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Agenda (37 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
Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Red Hook Library Presentation – Barry RamageInformational
Presentation on the Red Hook Public Library's history, building improvements, and programs; discussion of funding proposition seeking an additional $80,000 annually to appear on the November election ballot.
Action
Expected: discussion
Presentation on the Red Hook Public Library's history, building improvements, and programs; discussion of funding proposition seeking an additional $80,000 annually to appear on the November election ballot.
#3Public Hearing – Local Law (Proposed): Override Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2012Public hearing notice
Public hearing on proposed local law to permit the Town Board to override the tax levy limit and adopt a budget for fiscal year 2012 requiring a real property tax levy in excess of the tax levy limit as defined by Section 3-c of the General Municipal Law.
Action
Expected: vote
Public hearing on proposed local law to permit the Town Board to override the tax levy limit and adopt a budget for fiscal year 2012 requiring a real property tax levy in excess of the tax levy limit as defined by Section 3-c of the General Municipal Law.
#4Announcements – Barrytown Road Reopening, USDA Farm Preservation ApprovalInformational
Announcement that Barrytown Road (County Route 82) has reopened and that the USDA approved the application to support preservation of six farms in Red Hook; discussion of the partnership with Scenic Hudson and Dutchess Land Conservancy for purchase of development rights.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcement that Barrytown Road (County Route 82) has reopened and that the USDA approved the application to support preservation of six farms in Red Hook; discussion of the partnership with Scenic Hudson and Dutchess Land Conservancy for purchase of development rights.
#5Public Hearing – 2012 CDBG Application to Extend Water Line to the Recreation Park on Linden AvenuePublic hearing notice
Public hearing on the 2012 Community Development Block Grant application to extend water line to the Recreation Park on Linden Avenue.
Action
Expected: vote
Public hearing on the 2012 Community Development Block Grant application to extend water line to the Recreation Park on Linden Avenue.
#6Highway Department Report
Report from Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke on FEMA eligibility for reimbursement for storm damage costs, emergency repairs performed, and development of a hazard mitigation plan.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke on FEMA eligibility for reimbursement for storm damage costs, emergency repairs performed, and development of a hazard mitigation plan.
#7Public Hearing – Local Law Amending Chapter 131 'F' Adding Provisions for Seasonal ParkingPublic hearing notice
Public hearing on proposed local law to prohibit parking on all public roads within the Town of Red Hook from 11:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. from November 15th until April 1st or when vehicles may interfere with snow plowing or removal operations.
Action
Expected: vote
Public hearing on proposed local law to prohibit parking on all public roads within the Town of Red Hook from 11:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. from November 15th until April 1st or when vehicles may interfere with snow plowing or removal operations.
#8Announcements – Tentative Budget Deadline, Highway Department GroundbreakingInformational
Announcement that the Supervisor will have the tentative budget to the Town Clerk by September 30 and that an official groundbreaking for the Highway Department will be held on October 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announcement that the Supervisor will have the tentative budget to the Town Clerk by September 30 and that an official groundbreaking for the Highway Department will be held on October 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
#9Public Comment Period
Public comment period opened for resident remarks.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment period opened for resident remarks.
#10Continuation of Application to Include Rokeby Road in Agricultural Business District – Arvine and Wendy CoonProposed motiontabled-from-prior
Continuation of the Coons' application to rezone two parcels of land from residential 1.5 to Agricultural Business District; discussion of soil maps, County and State agricultural district designations, and rezoning procedures.
Action
Expected: vote
Continuation of the Coons' application to rezone two parcels of land from residential 1.5 to Agricultural Business District; discussion of soil maps, County and State agricultural district designations, and rezoning procedures.
#11Resolution to Submit Application to DC Planning – Community Development Block Grant 2012 for Water Line Extension to Recreation Park (West)Draft resolution
Authorize submission of application for the Fiscal Year 2012 Dutchess County Community Development Block Grant for water line extension to the Recreation Park.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize submission of application for the Fiscal Year 2012 Dutchess County Community Development Block Grant for water line extension to the Recreation Park.
attached: Resolution
#12Resolution 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 2012Draft resolution
Authorize the Town Clerk to advertise requests for sealed bids for ice control abrasives and hot mix asphalt, and a request for proposals for various materials and services for 2012.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the Town Clerk to advertise requests for sealed bids for ice control abrasives and hot mix asphalt, and a request for proposals for various materials and services for 2012.
attached: Resolution
#13Board of Assessment Review AppointmentsDraft resolution
Reappoint Lois Chenkus to the Board of Assessment Review for a five-year term; members to continue receiving a stipend of $10 per hour for service.
Action
Expected: vote
Reappoint Lois Chenkus to the Board of Assessment Review for a five-year term; members to continue receiving a stipend of $10 per hour for service.
attached: Resolution
#14Local Law Regarding Seasonal ParkingDraft resolution
Authorize adoption of Local Law No. F (Proposed) of 2011, to be known as Local Law No. 5 of 2011, regarding seasonal parking prohibitions on public roads from November 15 to April 1.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize adoption of Local Law No. F (Proposed) of 2011, to be known as Local Law No. 5 of 2011, regarding seasonal parking prohibitions on public roads from November 15 to April 1.
attached: Resolution
#15Appoint Marriage OfficerDraft resolution
Appoint Gillian Ferguson as a marriage officer for a term beginning October 1, 2011 through October 15, 2011 without salary to officiate at her brother's wedding.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Gillian Ferguson as a marriage officer for a term beginning October 1, 2011 through October 15, 2011 without salary to officiate at her brother's wedding.
attached: Resolution
#16St. Margaret's Committee AppointmentProposed motion
Appoint Patrick Hildenbrand to the St. Margaret's Committee for a two-year term to expire December 31, 2012.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Patrick Hildenbrand to the St. Margaret's Committee for a two-year term to expire December 31, 2012.
#17Justice Department Request to Purchase Metal Detector for Town Hall CourtroomInformational
Discussion of Justice Department request to purchase a walk-through metal detector for the Town Hall courtroom; Supervisor expressed concerns about space constraints and ADA compliance.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of Justice Department request to purchase a walk-through metal detector for the Town Hall courtroom; Supervisor expressed concerns about space constraints and ADA compliance.
#18Capital Project – Highway Garage Fund Indebted to the General FundDraft resolution
Authorize the Supervisor to process an adjustment relieving the Capital Project – Highway Garage Fund account of its liability to the General Fund in the amount of $66,883.49, with the understanding that the entry will reduce the General Fund's equity.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the Supervisor to process an adjustment relieving the Capital Project – Highway Garage Fund account of its liability to the General Fund in the amount of $66,883.49, with the understanding that the entry will reduce the General Fund's equity.
attached: Resolution
#19Department Reports – Water Department
Report from Water Department Chair Hank VanParys on storage tank condition, recommendation for a 10% water rate increase effective January 2012, and comparison with nearby water districts.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Water Department Chair Hank VanParys on storage tank condition, recommendation for a 10% water rate increase effective January 2012, and comparison with nearby water districts.
#20Department Reports – Planning Board
Monthly report from Planning Board for September 2011 covering site plan approvals, subdivision plat approvals, and ongoing discussions on minor subdivisions, certificates of appropriateness, special permits, and major subdivisions.
Action
Expected: info_only
Monthly report from Planning Board for September 2011 covering site plan approvals, subdivision plat approvals, and ongoing discussions on minor subdivisions, certificates of appropriateness, special permits, and major subdivisions.
#21Department Reports – Assessor's Office
Report on Assessor's activities including attendance at Cornell Educational Seminars, implementation of plan to inspect and document all 4,327 parcels by end of 2013, office hours revision, and review of over 350 properties to date.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Assessor's activities including attendance at Cornell Educational Seminars, implementation of plan to inspect and document all 4,327 parcels by end of 2013, office hours revision, and review of over 350 properties to date.
#22Department Reports – Budget Officer
Report from Budget Officer Rose Rider on work on the Supervisor's budget and meetings with departments; all departments have cut their budgets.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Budget Officer Rose Rider on work on the Supervisor's budget and meetings with departments; all departments have cut their budgets.
#23Department Reports – Building Department
Report from Code Enforcement Officer Steve Cole for the period 8/24/2011 to 9/26/2011 covering permits issued, fees collected, complaints, inspections, and certificates of occupancy; note that Steve Cole agreed to serve as Clerk of the Works for the highway garage project.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Code Enforcement Officer Steve Cole for the period 8/24/2011 to 9/26/2011 covering permits issued, fees collected, complaints, inspections, and certificates of occupancy; note that Steve Cole agreed to serve as Clerk of the Works for the highway garage project.
#24Department Reports – Police
Summary of police reports for July and August covering total incidents, arrests, and tickets issued; also review of Dutchess County Sheriff's Office report for August.
Action
Expected: info_only
Summary of police reports for July and August covering total incidents, arrests, and tickets issued; also review of Dutchess County Sheriff's Office report for August.
#25Department Reports – Water District
Discussion regarding Water Department communication to residents about the proposed rate increase; Water Department to include a memo with the water bill.
Action
Expected: info_only
Discussion regarding Water Department communication to residents about the proposed rate increase; Water Department to include a memo with the water bill.
#26Committee Reports – Agriculture & Open Space Committee
Report from Co-Chair Pete Hubbell on informal discussion of the Coons' rezoning project and plan to include an information page with building applications to benefit farmers.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Co-Chair Pete Hubbell on informal discussion of the Coons' rezoning project and plan to include an information page with building applications to benefit farmers.
#27Committee Reports – Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
Report from CAC on installation of five bicycle racks around town, electronic recycling at Hardscrabble Day, solar array siting guidelines, energy presentations, and research on kiosk options for area between recycling center and new highway garage.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from CAC on installation of five bicycle racks around town, electronic recycling at Hardscrabble Day, solar array siting guidelines, energy presentations, and research on kiosk options for area between recycling center and new highway garage.
#28Committee Reports – Intermunicipal Task Force
Report from Councilman O'Neill on ongoing Friday morning meetings of the task force working on conservation easement program and proposed zoning changes.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Councilman O'Neill on ongoing Friday morning meetings of the task force working on conservation easement program and proposed zoning changes.
#29Committee Reports – Recreation Commission
Report from Councilman Colgan on emergency repairs needed due to storm damage, trees down, damaged baseball fields, and plans for recreation park extension.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Councilman Colgan on emergency repairs needed due to storm damage, trees down, damaged baseball fields, and plans for recreation park extension.
#30Committee Reports – St. Margaret's Committee
Report from Member Rosemarie Zengen on Eagle Scout Andrew Pope's removal of old shed, Ice Cream Social at Hardscrabble Day, Tree Committee donation of proceeds, and proclamations presented to Marcy Appell and the Trezza family.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Member Rosemarie Zengen on Eagle Scout Andrew Pope's removal of old shed, Ice Cream Social at Hardscrabble Day, Tree Committee donation of proceeds, and proclamations presented to Marcy Appell and the Trezza family.
#31Committee Reports – Senior Services Committee
Report on discussion of volunteer transportation service for senior citizens and scheduled energy presentation on October 6 from noon to 2 p.m. in Town Hall.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on discussion of volunteer transportation service for senior citizens and scheduled energy presentation on October 6 from noon to 2 p.m. in Town Hall.
#32Committee Reports – Zoning Review Committee
Report from Supervisor Crane noting that Susan Simon indicated the committee is ready, willing and able to receive submissions.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Supervisor Crane noting that Susan Simon indicated the committee is ready, willing and able to receive submissions.
#33Committee Reports – Greenway & Trails Committee
Report from Councilwoman Strawinski on committee activities including consideration of holding a 'Roosevelt Ramble' on October 16 at the Roosevelt Home in Hyde Park, cleanup of Tivoli Bays Trail, and consideration of a sidewalk trail hike.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Councilwoman Strawinski on committee activities including consideration of holding a 'Roosevelt Ramble' on October 16 at the Roosevelt Home in Hyde Park, cleanup of Tivoli Bays Trail, and consideration of a sidewalk trail hike.
#34Budget – Special Budget MeetingsInformational
Scheduling of special budget meetings for October 4, October 13, and October 17 (conference room) at 7:30 p.m.; regular meetings on October 11 and 26; possible continuation into November; regular November 8 meeting moved to November 2 due to Election Day.
Action
Expected: discussion
Scheduling of special budget meetings for October 4, October 13, and October 17 (conference room) at 7:30 p.m.; regular meetings on October 11 and 26; possible continuation into November; regular November 8 meeting moved to November 2 due to Election Day.
#35Public Comment Period
Public comment period opened for resident remarks; Rosemarie Zengen asked if the Board provides assistance to families of recent deaths in the Town.
Action
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Public comment period opened for resident remarks; Rosemarie Zengen asked if the Board provides assistance to families of recent deaths in the Town.
#36Executive Session
Move into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and contracts.
Action
Expected: info_only
Move into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and contracts.
#37Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
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Adjourn the meeting.