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Advisory Committees and Village Green Committee

2026last touched · 15 source resolutions
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Resolutions establishing and appointing members to village advisory bodies including the Village Green Committee, Human Relations Committee, Housing Committee, Events Committee, Public Spaces Committee, Climate Smart Task Force, and standing committees of the Village Board.
Synthesis written as-of 2026-06-13. A time-bounded clause in this rule expires on 2026-12-31
In force, by year of last update
2026this year
Village Green Committee — 2026 Appointments
The Board approves the Mayor's appointments to the Village Green Committee for terms ending 12/31/26: Trustee Frances Uku as Liaison; Tara Barrett as Chairperson; and Brenda Cagle, Jim Cashen, Joy Glass, Kevin Joseph McGinnis, and David Pearson as members.[14]
Village Green Committee — 2026 Meeting Schedule
Village Green Committee meetings for 2026 are scheduled for 1/15/26, 4/16/26, 7/16/26, and 9/17/26 at 6pm at Village Hall.[14]
Public Spaces Committee — Current Appointments
The Board approves the Mayor's appointments to the Public Spaces Committee for two-year terms ending April 3, 2028: Perry Allen (Committee Chair, one-year term) and Board Liaison, Ash Bradley-Rickard, Betsy Brauer, Linda DiGasper, Camille Norvell, David Pearson, David Sokol, and Karen Smythe (Mayor).[15]
2025
Standing Committees of Village Board — Legal Framework
Local Law No. 1 of 2025 adopted a new Chapter 61 of the Village Code establishing that at its annual organizational meeting, or throughout the year as needed, the Village Board of Trustees shall by resolution establish standing committees, prescribe their functions and duties, and may discontinue or abolish any standing committee.[7]
Village Green Committee — Authorization and Structure
The Village Green Committee is authorized under Chapter 179 of the Village Code with three appointed officers and additional members, all Village residents, plus a Board liaison appointed by the mayor. Officers and members serve one (1) year terms, not subject to term limits.[8]
Village Green Committee — Meeting Requirements
All Village Green Committee meetings shall be open to the public when a quorum is present; agendas and minutes shall be kept and filed with the Village Clerk; meetings shall be posted at least one week in advance. A virtual attendance option shall be made available except for outdoor meetings.[8]
Village Green Committee — Powers and Duties
The Committee is charged with developing and administering the Community Forestry Program in collaboration with the DPW Foreman, advising the Board on recommended adjustments, organizing the annual Arbor Day observance, maintaining the tree inventory, adhering to Tree City USA guidelines, coordinating bench donations, and recommending additional projects.[8]
Village Green Committee — Community Forestry Program Budget
The Village will set aside a budget of at least $2 per capita for implementation of the Community Forestry Program.[8]
Events Committee — Authorization and Structure
The Events Committee is established with members appointed by the mayor and approved by the Board; all members must be Village residents. A Board member appointed by the mayor serves as liaison. Members serve two (2) year terms with a minimum of two (2) members.[9]
Events Committee — Meeting Requirements
Permit review meetings are not open to the public; however, their outcome will be presented to the Village Board. Minutes of all public meetings shall be kept and filed with the Village Clerk. A schedule of non-permit review meetings shall be established by the Committee and posted at least one week in advance on the Village website where possible.[9]
Events Committee — Powers and Duties
The Events Committee is charged with advising the Village Board on the Village Events Permit Application and Process, ensuring the agreed-upon process is followed, and after initial review of each permit application, an Events Committee member shall meet with the mayor and the applicant(s) for the purpose of advising the Mayor.[9]
Events Committee — Current Appointments
The Board approves the Mayor's appointments to the Events Committee for terms ending 4/5/27: Karen Smythe and Amy Smith as members, with Amy Smith also serving as liaison.[11]
Climate Smart Communities Task Force — Authorization and Structure
The Climate Smart Communities Task Force (CSC Task Force) is established with members appointed by the mayor and approved by the Village Board. The Task Force shall contain a minimum of four (4) and a maximum of seven (7) members, including a Village Board member appointed by the mayor as liaison. A minimum of three (3) members (excluding the Village Trustee) shall be residents of the Village of Red Hook; additional non-resident members may be appointed based on environmental or sustainability expertise.[10]
Climate Smart Communities Task Force — Term of Office
The term of office for CSC Task Force members shall be two (2) years, except that when members are first appointed, three (3) members shall serve for one year and four (4) members shall serve full two-year terms. When a member's term ends, he or she may remain until a replacement is appointed and may be reappointed for another two-year term at the discretion of the mayor.[10]
Climate Smart Communities Task Force — Chair Appointment
A Chair shall be appointed by the mayor from among the CSC Task Force members and approved by the Village Board.[10]
Climate Smart Communities Task Force — Meeting Requirements
CSC Task Force meetings 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. All meetings shall be posted at least one week in advance on the Village website. A virtual option shall be made available unless the meeting is outdoors.[10]
Climate Smart Communities Task Force — Powers and Duties
The CSC Task Force shall use the NY State DEC Climate Smart Communities Pledge Elements to prioritize actions with the goal of achieving Bronze Certification as quickly as possible, followed by increasing levels of certification; recommend prioritized actions to the Village Board for approval; implement Board-approved actions; and submit an Annual Report to the Village Board outlining activities over the past calendar year and goals for the year ahead.[10]
Public Spaces Committee — Authorization and Structure
The Public Spaces Committee is established with members appointed by the mayor and approved by the Board; the Committee must be made up of a majority of Village residents. A Board member appointed by the mayor serves as liaison. Members serve two (2) year terms with a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of ten (10) members. Volunteers are welcome to attend and assist at any time under the direction of the Chair.[12]
Public Spaces Committee — Meeting Requirements
The Public Spaces 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. All meetings shall be posted at least one week in advance on the Village website. A virtual option shall be made available unless the meeting is held outside.[12]
Public Spaces Committee — Powers and Duties
The Public Spaces Committee is charged with advising the Village Board on how best to enhance and preserve public green space including the Richard M. Abrahams Memorial Park, reviewing and making recommendations on possible local laws to promote pollinators, native plants, and natural land use, recommending how to proceed with the Pollinator Pathway project, recommending ways to incorporate art into public spaces and develop a procedure for that, and implementing actions approved by the Village Board.[12]
2024
Human Relations Committee — Linda Duval Appointment
Linda Duval is appointed to the Village Human Relations Committee.[6]
2022
Housing Committee — Village Liaison
Mayor Karen Smythe is nominated as the Village of Red Hook liaison to the Town of Red Hook Housing Committee.[4]
History · superseded or expired
2025
Village Green Committee — 2025 Appointments
The Board approved appointments to the Village Green Committee for terms ending 12/31/25: Trustee Frances Uku as Liaison; Tara Barrett, Kevin Joseph McGinnis, and Joy Glass as officers; David Pearson and Jim Cashen as members. Expired 12/31/25 and superseded by 2026 appointments.[11]
Public Spaces Committee — Initial 2025 Appointments
The Board approved appointments of Ash Bradley-Rickard (Chair), Betsy Brauer, David Sokol, Linda DiGasper, and Barbara Westermann to the Public Spaces Committee for terms ending 4/5/27. Superseded by the 2026 reappointment resolution confirming a new slate through April 3, 2028.[13]
2024
2024 Annual Committee Appointments
The Board approved the Mayor's appointments to the Village Green Committee, Events Committee, Public Spaces Initiative, Human Relations Committee, Communications Committee, and Climate Smart Community Taskforce for one-year terms ending April 7, 2025. Expired April 7, 2025.[5]
2017
Village Green Committee — Michael Johnson Appointment
Michael Johnson was appointed to the vacant seat on the Village Green Committee left by the resignation of Julianna Pearson. Superseded by subsequent membership resolutions.[3]
2010
Village Green Committee — Evelyn Krueger Resignation and Sally Dryer-McNulty Appointment
The Village accepted the resignation of Evelyn Krueger from the Village Green Committee and appointed Sally Dryer-McNulty as her replacement. Superseded by subsequent membership resolutions.[2]
2008
Village Green Board — 2008 Membership Changes
David Seymour was removed from the Village Green Board and Evelyn Krueger, Brenda Cagle, and Jen Meleski were added. Superseded by subsequent membership resolutions.[1]
Source resolutions
  1. [1]2008-06-02Village Green Board membership changes
  2. [2]2010-07-12Village Green Committee Appointment
  3. [3]2017-08-14Appoint Michael Johnson to Village Green Committee
  4. [4]2022-10-27Nominate Mayor as Housing Committee liaison
  5. [5]2024-05-13Resolution to Revise Village Appointments
  6. [6]2024-07-15Appoint Linda Duval to Human Relations Committee
  7. [7]2025-04-14Resolution to Adopt Local Law 1 of 2025, Entitled a Local Law to Adopt a New Chapter 61 Entitled Standing Committees of Village Board of the Village Code
  8. [8]2025-06-09RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE RED HOOK VILLAGE GREEN COMMITTEE
  9. [9]2025-06-09RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH AN EVENTS COMMITTEE
  10. [10]2025-06-09RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES TASK FORCE
  11. [11]2025-06-09RESOLUTION TO APPOINT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
  12. [12]2025-07-14Resolution to Establish the Public Spaces Committee
  13. [13]2025-08-11RESOLUTION TO APPOINT PUBLIC SPACES COMMITTEE MEMBERS
  14. [14]2026-01-12RESOLUTION TO APPOINT VILLAGE GREEN COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 2026
  15. [15]2026-05-26RESOLUTION TO CONFIRM MEMBERS TO THE PUBLIC SPACES COMMITTEE

Synthesized from the chronological history of these resolutions. Each clause shows the year it was last established or amended. The text is a reading aid — for legal force, consult the source resolutions and the Village Code.