| Tue, Dec 9, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 13 |
Show 13 extracted eventsAccept the Supervisor's Report for November 1-30, 2025. Moved by Hamel, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Accept the Town Clerk's Report for November 1-30, 2025. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Open the public hearing on Local Laws B and C (Proposed) of 2025 regarding Zoning. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Approve the Police Services Agreement for 2026 between the Village of Red Hook and Town of Red Hook. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 93-2025: Approving Police Services Agreement for 2026 between the Village of Red Hook and Town of Red Hook Establish a date for a public hearing on January 13, 2026 regarding an amendment to the Fire Protection District Fire Service Agreement between the Town of Red Hook and the Village of Tivoli for 2025 and 2026. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 94-2025: Establishing a Date for a Public Hearing regarding the Approval by the Town Board of the Town of Red Hook of an Amendment to the Fire Protection District Fire Service Agreement between the Town of Red Hook and the Village of Tivoli for 2025 and 2026 Close the public hearing on Local Laws B and C (Proposed) of 2025 regarding Zoning. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Adopt a negative declaration determining that the proposed Local Law Zoning Amendments will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 95-2025: Resolution Adopting a Determination of Non-Significance for Local Law Zoning Amendments Adopt the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program findings as drafted. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational Adopt LWRP Findings Approve the adoption of Local Law B of 2025, a local law updating and amending the Town Zoning Law, to be referred to as Local Law No. 3 of 2025. Moved by McKeon, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 96-2025: Resolution Approving the Adoption of Local Law B of 2025, a Local Law Updating and Amending the Town Zoning Law Approve the adoption of Local Law C of 2025, a local law updating and amending the Town Zoning Law, to be referred to as Local Law No. 4 of 2025. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: 4-1passedformal_resolution 97-2025: Resolution Approving the Adoption of Local Law C of 2025, a Local Law Updating and Amending the Town Zoning Law Approve a contract with Smith Control Systems for water tank communications equipment at a cost of $20,000.00. Moved by Hamel, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 98-2025: Approving Contract for Water District Water Tank Communications Equipment Call a public hearing for January 13, 2026 at 7:35 p.m. regarding increase and improvement of water district facilities for Water District No. 1. Moved by Hamel, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 99-2025: Resolution and Order Calling Public Hearing regarding Increase and Improvement of Water District Facilities 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 Request adoption of an amendment to Chapter 443 of the Laws of 2006 regarding the Community Preservation Fund to continue authority to collect the real estate transfer tax. Moved by Kane, seconded by Hamelpassedformal_resolution 100-2025: Resolution Requesting Adoption of an Amendment to Chapter 443 of the Laws of 2006 regarding the Community Preservation Fund
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| Wed, Nov 19, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 24 |
Show 24 extracted eventsOpen the public hearing regarding Winnakee Land Trust, Inc. Camp Rising Sun Project under the Town's Community Preservation Fund Program. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Continue the public hearing regarding Winnakee Land Trust, Inc. Camp Rising Sun Project to February 10th, 2026 at 7:35 pm. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Open the public hearing regarding Local Law No. A (Proposed) of 2025 regarding an Amendment to the Community Preservation Plan. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Close the public hearing regarding Local Law No. A (Proposed) of 2025 regarding an Amendment to the Community Preservation Plan. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Open the public hearing regarding Local Law No. B (Proposed) of 2025 regarding Updating and Amending the Town Zoning Law. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Extend the public hearing regarding Local Law No. B (Proposed) of 2025 to December 9th, 2025 at 7:35 pm. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Open the public hearing regarding Local Law No. C (Proposed) of 2025 regarding Updating and Amending the Town Zoning Law. Moved by McKeon, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Extend the public hearing regarding Local Law No. C (Proposed) of 2025 to December 9th, 2025 at 7:35 pm, concurrent with Local Law No. B. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Authorize solicitation of public bids for DOT Sawkill Bridge Project with bid opening December 17th, 2025 at 10:00 am. Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 87-2025: AUTHORIZING SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC BIDS FOR DOT SAWKILL BRIDGE PROJECT Authorize DOT Sawkill Bridge right-of-way agreements for acquisition of temporary and permanent rights-of-way from affected parcels. Moved by Testa, seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 88-2025: AUTHORIZING DOT SAWKILL BRIDGE ROW AGREEMENTS Authorize the purchase of hot mix asphalt for highway department purposes for 2026 from A. Colarusso & Son, Inc. at specified prices. Moved by Testa, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 89-2025: AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF HOT MIX ASPHALT FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT PURPOSES FOR 2026 Approve the quote and award snow clearing services contract for 2026 to Vosburgh and Sons. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedoperational Approve snow clearing services contract for 2026 Adopt a SEQRA determination of nonsignificance regarding an amendment to the Community Preservation Plan. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 90-2025: RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SEQRA DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PLAN Approve the Local Waterfront Revitalization Consistency Determination findings regarding the Community Preservation Plan amendment. Moved by Kane, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedoperational Approve Local Waterfront Revitalization Consistency Determination findings Approve the Coastal Assessment Form as prepared regarding the Community Preservation Plan amendment. Moved by Kane, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedoperational Approve Coastal Assessment Form as prepared Approve the adoption of Local Law A (Proposed) of 2025 regarding an amendment to the Community Preservation Plan, now to be designated Local Law No. 2 of 2025. Moved by Kane, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 91-2025: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW A (PROPOSED) OF 2025 REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PLAN Appoint members to the Climate Smart Communities Task Force with Jonathan Brady as the CSC Coordinator for a term ending December 31st, 2026. Moved by Testa, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Enter into attorney/client session. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit attorney/client session. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: 3-0passedprocedural Certify that Preserve at Lakes Kill, LLC has failed to complete required public improvements and authorize a draw on the letter of credit to secure completion. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: 3-0passedformal_resolution 92-2025: RESOLUTION REGARDING PRESERVE AT LAKES KILL SUBDIVISION PLAT GUARANTEE Enter into executive session to discuss the hiring and firing of a particular individual. Moved by Hamel, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit executive session. Moved by Hamel, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Authorize the Supervisor to retain counsel as outlined in executive session. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational Authorize Supervisor to retain counsel Close the meeting. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Wed, Nov 5, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 17 |
Show 17 extracted eventsOpen the public hearing on the 2026 Preliminary Budget. Moved by Solomon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Close the public hearing on the 2026 Preliminary Budget. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: 4-0passedprocedural Accept the Supervisor's Report for October 1–31, 2025. Moved by Testa, seconded by KaneVote: 4-0passedprocedural Accept the Town Clerk's Report for October 1–31, 2025. Moved by Solomon, seconded by KaneVote: 4-0passedprocedural Authorize the expenditure of $400,000 from the Water District's SW Reserve Fund for water storage tank rehabilitation project subject to permissive referendum. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: 4-0 (1 absent)passedformal_resolution 79-2025: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $400,000 FROM THE WATER DISTRICT'S SW RESERVE FUND FOR THE TOWN'S WATER DISTRICT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM Authorize Supervisor McKeon to sign the proclamation recognizing Eagle Scout Roger Loughran III. Moved by Solomon, seconded by KaneVote: 4-0passedoperational Proclamation Recognizing Eagle Scout Honor – Roger Loughran III Award contract for composting services at Town of Red Hook Recycling Center to Laughing Fox Farm LLC for 8 bins at $643 per month. Moved by Solomon, seconded by TestaVote: 4-0 (1 absent)passedformal_resolution 80-2025: RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR COMPOSTING SERVICES AT TOWN OF RED HOOK RECYCLING CENTER Authorize execution of an Intermunicipal Agreement with Dutchess County regarding planning referrals to eliminate County review of strictly local determinations. Moved by Kane, seconded by SolomonVote: 4-0 (1 absent)passedformal_resolution 81-2025: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH DUTCHESS COUNTY REGARDING PLANNING REFERRALS Update real property tax additional notice fee from $1.00 to $2.00 to reflect increasing postage costs. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 82-2025: RESOLUTION UPDATING REAL PROPERTY TAX ADDITIONAL NOTICE FEE Adopt the 2026 Preliminary Budget. Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Authorize execution of an extension of the Intermunicipal Agreement with Dutchess County for central purchasing services for one year (November 1, 2025 – October 31, 2026). Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 83-2025: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EXTENSION OF INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH DUTCHESS COUNTY REGARDING ASSISTANCE FROM COUNTY WITH CENTRAL PURCHASING SERVICES Authorize Central Hudson easement for Cookingham Solar Community Distributed Generation project. Moved by Testa, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 84-2025: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CENTRAL HUDSON EASEMENT FOR COOKINGHAM SOLAR COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTED GENERATION Approve task order for Tighe and Bond Engineering services for Water District #1 Well Rehab Project in amount not to exceed $11,900. Moved by Hamel, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 85-2025: RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK ORDER FOR TIGHE AND BOND ENGINEERING SERVICES REGARDING WATER DISTRICT #1 WELL REHAB PROJECT Approve task order for Tighe and Bond Engineering services for Cookingham West Solar Project in amount not to exceed $39,000. Moved by Kane, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 86-2025: RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK ORDER FOR TIGHE AND BOND ENGINEERING SERVICES REGARDING COOKINGHAM WEST SOLAR PROJECT Enter into Attorney/Client Session. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit Attorney/Client Session. Moved by Kane, seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Close the meeting. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Wed, Oct 22, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 3 |
Show 3 extracted eventsMove the tentative budget to preliminary. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Set a public hearing for the 2026 preliminary budget on November 5th, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Close the budget workshop. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Tue, Oct 14, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 21 |
Show 21 extracted eventsAccept the Supervisor's Report for the period of September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Accept the Town Clerk's Report for the period of September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025. Moved by Hamel, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Authorize a contract for a Natural Resources Inventory Consultant with Hudsonia Ltd. in the amount of $58,820.00 for a Hudson River Estuary Program grant project. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: 4-0 (1 recused)passedformal_resolution 66-2025: AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR A NATURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY CONSULTANT Authorize the purchase of ice control abrasives for highway department purposes for 2026 from Red Wing Properties, Inc. at $12.00 per ton FOB. Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 67-2025: AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ICE CONTROL ABRASIVES FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT PURPOSES FOR 2026 Authorize the purchase of road services and materials for 2026 from various vendors pursuant to the Town Procurement Policy based on a detailed bid tabulation. Moved by Testa, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 68-2025: AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ROAD SERVICES AND MATERIALS PURSUANT TO TOWN PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR 2026 Authorize the rejection of all bids for hot mix asphalt for 2026 and direct the Town Clerk to readvertise for requests for sealed bids. Moved by Testa, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 69-2025: AUTHORIZING REJECTION OF BIDS AND REBID FOR HOT MIX ASPHALT FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT PURPOSES FOR 2026 Authorize the purchase of a 2026 Freightliner M2 106 Plus chipper truck for the Highway Department at a cost not to exceed $171,841.54. Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 70-2025: AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF CHIPPER TRUCK Classify Local Law No. A (Proposed) of 2025 as a Type I action and establish the Town Board as Lead Agency for environmental review. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 71-2025: RESOLUTION CLASSIFYING ACTION AND ESTABLISHING LEAD AGENCY TYPE I ACTION Cancel the regularly scheduled Town Board meetings on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 and Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 and reschedule them to Tuesday, November 5th, 2025 at 7:30 pm and Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Establish November 19, 2025 at 7:35 p.m. as the date for a public hearing regarding the adoption of Local Law No. A (Proposed) of 2025 amending the Community Preservation Plan. Moved by Solomon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 72-2025: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. A (PROPOSED) OF 2025 BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF RED HOOK REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PLAN Establish the Town Board as Lead Agency for review of Local Law B (Proposed) of 2025 and Local Law C (Proposed) of 2025 regarding zoning under SEQRA. Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 73-2025: ESTABLISHING LEAD AGENCY REGARDING LOCAL LAW B (PROPOSED) OF 2025 AND LOCAL LAW C (PROPOSED) OF 2025 REGARDING ZONING Establish November 19, 2025 at 7:55 p.m. as the date for a public hearing regarding the adoption of Local Law B (Proposed) of 2025 regarding zoning. Moved by Hamel, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 74-2025: ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ADOPTION BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF RED HOOK OF LOCAL LAW B (PROPOSED) OF 2025 REGARDING ZONING Establish November 19, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. as the date for a public hearing regarding the adoption of Local Law C (Proposed) of 2025 regarding zoning. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 75-2025: ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ADOPTION BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF RED HOOK OF LOCAL LAW C (PROPOSED) OF 2025 REGARDING ZONING Confirm that references in the Town Code to the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and Energy Conservation Construction Code shall mean the updated codes effective December 31, 2025. Moved by Hamel, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 76-2025: RESOLUTION REGARDING NYS BUILDING CODE UPDATE Declare the Town Board as Lead Agency in a coordinated review for the Winnakee Land Trust Camp Rising Sun Community Preservation Fund project. Moved by McKeon, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedoperational Winnakee Land Trust CPF Project Lead Agency Declaration Establish November 19, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. as the date for a public hearing regarding Winnakee Land Trust, Inc. Camp Rising Sun Project under the Town's Community Preservation Fund Program. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 77-2025: ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING WINNAKEE LAND TRUST, INC. CAMP RISING SUN PROJECT UNDER THE TOWN'S COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND PROGRAM Authorize a contract for Cookingham Solar Community Distributed Generation Subscriber Services Consultant with PowerMarket, LLC. Moved by Testa, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 78-2025: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COOKINGHAM SOLAR COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTED GENERATION SUBSCRIBER SERVICES CONSULTANT Appoint Carol Klein as PANDA Representative from the Town. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational Appoint PANDA Representative Appoint Susan Grover as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending December 31, 2026. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational Appoint Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate Enter into Attorney/Client Session. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit Attorney/Client Session. Moved by Solomon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Fri, Oct 3, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 1 |
Show 1 extracted eventClose the meeting. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: 4-0passedprocedural
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| Wed, Sep 24, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 15 |
Show 15 extracted eventsOpen the public hearing on the proposed modification of water rates and charges for Water District No. 1. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Close the public hearing on the proposed modification of water rates and charges for Water District No. 1. Moved by McKeon, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Approve water rates and charges for Water District No. 1, effective October 1, 2025. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution 62-2025: RESOLUTION APPROVING WATER RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 Approve amended Town of Red Hook Purchasing and Procurement Policy. Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution 63-2025: APPROVING AMENDED TOWN OF RED HOOK PURCHASING AND PROCUREMENT POLICY Join the County Textile Recycling Program with a collection container at the Recycling Center and opt into curbside textile collection. Moved by Testa, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedoperational Join County Textile Recycling Program Authorize change orders for St. Margarets Accessibility Improvements project with Van Etten Contracting, LLC. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution 64-2025: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER FOR ST. MARGARETS ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS Approve budget adjustments reallocating $12,000 for Highway Department and funding for St. Margaret's change orders. Moved by Solomon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational Budget adjustments for Highway and St. Margaret's Appoint Nancy Low-Hogan to the Planning Board for a seven-year term ending December 31, 2030. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedoperational Appointment of Nancy Low-Hogan to Planning Board Enter into Attorney/Client Session. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit Attorney/Client Session. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Authorize the Supervisor to work with the Town Planner and Town Attorney to prepare resubmission of Local Law No. 1 of 2025. Moved by Solomon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational Authorize resubmission of Local Law No. 1 of 2025 Enter into Executive Session to discuss the hire or fire of a particular individual. Moved by Solomon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit Executive Session. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Confirm appointment of Cheryl Kaszluga as Assessor commencing October 1, 2025 at $54,743 annually for a 24-hour per week part-time position. Moved by Solomon, seconded by TestaVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution 65-2025: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF ASSESSOR Adjourn the meeting. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Tue, Sep 9, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 12 |
Show 12 extracted eventsAccept the Supervisor's Report for August 1-31, 2025. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Accept the Town Clerk's Report for August 1-31, 2025. Moved by Hamel, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Authorize issuance of a Request for Proposals for Cookingham Solar Community Distributed Generation Subscriber Services. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 60-2025: AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR COOKINGHAM SOLAR COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTED GENERATION SUBSCRIBER SERVICES Send the Camp Rising Sun Community Preservation Fund application to the Community Preservation Fund/Property Development Rights Advisory Committee for review and recommend funding not to exceed $390,000. Moved by Kane, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedoperational Camp Rising Sun CPF Application Review and Funding Approve Task Order 10 from Creighton Manning for an engineering study on town-wide speed limit reduction, as modified to collect crash data from Village, County, and State police. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedoperational Engineering Study Town-Wide Speed Limit Reduction Task Order Increase community composting service to 8 bins per week and modify the service agreement with Ozone based on August 27, 2025 pricing. Moved by Testa, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedoperational Community Composting Service Level Increase Establish a date for a public hearing on September 24, 2025 regarding water rates and charges for Water District No. 1, with a proposed 5% increase. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 61-2025: ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING WATER RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 Resubmit applications for the State Water Infrastructure Improvement Grant (WIIA) and Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grant (IMG). Moved by Kane, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedoperational WIIA and IMG Grant Resubmission Appoint Kevin Cavanaugh to the Ethics Board for a term ending December 31, 2028 and appoint Laura Roberts to the Ethics Board for a term ending December 31, 2027. Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Enter into Attorney/Client Session. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit Attorney/Client Session. Moved by Kane, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit Attorney/Client Session. Moved by Testa, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Wed, Aug 27, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 7 |
Show 7 extracted eventsAuthorize the Town Supervisor to sign a letter of commitment for the New York Pollinator Conservation Fund Grant Partnership. Moved by Testa, seconded by SolomonVote: 5-0passedoperational Pollinator Garden Grant Letter of Commitment Continue the Climate Smart Communities Task Force with organizational structure, membership requirements, and appointment procedures. Moved by Testa, seconded by SolomonVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution 59-2025: RESOLUTION REGARDING ORGANIZATION OF CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES TASK FORCE Enter into Attorney/Client Session. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: 5-0passedprocedural Exit Attorney/Client Session. Moved by Kane, seconded by SolomonVote: 5-0passedprocedural Authorize Keane & Beane, P.C. to prepare and file a Notice of Appeal from the Decision & Order dated August 15th, 2025 in the proceeding entitled Red Hook Boat Club, Inc. v Town Board of the Town of Red Hook, et al. Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: 5-0passedoperational Authorization to Appeal Boat Club Court Decision Authorize Keane & Beane, P.C. to prepare and file a motion to reargue the Decision & Order dated August 15th, 2025 in the proceeding entitled Red Hook Boat Club, Inc. v Town Board of the Town of Red Hook, et al. Moved by Hamel, seconded by Testapassedoperational Authorization to File Motion to Reargue Boat Club Decision Close the meeting. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: 5-0passedprocedural
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| Tue, Aug 12, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 12 |
Show 12 extracted eventsAccept the Supervisor's Report for July 1-31, 2025. Moved by Solomon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Accept the Town Clerk's Report for July 1-31, 2025. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Authorize the Town Clerk to advertise for sealed bids for ice control abrasives and hot mix asphalt, and a request for proposals for various highway materials for 2026. Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution 54-2025: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN CLERK TO ADVERTISE A REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ICE CONTROL ABRASIVES, A REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS FOR HOT MIX ASPHALT, AND A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR VARIOUS MATERIALS FOR 2026 Approve execution of a grant agreement with NYS DEC for $250,000 Water Quality Improvement Grant for brine equipment and storage at the Town salt shed. Moved by Testa, seconded by SolomonVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution 55-2025: RESOLUTION APPROVING EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH NYS DEC FOR WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT REGARDING BRINE EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE Adopt final order establishing Sewer District #1 to finance improvements including a collection system, connection to Village sewer system, and expansion of Village treatment plant. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution 56-2025: FINAL ORDER ESTABLISHING SEWER DISTRICT #1 PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 209-F OF THE TOWN LAW Authorize issuance of serial bonds not to exceed $6,596,000 to finance Sewer District #1 construction and improvements. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution 57-2025: AMENDED AND RESTATED BOND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION AND ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR SEWER DISTRICT #1 AT AN ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST OF $6,596,000 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 $6,596,000 PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW TO FINANCE SUCH COST, AND DELEGATING CERTAIN POWERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH TO THE TOWN SUPERVISOR Approve the Police Services Agreement of 2025 between the Village of Red Hook and the Town of Red Hook. Moved by Hamel, seconded by McKeonVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution 58-2025: APPROVING POLICE SERVICES AGREEMENT OF 2025 BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF RED HOOK AND TOWN OF RED HOOK Enter into Attorney/Client Session. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit Attorney/Client Session. Moved by Solomon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Enter Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter under negotiation. Moved by Hamel, seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Authorize the Supervisor to negotiate with adjoining landowners in concert with consultants on the Sawkill Aspinwall Bridge project. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational Sawkill Aspinwall Bridge Landowner Negotiations Close the meeting. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Tue, Jul 29, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 9 |
Show 9 extracted eventsAuthorize submission of application for New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Recreational Trails Program Grant for Saw Kill trail link project. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 50-2025: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR A NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION & HISTORIC PRESERVATION RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT Authorize submission of application for Empire State Development Regional Council Capital Funds Program Grant for Sewer District #1 infrastructure costs. Moved by Hamel, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 51-2025: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR AN EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT REGIONAL COUNCIL CAPITAL FUNDS PROGRAM GRANT Approve execution of grant agreement between the Town of Red Hook and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for Natural Resources Inventory. Moved by Testa, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 52-2025: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF RED HOOK AND NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FOR NATIONAL RESOURCES INVENTORY Authorize issuance of Request for Proposal for Natural Resources Inventory Consultant. Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 53-2025: AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR A NATURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY CONSULTANT Establish Natural Resources Inventory Task Force and appoint Bill Allen as Chair for term ending December 31, 2026. Moved by Testa, seconded by KaneVote: 4-0passedoperational Establish Natural Resources Inventory Task Force Appoint Jay Quaintance as member of the Planning Board with term ending December 31, 2026. Moved by Kane, seconded by HamelVote: 4-0passedoperational Appoint Jay Quaintance to Planning Board Enter into Attorney/Client Session. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: 4-0passedprocedural Exit Attorney/Client Session. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: 4-0passedprocedural Close the meeting. Moved by Hamel, seconded by KaneVote: 4-0passedprocedural
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| Tue, Jul 15, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 5 |
Show 5 extracted eventsAuthorize the Supervisor to sign Part 1 EAF Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Determine that the acquisition of property for a public park will not have significant adverse environmental impact and environmental impact statement will not be prepared Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 47-2025: RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT ACTION TO UNDERTAKE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF RED HOOK, NEW YORK FOR A PUBLIC PARK WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND THEREFORE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT WILL NOT BE PREPARED Adopt determination of Local Waterfront Revitalization Program coastal consistency assessment for the 2.37 acre waterfront park site acquisition Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 48-2025: RESOLUTION ADOPTING A DETERMINATION OF LWRP COASTAL CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT THE 2.37 ACRE WATERFRONT PARK SITE ACQUISITION Adopt EDPL Section 204 determination and findings regarding acquisition of 256 Dock Road and Dock Road waterfront properties for a public park Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: 3-2passedformal_resolution 49-2025: EDPL 204 DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF 256 DOCK ROAD AND DOCK ROAD LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF RED HOOK, NEW YORK FOR A PUBLIC PARK Close the meeting Moved by McKeon, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Thu, Jul 10, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 8 |
Show 8 extracted eventsAccept the Supervisor's Report for June 1–30, 2025. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Accept the Town Clerk's Report for June 1–30, 2025. Moved by Testa, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Approve Change Order #1 for St. Margaret's Home Accessibility Improvements to furnish and install an ADA compliant door for $9,650. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational St. Margaret's Home Accessibility Improvements Change Order #1 Enter Attorney/Client Session. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit Attorney/Client Session. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Accept audit reports for the year ended December 31, 2024, and for tax collection period 2025. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution 46-2025: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AUDIT REPORTS FOR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND FOR TAX COLLECTION PERIOD 2025 Authorize the Town Attorneys to file a challenge to the referendum petition regarding the Cookingham Lands East sale to RUPCO and authorize the Supervisor to execute and file necessary documents. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational Challenge to Cookingham Lands Referendum Petition Close the Town Board meeting of July 10, 2025. Moved by McKeon, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Wed, Jun 25, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 14 |
Show 14 extracted eventsAccept the Supervisor's Report for the period May 1-31, 2025. Moved by Hamel, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Accept the Town Clerk's Report for the period May 1-31, 2025. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Approve the application for large assembly (mass gathering) for Red Hook Sea Raiders for a swim championship meet on August 2-3, 2025 at Recreation Park Pool. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 42-2025: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LARGE ASSEMBLY (MASS GATHERING) FOR RED HOOK SEA RAIDERS Approve the Professional Services Engineering Services Contract for preconstruction services with TND Engineering and Architecture for the trail project. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational Approve Engineering Preconstruction Services Contract Approve award of the Cookingham Community Solar Project bid to Harvest Power, LLC in the amount of $1,816,320. Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 43-2025: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AWARD FOR COOKINGHAM COMMUNITY SOLAR PROJECT Reschedule the Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 Town Board Meeting to Tuesday, July 15th, 2025. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Approve task order 2025-03 for rehabilitating the Water District No. 1 water tank. Moved by Hamel, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedoperational Approve Water Tank Rehabilitation Task Order Appoint Ross Gould to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending December 31, 2025. Moved by McKeon, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Appoint Betsy Brauer to the Greenway and Trails Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: 4-0 (1 abstain)passedprocedural Approve the adoption of a website privacy policy for the Town website. Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 44-2025: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF A WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY Approve the Police Services Agreement of 2025 between the Village of Red Hook and Town of Red Hook with a monthly reimbursement of $105,000.00. Moved by Hamel, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 45-2025: APPROVING POLICE SERVICES AGREEMENT OF 2025 BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF RED HOOK AND TOWN OF RED HOOK Enter into Attorney/Client Session. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit Attorney/Client Session. Moved by Kane, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Close the meeting. Moved by Solomon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Mon, Jun 9, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 4 |
Show 4 extracted eventsReaffirm SEQRA determination of nonsignificance regarding conveyance of Parcel 4 of Cookingham Farm East of Route 9. Moved by Testa, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 40-2025: RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING A SEQRA DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE REGARDING CONVEYANCE OF INTERESTS IN PROPERTY REGARDING PARCEL 4 of COOKINGHAM FARM EAST OF RT. 9 Approve the sale of Parcel 4 of Cookingham Farm to RUPCO, Inc. for $400,000 for development of affordable housing. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 41-2025: RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL FOR SALE OF A PORTION OF COOKINGHAM FARM EAST OF RT 9 DESCRIBED AS PARCEL 4 AS SHOWN ON FILED MAP 12797A AT A PURCHASE PRICE OF $400,000 TO RUPCO, INC. FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Schedule a special Town Board meeting for Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Close the meeting. Moved by McKeon, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Wed, May 28, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 10 |
Show 10 extracted eventsAuthorize the volunteer construction of a utility shed at the Recreation Park with Town funding for the remainder of costs beyond donations. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 36-2025: RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE UTILITY SHED PROJECT Authorize the Town Supervisor to work with Town consultants to formulate answers to Planning Board questions regarding the Red Hook Boat Club Coastal Assessment Form referral. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational Authorize Town Supervisor to respond to Planning Board CAF questions Amend the 2025 Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway Moneys to increase funding for road improvements on Woods, Adams, Jefferson, Grandmour and Seymour Roads. Moved by Testa, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 37-2025: RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2025 AGREEMENT FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY MONEYS Award contracts to A. Colarusso & Son, Inc. for asphalt paving and tack coat work on the 2025 Paving Project. Moved by Testa, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 38-2025: AUTHORIZING CONTRACT AWARD FOR 2025 PAVING PROJECT Authorize the Supervisor to execute a purchase order with Fenton Mobility Products Inc. for an electric van for the Enhanced Mobility Project using grant funding and General A Fund appropriation. Moved by McKeon, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 39-2025: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OGS PILOT ORDER FOR ELECTRIC VAN FOR ENHANCED MOBILITY PROJECT Appoint Alex Wolf and Kym Bradley-Rickard as members of the Conservation Advisory Council for terms ending December 31, 2026. Moved by Testa, seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Appoint Susan Simon as a member of the Ethics Board for a term ending December 31, 2029. Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Enter into Attorney/Client Session. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit Attorney/Client Session. Moved by Kane, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Close the meeting. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Fri, May 16, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 1 |
Show 1 extracted eventClose the public hearing regarding eminent domain acquisition of Red Hook Boat Club properties for waterfront park project. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Tue, May 13, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 1 |
Show 1 extracted eventClose the public hearing regarding the eminent domain acquisition of the Red Hook Boat Club properties for the proposed waterfront park project. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Mon, Apr 28, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 7 |
Show 7 extracted eventsAppoint Trish Dantzic to the Assessment Review Board for a term ending September 30th, 2027. Moved by Hamel, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Establish the Town Board as Lead Agency for environmental review of the proposed Red Hook Waterfront Park Project. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 31-2025: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING LEAD AGENCY REGARDING PROPOSED RED HOOK WATERFRONT PARK PROJECT Request the Town Planner to prepare the Draft Part 2 Environmental Assessment Form. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational Request Draft Part 2 Environmental Assessment Form Call for a public hearing on May 16, 2025 regarding the proposed acquisition by eminent domain of the Red Hook Boat Club property for the Red Hook Waterfront Park. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 32-2025: TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF RED HOOK RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR THE RED HOOK WATERFRONT PARK Enter into Attorney/Client Session. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit Attorney/Client Session. Moved by Kane, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Close the meeting. Moved by Kane, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Wed, Apr 23, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 10 |
Show 10 extracted eventsAccept the Supervisor's Report for the period of March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025. Moved by Hamel, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Accept the Town Clerk's Report for the period March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025. Moved by Kane, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Rename the Comprehensive Plan Committee to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee and appoint 11 members to 2-year terms ending December 31st, 2026. Moved by SolomonVote: 3-0 (1 abstain)passedprocedural Appoint Julia Solomon as the Chair of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee for a term ending December 31st, 2025. Moved by Kane, seconded by HamelVote: 3-0 (1 abstain)passedprocedural Authorize contract award to Van Etten Contracting, LLC for St. Margaret's Accessibility Improvements. Moved by Kane, seconded by SolomonVote: 3-0 (1 absent)passedformal_resolution 28-2025: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT AWARD FOR ST. MARGARETS ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS Approve a special meeting of the Town Board on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Moved by Hamel, seconded by KaneVote: 4-0 (1 absent)passedformal_resolution 29-2025: RESOLUTION APPROVING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF RED HOOK ON MONDAY APRIL 28, 2025 Authorize Historic Red Hook to install a Revolutionary War historic marker at Red Church Cemetery. Moved by Kane, seconded by SolomonVote: 4-0 (1 absent)passedformal_resolution 30-2025: RESOLUTION APPROVING HISTORIC MARKER AT RED CHURCH CEMETERY Enter into Attorney/Client Session. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit Attorney/Client Session. Moved by Kane, seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Close the meeting. Moved by Kane, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Wed, Mar 26, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 8 |
Show 8 extracted eventsApprove the adoption of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway Nomination and Corridor Management Plan. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 25-2025: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE HARRIET TUBMAN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD NEW YORK SCENIC BYWAY NOMINATION AND CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN Approve reduction of performance bonds for Tradition at Red Hook Sections 1 through 7 and conversion of DCWWA Section 6 performance bond to a one-year maintenance bond. Moved by Hamel, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 26-2025: RESOLUTION APPROVING PERFORMANCE BOND REDUCTION FOR TRADITION AT RED HOOK SECTIONS 1 THROUGH 7 AND DCWWA SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE BOND Authorize the solicitation of public bids for the Town of Red Hook Cookingham Community Solar Project with bids to be received on April 30, 2025. Moved by McKeon, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 27-2025: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC BIDS TOWN OF RED HOOK COOKINGHAM COMMUNITY SOLAR PROJECT Enter into Attorney/Client Session. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit Attorney/Client Session. Moved by Hamel, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Authorize the Supervisor to execute the letter of engagement with Hodgson Russ LLP as counsel for special projects. Moved by Testa, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedoperational Engagement of Hodgson Russ LLP for Special Projects Counsel Authorize the Supervisor to send a letter of support for the Empire State Development Grant opportunity. Moved by Testa, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedoperational Send Letter of Support for ESD Grant Opportunity Close the meeting. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Tue, Mar 11, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 8 |
Show 8 extracted eventsAccept the Supervisor's Report for February 1-28, 2025. Moved by Hamel, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Accept the Town Clerk's Report for February 1-28, 2025. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Authorize the solicitation of bids for St. Margaret's Accessibility Improvements project. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 22-2025: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR ST. MARGARET'S ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS Authorize the sale of a 1994 Woodchuck woodchipper to the Village of Tivoli for $3,000. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 23-2025: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF WOODCHIPPER BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF RED HOOK Approve joint appointment of Leslie Hill as Dog Control Officer and Patricia Wind as Deputy Dog Control Officer. Moved by Hamel, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 24-2025: RESOLUTION REGARDING DOG CONTROL OFFICERS Enter into Attorney/Client Session. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit Attorney/Client Session. Moved by Kane, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Close the meeting. Moved by Hamel, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Wed, Feb 26, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 9 |
Show 9 extracted eventsAuthorize the sale of surplus Highway Department equipment at auction. Moved by Testa, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 18-2025: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS ITEMS BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF RED HOOK Approve the application form for Large Assembly (Mass Gathering) permits under Town Code Chapter 44. Moved by Solomon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 19-2025: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LARGE ASSEMBLY (MASS GATHERING) TOWN OF RED HOOK TOWN CODE CHAPTER 44 Establish an ad hoc Comprehensive Plan Committee to support development of an updated comprehensive plan. Moved by Solomon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 20-2025: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE Enter into Executive Session to discuss the hire or fire of a particular firm. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Authorize a contract with Mid-Hudson Pattern for Progress, Inc. and Pace University's Land Use Law Center as planning consultant for the Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan Update. Moved by Solomon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 21-2025: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR PLANNING CONSULTANT FOR SMART GROWTH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Enter into Executive Session to discuss two matters under litigation: M&T Bank v. Town of Red Hook (Article 7 proceeding) and Red Hook Boat Club v. Town of Red Hook (Article 78 proceeding). Moved by Hamel, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit Executive Session. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Engage the firm of Keane & Beane in the matter of Red Hook Boat Club v. Town of Red Hook. Moved by Hamel, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedoperational Engage Keane & Beane for Red Hook Boat Club litigation Close the meeting. Moved by Testa, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Tue, Feb 11, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 15 |
Show 15 extracted eventsAccept the Supervisor's Report for January 2025. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Accept the Town Clerk's Report for January 2025. Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Open the public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant 2025. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Authorize submission of application for Fiscal Year 2025 Dutchess County Community Development Block Grant for sidewalk project. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: 3-0passedformal_resolution 11-2025: Resolution Authorizing Submission of Application for the Fiscal Year 2025 Dutchess County Community Development Block Grant Adopt a determination of non-significance for Local Law zoning amendments pursuant to SEQRA. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: 3-0passedformal_resolution 12-2025: Resolution Adopting a Determination of Non-Significance for Local Law Zoning Amendments Determine the proposed zoning action consistent with the Town's adopted Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedoperational Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Consistency Determination Approve the adoption of Local Law 1 of 2025, updating and amending the Town Zoning Law. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: 3-0passedformal_resolution 13-2025: Resolution Approving the Adoption of Local Law 1 of 2025, A Local Law Updating and Amending the Town Zoning Law Authorize Joule Assets Inc. to conduct a request for proposals for 2025 CCA energy program and authorize signature of Rider 3 to Joule Agreement. Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: 3-0passedformal_resolution 14-2025: Resolution Authorizing Joule Assets Inc. to Conduct a Request for Proposals Approve the Police Services Agreement of 2025 between the Village of Red Hook and the Town of Red Hook. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: 3-0passedformal_resolution 15-2025: Approving Police Services Agreement of 2025 Between the Village of Red Hook and Town of Red Hook Authorize the Supervisor to sign the interconnection contract with Central Hudson Gas and Energy for the Cookingham Community Solar Project. Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedoperational Interconnection Contract Authorization with Central Hudson Accept the road name Ralph Ellison Walk for a private road at Bard College. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: 3-0passedformal_resolution 16-2025: Resolution Accepting the Road Name Ralph Ellison Walk for a Private Road at Bard College Authorize agreement with Municipal Financial Advisor firm Fiscal Advisors and Marketing, Inc. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: 3-0passedformal_resolution 17-2025: Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Municipal Financial Advisor Enter into attorney/client session. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit attorney/client session. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Close the meeting. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Wed, Jan 29, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 23 |
Show 23 extracted eventsOpen the public hearing for Local Law D-3 (Proposed) of 2024. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: 4-0passedprocedural Close the public hearing for Local Law D-3 (Proposed) of 2024. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: 5-0passedprocedural Establish a date for public hearing regarding the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Application. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 10-2025: ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE 2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION Reappoint Mary Ann Johnson as Chair of the Agriculture and Open Space Advisory Board, term ending December 31, 2025. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Michael Robertson and R. Pete Hubbell as members of the Agriculture and Open Space Advisory Board, term ending December 31, 2026. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint R. Pete Hubbell as Chair of the Board of Assessment Review, term ending December 31, 2025. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Mary Ann Johnson as Chair of the CPF/PDR Advisory Committee, term ending December 31, 2025. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Laurie Husted as Chair of the Conservation Advisory Council, term ending December 31, 2025. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Appoint Jonathan Brady as a member of the Conservation Advisory Council, term ending December 31, 2025. Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Appoint Anna Dolen as Secretary of the Conservation Advisory Council. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Chris Gilbert as Chair of the Design Review/Hamlet Committee, term ending December 31, 2025, and reappoint Chris Gilbert and Emily Majer as members, term ending December 31, 2026. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Denis Collet as Chair of the Energy Committee, term ending December 31, 2025. Moved by McKeon, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Denis Collet, Jen Cavanaugh, Laurie Husted, Paul Cadden-Zimansky, and Graeme Miller as members of the Energy Committee, term ending December 31, 2026. Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Brenda Elsey as Chair of the Board of Ethics, term ending December 31, 2025. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Lisa Whalen as Chair of the Greenway and Trails Committee, term ending December 31, 2025. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Trish Dantzic and Adrienne Truscott as members of the Housing Committee, term ending December 31, 2026. Moved by Testa, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Paula Schoonmaker as Chair of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan Committee, term ending December 31, 2025. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Sam Phelan as Chair of the Planning Board, term ending December 31, 2025, and reappoint Sam Phelan as a member, term ending December 31, 2031. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Doug Strawinski as Chair of the Recreation Commission, term ending December 31, 2025, and reappoint Doug Strawinski and Shannon Miller as members, term ending December 31, 2026. Moved by Kane, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Cathy Michael as Chair of the Tree Preservation Commission, term ending December 31, 2025, and reappoint Karen Cadorette, Doug Traudt, Cathy Michael, and George Michael as members, term ending December 31, 2026. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Henry Van Parys as Chair of the Water District #1 Water Board, term ending December 31, 2025, reappoint Jerry Gilnack as Vice Chair, term ending December 31, 2025, and reappoint Ablen Amrod, Phillip A. McDougall, and Henry Van Parys as members, term ending December 31, 2026. Moved by Hamel, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Reappoint Kate Karakassis as Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term ending December 31, 2025, and reappoint George Philip Jahn as a member, term ending December 31, 2030. Moved by Hamel, seconded by McKeonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Close the meeting. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Wed, Jan 22, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 4 |
Show 4 extracted eventsAuthorize application for additional funding through Dutchess County Transportation Improvement Program for Saw Kill Road Bridge replacement and appropriate $140,000 local match. Moved by Testa, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 8-2025: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING THROUGH DUTCHESS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, COMMITMENT OF LOCAL SHARE, THE IMPLEMENTATION AND FUNDING IN THE FIRST INSTANCE OF 100% OF THE FEDERAL-AID AND STATE MARCHISELLI PROGRAM-AID ELIGIBLE COSTS, OF A TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL-AID PROJECT FOR SAW KILL ROAD BRIDGE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Continue with the existing MVP Silver 8 healthcare plan for the plan year of March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedoperational Continue MVP Silver 8 Healthcare Plan Authorize submission of an application for a NYS DOS Local Government Efficiency Grant for municipal sewer infrastructure project. Moved by Kane, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 9-2025: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A NYS DOS LOCAL GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY GRANT Close the meeting. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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| Tue, Jan 14, 2025 | Town Board | scheduled | | 17 |
Show 17 extracted eventsOpen the Public Hearing on Local Law D-2 (Proposed) of 2024. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Schedule a special Town Board meeting for Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 at 7:30 pm and extend the Public Hearing to January 29th, 2025 at 7:35 pm. Moved by McKeon, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Accept the Supervisor's Report for the period December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024. Moved by Hamel, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Accept the Town Clerk's Report for the period December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024. Moved by Kane, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Adopt Resolution No. 1 relating to Annual Reorganization for 2025. Moved by Kane, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 1-2025: RELATING TO ANNUAL REORGANIZATION Adopt Resolution No. 2 to approve 2025 Highway Expenditures. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 2-2025: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE 2025 HIGHWAY EXPENDITURES Authorize the sale of the Town's remaining interest in the shared 2006 chipper equipment per the intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Milan. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedoperational Sale of Town's Share of 2006 Chipper Adopt Resolution No. 3 establishing a date for a continued public hearing regarding Local Law D-3 (Proposed) of 2024. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 3-2025: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR A CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW D-3 (PROPOSED) OF 2024, A LOCAL LAW UPDATING AND AMENDING THE TOWN ZONING LAW Adopt Resolution No. 4 authorizing approval of the Central Hudson upgrade initial payment for the community solar array project. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 4-2025: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE CENTRAL HUDSON UPGRADE INITIAL PAYMENT AS DETERMINED BY THE COORDINATED ELECTRIC SYSTEM INTERCONNECTION REVIEW Adopt Resolution No. 5 approving the Task Order for Tighe and Bond Engineering Services for the Cookingham West Solar Project. Moved by Testa, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 5-2025: RESOLUTION APPROVING TASK ORDER FOR TIGHE AND BOND ENGINEERING SERVICES REGARDING COOKINGHAM WEST SOLAR PROJECT Authorize Supervisor McKeon to work with the Town Engineer to prepare an application for the Local Government Efficiency Grant for the shared infrastructure project to extend Sewer District No. 1 throughout the Traditional Neighborhood Development, requesting up to $500,000. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedoperational Local Government Efficiency Grant Application Authorization Adopt Resolution No. 7 authorizing implementation and funding of 100% of Federal-Aid and State Marchiselli Program-Aid eligible costs for the Saw Kill Road Bridge Supplemental Funding project. Moved by McKeon, seconded by TestaVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 7-2025: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND FUNDING IN THE FIRST INSTANCE OF 100% OF THE FEDERAL-AID AND STATE MARCHISELLI PROGRAM-AID ELIGIBLE COSTS, OF A TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL-AID PROJECT FOR SAW KILL ROAD BRIDGE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR Adopt Resolution No. 6 authorizing execution of a Rider to the Intermunicipal Cooperation Agreement regarding Public Access Northern Dutchess Area, Inc. Moved by McKeon, seconded by SolomonVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution 6-2025: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIDER TO THE INTERMUNICIPAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT REGARDING PUBLIC ACCESS NORTHERN DUTCHESS AREA, INC. Appoint Supervisor McKeon as the voting delegate with Councilmember Testa as the alternate for the Association of Towns. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Enter into Attorney/Client Session. Moved by McKeon, seconded by HamelVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Exit Attorney/Client Session. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural Close the meeting. Moved by McKeon, seconded by KaneVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
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