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Employee Compensation and Benefits

2026last touched · 34 source resolutions
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Resolutions setting wages and salaries for non-union employees, establishing health insurance coverage, life insurance and EAP programs, employee leave and benefits policies, workers' compensation coverage, and standard work day reporting for retirement purposes.
In force, by year of last update
2026this year
Workers' Compensation Coverage — Dutchess County Self-Insured Plan
The Village participates in the Dutchess County Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Plan, with the Mayor authorized to sign the annual participation agreement.[17][22][31]
CDPHP HRA Administrative Services Agreement
The Mayor is authorized to sign the Ancillary Administrative Services Agreement with Lifetime Benefit Solutions, Inc. to administer CDPHP's Traditional Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), contingent on Lifetime Benefit Solutions, Inc. being the only HRA administrator company contracted with CDPHP.[32]
Wage Rate — Clerk to the Justice (Rebecca Kent)
Rebecca Kent, Clerk to the Justice, receives $24.00/hr effective June 1, 2026, reflecting a 3% increase from $23.30/hr.[33]
Wage Rate — Court Clerk (Madison Hart)
Madison Hart, Court Clerk, receives $17.00/hr effective June 1, 2026.[33]
Wage Rate — Village Treasurer (Marybeth De Filippis)
Marybeth De Filippis, Village Treasurer, receives $31.83/hr effective June 1, 2026, reflecting a 3% increase from $30.90/hr.[33]
Wage Rate — Account/Payroll Clerk (Carrie De Paola)
Carrie De Paola, Account/Payroll Clerk, receives $28.33/hr effective June 1, 2026, reflecting a 3% increase from $27.50/hr.[33]
Wage Rate — Police & Building Clerk/Typist (Lara Hart)
Lara Hart, Police & Building Clerk/Typist, receives $29.92/hr effective June 1, 2026, reflecting a 3% increase from $29.05/hr.[33]
Wage Rate — Village Clerk (Jennifer Cavanaugh)
Jennifer Cavanaugh, Village Clerk, receives $29.71/hr effective June 1, 2026, corrected from $29.70/hr to reflect proper rounding of the 3% increase from $28.84/hr.[33][34]
Wage Rate — Deputy Clerk Special Projects (Doris Balacic-Scheuing)
Doris Balacic-Scheuing, Deputy Clerk – Special Projects, receives $20.27/hr effective June 1, 2026, reflecting a 3% increase from $19.68/hr.[33]
Wage Rate — Deputy Clerk (Diana Devens)
Diana Devens, Deputy Clerk, receives $18.58/hr effective June 1, 2026, reflecting a 3% increase from $18.04/hr.[33]
Wage Rate — Part-Time Laborer (Sean Morrisey)
Sean Morrisey, Part-Time Laborer, receives $19.10/hr effective June 1, 2026, reflecting a 3% increase from $18.54/hr.[33]
Wage Rate — Part-Time Laborer (Robert Smith)
Robert Smith, Part-Time Laborer, receives $21.22/hr effective June 1, 2026, reflecting a 3% increase from $20.60/hr.[33]
Wage Rate — Water Meter Reader (Robert Benz)
Robert Benz, Water Meter Reader, receives $26.00/hr effective June 1, 2026, reflecting a 4% increase from $25.00/hr.[33]
2025
Health Care Opt-Out Policy — Non-Union Full-Time Employees
Non-union full-time employees who opt out of Village health care coverage receive an annual payment of $2,000 (individual), $3,800 (employee and spouse or employee and child), or $5,000 (family), paid as a single check at the end of the insurance year (May–April).[23]
Retiree Health Coverage — CDPHP Medicare Advantage Plan 201
Village retirees on Medicare are covered under the CDPHP Medicare Advantage Plan 201.[24]
Sick Leave Bank Policy — Full-Time Employees
The Village has adopted a Sick Leave Bank Policy allowing full-time employees who have exhausted their leave benefits and face severe loss of income to receive voluntary donations of sick days from other full-time employees with accumulated leave.[26]
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Contract
The Village maintains an annual Employee Assistance Program (EAP) contract, required because the Village has Public Works staff with CDL licenses, with the Mayor authorized to sign the annual renewal. The EAP is available to all employees.[21][28]
Wage Rate — Part-Time Laborer with CDL (Peter Frisenda)
Peter Frisenda, Part-Time Laborer, receives $20.60/hr effective December 19, 2025, reflecting an increase from $18.54/hr upon acquisition of his CDL License.[29]
Temporary Part-Time Building/Planning/Zoning Clerk (Katie Khakhar)
Katie Khakhar is engaged as a temporary part-time Building/Planning/Zoning Clerk at $26.00/hr, working an average of 10–15 hours per week, until Lara Hart returns from medical leave.[25]
2024
Life Insurance Plan for Full-Time Employees
The existing life insurance plan is offered to all full-time Village employees at the employee's cost as a payroll deduction, with no cost to the Village.[18]
Full-Time Treasurer — Health Insurance Contribution
The Full-Time Treasurer position carries a 15% employee contribution toward health insurance.[19]
2023
Non-Union Call-In Minimum Pay Policy
When a non-union Village employee is called in to work as an exception, for an emergency, or for a small amount of work outside normal hours, the employee shall receive a minimum of 1 hour of pay at the employee's standard pay rate.[14]
Police Life Insurance Policy
The Village renews the Police life insurance policy as required by the Police Department Union Contract.[15]
2017
Standard Work Day and Reporting — Elected and Appointed Officials
The Village has adopted a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution establishing standard work days and reporting requirements for elected and appointed officials for retirement purposes.[9]
2016
MVP Health Insurance Contract
The Village's health insurance is provided through an MVP health insurance contract, as authorized by the Board.[7]
2015
Non-Union Longevity Pay
Non-union full-time employees receive longevity pay at $0.50/hour increments for every 5 years of full-time service, up to 25 years of employment.[5]
2011
Office Staff Meeting Compensation Minimum
Office staff shall receive a minimum of 2 hours of compensation for attendance at village, zoning, and planning board meetings.[3]
Non-Union Vacation Time — Five-to-Ten Year Tier
Non-union full-time employees receive one additional day of vacation after the five-year anniversary and one additional day per year up to the ten-year anniversary, for a maximum of four weeks of vacation at the ten-year mark. Vacation time is non-cumulative.[4]
2010
Health Insurance Deductible Checking Account
A dedicated checking account funded with $22,707.20 (CD check 23682023) is maintained to pay health insurance deductibles as they come in for Village employees.[2]
2008
Health Insurance Deductible Limits
Health insurance deductibles shall not exceed $1,000.00 for highway employees and $750.00 for police and office employees. Employees submit receipts to the Village Clerk for reimbursement.[1]
History · superseded or expired
2026
Wage Rate — Village Clerk Jennifer Cavanaugh (29-2026 pre-correction)
Superseded by Resolution 37-2026. Resolution 29-2026 initially set Jennifer Cavanaugh's rate at $29.70/hr effective June 1, 2026; corrected to $29.71/hr.[33]
2025
Wage Rate — Clerk to the Justice Rebecca Kent (2025)
Superseded by Resolution 29-2026. Rebecca Kent's rate was set at $23.30/hr effective June 1, 2025.[27]
Wage Rate — Police & Building Clerk/Typist Lara Hart (2025)
Superseded by Resolution 29-2026. Lara Hart's rate was set at $29.05/hr effective June 1, 2025.[27]
Wage Rate — Village Clerk Jennifer Cavanaugh (2025)
Superseded by Resolutions 29-2026 and 37-2026. Jennifer Cavanaugh's rate was set at $28.84/hr effective June 1, 2025.[27]
Wage Rate — Deputy Clerk Special Projects Doris Balacic-Scheuing (2025)
Superseded by Resolution 29-2026. Doris Balacic-Scheuing's rate was set at $19.68/hr effective June 1, 2025.[27]
Wage Rate — Deputy Clerk Diana Devens (2025)
Superseded by Resolution 29-2026. Diana Devens's rate was set at $18.04/hr effective June 1, 2025.[27]
Wage Rate — Part-Time Laborers Sean Morrisey & Peter Frisenda (2025)
Superseded by subsequent wage resolutions. Sean Morrisey and Peter Frisenda received a 3% increase to $18.54/hr effective June 1, 2025.[27]
Wage Rate — Part-Time Laborer Robert Smith (2025)
Superseded by Resolution 29-2026. Robert Smith's rate was set at $20.60/hr effective June 1, 2025.[27]
Wage Rate — Account Clerk Angela Dourdis (2025)
Superseded by Resolution 29-2026. Angela Dourdis's rate was set at $27.30/hr effective June 1, 2025.[27]
Wage Rate — Treasurer Marybeth De Filippis (2025)
Superseded by Resolution 29-2026. Marybeth De Filippis's rate was set at $30.90/hr effective December 19, 2025.[30]
2024
Authorization to Hire Full-Time Treasurer at $30/hr
Superseded by subsequent hiring and wage resolutions. The Mayor was authorized to hire a Full-Time Treasurer at $30/hr with a 15% employee health insurance contribution, starting no earlier than January 6, 2025.[19]
Non-Union Employee 3% Pay Increase (2024)
Superseded by Resolution 26-2025 and 29-2026. Named non-union employees received increases effective June 1, 2024, including a 3% raise for most and adjustments for minimum wage and increased responsibilities.[20]
Wage Rate — Clerk to the Justice Rebecca Kent (2024)
Superseded by Resolution 26-2025. Rebecca Kent's rate was set at $22.62/hr effective June 1, 2024.[20]
Wage Rate — Court Intern Seymone Rosenberg
Superseded by subsequent personnel changes. Seymone Rosenberg's rate was set at $15.50/hr effective January 1, 2025 to reflect minimum wage requirements.[20]
Wage Rate — Police & Building Clerk/Typist Lara Hart (2024)
Superseded by Resolution 26-2025. Lara Hart's rate was set at $28.20/hr effective June 1, 2024.[20]
Wage Rate — Village Clerk Jennifer Cavanaugh (2024)
Superseded by Resolution 26-2025. Jennifer Cavanaugh's rate was increased to $28.00/hr effective June 1, 2024 in recognition of increased responsibilities with the Water and Sewer Departments.[20]
Wage Rate — Deputy Clerk Special Projects Doris Balacic-Scheuing (2024)
Superseded by Resolution 26-2025. Doris Balacic-Scheuing's rate was set at $19.11/hr effective June 1, 2024.[20]
Wage Rate — Deputy Clerk Diana Devens (2024)
Superseded by Resolution 26-2025. Diana Devens's rate was set at $17.51/hr effective June 1, 2024.[20]
Wage Rate — Village Treasurer Lori Urbin (2024)
Superseded by subsequent personnel changes (Lori Urbin resigned effective April 7, 2025). Lori Urbin's rate was set at $30.90/hr effective June 1, 2024.[20]
Wage Rate — Account Clerk Angela Dourdis (2024)
Superseded by Resolution 26-2025. Angela Dourdis's rate was set at $26.50/hr effective June 1, 2024.[20]
Wage Rate — Village Intern Eli Staubi
Superseded by subsequent personnel changes. Eli Staubi's rate was set at $15.50/hr effective January 1, 2025 to reflect minimum wage requirements.[20]
Wage Rate — Part-Time Laborer Sean Morrisey (2024)
Superseded by Resolution 26-2025. Sean Morrisey's rate was set at $18.00/hr effective December 9, 2024.[20]
EAP Services Renewal (2024)
Superseded by the 2025 EAP annual renewal. The Mayor was authorized to sign the EAP Services renewal agreement in December 2024.[21]
2023
Non-Union Employee 2.5% Pay Increase (2023)
Superseded by subsequent wage resolutions. Named non-union employees received a 2.5% increase effective June 1, 2023.[16]
Wage Rate — Clerk to the Justice Rebecca Kent (2023)
Superseded by Resolution 42-2024. Rebecca Kent's rate was set at $21.53/hr effective June 1, 2023.[16]
Wage Rate — Police & Building Clerk/Typist Lara Hart (2023)
Superseded by Resolution 42-2024. Lara Hart's rate was set at $26.88/hr effective June 1, 2023.[16]
Wage Rate — Village Clerk Jennifer Cavanaugh (2023)
Superseded by Resolution 42-2024. Jennifer Cavanaugh's rate was set at $21.05/hr effective June 1, 2023.[16]
Wage Rate — Deputy Clerk Special Projects Doris Balacic-Scheuing (2023)
Superseded by Resolution 42-2024. Doris Balacic-Scheuing's rate was set at $18.55/hr effective June 1, 2023.[16]
Wage Rate — Part-Time Laborer Zachary Simmons (2023)
Superseded by subsequent personnel changes. Zachary Simmons's rate was set at $17.12/hr effective June 1, 2023.[16]
2022
Non-Union Employee 2.7% Pay Increase (2022)
Superseded by subsequent wage resolutions. Non-union employees (Clark Kimble, Jen Cavanaugh, Lara Hart, Todd Vanbuskirk, Rebecca Kent) received a 2.7% increase retroactive to June 1, 2022, consistent with union contract rates.[13]
2021
Non-Union Employee 1.5% Pay Increase (2021)
Superseded by subsequent wage resolutions. All non-union employees received a 1.5% raise in September 2021.[12]
Wage Rate — Treasurer Ray Towle
Superseded by subsequent personnel changes. Ray Towle, Treasurer, received an increase to $35.00/hr in 2021.[12]
Wage Rate — Court Clerk Rebecca Kent (2021)
Superseded by subsequent wage resolutions. Rebecca Kent, Court Clerk, received an increase to $20.00/hr in 2021.[12]
2019
Dutchess County Workers' Compensation Agreement 2020
Expired December 31, 2020. The Village entered into a renewal agreement with Dutchess County Workers' Compensation for employee coverage for the year 2020.[11]
2018
Assistant Clerk Water Department Rate — Arie Drewes
Superseded by subsequent wage resolutions. Assistant Clerk Drewes was assigned additional water department duties at $18.59/hr effective October 1, 2018.[10]
2016
Employee Position Change — Arie Drewes
Arie Drewes was moved from part-time to a full-time exempt position as Secretary to Planning/Zoning effective November 17, 2016, with cross-training duties. Superseded by subsequent personnel and wage actions.[8]
2015
Non-Union Employee 1.5% Pay Increase (2015)
Superseded by subsequent wage resolutions. All non-union employees received a 1.5% pay increase effective May 21, 2015.[5]
Mayor Salary — $12,000
Superseded by subsequent budget cycles. Mayor's salary was set at $12,000 effective June 1, 2015.[6]
Deputy Mayor Salary — $10,000
Superseded by subsequent budget cycles. Deputy Mayor's salary was set at $10,000 effective June 1, 2015.[6]
Source resolutions
  1. [1]2008-06-02Health Insurance Deductible and Drug Reimbursement Limits
  2. [2]2010-03-25Health Insurance Deductible Checking Account
  3. [3]2011-01-20Office staff meeting compensation policy
  4. [4]2011-11-07Personnel Vacation Time Guidelines Amendment
  5. [5]2015-05-21Non-union employee compensation adjustments
  6. [6]2015-05-21Mayor and Deputy Mayor salary increase
  7. [7]2016-07-21Authorize new MVP health insurance contract
  8. [8]2016-11-17Authorization of Employee Position Change
  9. [9]2017-03-13Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed Officials
  10. [10]2018-09-20Assign administrative water department duties to Assistant Clerk
  11. [11]2019-11-04Dutchess County Workman's Compensation Agreement 2020
  12. [12]2021-09-13Non-Union Employee Salary Increases
  13. [13]2022-08-08Non-Union employee salary increases
  14. [14]2023-01-09RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A CALL-IN POLICY FOR NON-UNION VILLAGE EMPLOYEES
  15. [15]2023-01-09Renew Police Life Insurance Policy
  16. [16]2023-06-12RESOLUTION TO RAISE NON-UNION VILLAGE EMPLOYEE WAGES
  17. [17]2024-02-12Dutchess County Self Insured Workers Compensation Plan Renewal
  18. [18]2024-04-25Life Insurance Plan for Full-time Employees
  19. [19]2024-11-04Resolution Authorize Change to Full Time Treasurer
  20. [20]2024-12-09Resolution to Raise Non-Union Village Employee Wages
  21. [21]2024-12-09EAP Services Renewal Agreement
  22. [22]2025-02-10Participation Agreement with Dutchess County Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Plan
  23. [23]2025-02-27Health Care Opt-Out Policy for Non-Union Fulltime Employees
  24. [24]2025-03-27CDPHP Medicare Advantage Plan 201 Retiree Coverage
  25. [25]2025-05-12RESOLUTION TO HIRE TEMPORARY BUILDING/PLANNING/ZONING CLERK WHILE LARA HART IS OUT ON MEDICAL LEAVE
  26. [26]2025-05-12RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A SICK LEAVE BANK POLICY FOR FULLTIME VILLAGE OF RED HOOK EMPLOYEES
  27. [27]2025-07-14RESOLUTION TO RAISE NON-UNION VILLAGE EMPLOYEE WAGES
  28. [28]2025-09-08EAP Annual Contract Renewal
  29. [29]2025-12-22Resolution to Increase an Employee's Wages
  30. [30]2025-12-22Resolution to Increase an Employee's Wages
  31. [31]2026-01-12Dutchess County Workers' Compensation Agreement
  32. [32]2026-03-23Authorization to sign CDPHP HRA administrative services agreement
  33. [33]2026-06-22RESOLUTION TO RAISE NON-UNION VILLAGE EMPLOYEE WAGES
  34. [34]2026-07-13RESOLUTION TO CORRECT A RAISE FOR A NON-UNION VILLAGE EMPLOYEE

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.