monthly— Board of Trustees Meeting & Public Hearings
24 agenda items · 15 motions · 5 substantive · 3 formal resolutions · 5 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
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Action
Expected: info_only
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2Minute Approval – November 30, 2023 Board of Trustees Workshop MeetingNo vote recorded
Approve the minutes from the November 30, 2023 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve the minutes from the November 30, 2023 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
#3Local Law 'D'- A Local Law to Clarify the Purposes and Intent of the Neighborhood Mixed Use DistrictPublic hearing noticeAdopted
Hold public hearing on Local Law 'D' to clarify the purposes and intent of the Neighborhood Mixed Use District.
Action
Adopt Local Law 4 of 2023, entitled A Local Law to Clarify the Purposes and Intent of the Neighborhood Mixed Use District and issue a Negative Declaration under SEQRA.
Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Laing
5-0passed
attached: Full Environmental Assessment Forms – Part 2, Full Environmental Assessment Forms – Part 3
#4Resolution to Adopt – Local Law 'D' Full Environmental Assessment FormsDraft resolutionNo vote recorded
Adopt a resolution approving the Full Environmental Assessment Forms for Local Law 'D'.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt a resolution approving the Full Environmental Assessment Forms for Local Law 'D'.
attached: Resolution
#5Local Law 'E'- Vehicle and Traffic Regulation AmendmentsPublic hearing noticeAdopted
Hold public hearing on Local Law 'E' regarding vehicle and traffic regulation amendments.
Action
Expected: info_only
Hold public hearing on Local Law 'E' regarding vehicle and traffic regulation amendments.
#6Resolution to Adopt – Local Law 'E' Vehicle and Traffic Regulation AmendmentsDraft resolutionAdopted
Adopt a resolution to approve Local Law 'E' vehicle and traffic regulation amendments.
Action
Adopt Local Law 5 of 2023, entitled Vehicle and Traffic Regulation Amendment, modifying parking regulations in the Village parking lot.
Moved by Laing, seconded by Appenzeller
5-0passed
attached: Resolution
#7Remembrance: Donald HansonInformationalNo vote recorded
Observe a remembrance for Donald Hanson.
Action
Expected: info_only
Observe a remembrance for Donald Hanson.
#8Archtop Fiber PresentationInformationalNo vote recorded
Receive a presentation from Archtop Fiber.
Action
Expected: discussion
Receive a presentation from Archtop Fiber.
#9Resolution – Pay week shiftDraft resolutionNo vote recorded
Adopt a resolution regarding pay week shift.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt a resolution regarding pay week shift.
#10Dutchess County Bus Route Changes – Elimination of Service to Red HookInformationalNo vote recorded
Discuss Dutchess County bus route changes resulting in elimination of service to Red Hook.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss Dutchess County bus route changes resulting in elimination of service to Red Hook.
#11Cherry & Graves Street Water Upgrades BidsContract reviewAdopted
Review bids for Cherry & Graves Street water upgrades.
Action
Accept the low bid from Amity Construction for the Cherry and Graves Street Water Upgrades project (Contract 2G) for base bid, bid alternates 1 and 2 totaling $1,003,560.
Moved by Smythe, seconded by Laing
unanimouspassed
#12T-Mobile First Amendment to Site Lease AgreementContract reviewAdopted
Review and approve the first amendment to the T-Mobile site lease agreement.
Action
Authorize the Mayor to sign the T-Mobile First Amendment to Site Lease Agreement to increase rent for proposed equipment upgrade.
Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Laing
unanimouspassed
#13Budget AdjustmentsProposed motionStill pending
Approve budget adjustments.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve budget adjustments.
#14Next Meetings: Workshop Meeting December 28, 2023, Board Meeting January 8, 2024No vote recorded
Announce next scheduled meetings: workshop on December 28, 2023, and board meeting on January 8, 2024.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announce next scheduled meetings: workshop on December 28, 2023, and board meeting on January 8, 2024.
#15LORI URBIN – Treasurer's ReportNo vote recorded
Receive Treasurer's Report from Lori Urbin.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive Treasurer's Report from 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
Receive reports from Mayor Smythe on police and law enforcement, fire department, sewer project, Red Hook Public Library, personnel, insurance, all municipal departments, and facilities and building and grounds.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive reports from Mayor Smythe on police and law enforcement, fire department, sewer project, Red Hook Public Library, personnel, insurance, all municipal departments, and facilities and building and grounds.
Related docs:
- Red Hook Infrastructure – Sewer Project Monthly Report — November 2023
- Red Hook Public Library Monthly Report — November 2023
- Village of Red Hook Water Treatment Facilities Monthly Report — December 1, 2023
- Village of Red Hook Highway Department Monthly Report — November 2023
- Sewer Department Monthly Report — November 2023
- Village of Red Hook Building Department Monthly Trustee Report — November 2023
#17DEPUTY MAYOR KJARVAL– Highway Department; Red Hook Together; Town EDC; Human Relations Committee; Hardscrabble/Events Committee; Communications; Main Street CommitteeNo vote recorded
Receive reports from Deputy Mayor Kjarval on highway department, Red Hook Together, Town EDC, Human Relations Committee, Hardscrabble/Events Committee, communications, and Main Street Committee.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive reports from Deputy Mayor Kjarval on 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
Receive reports from Trustee Laing on materials management, water department, energy sustainability, Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board, and Sawkill Watershed Community.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive reports from Trustee Laing on 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 Initiative, Greenway Trails CommitteeNo vote recorded
Receive reports from Trustee Bradley-Rickard on sewer department, Village Green, Village Speed Limit to 25mph Initiative, and Greenway Trails Committee.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive reports from Trustee Bradley-Rickard on sewer department, Village Green, Village Speed Limit to 25mph Initiative, and Greenway Trails Committee.
#20TRUSTEE APPENZELLER - Planning/Zoning Reports, Building Department, Public Spaces Initiative Committee; Village of Red Hook Zoning Review CommitteeNo vote recorded
Receive reports from Trustee Appenzeller on planning and zoning, building department, Public Spaces Initiative Committee, and Village of Red Hook Zoning Review Committee.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive reports from Trustee Appenzeller on planning and zoning, building department, Public Spaces Initiative Committee, and Village of Red Hook Zoning Review Committee.
#21PUBLIC COMMENTNo vote recorded
Open floor for public comment.
Action
Expected: info_only
Open floor for public comment.
#22EXECUTIVE SESSION - NegotiationsNo vote recorded
Enter executive session to discuss negotiations.
Action
Expected: info_only
Enter executive session to discuss negotiations.
#23VOUCHER REVIEW & APPROVALNo vote recorded
Review and approve vouchers.
Action
Expected: vote
Review and approve vouchers.
#24ADJOURN MEETINGNo vote recorded
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.
Documents prepared for this meeting (16)
Operations reports (DMR / wastewater / water) (2)
Department reports (10)
- Mayor's Report — November 2023
- Red Hook Infrastructure – Sewer Project Monthly Report — November 2023
- Red Hook Public Library Monthly Report — November 2023
- Village of Red Hook Water Treatment Facilities Monthly Report — December 1, 2023
- Village of Red Hook Highway Department Monthly Report — November 2023
- Village Green Committee Monthly Report — November 2023
- Sewer Department Monthly Report — November 2023
- Speed Limit Initiative Monthly Report — November 2023
- Climate Smart Communities Monthly Report — November 2023
- Village of Red Hook Building Department Monthly Trustee Report — November 2023
What happened (15 motions)
passedvote: unanimous
Approve the minutes from the November 30, 2023 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
moved by Appenzeller · seconded by Laing
passedvote: unanimous
Open the public hearing for Local Law 'D' – A Local Law to Clarify the Purposes and Intent of the Neighborhood Mixed Use District.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Appenzeller
passedvote: unanimous
Close the public hearing for Local Law 'D' – A Local Law to Clarify the Purposes and Intent of the Neighborhood Mixed Use District.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Appenzeller
Adopt Local Law 4 of 2023, entitled A Local Law to Clarify the Purposes and Intent of the Neighborhood Mixed Use District and issue a Negative Declaration under SEQRA.
moved by Appenzeller · seconded by Laing
passedvote: unanimous
Open the public hearing for Local Law 'E' – Vehicle and Traffic Regulation Amendments.
moved by Laing · seconded by Appenzeller
passedvote: unanimous
Close the public hearing for Local Law 'E' – Vehicle and Traffic Regulation Amendments.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Appenzeller
Adopt Local Law 5 of 2023, entitled Vehicle and Traffic Regulation Amendment, modifying parking regulations in the Village parking lot.
moved by Laing · seconded by Appenzeller
Approve one-time additional leave day for Highway and non-union Village Full-Time employees to compensate for transition to Thursday pay week ending.
moved by Appenzeller · seconded by Kjarval
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Accept the low bid from Amity Construction for the Cherry and Graves Street Water Upgrades project (Contract 2G) for base bid, bid alternates 1 and 2 totaling $1,003,560.
moved by Smythe · seconded by Laing
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize the Mayor to sign the T-Mobile First Amendment to Site Lease Agreement to increase rent for proposed equipment upgrade.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Laing
passedvote: unanimous
Accept the Treasurer's Report for November 30, 2023.
moved by Appenzeller · seconded by Laing
passedvote: unanimous
Pay all Village bills after audit.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Appenzeller
passedvote: unanimous
Go into executive session to discuss property negotiations.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Appenzeller
passedvote: unanimous
Return to public session.
moved by Laing · seconded by Appenzeller
passedvote: unanimous
Adjourn the December 11, 2023 Village Board Meeting.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Laing