By Trustee Uku, sourced from NY State statute. AI assistance from Claude.
VILLAGE OF RED HOOK RESOLUTION #___ – 2026 DATED: JUNE 8, 2026
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PUBLIC VIDEOCONFERENCE ACCESS AT BOARD MEETINGS
WHEREAS, the Open Meetings Law (OML) requires public meetings, and Public Officers Law §103-a (POL §103-a) authorizes videoconferencing to expand access; and
WHEREAS, Resolution #7-2023 further established that members of the public should be able to observe and participate in Board meetings by videoconference; and
WHEREAS, many Village residents face caregiving, work, or mobility constraints that make in-person attendance difficult; and
WHEREAS, recordings of meetings can be posted or linked publicly at no additional cost to the Village;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Red Hook as follows:
1. Standing access. Every Board meeting shall provide a public videoconference attendance option, except for emergency meetings.
2. Public link. The link shall appear in the agenda and on the Village website.
3. New link per meeting. The Clerk shall generate a new link for each meeting.
4. Public access to recording. Links to recordings and availability shall be in accordance with POL §103-a(7).
5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
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: |
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