workshop— Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting
16 agenda items · 14 motions · 8 substantive · 0 formal resolutions · 6 agenda items linked to adopted resolutions
Agenda (16 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).
#1Voucher ReviewNo vote recorded
Review vouchers for approval.
Action
Expected: discussion
Review vouchers for approval.
#2Acceptance of Minutes – October 6, 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting, October 13, 2025 Special WorkshopNo vote recorded
Accept minutes from the October 6, 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting and October 13, 2025 Special Workshop.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept minutes from the October 6, 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting and October 13, 2025 Special Workshop.
#3Acceptance of the AgendaNo vote recorded
Accept the meeting agenda.
Action
Expected: vote
Accept the meeting agenda.
#4Executive Session – Personnel – Employment reviewNo vote recorded
Enter executive session to discuss personnel and employment review matters.
Action
Expected: vote
Enter executive session to discuss personnel and employment review matters.
#5Public CommentNo vote recorded
Accept public comment.
Action
Expected: info_only
Accept public comment.
#6Village of Tivoli Garbage Collection (IMA)Contract reviewNo vote recorded
Review and act on the inter-municipal agreement for garbage collection with the Village of Tivoli.
Action
Expected: vote
Review and act on the inter-municipal agreement for garbage collection with the Village of Tivoli.
attached: IMA
#72025-2026 Town of Red Hook Sand & Salt (Agreement)Contract reviewAdopted
Review and act on the 2025-2026 sand and salt agreement with the Town of Red Hook.
Action
Authorize the Mayor to sign the 2025-2026 Sand and Salt Cooperative Agreement with the Town of Red Hook.
Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Smith
unanimouspassed
attached: Agreement
#82025-2026 Seasonal All-Night Parking Law Towing Contract (Proposals)Contract reviewAdopted
Review and act on proposals for the 2025-2026 seasonal all-night parking law towing contract.
Action
Award the 2025-2026 Seasonal All-Night Parking Law Towing Contract to H&N Towing.
Moved by Maccarini, seconded by Kjarval
unanimouspassed
attached: Proposals
#9Penflex (LOSAP) Service Fee (Agreement)Contract reviewAdopted
Review and act on the Penflex service fee agreement for LOSAP (Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Service Award Program).
Action
Authorize the Mayor to sign the Penflex Service Fee Agreement for 2025-2026 Service Award Program (LOSAP) Administration.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Kjarval
unanimouspassed
attached: Agreement
#10VandeWater & VandeWater Village Attorney (Agreement)Contract reviewAdopted
Review and act on the agreement with VandeWater & VandeWater for village attorney services.
Action
Authorize the Mayor to sign the VanDeWater & VanDeWater 2026 engagement agreement.
Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Maccarini
unanimouspassed
attached: Agreement
#11Dutchess County Compost Grant (Contract)Contract reviewAdopted
Review and act on the Dutchess County Compost Grant contract.
Action
Authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with Dutchess County related to the Village's Compost Program grant.
Moved by Maccarini, seconded by Smith
unanimouspassed
attached: Contract
#12Liquor License – East Market Hospitality LLC d/b/a Charlie O's d/b/a Behind the Curtain (30-day Notice)Proposed motionAdopted
Act on liquor license application for East Market Hospitality LLC d/b/a Charlie O's d/b/a Behind the Curtain following 30-day notice period.
Action
Waive the 30-day notice period for the NYS Liquor License application for East Market Hospitality LLC d/b/a Charlie O's d/b/a Behind the Curtain.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Kjarval
unanimouspassed
attached: 30-day Notice
#13Discussion about the proposed Planning Document & Zoning Amendments (Draft Study, Draft Zoning Amendments)Policy draftNo vote recorded
Discuss the proposed Planning Document and Zoning Amendments.
Action
Expected: discussion
Discuss the proposed Planning Document and Zoning Amendments.
attached: Draft Study, Draft Zoning Amendments
#14Budget AdjustmentsProposed motionStill pending
Review and act on budget adjustments.
Action
Expected: vote
Review and act on budget adjustments.
#15Voucher ApprovalNo vote recorded
Approve vouchers.
Action
Expected: vote
Approve vouchers.
#16Adjourn MeetingNo vote recorded
Adjourn the meeting.
Action
Expected: vote
Adjourn the meeting.
Documents prepared for this meeting (2)
Other working drafts (2)
What happened (14 motions)
passedvote: unanimous
Accept the minutes from the October 6, 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting and October 13, 2025 Special Workshop.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Maccarini
passedvote: unanimous
Accept the agenda.
moved by Smith · seconded by Kjarval
passedvote: unanimous
Go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters leading to employment.
moved by Smith · seconded by Maccarini
passedvote: unanimous
Resume public session.
moved by Smith · seconded by Kjarval
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Hire David Comesanas as a part-time police officer, effective immediately.
moved by Smythe · seconded by Kjarval
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize the Mayor to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Village of Red Hook and Village of Tivoli regarding the Collection and Transportation of Solid Waste.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Smith
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize the Mayor to sign the 2025-2026 Sand and Salt Cooperative Agreement with the Town of Red Hook.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Smith
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Award the 2025-2026 Seasonal All-Night Parking Law Towing Contract to H&N Towing.
moved by Maccarini · seconded by Kjarval
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize the Mayor to sign the Penflex Service Fee Agreement for 2025-2026 Service Award Program (LOSAP) Administration.
moved by Smith · seconded by Kjarval
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize the Mayor to sign the VanDeWater & VanDeWater 2026 engagement agreement.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Maccarini
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with Dutchess County related to the Village's Compost Program grant.
moved by Maccarini · seconded by Smith
passedoperationalvote: unanimous
Waive the 30-day notice period for the NYS Liquor License application for East Market Hospitality LLC d/b/a Charlie O's d/b/a Behind the Curtain.
moved by Smith · seconded by Kjarval
passedvote: unanimous
Pay all Village bills after audit.
moved by Smith · seconded by Kjarval
passedvote: unanimous
Adjourn the October 27, 2025 Village Board Workshop Meeting.
moved by Smith · seconded by Maccarini