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Resolution to Correct a Raise for a Non-Union Village Employee

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VILLAGE OF RED HOOK RESOLUTION # - 2026 DATED: July 13, 2026

A meeting of the Village of Red Hook Board of Trustees was convened in public session at the Village Hall, 7467 South Broadway, Red Hook, NY on July 13, 2026. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Smythe.

RESOLUTION TO CORRECT A RAISE FOR A NON-UNION VILLAGE EMPLOYEE.

WHEREAS, the raise approved in Resolution #29-2026 for Jennifer Cavanaugh was based on a 3% increase; and

WHEREAS, the convention is to round up when the calculation is .005 or above; and

WHEREAS, Jennifer’s pay rate was $28.84/hr, a 3% increase is $29.7052/hr.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the new pay rate for Jennifer Cavanaugh will be $29.71/hr effective 6/1/26:

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
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ResultMotion:

I hereby attest that the above Resolution was approved by the Board of Trustees at its July 13, 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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2025-12-082025-12-08
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The document title and scope changed to include Snow Removal and Seasonal Parking rules.

  • Title changed from 'DPW & Materials Management Report' to 'Snow Removal & Seasonal Parking Report'
  • Added section: 'Snow Removal & Seasonal Parking Rules' regarding no all-night street parking from November 1st - March 31st
  • Added section: 'Street Light Complaints' providing instructions for contacting Central Hudson
  • Added section: 'Potholes' detailing how to report road damage and the distinction between Village and State Highways
  • Added section: 'Foreman Appreciation, or, “Giving Jake his Flowers”' regarding DPW snow removal operations
  • Added contact email: 'francesuku@redhookvillage.gov'
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Trustee Uku DPW Report for November 2025 Dec 8, 2025 ## **Highway Department:** ## Materials Management Here are this month’s costs and expenses. Please refer to the attached Resource Recovery Data Report. Trash & Recycling Pickup Trash & recycling must be out before 5am on Monday mornings. 1. Cardboard bundles should be bound together with string or tape. 2. Paper recycling should be placed loose within a lidded tub or bin. Recycling pickup alternates between **Yellow (paper & cardboard)** & **Blue (metal, plastic & glass).** Bulk Waste disposal (of mattresses, large furniture, etc.) is available to Village residents and businesses at a very affordable rate. Please contact the Clerk to purchase tags for any Village disposal services: (845) 758-1081 – info@redhookvillage.gov - or in person M-F, 11AM- 4PM **The Dual-Stream Recycling Calendar and Guide** is available at Village Hall, and at redhookvillage.org/recycle Food Waste Dropof Residents are welcome to join the Village’s **Food Waste Collection Program** , made possible in part by a composting grant from Dutchess County. To sign up, contact the Clerk or visit redhookvillage.gov/compost ## Brush / Yard Waste Pickup Concluded for the season. See you in the spring! ## **Scrap Metal Program:** |Revenue received (11/30/25) since the last report was|**$0**| |---|---| |Total revenue for this Fiscal Year (Jun 2025- May 2026) to date is|**$2914.20**| |Since the Program’s inception, in Sep 2007, donations have yielded a total of|<br>**$58431.44**| |Proceeds from the program go towards the purchase of tools & equipment for the Public Works<br>Dept. Residents & businesses interested in donating metal may contact the Village Clerk’s ofce to<br>schedule a pickup.|| Trustee Uku DPW Report for November 2025 Dec 8, 2025 ## **Snow Removal & Seasonal Parking Rules:** No all-night street parking is permitted in the Village from **November 1st - March 31st.** Vehicles parked on the streets between 11 PM - 6 AM may be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. Property owners are reminded to remove athletic equipment, garbage receptacles and/or any other temporary obstacles from the side of streets to prevent their damage during snow removal operations. The owner and/or occupant of every building/lot in the village with an adjoining sidewalk, is required to remove snow and ice **within 24 hrs of the end of a snowstorm.** The Village Highway Department may remove uncleared snow/ice , at the cost of $2.00 per linear foot to the property owner. ## **Street Light Complaints:** If you notice a street light out in the Village: You may notify Central Hudson directly by going to: cenhud.com/en/outages, selecting ‘ _Report a Street Light_ ’ and filling out their online form. ## **Potholes:** Y ou can notify the village of potholes on Village roads by calling the Village Clerk’s office or filling out the “Report a Concern” form at: redhookvillage.org/concern. Please note that the Village is not allowed to conduct repairs on State Highways. If you would like to report a pothole on a State Highway, The Village can forward your concern - or you can submit your complaint directly to the NYS DOT by calling 1.800.POTHOLE (1.800.768.4653). ## **Foreman Appreciation, or,** _**“Giving Jake his Flowers”**_ **:** Thank you Jake and Team DPW for conducting the magical transformation of our leaf truck into snow plough. Our roads were clear mere moments after the first snowstorm of the season, and residents took notice. ## **francesuku@redhookvillage.gov**
2025-12-082025-12-08
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The document title was updated to match the report header.

  • Title changed from 'Snow Removal & Seasonal Parking Report — November 2025' to 'Trustee Uku DPW Report for November 2025'
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Trustee Uku DPW Report for November 2025 Dec 8, 2025 ## **Highway Department:** ## Materials Management Here are this month’s costs and expenses. Please refer to the attached Resource Recovery Data Report. Trash & Recycling Pickup Trash & recycling must be out before 5am on Monday mornings. 1. Cardboard bundles should be bound together with string or tape. 2. Paper recycling should be placed loose within a lidded tub or bin. Recycling pickup alternates between **Yellow (paper & cardboard)** & **Blue (metal, plastic & glass).** Bulk Waste disposal (of mattresses, large furniture, etc.) is available to Village residents and businesses at a very affordable rate. Please contact the Clerk to purchase tags for any Village disposal services: (845) 758-1081 – info@redhookvillage.gov - or in person M-F, 11AM- 4PM **The Dual-Stream Recycling Calendar and Guide** is available at Village Hall, and at redhookvillage.org/recycle Food Waste Dropof Residents are welcome to join the Village’s **Food Waste Collection Program** , made possible in part by a composting grant from Dutchess County. To sign up, contact the Clerk or visit redhookvillage.gov/compost ## Brush / Yard Waste Pickup Concluded for the season. See you in the spring! ## **Scrap Metal Program:** |Revenue received (11/30/25) since the last report was|**$0**| |---|---| |Total revenue for this Fiscal Year (Jun 2025- May 2026) to date is|**$2914.20**| |Since the Program’s inception, in Sep 2007, donations have yielded a total of|<br>**$58431.44**| |Proceeds from the program go towards the purchase of tools & equipment for the Public Works<br>Dept. Residents & businesses interested in donating metal may contact the Village Clerk’s ofce to<br>schedule a pickup.|| Trustee Uku DPW Report for November 2025 Dec 8, 2025 ## **Snow Removal & Seasonal Parking Rules:** No all-night street parking is permitted in the Village from **November 1st - March 31st.** Vehicles parked on the streets between 11 PM - 6 AM may be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. Property owners are reminded to remove athletic equipment, garbage receptacles and/or any other temporary obstacles from the side of streets to prevent their damage during snow removal operations. The owner and/or occupant of every building/lot in the village with an adjoining sidewalk, is required to remove snow and ice **within 24 hrs of the end of a snowstorm.** The Village Highway Department may remove uncleared snow/ice , at the cost of $2.00 per linear foot to the property owner. ## **Street Light Complaints:** If you notice a street light out in the Village: You may notify Central Hudson directly by going to: cenhud.com/en/outages, selecting ‘ _Report a Street Light_ ’ and filling out their online form. ## **Potholes:** Y ou can notify the village of potholes on Village roads by calling the Village Clerk’s office or filling out the “Report a Concern” form at: redhookvillage.org/concern. Please note that the Village is not allowed to conduct repairs on State Highways. If you would like to report a pothole on a State Highway, The Village can forward your concern - or you can submit your complaint directly to the NYS DOT by calling 1.800.POTHOLE (1.800.768.4653). ## **Foreman Appreciation, or,** _**“Giving Jake his Flowers”**_ **:** Thank you Jake and Team DPW for conducting the magical transformation of our leaf truck into snow plough. Our roads were clear mere moments after the first snowstorm of the season, and residents took notice. ## **francesuku@redhookvillage.gov**

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