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22 agenda items · 10 motions · 7 substantive · 1 formal resolutions
Agenda (22 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).
#1Supervisor's Report
Accept the Supervisor's report for the period ending September 30, 2008, showing opening balance of $2,674,160.05, receipts of $663,767.55, disbursements of $1,000,966.45, and closing balance of $2,336,961.15.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the Supervisor's report for the period ending September 30, 2008, showing opening balance of $2,674,160.05, receipts of $663,767.55, disbursements of $1,000,966.45, and closing balance of $2,336,961.15.
#2Town Clerk's Report
Accept the Town Clerk's report for September 1–30, 2008, documenting local shares remitted, county and state revenues totaling $8,424.50.
Action
Expected: info_only
Accept the Town Clerk's report for September 1–30, 2008, documenting local shares remitted, county and state revenues totaling $8,424.50.
#3Public Comments
Open the meeting for a fifteen-minute public comment period.
Action
Expected: discussion
Open the meeting for a fifteen-minute public comment period.
#4Water Department Report
Receive the Water Department's September monthly report covering pump house reroofing, pump-control system upgrades, culvert replacement on Ghost Road, tree work, and enhanced Clean Water Act testing requirements.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive the Water Department's September monthly report covering pump house reroofing, pump-control system upgrades, culvert replacement on Ghost Road, tree work, and enhanced Clean Water Act testing requirements.
#5Water District Reserve TransfersProposed motion
Transfer $20,000 from SW.01.0909 unreserved fund to SW.01.0882 reconstruction reserve fund and an additional $20,000 from SW.01.0909 unreserved to SW.01.0883 transmission reserve fund.
Action
Expected: vote
Transfer $20,000 from SW.01.0909 unreserved fund to SW.01.0882 reconstruction reserve fund and an additional $20,000 from SW.01.0909 unreserved to SW.01.0883 transmission reserve fund.
#6Recreation Report
Receive the Recreation Department report covering ongoing Flag Football and Girls Softball activities, facility maintenance, grant-seeking efforts for new recreation park development, and graffiti enforcement actions.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive the Recreation Department report covering ongoing Flag Football and Girls Softball activities, facility maintenance, grant-seeking efforts for new recreation park development, and graffiti enforcement actions.
#7Purchasing Report
Receive the Purchasing Agent's report for September 3–October 7, 2008, documenting 32 purchase orders totaling $35,214.20, including dump truck repairs, solar panel installation completion, and pending projects for Town Hall painting and architect selection.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive the Purchasing Agent's report for September 3–October 7, 2008, documenting 32 purchase orders totaling $35,214.20, including dump truck repairs, solar panel installation completion, and pending projects for Town Hall painting and architect selection.
#8Conservation Advisory Council Report
Receive the CAC report announcing an Energy Star Builders Forum on November 12th, solar panel installation completion, Clean Sweep pesticide disposal program, and Hudsonia biodiversity mapping collaboration efforts.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive the CAC report announcing an Energy Star Builders Forum on November 12th, solar panel installation completion, Clean Sweep pesticide disposal program, and Hudsonia biodiversity mapping collaboration efforts.
#9Intermunicipal Task Force Report
Receive the IMTF report; Chair Bill O'Neill will present at the October 22nd meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive the IMTF report; Chair Bill O'Neill will present at the October 22nd meeting.
#10Agriculture & Open Space Committee Report
Receive the Ag & Open Space Committee report covering business climate impacts from rising fuel prices, Winter Farm Market launch, and Purchase of Development Rights Program applications from West Kerley Corners Road landowners.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive the Ag & Open Space Committee report covering business climate impacts from rising fuel prices, Winter Farm Market launch, and Purchase of Development Rights Program applications from West Kerley Corners Road landowners.
#11Highway Garage DiscussionInformational
Discuss projections and cost estimates for Highway Garage replacement project, including schematic plans, building design options (metal vs. wood construction), bonding alternatives, and next steps in the SEQRA process.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss projections and cost estimates for Highway Garage replacement project, including schematic plans, building design options (metal vs. wood construction), bonding alternatives, and next steps in the SEQRA process.
#12Amendment to Bond Resolution for Highway GarageProposed motion
Authorize the Town Attorney to prepare a resolution amending the existing bond resolution to increase the total authorized amount to $2,750,000 for the Highway Garage construction project.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the Town Attorney to prepare a resolution amending the existing bond resolution to increase the total authorized amount to $2,750,000 for the Highway Garage construction project.
#13Road Naming – Taylor Subdivision (Estates Drive)Draft resolution
Approve the private drive name 'Estates Drive' for the formerly Red Hook Estates property proposed lot subdivision 3 for 911 purposes.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve the private drive name 'Estates Drive' for the formerly Red Hook Estates property proposed lot subdivision 3 for 911 purposes.
attached: Resolution
#14Discussion of Alternate Members – Planning Board/Zoning Board of AppealsInformational
Discuss the Town's intent regarding alternate members for the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals under Local Law #5 (adopted 4/8/2008), specifically clarifying when alternates may participate and vote.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss the Town's intent regarding alternate members for the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals under Local Law #5 (adopted 4/8/2008), specifically clarifying when alternates may participate and vote.
#15Alternate Members Participation and Voting PolicyProposed motion
Direct the Zoning Board and Planning Board alternates to sit and participate in meetings but not vote unless needed to achieve a quorum.
Action
Expected: vote
Direct the Zoning Board and Planning Board alternates to sit and participate in meetings but not vote unless needed to achieve a quorum.
#16Board Authorization for Highway Superintendent to Go Out to Bid for Construction Materials for 2009Proposed motion
Authorize Highway Superintendent Wayne Hildenbrand to go out to bid for construction materials for 2009, with bids to be opened at a Town Board meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize Highway Superintendent Wayne Hildenbrand to go out to bid for construction materials for 2009, with bids to be opened at a Town Board meeting.
#17Declaration of Surplus EquipmentProposed motion
Declare equipment items 1–7 (including old dog warden truck and old building department truck) as surplus equipment.
Action
Expected: vote
Declare equipment items 1–7 (including old dog warden truck and old building department truck) as surplus equipment.
#18Authorization for Highway Superintendent to Advertise and Accept Bids for Surplus EquipmentProposed motion
Authorize Highway Superintendent Wayne Hildenbrand to advertise and accept bids for the declared surplus equipment (items 1–7).
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize Highway Superintendent Wayne Hildenbrand to advertise and accept bids for the declared surplus equipment (items 1–7).
#19Time Warner Franchise Contract DiscussionInformational
Discuss the languishing Time Warner franchise agreement and the proposal from the Buske Group to negotiate on behalf of the Town and other municipalities; consider whether to pursue Public Service Commission assistance or hire professional negotiators.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss the languishing Time Warner franchise agreement and the proposal from the Buske Group to negotiate on behalf of the Town and other municipalities; consider whether to pursue Public Service Commission assistance or hire professional negotiators.
#20Correspondence and Announcements
Receive and discuss correspondence including Dutchess County Consortium for electricity delivery, free training program for Planning and Zoning Boards on November 7th, flooding complaint on Trow Blvd., electrician licensing letter, adjacent property sale notification, Assessor certification, holiday party invitation, energy seminars, school crosswalk request, Senior Citizen Property Rehab Program notification, and various community events.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive and discuss correspondence including Dutchess County Consortium for electricity delivery, free training program for Planning and Zoning Boards on November 7th, flooding complaint on Trow Blvd., electrician licensing letter, adjacent property sale notification, Assessor certification, holiday party invitation, energy seminars, school crosswalk request, Senior Citizen Property Rehab Program notification, and various community events.
#21Appointment of Councilman Colgan as Community Preservation Fund Committee LiaisonProposed motion
Appoint Councilman Colgan as the liaison to the Community Preservation Fund Committee for the remainder of the year.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Councilman Colgan as the liaison to the Community Preservation Fund Committee for the remainder of the year.
#22Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn the meeting.
What happened (10 motions)
passedvote: unanimous
Accept the Supervisor's report for the period ending September 30, 2008.
moved by Ross · seconded by Colgan
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Transfer $20,000 from unreserved fund to reconstruction reserve fund and $20,000 to transmission reserve fund for the Town Water District.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
passedoperationalvote: 4-1
Propose to request the Town Attorney to prepare a resolution amending the bond proposal to $2,750,000 for the Highway Garage project.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
Approve private drive name 'Estates Drive' for 911 purposes in the Taylor Subdivision.
moved by Crane · seconded by Strawinski
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Clarify that Planning Board and Zoning Board alternates may sit and participate but may not vote unless needed to achieve a quorum.
moved by Ross · seconded by Latimer
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Declare surplus equipment items 1-7 as surplus equipment.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize Highway Superintendent Wayne Hildenbrand to advertise and accept bids for surplus equipment.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize Highway Superintendent Wayne Hildenbrand to go out to bid for construction materials for 2009.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
passedvote: unanimous
Appoint Councilman Colgan as the Community Preservation Fund Committee liaison for the remainder of the year.
moved by Crane · seconded by Latimer
passedvote: unanimous
Adjourn the meeting.
moved by Crane · seconded by Strawinski