monthly— Board of Trustees Meeting & Public Hearing
28 agenda items · 16 motions · 9 substantive · 4 formal resolutions · 4 agenda items linked to adopted resolutions
Agenda (28 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 – March 10, 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting, March 27, 2025 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting, April 3, 2025 Board of Trustees Special Workshop MeetingNo vote recorded
Accept minutes from March 10, 2025 Board meeting, March 27, 2025 Workshop meeting, and April 3, 2025 Special Workshop meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept minutes from March 10, 2025 Board meeting, March 27, 2025 Workshop meeting, and April 3, 2025 Special Workshop meeting.
#32025-2026 Village of Red Hook Budget (General, Water, Sewer)Public hearing noticeNo vote recorded
Public hearing on the 2025-2026 Village of Red Hook Budget for General, Water, and Sewer funds.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public hearing on the 2025-2026 Village of Red Hook Budget for General, Water, and Sewer funds.
#4Liquor License 30-day Advance Notice (Bliss Juice Café)InformationalNo vote recorded
30-day advance notice for liquor license application from Bliss Juice Café.
Action
Expected: info_only
30-day advance notice for liquor license application from Bliss Juice Café.
#5Update Employee Health Insurance PlanProposed motionNo vote recorded
Update the employee health insurance plan.
Action
Expected: vote
Update the employee health insurance plan.
#6NYSLRS Standard Workday Resolution for EmployeesDraft resolutionNo vote recorded
Adopt a resolution establishing NYSLRS standard workday for employees.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt a resolution establishing NYSLRS standard workday for employees.
#72025-2026 Village Budget (Resolution)Draft resolutionNo vote recorded
Adopt a resolution approving the 2025-2026 Village Budget.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt a resolution approving the 2025-2026 Village Budget.
attached: Resolution
#8Village Reorganization (Ethics, Procurement, Resolution)Draft resolutionNo vote recorded
Adopt a resolution for village reorganization covering ethics and procurement matters.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt a resolution for village reorganization covering ethics and procurement matters.
attached: Resolution
#9Local Law 'A' – New Chapter 61 – Village Committees (Resolution)Draft resolutionAdopted
Adopt a resolution establishing Local Law A, creating new Chapter 61 regarding Village Committees.
Action
Adopt Local Law 1 of 2025 to adopt a new Chapter 61 entitled Standing Committees of Village Board of the Village Code.
Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Smith
5-0passed
attached: Resolution
#10Set Public Hearing for Red Hook Fire Company Contract (Proposed Agreement, Resolution)Draft resolutionAdopted
Adopt a resolution setting a public hearing date for the Red Hook Fire Company contract.
Action
Adopt Resolution 10-2025 to set a public hearing for the Red Hook Fire Company Agreement on April 24, 2025 at 7:05pm.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Uku
5-0passed
attached: Proposed Agreement, Resolution
#11Town Water Customer Contract – 14 Blue Echo (Contract)Contract reviewNo vote recorded
Review and take action on the Town Water Customer Contract for 14 Blue Echo.
Action
Expected: vote
Review and take action on the Town Water Customer Contract for 14 Blue Echo.
attached: Contract
#12Donation: Used Mini Refrigerator (Bard Freecycle, estimated value $40)Proposed motionAdopted
Accept donation of a used mini refrigerator from Bard Freecycle, estimated value $40.
Action
Accept a donation of a used mini refrigerator from Bard Freecycle (estimated value $40) for use by the Water & Sewer Departments.
Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Uku
unanimouspassed
#13Events: Pride Parade/Festival (BeckHook Pride), Biking Tour de Red Hook (Red Hook Library), Apple Blossom (Red Hook Rotary)InformationalNo vote recorded
Discussion of upcoming events: Pride Parade/Festival (BeckHook Pride), Biking Tour de Red Hook (Red Hook Library), and Apple Blossom (Red Hook Rotary).
Action
Expected: discussion
Discussion of upcoming events: Pride Parade/Festival (BeckHook Pride), Biking Tour de Red Hook (Red Hook Library), and Apple Blossom (Red Hook Rotary).
#14Allstate Power Systems – updated contractContract reviewAdopted
Review and take action on the updated contract with Allstate Power Systems.
Action
Authorize the Mayor to sign the updated contract for generator preventative maintenance services from Allstate Power Systems.
Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Uku
unanimouspassed
#15Set Special Workshop Meeting, May 13th – Indigenous History ProjectProposed motionNo vote recorded
Set a special workshop meeting for May 13th to discuss the Indigenous History Project.
Action
Expected: vote
Set a special workshop meeting for May 13th to discuss the Indigenous History Project.
#16Next Meetings: Workshop Meeting April 24, 2025, Board Meeting May 12, 2025No vote recorded
Announce next scheduled meetings: Workshop Meeting April 24, 2025 and Board Meeting May 12, 2025.
Action
Expected: info_only
Announce next scheduled meetings: Workshop Meeting April 24, 2025 and Board Meeting May 12, 2025.
#17MARYBETH De FILIPPIS – Treasurer's ReportNo vote recorded
Treasurer's Report by Marybeth De Filippis.
Action
Expected: info_only
Treasurer's Report by Marybeth De Filippis.
#18MAYOR SMYTHE – Police Report & Law Enforcement; Fire Department; Sewer II Project; Red Hook Public Library; Saw Kill Watershed Community; Public Spaces Initiative Committee/Abrahams Park Taskforce; All Municipal Departments; Facilities–Building & GroundsNo vote recorded
Mayor's report covering Police and Law Enforcement, Fire Department, Sewer II Project, Red Hook Public Library, Saw Kill Watershed Community, Public Spaces Initiative Committee/Abrahams Park Taskforce, all Municipal Departments, and Facilities–Building & Grounds.
Action
Expected: info_only
Mayor's report covering Police and Law Enforcement, Fire Department, Sewer II Project, Red Hook Public Library, Saw Kill Watershed Community, Public Spaces Initiative Committee/Abrahams Park Taskforce, all Municipal Departments, and Facilities–Building & Grounds.
Related docs:
#19DEPUTY MAYOR KJARVAL - Planning/Zoning, Building Department; Village of Red Hook Zoning Review Committee; Town Comprehensive Plan – Village Liaison; Human Relations Committee; Communications; Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board; Red Hook TogetherNo vote recorded
Deputy Mayor's report covering Planning/Zoning, Building Department, Village of Red Hook Zoning Review Committee, Town Comprehensive Plan, Human Relations Committee, Communications, Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board, and Red Hook Together.
Action
Expected: info_only
Deputy Mayor's report covering Planning/Zoning, Building Department, Village of Red Hook Zoning Review Committee, Town Comprehensive Plan, Human Relations Committee, Communications, Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board, and Red Hook Together.
Related docs:
- Building Department Monthly Trustee Report — March 2025
- Deputy Mayor Melkorka Kjarval's Monthly Reports — April 14, 2025
- Village Green Committee Monthly Report — March 2025
- Village of Red Hook Wastewater System Report — February 2025
- Materials Management & Community Preservation Fund Report — March 2025
- Red Hook Village Public Works Department Monthly Report — April 14, 2025
- Village of Red Hook Water Treatment Facilities Monthly Report — March 2025
- Village of Red Hook Resource Recovery Data/Report
#20TRUSTEE BRADLEY-RICKARD – Sewer Department; Village Speed Limit to 25mph Initiative, Greenway & Trails Committee, Climate Smart Communities TaskforceNo vote recorded
Trustee Bradley-Rickard's report covering Sewer Department, Village Speed Limit to 25mph Initiative, Greenway & Trails Committee, and Climate Smart Communities Taskforce.
Action
Expected: info_only
Trustee Bradley-Rickard's report covering Sewer Department, Village Speed Limit to 25mph Initiative, Greenway & Trails Committee, and Climate Smart Communities Taskforce.
Related docs:
- Building Department Monthly Trustee Report — March 2025
- Village Green Committee Monthly Report — March 2025
- Sewer Department Report — March 2025
- Climate Smart Communities Monthly Report — March 2025
- Red Hook Village Public Works Department Monthly Report — April 14, 2025
- Utility Billing Report — Water/Sewer Department March 2025
- Climate Smart Communities Task Force Draft Meeting Notes — January 22, 20252 versions
#21TRUSTEE UKU – Materials Management; Department of Public Works; Village GreenNo vote recorded
Trustee Uku's report covering Materials Management, Department of Public Works, and Village Green.
Action
Expected: info_only
Trustee Uku's report covering Materials Management, Department of Public Works, and Village Green.
#22TRUSTEE SMITH – Water Department (Utility Billing); Events Committee; Language Access; NY Forward/GrantsNo vote recorded
Trustee Smith's report covering Water Department, Events Committee, Language Access, and NY Forward/Grants.
Action
Expected: info_only
Trustee Smith's report covering Water Department, Events Committee, Language Access, and NY Forward/Grants.
#23Meeting Reports: C.Laing, K.Bradley-RickardNo vote recorded
Reports from C. Laing and K. Bradley-Rickard on meetings attended.
Action
Expected: info_only
Reports from C. Laing and K. Bradley-Rickard on meetings attended.
#24GENERAL BUSINESSOtherNo vote recorded
General Business discussion.
Action
Expected: unknown
General Business discussion.
#25PUBLIC COMMENTNo vote recorded
Public comment period.
Action
Expected: info_only
Public comment period.
#26EXECUTIVE SESSIONNo vote recorded
Executive session.
Action
Expected: info_only
Executive session.
#27VOUCHER REVIEW & APPROVALNo vote recorded
Review and approve vouchers.
Action
Expected: vote
Review and approve vouchers.
#28ADJOURN MEETINGNo vote recorded
Adjourn meeting.
Action
Expected: info_only
Adjourn meeting.
Documents prepared for this meeting (20)
Resolutions (2)
Operations reports (DMR / wastewater / water) (3)
Department reports (8)
- Mayor's Report — March 2025
- Building Department Monthly Trustee Report — March 2025
- Village Green Committee Monthly Report — March 2025
- Sewer Department Report — March 2025
- Climate Smart Communities Monthly Report — March 2025
- Red Hook Village Public Works Department Monthly Report — April 14, 2025
- Village of Red Hook Water Treatment Facilities Monthly Report — March 2025
- Utility Billing Report — Water/Sewer Department March 2025
Other working drafts (7)
- Deputy Mayor Melkorka Kjarval's Monthly Reports — April 14, 2025
- Village of Red Hook Wastewater System Report — February 2025
- Materials Management & Community Preservation Fund Report — March 2025
- Climate Smart Communities Task Force Draft Meeting Notes — January 22, 20252 versions
- Village of Red Hook Resource Recovery Data/Report
- Board of Trustees Meeting & Public Hearing
- Board of Trustees Meeting & Public Hearing
What happened (16 motions)
passedvote: unanimous
Accept the minutes from the March 10, 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting, March 27, 2025 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting, and April 3, 2025 Board of Trustees Special Workshop Meeting.
moved by Bradley-Rickard · seconded by Kjarval
passedvote: unanimous
Open the public hearing on the 2025-2026 Village of Red Hook Budget (General, Water, Sewer).
moved by Bradley-Rickard · seconded by Uku
passedvote: unanimous
Close the public hearing on the 2025-2026 Village of Red Hook Budget (General, Water, Sewer).
moved by Smith · seconded by Bradley-Rickard
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize Clerk Cavanaugh to send a letter to the NYS Liquor Authority to waive the 30-day waiting period for Bliss Juice Café's liquor license application.
moved by Uku · seconded by Kjarval
Approve the New York State Local Retirement System's Standard Work Day Resolution for Employees.
moved by Smith · seconded by Bradley-Rickard
Adopt Resolution 8-2025 to approve broad form consolidated reorganization including mayor's appointments, bank designations, mileage reimbursement, advance payment of claims authorization, meeting schedules, and committee meetings.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Uku
Adopt Local Law 1 of 2025 to adopt a new Chapter 61 entitled Standing Committees of Village Board of the Village Code.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Smith
Adopt Resolution 10-2025 to set a public hearing for the Red Hook Fire Company Agreement on April 24, 2025 at 7:05pm.
moved by Smith · seconded by Uku
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Accept a donation of a used mini refrigerator from Bard Freecycle (estimated value $40) for use by the Water & Sewer Departments.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Uku
passedoperationalvote: 4-0 (1 abstain)
Approve BeckHook Pride's 2025 parade and festival on June 22, waive all fees except for the picnic table fee ($25/table).
moved by Smith · seconded by Uku
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Approve Red Hook Public Library's Tour de Red Hook event and charge the Red Hook Public Library for Police labor costs above $680 (2 officers, 4-hours), pending possible required bottled water and toilet access.
moved by Bradley-Rickard · seconded by Smith
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize the Mayor to sign the updated contract for generator preventative maintenance services from Allstate Power Systems.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Uku
passedvote: unanimous
Set a special workshop meeting in the Village Hall courtroom for May 13, 2025 at 7PM to discuss the Indigenous History Project.
moved by Bradley-Rickard · seconded by Uku
passedvote: unanimous
Accept the Treasurer's Report for March 2025.
moved by Bradley-Rickard · seconded by Uku
passedvote: unanimous
Pay all Village bills after audit.
moved by Bradley-Rickard · seconded by Uku
passedvote: unanimous
Adjourn the April 14, 2025 Village Board Meeting at 9:09pm.
moved by Smith · seconded by Uku