report that the Zoning Board of Appeals has two reviews scheduled for the next meeting.
#12Department Reports – Assessor
Report on assessor activities including final roll filing, website updates, property reviews, and ongoing reappraisal process for the 2014 roll year.
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Expected: info_only
Report on assessor activities including final roll filing, website updates, property reviews, and ongoing reappraisal process for the 2014 roll year.
#13Department Reports – Budget Officer
Report on budget preparation and finalization of five-year capital debt.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on budget preparation and finalization of five-year capital debt.
#14Department Reports – Building Inspector
Report on building inspection activities for July 8–August 13, 2013, including complaints, inspections, certificates issued, and fees collected.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on building inspection activities for July 8–August 13, 2013, including complaints, inspections, certificates issued, and fees collected.
#15Department Reports – Grant ApplicationsInformational
Report on grant applications for Tivoli Bays Trail enhancement and Aspinwall access trail, and a pending application for sidewalk construction on the east side of Route 9.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on grant applications for Tivoli Bays Trail enhancement and Aspinwall access trail, and a pending application for sidewalk construction on the east side of Route 9.
#16Department Reports – Highway Department
Report on road repaving projects including Norton Road and Oriole Mills Road, and parking lot repaving where old tanks were removed.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on road repaving projects including Norton Road and Oriole Mills Road, and parking lot repaving where old tanks were removed.
#17Department Reports – Police Department
Report on Red Hook Police Department activities for July including total incidents, arrests, and tickets issued.
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Expected: info_only
Report on Red Hook Police Department activities for July including total incidents, arrests, and tickets issued.
#18Department Reports – Water Department
Report that water department operations are running smoothly, with details provided by Water Department Chair Henry VanParys.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report that water department operations are running smoothly, with details provided by Water Department Chair Henry VanParys.
#19Committee Reports – Tree Committee
Report on completion of two-year urban forestry grant with 32 trees planted, completion of street and road inventory, and planned tree planting in honor of George Hildenbrand.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on completion of two-year urban forestry grant with 32 trees planted, completion of street and road inventory, and planned tree planting in honor of George Hildenbrand.
#20Committee Reports – CPF CommitteeInformational
Report on consideration of two proposals for conservation easements: Kesicke Farm and Klose Farm.
Action
Expected: discussion
Report on consideration of two proposals for conservation easements: Kesicke Farm and Klose Farm.
#21Committee Reports – EDCInformational
Report that a report on questionnaires will be available shortly.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report that a report on questionnaires will be available shortly.
#22Committee Reports – Disaster Preparedness Committee
Report that the committee will have an information table at Hardscrabble Day.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report that the committee will have an information table at Hardscrabble Day.
#23Committee Reports – Intermunicipal Task ForceInformational
Report on proposed changes to the Zoning Law, updates on Scenic Roads and Historic Preservation matters, and assessment of road configurations and dimensions for the Hoffman TND Project.
Action
Expected: discussion
Report on proposed changes to the Zoning Law, updates on Scenic Roads and Historic Preservation matters, and assessment of road configurations and dimensions for the Hoffman TND Project.
#24Committee Reports – Recreation Commission
Report on summer recreation programs with no accidents reported.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on summer recreation programs with no accidents reported.
#25Committee Reports – Trails CommitteeInformational
Report that another grant is coming in September from the Greenway Program for trails.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report that another grant is coming in September from the Greenway Program for trails.
#26Correspondence
Discuss correspondence regarding the demolition of the old highway garage and the Town's vision for enhancing the site to meet community needs.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss correspondence regarding the demolition of the old highway garage and the Town's vision for enhancing the site to meet community needs.
#27Public Comment Period
Receive public comment regarding Dick Franklin's carving representing Red Hook, which will be featured in the New York State Museum carousel in Cooperstown.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive public comment regarding Dick Franklin's carving representing Red Hook, which will be featured in the New York State Museum carousel in Cooperstown.
#28Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn the meeting.