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Agenda (26 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 monthly statement of the Supervisor dated November 30, 2010, showing opening balance $1,874,018.82, receipts $244,604.65, disbursements $216,209.55, and closing balance $1,902,413.92, with no budget adjustments.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the monthly statement of the Supervisor dated November 30, 2010, showing opening balance $1,874,018.82, receipts $244,604.65, disbursements $216,209.55, and closing balance $1,902,413.92, with no budget adjustments.
#3Town Clerk's Report
Accept the Town Clerk's report for November 1–30, 2010, documenting local shares, county and state remittances, and announcement that 2011 recycling permits will be available December 20, 2010.
Action
Expected: info_only
Accept the Town Clerk's report for November 1–30, 2010, documenting local shares, county and state remittances, and announcement that 2011 recycling permits will be available December 20, 2010.
#4AnnouncementsInformational
Supervisor Crane made announcements regarding the death of Town Assessor Richard Trotti, the search for a new assessor, completion of the Community Development Block Grant 2009 Linden Avenue sidewalk project, status of Hudson River Valley Greenway Grant, NYS Department of State Grant for Centers & Greenspace, NYSERDA Grant for Town Hall roof panels, Fire House solar panels project, Central Hudson energy savings project for Highway garage, postage meter installation, staff luncheon, December 22 open house and volunteer recognition, and entry into another round of reassessment.
Action
Expected: info_only
Supervisor Crane made announcements regarding the death of Town Assessor Richard Trotti, the search for a new assessor, completion of the Community Development Block Grant 2009 Linden Avenue sidewalk project, status of Hudson River Valley Greenway Grant, NYS Department of State Grant for Centers & Greenspace, NYSERDA Grant for Town Hall roof panels, Fire House solar panels project, Central Hudson energy savings project for Highway garage, postage meter installation, staff luncheon, December 22 open house and volunteer recognition, and entry into another round of reassessment.
#5Central Hudson Proposal – Highway Garage LightingProposed motion
Accept Central Hudson's proposal for energy-efficient lighting replacement at the Highway garage at no cost to the Town and authorize the Supervisor's signature.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept Central Hudson's proposal for energy-efficient lighting replacement at the Highway garage at no cost to the Town and authorize the Supervisor's signature.
#6Public Hearing – Local Law to Repeal and Restate Chapter 63, Formerly Entitled "Dogs" of the Town Code of the Town of Red HookPublic hearing notice
Hold public hearing on proposed local law repealing and restating Chapter 63 (Dogs) of the Town Code, implementing governance transferred from New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Action
Expected: discussion
Hold public hearing on proposed local law repealing and restating Chapter 63 (Dogs) of the Town Code, implementing governance transferred from New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
#7Resolution 2010 #75 – Authorizing Adoption of Local Law No. 2 of 2010 (Dogs)Draft resolution
Adopt Local Law No. 2 of 2010 repealing and restating Chapter 63 (Dogs) of the Town Code.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt Local Law No. 2 of 2010 repealing and restating Chapter 63 (Dogs) of the Town Code.
attached: Resolution
#8Resolution 2010 #76 – Authorizing Adoption of Dog Licensing FeesDraft resolution
Adopt dog licensing fees: $15.00 for spayed or neutered dogs and $22.00 for unspayed or unneutered dogs, including mandatory state surcharges and purebred breeder license fee.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt dog licensing fees: $15.00 for spayed or neutered dogs and $22.00 for unspayed or unneutered dogs, including mandatory state surcharges and purebred breeder license fee.
attached: Resolution
#9Zoning Amendments to Article I – Centers & Greenspace Zoning Law Discussion – Set Public HearingInformational
Discuss proposed zoning amendments including increased arena spectator capacity (200 to 500), brewery definition, cold storage facility site plan requirements, zoning map notes, lot definition clarification, conservation easement enforcement language, agriculture use clarification, and incentive zoning fee consistency.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss proposed zoning amendments including increased arena spectator capacity (200 to 500), brewery definition, cold storage facility site plan requirements, zoning map notes, lot definition clarification, conservation easement enforcement language, agriculture use clarification, and incentive zoning fee consistency.
#10Resolution 2010 #77 – Establishing Public Hearing Date for Local Law No. 2 of 2010 (Zoning and Subdivision Amendment)Draft resolution
Set public hearing for January 20, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Red Hook High School Cafeteria regarding adoption of Local Law No. 2 of 2010 (zoning and subdivision amendment).
Action
Expected: vote
Set public hearing for January 20, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Red Hook High School Cafeteria regarding adoption of Local Law No. 2 of 2010 (zoning and subdivision amendment).
attached: Resolution
#11Resolution 2010 #78 – Establishing Public Hearing Date for Local Law No. 3 of 2010 (Zoning Map)Draft resolution
Set public hearing for January 20, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Red Hook High School Cafeteria regarding adoption of Local Law No. 3 of 2010 (zoning map amendment).
Action
Expected: vote
Set public hearing for January 20, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Red Hook High School Cafeteria regarding adoption of Local Law No. 3 of 2010 (zoning map amendment).
attached: Resolution
#12Public Comment Period
Open public comment period for resident input on agenda items and other matters.
Action
Expected: discussion
Open public comment period for resident input on agenda items and other matters.
#13Noise Ordinance – Discussion and Future Public HearingInformational
Discuss development of a noise ordinance for the Town; Attorney Chale to provide copy of Tivoli's noise ordinance for Board consideration and to prepare a draft for public hearing in January.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss development of a noise ordinance for the Town; Attorney Chale to provide copy of Tivoli's noise ordinance for Board consideration and to prepare a draft for public hearing in January.
#14Highway Garage ReportInformational
Discuss Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke's presentation on highway garage conditions, including comparison of facilities in Gallatin, Livingston, and Rhinebeck; review Workers Compensation Alliance loss control survey recommending replacement of inadequate Quonset hut structure.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke's presentation on highway garage conditions, including comparison of facilities in Gallatin, Livingston, and Rhinebeck; review Workers Compensation Alliance loss control survey recommending replacement of inadequate Quonset hut structure.
#15Authorize Supervisor to Contact NYSERDA and Reopen Case for New Highway Garage ConstructionProposed motion
Authorize the Supervisor to contact NYSERDA and reopen the case for new highway garage construction to address safety and facility deficiencies documented in Workers Compensation Alliance survey.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the Supervisor to contact NYSERDA and reopen the case for new highway garage construction to address safety and facility deficiencies documented in Workers Compensation Alliance survey.
#16Town of Red Hook Healthcare Benefits – Brad Palmiter PresentationInformational
Discuss upcoming health insurance renewal for March 1, 2011; review high deductible plan proposal and MVP underwriting guideline limiting employer funding of deductible to 50% for groups under 50 employees.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss upcoming health insurance renewal for March 1, 2011; review high deductible plan proposal and MVP underwriting guideline limiting employer funding of deductible to 50% for groups under 50 employees.
#17Agricultural FencesInformational
Discuss agricultural fences; Councilman O'Neill and Code Enforcement Officer Steve Cole to review further and report in January.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss agricultural fences; Councilman O'Neill and Code Enforcement Officer Steve Cole to review further and report in January.
#18Local Law – Town Parking Regulations RevisionInformational
Councilman O'Neill to follow up on parking regulations revision and report at January 11 meeting.
Action
Expected: discussion
Councilman O'Neill to follow up on parking regulations revision and report at January 11 meeting.
#19Cell Tower DiscussionInformational
Discuss ongoing negotiations with Clearwire and AT&T regarding cell tower antennas; Attorney Chale to review analysis.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss ongoing negotiations with Clearwire and AT&T regarding cell tower antennas; Attorney Chale to review analysis.
#20Resolution 2010 #79 – Authorizing Solicitation of Public Bids for St. Margaret's Home Roof Repair and Restoration ProjectDraft resolution
Authorize and direct solicitation of public bids for Phase I of St. Margaret's Home roof repair and restoration project in accordance with specifications on file with the Town Clerk.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize and direct solicitation of public bids for Phase I of St. Margaret's Home roof repair and restoration project in accordance with specifications on file with the Town Clerk.
attached: Resolution
#21Village of Red Hook Water System Improvement Project – Lead Agency DesignationProposed motion
Authorize the Supervisor to sign letter agreeing to the Village of Red Hook serving as lead agency for the Village water system improvement project.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize the Supervisor to sign letter agreeing to the Village of Red Hook serving as lead agency for the Village water system improvement project.
#22Water Department Contract – United Water System OperatorProposed motion
Continue the contract with United Water for Water System Operator services.
Action
Expected: vote
Continue the contract with United Water for Water System Operator services.
#23Correspondence
Review and discuss correspondence including resignation from Ag. & Open Space Committee, Dial-A-Ride funding acknowledgment, wood smoke concerns, sewer district opposition, zoning grant notification, school hours inquiry, and Saugerties public hearing notice.
Action
Expected: info_only
Review and discuss correspondence including resignation from Ag. & Open Space Committee, Dial-A-Ride funding acknowledgment, wood smoke concerns, sewer district opposition, zoning grant notification, school hours inquiry, and Saugerties public hearing notice.
#24Executive Session
Enter executive session regarding hiring and firing of a particular person.
Action
Expected: discussion
Enter executive session regarding hiring and firing of a particular person.
#25Resolution 2010 #80 – Authorizing Settlement of Article 7 Proceeding with Red Hook Estate Properties, LLCDraft resolution
Authorize settlement of Article 7 proceeding with Red Hook Estate Properties, LLC.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize settlement of Article 7 proceeding with Red Hook Estate Properties, LLC.
attached: Resolution
#26Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.