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Agenda (36 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.
#2Town Clerk's Report
Accept the Town Clerk's report for July 1–31, 2010, including local shares remitted, dog license fees, marriage license fees, and tax settlement from the 2009 levy.
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Accept the Town Clerk's report for July 1–31, 2010, including local shares remitted, dog license fees, marriage license fees, and tax settlement from the 2009 levy.
#3AnnouncementsInformational
Supervisor Crane announced: bid receipt for Linden Avenue sidewalk installation moved to September 9, 2010; Northern Dutchess Alliance water and wastewater forum on September 15 at Omega Institute; Dutchess County Legislature discussion of election cost-sharing policy; and recognition of Red Hook's 10% Challenge pilot community status.
Action
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Supervisor Crane announced: bid receipt for Linden Avenue sidewalk installation moved to September 9, 2010; Northern Dutchess Alliance water and wastewater forum on September 15 at Omega Institute; Dutchess County Legislature discussion of election cost-sharing policy; and recognition of Red Hook's 10% Challenge pilot community status.
#4Public Hearing – CDBG 2011 – New Recreation Park Pavilion – Phase IPublic hearing notice
Hold public hearing on Community Development Block Grant application for Phase I development of a new recreation park pavilion, including discussion of design, phased construction, and community need.
Action
Expected: discussion
Hold public hearing on Community Development Block Grant application for Phase I development of a new recreation park pavilion, including discussion of design, phased construction, and community need.
attached: Plans by Crawford and Associates Engineering
#5Change Town Board Meeting Date from September 14 to September 15Proposed motion
Change the Town Board meeting scheduled for September 14, 2010 to September 15, 2010 due to primary election on the 14th.
Action
Expected: vote
Change the Town Board meeting scheduled for September 14, 2010 to September 15, 2010 due to primary election on the 14th.
#6Dutchess County Legislator Ben Traudt – DC Election ChargesInformational
Discussion of Dutchess County election cost-sharing policy and methodology for charging towns for election expenses, with Legislator Traudt explaining the 2010 charge of $19,998 to Red Hook and the budget process timeline.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of Dutchess County election cost-sharing policy and methodology for charging towns for election expenses, with Legislator Traudt explaining the 2010 charge of $19,998 to Red Hook and the budget process timeline.
#7Public Comment Period – Mark Burton, Sky Park AirportInformational
Receive public comment from Mark Burton regarding his interest in purchasing Sky Park Airport and proposed development plans; discussion of Intermunicipal Task Force review and zoning implications.
Action
Expected: discussion
Receive public comment from Mark Burton regarding his interest in purchasing Sky Park Airport and proposed development plans; discussion of Intermunicipal Task Force review and zoning implications.
attached: One-page outline of Burton's proposal, Pictures
#8Lead Agency Notice from the Village of Red HookProposed motion
Consent to the Village of Red Hook serving as lead agency for coordinated SEQRA environmental review of their proposed zoning realignment site plan project.
Action
Expected: vote
Consent to the Village of Red Hook serving as lead agency for coordinated SEQRA environmental review of their proposed zoning realignment site plan project.
attached: Lead Agency notice
#9Public Comment Period – ContinuedInformational
Receive public comment from Rosemarie Zengen and Linda Keeling commending Building Inspector Steve Cole, Planning Board, and Christine Kane for professional guidance and accessibility standards on Dunkin Donuts project.
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Receive public comment from Rosemarie Zengen and Linda Keeling commending Building Inspector Steve Cole, Planning Board, and Christine Kane for professional guidance and accessibility standards on Dunkin Donuts project.
#10First Class Mail Notification to Property Owners of Proposed Zoning Amendments
Authorize preparation and mailing of first-class notification to affected property owners regarding proposed zoning amendments; tabled pending completion of DGEIS response and Planning Board review.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize preparation and mailing of first-class notification to affected property owners regarding proposed zoning amendments; tabled pending completion of DGEIS response and Planning Board review.
#11Highway Materials ListProposed motion
Authorize the Highway Superintendent to go out to bid for highway materials for 2011.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the Highway Superintendent to go out to bid for highway materials for 2011.
#12Advertisement for Bid – Addendum #1 (New Sidewalks)Informational
Notice of advertisement for bids for new sidewalks on Linden Avenue in the Town and Village of Red Hook; bids due September 9, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
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Expected: info_only
Notice of advertisement for bids for new sidewalks on Linden Avenue in the Town and Village of Red Hook; bids due September 9, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
attached: Bid documents available at D.F. Wheeler Engineers, Red Hook Village Hall, Red Hook Town Hall
#13Department Reports – Assessor
Accept Assessor's report: State of New York Office of Real Property Tax Services certified final State equalization rate of 100% for Town of Red Hook on August 4, 2010.
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Accept Assessor's report: State of New York Office of Real Property Tax Services certified final State equalization rate of 100% for Town of Red Hook on August 4, 2010.
#14Department Reports – Budget Officer
Accept Budget Officer Rose Rider's report: budget worksheets distributed and due back this week.
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Accept Budget Officer Rose Rider's report: budget worksheets distributed and due back this week.
#15Department Reports – Building Inspector
Accept Building Inspector Steve Cole's report for July 29–August 25, 2010, including Village of Tivoli safety inspection, permit fees, complaints, certificates, and inspections.
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Accept Building Inspector Steve Cole's report for July 29–August 25, 2010, including Village of Tivoli safety inspection, permit fees, complaints, certificates, and inspections.
attached: Building Inspector report
#16Department Reports – Dog Control
Accept Dog Control Officer's report: located owner of lost dog, licensed it, and returned it.
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Accept Dog Control Officer's report: located owner of lost dog, licensed it, and returned it.
#17Department Reports – Grant ApplicationInformational
Notification that NYSERDA has prepared and forwarded contract for Red Hook Firehouse solar panels project; Town is acting agency through which funding will flow.
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Notification that NYSERDA has prepared and forwarded contract for Red Hook Firehouse solar panels project; Town is acting agency through which funding will flow.
attached: NYSERDA contract
#18Department Reports – Highway
Accept Interim Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke's report: completed paving of northern half of Guski Road and drainage/culvert work on southern half (CHIPS-funded); completed sight-distance work at Pitcher Lane and Route 9 intersection; included shared services report with Village of Red Hook.
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Accept Interim Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke's report: completed paving of northern half of Guski Road and drainage/culvert work on southern half (CHIPS-funded); completed sight-distance work at Pitcher Lane and Route 9 intersection; included shared services report with Village of Red Hook.
attached: Highway report, Shared services report
#19Department Reports – Police
Accept Police Department report for July 2010: 32 total incidents, 0 arrests, 19 tickets issued.
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Accept Police Department report for July 2010: 32 total incidents, 0 arrests, 19 tickets issued.
attached: Police report
#20Department Reports – Purchasing
Acknowledge Purchasing Agent Ted Kudzy's work on roof project.
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Acknowledge Purchasing Agent Ted Kudzy's work on roof project.
#21Department Reports – Recycling CenterInformational
Discussion of pothole repairs needed at Recycling Center and potential request for AED installation following medical incident on August 7, 2010.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of pothole repairs needed at Recycling Center and potential request for AED installation following medical incident on August 7, 2010.
attached: Letter from Bill Szigethny, Recycling Center
#22Department Reports – Water Department
Accept Water Department Chair Hank VanParys's report for July 2010: operations normal; old water meters being replaced; Bard College switched to town water July 20 (repairs through October 2010); tank inspected and in good condition; bottom cleaning recommended.
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Accept Water Department Chair Hank VanParys's report for July 2010: operations normal; old water meters being replaced; Bard College switched to town water July 20 (repairs through October 2010); tank inspected and in good condition; bottom cleaning recommended.
attached: Water Department report
#23Board Reports – Planning Board
Forward Central Hudson letter to Planning Board requesting referral of applicants seeking subdivision, site plan, building permit, or development approval on properties with utility easements; reminder that decorative temporary attachments to utility poles require Central Hudson prior written approval.
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Forward Central Hudson letter to Planning Board requesting referral of applicants seeking subdivision, site plan, building permit, or development approval on properties with utility easements; reminder that decorative temporary attachments to utility poles require Central Hudson prior written approval.
attached: Central Hudson letter
#24Board Reports – Zoning Board of Appeals
Accept Zoning Board of Appeals report: five variances granted and one granted with condition as of August 11, 2010.
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Accept Zoning Board of Appeals report: five variances granted and one granted with condition as of August 11, 2010.
#25Committee Reports – Agriculture & Open Space Committee
Accept Ag. & Open Space Committee report: prepared summary of recommendations to Centers & Greenspace Plan; preparing final summary for Greenplan regarding proposed zoning changes, especially in Ag. Business District; recommending law change concerning agricultural fencing; raising questions about development unit valuation transfers.
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Expected: info_only
Accept Ag. & Open Space Committee report: prepared summary of recommendations to Centers & Greenspace Plan; preparing final summary for Greenplan regarding proposed zoning changes, especially in Ag. Business District; recommending law change concerning agricultural fencing; raising questions about development unit valuation transfers.
#26Committee Reports – Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
Accept CAC report: reviewed Hudsonia habitat mapping report; worked on conservation easement request; discussed 10-10-10 events; participated in AmeriCorps weatherization project.
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Accept CAC report: reviewed Hudsonia habitat mapping report; worked on conservation easement request; discussed 10-10-10 events; participated in AmeriCorps weatherization project.
attached: Hudsonia habitat mapping report
#27Committee Reports – Economic Development Committee
Accept EDC report dated August 25, 2010: reviewing current and future projects; establishing 3–5 year project plan; researching NY State Enterprise Zones; completing stakeholder contact lists; requesting MaryAnn Johnson present on Northern Dutchess Alliance 'Blueprint for Economic Development.'
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Accept EDC report dated August 25, 2010: reviewing current and future projects; establishing 3–5 year project plan; researching NY State Enterprise Zones; completing stakeholder contact lists; requesting MaryAnn Johnson present on Northern Dutchess Alliance 'Blueprint for Economic Development.'
attached: EDC report dated August 25, 2010
#28Committee Reports – Intermunicipal Task Force
Accept Intermunicipal Task Force report: reviewed road specifications for Centers and Greenspace Plan; discussed zoning adjustments based on public and Planning Board comments; met with North Wind Farm regarding Ag. Business District impact; met with Pete Hubbell on development unit valuation; awaiting USDA response on joint sewer project funding application; special project meeting planned for September 3, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Village Hall.
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Accept Intermunicipal Task Force report: reviewed road specifications for Centers and Greenspace Plan; discussed zoning adjustments based on public and Planning Board comments; met with North Wind Farm regarding Ag. Business District impact; met with Pete Hubbell on development unit valuation; awaiting USDA response on joint sewer project funding application; special project meeting planned for September 3, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Village Hall.
#29Committee Reports – Recreation Commission
Accept Recreation Commission report: thanked Class of 2010 for $500 donation; rebuilt south entrance park sign with pool donation; flag football and fall baseball starting September 11; Recreation Director John Kuhn completing Youth Bureau reports; tee ball program successful.
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Accept Recreation Commission report: thanked Class of 2010 for $500 donation; rebuilt south entrance park sign with pool donation; flag football and fall baseball starting September 11; Recreation Director John Kuhn completing Youth Bureau reports; tee ball program successful.
attached: Letter from Dutchess County Youth Bureau commending program
#30Committee Reports – Roads and Traffic Safety CommitteeInformational
Discussion of Whaleback Road and Linden Avenue intersection safety concerns; Dutchess County DPW Commissioner Charlie Traver acknowledged problem and assigned to engineer for evaluation.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of Whaleback Road and Linden Avenue intersection safety concerns; Dutchess County DPW Commissioner Charlie Traver acknowledged problem and assigned to engineer for evaluation.
attached: Letter from Dutchess County DPW
#31Committee Reports – St. Margaret's Committee
Accept St. Margaret's Committee report: renovations progressing; Nancy Guski researched tree species; Dennis Griffin created sketch for brochures; Town Historian Winty Aldrich contributed signage.
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Accept St. Margaret's Committee report: renovations progressing; Nancy Guski researched tree species; Dennis Griffin created sketch for brochures; Town Historian Winty Aldrich contributed signage.
#32Committee Reports – Senior Services Committee
Accept Senior Services Committee report: banks confirmed support for Senior Picnic at Tivoli Rec. Park with total of at least $500; propose distributing Richard Franklin's 'Guide for Personal and Family Disaster Preparedness' at picnic.
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Accept Senior Services Committee report: banks confirmed support for Senior Picnic at Tivoli Rec. Park with total of at least $500; propose distributing Richard Franklin's 'Guide for Personal and Family Disaster Preparedness' at picnic.
attached: Guide for Personal and Family Disaster Preparedness
#33Committee Reports – Trails Committee
Accept Trails Committee report: assisting Scenic Hudson on September 25; table at Hardscrabble same day; condolences offered for Bard College student lost while hiking in Catskills; reminder to stay on marked trails.
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Accept Trails Committee report: assisting Scenic Hudson on September 25; table at Hardscrabble same day; condolences offered for Bard College student lost while hiking in Catskills; reminder to stay on marked trails.
#34Committee Reports – Tree Committee
Accept Tree Committee report: under Chair Nancy Guski's guidance, working on fundraising, commemorative tree program, and Hardscrabble Day; booth at Hardscrabble Day; planting 'Hannaford Tree' (Linden, donated by Save Our Town Committee) on September 25 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Margaret's with formal dedication ceremony.
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Accept Tree Committee report: under Chair Nancy Guski's guidance, working on fundraising, commemorative tree program, and Hardscrabble Day; booth at Hardscrabble Day; planting 'Hannaford Tree' (Linden, donated by Save Our Town Committee) on September 25 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Margaret's with formal dedication ceremony.
#35Correspondence
Supervisor Crane shared correspondence including: request from Susan Ezrati and Ted Fink to discuss Community Preservation Fund; PACE University Land Use Leadership Alliance application; Sustainable Hudson Valley letter on Red Hook Challenge; Dutchess County DPW letter on Linden Avenue intersection; Governor Patterson's Local Finance Reform Law; Supervisors and Mayor's Association meeting September 7; jail overcrowding relief request; Geoff Carter resignation from CPF Committee; Hudson River Heritage County Seat tour October 16; zoning referral from Dutchess County Planning; request for address in Afghanistan; Omega Institute Open House September 8; Milan Community Day September 18.
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Supervisor Crane shared correspondence including: request from Susan Ezrati and Ted Fink to discuss Community Preservation Fund; PACE University Land Use Leadership Alliance application; Sustainable Hudson Valley letter on Red Hook Challenge; Dutchess County DPW letter on Linden Avenue intersection; Governor Patterson's Local Finance Reform Law; Supervisors and Mayor's Association meeting September 7; jail overcrowding relief request; Geoff Carter resignation from CPF Committee; Hudson River Heritage County Seat tour October 16; zoning referral from Dutchess County Planning; request for address in Afghanistan; Omega Institute Open House September 8; Milan Community Day September 18.
attached: Multiple letters and notices
#36Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn the meeting.