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Agenda (13 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
Open meeting with Pledge of Allegiance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Open meeting with Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Supervisor's Report
Accept the Supervisor's report for the period ending October 31, 2014, showing opening balance $3,289,930.40, receipts $1,385,107.98, disbursements $1,587,208.83, and closing balance $3,087,829.55, with no budget adjustments.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the Supervisor's report for the period ending October 31, 2014, showing opening balance $3,289,930.40, receipts $1,385,107.98, disbursements $1,587,208.83, and closing balance $3,087,829.55, with no budget adjustments.
#3Town Clerk's Report
Accept the Town Clerk's report for November 1–30, 2014, showing total local shares remitted $858.83, NYS Ag. & Markets $64.00, NYS DEC $1,609.17, and total state/county/local revenue $2,532.00. Announcements: 2015 Recycling Center permits on sale December 17; all dogs in NYS must be licensed.
Action
Expected: info_only
Accept the Town Clerk's report for November 1–30, 2014, showing total local shares remitted $858.83, NYS Ag. & Markets $64.00, NYS DEC $1,609.17, and total state/county/local revenue $2,532.00. Announcements: 2015 Recycling Center permits on sale December 17; all dogs in NYS must be licensed.
#4Announcements
Receive announcements: Tivoli Christmas event and craft fair (Councilman Colgan); Northern Dutchess Community Coalition meeting January 12 at 7 p.m. (Councilwoman Cagle); Time Warner rate increase notification and mortgage tax revenue receipt (Supervisor Crane).
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive announcements: Tivoli Christmas event and craft fair (Councilman Colgan); Northern Dutchess Community Coalition meeting January 12 at 7 p.m. (Councilwoman Cagle); Time Warner rate increase notification and mortgage tax revenue receipt (Supervisor Crane).
#5Public Comment Period
Open public comment period.
Action
Expected: info_only
Open public comment period.
#6Highway Shared Services Study Presentation – Tim WeidemannInformational
Receive presentation from Tim Weidemann (Rondout Consulting) on the Highway Shared Services Study exploring shared services between Town of Red Hook, Village of Red Hook, and Village of Tivoli. Study is three-quarters complete; six options identified (standardize policies, share administrative services, shared training, shared capital planning, realign service delivery, consolidation). Public meeting scheduled for January; feasibility study and action planning to follow.
Action
Expected: discussion
Receive presentation from Tim Weidemann (Rondout Consulting) on the Highway Shared Services Study exploring shared services between Town of Red Hook, Village of Red Hook, and Village of Tivoli. Study is three-quarters complete; six options identified (standardize policies, share administrative services, shared training, shared capital planning, realign service delivery, consolidation). Public meeting scheduled for January; feasibility study and action planning to follow.
#7Hoffman TND Project Lead Agency Coordination RequestProposed motion
Consent to have the Red Hook Planning Board serve as lead agency for the Hoffman TND Project, with minor amendments identified by the Planning Board.
Action
Expected: vote
Consent to have the Red Hook Planning Board serve as lead agency for the Hoffman TND Project, with minor amendments identified by the Planning Board.
#8Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Rhinebeck for Shared Animal Control Officer ServicesContract review
Review and discuss intermunicipal agreement with Town of Rhinebeck clarifying shared animal control services, including Dog Control Officer backup and use of Rhinebeck kennel for stray and dangerous dogs. Agreement drafted by Town Attorney; Rhinebeck to discuss at their next meeting.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review and discuss intermunicipal agreement with Town of Rhinebeck clarifying shared animal control services, including Dog Control Officer backup and use of Rhinebeck kennel for stray and dangerous dogs. Agreement drafted by Town Attorney; Rhinebeck to discuss at their next meeting.
#9Resolution Authorizing Out-of-District Customers of the Town Water DistrictDraft resolution
Authorize execution of an out-of-district water service agreement. Note from Henry Van Parys, Chair of Water District, provided. Agreements previously drawn only with Bard College.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize execution of an out-of-district water service agreement. Note from Henry Van Parys, Chair of Water District, provided. Agreements previously drawn only with Bard College.
#10Employee Handbook DiscussionPolicy draft
Discuss updated Employee Handbook prepared by Bookkeeper Ann Conway. Board to review and provide feedback for discussion at a later date.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss updated Employee Handbook prepared by Bookkeeper Ann Conway. Board to review and provide feedback for discussion at a later date.
#11CorrespondenceInformational
Receive correspondence: Association of Towns committee report and resolutions for February convention (Board to review and provide reaction); Friends of Seniors of Dutchess County Corp letter describing volunteer-based support services for older adults; Verizon request for antenna change at Kelly Road facility (referred to Town Attorney for review).
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive correspondence: Association of Towns committee report and resolutions for February convention (Board to review and provide reaction); Friends of Seniors of Dutchess County Corp letter describing volunteer-based support services for older adults; Verizon request for antenna change at Kelly Road facility (referred to Town Attorney for review).
#12Attorney/Client Session
Enter into Attorney/Client session at 8:50 p.m. for discussion of contracts.
Action
Expected: info_only
Enter into Attorney/Client session at 8:50 p.m. for discussion of contracts.
#13Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.