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Resolution #27-2019 — SEQR Water Loop Route 9 Old Farm Road

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VILLAGE OF RED HOOK

A meeting of the Village of Red Hook was convened in public session at the Village Hall, 7467 South Broadway, Red Hook, New York on May 13, 2019. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Blundell and, upon roll being called, the following were present:

PRESENT: ABSENT:

The following Resolution was offered by ____________________, seconded by

_______________________, to wit:

– – – RESOLUTION SEQR WATER LOOP RT 9 OLD FARM ROAD RESOLUTION # 27- 2019

Whereas the Village of Red Hook owns and maintains a municipal water system that provides water to village residents, town residents, and business owners and:

Whereas the village requires a modern infrastructure and the Village of Red Hook desires to promote ecological and economic sustainability; and

Whereas the Village of Red Hook contracted with the Dutchess County Waste and Water Authority to sell water to them for the Hoffman Farm/Tradition development in the Town of Red Hook;

Whereas this is a contiguous area to the existing water mains but is only served by one older main in Red Hook Estates and results in the creation of a dead-end of a supply main; and

Whereas the Village also has a dead-end water main on Rt 9 South; and

Whereas it is best practice to have fully connected, looped water mains and this is the best scenario for the village, its new customers and existing customers; and

Whereas the Village of Red Hook has water supply capacity and DEC approval to sell water to Hoffman/Tradition at Red Hook and Hardscrabble Plaza plus the Ross Project, that would be served by construction of a 300 foot run to form a loop along Rt 9 South into Old Farm Road; and three customers who will also benefit from the loop will pro-rate costs, provide easements to include legal, engineering and constructions costs for the loop; and

Whereas the Village of Red Hook will obtain, via the applicant ’ s engineers work product, approval from Dutchess County Department of Health and apply for the NYS DOT Perm costs only; and

Whereas, on May 13, 2019, the Village Board of Trustees declared to serve as lead agency, has considered the criteria contained in 6 NYCRR § 617.7 and thoroughly analyzed all

identified relevant areas of environmental concern; and classified the project as an unlisted action pursuant to SEQRA.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Red Hook as follows:

  1. The Board of Trustees hereby determines that the project as proposed will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts and that a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared.

  2. The Board of Trustees authorizes the Mayor to complete and sign page 2 of the Impact Assessment Form Part 2 and page 3 of the of the SEAF.

The Board of Trustee ’ s reviewed the SEQR

Mayor Blundell made a motion to approve Resolution 27-2019. DM Kovalchik seconded this motion. All were in favor.

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  • Solar Farm Mayor Blundell stated there will be a Public Hearing on May 16[th] , 2019 at the Village Hall, which has been circulated.

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  • Fire Department An updated contract for fire protection has been drawn up with a 2 % increase, the contract will be consistent with the increases in the Town Contract. The Village and Town will cover the cost of LOSAP and Cancer Coverage. The Village will also agree to open a reserve for $ 2500 for future capital costs. Mayor Blundell made a motion authorizing him to sign the contract as presented for a two year contract. Trustee Trapp seconded this motion. All were in favor.

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  • CDBG Must be ADA compliant will consider sidewalks on Cherry St by the Elmendorph. Application is due in October.

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  • Cell Tower Generator two bids were received CT Male for $ 11,400 and Delaware Engineering for $ 14,400. Mayor Blundell made a motion to authorize CT Male to move forward and install the generator. Trustee Trapp seconded this motion. All were in favor.

– SEWER USE LAW RESOLUTION 26-2019 Local Law 2-2019

RESOLUTION NO. 26-2019 DATED MAY 13, 2019

A meeting of the Village of Red Hook Board of Trustees Board was convened in public session at the Village Hall, 7467 South Broadway, Red Hook, New York on May 13, 2019. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ed Blundell.