workshop— Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting
14 agenda items · 8 motions · 5 substantive · 2 formal resolutions · 3 agenda items linked to adopted resolutions
Agenda (14 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).
#1Accept Minutes – July 14, 2025 Board of Trustees MeetingNo vote recorded
Accept the minutes from the July 14, 2025 Board of Trustees meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the minutes from the July 14, 2025 Board of Trustees meeting.
#2RHPL – Library Presentation on Budget and Strategic PlanInformationalNo vote recorded
Receive a presentation from the Red Hook Public Library on its budget and strategic plan.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive a presentation from the Red Hook Public Library on its budget and strategic plan.
Related docs:
#3Public Spaces Committee Appointments (Resolution)Draft resolutionAdopted
Adopt a resolution to appoint members to the Public Spaces Committee.
Action
Expected: vote
Adopt a resolution to appoint members to the Public Spaces Committee.
attached: Resolution
#4Recommended Paving using NYSDOT funding (Estimate, Funding)Proposed motionNo vote recorded
Authorize recommended paving projects using NYSDOT funding.
Action
Expected: vote
Authorize recommended paving projects using NYSDOT funding.
attached: Estimate, Funding
#5Events Permit Process & ProceduresPolicy draftNo vote recorded
Review and discuss the events permit process and procedures.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review and discuss the events permit process and procedures.
#6Proposal for upgraded WWTP alarm system (Proposal, Equipment)Contract reviewNo vote recorded
Review a proposal for an upgraded wastewater treatment plant alarm system.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review a proposal for an upgraded wastewater treatment plant alarm system.
attached: Proposal, Equipment
#7CFA Grant Application for WWTP Upgrade Phase 2 (Application, Resolution)Draft resolutionAdopted
Adopt a resolution authorizing submission of a CFA grant application for WWTP Upgrade Phase 2.
Action
Authorize submission of a Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) grant for the Sewer Phase II Project expansion by July 31, 2025.
Moved by Smythe, seconded by Kjarval
3-0passed
attached: Application, Resolution
#8Request for Letter of Support – Town of Red Hook grant application to the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation's Recreation Trails Program - trail connector, Cookingham Farm Trails & Town Recreation Parks (Letter)Proposed motionAdopted
Authorize issuance of a letter of support for the Town of Red Hook's grant application to the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation's Recreation Trails Program for a trail connector at Cookingham Farm Trails and Town Recreation Parks.
Action
Authorize the Mayor to send a letter of support for the Town of Red Hook's grant application to the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation's Recreation Trails Program for a trail connector between Cookingham Farm Trails and Town Recreation Parks.
Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Smith
unanimouspassed
attached: Letter
#9Website - .gov name reviewInformationalNo vote recorded
Review the Village website's .gov domain name.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review the Village website's .gov domain name.
#10Budget AdjustmentsProposed motionStill pending
Consider and approve budget adjustments.
Action
Expected: vote
Consider and approve budget adjustments.
#11Voucher Review & ApprovalNo vote recorded
Review and approve vouchers for payment.
Action
Expected: vote
Review and approve vouchers for payment.
#12General BusinessNo vote recorded
Discuss any general business that may come before the Board.
Action
Expected: unknown
Discuss any general business that may come before the Board.
#13Public CommentNo vote recorded
Receive public comment.
Action
Expected: info_only
Receive public comment.
#14Executive SessionNo vote recorded
Convene in executive session.
Action
Expected: unknown
Convene in executive session.
Documents prepared for this meeting (7)
Resolutions (1)
Trustee + committee reports (1)
Other working drafts (5)
What happened (8 motions)
passedvote: unanimous
Accept the minutes from the July 14, 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting.
moved by Smith · seconded by Kjarval
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Contract Callanan Industries using NYSDOT funding to repave portions of Cambridge Drive and all of Margaret and Tower Streets for a total cost of $152,015.
moved by Smith · seconded by Kjarval
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize the Mayor to engage with Vector Security for security panel installation and a monthly monitoring service plan at the Village's Wastewater Treatment Plants.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Smith
Authorize submission of a Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) grant for the Sewer Phase II Project expansion by July 31, 2025.
moved by Smythe · seconded by Kjarval
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize the Mayor to send a letter of support for the Town of Red Hook's grant application to the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation's Recreation Trails Program for a trail connector between Cookingham Farm Trails and Town Recreation Parks.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Smith
passedvote: unanimous
Pay all Village bills after audit.
moved by Smith · seconded by Kjarval
Raise non-union Village employee wages with a 3% increase effective June 1, 2025 for eight employees.
moved by Smith · seconded by Kjarval
passedvote: unanimous
Adjourn the July 28, 2025 Village Board Workshop Meeting.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Smith