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Monday, September 8, 2014

Meetings/2014-09-08
Town Board · Monthly meeting

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15 agenda items · 0 motions · 0 substantive · 0 formal resolutions
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Agenda (15 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 revised/amended Supervisor's report dated July 31, 2014, with budget adjustments to General B fund, Highway DB fund, Water Works O & M fund, and SF Fire, Other Funds & Capital Projects.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the revised/amended Supervisor's report dated July 31, 2014, with budget adjustments to General B fund, Highway DB fund, Water Works O & M fund, and SF Fire, Other Funds & Capital Projects.
#3Town Clerk's Report
Accept the Town Clerk's report for August 1–31, 2014, including local shares remitted, state revenue, and voucher abstracts for June and July 2014.
Action
Expected: info_only
Accept the Town Clerk's report for August 1–31, 2014, including local shares remitted, state revenue, and voucher abstracts for June and July 2014.
#4Announcements
Announce upcoming community events: electronic and household hazardous waste collection on October 4 at Rhinebeck Highway Garage, Tivoli Street Painting Festival on October 5, and proclamation for resident Estelle Butler's 100th birthday on September 11.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announce upcoming community events: electronic and household hazardous waste collection on October 4 at Rhinebeck Highway Garage, Tivoli Street Painting Festival on October 5, and proclamation for resident Estelle Butler's 100th birthday on September 11.
#5Public Comment Period
Open public comment period.
Action
Expected: info_only
Open public comment period.
#6Court Grant Resolution – Town Justice Jonah TriebwasserDraft resolution
Authorize the Town Justices to pursue grant applications from the Justice Court Assistance Program requesting funds not to exceed $30,000 for insulation replacement, shredder purchase, and security improvements in the Town court room.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the Town Justices to pursue grant applications from the Justice Court Assistance Program requesting funds not to exceed $30,000 for insulation replacement, shredder purchase, and security improvements in the Town court room.
#7The Hook Trail Presentation – Robert George & Bryan RobertsInformational
Presentation on the Hook Trail concept, which would encompass population centers, villages, Bard College, historic sites, neighborhoods, and schools, with discussion of off-road trails and trail initiatives in northern Dutchess County.
Action
Expected: discussion
Presentation on the Hook Trail concept, which would encompass population centers, villages, Bard College, historic sites, neighborhoods, and schools, with discussion of off-road trails and trail initiatives in northern Dutchess County.
#8Highway Specifications Amendments DiscussionDraft resolution
Approve amendments to highway specifications and classify the action as a Type 1 action under CEQR.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve amendments to highway specifications and classify the action as a Type 1 action under CEQR.
#9Highway Specifications Amendment Referral to Dutchess CountyDraft resolution
Refer the proposed amendment to Town of Red Hook Highway Specifications to the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development.
Action
Expected: vote
Refer the proposed amendment to Town of Red Hook Highway Specifications to the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development.
#10Budget Calendar DiscussionInformational
Discuss and schedule budget workshop dates for October; Board decided to meet on October 6 and October 7 at 7:00 p.m., with additional dates to be set at the next Town Board meeting. Supervisor Crane also announced notice from NY State Retirement System of estimated contribution of $152,615 due December 2016.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss and schedule budget workshop dates for October; Board decided to meet on October 6 and October 7 at 7:00 p.m., with additional dates to be set at the next Town Board meeting. Supervisor Crane also announced notice from NY State Retirement System of estimated contribution of $152,615 due December 2016.
#11Dutchess County CDBG Application 2015 Discussion and Resolution to Set Public HearingDraft resolution
Set a public hearing for September 24, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. regarding the 2015 Community Development Block Grant application for accessibility improvements to the Town Hall campus parking lot.
Action
Expected: vote
Set a public hearing for September 24, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. regarding the 2015 Community Development Block Grant application for accessibility improvements to the Town Hall campus parking lot.
#12Attorney Client/Executive Session
Enter into Attorney Client/Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. regarding contracts and possible hiring or firing of a particular person or persons.
Action
Expected: info_only
Enter into Attorney Client/Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. regarding contracts and possible hiring or firing of a particular person or persons.
#13Public Comment Period (Before Executive Session)
Open public comment period before entering executive session.
Action
Expected: info_only
Open public comment period before entering executive session.
#14Adjournment of Executive Session
Adjourn the Attorney Client/Executive Session at 9:50 p.m.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the Attorney Client/Executive Session at 9:50 p.m.
#15Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m.