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Agenda (30 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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Expected: info_only
Opening pledge of allegiance.
#2AnnouncementsInformational
Supervisor Crane announced upcoming Linden Avenue Bridge replacement meeting in January, Town Hall parking lot reconfiguration, and rabies clinic at SPCA on November 22.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor Crane announced upcoming Linden Avenue Bridge replacement meeting in January, Town Hall parking lot reconfiguration, and rabies clinic at SPCA on November 22.
#3RESOLUTION 2014 #37 — HONORING PAUL FREDRICKS FOR HIS DEDICATION AND WORK IN THE TOWN OF RED HOOKDraft resolution
Honor Paul Fredricks for his dedication and work in the Town of Red Hook.
Action
Expected: vote
Honor Paul Fredricks for his dedication and work in the Town of Red Hook.
#4Public Comment
Open public comment period.
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Expected: info_only
Open public comment period.
#5Connectivity ProjectInformational
Discussion of pilot project with Cornell University and Hudson River Estuary Program to assess habitat connectivity model; final stakeholder meeting scheduled for December 3 with customized conservation plan to follow.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of pilot project with Cornell University and Hudson River Estuary Program to assess habitat connectivity model; final stakeholder meeting scheduled for December 3 with customized conservation plan to follow.
#6Sidewalk GrantInformational
Discussion of sidewalk grant project running from Town Hall to Hardscrabble on east side of South Broadway with completion of small section on west side by laundromat; includes estimate of 30 new trees and landscaping.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of sidewalk grant project running from Town Hall to Hardscrabble on east side of South Broadway with completion of small section on west side by laundromat; includes estimate of 30 new trees and landscaping.
#7ZBA Report
Report on ZBA activities including public hearings, continued hearing, and appeal for farm project; announcement of new ZBA secretary Anne Rubin.
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Expected: info_only
Report on ZBA activities including public hearings, continued hearing, and appeal for farm project; announcement of new ZBA secretary Anne Rubin.
#8Assessor Report
Report on 2015 assessment roll analysis; data collection, verification and photography completed on 118 commercial properties with two data collectors hired.
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Expected: info_only
Report on 2015 assessment roll analysis; data collection, verification and photography completed on 118 commercial properties with two data collectors hired.
#9Water Department Report
Report on pump failure and associated costs; discussion of pump control options and potential well rehabilitation with further testing needed to determine impact on second well.
Action
Expected: discussion
Report on pump failure and associated costs; discussion of pump control options and potential well rehabilitation with further testing needed to determine impact on second well.
#10Tree Committee Report
Report on tree replacement on Guski Road, commemorative red oak planted at St. Margaret's for Paul Fredricks, application for Tree City status in December, and alert regarding Emerald Ash Borer presence in Broome and Westchester counties.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on tree replacement on Guski Road, commemorative red oak planted at St. Margaret's for Paul Fredricks, application for Tree City status in December, and alert regarding Emerald Ash Borer presence in Broome and Westchester counties.
#11Building Department Report
Report for period October 13 – November 18: 16 permits issued, 35 inspections, $1,780.00 in fees collected, 24 complaints.
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Expected: info_only
Report for period October 13 – November 18: 16 permits issued, 35 inspections, $1,780.00 in fees collected, 24 complaints.
#12Purchasing Report
Report for period October 22 – November 18: 30 purchase orders issued including public bid for Colarusso Blacktop, conference chairs, fans and controls for highway garage, snow removal contract, and ceiling insulation.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report for period October 22 – November 18: 30 purchase orders issued including public bid for Colarusso Blacktop, conference chairs, fans and controls for highway garage, snow removal contract, and ceiling insulation.
#13Police Department Report
Report for October: 56 total incidents, 8 arrests, 22 tickets issued.
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Expected: info_only
Report for October: 56 total incidents, 8 arrests, 22 tickets issued.
#14Recycling Report
Report on dumping issues at recycling center and plan to block off center during non-operating hours; coordination of electronic waste collection day on January 17 with Bard College and both Villages.
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Expected: info_only
Report on dumping issues at recycling center and plan to block off center during non-operating hours; coordination of electronic waste collection day on January 17 with Bard College and both Villages.
#15Highway Department Report
Report on town-wide snow ordinance in effect during winter season prohibiting parking on Town roads from November 15 until April 1 between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on town-wide snow ordinance in effect during winter season prohibiting parking on Town roads from November 15 until April 1 between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.
#16IMTF Report
Report on DC Water & Wastewater Authority notification regarding Hoffman Farm project water and wastewater services; discussion of noise regulations in RD 1.5 zoning district for agricultural activities; recommendation for zoning change in TND to raise minimum cottage standard from 1200 to 1300 square feet.
Action
Expected: discussion
Report on DC Water & Wastewater Authority notification regarding Hoffman Farm project water and wastewater services; discussion of noise regulations in RD 1.5 zoning district for agricultural activities; recommendation for zoning change in TND to raise minimum cottage standard from 1200 to 1300 square feet.
#17Recreation Commission Report
Report on tasks to complete before spring startup including wetland mitigation of recreation park extension to avoid re-permitting.
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Expected: info_only
Report on tasks to complete before spring startup including wetland mitigation of recreation park extension to avoid re-permitting.
#18Senior Services Committee Report
Report that safety presentation will appear on PANDA.
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Expected: info_only
Report that safety presentation will appear on PANDA.
#19Sister Cities Report
Report of resignation of member Jill Lundquist from the committee.
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Expected: info_only
Report of resignation of member Jill Lundquist from the committee.
#20Trails Committee Report
Report that new committee member will distribute letter to neighbors regarding continuing developments at new recreation park.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report that new committee member will distribute letter to neighbors regarding continuing developments at new recreation park.
#21Correspondence — Jane Ferguson ResignationInformational
Notification that Jane Ferguson will step down from Conservation Advisory Committee at end of her term in December 2014.
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Expected: info_only
Notification that Jane Ferguson will step down from Conservation Advisory Committee at end of her term in December 2014.
#22Appointment of Sarah Imboden to Intermunicipal Task ForceProposed motion
Appoint Sarah Imboden to the Intermunicipal Task Force.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Sarah Imboden to the Intermunicipal Task Force.
#23ZRC Report
Report on joint meeting with Agriculture & Open Space Committee regarding proposed language change for agricultural fence exemptions in zoning law and addition of language concerning spite fences.
Action
Expected: discussion
Report on joint meeting with Agriculture & Open Space Committee regarding proposed language change for agricultural fence exemptions in zoning law and addition of language concerning spite fences.
#24Appointment of Michael Robertson to ZRCProposed motion
Appoint Michael Robertson to the ZRC as Community-At-Large member #3 for a term to expire December 31, 2015.
Action
Expected: vote
Appoint Michael Robertson to the ZRC as Community-At-Large member #3 for a term to expire December 31, 2015.
#25Correspondence — Dutchess Land Conservancy Stewardship ReportInformational
Report from Dutchess Land Conservancy on stewardship monitoring of easements; all monitored farms found in compliance requiring no follow-up.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report from Dutchess Land Conservancy on stewardship monitoring of easements; all monitored farms found in compliance requiring no follow-up.
#26Correspondence — Rokeby and Fairways Water Systems Rate Schedule and BudgetInformational
Correspondence from Bridget Barclay regarding Rokeby Water System and Fairways Water System proposed rate schedule and operating budget.
Action
Expected: discussion
Correspondence from Bridget Barclay regarding Rokeby Water System and Fairways Water System proposed rate schedule and operating budget.
#27Correspondence — Central Hudson Decorative Attachments to Utility PolesInformational
Correspondence from Central Hudson regarding decorative attachments to utility poles.
Action
Expected: discussion
Correspondence from Central Hudson regarding decorative attachments to utility poles.
#28Public Comment Period
Open public comment period.
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Expected: info_only
Open public comment period.
#29Executive Session/Attorney Client Session
Enter executive session to discuss contracts and hiring or firing of particular persons.
Action
Expected: discussion
Enter executive session to discuss contracts and hiring or firing of particular persons.
#30Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
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Adjourn the meeting.