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Town Board · 12 meetings

DateTitleStatusFilesEvents
Tue, Jul 14, 2026Town Boardscheduled20
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  1. Accept the Supervisor's Report for June 1-30, 2026.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Accept the Town Clerk's Report for June 1-30, 2026.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Extend the public comment period to hear from all individuals in line.
    Moved by Dousharm, seconded by Migliorelliamendedprocedural
  4. Extend the public comment period to hear from the 8 additional individuals in line.
    Moved by Dousharm, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  5. Discontinue the town's effort to acquire the Red Hook Boat Club property by eminent domain and direct town counsel to prepare resolutions to rescind prior actions.
    Moved by Dousharm, seconded by MigliorelliVote: 2-3failedoperational
    Discontinue Red Hook Boat Club eminent domain acquisition
  6. Submit the town's decision to acquire the Red Hook Boat Club property for a public park to the voters of Red Hook if lawful procedure exists.
    Moved by Dousharm, seconded by MigliorelliVote: 2-3failedoperational
    Submit Red Hook Boat Club acquisition to voter referendum
  7. Authorize application for NYS Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grant for Joint Sewer Project.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    35-2026: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR NYS INTERMUNICIPAL WATER INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT FOR JOINT SEWER PROJECT
  8. Authorize application for NYS OPRHP Grant for Red Hook Trail Link Bridge Project.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    36-2026: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR NYS OPRHP GRANT FOR RED HOOK TRAIL LINK BRIDGE PROJECT
  9. Authorize application for Department of State Smart Growth Community Planning Grant.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    37-2026: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF STATE SMART GROWTH COMMUNITY PLANNING GRANT
  10. Authorize application for WQIP Program Grant for Willets Culverts.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    38-2026: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR WQIP PROGRAM GRANT FOR WILLETS CULVERTS
  11. Appoint Susan Grover as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending December 31, 2027.
    Moved by Dousharm, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  12. Enter into executive session to discuss the hiring of outside counsel regarding Trezza v. Town of Red Hook & the Supervisor.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  13. Exit executive session.
    Moved by Dousharm, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  14. Approve the hiring of Zarin and Steinmetz LLP in the matter of Trezza versus Town of Red Hook and authorize the supervisor to execute the letter of engagement.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Hire Zarin and Steinmetz LLP for Trezza litigation
  15. Appoint Councilmember Dousharm and Councilmember Migliorelli as the point of contact for Zarin and Steinmetz LLP.
    Moved by Dousharm, seconded by MigliorelliVote: 2-3failedoperational
    Appoint dual points of contact for Zarin and Steinmetz LLP
  16. Appoint Supervisor McKeon as the liaison to Zarin and Steinmetz LLP.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: 3-2passedoperational
    Appoint Supervisor McKeon as liaison to Zarin and Steinmetz LLP
  17. Further authorize and ratify the retention of Hodgson Russ LLP and Keane & Beane, P.C. as outside litigation counsel for the Town of Red Hook.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: 3-2passedformal_resolution
    39-2026: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF RED HOOK FURTHER AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING THE RETENTION OF HODGSON RUSS LLP AND KEANE & BEANE, P.C. AS OUTSIDE LITIGATION COUNSEL FOR THE TOWN OF RED HOOK
  18. Approve the application for a neighborhood block party.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  19. Cancel the scheduled July 22, 2026 Town Board Meeting.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  20. Close the meeting.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Wed, Jun 24, 2026Town Boardscheduled9
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  1. Authorize the Supervisor to execute an addendum to the T&B Engineering agreement extending the term to December 31, 2026.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    30-2026: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE TOWN OF RED HOOK AND T&B ENGINEERING AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, P.C.
  2. Authorize the Supervisor to execute the T&B Engineering proposal for Sewer District No. 1 collection system design services in an aggregate amount not to exceed $383,400.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    31-2026: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR T&B ENGINEERING AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, P.C. REGARDING SEWER DISTRICT #1 DESIGN
  3. Establish August 11, 2026 at 7:35 p.m. as the date for a public hearing regarding disposition of Water District No. 1 surplus lots and acquisition under the Community Preservation Fund Program.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    32-2026: ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING DISPOSITION OF WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 SURPLUS LOTS AND ACQUISITION UNDER THE TOWN'S COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND PROGRAM
  4. Reject all bids received on May 29, 2026 for the DOT Sawkill Bridge Project.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    33-2026: RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR THE DOT SAWKILL BRIDGE PROJECT
  5. Approve the proposal by the Sawkill Watershed Community to conduct water quality testing in 2026 to be reimbursed by grant proceeds.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Sawkill Watershed Community water quality testing funding
  6. Enter into Attorney/Client Session.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  7. Exit Attorney/Client Session.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  8. Authorize the Supervisor to give notice requiring determination of the purchase price for the Community Solar Array purchase option and to negotiate terms and conditions of purchase.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    34-2026: RESOLUTION REGARDING COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTED GENERATION CREDIT PURCHASE AGREEMENT
  9. Close the meeting.
    Vote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Tue, Jun 9, 2026Town Boardscheduled5
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  1. Accept the Supervisor's Report for May 1–31, 2026.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Accept the Town Clerk's Report for May 1–31, 2026.
    Moved by Dousharm, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Authorize the Supervisor to accept the electrical contract bid from Hewitt Young Electric LLC for $64,500.00 for the Water District No. 1 Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by DousharmVote: 3-0passedformal_resolution
    28-2026: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ELECTRICAL CONTRACT AWARD FOR WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 WATER STORAGE TANK REHABILITATION PROJECT
  4. Approve Task Order Number 2026-01 for Tighe and Bond Engineering Services for the Water District No. 1 Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $108,200.00.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: 3-0passedformal_resolution
    29-2026: RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK ORDER NUMBER 2026-01 FOR TIGHE AND BOND ENGINEERING SERVICES REGARDING WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 WATER STORAGE TANK REHABILITATION PROJECT
  5. Close the meeting.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Wed, May 27, 2026Town Boardscheduled16
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  1. Open the public hearing on Local Law A (Proposed) of 2026 regarding Community Preservation Plan amendment.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: 4-1passedprocedural
  2. Close the public hearing on Local Law A (Proposed) of 2026 regarding Community Preservation Plan amendment.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Adopt a SEQRA Determination of Nonsignificance regarding an amendment to the Community Preservation Plan and certain Water District No. 1 surplus properties.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    19-2026: RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SEQRA DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PLAN AND CERTAIN WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 SURPLUS PROPERTIES
  4. Approve the adoption of Local Law A (Proposed) of 2026 regarding an amendment to the Community Preservation Plan.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by DousharmVote: 4-1passedformal_resolution
    20-2026: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW A (PROPOSED) OF 2026 REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PLAN
  5. Open the public hearing on Water District No. 1 proposed water rates and charges.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  6. Close the public hearing on Water District No. 1 proposed water rates and charges.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  7. Approve water rates and charges for Water District No. 1, effective July 1, 2026.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    21-2026: RESOLUTION APPROVING WATER RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER DISTRICT NO. 1
  8. Authorize contract award to Claverack Well & Pump Service, Inc. for Water District No. 1 Well No. 1 Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $34,452.00.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by MigliorelliVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    22-2026: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT AWARD FOR WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 WELL NO. 1 REHABILITATION PROJECT
  9. Authorize contract award to U.S. Tank Painting, Inc. for Water District No. 1 Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project General Contract in the amount of $871,000.00.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    23-2026: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GENERAL CONTRACT AWARD FOR WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 WATER STORAGE TANK REHABILITATION PROJECT
  10. Approve the Out of District Water Service Agreement between the Town of Red Hook and Bard College.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by McKeonVote: 4-0 (1 recused)passedformal_resolution
    24-2026: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BARD COLLEGE WATER DISTRICT AGREEMENT
  11. Amend the 2026 Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway Moneys to include work on Shady Lane and increase permanent improvement funding from $323,000 to $430,000.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    25-2026: RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2026 AGREEMENT FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY MONEYS
  12. Authorize contract award to A. Colarusso & Son, Inc. for 2026 Paving Project in the aggregate amount of $386,075.00.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    26-2026: AUTHORIZING CONTRACT AWARD FOR 2026 PAVING PROJECT
  13. Approve a Temporary Use Agreement with the Louis and August Jonas Foundation, Inc. for Camp Rising Sun Pool from June 26, 2026 to September 7, 2026.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    27-2026: RESOLUTION APPROVING A TEMPORARY USE AGREEMENT FOR CAMP RISING SUN POOL
  14. Enter into Attorney/Client Session.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  15. Exit Attorney/Client Session.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  16. Close the meeting.
    Moved by Dousharm, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Tue, May 12, 2026Town Boardscheduled8
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  1. Accept the Supervisor's Report for April 1–30, 2026.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Accept the Town Clerk's Report for April 1–30, 2026.
    Moved by Dousharm, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Open the public hearing on Local Law No. A (Proposed) of 2026 regarding Amendments to the Community Preservation Plan.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  4. Extend the public hearing on Local Law No. A to May 27, 2026 at 7:35 p.m.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by DousharmVote: 2-2failedprocedural
  5. Establish a date for a public hearing regarding water rates and charges for Water District No. 1.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by DousharmVote: 3-1passedformal_resolution
    18-2026: ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING WATER RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER DISTRICT NO. 1
  6. Enter into Attorney/Client Session.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  7. Adjourn Attorney/Client Session.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  8. Close the meeting.
    Moved by Dousharm, seconded by MigliorelliVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Wed, Apr 22, 2026Town Boardscheduled5
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  1. Authorize the purchase of two 1-ton Chevy pick-up trucks for the Highway Department.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by MigliorelliVote: 5-0passedoperational
    Authorization to Purchase Two Pick-up Trucks
  2. Authorize the solicitation of bids for the Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    16-2026: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR WATER STORAGE TANK REHABILITATION PROJECT
  3. Approve the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed Officials Continuation Form.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by DousharmVote: 5-0passedprocedural
  4. Appoint Chris Carney as Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire December 31st, 2026.
    Moved by Dousharm, seconded by HamelVote: 5-0passedprocedural
  5. Close the meeting.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: 5-0passedprocedural
Tue, Apr 14, 2026Town Boardscheduled9
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  1. Accept the Supervisor's Report for March 1-31, 2026.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Accept the Town Clerk's Report for March 1-31, 2026.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Classify the Water District No. 1 surplus property acquisition action as unlisted and establish the Town Board as lead agency.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: 4-1passedformal_resolution
    13-2026: RESOLUTION CLASSIFYING ACTION AND ESTABLISHING LEAD AGENCY
  4. Establish May 12, 2026 at 7:35 p.m. for a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the Community Preservation Plan.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: 4-1passedformal_resolution
    14-2026: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. A (PROPOSED) OF 2026 BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF RED HOOK REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PLAN
  5. Authorize solicitation of bids for Water District No. 1 Well No. 1 Rehabilitation Project.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    15-2026: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR WATER DISTRICT #1 WELL REHABILITATION
  6. Approve installation of air quality sensors and Hudson Valley Community Air Network subscription totaling $3,625.00 for the first year.
    Moved by Dousharm, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Air Quality Sensors and HVCAN Subscription
  7. Enter into Attorney/Client Session.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  8. Exit Attorney/Client Session.
    Moved by Dousharm, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  9. Close the meeting.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Wed, Mar 25, 2026Town Boardscheduled11
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  1. Approve Task Order No. 2026-3 for the preparation of a Map, Plan, and Report for possible creation of new water district to coincide with Sewer District #1.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Task Order No. 2026-3 Map, Plan, Report Water District
  2. Authorize the Town Supervisor to submit an application to NYS Archives for a 2026/2027 Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund Grant in an amount not to exceed $75,000.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    12-2026: Resolution Authorizing Application for NYS LGRMIF Records Management Grant
  3. Appoint Christine Kane as a member of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee for a term to expire December 31st, 2026.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  4. Appoint Van Scott as a member of the Housing Committee for a term to expire December 31st, 2027.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  5. Reappoint Geoff Carter to the Design Review/Hamlet Committee for a term to expire December 31st, 2030.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  6. Reappoint Sam Rose and Norman Greig to the Agriculture and Open Space Advisory Committee for terms to expire December 31st, 2027.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  7. Approve collaboration with the Red Hook Public Library to partner with the Dollywood Foundation Imagination Library.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Dollywood Foundation Imagination Library Partnership
  8. Enter into Executive Session to discuss a matter under negotiation the disclosure of which could materially affect the price.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  9. Exit Executive Session.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  10. Authorize the Supervisor to work with counsel on matters in negotiation that were discussed in Executive Session.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Executive Session Negotiation Authorization
  11. Close the meeting.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Tue, Mar 10, 2026Town Boardscheduled13
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  1. Accept the Supervisor's Report for February 1–28, 2026.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Accept the Town Clerk's Report for February 1–28, 2026.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Open the public hearing regarding Winnakee Land Trust, Inc. Camp Rising Sun Project.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  4. Close the public hearing regarding Winnakee Land Trust, Inc. Camp Rising Sun Project.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  5. Adopt a SEQRA Determination of Nonsignificance regarding the Winnakee Land Trust Camp Rising Sun Community Preservation Fund Project.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    10-2026: RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SEQRA DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE REGARDING WINNAKEE LAND TRUST CAMP RISING SUN COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND PROJECT
  6. Grant approval for the use of Community Preservation Fund moneys for acquisition of easement rights in the Winnakee Land Trust Inc. Camp Rising Sun Project Property.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    11-2026: RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL FOR THE USE OF MONEYS IN THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND FOR THE ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT RIGHTS IN THE WINNAKEE LAND TRUST INC. CAMP RISING SUN PROJECT PROPERTY
  7. Reappoint Jane Biezynski as a member of the Assessment Review Board for a term ending September 30, 2030.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by MigliorelliVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  8. Appoint Cat Viega as a member of the Housing Committee for a term ending December 31, 2027.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  9. Appoint Cat Viega as Chair of the Greenway and Trails Committee and reappoint members for terms ending December 31, 2026 and 2027.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  10. Appoint Robinson Grieg as a member of the Energy Committee for a term ending December 31, 2027.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  11. Enter into Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter under negotiation.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  12. Exit Executive Session.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  13. Close the meeting.
    Moved by Dousharm, seconded by MigliorelliVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Tue, Feb 10, 2026Town Boardscheduled23
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  1. Accept the Supervisor's Report for the period January 1, 2026 – January 31, 2026.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Accept the Town Clerk's Report for the period January 1, 2026 – January 31, 2026.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Open the public hearing regarding Winnakee Land Trust, Inc. Camp Rising Sun Project under the Town's Community Preservation Fund Program.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  4. Continue the public hearing regarding Winnakee Land Trust, Inc. Camp Rising Sun Project to Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 at 7:35 pm.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  5. Make edits recommended by the Town Attorney and Councilmember Testa to the Environmental Assessment Form.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Edit Environmental Assessment Form for Winnakee Project
  6. Adopt Resolution No. 9 requesting adoption of an amendment to Chapter 443 of the Laws of 2006 regarding the Community Preservation Fund.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    9-2026: RESOLUTION REQUESTING ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 443 OF THE LAWS OF 2006 REGARDING THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND
  7. Reappoint Mary Ann Johnson as Chair of the Agricultural and Open Space Committee for a term to expire December 31st, 2026 and as a member for a term to expire December 31st, 2027.
    Moved by Migliorelli, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  8. Change the term of one vacant position on the Agricultural and Open Space Committee to end December 31st, 2026 and the other to December 31st, 2027.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  9. Reappoint R. Pete Hubbell as Chair of the Assessment Review Board for a term to expire December 31st, 2026.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  10. Reappoint Jonathan Brady as Chair of the Climate Smart Communities Task Force for a term to expire December 31st, 2026 and appoint Councilmember Dousharm as the Liaison.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  11. Reappoint Mary Ann Johnson as Chair of the Community Preservation Fund/PDR Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31st, 2026.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  12. Reappoint Mary Ann Johnson as a member of the Community Preservation Fund/PDR Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31st, 2028.
    Moved by Migliorelli, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  13. Reappoint Julia Solomon as Chair of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee for a term to expire December 31st, 2026.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  14. Reappoint Laurie Husted as a member of the Conservation Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31st, 2027 and as Chair of the Conservation Advisory Council for a term ending December 31st, 2026.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  15. Reappoint Chris Gilbert as Chair of the Design Review/Hamlet Committee for a term ending December 31st, 2026.
    Moved by Dousharm, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  16. Reappoint Denis Collet as the Chair of the Energy Committee for a term ending December 31st, 2026.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  17. Appoint David Sokol as a member of the Housing Committee for a term ending December 31st, 2027 and as Chair of the Housing Committee for a term ending December 31st, 2026.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  18. Appoint Jen Cavanaugh, Alex Wolf, Emily Majer, Elizabeth Brauer, Amy Shein, Sam Rose, Sam Phelan, Steve Akindipe, and Zoe Evans as members of the Natural Resource Inventory Task Force for terms to expire December 31st, 2026 with Laurie Husted and Julia Solomon as advisors.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  19. Reappoint Sam Phelan as Chair of the Planning Board for a term to expire December 31st, 2026.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  20. Reappoint Doug Strawinski as Chair of the Recreation Commission for a term to expire December 31st, 2026.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  21. Reappoint Cathy Michael as Chair of the Tree Preservation Commission for a term to expire December 31st, 2026.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  22. Correct George Jahn's term on the Zoning Board of Appeals to end December 31st, 2029.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  23. Close the meeting.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Wed, Jan 28, 2026Town Boardscheduled7
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  1. Direct the Town Engineer to compile supplemental information, prepare a map, plan, and report for Water District No. 2 coincident with Sewer District No. 1, and appropriate $40,000 from American Rescue Plan Act funds for engineering and legal fees.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Water District No. 2 formation and engineering authorization
  2. Continue with the existing MVP Silver 8 healthcare plan for the employee benefit package.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Employee healthcare plan continuation
  3. Accept the bid proposal for the lowest price EV cargo van available for the Highway Department.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    EV cargo van bid award
  4. Reappoint Ross Gould to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending December 31, 2030.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  5. Reappoint members and chair of the Water District No. 1 Water Board: Laurence Carr, Greg Fildes, Michael Roomberg, and Jerry Gilnack for terms ending December 31, 2027; Henry Van Parys as Chair for a term ending December 31, 2026; and Jerry Gilnack as Vice-Chair for a term ending December 31, 2026.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  6. Reappoint Brenda Elsey as a member of the Ethics Board for a term ending December 31, 2030 and as Chair of the Ethics Board for a term ending December 31, 2026.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  7. Adjourn the meeting.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Tue, Jan 13, 2026Town Boardscheduled18
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  1. Accept the Town Clerk's Report for the period December 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Open the public hearing regarding a proposal for an increase and improvement of water district facilities for Red Hook Water District No. 1.
    Moved by Dousharm, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Close the public hearing regarding a proposal for an increase and improvement of water district facilities for Red Hook Water District No. 1.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by McKeonVote: 4-1passedprocedural
  4. Open the public hearing regarding an amendment to the Fire protection District Fire Service Agreement between the Town of Red Hook and the Village of Tivoli for 2025-2026.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  5. Close the public hearing regarding an amendment to the Fire protection District Fire Service Agreement between the Town of Red Hook and the Village of Tivoli for 2025-2026.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  6. Adopt Resolution 1-2026: Resolution and Order after Public Hearing Approving a Water Facilities Improvement Project for Water District No. 1.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    1-2026: RESOLUTION AND ORDER AFTER PUBLIC HEARING APPROVING A WATER FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE TOWN OF RED HOOK, IN THE COUNTY OF DUTCHESS, STATE OF NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO SECTION 202-b OF THE TOWN LAW
  7. Adopt Resolution 2-2026: Bond Resolution authorizing issuance of serial bonds for Water District No. 1 facilities improvement.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    2-2026: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATER DISTRICT FACILITIES FOR WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 AT AN ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST OF $1,672,600, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF RED HOOK, DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,272,600 PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW TO FINANCE SUCH COST, AND DELEGATING CERTAIN POWERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH TO THE TOWN SUPERVISOR
  8. Amend the budget and move $7,000 from the Tivoli Contract line to Tivoli Capital.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Budget amendment for Tivoli fire services contract
  9. Adopt Resolution 3-2026: Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Fire Service Agreement between the Town of Red Hook and the Village of Tivoli for 2025 and 2026.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by MigliorelliVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    3-2026: APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO TOWN OF RED HOOK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FIRE SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF RED HOOK AND THE VILLAGE OF TIVOLI FOR 2025 AND 2026
  10. Adopt Resolution 4-2026: Resolution to Approve 2026 Highway Expenditures.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by DousharmVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    4-2026: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE 2026 HIGHWAY EXPENDITURES
  11. Adopt Resolution 5-2026: Resolution Authorizing Procurement of Bids for EV Cargo Van for Highway Department Purposes.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    5-2026: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROCUREMENT OF BIDS FOR EV CARGO VAN FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT PURPOSES
  12. Adopt Resolution 6-2026: Resolution Relating to Annual Reorganization.
    Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    6-2026: RELATING TO ANNUAL REORGANIZATION
  13. Reappoint Deanna Cochran as the Registrar of Vital Statistics for a term ending December 31st, 2028.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  14. Designate Supervisor McKeon as the person to conduct voting on behalf of the Town for the Association of Towns, with Councilmember Dousharm as an alternate.
    Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  15. Ask the Town's insurance broker to contrast four healthcare plans and pass the information to the Highway Union and Town Employees.
    Moved by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Insurance plan comparison for employee review
  16. Adopt Resolution 7-2026: Resolution Authorizing Settlement of Article 7 Proceeding for Susan Kirchhoff and Alain Younes.
    Moved by Migliorelli, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    7-2026: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF ARTICLE 7 PROCEEDING SUSAN KIRCHHOFF AND ALAIN YOUNES
  17. Adopt Resolution 8-2026: Resolution Authorizing Settlement of Article 7 Proceeding for Luke Sullivan and Jennifer R. Mumm.
    Moved by Migliorelli, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    8-2026: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF ARTICLE 7 PROCEEDING LUKE SULLIVAN AND JENNIFER R. MUMM
  18. Adjourn the meeting.
    Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural