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19 agenda items · 8 motions · 2 substantive · 0 formal resolutions
Agenda (19 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 of meeting with Pledge of Allegiance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Opening of meeting with Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Supervisor's Report
Accept the Supervisor's monthly financial report for July 2009 showing opening balance $2,476,110.58, receipts $343,477.28, disbursements $408,749.14, and closing balance $2,410,838.72, with no budget adjustments.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the Supervisor's monthly financial report for July 2009 showing opening balance $2,476,110.58, receipts $343,477.28, disbursements $408,749.14, and closing balance $2,410,838.72, with no budget adjustments.
#3Town Clerk's Report
Accept the Town Clerk's report for August 1–31, 2009 showing total local shares $1,778.86, county dog license fees $117.50, state agriculture fees $30.00, marriage license fees $202.50, environmental conservation fees $7,294.14, and total state/county/local revenues $9,423.00.
Action
Expected: info_only
Accept the Town Clerk's report for August 1–31, 2009 showing total local shares $1,778.86, county dog license fees $117.50, state agriculture fees $30.00, marriage license fees $202.50, environmental conservation fees $7,294.14, and total state/county/local revenues $9,423.00.
#4Announcements
Announce cancellation of ZBA meeting scheduled for September 9 (next meeting October 14); Dutchess County Senior Citizen's Picnic on September 16 at Red Hook Recreation Park; Hardscrabble Day parade on September 26 at 10:00 a.m.; Hudson Valley Food and Wine Fest September 12–13; Catch-A-Rae race September 13; Fall cleanup September 19; RH Public Library Hudson River cruise September 25; Tivoli Street Painting September 26; and first meeting of Intermunicipal Shared Services Task Force on Friday at 1:00 p.m.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announce cancellation of ZBA meeting scheduled for September 9 (next meeting October 14); Dutchess County Senior Citizen's Picnic on September 16 at Red Hook Recreation Park; Hardscrabble Day parade on September 26 at 10:00 a.m.; Hudson Valley Food and Wine Fest September 12–13; Catch-A-Rae race September 13; Fall cleanup September 19; RH Public Library Hudson River cruise September 25; Tivoli Street Painting September 26; and first meeting of Intermunicipal Shared Services Task Force on Friday at 1:00 p.m.
#5Public Comment Period
Open public comment period for resident questions and announcements.
Action
Expected: discussion
Open public comment period for resident questions and announcements.
#6NYSERDA PresentationInformational
Presentation by Pat Courtney-Strong of Courtney Strong Inc. on New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) energy efficiency programs, including homeowner incentives, new home Energy Star certification, existing home performance programs, solar and wind energy rebates, and geothermal alternatives.
Action
Expected: info_only
Presentation by Pat Courtney-Strong of Courtney Strong Inc. on New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) energy efficiency programs, including homeowner incentives, new home Energy Star certification, existing home performance programs, solar and wind energy rebates, and geothermal alternatives.
#7Highway BidsProposed motion
Award bid for tractor and mower to Keil Equipment for $58,980.00 based on Highway Superintendent Wayne Hildenbrand's recommendation that Keil is the only bidder able to guarantee delivery within the required thirty-day timeframe.
Action
Expected: vote
Award bid for tractor and mower to Keil Equipment for $58,980.00 based on Highway Superintendent Wayne Hildenbrand's recommendation that Keil is the only bidder able to guarantee delivery within the required thirty-day timeframe.
#8Community Development Block GrantProposed motion
Authorize Supervisor Crane to meet with Beth Doyle of the Community Development Block Grant Program and Town Engineer Morris Associates to discuss potential viability of completing the road extension from the Recycling Center to Metzger Road, and schedule a public hearing for September 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall to discuss the grant application.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize Supervisor Crane to meet with Beth Doyle of the Community Development Block Grant Program and Town Engineer Morris Associates to discuss potential viability of completing the road extension from the Recycling Center to Metzger Road, and schedule a public hearing for September 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall to discuss the grant application.
#9Planning Board ReorganizationProposed motion
Appoint a new member to the Planning Board to fill the vacancy left by John Hardeman. Supervisor Crane proposed that the Planning Board meet with resume candidate John Doyle (retired engineer with 40 years infrastructure experience, former Newburgh ZBA and Planning Board member) before the Board makes an appointment decision.
Action
Expected: discussion
Appoint a new member to the Planning Board to fill the vacancy left by John Hardeman. Supervisor Crane proposed that the Planning Board meet with resume candidate John Doyle (retired engineer with 40 years infrastructure experience, former Newburgh ZBA and Planning Board member) before the Board makes an appointment decision.
#10Economic Development Committee ReorganizationProposed motion
Accept the goals and recommendations of the Economic Development Committee Task Force as presented.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the goals and recommendations of the Economic Development Committee Task Force as presented.
#11Economic Development Committee ReappointmentsProposed motion
Reappoint Michelle Martin, Ed Pruitt, and Brad Mitchell to the Economic Development Committee for terms expiring December 31, 2010.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Michelle Martin, Ed Pruitt, and Brad Mitchell to the Economic Development Committee for terms expiring December 31, 2010.
#12Economic Development Committee New AppointmentProposed motion
Appoint Beth Jones to the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2010.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Beth Jones to the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2010.
#13Economic Development Committee StructureProposed motion
Establish the Economic Development Committee at eleven members with two-year terms (rather than the Task Force recommendation of nine members with five-year terms).
Action
Expected: vote
Establish the Economic Development Committee at eleven members with two-year terms (rather than the Task Force recommendation of nine members with five-year terms).
#14Walkway Over the HudsonInformational
Coordinate bus transportation for approximately 30 participants from the Town of Red Hook to attend the Walkway Over the Hudson event. Red Hook School Superintendent Paul Finch is arranging two school buses; Town will cover school bus driver costs.
Action
Expected: discussion
Coordinate bus transportation for approximately 30 participants from the Town of Red Hook to attend the Walkway Over the Hudson event. Red Hook School Superintendent Paul Finch is arranging two school buses; Town will cover school bus driver costs.
#15Community Preservation PlanInformational
Presentation by Community Preservation Fund Committee liaison Councilman Colgan on the Committee's 73-page priority analysis of particular lands.
Action
Expected: discussion
Presentation by Community Preservation Fund Committee liaison Councilman Colgan on the Committee's 73-page priority analysis of particular lands.
#16CorrespondenceInformational
Respond to message from Acting Director of the US Department of Commerce requesting information on targeted non-sheltered outdoor locations where people experiencing homelessness are known to live in the area. Response due September 23.
Action
Expected: info_only
Respond to message from Acting Director of the US Department of Commerce requesting information on targeted non-sheltered outdoor locations where people experiencing homelessness are known to live in the area. Response due September 23.
#17Public Comment Period
Open public comment period for resident questions and announcements.
Action
Expected: discussion
Open public comment period for resident questions and announcements.
#18Montgomery Place Status and Historic Hudson Valley CommunicationProposed motion
Authorize Councilman McKeon to communicate with Mr. Stillman of Historic Hudson Valley to request information about the organization's intentions regarding Montgomery Place and to invite him to a meeting on September 23 to discuss the situation.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize Councilman McKeon to communicate with Mr. Stillman of Historic Hudson Valley to request information about the organization's intentions regarding Montgomery Place and to invite him to a meeting on September 23 to discuss the situation.
#19Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn the meeting.
What happened (8 motions)
passedvote: unanimous
Accept the Supervisor's monthly report dated July 31, 2009.
moved by Ross · seconded by Colgan
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize Supervisor Crane to meet with Beth Doyle and Morris Associates to discuss the road extension project viability and schedule a public hearing for September 23rd.
moved by Ross · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: unanimous
Accept the goals and recommendations of the Economic Development Committee Task Force.
moved by Strawinski · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: unanimous
Reappoint Michelle Martin, Ed Pruitt, and Brad Mitchell to the Economic Development Committee for terms to expire December 31, 2010.
moved by Strawinski · seconded by McKeon
passedvote: 4-1
Appoint Beth Jones to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2010.
moved by Strawinski · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: unanimous
Establish the Economic Development Committee membership at eleven members with two-year terms.
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan
passedoperationalvote: 3-2
Authorize Councilman McKeon to communicate with Mr. Stillman to request information about Montgomery Place and invite him to a meeting on September 23rd.
moved by McKeon · seconded by Strawinski
passedvote: unanimous
Adjourn the meeting.
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan