monthly— Board of Trustees Meeting
21 agenda items · 7 motions · 3 substantive · 1 formal resolutions · 1 agenda items linked to adopted resolutions
Agenda (21 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 – February 27, 2025 Board of Trustees Workshop MeetingNo vote recorded
Accept the minutes of the February 27, 2025 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the minutes of the February 27, 2025 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
Related docs:
#3Presentation of Tivoli Accessibility Zoning AmendmentInformationalNo vote recorded
Presentation by Lisa Tarricone (Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.) and John Rossi (Dutchess Disability Advocacy Partnership) on the Tivoli Accessibility Zoning Amendment.
Action
Expected: discussion
Presentation by Lisa Tarricone (Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc.) and John Rossi (Dutchess Disability Advocacy Partnership) on the Tivoli Accessibility Zoning Amendment.
attached: Presentation, Tivoli Code
#4Proposals for Professional Services for the Operation & Maintenance of Water & Wastewater Treatment FacilitiesContract reviewAdopted
Review proposals for professional services for the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Action
Do not award the contract for Professional Services for the Operation & Maintenance of Water & Wastewater Treatment Facilities to either bidder.
Moved by Smythe, seconded by Kjarval
unanimouspassed
#5Engagement: Rodenhausen Chale & PolidoroContract reviewNo vote recorded
Review engagement with Rodenhausen Chale & Polidoro.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review engagement with Rodenhausen Chale & Polidoro.
attached: letter, client rights
#6Health Insurance – review & accept a Medicare Advantage plan for retirees for 2025 planProposed motionNo vote recorded
Review and accept a Medicare Advantage plan for retirees for the 2025 plan year.
Action
Expected: vote
Review and accept a Medicare Advantage plan for retirees for the 2025 plan year.
#7Introducing Local Law A – Resolution to amend Chapter 190 – Park Ave. Parking & EV ParkingDraft resolutionNo vote recorded
Introduce Local Law A to amend Chapter 190 concerning Park Avenue parking and EV parking.
Action
Expected: vote
Introduce Local Law A to amend Chapter 190 concerning Park Avenue parking and EV parking.
#8Introducing Local Law B – Resolution to introduce New Chapter 61 – Village CommitteesDraft resolutionNo vote recorded
Introduce Local Law B to establish a new Chapter 61 governing Village Committees.
Action
Expected: vote
Introduce Local Law B to establish a new Chapter 61 governing Village Committees.
#9Introducing Local Law C - Resolution to amend Chapter 200 – Event Permit LawDraft resolutionNo vote recorded
Introduce Local Law C to amend Chapter 200 concerning the Event Permit Law.
Action
Expected: vote
Introduce Local Law C to amend Chapter 200 concerning the Event Permit Law.
#10Next Meetings: Special Meeting (Gateway North) March 13, 2025, Workshop Meeting March 27, 2025, Board Meeting April 14, 2025No vote recorded
Announce upcoming meetings: Special Meeting (Gateway North) on March 13, 2025; Workshop Meeting on March 27, 2025; Board Meeting on April 14, 2025.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announce upcoming meetings: Special Meeting (Gateway North) on March 13, 2025; Workshop Meeting on March 27, 2025; Board Meeting on April 14, 2025.
#11Reminder: Village General Election, March 18, 2025, 12PM-9PM, Courtroom. Early Voting available (Clerk's Office).No vote recorded
Reminder of the Village General Election on March 18, 2025 from 12PM-9PM at the Courtroom, with early voting available at the Clerk's Office.
Action
Expected: info_only
Reminder of the Village General Election on March 18, 2025 from 12PM-9PM at the Courtroom, with early voting available at the Clerk's Office.
#12LORI URBIN – Treasurer's ReportNo vote recorded
Treasurer Lori Urbin to present the Treasurer's Report.
Action
Expected: info_only
Treasurer Lori Urbin to present the Treasurer's Report.
#13MAYOR SMYTHE – Police Report & Law Enforcement; Fire Department; Sewer Project; Red Hook Public Library; Abrahams Park Task Force; Personnel; Insurance; All Municipal Departments; Facilities–Building & GroundsNo vote recorded
Mayor Smythe to report on Police and Law Enforcement, Fire Department, Sewer Project, Red Hook Public Library, Abrahams Park Task Force, Personnel, Insurance, all Municipal Departments, and Facilities–Building & Grounds.
Action
Expected: info_only
Mayor Smythe to report on Police and Law Enforcement, Fire Department, Sewer Project, Red Hook Public Library, Abrahams Park Task Force, Personnel, Insurance, all Municipal Departments, and Facilities–Building & Grounds.
#14DEPUTY MAYOR KJARVAL– Highway Department; Red Hook Together; Town EDC; Human Relations Committee; Hardscrabble/Events Committee; Communications; Main Street Committee, Planning/Zoning, Building Department, Village of Red Hook Zoning Review CommitteeNo vote recorded
Deputy Mayor Kjarval to report on Highway Department, Red Hook Together, Town EDC, Human Relations Committee, Hardscrabble/Events Committee, Communications, Main Street Committee, Planning/Zoning, Building Department, and Village of Red Hook Zoning Review Committee.
Action
Expected: info_only
Deputy Mayor Kjarval to report on Highway Department, Red Hook Together, Town EDC, Human Relations Committee, Hardscrabble/Events Committee, Communications, Main Street Committee, Planning/Zoning, Building Department, and Village of Red Hook Zoning Review Committee.
Related docs:
- Deputy Mayor Melkorka Kjarval's Monthly Reports — March 10, 2025
- Building Department Monthly Trustee Report — February 2025
- Village of Red Hook Water Treatment Facilities Monthly Report — February 2025
- Village Green Committee Monthly Report — February 2025
- Village of Red Hook Wastewater System Operation Report — December 2024
- Red Hook Village WWTP Operation Report
- Village of Red Hook Public Spaces Initiative Report
- Village of Red Hook Zoning Map
#15TRUSTEE LAING – Materials Management; Water Department (Utility Billing); Energy Sustainability; Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board; Sawkill Watershed CommunityNo vote recorded
Trustee Laing to report on Materials Management, Water Department (Utility Billing), Energy Sustainability, Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board, and Sawkill Watershed Community.
Action
Expected: info_only
Trustee Laing to report on Materials Management, Water Department (Utility Billing), Energy Sustainability, Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board, and Sawkill Watershed Community.
#16TRUSTEE BRADLEY-RICKARD – Sewer Department; Village Green; Village Speed Limit to 25mph Initiative, Greenway & Trails Committee, Climate Smart Communities Taskforce, Public Spaces Initiative CommitteeNo vote recorded
Trustee Bradley-Rickard to report on Sewer Department, Village Green, Village Speed Limit to 25mph Initiative, Greenway & Trails Committee, Climate Smart Communities Taskforce, and Public Spaces Initiative Committee.
Action
Expected: info_only
Trustee Bradley-Rickard to report on Sewer Department, Village Green, Village Speed Limit to 25mph Initiative, Greenway & Trails Committee, Climate Smart Communities Taskforce, and Public Spaces Initiative Committee.
#17VACANT TRUSTEE POSITIONOtherNo vote recorded
Note of vacant Trustee position.
Action
Expected: unknown
Note of vacant Trustee position.
#18PUBLIC COMMENTNo vote recorded
Public comment period.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment period.
#19EXECUTIVE SESSIONNo vote recorded
Executive session.
Action
Expected: discussion
Executive session.
#20VOUCHER REVIEW & APPROVALNo vote recorded
Review and approve vouchers.
Action
Expected: vote
Review and approve vouchers.
#21ADJOURN MEETINGNo vote recorded
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn the meeting.
Documents prepared for this meeting (15)
Operations reports (DMR / wastewater / water) (1)
Department reports (4)
Other working drafts (10)
- Deputy Mayor Melkorka Kjarval's Monthly Reports — March 10, 2025
- Trustee Charlie Laing Monthly Reports — February 2025
- Red Hook Commons WWTP Operation Report
- Red Hook Village WWTP Operation Report
- Village of Red Hook Public Spaces Initiative Report
- A Local Law Enacting Certain Amendments to Chapter 200, Zoning, to establish Gateway North District and Workforce Housing
- Village of Red Hook Zoning Map
- Trustee/Mayor Onboarding
- Board of Trustees Meeting
- Board of Trustees Meeting
What happened (7 motions)
passedvote: unanimous
Accept the minutes from the February 27, 2025 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
moved by Bradley-Rickard · seconded by Laing
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Do not award the contract for Professional Services for the Operation & Maintenance of Water & Wastewater Treatment Facilities to either bidder.
moved by Smythe · seconded by Kjarval
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize the Mayor to sign the 2025 engagement letter with Rodenhausen Chale & Polidoro as special counsel to the Planning Board and for general land use related legal advice.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Laing
Hold a public hearing on proposed Local Law No. 'A' of 2025 establishing standing committees of the Village Board.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Laing
passedvote: unanimous
Accept the Treasurer's Report for the period ending February 28, 2025.
moved by Bradley-Rickard · seconded by Laing
passedvote: unanimous
Pay all Village bills after audit.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Laing
passedvote: unanimous
Adjourn the March 10, 2025 Village Board Meeting.
moved by Bradley-Rickard · seconded by Laing