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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Meetings/2011-12-13
Town Board · Monthly meeting

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16 agenda items · 11 motions · 4 substantive · 4 formal resolutions

Agenda (16 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 Report
Accept the Supervisor's financial reports for October 31, 2011 and November 30, 2011.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the Supervisor's financial reports for October 31, 2011 and November 30, 2011.
attached: Copy Attached
#3Town Clerk's Report
Accept the Town Clerk's report for November 1–30, 2011, and receive announcements regarding snow emergency radio stations and DEC battery disposal ban.
Action
Expected: info_only
Accept the Town Clerk's report for November 1–30, 2011, and receive announcements regarding snow emergency radio stations and DEC battery disposal ban.
#4Announcements
Receive announcements from Supervisor Crane regarding new Dog Control Officer, Red Hook Climate Action Plan public comment deadline, and acknowledgment of volunteers and staff.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive announcements from Supervisor Crane regarding new Dog Control Officer, Red Hook Climate Action Plan public comment deadline, and acknowledgment of volunteers and staff.
#5Public Hearing – Town of Red Hook Water Code Amendment – Local Law G (Proposed)Public hearing notice
Hold public hearing on proposed Local Law G to modify water rates, charges, and penalty provisions by removing rate information from the law and setting fees by resolution instead.
Action
Expected: vote
Hold public hearing on proposed Local Law G to modify water rates, charges, and penalty provisions by removing rate information from the law and setting fees by resolution instead.
#6Resolution 2011 #105 – Authorizing Adoption of Local Law No. H (Proposed), To Be Known as Local Law No. 7 of 2011, Regarding Modifying Water Rates, Charges and Penalty ProvisionsDraft resolution
Adopt Local Law No. 7 of 2011 to modify water rates, charges, and penalty provisions by removing rate information from the law and allowing fees to be set by resolution.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt Local Law No. 7 of 2011 to modify water rates, charges, and penalty provisions by removing rate information from the law and allowing fees to be set by resolution.
attached: Copy Attached
#7Public Comment Period
Open public comment period for community members to address the Board.
Action
Expected: discussion
Open public comment period for community members to address the Board.
#8Resolution: New Employee Health Benefit DiscussionDraft resolution
Adopt a new health insurance rate for newly hired employees requiring them to make a larger contribution to health insurance than current employees.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt a new health insurance rate for newly hired employees requiring them to make a larger contribution to health insurance than current employees.
attached: Copy Attached
#9Lead Agency Coordination Request – Anderson CommonsProposed motion
Determine whether the Town Board will consent to the Town Planning Board serving as lead agency for Anderson Commons project coordination, or request that Village and Town Planning Boards meet to clarify lead agency status and coordinate their response.
Action
Expected: discussion
Determine whether the Town Board will consent to the Town Planning Board serving as lead agency for Anderson Commons project coordination, or request that Village and Town Planning Boards meet to clarify lead agency status and coordinate their response.
attached: Planning Board letter dated December 6, 2011, Sketch plan
#10Public Hearing – Local Law G (Proposed) Arvine and Wendy Coon Proposed Rezoning ApplicationPublic hearing notice
Hold public hearing on proposed Local Law G regarding rezoning application by Arvine and Wendy Coon.
Action
Expected: vote
Hold public hearing on proposed Local Law G regarding rezoning application by Arvine and Wendy Coon.
#11Resolution 2011 #107 – Adoption of the SEQR Negative Declaration Notice of Determination of Non-Significance for the Coon Rezoning, Site Plan and Lot Line AlterationDraft resolution
Adopt the SEQRA Negative Declaration for the Coon rezoning, site plan, and lot line alteration project with conditions regarding entrances, exits, and lighting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt the SEQRA Negative Declaration for the Coon rezoning, site plan, and lot line alteration project with conditions regarding entrances, exits, and lighting.
attached: Copy Attached
#12Resolution 2011 #108 – Authorizing Adoption of Local Law No. G (Proposed), To Be Known as Local Law No. 8 of 2011, Regarding Amendment of the Zoning District MapDraft resolution
Adopt Local Law No. 8 of 2011 to amend the zoning district map for the Coon rezoning application.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt Local Law No. 8 of 2011 to amend the zoning district map for the Coon rezoning application.
attached: Copy Attached
#13Correspondence
Receive and act on correspondence regarding personnel changes (resignations of Susan Simon, Dick Franklin, Susan Ellis), appointment proposal for John Hardeman, Police Department open house invitation, and FEMA flood map coordination.
Action
Expected: discussion
Receive and act on correspondence regarding personnel changes (resignations of Susan Simon, Dick Franklin, Susan Ellis), appointment proposal for John Hardeman, Police Department open house invitation, and FEMA flood map coordination.
#14West Kerley Corners Road ParcelsProposed motion
Review appraisals and proposals for Community Preservation Fund (CPF) funding of West Kerley Corners Road parcels with a January 23, 2012 closing deadline; Board to receive all proposals by January 3, 2012 and hold special meeting on January 10 at 7:00 p.m. to review information.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review appraisals and proposals for Community Preservation Fund (CPF) funding of West Kerley Corners Road parcels with a January 23, 2012 closing deadline; Board to receive all proposals by January 3, 2012 and hold special meeting on January 10 at 7:00 p.m. to review information.
attached: Comprehensive appraisal
#15Executive Session
Enter executive session to discuss hiring or firing of a particular person.
Action
Expected: discussion
Enter executive session to discuss hiring or firing of a particular person.
#16Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.

What happened (11 motions)

passedvote: unanimous
Accept the Supervisor's report dated October 31, 2011.
moved by Ross · seconded by Strawinski
passedvote: unanimous
Accept the Supervisor's report dated November 30, 2011.
moved by Strawinski · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: unanimous
Close the public hearing on the Town of Red Hook Water Code Amendment – Local Law G (Proposed).
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan
passedformal_resolution105-2011vote: unanimous
Authorize adoption of Local Law No. H (Proposed) of 2011, to be known as Local Law No. 7 of 2011, regarding modifying water rates, charges and penalty provisions.
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan
passedformal_resolution106-2011vote: unanimous
Adopt a new health insurance rate requiring newly hired employees to make a larger contribution to health insurance.
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: unanimous
Close the public hearing on Local Law G (Proposed) – Arvine and Wendy Coon Proposed Rezoning Application.
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan
passedformal_resolution107-2011vote: unanimous
Adopt the SEQR Negative Declaration Notice of Determination of Non-Significance for the Coon rezoning, site plan and lot line alteration.
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan
passedformal_resolution108-2011vote: unanimous
Authorize adoption of Local Law No. G (Proposed) of 2011, to be known as Local Law No. 8 of 2011, regarding amendment of the zoning district map.
moved by Colgan · seconded by Ross
passedvote: unanimous
Go into executive session regarding the hiring or firing of a particular person.
moved by Crane · seconded by Strawinski
passedvote: unanimous
Close the Executive Session.
moved by Crane · seconded by Colgan
passedvote: unanimous
Adjourn the meeting.
moved by Strawinski · seconded by Ross