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Agenda (30 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 statement dated August 31, 2014 (Opening Balance $3,801,532.56; Receipts $650,436.07; Disbursed $782,085.32; Balance $3,669,883.31) with no budget adjustments.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the Supervisor's monthly financial statement dated August 31, 2014 (Opening Balance $3,801,532.56; Receipts $650,436.07; Disbursed $782,085.32; Balance $3,669,883.31) with no budget adjustments.
#3Announcements
Announcements regarding Household Hazardous Waste Day (October 4), Tivoli Street Painting day (October 4), Red Hook Rotary used book sale (October 25), Lifeline discount telephone service program, and Northern Dutchess CROP Hunger Walk (October 26).
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcements regarding Household Hazardous Waste Day (October 4), Tivoli Street Painting day (October 4), Red Hook Rotary used book sale (October 25), Lifeline discount telephone service program, and Northern Dutchess CROP Hunger Walk (October 26).
#4Public Comment Period
Open public comment period.
Action
Expected: info_only
Open public comment period.
#5Historic Red Hook PresentationInformational
Presentation by Claudine Klose on Historic Red Hook, a merger of the Egbert Benson Historical Society and The Friends of Elmendorph, including discussion of board priorities, new website, historic marker for the octagon building (Red Hook Library), and annual meeting on October 1.
Action
Expected: discussion
Presentation by Claudine Klose on Historic Red Hook, a merger of the Egbert Benson Historical Society and The Friends of Elmendorph, including discussion of board priorities, new website, historic marker for the octagon building (Red Hook Library), and annual meeting on October 1.
#6Climate Resiliency PlanningInformational
Presentation by Disaster Preparedness Chairman Vincent Coluccio on the Disaster Preparedness Committee's work with extreme weather issues, including overview of Red Hook Fire Department and Highway Department concerns, volunteer opportunities, and coordination with DEC and other agencies.
Action
Expected: discussion
Presentation by Disaster Preparedness Chairman Vincent Coluccio on the Disaster Preparedness Committee's work with extreme weather issues, including overview of Red Hook Fire Department and Highway Department concerns, volunteer opportunities, and coordination with DEC and other agencies.
#7Public Hearing — CDBG Application 2015 – ADA Improvements to Town Hall ComplexPublic hearing notice
Hold public hearing on application for 2015 Community Development Block Grant for handicapped access features for Town facilities, with discussion of ADA parking requirements.
Action
Expected: info_only
Hold public hearing on application for 2015 Community Development Block Grant for handicapped access features for Town facilities, with discussion of ADA parking requirements.
#8Resolution 2014 #21 — Authorizing Submission of Application for the 2015 Community Development Block Grant for Handicapped Access Features for Town Facilities Project in the Town of Red HookDraft resolution
Approve submission of application for 2015 Community Development Block Grant for ADA improvements to Town Hall complex.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve submission of application for 2015 Community Development Block Grant for ADA improvements to Town Hall complex.
#9Appointments — Planning BoardProposed motion
Appoint Kallie Weinkle Robertson to fill the position on the Planning Board for a term to expire 12/31/2015.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Kallie Weinkle Robertson to fill the position on the Planning Board for a term to expire 12/31/2015.
#10Appointments — Community Advisory CommitteeProposed motion
Appoint Jen Cavanaugh to the Community Advisory Committee for a term to expire 12/31/2015.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Jen Cavanaugh to the Community Advisory Committee for a term to expire 12/31/2015.
#11Resolution 2014 #22 — Authorizing the Town Clerk to Advertise a Request for Sealed Bids for the Purchase of Ice Control Abrasives, a Request for Sealed Bids for Hot Mix Asphalt, and a Request for Proposals for Various Materials and Services for 2015Draft resolution
Authorize the Town Clerk to advertise requests for sealed bids for ice control abrasives and hot mix asphalt, and request for proposals for various materials and services for 2015.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the Town Clerk to advertise requests for sealed bids for ice control abrasives and hot mix asphalt, and request for proposals for various materials and services for 2015.
#12Resolution 2014 #23 — Approving the Purchase of a One Ton Dump Truck with Plow for Highway DepartmentDraft resolution
Approve the purchase of a one ton dump truck with plow for the Highway Department to replace a 14-year-old truck before winter.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve the purchase of a one ton dump truck with plow for the Highway Department to replace a 14-year-old truck before winter.
#13Cornell Connectivity ProjectInformational
Discussion of Town's participation in pilot project with Cornell University and DEC Hudson River Estuary program to test habitat connectivity model, with project team including Supervisor Crane and Councilwoman Cagle; conservation plan and map to be finalized mid-December.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of Town's participation in pilot project with Cornell University and DEC Hudson River Estuary program to test habitat connectivity model, with project team including Supervisor Crane and Councilwoman Cagle; conservation plan and map to be finalized mid-December.
#14Board Reports — ZBA
Report on Zoning Board of Appeals activities: three public hearings held with all variances granted.
Action
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Report on Zoning Board of Appeals activities: three public hearings held with all variances granted.
#15Department Reports — Animal Control
Report on Animal Control activities: 3 dogs at large, 6 wildlife calls referred to wildlife rehab, 1 dog bite case referred to Town Attorney, 2 cats referred to SPCA and Living Eden; reminder that dogs must be licensed.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Animal Control activities: 3 dogs at large, 6 wildlife calls referred to wildlife rehab, 1 dog bite case referred to Town Attorney, 2 cats referred to SPCA and Living Eden; reminder that dogs must be licensed.
#16Department Reports — Assessor's Office
Report on Assessor's Office activities: sales analysis, recording changes, consultation with commercial data review consultants, meetings with State and County representatives for 2015 modeling process, and data collection estimates for reappraisal revaluation.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Assessor's Office activities: sales analysis, recording changes, consultation with commercial data review consultants, meetings with State and County representatives for 2015 modeling process, and data collection estimates for reappraisal revaluation.
#17Department Reports — Building Inspector
Report on Building Inspector activities for August 25 – September 23, 2014: 30 permits, 34 inspections, 14 certificates issued, 3 complaints, $2,159.00 in fees collected.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Building Inspector activities for August 25 – September 23, 2014: 30 permits, 34 inspections, 14 certificates issued, 3 complaints, $2,159.00 in fees collected.
#18Department Reports — Water Department
Report by Water Department Chair Henry VanParys on Water Department activities: pump problem addressed with new pump and pipes installed; additional smaller pump to be installed to maintain volume; old steel tank removed.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report by Water Department Chair Henry VanParys on Water Department activities: pump problem addressed with new pump and pipes installed; additional smaller pump to be installed to maintain volume; old steel tank removed.
#19Department Reports — Business Manager
Report on Business Manager activities: new Business Manager Ann Conway performing well.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Business Manager activities: new Business Manager Ann Conway performing well.
#20Department Reports — Budget Officer
Report on Budget Officer activities: tentative budget to be filed with Town Clerk by September 30; budget meetings scheduled for October 6 & 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Budget Officer activities: tentative budget to be filed with Town Clerk by September 30; budget meetings scheduled for October 6 & 7 at 7:00 p.m.
#21Department Reports — Shared Services
Reminder of shared services meeting on 9/29/14 at 7:30 p.m. in Red Hook Village Hall to address shared services with highway department activities.
Action
Expected: info_only
Reminder of shared services meeting on 9/29/14 at 7:30 p.m. in Red Hook Village Hall to address shared services with highway department activities.
#22Department Reports — Highway Department
Report by Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke on Highway Department activities: paving at Annandale triangle scheduled for September 29 – October 3.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report by Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke on Highway Department activities: paving at Annandale triangle scheduled for September 29 – October 3.
#23Department Reports — Purchasing
Report on Purchasing activities for June 23 – September 23: 102 purchase orders issued, largest to Callanan Industries for paving Norton Road; dehumidifier installed; purchase order issued to Ashley Mechanical for boiler maintenance in garage.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Purchasing activities for June 23 – September 23: 102 purchase orders issued, largest to Callanan Industries for paving Norton Road; dehumidifier installed; purchase order issued to Ashley Mechanical for boiler maintenance in garage.
#24Committee Reports — CAC
Report on Community Advisory Committee activities: completed Bike/Pedestrian counts at Village traffic light; tabled energy audit promotion with RUPCO/NYSERDA at Hardscrabble; participated in conference call with CUNY for USDOE Sunshot initiative on solar power permitting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Community Advisory Committee activities: completed Bike/Pedestrian counts at Village traffic light; tabled energy audit promotion with RUPCO/NYSERDA at Hardscrabble; participated in conference call with CUNY for USDOE Sunshot initiative on solar power permitting.
#25Committee Reports — Trails Committee — AppointmentProposed motion
Appoint Anna Sanjuan to the Greenway and Trails Committee for a term to expire 12/31/2015, as recommended by Chair Howie Callies.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Anna Sanjuan to the Greenway and Trails Committee for a term to expire 12/31/2015, as recommended by Chair Howie Callies.
#26Committee Reports — Recreation Commission
Report on Recreation Commission activities: wrapping up season with successful summer recreation program; County increased financial assistance; wetland mitigation in progress; vandalism at roller rink.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Recreation Commission activities: wrapping up season with successful summer recreation program; County increased financial assistance; wetland mitigation in progress; vandalism at roller rink.
#27Correspondence
Board to review correspondence in packets for discussion on future agenda.
Action
Expected: discussion
Board to review correspondence in packets for discussion on future agenda.
#28Public Comment Period
Open public comment period.
Action
Expected: info_only
Open public comment period.
#29Attorney Client/Executive Session
Enter into Attorney Client/Executive Session at 9:08 p.m. for the purpose of discussing contracts; session adjourned at 11:12 p.m.
Action
Expected: info_only
Enter into Attorney Client/Executive Session at 9:08 p.m. for the purpose of discussing contracts; session adjourned at 11:12 p.m.
#30Adjournment
Adjourn the Town Board meeting.
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Adjourn the Town Board meeting.