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26 agenda items · 15 motions · 12 substantive · 6 formal resolutions
Agenda (26 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.
#2Supervisor's ReportInformational
Review and approve 2008 budget adjustments including revenue increases, appropriation changes, and fund balance offsets across General, General B, and Highway DB funds.
Action
Expected: vote
Review and approve 2008 budget adjustments including revenue increases, appropriation changes, and fund balance offsets across General, General B, and Highway DB funds.
#3Announcement: Veterans Day Remembrance
Announce Veterans Day remembrance event on November 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Park in the Village of Red Hook.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announce Veterans Day remembrance event on November 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Park in the Village of Red Hook.
#4Continuation of Discussion Regarding the Public Hearing on the 2009 BudgetInformationaltabled-from-prior
Continue discussion of the 2009 budget, address concerns regarding potential county cost transfers, and close the public hearing.
Action
Expected: discussion
Continue discussion of the 2009 budget, address concerns regarding potential county cost transfers, and close the public hearing.
#5Adoption of 2009 BudgetProposed motion
Adopt the 2009 budget as presented.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt the 2009 budget as presented.
#6Future Budget ConsiderationsInformational
Board to consider for future budgets: new hires paying 10% of health insurance premiums, increase in park trailer park permit fee from $15 to a higher amount, and potential $5,000 commitment to biodiversity study in collaboration with Town of Milan.
Action
Expected: discussion
Board to consider for future budgets: new hires paying 10% of health insurance premiums, increase in park trailer park permit fee from $15 to a higher amount, and potential $5,000 commitment to biodiversity study in collaboration with Town of Milan.
#7Highway Department Bid OpeningProposed motion
Refer 2009 Materials & Services, Hot Mix Asphalt, and Washed ¼" Gravel bids to Highway Superintendent Wayne Hildenbrand and Purchasing Agent Ted Kudzy for evaluation and recommendation.
Action
Expected: vote
Refer 2009 Materials & Services, Hot Mix Asphalt, and Washed ¼" Gravel bids to Highway Superintendent Wayne Hildenbrand and Purchasing Agent Ted Kudzy for evaluation and recommendation.
#8Sidewalk Bid OpeningProposed motion
Refer Community Development Block Grant sidewalk project bids (extending from Old Farm Road to Rokeby Road) to Town Engineer Dan Wheeler & Associates and Purchasing Agent Ted Kudzy for review and recommendation.
Action
Expected: vote
Refer Community Development Block Grant sidewalk project bids (extending from Old Farm Road to Rokeby Road) to Town Engineer Dan Wheeler & Associates and Purchasing Agent Ted Kudzy for review and recommendation.
#9Proposal for Road NamingDraft resolution
Adopt resolution to name a new road developed by Frank and Catherine Vosburgh as Madison Lane.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt resolution to name a new road developed by Frank and Catherine Vosburgh as Madison Lane.
attached: Resolution
#10Assessment Review Board AppointmentProposed motion
Appoint Jeff Ackerly as a member of the Board of Assessment for a five-year term to expire September 30, 2013.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Jeff Ackerly as a member of the Board of Assessment for a five-year term to expire September 30, 2013.
#11Setting a Public Hearing Regarding a Local Law Regarding an Exemption from Real Property Taxes for Cold War VeteransPublic hearing notice
Establish a public hearing on December 2, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. to consider adoption of Local Law No. 9 (Proposed) of 2008, amending Chapter 126 entitled 'Taxation' to add a new Article IV regarding exemption from real property taxes for Cold War veterans.
Action
Expected: vote
Establish a public hearing on December 2, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. to consider adoption of Local Law No. 9 (Proposed) of 2008, amending Chapter 126 entitled 'Taxation' to add a new Article IV regarding exemption from real property taxes for Cold War veterans.
attached: Resolution
#12Accessory Structures Local LawDraft resolutiontabled-from-prior
Close the public hearing on the Accessory Structures Local Law, authorize filing of Negative Declaration for SEQRA, and adopt Local Law No. 8 (Proposed) of 2008 amending Chapter 143 'Zoning' regarding setbacks for accessory structures, with revision to Section 2 specifying height measured from mid-gable rather than peak.
Action
Expected: vote
Close the public hearing on the Accessory Structures Local Law, authorize filing of Negative Declaration for SEQRA, and adopt Local Law No. 8 (Proposed) of 2008 amending Chapter 143 'Zoning' regarding setbacks for accessory structures, with revision to Section 2 specifying height measured from mid-gable rather than peak.
attached: Resolution
#13Accessory Structures Negative DeclarationDraft resolution
Authorize filing of Negative Declaration for the Town of Red Hook Zoning Amendments for Accessory Structure Setbacks under SEQRA.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize filing of Negative Declaration for the Town of Red Hook Zoning Amendments for Accessory Structure Setbacks under SEQRA.
attached: Resolution
#14Winterfest SponsorshipProposed motion
Provide $1,000 to Winterfest to sponsor children's events.
Action
Expected: vote
Provide $1,000 to Winterfest to sponsor children's events.
#15Highway Garage Environmental AssessmentDraft resolution
Declare the Town of Red Hook the lead agency for the Highway Garage project under SEQRA and establish a public hearing date of December 2, 2008 at 7:45 p.m. to consider the proposed Highway Garage project.
Action
Expected: vote
Declare the Town of Red Hook the lead agency for the Highway Garage project under SEQRA and establish a public hearing date of December 2, 2008 at 7:45 p.m. to consider the proposed Highway Garage project.
attached: Resolution
#16Highway Garage Public HearingPublic hearing notice
Establish a public hearing on December 2, 2008 at 7:45 p.m. regarding the proposed Town Highway Garage project.
Action
Expected: vote
Establish a public hearing on December 2, 2008 at 7:45 p.m. regarding the proposed Town Highway Garage project.
attached: Resolution
#17Highway Garage Shared Services InquiryInformational
Supervisor to report on response from NYS DOT Region 8 regarding potential shared services for sand and salt storage and related facilities.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor to report on response from NYS DOT Region 8 regarding potential shared services for sand and salt storage and related facilities.
#18Recreation Department Report
Recreation Department Chairman Doug Strawinski reports on baseball field repairs, skate rink improvements, new scoreboard installation, and plans for new recreation land development and grant application.
Action
Expected: info_only
Recreation Department Chairman Doug Strawinski reports on baseball field repairs, skate rink improvements, new scoreboard installation, and plans for new recreation land development and grant application.
#19Senior Services Committee Report
Senior Services Committee Chairman Andrew Kehr reports on joint Red Hook/Rhinebeck Senior Expo with 29 vendors, panel discussions on home care, Alzheimer's disease and reverse mortgages, and launch of Red Hook Senior News publication.
Action
Expected: info_only
Senior Services Committee Chairman Andrew Kehr reports on joint Red Hook/Rhinebeck Senior Expo with 29 vendors, panel discussions on home care, Alzheimer's disease and reverse mortgages, and launch of Red Hook Senior News publication.
#20Agriculture & Open Space Committee Report
Agriculture & Open Space Committee Chairman Robert McKeon reports on Winter Farm Market planning, West Kerley Corners Farmland Preservation project, and efforts to secure private funding for Bulkeley Farm protection.
Action
Expected: info_only
Agriculture & Open Space Committee Chairman Robert McKeon reports on Winter Farm Market planning, West Kerley Corners Farmland Preservation project, and efforts to secure private funding for Bulkeley Farm protection.
#21St. Margaret's Home RestorationInformational
Supervisor reports on efforts to secure $450,000 grant for St. Margaret's restoration, including letter to Martin Foods requesting amendment to restrictive covenant that has hampered fundraising efforts.
Action
Expected: discussion
Supervisor reports on efforts to secure $450,000 grant for St. Margaret's restoration, including letter to Martin Foods requesting amendment to restrictive covenant that has hampered fundraising efforts.
#22Correspondence: Inter-Municipal Agreement for Shared ServicesInformational
Supervisor received letter from Town of Milan regarding possibility of inter-municipal agreement for shared services; Board to consider whether to pursue this with Highway Superintendent input.
Action
Expected: discussion
Supervisor received letter from Town of Milan regarding possibility of inter-municipal agreement for shared services; Board to consider whether to pursue this with Highway Superintendent input.
#23Correspondence: Drug Awareness ForumInformational
Supervisor received letter from Deputy Mayor of Village of Red Hook regarding public forum on drug awareness held October 28; Board discussion of community role in drug prevention education.
Action
Expected: discussion
Supervisor received letter from Deputy Mayor of Village of Red Hook regarding public forum on drug awareness held October 28; Board discussion of community role in drug prevention education.
#24Water District Report
Councilman Ross reads Water District Report prepared by Water Department Chairman Hank VanParys covering October operations, pump control improvements, well levels, water quality tests, and maintenance activities.
Action
Expected: info_only
Councilman Ross reads Water District Report prepared by Water Department Chairman Hank VanParys covering October operations, pump control improvements, well levels, water quality tests, and maintenance activities.
#25Public Comments
Accept public comments from residents on various matters including Winterfest ADA accessibility, Farm to Food Program, trailer park licensing fee, health insurance contributions, and drug awareness initiatives.
Action
Expected: info_only
Accept public comments from residents on various matters including Winterfest ADA accessibility, Farm to Food Program, trailer park licensing fee, health insurance contributions, and drug awareness initiatives.
#26Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.
What happened (15 motions)
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Approve budget adjustments for the 2008 budget including revenue increases, appropriation changes, and fund balance offsets.
moved by Ross · seconded by Strawinski
passedvote: unanimous
Close the public hearing on the 2009 budget.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Adopt the 2009 budget as presented.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Refer the 2009 highway materials and services bids to the Highway Superintendent and Purchasing Agent for evaluation and recommendation.
moved by Crane · seconded by Strawinski
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Forward the sidewalk construction bids to the Town Engineer and Purchasing Agent for evaluation and recommendation.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
Accept Resolution 2008 #64 naming a new road developed by Frank and Catherine Vosburgh as Madison Lane.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Appoint Jeff Ackerly as a member of the Assessment Review Board for a five-year term expiring September 30, 2013.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
Establish a public hearing for December 2, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. regarding the adoption of Local Law No. 9 (Proposed) of 2008, amending Chapter 126 entitled "Taxation" to add exemptions for Cold War veterans.
moved by Crane · seconded by Strawinski
passedvote: unanimous
Close the public hearing regarding the Accessory Structures Local Law.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
Authorize the filing of a Negative Declaration for Town of Red Hook zoning amendments for accessory structure setbacks.
moved by Strawinski · seconded by Ross
Authorize the adoption of Local Law No. 8 (Proposed) of 2008, amending Chapter 143 entitled "Zoning" regarding setbacks for accessory structures.
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Provide $1,000 in funding for Winterfest to sponsor children's events.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Strawinski
Declare the Town of Red Hook as the lead agency for the Highway Garage project under SEQRA.
moved by Crane · seconded by Ross
Establish a public hearing for December 2, 2008 at 7:45 p.m. regarding the proposed Town Highway Garage project.
moved by Crane · seconded by Latimer
passedvote: unanimous
Adjourn the meeting.
moved by Strawinski · seconded by Latimer