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Thursday, June 18, 2020

Meetings/Meetings/2020-06-18
Board of Trustees meeting

workshopBoard of Trustees Workshop (No Agenda)

7 agenda items · 3 motions · 2 substantive · 2 formal resolutions · 2 agenda items linked to adopted resolutions

Agenda (7 items)

Order reflects how the Board actually took items up at the meeting (which sometimes differs from the posted agenda — e.g. items brought forward when a guest is present).

#1Court Study UpdateInformationalNo vote recorded
Mayor provided update on shared court facilities project approved by the state, noting deadline of April 1, 2021 for compliance with new community policing legislation and executive order requirements.
Action
Expected: info_only
Mayor provided update on shared court facilities project approved by the state, noting deadline of April 1, 2021 for compliance with new community policing legislation and executive order requirements.
#2COVID-19 Phases and Building PlanInformationalNo vote recorded
Mayor presented formal building plan requiring all staff and public entering Village Hall to wear masks; those without masks to schedule appointments and meet elsewhere.
Action
Expected: info_only
Mayor presented formal building plan requiring all staff and public entering Village Hall to wear masks; those without masks to schedule appointments and meet elsewhere.
#3Cupcake Retirement for Treasurer Cindi ChiarellaInformationalNo vote recorded
Announced retirement celebration on Friday, June 26th, 11am–4pm for Treasurer Cindi Chiarella recognizing 28 years of public service.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announced retirement celebration on Friday, June 26th, 11am–4pm for Treasurer Cindi Chiarella recognizing 28 years of public service.
#4Resolution 14 – Authorize Mayor to Execute Real Estate Donation AgreementDraft resolutionAdopted
Authorize the Mayor to execute a real estate donation agreement to accept donation of the Red Hook Sewer Works treatment plant and surrounding acreage from Red Hook Commons Sewage-Works Corp. to enable construction of a second sewer plant and establish fixed operations and maintenance costs.
Action
Authorize the Mayor to execute a Real Estate Donation Agreement to accept the donation of the Red Hook Sewer Works plant and surrounding property to the Village of Red Hook.
Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by Norris
3-0passed
attached: Map, Plan & Report, Village of Red Hook Sewer System (C.T. Male Associates, dated February 15, 2017, last revised May 8, 2017)
#5Water Loop Project – Update and DiscussionInformationalNo vote recorded
Mayor provided update on two-year Water Loop Project involving easements and water sales agreements with TGS Associates and the Ross Family to construct a water loop on Route 9 to improve system delivery and capacity, with private parties covering construction costs except DOT permit fees.
Action
Expected: discussion
Mayor provided update on two-year Water Loop Project involving easements and water sales agreements with TGS Associates and the Ross Family to construct a water loop on Route 9 to improve system delivery and capacity, with private parties covering construction costs except DOT permit fees.
#6Resolution 15 – Authorize Mayor to Execute Easements and Contracts (Water Supply and Water Main Extension – Rt. 9 to Old Farm Road)Draft resolutionAdopted
Authorize the Mayor to execute easements and contracts with T.G.S. Associates Inc. and Red Hook Land Corp. for water supply and water main extension on Route 9 to Old Farm Road, enabling a water loop to improve system flow and serve new customers; Village to file DOT permit for directional drill crossing.
Action
Authorize the Mayor to execute easements and contracts for water supply and water main extension on Route 9 to Old Farm Road to facilitate a water loop and serve new customers.
Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by Trapp
4-0passed
attached: Project plan reviewed by Village Engineer
#7Mural at Route 9 / Route 199 – Community Dialogue and ReviewInformationalNo vote recorded
Mayor discussed claims that the 1996 mural at Route 9 / Route 199 (painted with private funds on private property) is being described as racist; Mayor is coordinating with artists, Historic Red Hook, historians, DC Human Rights Commission, and NAACP to organize community dialogue and review; final decision rests with building owner.
Action
Expected: discussion
Mayor discussed claims that the 1996 mural at Route 9 / Route 199 (painted with private funds on private property) is being described as racist; Mayor is coordinating with artists, Historic Red Hook, historians, DC Human Rights Commission, and NAACP to organize community dialogue and review; final decision rests with building owner.

Documents prepared for this meeting (2)

What happened (3 motions)

passedformal_resolution14-2020vote: 3-0
Authorize the Mayor to execute a Real Estate Donation Agreement to accept the donation of the Red Hook Sewer Works plant and surrounding property to the Village of Red Hook.
moved by Kovalchik · seconded by Norris
passedformal_resolution15-2020vote: 4-0
Authorize the Mayor to execute easements and contracts for water supply and water main extension on Route 9 to Old Farm Road to facilitate a water loop and serve new customers.
moved by Kovalchik · seconded by Trapp
passed
Adjourn the meeting.
moved by Kovalchik