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Resolution to Authorize Purchase of Four (4) Solar Radar Speed Signs

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    Resolution to Authorize Purchase of Four (4) Solar Radar Speed Signs
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RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) SOLAR RADAR SPEED SIGNS

Resolution #20-2024 — 2024-07-15

WHEREAS

  • the Village of Red Hook is focused on slowing vehicles down as they enter into the Village
  • Radar Speed Signs are known to bring attention to the change in speed limit and encourage drivers to slow down to the speed limit in a more timely fashion
  • the Solar Powered version of Radar Speed Signs does not require a separate electrical hookup or significant maintenance
  • the proposed signs also capture traffic data and statistics

RESOLVED

  • that the Village Board of Trustees authorizes the purchase of four (4) Solar Radar Speed Signs to be installed at the four entrances to the Village on Broadway (State Route 9) and Market (State Route 199) pending approval from the State DOT for an amount not to exceed $15,000
  • that this equipment be purchased using available ARPA funding

Changes between versions

2024-07-15→2024-08-05
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The July update was revised to remove the Seed Library update and add new information regarding Pollinator Gardens and Bard College collaborations.

  • Removed 'Seed Library' section regarding the relocation to the first floor of the Red Hook Community Center
  • Added 'Pollinator Gardens' section regarding potential new locations at Village Hall or the Village parking lot
  • Expanded 'Abraham’s Park' section to note that Bard College discussions will commence in the fall due to summer faculty availability
  • Updated 'Events' section for 'Pumpkins in the Park' to include upcoming outreach to the Village Events Committee
  • Updated 'Public Meetings' section to replace the note about the missed June meeting with confirmation that the July meeting took place on July 27[th]
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## **Public Spaces Initiative July Board Update** **Mission** To develop and facilitate the creation of public park, art, and community spaces throughout the Village of Red Hook **Public Meetings** are held the 4th Saturday of each month at 10 am, in person at the Village Hall unless otherwise noted (email the PSI chair Ash Bradley‐-Rickard for the meeting location). DueThe toJuly the workload preparing for and staffing for the Then and Now and Hello Blooms events in June, the normally scheduledPSI meeting did not taketook place on Saturday July 27[th] at Village Hall. ## **Key Topics** - **Seed Library** : The seed library is currently hosted at the Red Hook Community Center and work to relocate the library from the basement to a nook under the stairs on the first floor has been completed and visitors to the Hello Blooms had favorable comments about the more accessible location - **Abraham’s Park** : As part of the ongoing redesign visioning, work is underway to produce a survey that will capture public input from Village residents and other park users - The PSI has reached out to Bard College to initiate conversations on a possible collaboration for a studio art program outdoor exhibit. The faculty members who may participate are away during the summer and discussions will commence in the fall. - **Pollinator Gardens** : Committee members will meet with Village representatives to look for potential new garden locations at the front of Village Hall or at the Village parking lot. If a suitable location can be identified, planning will take place later in the year. - **Events** - Hello Blooms, June 15[th] , was held in partnership with RHCC. ActivitiesThe included a give‐away of donated plants, informational tables, crafts for kids, music, and tours of the Community Center pollinator garden and seed library, and sharing information about the Village’s Climate Smart Community certification initiative. Attendanceevent was slightlysuccessful below last year’s event, perhaps due to the fantastic weather, butand the quality of engagement with visitors was excellent. The possibility of holding this event in an alternative location was discussed and this will be explored later in the year. - Oct 19[th] – Pumpkins in the Park Event. Outreach to the Village Events Committee and potential community partners will begin shortly ## **Planning Update** An in‐-person meeting was held on Friday June 21[st] with the Village and representatives of RUPCO, the developer of the Gateway project, and the Villages planner, Nelson Pope and Voorhis. The purpose of this meeting was to review the zoning and permitting processes for this project and discuss the timeline as well as initiate conversation on sewer capacity and expansion. After the meeting a site visit was held for all participants to walk the property.

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