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Trustee Uku Village Green Report for March 2026

April 13, 2026

The Village Green Committee has been actively preparing for the spring season.

Arbor Day Planning: After discussion among committee members, the VGC has decided to consolidate to a single planting day this fall, rather than the traditional two per year. This allows for better advance planning of planting locations and tree selection from Schichtel’s nursery. Per Tree City USA standards, our Arbor Day obligation is to observe the day at some point during the year, which opens up possibilities beyond planting alone.

Arbor Day Maintenance Day: Committee member Brenda Cagle has proposed an Arbor Day mainte­ nance day as an alternative spring activity. Ideas include installing gator bags on trees planted since fall 2024, minor pruning of dead or crossing limbs, refreshing mulch on newer trees at Abrahams Park, removing winter tree guards, and providing homeowners with tree care notes. This will be discussed at the next meeting.

Town Collaboration: Brenda has offered to reach out to the Town Tree Commission (Chair Cathy and Hop) about a joint Arbor Day celebration. The Town hosts an annual celebration in the Town Hall parking lot with demonstrations and free trees. The committee is discussing whether to join them this year.

Canvassing Postcard: Committee member Joy Glass designed a canvassing postcard featuring a QR code linking to the Village Street Tree Request Form. The committee approved Version B. The Margaret Street, Tower Street, and Bird Street area has been identified as a target for upcoming canvassing.

Resident Inquiry: Lisa Menz, a frequent visitor to Abrahams Park, inquired about planting a memorial tree. I informed her of the Board’s temporary halt on new installations in Abrahams Park and directed her to the street tree program and Chair Barrett for this fall’s planting.

Next Meeting: Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6 PM in the Village Courtroom.

Reminders:

  • The Village Street Tree Request Form is available at the Village Green Committee page: redhookvillage.gov/200/Village­Green­Committee

  • If you have a little free time and want to meet fun neighbors, the Village Green might be just the place for you. Contact the Clerk, or email VGC Chair Tara Barrett: hilbarr@gmail.com

As always, it is my pleasure to serve this hardworking team.

francesuku@redhookvillage.gov

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Document B is a condensed version of the resolution containing only the operative clauses.

  • Document transitioned from a full formal resolution (including header, meeting details, voting table, and attestation) to a condensed summary of 'WHEREAS' and 'RESOLVED' clauses
  • Removed meeting header: 'VILLAGE OF RED HOOK RESOLUTION # ___ - 2026 DATED: APRIL 27, 2026'
  • Removed meeting details: 'A meeting of the Village of Red Hook was convened... called to order by Mayor Smythe.'
  • Removed voting record table and signature/attestation block for Jennifer Cavanaugh, Clerk
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#WHEREAS **VILLAGE OF RED HOOK RESOLUTION # ___ clauses: - 2026** # **DATED: APRIL 27, 2026** A meeting of the Village of Red Hook was convened in public session at the Village Hall, 7467 South Broadway, Red Hook, NY on April 27, 2026. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Smythe. ## **RESOLUTION TO ADOPT 2026-2027 SEWER BUDGET.** WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees (Board) has received and reviewed the tentative budget and held a public hearing on April 13, 2026 on same; and WHEREAS, - funding lines and expense lines have been developed, reviewed to reflect income projections and expenses from trending, ongoing estimates, and history; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Theclauses: - the sewer fund budget will be $451,490; And, - the Sewer Fund budget is hereby adopted with the Treasurer to be fully advised and authorized to proceed accordingly. Motion by: Seconded by: The foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote, which resulted as follows: |Mayor Smythe|☐Aye|☐Nay|☐Abstain|☐Recuse|☐Absent/Excused| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |DeputyMayor Kjarval|☐Aye|☐Nay|☐Abstain|☐Recuse|☐Absent/Excused| |Trustee Uku|☐Aye|☐Nay|☐Abstain|☐Recuse|☐Absent/Excused| |Trustee Allen|☐Aye|☐Nay|☐Abstain|☐Recuse|☐Absent/Excused| |Trustee Rothstein|☐Aye|☐Nay|☐Abstain|☐Recuse|☐Absent/Excused| |Vote Total|||||| |Result|Motion:||||| I hereby attest that the above Resolution was approved by the Board of Trustees at its April 27, 2026 meeting, and that I have been authorized to sign this Resolution by decision of the Board of Trustees ______________________ ____________________ Jennifer Cavanaugh, Clerk Date

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