monthly— Board of Trustees Meeting and Public Hearing
23 agenda items · 16 motions · 6 substantive · 4 formal resolutions · 3 agenda items linked to adopted resolutions
Agenda (23 items)
Order reflects how the Board actually took items up at the meeting (which sometimes differs from the posted agenda — e.g. items brought forward when a guest is present).
#1PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCENo vote recorded
Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Minute Approval – April 10, 2023, Board of Trustees Public Hearing and Meeting, April 27, 2023 Board of Trustees Workshop MeetingNo vote recorded
Accept minutes from the April 10, 2023 Public Hearing and Meeting and April 27, 2023 Workshop Meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept minutes from the April 10, 2023 Public Hearing and Meeting and April 27, 2023 Workshop Meeting.
#3Local Law 'A' of 2023 – A Local Law to Permit Internally Illuminated Window SignsPublic hearing noticeNo vote recorded
Public hearing on Local Law 'A' of 2023 to permit internally illuminated window signs.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public hearing on Local Law 'A' of 2023 to permit internally illuminated window signs.
#4Local Law 'B' of 2023 - A Local Law to Regulate Animal Husbandry, Hens and HoneybeesPublic hearing noticeNo vote recorded
Public hearing on Local Law 'B' of 2023 to regulate animal husbandry, hens, and honeybees.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public hearing on Local Law 'B' of 2023 to regulate animal husbandry, hens, and honeybees.
#5In Memorial - Former Trustee Jay TrappInformationalNo vote recorded
Discussion or remarks in memory of former Trustee Jay Trapp.
Action
Expected: info_only
Discussion or remarks in memory of former Trustee Jay Trapp.
#6Red Hook School District Budget PresentationInformationalNo vote recorded
Presentation of the Red Hook School District Budget.
Action
Expected: info_only
Presentation of the Red Hook School District Budget.
#7Extension/1st Amendment to Water Interconnect IMA Agreement, dated 11/1/1991 Between Town & Village of Red HookContract reviewAdopted
Review and authorize extension or first amendment to the Water Interconnect IMA Agreement between Town and Village of Red Hook.
Action
Expected: vote
Review and authorize extension or first amendment to the Water Interconnect IMA Agreement between Town and Village of Red Hook.
#8Resolution to Accept Settlement of Litigation Vincent P. Zitz V. Village of Red HookDraft resolutionAdopted
Adopt a resolution to accept the settlement of litigation in the case Vincent P. Zitz v. Village of Red Hook.
Action
Authorize settlement of litigation Vincent P. Zitz v. Village of Red Hook for $2,475.00 and authorize counsel to execute stipulation.
Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Appenzeller
4-0passed
#9MOA with UPSEU Unions – Change in Health Insurance CompanyContract reviewAdopted
Review and authorize a Memorandum of Agreement with UPSEU Unions regarding a change in health insurance company.
Action
Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Agreement with UPSEU for health insurance carrier change from MVP to CDPHP effective May 1, 2023.
Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Appenzeller
4-0passed
#10Resolution to Establish a Lieutenant Position in the Red Hook Police DepartmentDraft resolutionNo vote recorded
Adopt a resolution to establish a Lieutenant position in the Red Hook Police Department.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt a resolution to establish a Lieutenant position in the Red Hook Police Department.
#11Resolution to Relevy Unpaid Utility BillsDraft resolutionNo vote recorded
Adopt a resolution to relevy unpaid utility bills.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt a resolution to relevy unpaid utility bills.
#12Budget AdjustmentsProposed motionStill pending
Approve budget adjustments.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve budget adjustments.
#13Next Meetings: Workshop Meeting May 25, 2023, Village Board Meeting June 5, 2023InformationalNo vote recorded
Note next scheduled meetings: Workshop Meeting on May 25, 2023 and Village Board Meeting on June 5, 2023.
Action
Expected: info_only
Note next scheduled meetings: Workshop Meeting on May 25, 2023 and Village Board Meeting on June 5, 2023.
#14LORI URBIN – Treasurer's ReportNo vote recorded
Treasurer Lori Urbin presents the Treasurer's Report.
Action
Expected: info_only
Treasurer Lori Urbin presents the Treasurer's Report.
#15MAYOR SMYTHE – Police Report & Law Enforcement, Fire Department, Personnel, Insurance & All Municipal Departments, Facilities – Building & Grounds, Sewer Project, Northern Dutchess Alliance (NDA) Executive CommitteeNo vote recorded
Mayor Smythe presents reports on Police and Law Enforcement, Fire Department, Personnel, Insurance, Municipal Departments, Building and Grounds Facilities, Sewer Project, and Northern Dutchess Alliance Executive Committee.
Action
Expected: info_only
Mayor Smythe presents reports on Police and Law Enforcement, Fire Department, Personnel, Insurance, Municipal Departments, Building and Grounds Facilities, Sewer Project, and Northern Dutchess Alliance Executive Committee.
#16TRUSTEE LAING – Materials Management; Water Department; Energy Sustainability; Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board; Sawkill Watershed CommunityNo vote recorded
Trustee Laing presents reports on Materials Management, Water Department, Energy Sustainability, Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board, and Sawkill Watershed Community.
Action
Expected: info_only
Trustee Laing presents reports on Materials Management, Water Department, Energy Sustainability, Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board, and Sawkill Watershed Community.
#17TRUSTEE KJARVAL– Highway Department; Red Hook Together; Town EDC; Human Relations Committee; Hardscrabble/Events Committee; Red Hook Public Library; Communications; Main Street CommitteeNo vote recorded
Trustee Kjarval presents reports on Highway Department, Red Hook Together, Town Economic Development Council, Human Relations Committee, Hardscrabble/Events Committee, Red Hook Public Library, Communications, and Main Street Committee.
Action
Expected: info_only
Trustee Kjarval presents reports on Highway Department, Red Hook Together, Town Economic Development Council, Human Relations Committee, Hardscrabble/Events Committee, Red Hook Public Library, Communications, and Main Street Committee.
#18TRUSTEE BRADLEY-RICKARD – Sewer Department; Village Green; Village Speed Limit to 25mph InitiativeNo vote recorded
Trustee Bradley-Rickard presents reports on Sewer Department, Village Green, and Village Speed Limit to 25mph Initiative.
Action
Expected: info_only
Trustee Bradley-Rickard presents reports on Sewer Department, Village Green, and Village Speed Limit to 25mph Initiative.
#19TRUSTEE APPENZELLER - Planning/Zoning Reports, Public Spaces Initiative Committee; Village of Red Hook Zoning Review CommitteeNo vote recorded
Trustee Appenzeller presents Planning and Zoning reports, Public Spaces Initiative Committee report, and Village of Red Hook Zoning Review Committee report.
Action
Expected: info_only
Trustee Appenzeller presents Planning and Zoning reports, Public Spaces Initiative Committee report, and Village of Red Hook Zoning Review Committee report.
Related docs:
- Red Hook Together and Human Relations Committee Reports — May 2023
- Village of Red Hook Water Treatment Facilities Monthly Report — May 2, 2023
- Village of Red Hook Water & Wastewater Treatment Monthly Report — May 2, 2023
- Village Green Committee May Report — April 2023
- Village of Red Hook Building Department Monthly Trustee Report — April 2023
#20PUBLIC COMMENTNo vote recorded
Public comment period.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public comment period.
#21EXECUTIVE SESSIONNo vote recorded
Executive session.
Action
Expected: unknown
Executive session.
#22VOUCHER REVIEW & APPROVALNo vote recorded
Review and approve vouchers.
Action
Expected: vote
Review and approve vouchers.
#23ADJOURN MEETINGNo vote recorded
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.
Documents prepared for this meeting (13)
Operations reports (DMR / wastewater / water) (2)
Department reports (5)
- Red Hook Infrastructure – Sewer Project Monthly Report — April 2023
- Highway Department Monthly Report — April 2023
- Village of Red Hook Water Treatment Facilities Monthly Report — May 2, 2023
- Village of Red Hook Water & Wastewater Treatment Monthly Report — May 2, 2023
- Village of Red Hook Building Department Monthly Trustee Report — April 2023
Trustee + committee reports (3)
What happened (16 motions)
passedvote: unanimous
Approve the minutes from the April 10, 2023 Board of Trustees Public Hearing and Meeting and the April 27, 2023 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
moved by Appenzeller · seconded by Laing
passedvote: unanimous
Open the public hearing for Local Law 'A' of 2023, A Local Law to Permit Internally Illuminated Window Signs.
moved by Appenzeller · seconded by Kjarval
passedvote: unanimous
Close the public hearing for Local Law 'A' of 2023, A Local Law to Permit Internally Illuminated Window Signs.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Appenzeller
passedvote: unanimous
Open the public hearing for Local Law 'B' of 2023, A Local Law to Regulate Animal Husbandry, Hens and Honeybees.
moved by Laing · seconded by Appenzeller
passedvote: unanimous
Continue the public hearing for Local Law 'B' of 2023, A Local Law to Regulate Animal Husbandry, Hens and Honeybees to the June 12, 2023 Board of Trustee meeting.
moved by Laing · seconded by Appenzeller
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize the Mayor to sign the extension to the Water Interconnect Inter-Municipal Agreement dated November 1, 1991 between Town and Village of Red Hook.
moved by Laing · seconded by Appenzeller
Authorize settlement of litigation Vincent P. Zitz v. Village of Red Hook for $2,475.00 and authorize counsel to execute stipulation.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Appenzeller
Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Agreement with UPSEU for health insurance carrier change from MVP to CDPHP effective May 1, 2023.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Appenzeller
Amend General, Water, and Sewer Fund budgets to reflect current information and expenses.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Laing
passedvote: unanimous
Accept the Treasurer's Report for April 30, 2023.
moved by Appenzeller · seconded by Laing
passedvote: unanimous
Pay all Village bills after audit.
moved by Laing · seconded by Appenzeller
passedvote: unanimous
Go into Executive Session to discuss union/personnel negotiations.
moved by Laing · seconded by Appenzeller
passedvote: unanimous
Return to the public meeting from Executive Session.
moved by Appenzeller · seconded by Laing
Create position of Full-Time Police Lieutenant, set salaries, and appoint Sergeant Patrick Hildenbrand to Lieutenant and Officer Travis Sterritt to Sergeant positions effective June 1, 2023.
moved by Appenzeller · seconded by Laing
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with UPSEU to set pay rates for Lieutenant and Sergeant positions.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Laing
passedvote: unanimous
Adjourn the May 8, 2023 Village Board Meeting at 9:09pm.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Laing