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Resolution to Create the Pedestrian Advocacy Committee

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RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE PEDESTRIAN ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

Resolution #30-2026 — 2026-06-22

WHEREAS

  • walking, rolling, and bicycling are important forms of transportation and recreation in our community, and walking, rolling, and bicycling contribute to health, fitness, and economic development, and provide quality of life benefits for community members
  • the Village Board recognizes the importance of pedestrian safety and has been working on various projects toward improving pedestrian safety and the pedestrian experience including creating a school speed zone, reducing the Village wide speed limit to 25 mph, adding speed humps in appropriate locations, utilizing the speed trailer to the greatest effect
  • in an effort to prioritize the various projects in discussion and receive support, the Village Board recognizes that a committee that includes members of the public will help to guide our efforts
  • there are a lot of factors that go into implementing pedestrian improvements that can benefit from the focused attention of a committee with strong committee members

RESOLVED

  • by the Village Board of the Village of Red Hook hereby creates the Pedestrian Advocacy Committee with the following membership: Pedestrian Advocacy Committee members will be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board; Committee Chair will be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board; Committee must be made up of a majority of 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; Committee members will serve two (2) year terms; There shall be a minimum of three members and a maximum of 10 members; Volunteers are welcome to attend and assist at any time under the direction of the Chair; Meeting Guidelines: The Committee shall be open to the public when a quorum is present; Agendas and Minutes of all meetings shall be kept and filed with the Village Clerk; A meeting schedule shall be established by the Chair and all meetings shall be posted at least one week in advance on the Village website and open to the public; A virtual option may be made available unless the meeting is outside; Powers and Duties: The Village Pedestrian Advocacy Committee is charged with: Advising the Village Board, educating the community, and advocating for opportunities to improve mobility and connectivity in the Village of Red Hook: (a) Identifying and prioritizing projects that enhance the safety and accessibility of non-motorized transportation; by reviewing project actions that have been taken to date and creating a document for each proposed project that shows the purpose of or need for the project, estimated costs, the steps needed to complete, and timeline; (b) Creating a plan to promote public awareness and education of pedestrian, rolling, and bicycle safety for board approval; (c) Advising the Village Board on matters related to pedestrian, rolling, and bicycle infrastructure; (d) Assisting the Village Board in applying for grant funding to support future plans and projects; (e) Create a recommended process and criteria for approving a request for speed humps and placement of the speed trailer; (f) Assisting the Village Board with the School Speed Zone and 25mph Village speed limit projects

Changes between versions

2026-01-12→2026-01-26
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The scope of the proposed resolution was expanded to include the adoption of updated Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) assessments and corrections via an attached Exhibit A.

  • Scope expanded from a single sewer O&M service charge of '$178 per BU per quarter' to include '(ii) adopt updated Equivalent Dwelling Unit ("EDU") assessments for sewer capital fees, including corrections and reallocations as set forth in an attached schedule (Exhibit A)'
  • Removed specific dollar amount '$178 per BU per quarter' from the text of the resolution
  • Added authorization for 'The Attorney to the Village and Village Clerk' to make 'non-substantive, ministerial edits' to the proposed resolution or notice
  • Added provision that documents 'may be made available electronically' in addition to physical inspection at Village Hall
  • Document date changed from 2026-01-12 to 2026-01-26
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WHEREAS clauses: - the Village of Red Hook (the "Village") ownsoperates and operatesmaintains a publiclymunicipal ownedsanitary treatmentsewer works ("POTW")system and sewerageis authorized to establish, fix, and collect sewer rents, rates, charges, and fees for the use of and services furnished by such system -, Chapterpursuant 145 ofto the Code of the Village of Red Hook providesand forapplicable the impositionprovisions of sewerNew service charges (also referred to as sewer rental charges) for users of theYork Village POTW - Village Code Section 145-120(B) provides that the sewer rental charge rate shall be established from time to time by resolution of the Board of Trustees after a public hearing upon five (5) days' public noticeLaw - the Board of Trustees ishas consideringunder establishingconsideration a proposed resolution to (i) amend the Sewer Operation & Maintenance ("O&M") rates, and (ii) adopt updated Equivalent Dwelling Unit ("EDU") assessments for sewer capital fees, including corrections and reallocations as set forth in an updatedattached sewer O&M service charge of $178 per benefit unitschedule (BUExhibit A) per quarter, beginning with the March 2026 billing - the Board of Trustees desires to schedulehold a public hearing to receive comments from the public comment on the proposed sewer service charge adjustmentresolution RESOLVED clauses: - Aa public hearing is hereby scheduledcalled toand will be held by the Board of Trustees on Monday, February 9th, 2026 at 6:35pm, at Village Hall, 7467 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NYNew York 12571, orfor suchthe otherpurpose locationof ashearing mayall bepersons specifiedinterested in the notice,proposed resolution to consider and receive comment on the proposed establishment of an updatedamend sewer O&M servicerates chargeand to update sewer capital fee EDU assessments (including adoption of $178Exhibit per BU per quarter, beginning with the March 2026 billingA) - Thethe Village Clerk is hereby directed to cause a publicPublic noticeNotice of the hearingHearing to be published atand/or leastposted fiveas (5)required days prior toby the hearing date in the official newspaperCode of the Village of Red Hook and otherwiseapplicable aslaw, requiredand to take any additional steps customarily undertaken by lawthe Village for notice of public hearings, including posting at Village Hall and, if applicable, on the Village website - Copies of the proposed sewerresolution service(including chargeExhibit schedule and this ResolutionA) shall be made available for public inspection during normalregular business hours at the Office of the Village Clerk at Village Hall and may be made available electronically to the extent the Village customarily does so - Thisthe Attorney to the Village and Village Clerk are authorized to make non-substantive, ministerial edits to the form of the proposed resolution and/or public notice (including formatting, typographical corrections, and conformity edits) consistent with the intent of this Resolution - this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption