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Resolution to Establish an Events Committee

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RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH AN EVENTS COMMITTEE

Resolution #23-2025 — 2025-06-09

WHEREAS

  • the Village of Red Hook seeks to facilitate and encourage public events in the Village
  • the Village owns public spaces suitable for events consistent with the public interest
  • the Village needs a method to promote the creation of such events that is equitable and fair

RESOLVED

  • the Village Board of Trustees hereby creates the Events Committee with members appointed by the mayor and approved by the Board, all must be Village residents
  • A Board member, appointed by the mayor, will serve as liaison to the Board responsible for reporting on the actions of the Committee
  • Events Committee members will serve two (2) year terms with a minimum of two (2) members
  • Permit review meetings are not open to the public; however, their outcome will be presented to the Village Board
  • Minutes of all public meetings shall be kept and filed with the Village Clerk
  • A schedule of non-permit review meetings shall be established by the Committee and posted at least one week in advance on the Village website where possible
  • The Village Events Committee is charged with advising the Village Board of Trustees on the Village Events Permit Application and Process
  • The Events Committee will ensure that the agreed upon process is followed
  • after the initial review of each permit application, an Events Committee member shall meet with the mayor and the applicant(s) for the purpose of advising the Mayor