Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Report by Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke on FEMA eligibility for reimbursement of storm-related costs, emergency repairs, and development of a hazard mitigation plan.

Public comment period opened for resident remarks.

Report by Water Department Chair Hank VanParys on storage tank condition and recommendation for a 10% water rate increase effective January 2012, with minimum quarterly fee increasing from $30.00 to $33.00 and water rate from $3.59 to $4.00 per thousand gallons.

Report by Councilman Ross on Planning Board activities for September 2011, including site plan approvals for Bard College projects, subdivision plat approval for lot line alteration on Elm Street, and ongoing discussions on minor subdivisions and special permits.

Report on Assessor's Office activities including attendance at Cornell Educational Seminars, implementation of plan to inspect and document all 4,327 parcels by end of 2013, revised office hours, and review of over 350 properties to date.

Report by Budget Officer Rose Rider on work on the Supervisor's budget and meetings with departments; all departments have cut their budgets.

Report by Code Enforcement Officer Steve Cole for the period 8/24/2011 to 9/26/2011: 18 permits issued, $650.00 in fees collected, 5 complaints, 37 inspections, and 17 certificates of occupancy issued. Cole agreed to serve as Clerk of the Works for the highway garage project.

Report on police activities for July and August: July had 45 total incidents, 4 arrests, and 43 tickets issued; August had 64 incidents, 5 arrests, and 30 tickets issued. Also reviewed Dutchess County Sheriff's Office report for August with 79 total incidents.

Discussion regarding water rate increase notification; Water Department to include a memo with water bills informing residents of the rate increase.

Report by Co-Chair Pete Hubbell on informal discussion of the Coon's rezoning project and plan to include an information page with building applications to benefit farmers.

Report by Member Jane Ferguson on CAC activities including installation of five bicycle racks, electronic recycling at Hardscrabble Day, solar array siting guidelines, energy presentations, and research on kiosk options.

Report by Councilman O'Neill on task force meetings held Friday mornings, focusing on conservation easement program and proposed zoning changes.

Report by Councilman Colgan on emergency repairs needed due to storm damage, including downed trees and damaged baseball fields, and discussion of plans for recreation park extension.

Report by Member Rosemarie Zengen on removal of old shed by Eagle Scout Andrew Pope, successful Ice Cream Social at Hardscrabble Day, and recognition of Marcy Appell and Trezza family by Senator Saland, County Legislator Traudt, and Village Mayor Blundell.

Report on Senior Services Committee discussion of volunteer transportation service for senior citizens and scheduled energy presentation on October 6 from noon to 2 p.m. in Town Hall.

Report that the Zoning Review Committee, noted by Susan Simon, is ready, willing and able to receive submissions.

Report by Councilwoman Strawinski on committee activities including consideration of a 'Roosevelt Ramble' on October 16 at the Roosevelt Home in Hyde Park, cleanup of Tivoli Bays Trail, and planning of a sidewalk trail hike.

Schedule special budget meetings for October 4 at 7:30 p.m., October 13 at 7:30 p.m., and October 17 at 7:30 p.m. (conference room); regular meetings on October 11 and 26; move into November if necessary; move regular November 8 meeting to November 2 due to Election Day.

Public comment period opened for resident remarks.

Move into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and contracts.

Adjourn the meeting.