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Agenda (31 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
Approval of Supervisor's report dated July 31, 2012, including opening balance, receipts, disbursements, and budget adjustments across General A Fund, General B Fund, Highway DB Fund, and Other Funds & Capital Projects.
Action
Expected: vote
Approval of Supervisor's report dated July 31, 2012, including opening balance, receipts, disbursements, and budget adjustments across General A Fund, General B Fund, Highway DB Fund, and Other Funds & Capital Projects.
#3Town Clerk's Report
Acceptance of Town Clerk's report for July 1–31, 2012, detailing local shares, state remittances, and revenue totals.
Action
Expected: info_only
Acceptance of Town Clerk's report for July 1–31, 2012, detailing local shares, state remittances, and revenue totals.
#4Announcements
Town Clerk announcements regarding D.C. Rebuilding Together homeowner assistance program, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Light the Night Walk, and Mid-Hudson Sustainable Consortium sustainability planning initiative.
Action
Expected: info_only
Town Clerk announcements regarding D.C. Rebuilding Together homeowner assistance program, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Light the Night Walk, and Mid-Hudson Sustainable Consortium sustainability planning initiative.
#5Public Comment Period
Public comment on Bicentennial Committee events, artwork donations (Baxter Tree engraving and St. Margaret's Home sketch), and concerns regarding hydrofracking brine application to roads.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment on Bicentennial Committee events, artwork donations (Baxter Tree engraving and St. Margaret's Home sketch), and concerns regarding hydrofracking brine application to roads.
#6Energy & Climate Action Plan (ECAP) Presentation of Final DraftInformational
Presentation by Erika Maher of Courtney Strong, Inc., of the final draft Energy and Climate Action Plan, with recommendation to adopt by end of year and post on Town website for public viewing.
Action
Expected: discussion
Presentation by Erika Maher of Courtney Strong, Inc., of the final draft Energy and Climate Action Plan, with recommendation to adopt by end of year and post on Town website for public viewing.
#7Dog Kennel Agreement (Revised)Policy draft
Discussion of revised dog control law (Chapter 63) incorporating recommendations from NY State Ag. & Markets, including authorization for Dog Control Officer to sell licenses and establishment of maximum veterinary expense reimbursement ($300–$500).
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of revised dog control law (Chapter 63) incorporating recommendations from NY State Ag. & Markets, including authorization for Dog Control Officer to sell licenses and establishment of maximum veterinary expense reimbursement ($300–$500).
#8Resolution 2012 #41: Establishing a Date for a Public Hearing Regarding the Adoption by the Town Board of the Town of Red Hook of Local Law No. E (Proposed) of 2012Draft resolution
Set public hearing on amendment of dog law for 8:00 p.m. on September 11, 2012.
Action
Expected: vote
Set public hearing on amendment of dog law for 8:00 p.m. on September 11, 2012.
attached: Resolution
#9Animal Care Services AgreementContract review
Approval of minor amendments to Animal Care Services Agreement with Dog Control Officer covering off-hours emergency veterinary care.
Action
Expected: vote
Approval of minor amendments to Animal Care Services Agreement with Dog Control Officer covering off-hours emergency veterinary care.
#10Report from CPF/PDR Committee – Schedule Public Hearing Re: Kalina & Greig Farms Application for PDR FundsInformational
Presentation by Cari Watkins-Bates of Scenic Hudson regarding USDA Farm and Ranchland Protection Program funding for conservation easements on Kalina Farm ($810,000) and Greig Farm ($950,000), with 50% USDA funding secured.
Action
Expected: discussion
Presentation by Cari Watkins-Bates of Scenic Hudson regarding USDA Farm and Ranchland Protection Program funding for conservation easements on Kalina Farm ($810,000) and Greig Farm ($950,000), with 50% USDA funding secured.
#11Resolution 2012 #42: Establishing a Date for a Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed Purchase of Development Rights for the Greig Family Farm and Kalina Farm Under the Town's PDR ProgramDraft resolution
Set public hearing on proposed PDR purchases for 8:15 p.m. on September 11, 2012.
Action
Expected: vote
Set public hearing on proposed PDR purchases for 8:15 p.m. on September 11, 2012.
attached: Resolution
#12Resolution 2012 #43: Designating Town of Red Hook as Lead Agency Regarding Purchase of Development Rights of Farmland Property Owned by Kalina Farm LLCDraft resolution
Designate Town of Red Hook as lead agency for SEQRA review of Kalina Farm development rights purchase.
Action
Expected: vote
Designate Town of Red Hook as lead agency for SEQRA review of Kalina Farm development rights purchase.
attached: Resolution
#13Resolution 2012 #44: Designating Town of Red Hook as Lead Agency Regarding Purchase of Development Rights of Farmland Property Owned by James and Corina GreigDraft resolution
Designate Town of Red Hook as lead agency for SEQRA review of Greig Farm development rights purchase.
Action
Expected: vote
Designate Town of Red Hook as lead agency for SEQRA review of Greig Farm development rights purchase.
attached: Resolution
#14Scism Road Bridge Replacement – Bid DocumentsInformational
Presentation by Dan Proper of Crawford Associates requesting approval of bid documents for Scism Road Bridge replacement, reviewed by Town Attorney, with Board recommendation expected at September 11 meeting.
Action
Expected: discussion
Presentation by Dan Proper of Crawford Associates requesting approval of bid documents for Scism Road Bridge replacement, reviewed by Town Attorney, with Board recommendation expected at September 11 meeting.
#15Resolution 2012 #45: Authorizing the Solicitation of Public Bids for the Town of Red Hook Scism Road Bridge ReplacementDraft resolution
Authorize solicitation of public bids for Scism Road Bridge replacement.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize solicitation of public bids for Scism Road Bridge replacement.
attached: Resolution
#16Resolution 2012 #46: Authorizing the Solicitation of Public Bids for the Exterior Restoration of St. Margaret's Home in the Town of Red HookDraft resolution
Authorize solicitation of public bids for exterior restoration of St. Margaret's Home.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize solicitation of public bids for exterior restoration of St. Margaret's Home.
attached: Resolution
#17Resolution 2012 #47: Authorizing the Execution of an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Village of Red Hook Regarding Municipal Shared Use of Town Highway GarageDraft resolution
Authorize execution of intermunicipal agreement with Village of Red Hook for shared use of Town highway garage and send to Village for approval.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize execution of intermunicipal agreement with Village of Red Hook for shared use of Town highway garage and send to Village for approval.
attached: Resolution
#18Reorganization 2012 – Greenway & Trails Committee Appointment
Appoint Rose Ann Fritz Koffle to the Greenway and Trails Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2012.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Rose Ann Fritz Koffle to the Greenway and Trails Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2012.
#19Reorganization 2012 – Economic Development Committee Appointment
Appoint Kate Karakassis to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2013.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Kate Karakassis to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2013.
#20Reorganization 2012 – St. Margaret's Committee Appointment
Appoint Ralph Frisenda to the St. Margaret's Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2013.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Ralph Frisenda to the St. Margaret's Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2013.
#21Reorganization 2012 – Planning Board Alternate Appointment
Hold appointment of Michele Turck as Planning Board Alternate pending her attendance at a Planning Board meeting and Board action at September meeting.
Action
Expected: discussion
Hold appointment of Michele Turck as Planning Board Alternate pending her attendance at a Planning Board meeting and Board action at September meeting.
#22Hydrofracking Discussion – ZRC Correspondence and MinutesInformational
Discussion of Zoning Review Committee recommendations regarding hydrofracking, including confirmation that NYSDOT and Dutchess County do not use hydrofracking byproducts, and review of draft Local Law prohibiting hydro-fracking brine on roads; Board to review and refer to CAC for comments.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of Zoning Review Committee recommendations regarding hydrofracking, including confirmation that NYSDOT and Dutchess County do not use hydrofracking byproducts, and review of draft Local Law prohibiting hydro-fracking brine on roads; Board to review and refer to CAC for comments.
#23Open Development Area Proposal for Preserve at Lakes Kill Subdivision DiscussionInformational
Discussion of proposed open development area for Preserve at Lakes Kill Subdivision; Planning Board in SEQRA process with Town Board copy of review; no action needed at this time.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of proposed open development area for Preserve at Lakes Kill Subdivision; Planning Board in SEQRA process with Town Board copy of review; no action needed at this time.
#24Department Reports – Assessor
Report on revaluation process and discussion of plan or solution for possible data collectors.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on revaluation process and discussion of plan or solution for possible data collectors.
#25Department Reports – Recreation Department
Report on meeting with Red Hook Central School officials to discuss shared services agreement.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on meeting with Red Hook Central School officials to discuss shared services agreement.
#26Department Reports – Police Department
Report of 37 incidents in June and 45 incidents in July.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report of 37 incidents in June and 45 incidents in July.
#27Department Reports – Dutchess County Sheriff
Report of 107 incident calls in June.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report of 107 incident calls in June.
#28Department Reports – Water Department
Report that operations are running smoothly with no major issues.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report that operations are running smoothly with no major issues.
#29Public Comment Period
Public comment period.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment period.
#30Attorney/Client Session
Enter attorney/client session to discuss contracts and receive legal advice.
Action
Expected: info_only
Enter attorney/client session to discuss contracts and receive legal advice.
#31Adjournment
Adjourn the Town Board meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the Town Board meeting.