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Authorize Mayor to sign Allstate Power Systems generator maintenance contract

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Authorize Mayor to sign Allstate Power Systems generator maintenance contract

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  • Authorize the Mayor to sign the updated contract for generator preventative maintenance services from Allstate Power Systems

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The document title and meeting date were updated, though the content remains largely identical.

  • Title changed from 'Public Spaces Initiative Meeting Notes' to 'Public Spaces Initiative Meeting Notes — January 22, 2025'
  • Document date changed from '2025-03-27' to '2025-04-14'
  • Internal meeting date changed from the implied March date to 'Wednesday, January 22, 2025'
  • Header text reorganized from 'P U B L I C S P A C E S I N I T I A T I V E' to 'P U B L I C S P A C E S' followed by 'I N I T I A T I V E' on a separate line
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**==> picture [4042 x 4042] intentionally omitted <==** ## **P U B L I C S P A C E S** Wednesday, January 22, 2025 ## **I N I T I A T I V E** ## **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 **==> picture [4042 x 4042] intentionally omitted <==** ## 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). **==> picture [4042 x 4042] intentionally omitted <==** 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.