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Agenda (31 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).
#1Public Hearing — Town of Red Hook 2008 Budget (Continued)Public hearing noticetabled-from-prior
Continue public hearing on the 2008 budget and receive public comment.
Action
Expected: discussion
Continue public hearing on the 2008 budget and receive public comment.
#2Pledge of Allegiance
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
#3Supervisor's Report
Present the Supervisor's monthly financial statements for September 30 and October 31, 2007, including opening balances, receipts, disbursements, and budget adjustments.
Action
Expected: info_only
Present the Supervisor's monthly financial statements for September 30 and October 31, 2007, including opening balances, receipts, disbursements, and budget adjustments.
#4Town Clerk's Report
Present the Town Clerk's report for October 1–31, 2007, detailing local shares, dog licenses, and state/county revenues.
Action
Expected: info_only
Present the Town Clerk's report for October 1–31, 2007, detailing local shares, dog licenses, and state/county revenues.
#5Privilege of the Floor
Open the floor for public comment and address questions and concerns from residents.
Action
Expected: discussion
Open the floor for public comment and address questions and concerns from residents.
#6Adoption of Town of Red Hook's 2008 BudgetProposed motion
Adopt the 2008 budget as presented.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt the 2008 budget as presented.
#7Intermunicipal Task Force ReportInformational
Receive report on Task Force activities including affordable housing review, Ag Business District discussion, and sewer project funding exploration.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report on Task Force activities including affordable housing review, Ag Business District discussion, and sewer project funding exploration.
#8Legal Matters — Bid Results for 2008 Highway MaterialsContract review
Review bids for 2008 highway materials; Attorney Chale will review with Highway Superintendent and make recommendation at next meeting.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review bids for 2008 highway materials; Attorney Chale will review with Highway Superintendent and make recommendation at next meeting.
#9Legal Matters — Recreation Park AcquisitionInformational
Receive update on Recreation Park acquisition; subdivision map is being filed.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive update on Recreation Park acquisition; subdivision map is being filed.
#10Legal Matters — 2010 Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA)Informational
Ensure the Town is keeping up with requirements for the 2010 census.
Action
Expected: discussion
Ensure the Town is keeping up with requirements for the 2010 census.
#11Legal Matters — Tree OrdinancePolicy draft
Review proposed local law adopting Chapter 5 of the Code of the Town of Red Hook establishing a tree commission and procedures for community forestry management.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review proposed local law adopting Chapter 5 of the Code of the Town of Red Hook establishing a tree commission and procedures for community forestry management.
attached: Proposed ordinance
#12Winterfest Committee Donation RequestProposed motion
Grant the Winterfest Committee's request for $1,000.
Action
Expected: vote
Grant the Winterfest Committee's request for $1,000.
#13Eagle Scout Recognition — Jeremy HughesInformational
Recognize Eagle Scout Jeremy Hughes for his achievement.
Action
Expected: info_only
Recognize Eagle Scout Jeremy Hughes for his achievement.
#14Planning Board VacancyProposed motion
Appoint a member to fill the Planning Board vacancy effective through December 31, 2007.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint a member to fill the Planning Board vacancy effective through December 31, 2007.
#15Department and Committee Reports — Disaster Preparedness
Receive report on updated disaster plan.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report on updated disaster plan.
#16Department and Committee Reports — Recreation Committee
Receive report on shared services grant work with Morris Associates and the school district.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report on shared services grant work with Morris Associates and the school district.
#17Department and Committee Reports — Trails Committee
Receive report on new trail establishment, strategies to attract users, and observation post material purchase for the Rec Trail.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report on new trail establishment, strategies to attract users, and observation post material purchase for the Rec Trail.
#18Department and Committee Reports — Highway
Receive report on highway bid results and next steps.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report on highway bid results and next steps.
#19Department and Committee Reports — Water Department
Receive report on well levels, testing, cartridge performance, hydrant flushing, and Department of Health inspection.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report on well levels, testing, cartridge performance, hydrant flushing, and Department of Health inspection.
#20Department and Committee Reports — Recycling
Receive report on connector road overview for the recycling center.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report on connector road overview for the recycling center.
#21Department and Committee Reports — CAC
Receive report on conservation easements workshop, energy star presentation follow-up, ICLEI software, and recycling center/connector road issues.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report on conservation easements workshop, energy star presentation follow-up, ICLEI software, and recycling center/connector road issues.
#22Recycling Center Connector Road — Budget and Item SelectionProposed motion
Stay within budget and use item #4 for the recycling center connector road project, spending as wisely as possible.
Action
Expected: vote
Stay within budget and use item #4 for the recycling center connector road project, spending as wisely as possible.
#23Department and Committee Reports — Planning Board
Receive report on two public hearings and review of five items of old business and one new minor subdivision.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report on two public hearings and review of five items of old business and one new minor subdivision.
#24Department and Committee Reports — ZBA
Receive report on ZBA agenda including three continuations of public hearings, two new public hearings, and one review.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report on ZBA agenda including three continuations of public hearings, two new public hearings, and one review.
#25Department and Committee Reports — Purchasing
Receive purchasing activity report for October 8–November 13, 2007; address solar panel installation specs and fluorescent lighting upgrade for Town Hall; request Board decision on St. Margaret's building use and maintenance.
Action
Expected: discussion
Receive purchasing activity report for October 8–November 13, 2007; address solar panel installation specs and fluorescent lighting upgrade for Town Hall; request Board decision on St. Margaret's building use and maintenance.
#26Department and Committee Reports — Dog Control
Receive report on animal control activities; establish a policy regarding length of time dogs spend at veterinarian.
Action
Expected: discussion
Receive report on animal control activities; establish a policy regarding length of time dogs spend at veterinarian.
#27Department and Committee Reports — ZRC
Receive report on Zoning Review Committee meeting including discussion of adult entertainment use and setbacks regarding sheds.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive report on Zoning Review Committee meeting including discussion of adult entertainment use and setbacks regarding sheds.
#28Department and Committee Reports — Police
Receive police report.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive police report.
#29Executive Session
Go into executive session for attorney/client discussion.
Action
Expected: info_only
Go into executive session for attorney/client discussion.
#30Recreation Park Acquisition — Common Driveway AgreementProposed motion
Approve the form of a common driveway agreement submitted by the seller, substantially as submitted and subject to final approval by the Supervisor on the advice of counsel.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve the form of a common driveway agreement submitted by the seller, substantially as submitted and subject to final approval by the Supervisor on the advice of counsel.
#31Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.