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Employee Compensation and HR Policy

2026last touched · 25 source resolutions
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Resolutions setting wages and salaries for non-union employees, establishing leave and attendance policies, setting mileage reimbursement rates, governing employee training and conference attendance, and adopting personnel policies including sexual harassment prevention.
Synthesis written as-of 2026-06-13. A time-bounded clause in this rule expires on 2027-05-31
In force, by year of last update
2026this year
Mileage Reimbursement Rate
Village officers and employees who use personal automobiles while performing official Village duties are reimbursed at the current federal IRS business rate per mile in effect at the time of the trip. Reimbursement is authorized for all Village-related travel.[12][25]
Conference and Training Attendance Authorization
Village officers and employees are authorized to attend professional training meetings and schools including NYCOM's Winter Legislative Meeting, NYCOM's Annual Meeting and Training School, NYCOM's Fall Training School, NYCOM's Public Works Training School, and county association meetings (Dutchess County Supervisors & Mayors Association, Dutchess County Planning Association, Dutchess County Transportation Council). Attendance requiring Village-paid expenses must be approved by the Mayor or Board of Trustees before commitment of funds.[8][25]
Authorized Training Attendees by Meeting Type
The Mayor, Board of Trustees, Clerk, and Treasurer are authorized for NYCOM Winter Legislative, Annual, and Fall Training meetings. The Mayor and DPW Foreman are authorized for NYCOM's Public Works Training School. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor are authorized for Dutchess County Supervisors & Mayors Association and Dutchess County Transportation Council. Planning Board and ZBA members and the Planning/Zoning Clerk are authorized for the Dutchess County Planning Association.[25]
Training Budget Allocations — FY2026–27
The Board has approved the following training budgets for fiscal year 6/1/26 through 5/31/27: $2,000 for trustees (account A1010.4), $2,000 for Village staff, with Planning/Zoning within A8010.43, Court within A1110.45, and DPW within A1640.43 or EW8320.45.[25]
Trustee Training Budget Allocation Policy
The Trustee training budget line (A1010.4) divided by four (4) is allotted to each Trustee for municipal training fees (e.g., NYCOM, NYS Comptroller) and associated necessary expenditures (e.g., mileage, lodging) without prior Board approval. Expenses exceeding a Trustee's allocation require Board discussion and approval before expenditure, and all expenses must go through the voucher audit process prior to reimbursement.[24][25]
2025
Sick Leave Bank Policy
A Sick Leave Bank Policy is adopted for full-time Village of Red Hook employees, allowing 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 sick leave.[20]
Clerk to the Justice — Rebecca Kent Wage
Rebecca Kent (Clerk to the Justice) receives $23.30/hour, reflecting a 3% increase effective June 1, 2025.[17][19][21]
Police & Building Clerk/Typist — Lara Hart Wage
Lara Hart (Police & Building Clerk/Typist) receives $29.05/hour, reflecting a 3% increase effective June 1, 2025.[17][19][21]
Village Clerk — Jennifer Cavanaugh Wage
Jennifer Cavanaugh (Village Clerk) receives $28.84/hour, reflecting a 3% increase effective June 1, 2025.[19][21]
Deputy Clerk Special Projects — Doris Balacic-Scheuing Wage
Doris Balacic-Scheuing (Deputy Clerk – Special Projects) receives $19.68/hour, reflecting a 3% increase effective June 1, 2025.[17][19][21]
Deputy Clerk — Diana Devens Wage
Diana Devens (Deputy Clerk) receives $18.04/hour, reflecting a 3% increase effective June 1, 2025.[19][21]
Part-Time Laborer — Sean Morrisey Wage
Sean Morrisey (Part-Time Laborer) receives $18.54/hour, reflecting a 3% increase effective June 1, 2025.[19][21]
Part-Time Laborer — Peter Frisenda Wage
Peter Frisenda (Part-Time Laborer) receives $20.60/hour, increased from $18.54/hour effective December 19, 2025, reflecting his acquisition of a CDL License which enables him to drive larger Village trucks.[21][22]
Part-Time Laborer — Robert Smith Wage
Robert Smith (Part-Time Laborer) receives $20.60/hour, reflecting a 3% increase effective June 1, 2025.[21]
Account Clerk — Angela Dourdis Wage
Angela Dourdis (Account Clerk) receives $27.30/hour, reflecting a 3% increase effective June 1, 2025.[19][21]
Village Treasurer — Marybeth De Filippis Wage
Marybeth De Filippis (Village Treasurer) receives $30.90/hour, reflecting a 3% increase from $30.00/hour effective December 19, 2025.[23]
2024
Full-Time Treasurer Position
The Village is authorized to hire a Full-Time Treasurer at $30.00/hour with a 15% employee contribution toward health insurance, with a start date no earlier than January 6, 2025.[18]
2023
Non-Union Call-In Minimum Pay
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.[16]
2022
Part-Time Bookkeeper Position
A part-time bookkeeper position is established in place of the previously approved full-time Treasurer position.[15]
2018
Sexual Harassment Policy
The Village has adopted a Sexual Harassment Policy as modified by labor counsel to comply with New York State Labor Law §201-g. The policy is disseminated to all Village employees, applicants for employment, paid and unpaid interns, contractors, and persons conducting business with the Village.[11]
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 2-hour minimum compensation for attendance at Village, zoning, and planning board meetings.[2]
Employee Training — Mayor's Budget Line
The Mayor's contractual budget line is modified to include funding for Village employee training programs, including lunch-and-learn sessions.[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]
History · superseded or expired
2024
Non-Union Wage Increases (2024) — Individual Rates
Effective June 1, 2024 (except as noted), the following rates were set: Rebecca Kent $22.62/hr, Lara Hart $28.20/hr, Jennifer Cavanaugh $28.00/hr, Doris Balacic-Scheuing $19.11/hr, Diana Devens $17.51/hr, Lori Urbin $30.90/hr, Angela Dourdis $26.50/hr; Court Intern Seymone Rosenberg and Village Intern Eli Staubi to $15.50/hr effective 1/1/25; Sean Morrisey to $18.00/hr effective 12/9/24. Superseded by Resolution 26-2025 and subsequent wage resolutions.[19]
Village Treasurer — Lori Urbin Wage
Lori Urbin (Village Treasurer) received a rate of $30.90/hour effective June 1, 2024. Lori Urbin resigned effective April 7, 2025; position subsequently filled by Marybeth De Filippis.[18][19]
2023
Non-Union 2.5% Pay Increase (2023)
A 2.5% wage increase effective June 1, 2023 was approved for Rebecca Kent, Lara Hart, Jennifer Cavanaugh, Doris Balacic-Scheuing, and Zachary Simmons. Superseded by Resolution 42-2024 and subsequent wage resolutions.[17]
Part-Time Laborer — Zachary Simmons Wage
Zachary Simmons (Part-Time Laborer) received an increase to $17.12/hour effective June 1, 2023. No longer referenced in current wage resolutions; superseded or position ended.[17]
2022
Non-Union 2.7% Pay Increase (2022)
A 2.7% salary increase retroactive to June 1, 2022 was approved for non-union employees Clark Kimble, Jen Cavanaugh, Lara Hart, Todd Vanbuskirk, and Rebecca Kent. Superseded by subsequent wage resolutions.[14]
2021
Non-Union 1.5% Pay Increase (2021)
A 1.5% raise was approved for all Village non-union employees in September 2021. Superseded by the 2022 and subsequent wage resolutions.[13]
Ray Towle Treasurer Wage — $35.00/hr
Ray Towle (Treasurer) received an increase to $35.00/hour effective September 2021. Superseded by subsequent Treasurer position changes and wage resolutions.[13]
Rebecca Kent Court Clerk Wage — $20.00/hr (2021)
Rebecca Kent (Court Clerk) received an increase to $20.00/hour effective September 2021. Superseded by Resolution 24-2023 and subsequent wage resolutions.[13]
2019
Mileage Reimbursement Authorization (2019)
Superseded by Resolution 23-2026, which restated the IRS-rate mileage reimbursement policy for FY2026–27.[12]
2018
Mileage Reimbursement Authorization (2018)
Superseded by Resolution 16-2019 and Resolution 23-2026, which restated the IRS-rate mileage reimbursement policy.[10]
2016
Mileage Reimbursement Authorization (2016)
Superseded by Resolution 16-2019 and Resolution 23-2026, which restated and updated the IRS-rate mileage reimbursement policy.[7]
Conference Attendance Authorization (2016)
Superseded by Resolution 23-2026, which re-authorized and updated the list of approved training meetings and schools for FY2026–27.[8]
Authorization of Employee Position — Arie Drewes
Part-time employee Arie Drewes was moved to a full-time exempt position as Secretary to Planning/Zoning effective November 17, 2016. This was a personnel action specific to an individual no longer referenced in current resolutions.[9]
2015
Mayor's Salary — $12,000
Mayor's salary was set at $12,000 effective June 1, 2015. Superseded by subsequent budget and compensation actions.[6]
Deputy Mayor's Salary — $10,000
Deputy Mayor's salary was set at $10,000 effective June 1, 2015. Superseded by subsequent budget and compensation actions.[6]
Non-Union 1.5% Pay Increase (2015)
A 1.5% pay increase was granted to all non-union employees effective May 21, 2015. Superseded by subsequent annual wage resolutions.[5]
2008
Sexual Harassment Policy (NYMIR 2008)
Superseded by Resolution 24-2018, which adopted an updated Sexual Harassment Policy modified by labor counsel to comply with NY Labor Law §201-g.[1]
Source resolutions
  1. [1]2008-05-12Sexual Harassment Policy
  2. [2]2011-01-20Office staff meeting compensation policy
  3. [3]2011-04-29Mayor's employee training budget
  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]2016-04-21Employee Personal Cars/Mileage
  8. [8]2016-04-21Employee attendance at schools and conferences
  9. [9]2016-11-17Authorization of Employee Position Change
  10. [10]2018-04-09IRS mileage rate reimbursement for Village travel
  11. [11]2018-10-15To Adopt a Sexual Harassment Policy
  12. [12]2019-04-08Mileage Allowances
  13. [13]2021-09-13Non-Union Employee Salary Increases
  14. [14]2022-08-08Non-Union employee salary increases
  15. [15]2022-12-01Part-time bookkeeper position establishment
  16. [16]2023-01-09RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A CALL-IN POLICY FOR NON-UNION VILLAGE EMPLOYEES
  17. [17]2023-06-12RESOLUTION TO RAISE NON-UNION VILLAGE EMPLOYEE WAGES
  18. [18]2024-11-04Resolution Authorize Change to Full Time Treasurer
  19. [19]2024-12-09Resolution to Raise Non-Union Village Employee Wages
  20. [20]2025-05-12RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A SICK LEAVE BANK POLICY FOR FULLTIME VILLAGE OF RED HOOK EMPLOYEES
  21. [21]2025-07-14RESOLUTION TO RAISE NON-UNION VILLAGE EMPLOYEE WAGES
  22. [22]2025-12-22Resolution to Increase an Employee's Wages
  23. [23]2025-12-22Resolution to Increase an Employee's Wages
  24. [24]2026-01-26Establish Trustee training budget allocation policy
  25. [25]2026-05-11Resolution to Authorize Professional Training Attendance and Establish the Procedure for Village Payment of Training Fees

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.