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VILLAGE OF RED HOOK RESOLUTION #___ – 2026 DATED: APRIL 13, 2026
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE VILLAGE ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN LEGAL OPINION ON SEWER FUND BUDGET QUESTIONS
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2026, Trustee Uku submitted a written request to the Village Attorney for legal opinions on the Sewer Fund, copying the full Board and Village Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the request concerns the Village’s obligations under GML §9-a regarding the repayment of the interfund advance by May 31, 2026, and whether the proposed use of sewer revenue complies with GML Article 14-F; and
WHEREAS, the Board is scheduled to hold a budget public hearing on April 13, 2026 and to adopt the FY 2026-27 budget on April 27, 2026, and cannot responsibly act on the Sewer Fund questions without written legal guidance; and
WHEREAS, no written response from the Village Attorney has been received as of the date of this resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Red Hook as follows:
1. The Village Attorney is hereby directed to provide a written legal opinion on the Sewer Fund questions submitted by Trustee Uku on April 6, 2026, no later than the April 27, 2026 workshop meeting.
2. The opinions shall be addressed to the full Board and Village Clerk.
3. If any provision of this resolution is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
4. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Mayor 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 13, 2026 meeting, and that I have been authorized to sign this Resolution by decision of the Board of Trustees.
Jennifer Cavanaugh, Clerk
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