Amy Smith
Reports for Village Board Meeting: Monday, October 6, 2025
Water Department
The mayor gave the report on the Water Department meeting. I can report on water usage and testing results.
H20 Innovations’ report for September water usage shows that the Village used just under 7 million gallons (6,808,646) for a daily average of a little over 250,000 gallons (226,955).
Three locations were sampled on September 19, 2025. All three locations were negative for Coliform and E. coli. The free chlorine residual amounts ranged from 1.5 mg/liter to 1.07 mg/liter.
Events
The Chamber of Commerce submitted their application for a Halloween costume parade in the Village center on Saturday Oct 25, 1 - 2:15 pm. They meet all requirements put before them and I will schedule a check-in meeting one week ahead of the event to ensure we are all in communication.
Grants
The Greenway Compact Grant was the subject of a vote earlier. With Karen’s permission, on behalf of the Village, I contacted Brandee Nelson of TIghe and Bond about the scope of planning work for the proposed grant. Ms Nelson came highly recommended by the County’s Planning Department as a local engineer with expertise in planning pedestrian experiences and improving safety for pedestrians in downtown areas. Tighe and Bond also have a landscape architect as part of their team who would weigh in on the greening of the sidewalk areas.
I am looking at funding possibilities to support the signage that is required for the implementation of the School Speed Zone. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee is currently the main contender.
School Speed Zone
This was also the subject of a vote earlier. The proposed school speed zone includes a NYS highway (199/ W. Market) and also a County highway (79/ Linden Ave), there are multiple letters of support needed to bolster the Village’s petition. I have written to the Red Hook Central School District Superintendent, Janet Warden for a letter of support from the schools. The vote tonight constituted the municipality’s support. I have emailed Robert Ballkind, Commissioner of Public Works to get a letter of support from the County as well. That will complete the supporting materials needed for our petition to get the state’s support.