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Highway and DPW Operations, Equipment, and Labor

2025last touched · 11 source resolutions
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Resolutions authorizing purchase or lease of highway department vehicles and equipment, collective bargaining agreements with the highway and public works union, and cooperative purchasing agreements with the Town of Red Hook for winter road salt and sand.
Synthesis written as-of 2026-05-10. A time-bounded clause in this rule expires on 2026-12-31
In force, by year of last update
2025
2025–2026 Sand and Salt Cooperative Agreement
The Mayor is authorized to sign the 2025–2026 Sand and Salt Cooperative Agreement with the Town of Red Hook. This agreement expires December 31, 2026.[11]
2024
UPSEU Department of Public Works Contract
The Mayor is authorized to sign the United Public Service Employees Union (UPSEU) Department of Public Works Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Contract on behalf of the Village. This authorization supersedes prior highway union contract execution authorizations.[10]
2017
Plow Truck Bond Authorization
The Village authorized the acquisition of a plow truck at an estimated maximum cost of $173,355, financed through the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $173,355. The period of probable usefulness is fifteen (15) years, and the proposed maturity of the bonds exceeds five (5) years.[4]
2018 Freightliner Dump/Plow Truck Financing
The Village authorized the issuance of a note for $88,855 through Salisbury Bank and Trust Company at an interest rate of 1.88% for the purchase of a 2018 Freightliner 108SD Dump/Plow truck. A down payment of $84,500 was funded from identified 2016–17 and 2017–18 fiscal year line items, and proceeds from the sale of the 1996 International truck and FEMA recovery funds from Storm Stella were directed toward the first bond payment.[5]
2008
John Deere Compact Tractor Purchase
The Village authorized the purchase of a John Deere compact tractor with a 53" bucket and 47" snowblower at a total cost of $23,564.08. Funding was drawn from the Snow Reserve ($5,000), General Repairs Highway budgets ($3,500.08 and $2,000), revenue from the sale of the existing tractor ($3,000–$5,000), and a 5-year bond for the remaining balance of approximately $8,064–$10,064.[1]
Power Broom Attachment Purchase
The Village authorized the purchase of a power broom attachment for the John Deere Compact Tractor at a cost of $2,803.76. Funds are drawn from budget line item #5110.2 – General Repairs EQ – Highway.[2]
History · superseded or expired
2024
2024–2025 Sand and Salt Cooperative Agreement
Mayor Smythe was authorized to sign the 2024–2025 Sand and Salt Cooperative Agreement with the Town of Red Hook. Expired December 31, 2025; superseded by the 2025–2026 agreement.[9]
2023
2023–2024 Salt and Sand Cooperative Agreement
The Mayor was authorized to sign the Salt and Sand Cooperative Agreement with the Town of Red Hook for the 2023–24 winter season. Expired March 31, 2024; superseded by the 2024–2025 agreement.[8]
2021
2021 Highway Department Union Contract Authorization
Mayor Smythe was authorized to sign the Highway Department Union Contract with the United Public Service Employees Union on behalf of the Village. Superseded by the November 2024 UPSEU Department of Public Works MOA and Contract authorization.[7]
2018
2018 Highway Union Contract Execution
The Village authorized full execution of the completed highway contract with UPSEU, incorporating the previously approved Memorandum of Understanding. Superseded by the 2021 and 2024 UPSEU contract authorizations.[6]
2011
2011 UPSEU Highway Department MOA
A two-year Memorandum of Agreement with the United Public Service Employees Union for the Highway Department was accepted, including modifications to overtime, health contributions, and call-in time, with a 1.5% salary increase. Expired April 29, 2013; superseded by subsequent union contract authorizations.[3]
Source resolutions
  1. [1]2008-06-19Purchase of John Deere compact tractor for Highway Department
  2. [2]2008-08-04Purchase of power broom attachment for Highway Department
  3. [3]2011-04-29Highway Department union contract
  4. [4]2017-10-19Bond Resolution of the Village of Red Hook, New York, Adopted November 3, 2017, Authorizing the Acquisition of a Plow Truck, Stating the Estimated Maximum Cost Thereof is $173,355, Appropriating Said Amount for Such Purpose, and Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds in the Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $173,355 to Finance Said Appropriation
  5. [5]2017-11-03Salisbury Bank and Trust Company Bonding for Red Hook Village 2018 Freightliner Truck
  6. [6]2018-08-13Highway union contract execution
  7. [7]2021-09-13Authorization to sign Highway Department Union Contract
  8. [8]2023-11-02Salt and Sand Cooperative Agreement with Town of Red Hook
  9. [9]2024-10-24Sand & Salt Cooperative Agreement with Town of Red Hook
  10. [10]2024-11-21Authorize UPSEU Department of Public Works MOA and Contract signature
  11. [11]2025-10-272025-2026 Sand and Salt Cooperative Agreement with Town of Red Hook

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.