monthly— Board of Trustees Meeting (No Agenda)
30 agenda items · 5 motions · 0 substantive · 0 formal resolutions
Agenda (30 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).
#1Approval of Village Board Meeting minutes dated April 12, 2021 and April 29, 2021No vote recorded
Approve meeting minutes from April 12 and April 29, 2021.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve meeting minutes from April 12 and April 29, 2021.
#2Red Hook Central School District (RHCSD) presentation: Budget, elections, and updatesInformationalNo vote recorded
Receive presentation from RHCSD representatives on tax cap budget 2021-2022, property tax projections, contingent budget options, ballot items, federal stimulus funding, and voter registration and election logistics.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive presentation from RHCSD representatives on tax cap budget 2021-2022, property tax projections, contingent budget options, ballot items, federal stimulus funding, and voter registration and election logistics.
#3Tivoli Free Library request for tax levy increaseInformationalNo vote recorded
Receive presentation from Tivoli Free Library Board Member requesting modest increase of $3,500 in tax levy, requesting Board vote for Proposition #3 on School Budget vote.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive presentation from Tivoli Free Library Board Member requesting modest increase of $3,500 in tax levy, requesting Board vote for Proposition #3 on School Budget vote.
#4Discussion of remote meeting continuance and CDC guidelinesInformationalNo vote recorded
Mayor-elect Karen Smythe addressed continuance of remote meetings and in-person meeting possibilities subject to CDC guidelines; noted Executive Order for open meetings continued through June 5, 2021.
Action
Expected: discussion
Mayor-elect Karen Smythe addressed continuance of remote meetings and in-person meeting possibilities subject to CDC guidelines; noted Executive Order for open meetings continued through June 5, 2021.
#5Treasurer's ReportNo vote recorded
Review and approve monthly account balances, reserve checking balances, and monthly expenses for general fund, water fund, trust & agency, and sewer accounts.
Action
Expected: vote
Review and approve monthly account balances, reserve checking balances, and monthly expenses for general fund, water fund, trust & agency, and sewer accounts.
#6Police ReportNo vote recorded
Review monthly police incident and arrest statistics for Village of Red Hook, Town of Red Hook, and Tivoli; receive status update on new police vehicle purchase order.
Action
Expected: info_only
Review monthly police incident and arrest statistics for Village of Red Hook, Town of Red Hook, and Tivoli; receive status update on new police vehicle purchase order.
#7Personnel: Part-time seasonal Highway Department positionsInformationalNo vote recorded
Report on Village seeking part-time seasonal help with Highway Department; noted limited interest but couple of applications under review for non-civil service labor positions.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Village seeking part-time seasonal help with Highway Department; noted limited interest but couple of applications under review for non-civil service labor positions.
#8Planning and Zoning ReportNo vote recorded
Review monthly building permits (12), certificates of occupancy (0), certificates of compliance (9), municipal searches (8), and fire inspections (45); report fee collection of $2,350.00.
Action
Expected: info_only
Review monthly building permits (12), certificates of occupancy (0), certificates of compliance (9), municipal searches (8), and fire inspections (45); report fee collection of $2,350.00.
#9Water/Sewer/Materials Management ReportNo vote recorded
Review monthly garbage and recycling collection, water treatment volume and bacteriological testing results, sodium hypochlorite usage, and discussion of Level II EV Charging Station proposal.
Action
Expected: info_only
Review monthly garbage and recycling collection, water treatment volume and bacteriological testing results, sodium hypochlorite usage, and discussion of Level II EV Charging Station proposal.
#10Red Hook TogetherNo vote recorded
Report on May discussion theme 'Sustainability' with Laurie Husted as moderator; discussed intertwining of environmental, equity, and economic sustainability and community engagement.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on May discussion theme 'Sustainability' with Laurie Husted as moderator; discussed intertwining of environmental, equity, and economic sustainability and community engagement.
#11Human Relations CommitteeNo vote recorded
Report on initial brainstorming session on May 7 discussing committee roles, organizational goals, and membership requirements; noted presentations from Dutchess County Human Rights Commission.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on initial brainstorming session on May 7 discussing committee roles, organizational goals, and membership requirements; noted presentations from Dutchess County Human Rights Commission.
#12Parks/Public Arts CommitteeNo vote recorded
Report on initial Parks/Public Arts Committee meetings with good ideas developed; noted process of selecting members and identifying multiple projects with need to locate revenue sources.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on initial Parks/Public Arts Committee meetings with good ideas developed; noted process of selecting members and identifying multiple projects with need to locate revenue sources.
#13Village Green Committee Monthly ReportNo vote recorded
Report on April 2021 budget account balances, spring tree planting activities, 2021 Annual Spring Planting Day and Arbor Day Celebration held April 24 with eight trees planted; acknowledgement of 19th consecutive year Tree City USA designation.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on April 2021 budget account balances, spring tree planting activities, 2021 Annual Spring Planting Day and Arbor Day Celebration held April 24 with eight trees planted; acknowledgement of 19th consecutive year Tree City USA designation.
#14Highway Department Monthly ReportNo vote recorded
Report on brush and leaf pick-up completion, street and parking lot sweeping, NYS DOT traffic signal generator installation notification, purchase of 2021 Dodge Ram truck and plow through Salisbury Bank Line of Credit, and scrap metal revenue.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on brush and leaf pick-up completion, street and parking lot sweeping, NYS DOT traffic signal generator installation notification, purchase of 2021 Dodge Ram truck and plow through Salisbury Bank Line of Credit, and scrap metal revenue.
#15Intermunicipal Task Force (ITF) Red Hook Infrastructure Monthly ReportInformationalNo vote recorded
Report on Red Hook Sewer Project progress including Bond Resolution publication, funding applications, amended Map Plan and Report sign-off, and Public Hearing scheduled for May 17, 2021; report on ITF meeting and recommendation to disband subject to reinstatement.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on Red Hook Sewer Project progress including Bond Resolution publication, funding applications, amended Map Plan and Report sign-off, and Public Hearing scheduled for May 17, 2021; report on ITF meeting and recommendation to disband subject to reinstatement.
#16Town of Red Hook Zoning Review Committee (RHT-ZRC) Monthly ReportNo vote recorded
Report that no meetings held during April 2021.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report that no meetings held during April 2021.
#17Community Preservation Fund (CPF) Advisory Board Monthly ReportNo vote recorded
Report that no meetings held during April 2021; note current fund balance of $2,099,615.32 as of April 30, 2021.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report that no meetings held during April 2021; note current fund balance of $2,099,615.32 as of April 30, 2021.
#18Saw Kill Watershed Community (SKWC) Monthly ReportNo vote recorded
Report that no meetings held during April 2021; report circulation of Issue 16 (April 21, 2021) SKWC Newsletter including Earth Day, Project Drawdown, Amphibian Migration Project, and Earth Day media events.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report that no meetings held during April 2021; report circulation of Issue 16 (April 21, 2021) SKWC Newsletter including Earth Day, Project Drawdown, Amphibian Migration Project, and Earth Day media events.
#19Town of Red Hook Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Working Group Monthly ReportNo vote recorded
Report that no meetings held during April 2021; report ongoing wait for review and comments from NYS Department of State on proposed LWRP amendment.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report that no meetings held during April 2021; report ongoing wait for review and comments from NYS Department of State on proposed LWRP amendment.
#20Northern Dutchess Alliance (NDA) Executive Committee Monthly ReportNo vote recorded
Report that no meetings held during April 2021.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report that no meetings held during April 2021.
#21Village of Red Hook Zoning Review Committee (RHV-ZRC) Monthly ReportNo vote recorded
Report that no meetings held during April 2021; report on proposed amendments to Chapter 200 – Zoning Code including Gateway District changes, use and bulk regulation amendments, Live/Work Units, Neighborhood Mixed-Use District additions, and shed bulk regulations.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report that no meetings held during April 2021; report on proposed amendments to Chapter 200 – Zoning Code including Gateway District changes, use and bulk regulation amendments, Live/Work Units, Neighborhood Mixed-Use District additions, and shed bulk regulations.
#22Continuation of Fire Contract (2021-2023 Fire Protection Contract): Public HearingPublic hearing noticeTabledtabled-from-prior
Postpone public hearing on Fire Protection Contract from this date to Monday, June 14, 2021 at 7:00pm.
Action
Expected: vote
Postpone public hearing on Fire Protection Contract from this date to Monday, June 14, 2021 at 7:00pm.
#23Sewer UpdateInformationalNo vote recorded
Review sewer project status including scheduled May 17, 2021 public meeting for Apportionment Resolution with Engineer presentation; confirm new Map Plan & Report distributed; discuss 0% interest funding, bond resolution, and project timeline and award.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review sewer project status including scheduled May 17, 2021 public meeting for Apportionment Resolution with Engineer presentation; confirm new Map Plan & Report distributed; discuss 0% interest funding, bond resolution, and project timeline and award.
#24Water Loop UpdateInformationalNo vote recorded
Report on pickup of fully executed contracts and easements for Water Loop project that will run full circle of water from Route 9 through Traditions and back up; confirm necessary traffic control arrangements.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report on pickup of fully executed contracts and easements for Water Loop project that will run full circle of water from Route 9 through Traditions and back up; confirm necessary traffic control arrangements.
#25Annual Water Quality ReportInformationalNo vote recorded
Circulate Annual Water Quality Report to the public.
Action
Expected: info_only
Circulate Annual Water Quality Report to the public.
#26Mayor transition: Resignation of Edward Blundell and formal assumption of office by Karen SmytheInformationalNo vote recorded
Acknowledge Mayor Blundell's formal resignation letter effective 12:00pm on May 21, 2021, and assumption of office by Mayor-elect Karen Smythe effective 12:01pm May 21, 2021; coordinate transition with Gmail rollover and consulting arrangement.
Action
Expected: info_only
Acknowledge Mayor Blundell's formal resignation letter effective 12:00pm on May 21, 2021, and assumption of office by Mayor-elect Karen Smythe effective 12:01pm May 21, 2021; coordinate transition with Gmail rollover and consulting arrangement.
#27Committee reports and liaison updatesNo vote recorded
Receive reports from new committees; liaison reports to follow.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive reports from new committees; liaison reports to follow.
#28Contract negotiations update: Police and HighwayInformationalNo vote recorded
Report that negotiations continue for both Police and Highway Department contracts.
Action
Expected: info_only
Report that negotiations continue for both Police and Highway Department contracts.
#29Approval of bills following auditNo vote recorded
Approve payment of bills following audit; vouchers signed by all Board Members.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve payment of bills following audit; vouchers signed by all Board Members.
#30AdjournmentNo vote recorded
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn the meeting.
Documents prepared for this meeting (2)
Other working drafts (2)
What happened (5 motions)
passedvote: unanimous
Approve the Village Board meeting minutes dated April 12, 2021 and April 29, 2021.
moved by Blundell · seconded by Kovalchik
passedvote: unanimous
Postpone the public hearing on the Fire Protection Contract and reschedule it for Monday, June 14, 2021 at 7:00pm.
moved by Blundell · seconded by Kovalchik
passedvote: unanimous
Approve the Treasurer's report as submitted by the Village Treasurer.
moved by Blundell · seconded by Noonan
passedvote: unanimous
Pay bills after audit.
moved by Blundell · seconded by Kovalchik
passedvote: unanimous
Adjourn the May 10, 2021 Village Board meeting.
moved by Kovalchik · seconded by Blundell