monthly— Board of Trustees Meeting
20 agenda items · 12 motions · 6 substantive · 3 formal resolutions · 2 agenda items linked to adopted resolutions
Agenda (20 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 24, 2024 Board of Trustees Workshop MeetingNo vote recorded
Accept minutes from the October 24, 2024 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept minutes from the October 24, 2024 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
Related docs:
#3PUBLIC COMMENTNo vote recorded
Public comment period.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment period.
#42024-2025 Seasonal All-Night Parking Law Towing ContractContract reviewAdopted
Review and authorize the 2024-2025 seasonal all-night parking law towing contract.
Action
Expected: vote
Review and authorize the 2024-2025 seasonal all-night parking law towing contract.
#5Penflex Service AgreementContract reviewAdopted
Review and authorize the Penflex Service Agreement.
Action
Authorize the Mayor to sign the Penflex Service Fee Agreement for the 2024-2025 Service Award Program Administration.
Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Appenzeller
unanimouspassed
#6Resolution Abolishing the Village CourtDraft resolutionNo vote recorded
Adopt a resolution to abolish the Village Court.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt a resolution to abolish the Village Court.
#7Village Treasurer (Resolution)Draft resolutionNo vote recorded
Adopt a resolution regarding the Village Treasurer.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt a resolution regarding the Village Treasurer.
attached: Resolution
#8ARPA FundingInformationalNo vote recorded
Discussion of ARPA funding.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of ARPA funding.
#9Budget Adjustments (Resolution)Draft resolutionStill pending
Adopt a resolution authorizing budget adjustments.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt a resolution authorizing budget adjustments.
attached: Resolution
#10Next Meetings: Workshop Meeting November 21, 2024, Board Meeting December 9, 2024No vote recorded
Schedule next meetings for November 21, 2024 (Workshop) and December 9, 2024 (Board).
Action
Expected: info_only
Schedule next meetings for November 21, 2024 (Workshop) and December 9, 2024 (Board).
#11LORI URBIN – Treasurer's ReportNo vote recorded
Receive Treasurer's Report from Lori Urbin.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive Treasurer's Report from Lori Urbin.
#12MAYOR SMYTHE – Police Report & Law Enforcement; Fire Department; Sewer Project; Red Hook Public Library; Abrahams Park Task Force; Personnel; Insurance; All Municipal Departments; Facilities–Building & Grounds, TaxesNo vote recorded
Receive reports from Mayor Smythe on police and law enforcement, fire department, sewer project, Red Hook Public Library, Abrahams Park Task Force, personnel, insurance, municipal departments, and facilities and tax matters.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive reports from Mayor Smythe on police and law enforcement, fire department, sewer project, Red Hook Public Library, Abrahams Park Task Force, personnel, insurance, municipal departments, and facilities and tax matters.
#13DEPUTY 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.
#14TRUSTEE 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.
#15TRUSTEE BRADLEY-RICKARD – Sewer Department; Village Green; Village Speed Limit to 25mph Initiative, Greenway & Trails Committee, Climate Smart Communities TaskforceNo vote recorded
Receive reports from Trustee Bradley-Rickard on Sewer Department, Village Green, Village Speed Limit to 25mph Initiative, Greenway & Trails Committee, and Climate Smart Communities Taskforce.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive reports from Trustee Bradley-Rickard on Sewer Department, Village Green, Village Speed Limit to 25mph Initiative, Greenway & Trails Committee, and Climate Smart Communities Taskforce.
#16TRUSTEE 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/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/Zoning, Building Department, Public Spaces Initiative Committee, and Village of Red Hook Zoning Review Committee.
#17PUBLIC COMMENTNo vote recorded
Public comment period.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment period.
#18EXECUTIVE SESSION – Review Union (United Public Service Employees Unions [Public Works, Police]) NegotiationsNo vote recorded
Enter executive session to review union negotiations for United Public Service Employees Unions representing Public Works and Police.
Action
Expected: info_only
Enter executive session to review union negotiations for United Public Service Employees Unions representing Public Works and Police.
#19VOUCHER REVIEW & APPROVALNo vote recorded
Review and approve vouchers.
Action
Expected: vote
Review and approve vouchers.
#20ADJOURN MEETINGNo vote recorded
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.
Documents prepared for this meeting (16)
Resolutions (2)
Operations reports (DMR / wastewater / water) (2)
Department reports (6)
- Red Hook Public Library Monthly Report — October 2024
- Mayor's Report — October 2024
- Village of Red Hook Water Treatment Facilities Monthly Report — November 1, 2024
- Utility Billing Report — October 20242 versions
- Village Green Committee Monthly Report — October 2024
- Speed Limit Initiative Monthly Report — October 2024
What happened (12 motions)
passedvote: unanimous
Accept the minutes from the October 24, 2024 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
moved by Bradley-Rickard · seconded by Appenzeller
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize the Mayor to enter into an on-call contract with H&N Towing Enterprises for seasonal parking violation towing at $205.00 per vehicle including 3 days storage and $75.00 per day thereafter.
moved by Bradley-Rickard · seconded by Appenzeller
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize the Mayor to sign the Penflex Service Fee Agreement for the 2024-2025 Service Award Program Administration.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Appenzeller
Resolution to abolish the Office of Village Justice upon expiration of the current term ending April 5, 2027, subject to permissive referendum.
moved by Smythe · seconded by Appenzeller
Resolution to authorize change to full-time Treasurer position, hiring at $30/hour with 15% health insurance contribution, effective January 6, 2025.
moved by Bradley-Rickard · seconded by Appenzeller
Resolution for Budget Adjustments to Village General, Water, & Sewer Funds to reflect current information and expenses.
moved by Appenzeller · seconded by Kjarval
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize the Mayor to submit a grant application to Dutchess County to establish a compost collection program with an 18-month commitment and ongoing annual cost not to exceed $1,000.
moved by Appenzeller · seconded by Bradley-Rickard
passedvote: unanimous
Accept the Treasurer's Report for October 31, 2024.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Bradley-Rickard
passedvote: unanimous
Pay all Village bills after audit.
moved by Bradley-Rickard · seconded by Appenzeller
passedvote: unanimous
Go into Executive Session at 8:31pm to discuss collective bargaining negotiations with United Public Service Employees Union for Police and Public Works Departments contracts.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Bradley-Rickard
passedvote: unanimous
Return to public session from Executive Session at 9:19pm.
moved by Appenzeller · seconded by Bradley-Rickard
passedvote: unanimous
Adjourn the November 4, 2024 Village Board Meeting at 9:20pm.
moved by Bradley-Rickard · seconded by Kjarval