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26 meetings · Board of Trustees in 2023. Each row expands to show the LLM-extracted motions and votes from that meeting's minutes.

Board of Trustees · 26 meetings

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Thu, Dec 28, 2023Board of Trustees Workshop Meetingagenda + minutesagendaminutes4
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  1. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Amendment to the Inter-Municipal Agreement with Town of Red Hook and Village of Tivoli regarding LOSAP costs.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Amendment to IMA regarding LOSAP costs
  2. Approve the minutes from the December 11, 2023 Board of Trustees Public Hearing and Meeting.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Pay all Village bills after audit.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  4. Adjourn the December 28, 2023 Village Board Workshop Meeting.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Mon, Dec 11, 2023Board of Trustees Meeting & Public Hearingsagenda + minutesagendaminutes15
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  1. Approve the minutes from the November 30, 2023 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Open the public hearing for Local Law 'D' – A Local Law to Clarify the Purposes and Intent of the Neighborhood Mixed Use District.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Close the public hearing for Local Law 'D' – A Local Law to Clarify the Purposes and Intent of the Neighborhood Mixed Use District.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  4. Adopt Local Law 4 of 2023, entitled A Local Law to Clarify the Purposes and Intent of the Neighborhood Mixed Use District and issue a Negative Declaration under SEQRA.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    69-2023: RESOLUTION TO ADOPT LOCAL LAW 4 of 2023, ENTITLED A LOCAL LAW TO CLARIFY THE PURPOSES AND INTENT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED USE DISTRICT
  5. Open the public hearing for Local Law 'E' – Vehicle and Traffic Regulation Amendments.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  6. Close the public hearing for Local Law 'E' – Vehicle and Traffic Regulation Amendments.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  7. Adopt Local Law 5 of 2023, entitled Vehicle and Traffic Regulation Amendment, modifying parking regulations in the Village parking lot.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    70-2023: RESOLUTION TO ADOPT LOCAL LAW 5 of 2023, ENTITLED VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATION AMENDMENT
  8. Approve one-time additional leave day for Highway and non-union Village Full-Time employees to compensate for transition to Thursday pay week ending.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by KjarvalVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    71-2023: RESOLUTION REGARDING ONE TIME ADDITIONAL LEAVE DAY TO SWITCH PAY WEEK TO END THURSDAY
  9. Accept the low bid from Amity Construction for the Cherry and Graves Street Water Upgrades project (Contract 2G) for base bid, bid alternates 1 and 2 totaling $1,003,560.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Accept Low Bid Cherry and Graves Street Water Upgrades
  10. Authorize the Mayor to sign the T-Mobile First Amendment to Site Lease Agreement to increase rent for proposed equipment upgrade.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Authorize Mayor to Sign T-Mobile First Amendment to Site Lease
  11. Accept the Treasurer's Report for November 30, 2023.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  12. Pay all Village bills after audit.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  13. Go into executive session to discuss property negotiations.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  14. Return to public session.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  15. Adjourn the December 11, 2023 Village Board Meeting.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Thu, Nov 30, 2023Board of Trustees Workshop Meetingagenda + minutesagendaminutes8
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  1. Approve the minutes from the November 13, 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Go into Executive Session to review hiring documents, discuss Union negotiations, and individual contract negotiations.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Continue public session.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  4. Allow the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with UPSEU amending the Collective Bargaining Agreement to include the position of hourly police officer.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Authorization to sign MOA with UPSEU
  5. Appoint Officer Tyrone Lawson to the position of Full Time Hourly Police Officer effective November 30, 2023.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by AppenzellerVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    67-2023: RESOLUTION REGARDING TRANSFERRING PART TIME POLICE OFFICER TYRONE LAWSON TO FULL TIME HOURLY POSITION
  6. Amend the General Fund budget to transfer $7,640 from Other General Government Support to Police Equipment/Lease for car lease and radio repeaters.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    68-2023: RESOLUTION FOR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO VILLAGE GENERAL FUNDS
  7. Pay all Village bills after audit.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  8. Adjourn the November 30, 2023 Village Board Workshop Meeting.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Mon, Nov 13, 2023Board of Trustees Meetingagenda + minutesagendaminutes13
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  1. Approve the minutes from the October 10, 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting, October 19, 2023 Emergency Meeting, and November 2, 2023 Workshop Meeting with corrections.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Extend the CIT/BEAT contract with Dutchess County for crisis intervention and behavioral assessment services through December 31, 2024.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by AppenzellerVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    61-2023: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE EXTENTION OF THE CIT/BEAT AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF DUTCHESS FROM JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 2024
  3. Authorize the Mayor to sign the 2023-2024 Penflex service fee agreement.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Authorize Mayor signature on Penflex service fee agreement
  4. Establish December 11, 2023 as the date for a public hearing on proposed Local Law E of 2023 regarding vehicle and traffic regulation amendments to parking lot regulations.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by KjarvalVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    62-2023: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A LOCAL LAW TO ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO PARKING LOT REGULATIONS
  5. Establish December 11, 2023 as the date for a public hearing on proposed Local Law D of 2023 to clarify the purposes and intent of the Neighborhood Mixed Use District.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by KjarvalVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    63-2023: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A LOCAL LAW TO CLARIFY THE PURPOSES AND INTENT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED USE DISTRICT
  6. Approve a $15,000 feasibility study by Delaware Engineering to evaluate wastewater treatment plant capacity expansion, funded by ARPA funds.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by AppenzellerVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    64-2023: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE WWTP CAPACITY STUDY BY DELAWARE ENGINEERING USING ARPA FUNDS
  7. Approve a $11,500 traffic study by Creighton Manning to evaluate speed limit reduction options, funded by ARPA funds.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by KjarvalVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    65-2023: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TRAFFIC STUDY FOR SPEED LIMIT EVALUATION USING ARPA FUNDS
  8. Approve the appointment of Janice Potter to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the vacant seat with an existing term.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Appoint Janice Potter to Zoning Board of Appeals
  9. Amend the General Fund budget to reallocate zoning department expenses and reflect surplus equipment sales.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by AppenzellerVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    66-2023: RESOLUTION FOR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO VILLAGE GENERAL, WATER, & SEWER FUNDS
  10. Authorize the Mayor and Trustee Bradley-Rickard to sign a letter of support for Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County's grant proposal for the Climate Smart Communities program.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Sign letter of support for Climate Smart Communities grant
  11. Approve the payment of all Village bills after audit, including those presented at the November 2, 2023 workshop meeting.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  12. Accept the Treasurer's Report for October 31, 2023.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  13. Adjourn the November 13, 2023 Village Board Meeting.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Thu, Nov 2, 2023Board of Trustees Workshop Meetingagenda + minutesagendaminutes11
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  1. Go into Executive Session to review hiring documents.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Return to public session from Executive Session.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Authorize Mayor Smythe to sign the Dutchess County Shared Services Procurement Assistance Program agreement for the term November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Dutchess County Shared Services Procurement Assistance Program
  4. Adopt Resolution 57-2023, a refunding bond resolution authorizing the refunding of certain outstanding bonds of the Village to finance sewer system improvements, appropriating not to exceed $3,673,000 and authorizing issuance of refunding bonds in that principal amount.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    57-2023: REFUNDING BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF RED HOOK, NEW YORK, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 2, 2023, AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF SAID VILLAGE, STATING THE PLAN OF REFUNDING, APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,673,000 FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,673,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION, AND MAKING CERTAIN OTHER DETERMINATIONS RELATIVE THERETO
  5. Adopt Resolution 58-2023, making various personnel changes to the Court Office, including transitioning Kathy Fell to consultant status, promoting Rebecca Kent to Court Clerk with a salary increase, and hiring Seymone Rosenberg as a Temporary Clerk.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    58-2023: RESOLUTION MAKING VARIOUS PERSONNEL CHANGES TO THE COURT OFFICE
  6. Adopt Resolution 59-2023, supporting the grant submission by the Town and Village of Rhinebeck and Town of Red Hook for Hudson River Valley Greenway trail improvements.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by AppenzellerVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    59-2023: RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT GREENWAY LAND TRAIL GRANT SUBMISSION BY TOWN & VILLAGE OF RHINEBECK AND TOWN OF RED HOOK
  7. Authorize Mayor Smythe to sign the Salt and Sand Cooperative Agreement with the Town of Red Hook for the 2023-24 winter season.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Salt and Sand Cooperative Agreement with Town of Red Hook
  8. Accept the proposal of H&N Towing Enterprises and award them the 2023-2024 seasonal all-night parking law towing contract.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    H&N Towing Enterprises Seasonal Towing Contract
  9. Move the November 22, 2023 Board of Trustees regular workshop meeting to November 30, 2023.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  10. Adopt Resolution 59-2023 (Budget Adjustments Resolution), amending the General, Water, and Sewer Fund budgets to reflect current information and expenses.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    59-2023: RESOLUTION FOR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO VILLAGE GENERAL, WATER, & SEWER FUNDS
  11. Adjourn the November 2, 2023 Village Board Workshop Meeting.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Thu, Oct 19, 2023Board of Trustees Emergency Meetingagenda + minutesagendaminutes4
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  1. Go into executive session to discuss the hiring of personnel.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Reopen the public portion of the Board of Trustees emergency meeting.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Hire Jacob Hikade as a part-time police officer effective immediately.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Hire Jacob Hikade as Part-Time Police Officer
  4. Adjourn the October 19, 2023 Board of Trustees emergency meeting.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Tue, Oct 10, 2023Board of Trustees Meeting & Public Hearingagenda + minutesagendaminutes14
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  1. Approve the minutes from the September 11, 2023 and September 28, 2023 Board of Trustees meetings.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Open the public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant review and solicitation of ideas.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Close the public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  4. Authorize the Mayor to submit a Dutchess County Community Development Consortium Fiscal Year 2024 grant application for up to $200,000 for the Municipal Area Improvement Project.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by AppenzellerVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    55-2023: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE MUNICIPAL AREA IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 COMMUNITY BLOCK DEVELOPMENT GRANT
  5. Award the Water System SCADA Upgrades contract to Avanti Control Systems, Inc., for the bid amount of $416,700.00.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Award Water System SCADA Upgrades contract
  6. Authorize the solicitation of public bids for the Cherry & Graves Streets Water Upgrades project, with bids to be received by 1:00pm on December 7, 2023.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by KjarvalVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    56-2023: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC BIDS FOR CHERRY & GRAVES STREETS WATER UPGRADES
  7. Award the Water Tank Rehabilitation project (Contract 1G) to Worldwide Industries Corporation for the bid total amount of $373,500.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Award Water Tank Rehabilitation contract
  8. Accept the Annual Financial Report.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  9. Pay for the emergency vehicle upfit ($15,570.13) upfront using fund balance and lease the new Police Department vehicle as approved at prior meeting.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Authorize emergency vehicle upfit payment
  10. Approve the purchase of a line stripper for up to $6,500.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Approve line stripper purchase
  11. Move the October 26, 2023 Board of Trustees Workshop meeting to November 2, 2023 at 7pm at Village Hall.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  12. Accept the Treasurer's Report.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  13. Pay all Village bills after audit.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  14. Adjourn the October 10, 2023 Village Board Meeting at 9:02pm.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Thu, Sep 28, 2023Board of Trustees Workshop Meetingagenda + minutesagendaminutes10
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  1. Authorize the Mayor to lease a police vehicle for up to $57,000 over a 4-year lease period.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Police vehicle lease authorization
  2. Accept the low bid from General Control Systems, Inc. for the Water System SCADA Upgrades project at $320,219.00.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Water System SCADA Upgrades project bid acceptance
  3. Hire Robert Smith as a part-time laborer at $20 per hour for CDL driving needs.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Part-time laborer hiring
  4. Authorize the Mayor to direct the Village Engineer to investigate the NYSDEC Site Management Plan and environmental easement at a cost not to exceed $6,000.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    NYSDEC Site Management Plan investigation authorization
  5. Approve the supplementation of the Village's Code by General Code.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Village Code supplementation approval
  6. Adopt Resolution 52-2023 establishing procedures for the October 24, 2023 Village Special Election.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    52-2023: RESOLUTION FOR OCTOBER 24, 2023 VILLAGE SPECIAL ELECTION
  7. Adopt Resolution 53-2023 authorizing the Village to apply for a New York State Justice Court Assistance Grant.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by KjarvalVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    53-2023: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF RED HOOK TO PURSUE A GRANT APPLICATION TO OBTAIN FUNDING FOR THE VILLAGE OF RED HOOK JUSTICE COURT
  8. Adopt Resolution 54-2023 amending the General, Water, and Sewer Fund budgets.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    54-2023: RESOLUTION FOR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO VILLAGE GENERAL, WATER, & SEWER FUNDS
  9. Pay all Village bills after audit.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  10. Adjourn the September 28, 2023 Village Board Workshop Meeting.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Mon, Sep 11, 2023Board of Trustees Meetingagenda + minutesagendaminutes12
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  1. Approve the amended minutes from the August 24, 2023 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Accept the nomination of Martha A. Tepepa Covarrubias to the Red Hook Public Library Board of Trustees to fill the remainder of the term held by Joshua Barfield.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Nomination of Martha A. Tepepa Covarrubias to Library Board
  3. Accept the nomination of Leigh Bahnatka to the Red Hook Public Library Board of Trustees to fill the remainder of the term held by Sally Dwyer-McNulty.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Nomination of Leigh Bahnatka to Library Board
  4. Direct a public referendum on October 24, 2023 to seek voter approval to amend the Red Hook Fire Department Service Award Program to increase annual contributions from $500 to $1,200.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    47-2023: Resolution to Seek Voter Approval to Amend the Service Award Program for Active Volunteer Firefighter Members of the Red Hook Fire Department
  5. Adjust sewer capital and operation & maintenance fees for Knollwood Commons to reflect only the costs attributable to the force main system and wastewater treatment plant.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by KjarvalVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    48-2023: Resolution Regarding the Adjustment of Sewer Capital and Operation & Maintenance Fees for Knollwood Commons
  6. Establish October 10, 2023 at 7:05pm for a public hearing to solicit project ideas for Community Block Development Grant funds and authorize notice publication.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by AppenzellerVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    49-2023: Resolution Establishing a Date for a Public Hearing to Solicit Project Ideas for Community Block Development Grant Funds
  7. Authorize the Village to submit a letter of intent to apply for a Community Block Development Grant.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Submit Letter of Intent for Community Block Development Grant
  8. Authorize Mayor Smythe to sign the Letter of Agreement with Nelson Pope & Voorhis for professional planning services regarding the Cookingham East property development review, with a budget of $15,000.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by KjarvalVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    50-2023: Resolution to Approve the Agreement for Professional Planning Services with Nelson Pope & Voorhis
  9. Amend the General, Water, and Sewer Fund budgets to reflect current information and expenses.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    51-2023: Resolution for Budget Adjustments to Village General, Water, & Sewer Funds
  10. Accept the Treasurer's Report for August 31, 2023.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  11. Authorize payment of all Village bills after audit.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  12. Adjourn the September 11, 2023 Village Board Meeting.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Thu, Aug 24, 2023Board of Trustees Workshop Meetingagenda + minutesagendaminutes5
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  1. Approve the minutes from the August 14, 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting & Public Hearing.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Rescind Resolution #38 regarding voter approval to amend the Service Award Program for Active Volunteer Firefighter Members of the Red Hook Fire Department.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    Rescind Resolution #38 – Service Award Program Amendment
  3. Pay all Village bills after audit.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  4. Move the October 9, 2023 Village of Red Hook Board of Trustees meeting to October 10, 2023 due to the holiday.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  5. Adjourn the August 24, 2023 Village Board Workshop Meeting at 7:39pm.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Mon, Aug 14, 2023Board of Trustees Meeting & Public Hearingagenda + minutesagendaminutes16
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  1. Approve the minutes from the July 26, 2023, Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Open the public hearing for Proposed Local Law 'C' – A Local Law to Amend the Regulations for Day-Care Facilities.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Close the public hearing for Proposed Local Law 'C' – A Local Law to Amend the Regulations for Day-Care Facilities.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  4. Adopt Local Law 3 of 2023, entitled A Local Law to Amend the Regulations for Day-Care Facilities, declare a Negative Declaration under SEQRA, and direct the Village Clerk to file notice with the Environmental Notice Bulletin and the Secretary of State.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    40-2023: RESOLUTION TO ADOPT LOCAL LAW 3 of 2023, ENTITLED A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE REGULATIONS FOR DAY-CARE FACILITIES
  5. Authorize the solicitation of public bids for Water System SCADA Upgrades and Water Tank Rehabilitation projects, with bid openings scheduled for September 12, 2023 and October 10, 2023 respectively.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by KjarvalVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    41-2023: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC BIDS FOR WATER SYSTEM SCADA UPGRADES AND WATER TANK REHABILITATION
  6. Approve the project to replace Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) at Well 13 & 14 for a cost not to exceed $25,000 and authorize the Mayor to award the electrical work contract to Whalen Electric.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    42-2023: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PROJECT TO REPLACE THE VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES (VFDs) AT WELL 13&14
  7. Hire Nelson Pope Voorhis as the Village of Red Hook Planner (consultant).
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Hire Nelson Pope Voorhis as Village Planner
  8. Approve the 2022 Firefighter Records for the Service Award Program (LOSAP) and authorize the Mayor to sign the 2022 SPONSOR AUTHORIZATION FORM.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    43-2023: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE 2022 FIREFIGHTER RECORDS FOR SERVICE PROGRAM AWARD (LOSAP)
  9. Accept the Village Justice Court audit report completed by Lori Doty, Certified Public Accountant.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  10. Transfer the remaining budgeted amount of $4,867.22 from the Water Fund account AW9710.8 to the Village of Red Hook USDA Water Reserve Fund.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    45-2023: RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM THE WATER FUND TO THE USDA RESERVE ACCOUNT
  11. Amend the General, Water, and Sewer Fund budgets for the 2022-2023 fiscal year end to reflect final year-end information and expenses.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by LaingVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    45-2023: RESOLUTION FOR 5/31/23 YEAR END BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO VILLAGE GENERAL, WATER, & SEWER FUNDS
  12. Amend the General, Water, and Sewer Fund budgets to reflect current information and expenses, including adjustments for insurance, planning services, software, and sewer operations.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by AppenzellerVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    46-2023: RESOLUTION FOR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO VILLAGE GENERAL, WATER, & SEWER FUNDS
  13. Accept the Treasurer's Report for the period ending July 31, 2023.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  14. Formally appoint Trustee Charlie Laing to the Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  15. Pay all Village bills after audit.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  16. Adjourn the August 14, 2023 Village Board Meeting at 8:50pm.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Thu, Jul 27, 2023Board of Trustees Workshop Meetingagenda + minutesagendaminutes7
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  1. Approve the minutes from the July 10, 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Seek voter approval to amend the Red Hook Fire Department Service Award Program to increase annual contributions from $500 to $1,200 for eligible volunteer firefighters.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by KjarvalVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    38-2023: RESOLUTION TO SEEK VOTER APPROVAL TO AMEND THE SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM FOR ACTIVE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER MEMBERS OF THE RED HOOK FIRE DEPARTMENT
  3. Provide a letter of support to RUPCO for their Empire State Development Mid-Hudson Momentum Fund Grant application.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Letter of support for RUPCO ESD grant application
  4. Establish a credit account at Ruge's Ford for the Village Highway Department to facilitate quick purchases of vehicle and equipment parts.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    39-2023: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CREDIT ACCOUNT AT RUGE'S FORD
  5. Authorize the Mayor to write a letter of intent to apply for a NY Forward grant.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Letter of intent for NY Forward grant application
  6. Pay all Village bills after audit.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  7. Adjourn the July 27, 2023 Village Board Workshop Meeting.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Mon, Jul 10, 2023Board of Trustees Meetingagenda + minutesagendaminutes10
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  1. Approve the minutes from the June 22, 2023 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Authorize the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $218,000 to finance the acquisition of a garbage/leaf truck.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    33-2023: BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF RED HOOK, NEW YORK, ADOPTED JULY 10, 2023, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $218,000 TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF A GARBAGE/LEAF TRUCK
  3. Declare the 2006 International 7500 SBA garbage/leaf truck to be surplus property.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by KjarvalVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    34-2023: RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL 7500 SBA (GARBAGE/LEAF) TRUCK TO BE SURPLUS
  4. Classify the action and establish a date for a public hearing regarding the adoption of proposed Local Law C of 2023 to amend day-care facility regulations.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by LaingVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    35-2023: RESOLUTION CLASSIFYING THE ACTION AND ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF PROPOSED LOCAL LAW C OF 2023
  5. Add fees relating to stop work orders to the Building/Planning/Zoning Department fee schedule.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    36-2023: RESOLUTION TO ADD FEES RELATING TO STOP WORK ORDERS TO THE BUILDING/PLANNING/ZONING DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE
  6. Transfer funds into various reserve funds as budgeted for fiscal year 2022-23.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    37-2023: RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS INTO VARIOUS RESERVE FUNDS AS BUDGETED
  7. Authorize the Mayor to complete the grant application for the reimbursable grant to purchase an electric police vehicle with equipment and charging port.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Electric Police Vehicle Grant Application
  8. Accept the Treasurer's report for the period ending June 30, 2023.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  9. Pay all Village bills after audit.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  10. Adjourn the July 10, 2023 Village Board Meeting.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Thu, Jun 22, 2023Board of Trustees Workshop Meetingagenda + minutesagendaminutes9
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  1. Close the public hearing on Local Law 'B' to Regulate Animal Husbandry, Hens and Honeybees.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Adopt Local Law 2 of 2023, a local law to regulate animal husbandry, hens and honeybees in the Village of Red Hook.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by KjarvalVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    28-2023: RESOLUTION TO ADOPT LOCAL LAW 2 of 2023, ENTITLED A LOCAL LAW TO REGULATE ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, HENS AND HONEYBEES IN THE VILLAGE OF RED HOOK
  3. Amend Planning & Zoning Board meeting start times to 6:30 pm for both Planning Board (2nd Thursday) and Zoning Board of Appeals (4th Thursday).
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    29-2023: RESOLUTION TO AMEND PLANNING & ZONING MEETING START TIME
  4. Authorize Mayor Smythe to sign the Master Services Agreement with Lexipol for law enforcement policy services, annual fee $4,600 and one-time implementation fee $14,800.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    30-2023: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH LEXIPOL
  5. Authorize Mayor to engage Lori E. Doty, CPA to perform the 2022-23 Court Audit for $900.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    31-2023: RESOLUTION TO ENGAGE LORI E. DOTY, CPA TO PERFORM 2022‐23 COURT AUDIT
  6. Authorize Mayor to engage Youngwirth Law to provide Labor and Employment Legal Services for the fiscal year at rates consistent with the prior agreement.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by KjarvalVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    32-2023: RESOLUTION TO ENGAGE YOUNGWIRTH LAW AS LABOR & EMPLOYMENT COUNSEL
  7. Approve the minutes from the June 12, 2023 Board of Trustees Public Hearing and Meeting.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  8. Pay all Village bills after audit.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  9. Adjourn the June 22, 2023 Village Board Workshop Meeting.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Mon, Jun 12, 2023Board of Trustees Meeting and Public Hearingagenda + minutesagendaminutes15
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  1. Approve the minutes from the May 8, 2023, Board of Trustees Public Hearing and Meeting and the May 25, 2023 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting with correction to change 'a' to 'and' in the seventh paragraph from the end.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Extend the public hearing on Local Law 'B' of 2023, A Local Law to Regulate Animal Husbandry, Hens and Honeybees to Board of Trustees workshop meeting on June 22, 2023 at 7pm.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Amend Local Law 'B' of 2023 to reduce animal husbandry setback from 100 ft to 75 ft and modify honeybee regulations including eliminating lot size requirement, reducing distance to 50 ft from public road/alleyway/sidewalk, and requiring public notice to neighboring parcels.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Amendment to Local Law B - Animal Husbandry, Hens and Honeybees
  4. Appoint Trustee Melkorka Kjarval as the Deputy Mayor of the Village of Red Hook effective immediately.
    Moved by Smythepassedoperational
    Appointment of Deputy Mayor
  5. Approve the Mayor's appointment of Fire Inspector, Zoning & Code Enforcement Officers, Building Inspectors & Deputies.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    22-2023: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF FIRE INSPECTOR, ZONING & CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, BUILDING INSPECTORS & DEPUTIES
  6. Declare certain equipment to be surplus and authorize their sale at auction.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    23-2023: RESOLUTION TO DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT TO BE SURPLUS
  7. Approve a 2.5% wage increase for non-union Village employees effective June 1, 2023.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    24-2023: RESOLUTION TO RAISE NON-UNION VILLAGE EMPLOYEE WAGES
  8. Accept the Treasurer's Report for May 31, 2023.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  9. Adopt a Determination of Significance (Negative Declaration) in connection with proposed Local Law B of 2023 regarding animal husbandry, hens and honeybees.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    25-2023: RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (NEGATIVE DECLARATION) IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED LOCAL LAW B of 2023, ENTITLED A LOCAL LAW TO REGULATE ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, HENS AND HONEYBEES IN THE VILLAGE OF RED HOOK
  10. Adopt Local Law 1 of 2023 to permit internally illuminated window signs in the Village of Red Hook.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    26-2023: RESOLUTION TO ADOPT LOCAL LAW 1 of 2023, ENTITLED A LOCAL LAW TO PERMIT INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED WINDOW SIGNS IN THE VILLAGE OF RED HOOK
  11. Adjourn the public Board of Trustees meeting to go into Executive Session at 8:47pm.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  12. Return to the public Board of Trustees meeting at 8:55pm.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  13. Authorize the appointment of Diana Devens to the position of Deputy Clerk, with residency within Dutchess County rather than within the Village.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    27-2023: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF DIANA DEVENS TO THE POSITION OF DEPUTY CLERK
  14. Pay all Village bills after audit.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  15. Adjourn the June 12, 2023 Village Board Meeting at 8:57pm.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Thu, May 25, 2023Board of Trustees Workshop Meetingagenda + minutesagendaminutes8
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  1. Table the meeting minutes from the May 8, 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting to the next meeting.
    Moved by Smythetabledprocedural
  2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Extension/1st Amendment to the Water Interconnect IMA Agreement, dated 11/1/1991 Between Town & Village of Red Hook.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Water Interconnect IMA Agreement Extension/1st Amendment
  3. Establish a date for a public hearing regarding an amended Local Law to Regulate Animal Husbandry, Hens and Honeybees in the Village of Red Hook.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    18-2023: Resolution Establishing a Date for a Public Hearing Regarding an Amended Local Law to Regulate Animal Husbandry, Hens and Honeybees in the Village of Red Hook
  4. Authorize a consultant agreement between Z3 Consultants, Inc., and the Village of Red Hook for building code and zoning enforcement services.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    19-2023: Resolution to Authorize a Consultant Agreement Between Z3 Consultants, Inc., and the Village of Red Hook
  5. Establish credit accounts at D&S Pump & Supply and Harbor Freight Tools for the Village Highway Department.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedformal_resolution
    20-2023: Resolution Establishing a Credit Accounts at D&S Pump & Supply and Harbor Freight Tools
  6. Approve the amended meeting schedule for Village Board of Trustees, Workshops, Justice Court, Criminal Court, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  7. Authorize payment of all Village bills after audit.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  8. Adjourn the May 25, 2023 Village Board Workshop Meeting.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Mon, May 8, 2023Board of Trustees Meeting and Public Hearingagenda + minutesagendaminutes16
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  1. Approve the minutes from the April 10, 2023 Board of Trustees Public Hearing and Meeting and the April 27, 2023 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Open the public hearing for Local Law 'A' of 2023, A Local Law to Permit Internally Illuminated Window Signs.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Close the public hearing for Local Law 'A' of 2023, A Local Law to Permit Internally Illuminated Window Signs.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  4. Open the public hearing for Local Law 'B' of 2023, A Local Law to Regulate Animal Husbandry, Hens and Honeybees.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  5. Continue the public hearing for Local Law 'B' of 2023, A Local Law to Regulate Animal Husbandry, Hens and Honeybees to the June 12, 2023 Board of Trustee meeting.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  6. Authorize the Mayor to sign the extension to the Water Interconnect Inter-Municipal Agreement dated November 1, 1991 between Town and Village of Red Hook.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Water Interconnect IMA Extension Authorization
  7. Authorize settlement of litigation Vincent P. Zitz v. Village of Red Hook for $2,475.00 and authorize counsel to execute stipulation.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by AppenzellerVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    13-2023: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION VINCENT P. ZITZ V. VILLAGE OF RED HOOK
  8. Authorize Mayor to execute Memorandum of Agreement with UPSEU for health insurance carrier change from MVP to CDPHP effective May 1, 2023.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by AppenzellerVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    14-2023: RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH UPSEU FOR HEALTH INSURANCE CARRIER CHANGE
  9. Amend General, Water, and Sewer Fund budgets to reflect current information and expenses.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by LaingVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    16-2023: RESOLUTION FOR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO VILLAGE GENERAL, WATER, & SEWER FUNDS
  10. Accept the Treasurer's Report for April 30, 2023.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  11. Pay all Village bills after audit.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  12. Go into Executive Session to discuss union/personnel negotiations.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  13. Return to the public meeting from Executive Session.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  14. Create position of Full-Time Police Lieutenant, set salaries, and appoint Sergeant Patrick Hildenbrand to Lieutenant and Officer Travis Sterritt to Sergeant positions effective June 1, 2023.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    17-2023: RESOLUTION REGARDING ADDITION OF A FULL-TIME LIEUTENANT POSITION TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND APPOINTMENTS
  15. Authorize Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with UPSEU to set pay rates for Lieutenant and Sergeant positions.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    UPSEU MOA for Lieutenant and Sergeant Pay Rates
  16. Adjourn the May 8, 2023 Village Board Meeting at 9:09pm.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Thu, Apr 27, 2023Board of Trustees Workshop Meetingagenda + minutesagendaminutes10
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  1. Approve the minutes from the March 13, 2023 and March 23, 2023 Board of Trustees meetings.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Approve the water leak adjustment policy as adjusted.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Water Leak Adjustment Policy
  3. Establish a date for a public hearing regarding a local law to permit internally illuminated window signs in the Village of Red Hook.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    10-2023: Resolution Establishing a Date for a Public Hearing Regarding a Local Law to Permit Internally Illuminated Window Signs in the Village of Red Hook
  4. Establish a date for a public hearing regarding a local law to regulate animal husbandry, hens and honeybees in the Village of Red Hook.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by KjarvalVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    11-2023: Resolution Establishing a Date for a Public Hearing Regarding a Local Law to Regulate Animal Husbandry, Hens and Honeybees in the Village of Red Hook
  5. Amend the General, Water, and Sewer Fund budgets to reflect current information and expenses.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    12-2023: Resolution for Budget Adjustments to Village General, Water, & Sewer Funds
  6. Approve payment of all Village bills after audit.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  7. Go into Executive Session to discuss Police Department compensation negotiations.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  8. Resume public meeting of the Board of Trustees.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  9. Authorize the Mayor to sign a month-to-month contract with Welsh/Royal Carting for a roll off dumpster at the Village Highway Garage.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Welsh/Royal Carting Roll-Off Dumpster Contract
  10. Adjourn the April 27, 2023 Village Board Workshop Meeting.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Mon, Apr 10, 2023Board of Trustees Meeting and Public Hearingagenda + minutesagendaminutes18
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  1. Table the approval of the draft minutes from the March 13, 2023 and March 23, 2023 Board of Trustees meetings until the next meeting.
    Moved by Smythetabledprocedural
  2. Open the public hearing for the 2023-2024 Village of Red Hook Budget.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Close the public hearing for the 2023-2024 Village of Red Hook Budget.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  4. Adopt the 2023-2024 budget for the General Fund, Water Fund, and Sewer Fund.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    6-2023: RESOLUTION TO ADOPT 2023-2024 BUDGET
  5. Open the public hearing on videoconferencing policy.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  6. Close the public hearing on videoconferencing policy.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  7. Authorize the use of videoconferencing by Board members under extraordinary circumstances.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by AppenzellerVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    7-2023: RESOLUTION FOR USE OF VIDEOCONFERENCING
  8. Adopt the Model Procedures for Member Videoconferencing.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    8-2023: RESOLUTION TO ADOPT MODEL VIDEOCONFERENCING PROCEDURES
  9. Accept the 2023 Election Expenses as presented.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  10. Authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of engagement with Mackey Butts & Whalen LLP.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Engagement letter with Mackey Butts & Whalen LLP
  11. Sign the Dutchess County Shared Services Procurement Assistance Program agreement.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by AppenzellerVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Dutchess County Shared Services Procurement Assistance agreement
  12. Reassess sewer EDUs for 7472 South Broadway, splitting 3 EDUs into 2 EDUs for parcel 433677 and 1 EDU for parcel 435669 following a lot line adjustment.
    Moved by Laing, seconded by Bradley-RickardVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Sewer EDU reassessment for 7472 South Broadway
  13. Authorize the Mayor to sign the 2023-2024 Septic Tank & Grease Trap Pump Out & Hauling Contract with Superior Sanitation.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    2023-2024 Septic Tank & Grease Trap Pump Out & Hauling Contract with Superior Sanitation
  14. Adopt the annual reorganization resolution consolidating appointments, designated depositories, travel reimbursement policy, budget controls, ethics/procurement review, official newspaper designation, and meeting schedule.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by AppenzellerVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    9-2023: RESOLUTION TO BROAD FORM – CONSOLIDATED REORGANIZATION
  15. Accept the Treasurer's Report for March 31, 2023.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  16. Authorize the Mayor to negotiate with the Police Union (UPSEU) to determine a potential pay level for a lieutenant position.
    Moved by Appenzeller, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Authorization to negotiate police lieutenant pay level with UPSEU
  17. Table the fire department report.
    Moved by Smythetabledprocedural
  18. Adjourn the April 10, 2023 Village Board Meeting at 8:19 pm.
    Moved by Bradley-Rickard, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Thu, Mar 23, 2023Board of Trustees Workshop Meetingagenda + minutesagendaminutes3
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  1. Accept the low bid submitted by Superior Sanitation for sewer sludge pump-out and hauling services.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by KovalchikVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Accept Superior Sanitation sewer sludge bid
  2. Pay all Village bills after audit.
    Moved by Dwyer-McNulty, seconded by KovalchikVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Adjourn the March 23, 2023 Village Board Meeting.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by Dwyer-McNultyVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Mon, Mar 13, 2023Board of Trustees Meetingagenda + minutesagendaminutes12
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  1. Approve the minutes from the March 9, 2023 Village Board of Trustees Special Workshop Meeting.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by Dwyer-McNultyVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Accept a $300 donation from Devereux in gratitude to the Village Police Department.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Accept donation from Devereux to Police Department
  3. Accept the candidacy of Gareth Davies and appoint him to the Red Hook Library Board of Trustees.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by Dwyer-McNultyVote: 3-0 (1 abstain)passedoperational
    Appoint Gareth Davies to Library Board of Trustees
  4. Authorize the Mayor to sign the AllState Power Systems contract as amended to cover all four Village generators.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by Dwyer-McNultyVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Authorize Mayor to sign AllState Power Systems contract
  5. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Defined Contribution Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) Investment Policy Statement from RBC Wealth Management dated April 2023.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by Dwyer-McNultyVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Authorize Mayor to sign LOSAP Investment Policy Statement
  6. Hold a Public Hearing on Local Law A of 2023 on Videoconferencing on April 10, 2023.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by KovalchikVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  7. Hold a Public Hearing on the 2023-2024 Village Budget on April 10, 2023.
    Moved by Dwyer-McNulty, seconded by KovalchikVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  8. Amend the General, Water, and Sewer Fund budgets to reflect current information and expenses as detailed in the adjustment schedules.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by Dwyer-McNultyVote: 4-0passedformal_resolution
    4-2023: RESOLUTION FOR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO VILLAGE GENERAL, WATER, & SEWER FUNDS
  9. Accept the Treasurer's Report for February 2023.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by Dwyer-McNultyVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  10. Appoint Lori Urbin as Treasurer of the Village of Red Hook effective at midnight on March 17, 2023.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by KovalchikVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Appoint Lori Urbin as Village Treasurer
  11. Pay all Village bills after audit.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by Dwyer-McNultyVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  12. Adjourn the March 13, 2023 Village Board Meeting at 8:45 pm.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by Dwyer-McNultyVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Thu, Mar 9, 2023Board of Trustees Special Workshop Meetingagenda + minutesagendaminutes5
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  1. Approve the minutes from the February 13, 2023 Village Board of Trustees Meeting and the February 23, 2023 Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
    Moved by Dwyer-McNulty, seconded by KovalchikVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the amended subcontractor agreement with Red Hook Responds.
    Moved by Dwyer-McNulty, seconded by KovalchikVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Amended Subcontractor Agreement with Red Hook Responds
  3. Authorize the Mayor to sign the amended 2023 STOP-DWI Contract Extension.
    Moved by Kjarval, seconded by KovalchikVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    2023 STOP-DWI Contract Extension
  4. Authorize Mayor Smythe to sign the WIIA Financing Agreement.
    Moved by Dwyer-McNulty, seconded by KovalchikVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    WIIA Financing Agreement with NYS EFC
  5. Adjourn the March 9, 2023 Board of Trustees Special Workshop Meeting.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Thu, Feb 23, 2023Board of Trustees Workshop Meetingagenda + minutesagendaminutes13
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  1. Go into Executive Session to discuss a Police employment matter.
    Moved by Dwyer-McNulty, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Reopen the public session of the Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
    Moved by Dwyer-McNulty, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Authorize Sgt. Hildenbrand to hire Russell Wright as a part-time police officer in the Village of Red Hook Police Department.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by KovalchikVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Hire Russell Wright as part-time police officer
  4. Approve the minutes from the February 13, 2022 Village Board of Trustees Meeting.
    tabledprocedural
  5. Approve the Red Hook Seniors request for $1,000 from budget line item 7620.4 Adult Recreation.
    Moved by Dwyer-McNulty, seconded by KovalchikVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Red Hook Seniors funding request approval
  6. Authorize Mayor Smythe to sign the lease with Bell Copier for a 60-month lease for a new copier/printer/scanner/fax in the Clerk's office.
    Moved by Dwyer-McNulty, seconded by KovalchikVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Bell Copier 60-month lease authorization
  7. Authorize Mayor Smythe to sign the CMI Tech annual contract for IT services.
    Moved by Dwyer-McNulty, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    CMI Tech annual IT services contract
  8. Authorize Mayor Smythe to sign the subcontractor agreement with Red Hook Responds.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Red Hook Responds subcontractor agreement
  9. Pay all Village bills after audit.
    Moved by Dwyer-McNulty, seconded by KovalchikVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  10. Hold a Special Board of Trustee Workshop Meeting on March 9, 2023 at 7pm to discuss the budget.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by Dwyer-McNultyVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  11. Go into Executive Session to discuss a confidential property negotiation.
    Moved by Dwyer-McNulty, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  12. Reopen the public session of the Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  13. Adjourn the February 23, 2023 Village Board Meeting.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by Dwyer-McNultyVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Mon, Feb 13, 2023Board of Trustees Meetingagenda + minutesagendaminutes9
Show 9 extracted events
  1. Pay all Village bills from the January 26, 2023 Village Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting after audit.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  2. Approve the minutes from the January 26, 2023 Village Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by Dwyer-McNultyVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Authorize the Village to procure 3 Verizon cell phones for use by the Red Hook Police Department.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by KovalchikVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Procurement of three cell phones for police department
  4. Authorize the Mayor to sign the ADP Time Kiosk App contract for employee time tracking.
    Moved by Dwyer-McNulty, seconded by KjarvalVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    ADP Time Kiosk App contract authorization
  5. Add a part-time Zoning Enforcement Officer position at 15 hours per week.
    Moved by Dwyer-McNulty, seconded by KovalchikVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Establish part-time Zoning Enforcement Officer position
  6. Accept the Treasurer's Report for the period ending January 31, 2023.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by Dwyer-McNultyVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  7. Adopt Resolution 4-2023 for budget adjustments to the Village General and Water Funds.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by LaingVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    4-2023: RESOLUTION FOR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO VILLAGE GENERAL AND WATER FUNDS
  8. Pay all Village bills after audit.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by Dwyer-McNultyVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  9. Adjourn the February 13, 2023 Village Board Meeting at 8:10 PM.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Thu, Jan 26, 2023Board of Trustees Workshop Meetingagenda + minutesagendaminutes4
Show 4 extracted events
  1. Approve the minutes from the January 9, 2023 Village Board of Trustees Meeting.
    Moved by Dwyer-McNulty, seconded by KovalchikVote: 4-0passedprocedural
  2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Water Agreement with Bell Jar LLC (a.k.a., Mighty Donuts).
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by KjarvalVote: 4-0passedoperational
    Water Agreement with Bell Jar LLC
  3. Appoint Anna Greig to the Red Hook Library Board for a 5-year term.
    Moved by Dwyer-McNulty, seconded by KjarvalVote: 4-0passedoperational
    Appointment to Red Hook Library Board
  4. Adjourn the January 26, 2023 Village Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by Dwyer-McNultyVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
Mon, Jan 9, 2023Board of Trustees Meetingagenda + minutesagendaminutes12
Show 12 extracted events
  1. Approve the minutes from the December 1, 2022 Village Board Regular Workshop Meeting and December 12, 2022 Village Board of Trustees Meeting.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by Dwyer-McNultyVote: 4-0 (1 abstain)passedprocedural
  2. Go into executive session for personnel employment issue at 7:05pm.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  3. Reopen the Board of Trustees meeting at 7:19pm.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by Dwyer-McNultyVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  4. Authorize the execution and payment of a proposed agreement and release of claims to resolve a prior employment matter for $2,010.00.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by LaingVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    1-2023: RESOLUTION FOR PRIOR EMPLOYEE MATTER
  5. Reappoint the Honorable Thomas Mansfield as the Associate Village Justice to the Village of Red Hook Court from September 2022 until the end of April 2023.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by KovalchikVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Reappoint Associate Village Justice Thomas Mansfield
  6. Renew the Police life insurance policy which is required by the Police Department Union Contract.
    Moved by Smythe, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Renew Police Life Insurance Policy
  7. Establish a call-in policy for non-union Village employees providing a minimum of 1 hour of pay at standard pay rate when called to work.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by Dwyer-McNultyVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    2-2023: RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A CALL-IN POLICY FOR NON-UNION VILLAGE EMPLOYEES
  8. Approve H&N Towing Enterprises as the on-call towing company at a fee of $175 per vehicle including 3 days of storage, with each additional day charged at $50 per day per vehicle.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedoperational
    Approve H&N Towing On-Call Services Contract
  9. Amend the General Fund budget to reflect current information and expenses, including MIG grant adjustments and departmental expenses.
    Moved by Dwyer-McNulty, seconded by KjarvalVote: 5-0passedformal_resolution
    3-2023: RESOLUTION FOR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO VILLAGE GENERAL FUND
  10. Accept the Treasurer's Report.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  11. Pay all Village bills after audit.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by Dwyer-McNultyVote: unanimouspassedprocedural
  12. Adjourn the January 9, 2023 Village Board Meeting at 8:04pm.
    Moved by Kovalchik, seconded by LaingVote: unanimouspassedprocedural