monthly— Board of Trustees Meeting
24 agenda items · 13 motions · 9 substantive · 6 formal resolutions · 6 agenda items linked to adopted resolutions
Agenda (24 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
Pledge of Allegiance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Minute Approval – October 10, 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting, October 19, 2023 Board of Trustees Emergency Meeting, November 2, 2023 Board of Trustees Workshop MeetingNo vote recorded
Accept minutes from October 10, 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting, October 19, 2023 Board of Trustees Emergency Meeting, and November 2, 2023 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept minutes from October 10, 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting, October 19, 2023 Board of Trustees Emergency Meeting, and November 2, 2023 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
Related docs:
#3PUBLIC COMMENT – on agenda itemsNo vote recorded
Public comment on agenda items.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public comment on agenda items.
#4CIT/BEAT Agreement RenewalDraft resolutionNo vote recorded
Adopt a resolution to renew the CIT/BEAT Agreement.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt a resolution to renew the CIT/BEAT Agreement.
attached: resolution
#5Penflex – 2023-24 Service Fee AgreementContract reviewAdopted
Review and act on the Penflex 2023-24 Service Fee Agreement.
Action
Authorize the Mayor to sign the 2023-2024 Penflex service fee agreement.
Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Bradley-Rickard
unanimouspassed
#615 Prince St. – Notice from Building Dept. re: unsafe buildingDraft resolutionNo vote recorded
Adopt a resolution regarding the Building Department notice regarding an unsafe building at 15 Prince Street.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt a resolution regarding the Building Department notice regarding an unsafe building at 15 Prince Street.
attached: resolution
#7Village Parking Lot – revised rules- Local Law E – resolution to set Public HearingDraft resolutionAdopted
Adopt a resolution to set a public hearing on revised parking lot rules under Local Law E.
Action
Establish December 11, 2023 as the date for a public hearing on proposed Local Law E of 2023 regarding vehicle and traffic regulation amendments to parking lot regulations.
Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by Kjarval
4-0passed
#8Neighborhood Mixed Use – definition – Local Law D – FEAF, resolution to set Public HearingDraft resolutionAdopted
Adopt a resolution to set a public hearing on a Neighborhood Mixed Use definition amendment under Local Law D, with FEAF.
Action
Establish December 11, 2023 as the date for a public hearing on proposed Local Law D of 2023 to clarify the purposes and intent of the Neighborhood Mixed Use District.
Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Kjarval
4-0passed
attached: FEAF
#9Proposal for WWTP Capacity Study by Delaware EngineeringDraft resolutionAdopted
Adopt a resolution to engage Delaware Engineering for a WWTP Capacity Study.
Action
Approve a $15,000 feasibility study by Delaware Engineering to evaluate wastewater treatment plant capacity expansion, funded by ARPA funds.
Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by Appenzeller
4-0passed
attached: resolution
#10Traffic Study proposal for Speed Limit EvaluationDraft resolutionAdopted
Adopt a resolution to commission a traffic study for speed limit evaluation.
Action
Approve a $11,500 traffic study by Creighton Manning to evaluate speed limit reduction options, funded by ARPA funds.
Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Kjarval
4-0passed
attached: resolution
#11Zoning Board of Appeals Appointment – Janice PotterProposed motionAdopted
Appoint Janice Potter to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Action
Approve the appointment of Janice Potter to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the vacant seat with an existing term.
Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Appenzeller
unanimouspassed
#12Budget AdjustmentsProposed motionStill pending
Consider and approve budget adjustments.
Action
Expected: vote
Consider and approve budget adjustments.
#13Voucher Review & ApprovalNo vote recorded
Review and approve vouchers.
Action
Expected: vote
Review and approve vouchers.
#14Next Meetings: Workshop Meeting November 30, 2023, Village Board Meeting December 11, 2023InformationalNo vote recorded
Note upcoming meetings: Workshop Meeting November 30, 2023, and Village Board Meeting December 11, 2023.
Action
Expected: info_only
Note upcoming meetings: Workshop Meeting November 30, 2023, and Village Board Meeting December 11, 2023.
#15LORI URBIN – Treasurer's ReportNo vote recorded
Treasurer's Report by Lori Urbin.
Action
Expected: info_only
Treasurer's Report by Lori Urbin.
#16MAYOR SMYTHE – Police Report & Law Enforcement; Fire Department; Sewer Project; Red Hook Public Library; Personnel; Insurance; All Municipal Departments; Facilities–Building & GroundsNo vote recorded
Mayor's Report covering Police and Law Enforcement, Fire Department, Sewer Project, Red Hook Public Library, Personnel, Insurance, All Municipal Departments, and Facilities–Building & Grounds.
Action
Expected: info_only
Mayor's Report covering Police and Law Enforcement, Fire Department, Sewer Project, Red Hook Public Library, Personnel, Insurance, All Municipal Departments, and Facilities–Building & Grounds.
#17DEPUTY MAYOR KJARVAL– Highway Department; Red Hook Together; Town EDC; Human Relations Committee; Hardscrabble/Events Committee; Communications; Main Street CommitteeNo vote recorded
Deputy Mayor's Report covering Highway Department, Red Hook Together, Town EDC, Human Relations Committee, Hardscrabble/Events Committee, Communications, and Main Street Committee.
Action
Expected: info_only
Deputy Mayor's Report covering Highway Department, Red Hook Together, Town EDC, Human Relations Committee, Hardscrabble/Events Committee, Communications, and Main Street Committee.
#18TRUSTEE LAING – Materials Management; Water Department; Energy Sustainability; Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board; Sawkill Watershed CommunityNo vote recorded
Trustee Laing's Report covering Materials Management, Water Department, Energy Sustainability, Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board, and Sawkill Watershed Community.
Action
Expected: info_only
Trustee Laing's Report covering Materials Management, Water Department, Energy Sustainability, Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board, and Sawkill Watershed Community.
#19TRUSTEE BRADLEY-RICKARD – Sewer Department; Village Green; Village Speed Limit to 25mph InitiativeNo vote recorded
Trustee Bradley-Rickard's Report covering Sewer Department, Village Green, and Village Speed Limit to 25mph Initiative.
Action
Expected: info_only
Trustee Bradley-Rickard's Report covering Sewer Department, Village Green, and Village Speed Limit to 25mph Initiative.
#20TRUSTEE APPENZELLER - Planning/Zoning Reports, Building Department, Public Spaces Initiative Committee; Village of Red Hook Zoning Review CommitteeNo vote recorded
Trustee Appenzeller's Report covering Planning/Zoning Reports, Building Department, Public Spaces Initiative Committee, and Village of Red Hook Zoning Review Committee.
Action
Expected: info_only
Trustee Appenzeller's Report covering Planning/Zoning Reports, Building Department, Public Spaces Initiative Committee, and Village of Red Hook Zoning Review Committee.
Related docs:
- Red Hook Public Library Monthly Report — October 2023
- Village of Red Hook Water Treatment Facilities Monthly Report — November 1, 2023
- Village of Red Hook Wastewater System — September 2023 DEC Operation Report
- Village Green Committee Monthly Report — October 2023
- Building Department Monthly Trustee Report — October 2023
- Public Spaces Initiative October Board Update
#21GENERAL BUSINESSInformationalNo vote recorded
General business discussion.
Action
Expected: discussion
General business discussion.
#22PUBLIC COMMENTNo vote recorded
Public comment.
Action
Expected: discussion
Public comment.
#23EXECUTIVE SESSIONNo vote recorded
Executive session.
Action
Expected: unknown
Executive session.
#24ADJOURN MEETINGNo vote recorded
Adjourn meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn meeting.
Documents prepared for this meeting (13)
Operations reports (DMR / wastewater / water) (1)
Department reports (6)
- Mayor's Report — October 2023
- Red Hook Public Library Monthly Report — October 2023
- Village of Red Hook Water Treatment Facilities Monthly Report — November 1, 2023
- Village Green Committee Monthly Report — October 2023
- Speed Limit Initiative Monthly Report — October 2023
- Building Department Monthly Trustee Report — October 2023
What happened (13 motions)
passedvote: unanimous
Approve the minutes from the October 10, 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting, October 19, 2023 Emergency Meeting, and November 2, 2023 Workshop Meeting with corrections.
moved by Appenzeller · seconded by Bradley-Rickard
Extend the CIT/BEAT contract with Dutchess County for crisis intervention and behavioral assessment services through December 31, 2024.
moved by Bradley-Rickard · seconded by Appenzeller
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize the Mayor to sign the 2023-2024 Penflex service fee agreement.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Bradley-Rickard
Establish December 11, 2023 as the date for a public hearing on proposed Local Law E of 2023 regarding vehicle and traffic regulation amendments to parking lot regulations.
moved by Bradley-Rickard · seconded by Kjarval
Establish December 11, 2023 as the date for a public hearing on proposed Local Law D of 2023 to clarify the purposes and intent of the Neighborhood Mixed Use District.
moved by Appenzeller · seconded by Kjarval
Approve a $15,000 feasibility study by Delaware Engineering to evaluate wastewater treatment plant capacity expansion, funded by ARPA funds.
moved by Bradley-Rickard · seconded by Appenzeller
Approve a $11,500 traffic study by Creighton Manning to evaluate speed limit reduction options, funded by ARPA funds.
moved by Appenzeller · seconded by Kjarval
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Approve the appointment of Janice Potter to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the vacant seat with an existing term.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Appenzeller
Amend the General Fund budget to reallocate zoning department expenses and reflect surplus equipment sales.
moved by Bradley-Rickard · seconded by Appenzeller
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize the Mayor and Trustee Bradley-Rickard to sign a letter of support for Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County's grant proposal for the Climate Smart Communities program.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Appenzeller
passedvote: unanimous
Approve the payment of all Village bills after audit, including those presented at the November 2, 2023 workshop meeting.
moved by Bradley-Rickard · seconded by Kjarval
passedvote: unanimous
Accept the Treasurer's Report for October 31, 2023.
moved by Appenzeller · seconded by Bradley-Rickard
passedvote: unanimous
Adjourn the November 13, 2023 Village Board Meeting.
moved by Bradley-Rickard · seconded by Appenzeller