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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Meetings/2014-10-22
Town Board · Monthly meeting

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23 agenda items · 0 motions · 0 substantive · 0 formal resolutions
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Agenda (23 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
Open meeting with Pledge of Allegiance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Open meeting with Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Announcements
Supervisor Crane announced recognition of Doug Strawinski as Rotary Citizen of the Year, November 11 Supervisor's and Mayors meeting in Millbrook, and November 1 Red Hook Village Chocolate Festival.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor Crane announced recognition of Doug Strawinski as Rotary Citizen of the Year, November 11 Supervisor's and Mayors meeting in Millbrook, and November 1 Red Hook Village Chocolate Festival.
#3Public Comment Period
Open public comment period.
Action
Expected: info_only
Open public comment period.
#4Budget DiscussionInformational
Board discussion of 2015 budget with slide presentation covering fund changes, State spending freeze directive, shared services planning, and revenue projections.
Action
Expected: discussion
Board discussion of 2015 budget with slide presentation covering fund changes, State spending freeze directive, shared services planning, and revenue projections.
#5Support Grant Application from Tangent Theater CompanyProposed motion
Support the grant application from Tangent Theater Company to the Dutchess County Arts Council for the Arts Mid-Hudson 2015 project, with the Town acting as conduit.
Action
Expected: vote
Support the grant application from Tangent Theater Company to the Dutchess County Arts Council for the Arts Mid-Hudson 2015 project, with the Town acting as conduit.
#6Set Public Hearing — Fire Protection District Fire Service AgreementsPublic hearing notice
Establish public hearing date for approval of fire protection district fire service agreements between the Town of Red Hook and the Village of Red Hook and Red Hook Fire Company, Inc. for 2015 and 2016, and between the Town of Red Hook and the Village of Tivoli for 2015 and 2016.
Action
Expected: vote
Establish public hearing date for approval of fire protection district fire service agreements between the Town of Red Hook and the Village of Red Hook and Red Hook Fire Company, Inc. for 2015 and 2016, and between the Town of Red Hook and the Village of Tivoli for 2015 and 2016.
attached: Resolution
#7Set Public Hearing — Local Law A (proposed) regarding stop signsPublic hearing notice
Establish public hearing date for adoption of Local Law A (proposed) of 2014 regarding stop signs.
Action
Expected: vote
Establish public hearing date for adoption of Local Law A (proposed) of 2014 regarding stop signs.
attached: Resolution
#8Approving execution of waiver of right of first refusalDraft resolution
Approve execution of waiver of right of first refusal.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve execution of waiver of right of first refusal.
attached: Resolution
#9ZBA Report
Report on Zoning Board of Appeals activities: two reviews of appeal at October 8 meeting; public hearing scheduled for November 12 for two appeals.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Zoning Board of Appeals activities: two reviews of appeal at October 8 meeting; public hearing scheduled for November 12 for two appeals.
#10Planning Report
Report on Planning Board activities: amended sight plan, public hearing and discussion of Hoffman development and Preserves at Lakes Kill; new business including Willms lot line alteration and Beauty Depot sight plan on Glen Pond Drive.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Planning Board activities: amended sight plan, public hearing and discussion of Hoffman development and Preserves at Lakes Kill; new business including Willms lot line alteration and Beauty Depot sight plan on Glen Pond Drive.
#11Building Department Report
Report on Building Department activities for period 9/15/14–10/22/14: 36 permits, 53 inspections, 34 certificates issued, 9 searches totaling $4,335.00, and 3 complaint follow-ups.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Building Department activities for period 9/15/14–10/22/14: 36 permits, 53 inspections, 34 certificates issued, 9 searches totaling $4,335.00, and 3 complaint follow-ups.
#12Purchasing Report
Report on Purchasing activities for period September 23–October 22, 2014: 30 purchase orders issued, largest to Colarusso Blacktop of Hudson; caulking of concrete seams in garage completed; insulation for court room being researched; purchase order issued for conference room chairs.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Purchasing activities for period September 23–October 22, 2014: 30 purchase orders issued, largest to Colarusso Blacktop of Hudson; caulking of concrete seams in garage completed; insulation for court room being researched; purchase order issued for conference room chairs.
#13Water Department Report
Report on Water Department September activities: gallons pumped, well levels, 2015 projects listed, piping around pump house completed; authorize transfer of $16,500 from unreserved balance for new pump cost overrun.
Action
Expected: vote
Report on Water Department September activities: gallons pumped, well levels, 2015 projects listed, piping around pump house completed; authorize transfer of $16,500 from unreserved balance for new pump cost overrun.
#14Intermunicipal Task Force Report
Report on Intermunicipal Task Force activities: recent meetings with residents regarding zoning issues.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Intermunicipal Task Force activities: recent meetings with residents regarding zoning issues.
#15Recreation Commission Report
Report on Recreation Commission activities: wrapping up programs; wetland mitigation at new park progressing; $5,000 grant received from Dutchess County for recreation programs; county inspection of summer program completed pending report; fall baseball wrapping up; prep work for next year's activities underway.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Recreation Commission activities: wrapping up programs; wetland mitigation at new park progressing; $5,000 grant received from Dutchess County for recreation programs; county inspection of summer program completed pending report; fall baseball wrapping up; prep work for next year's activities underway.
#16Senior Services Committee Report
Report on Senior Services Committee activities: exploring possibility of sponsoring local Senior Expo during fall 2015; soliciting vendors, speakers, and volunteers.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Senior Services Committee activities: exploring possibility of sponsoring local Senior Expo during fall 2015; soliciting vendors, speakers, and volunteers.
#17Zoning Review Committee Report
Report on Zoning Review Committee activities: agricultural fencing discussed in joint meeting with Agriculture & Open Space Committee; recommended changes listed; committee requested Town Board ask Town Attorney to prepare resolution amending zoning; spite fencing on next agenda.
Action
Expected: discussion
Report on Zoning Review Committee activities: agricultural fencing discussed in joint meeting with Agriculture & Open Space Committee; recommended changes listed; committee requested Town Board ask Town Attorney to prepare resolution amending zoning; spite fencing on next agenda.
#18TND Code Review for Hoffman PropertyInformational
Review of TND code for Hoffman property referred to Michelle Greig of Greenplan, Inc.; consultant expected to return end of week.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review of TND code for Hoffman property referred to Michelle Greig of Greenplan, Inc.; consultant expected to return end of week.
#19Highway Department Report
Report on Highway Department activities: dump truck listed on auction website, open to public for 7 to 10 days.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Highway Department activities: dump truck listed on auction website, open to public for 7 to 10 days.
#20Assessor Report
Report on Assessor activities: data collection efforts continuing; data collectors have identification; commercial business owners invited to submit updates.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Assessor activities: data collection efforts continuing; data collectors have identification; commercial business owners invited to submit updates.
#21Announcement — Chocolate Festival and Election Day
Announce Red Hook Village Chocolate Festival all day November 1 and Election Day November 4 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announce Red Hook Village Chocolate Festival all day November 1 and Election Day November 4 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
#22Executive Session
Enter executive session to discuss matters of personnel, hiring in particular.
Action
Expected: info_only
Enter executive session to discuss matters of personnel, hiring in particular.
#23Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.