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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).
#1Pledge of Allegiance
Opening pledge of allegiance.
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Opening pledge of allegiance.
#2Town Clerk's Report
Accept Town Clerk's report for October 1–31, 2013, detailing local, state, and county revenue remitted.
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Accept Town Clerk's report for October 1–31, 2013, detailing local, state, and county revenue remitted.
#3AnnouncementsInformational
Supervisor Crane announced completion of old highway demolition, award of $79,000 Shared Services Grant for inter-municipal collaboration study, participation in Department of Energy solar cost-reduction initiative, and Town Hall holiday closures.
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Supervisor Crane announced completion of old highway demolition, award of $79,000 Shared Services Grant for inter-municipal collaboration study, participation in Department of Energy solar cost-reduction initiative, and Town Hall holiday closures.
#4Public Comment Period
Open public comment period.
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Open public comment period.
#5Budget 2014 Report/DiscussionInformational
Discuss 2014 budget, including tax cap override issues related to capital expenditures (development rights, highway garage demolition, recreation equipment, bridge repairs), and advocate for State reconsideration of capital expenditure exemptions.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss 2014 budget, including tax cap override issues related to capital expenditures (development rights, highway garage demolition, recreation equipment, bridge repairs), and advocate for State reconsideration of capital expenditure exemptions.
#6Traditional Neighborhood Street Standards DiscussionPolicy draft
Discuss four-page draft street standards for Traditional Neighborhood District created by Town Planner and Task Force; propose resolution to amend road specifications to replace 1992 highway standards (last revised 1995).
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss four-page draft street standards for Traditional Neighborhood District created by Town Planner and Task Force; propose resolution to amend road specifications to replace 1992 highway standards (last revised 1995).
#7ZBA Report
Report that Zoning Board of Appeals meets tomorrow evening with reviews of appeals and a public hearing scheduled.
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Report that Zoning Board of Appeals meets tomorrow evening with reviews of appeals and a public hearing scheduled.
#8Dog ParkInformational
Report on grand opening of dog park held November 2.
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Report on grand opening of dog park held November 2.
#9Assessor's Office Report
Accept Assessor's report generated by Assessor Scott Hobson.
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Accept Assessor's report generated by Assessor Scott Hobson.
#10Building Inspector Report
Accept Building Inspector report for period 10/23/13–11/06/13: 7 permits, 14 certificates, 50 inspections, 2 complaints, $950.00 in fees collected.
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Expected: info_only
Accept Building Inspector report for period 10/23/13–11/06/13: 7 permits, 14 certificates, 50 inspections, 2 complaints, $950.00 in fees collected.
#11Highway Department Report and 2014 Bid RecommendationsInformational
Accept Highway Superintendent recommendations for 2014 bids: ice control abrasives and hot mix asphalt to A. Colarusso & Son, Inc.; tree removal to Everhart Tree Care; materials from Callanan Quarry, Red Wing Properties, Inc., and A. Colarusso & Son, Inc.; 10' Steel Sander Body to Zwack, Inc.
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Expected: info_only
Accept Highway Superintendent recommendations for 2014 bids: ice control abrasives and hot mix asphalt to A. Colarusso & Son, Inc.; tree removal to Everhart Tree Care; materials from Callanan Quarry, Red Wing Properties, Inc., and A. Colarusso & Son, Inc.; 10' Steel Sander Body to Zwack, Inc.
#12Purchasing Report
Report on work completed on demolition of old highway garage (Quonset hut).
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Expected: info_only
Report on work completed on demolition of old highway garage (Quonset hut).
#13Police Report
Accept Village Police report for October: 76 total incidents, 6 arrests, 12 tickets issued; Dutchess County Sheriff report: 94 incidents in October.
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Accept Village Police report for October: 76 total incidents, 6 arrests, 12 tickets issued; Dutchess County Sheriff report: 94 incidents in October.
#14Agriculture & Open Space Committee Report
Report on presentation regarding taxes and assessments for farms.
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Expected: info_only
Report on presentation regarding taxes and assessments for farms.
#15Economic Development Committee – Appointment of Jacob BumpProposed motion
Appoint Jacob Bump to the Economic Development Committee.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Jacob Bump to the Economic Development Committee.
#16Economic Development Committee – Transfer Tax DiscussionInformational
Discuss commercial property transfer tax parity with residential properties and plan to contact State representatives regarding State-level legislative changes.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss commercial property transfer tax parity with residential properties and plan to contact State representatives regarding State-level legislative changes.
#17Intermunicipal Task Force Report
Report that Task Force is reviewing standards for roads in the Traditional Neighborhood District.
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Report that Task Force is reviewing standards for roads in the Traditional Neighborhood District.
#18Recreation Commission Report
Report on park closure procedures, ongoing discussion of future events (including possible fundraiser), and maintenance activities.
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Report on park closure procedures, ongoing discussion of future events (including possible fundraiser), and maintenance activities.
#19Sister City Committee Report
Report on goal to better inform community of events; plan January discussion with Board regarding committee developments.
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Report on goal to better inform community of events; plan January discussion with Board regarding committee developments.
#20Public Comment Period
Open public comment period.
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Open public comment period.
#21Attorney/Client Session
Enter into Attorney/Client executive session.
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Enter into Attorney/Client executive session.
#22Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
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Adjourn the meeting.