Red Hook WatchIndependent Community Resource

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Meetings/2011-10-26
Town Board · Monthly meeting

monthly

36 agenda items · 0 motions · 0 substantive · 0 formal resolutions
Minutes for this meeting have not yet been posted. Only the agenda is available; check back in 2–6 weeks.

Agenda (36 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 pledge of allegiance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Opening pledge of allegiance.
#2Bond Closure Announcement and Post-Insurance Compliance Procedure and Policy for Tax-Exempt Governmental BondsProposed motion
Approve the Compliance Procedure and Policy for Tax-Exempt Governmental Bonds related to highway garage bond closure.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve the Compliance Procedure and Policy for Tax-Exempt Governmental Bonds related to highway garage bond closure.
#3Public Comment Period
Accept public comments from residents.
Action
Expected: info_only
Accept public comments from residents.
#4Cecil W. Moore, Jr. Recognition
Recognize Dog Control Officer Cecil Moore's 22-year tenure and pending retirement on October 31, 2011.
Action
Expected: info_only
Recognize Dog Control Officer Cecil Moore's 22-year tenure and pending retirement on October 31, 2011.
#5Report to Board Audits of Tax Collector, Town Clerk & Justice DepartmentInformational
Receive audit report from Town Accountant Rae D'Achille on the Tax Collector, Town Clerk, and Justice Department.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive audit report from Town Accountant Rae D'Achille on the Tax Collector, Town Clerk, and Justice Department.
#6Preliminary Budget ReportInformational
Review the 2012 preliminary budget with discussion of key issues including highway garage, library referendum, FEMA storm repairs, and proposed 2% salary increase.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review the 2012 preliminary budget with discussion of key issues including highway garage, library referendum, FEMA storm repairs, and proposed 2% salary increase.
#7Resolution – Setting a Public Hearing for the 2012 Preliminary BudgetDraft resolution
Approve the preliminary budget and set a public hearing for November 9, 2011 at 7:45 p.m.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve the preliminary budget and set a public hearing for November 9, 2011 at 7:45 p.m.
attached: Resolution
#8Wendy & Bucky Coon Application to ABD Zone on Route 9 and Rokeby RoadDraft resolution
Declare intent to serve as lead agency in coordinated review of Coon rezoning application, site plan, and lot line alteration; refer proposed local law to Planning Board and County Department of Planning and Development.
Action
Expected: vote
Declare intent to serve as lead agency in coordinated review of Coon rezoning application, site plan, and lot line alteration; refer proposed local law to Planning Board and County Department of Planning and Development.
attached: Revised Full Environmental Assessment Form, Draft Local Law, Draft Resolution
#9Devereux Notice to Locate Group HomePublic hearing notice
Set a public hearing for November 9, 2011 at 8:30 p.m. to consider Devereux's proposed group home for five children on Route 9.
Action
Expected: vote
Set a public hearing for November 9, 2011 at 8:30 p.m. to consider Devereux's proposed group home for five children on Route 9.
attached: Letter from Devereux
#10Resolution 2011 #92 – Adoption of the State of New York Deferred Compensation PlanDraft resolution
Approve adoption of the State of New York Deferred Compensation Plan.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve adoption of the State of New York Deferred Compensation Plan.
attached: Resolution
#11Resolution 2011 #93 – Authorize a Budget Adjustment of $30,000 for 2011 to Establish a Capital Project(s) for RepairsDraft resolution
Authorize a budget adjustment of $30,000 for 2011 to establish a capital project for repairs.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize a budget adjustment of $30,000 for 2011 to establish a capital project for repairs.
attached: Resolution
#12Resolution 2011 #94 – Approving Benefits Policy for Elected OfficialsDraft resolution
Approve a benefits policy effective January 1, 2012 that eliminates health care coverage (including buyout option) for part-time elected officials including Supervisor, Town Board members, and Town Justices.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve a benefits policy effective January 1, 2012 that eliminates health care coverage (including buyout option) for part-time elected officials including Supervisor, Town Board members, and Town Justices.
attached: Resolution
#13Resolution 2011 #95 – Approving Appropriation for BicentennialDraft resolution
Approve an appropriation not to exceed $1,000 for bicentennial purposes.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve an appropriation not to exceed $1,000 for bicentennial purposes.
attached: Resolution
#14Resolution 2011 #96 – Authorizing the Purchase of Hot Mix Asphalt for Highway Department PurposesDraft resolution
Authorize the purchase of hot mix asphalt for Highway Department purposes.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the purchase of hot mix asphalt for Highway Department purposes.
attached: Resolution
#15Resolution 2011 #97 – Authorizing the Purchase of Ice Control Abrasives for Highway Department PurposesDraft resolution
Authorize the purchase of ice control abrasives for Highway Department purposes.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the purchase of ice control abrasives for Highway Department purposes.
attached: Resolution
#16Resolution 2011 #98 – Authorizing the Purchase of Road Services and Materials Pursuant to Town Procurement PolicyDraft resolution
Authorize the purchase of road services and materials pursuant to Town Procurement Policy.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the purchase of road services and materials pursuant to Town Procurement Policy.
attached: Resolution
#17Resolution 2011 #99 – Honoring Michael Jankowiak for Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout on October 22, 2011Draft resolution
Honor Michael Jankowiak for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout by providing AED and training to Red Hook Sports Fields.
Action
Expected: vote
Honor Michael Jankowiak for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout by providing AED and training to Red Hook Sports Fields.
attached: Resolution
#18Resolution 2011 #100 – Honoring Nickelin Weaver for Receiving the Honor of Red Hook Rotary's "Citizen of the Year 2011"Draft resolution
Honor Nickelin "Nicki" Weaver for receiving the Red Hook Rotary's Citizen of the Year 2011 award.
Action
Expected: vote
Honor Nickelin "Nicki" Weaver for receiving the Red Hook Rotary's Citizen of the Year 2011 award.
attached: Resolution
#19Resolution 2011 #101 – Authorizing the Execution of a Modification to the Agreement for Professional Services (Red Hook Firehouse Photovoltaic Installation) Between the Town of Red Hook and Kirchhoff Green Energy, LLCDraft resolution
Authorize execution of a modification to the agreement for professional services between the Town of Red Hook and Kirchhoff Green Energy, LLC for the Red Hook Firehouse photovoltaic installation.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize execution of a modification to the agreement for professional services between the Town of Red Hook and Kirchhoff Green Energy, LLC for the Red Hook Firehouse photovoltaic installation.
attached: Resolution
#20Department Reports – Budget Report
Receive budget report from Budget Officer Rose Rider on budget fine-tuning and review activities.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive budget report from Budget Officer Rose Rider on budget fine-tuning and review activities.
#21Department Reports – Police Department
Receive police department report for September from Chief Jim Truitt and Sergeant Patrick Hildenbrand; announce prescription drug take-back day.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive police department report for September from Chief Jim Truitt and Sergeant Patrick Hildenbrand; announce prescription drug take-back day.
#22Department Reports – Assessor's Office
Receive assessor's report from Assessor Scott Hobson on office activities and project goals.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive assessor's report from Assessor Scott Hobson on office activities and project goals.
#23Committee Reports – Tree Committee
Receive Tree Committee report from Chair Nancy Guski on Urban & Community Forestry Grant, tree inventory planning, and tree planting projects.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive Tree Committee report from Chair Nancy Guski on Urban & Community Forestry Grant, tree inventory planning, and tree planting projects.
#24Committee Reports – Recreation Committee
Receive Recreation Committee report from Chair Doug Strawinski on program wind-down, Hurricane Irene damage assessment, and drainage improvements.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive Recreation Committee report from Chair Doug Strawinski on program wind-down, Hurricane Irene damage assessment, and drainage improvements.
#25Committee Reports – Water Department
Receive Water Department report on filtration and chlorine status, water main location work, hydrant flushing, and discussion of connecting recreation park to existing water system.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive Water Department report on filtration and chlorine status, water main location work, hydrant flushing, and discussion of connecting recreation park to existing water system.
#26Committee Reports – Planning Board
Receive Planning Board report on certificates of appropriateness, habitat studies review, and solar panel array site plan requirements.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive Planning Board report on certificates of appropriateness, habitat studies review, and solar panel array site plan requirements.
#27Committee Reports – CAC (Community Advisory Committee)
Receive CAC report on draft Climate Action Plan community forums, Environmental Project Award, NYSERDA home energy audit data, and green infrastructure funding exploration.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive CAC report on draft Climate Action Plan community forums, Environmental Project Award, NYSERDA home energy audit data, and green infrastructure funding exploration.
#28Committee Reports – Building Inspector
Receive Building Inspector report from Code Enforcement Officer Steve Cole on permits, certificates, inspections, and complaints.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive Building Inspector report from Code Enforcement Officer Steve Cole on permits, certificates, inspections, and complaints.
#29Committee Reports – Senior Services Committee
Receive Senior Services Committee report on "lunch and learn" event regarding energy cost-saving strategies.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive Senior Services Committee report on "lunch and learn" event regarding energy cost-saving strategies.
#30Committee Reports – Agriculture and Open Space Committee
Receive Agriculture and Open Space Committee report on general discussion and farmers market ideas.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive Agriculture and Open Space Committee report on general discussion and farmers market ideas.
#31Committee Reports – Intermunicipal Task Force
Receive Intermunicipal Task Force report on Conservation Easement Program review, Historic Estates District, Centers and Greenspaces Plan zoning amendments, and 2011 Pomeroy Award for Zoning Achievement.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive Intermunicipal Task Force report on Conservation Easement Program review, Historic Estates District, Centers and Greenspaces Plan zoning amendments, and 2011 Pomeroy Award for Zoning Achievement.
#32Highway Department Report
Receive Highway Department report from Superintendent Theresa Burke on FEMA kick-off meeting and Highway Garage project progress.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive Highway Department report from Superintendent Theresa Burke on FEMA kick-off meeting and Highway Garage project progress.
#33Committee Reports – St. Margaret's Committee
Receive St. Margaret's Committee report from Linda Keeling on community outreach, tree removal, and membership efforts.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive St. Margaret's Committee report from Linda Keeling on community outreach, tree removal, and membership efforts.
#34Cancel November 2 Budget MeetingProposed motion
Cancel the November 2 budget meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Cancel the November 2 budget meeting.
#35Public Comment Period
Accept public comments from residents.
Action
Expected: info_only
Accept public comments from residents.
#36Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn the meeting.