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Resolution 29 - 2016

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RESOLUTION 29 - 2016

Resolution #29-2016 — 2016-11-17

WHEREAS

  • the Village of Red Hook is continuing its efforts to search for funding resources for the municipal sewer project (also referred to as the "Downtown Development and Jobs Project") within the business district of the Village, and it intends to apply for any and all appropriate sources, including federal, state, and local financing programs, and including the Partnership for Manageable Growth Program (PMGP) through Dutchess County
  • the funding process involves review and signature of documents to submit the PMPG Application before December 5, 2016
  • if the Village is awarded PMGP funding, it will work with all appropriate County agencies to accept the PMGP funding and design, construct, and implement the Downtown Development and Jobs Project in accordance with the approved Preliminary Engineering Report and applicable PMGP policies and guidelines
  • by general municipal law the Mayor has executive authority

RESOLVED

  • Mayor Ed Blundell is fully authorized to complete and sign requisite grant application documents to submit the PMGP Application and any related funding paperwork.

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Document date changed from March 27, 2025 to April 14, 2025, with meeting date added as January 22, 2025.

  • Document title date updated from 2025-03-27 to 2025-04-14
  • Meeting date 'Wednesday, January 22, 2025' added to document header and inserted multiple times throughout sections 4 and 6
  • Minor formatting adjustments to line breaks in sections 1, 2, and 3
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## **P U B L I C S P A C E S I N I T I A T I V E** Wednesday, January 22, 2025 ## **O U R M I S S I O N** _To develop and facilitate the creation of public park, art, and community spaces throughout the village of Red Hook_ ## **Agenda** ## 1. Welcome and Opening Remarks - Acknowledge Steve's contributions as Village Board liaison. - New trustees are sworn in on 3/28, may take a few weeks for a new liaison - to be assigned. ## 2. RHCC Seed Exchange Discussion Points: - Update on Winter Sowing Class (March 1, 11 AM–1 PM): - Event was a success, quite a few people showed up and all enjoyed the planting. ## **Follow-Up Actions:** - Plan to do similar event for fall planting - Winter Sowing event next year as well ## 3. High School Outreach Discussion Points: - Engaging National Honor Society students to fulfill volunteering - requirements. - Coordinating with local high school contacts for outreach. ## **Follow-Up Actions:** - No update this week. - Look to expand PSI volunteers and members to help with reach out items. ##Wednesday, January 22, 2025 4. PSI Budget Submission Discussion Points: - PSI has budget for this year - Items to budget for: - ~~a. Hello Blooms event (June): Raffle prize, pots, potting soil, labels.~~ - b. Pumpkins in the Park (October): Supplies. - c. Extension hose for pollinator garden. - d. Tablecloths for events. - e. PSI T-shirts. - f. Pollinator Garden plants for Village garden - g. PSI name tags (check with Jen Cavanaugh for badge options). Follow-Up Actions: - Confirm amount of budget - Susan to check on table banner and logo possibilities - Follow up on PSI logo for T Shirts ## 5. Hello Blooms event Discussion Points - Date selection – Partner with Rotary club to have space at Appleblossom event, May 10th - Plant give away, seed potting, painting station Follow up Actions - Reach out to Rotary for Appleblossom participation - Define activities to be present at PSI space - Volunteer communication ## 6. Miscellaneous Topics Discussion Points: - Review of survey results (180 submissions shared with the Village). Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - Exploring walking tour initiative showcasing Red Hook’s history (RHCC’s transformation over the years). - Address potential conflicts between seed exchange and local businesses. Wanted to just be aware for future, no issues currently. - Review mission statement(Stated at top of Agenda/Notes) Determine if it needs to be redefined - Partner with Alex and Library on pollinator garden and pathway area - Items for consideration from Brent 1. https://www.cnu.org/publicsquare/2023/09/25/how-creativeplacemaking-enhances-sense-place 2. https://www.ncfp.org/knowledge/effective-family-philanthropythe-mortimer-mimi-levitt-foundation/ ## Follow-Up Actions: - Discuss survey feedback with Village officials. - Develop a plan for promoting the walking tour. - Reach out to Alex for garden planting and participation - Reach out to Mayor to determine when Abraham’s task force will meet again and what the next steps are 1. More foot traffic through park has been observed, could be a good identifier of how the park needs to be designed.