monthly
13 agenda items · 6 motions · 2 substantive · 0 formal resolutions
Agenda (13 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
Open meeting with Pledge of Allegiance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Open meeting with Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Announcements
Supervisor Crane announced: Town Board meeting moved to Monday 9/8/14 due to Primary Day on 9/9/14; Hardscrabble Day and Parade on 9/20/14 at 4:30 p.m.; Hudson River Estuary Program selected Red Hook as model program; movement to study Route 9G corridor for traffic remediation.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor Crane announced: Town Board meeting moved to Monday 9/8/14 due to Primary Day on 9/9/14; Hardscrabble Day and Parade on 9/20/14 at 4:30 p.m.; Hudson River Estuary Program selected Red Hook as model program; movement to study Route 9G corridor for traffic remediation.
#3Public Comment Period
Accept public comments from residents.
Action
Expected: info_only
Accept public comments from residents.
#4Tangent Theater Company Grant SponsorshipProposed motion
Authorize the Town to sponsor Tangent Theater Company for the Dutchess County Council of the Arts grant application in an amount to be determined.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the Town to sponsor Tangent Theater Company for the Dutchess County Council of the Arts grant application in an amount to be determined.
#5Trails Grant ResolutionInformational
Discuss trails grant resolution for town-wide trails planning; application due September 5, 2014.
Action
Expected: info_only
Discuss trails grant resolution for town-wide trails planning; application due September 5, 2014.
attached: Resolution dated August 12, 2014
#6Recycling Center Discussion – Goods ExchangeInformational
Discuss management of Goods Exchange at Recycling Center, which has become a depository for junk; consider restricting toy donations to certain periods and implementing signage and volunteer monitoring.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss management of Goods Exchange at Recycling Center, which has become a depository for junk; consider restricting toy donations to certain periods and implementing signage and volunteer monitoring.
#7Budget Discussion – Healthcare ChoicesInformational
Discuss budget constraints and healthcare cost increases facing the Town; explore alternatives to manage costs while maintaining service expectations under New York State directives.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss budget constraints and healthcare cost increases facing the Town; explore alternatives to manage costs while maintaining service expectations under New York State directives.
#8Correspondence and Highway Superintendent Report
Review correspondence; Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke reported installation of two stop signs at Williams Road and Starbarrack Road intersection and noted Taconic State Parkway bridge work requiring detours.
Action
Expected: info_only
Review correspondence; Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke reported installation of two stop signs at Williams Road and Starbarrack Road intersection and noted Taconic State Parkway bridge work requiring detours.
#9Public Hearing – Community Development Block Grant Program ApplicationPublic hearing notice
Set public hearing date for Community Development Block Grant program application for handicapped accessible features for Town facilities.
Action
Expected: vote
Set public hearing date for Community Development Block Grant program application for handicapped accessible features for Town facilities.
#10Public Comment Period
Accept public comments from residents.
Action
Expected: info_only
Accept public comments from residents.
#11Attorney/Client Session
Enter closed attorney/client session to discuss contracts and changes dictated by Civil Service Commission and Dutchess County Personnel.
Action
Expected: info_only
Enter closed attorney/client session to discuss contracts and changes dictated by Civil Service Commission and Dutchess County Personnel.
#12Appointment of Temporary Purchasing AssistantProposed motion
Appoint John Kuhn as temporary Purchasing Assistant.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint John Kuhn as temporary Purchasing Assistant.
#13Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.
What happened (6 motions)
passedoperationalvote: 4-0
Authorize the Town to sponsor Tangent Theater Company for a Dutchess County Arts Council grant application.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Ross
passedvote: 4-0
Set a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant program application for handicapped accessible features for Town facilities on September 24, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
passedvote: 4-0
Go into Attorney/Client session at 8:40 p.m. to discuss contracts and changes dictated by the Civil Service Commission and Dutchess County Personnel.
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: 4-0
Adjourn the Attorney/Client session at 10:40 p.m.
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan
passedoperationalvote: 4-0
Appoint John Kuhn as temporary Purchasing Assistant.
moved by Crane · seconded by O'Neill
passedvote: 4-0
Adjourn the meeting at 10:45 p.m.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross