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Highway Department Governance

2026last touched · 20 source resolutions
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Resolutions authorizing highway department equipment purchases, highway union collective bargaining agreements, intermunicipal highway shared services agreements with the Town of Red Hook and Village of Tivoli, and cooperative salt and sand procurement.
Synthesis written as-of 2026-07-31. A time-bounded clause in this rule expires on 2026-12-31
In force, by year of last update
2026this year
Dutchess County Shared Services IMA
The Mayor is authorized to execute an Intermunicipal Agreement for Shared Services with the County of Dutchess, creating the opportunity for shared services without obligating the Village to participate in any specific service.[15][20]
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. The agreement expires December 31, 2026.[19]
2024
UPSEU Highway/Public Works Union 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.[9][13][18]
2019
Town of Red Hook Highway and Public Works Shared Services IMA
The Mayor is authorized to sign the Inter-Municipal Agreement with the Town of Red Hook regarding Municipal Shared Services for Highway Department and Public Works operations. Each instance of shared services is subject to review by the Mayor and/or the Highway Foreman for feasibility and scheduling before approval.[11]
2017
2018 Freightliner 108SD Dump/Plow Truck Purchase
The Village authorized the purchase of a 2018 Freightliner 108SD dump/plow truck from Patriot Truck Inc. A note of $88,855 was issued through Salisbury Bank and Trust Company at an interest rate of 1.88%. A down payment of $84,500 was funded from identified fiscal year line items, with proceeds from the sale of the 1996 International truck and FEMA Storm Stella recovery funds to be deposited toward the first bond payment.[8]
2015
Three-Municipality Highway Shared Services IMA
The Mayor is authorized to sign the Highway Shared Services Intermunicipal Agreement among the Town of Red Hook, Village of Red Hook, and Village of Tivoli for joint highway administration. A companion IMA for Implementation Assistance for Shared Highway Administration among the same three municipalities was also executed.[6][7]
2012
Town of Red Hook Shared Highway Garage IMA
The Village executed an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Red Hook authorizing the Village to occupy 2 bays in the new shared highway garage.[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
The Mayor 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.[17]
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 approximately March 31, 2024; superseded by the 2024–2025 agreement.[16]
2021
Town–Village Building Department Shared Services IMA (2021)
Mayor Smythe was authorized to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Red Hook and the Village of Red Hook regarding building department services for properties in both jurisdictions. This resolution is outside the Highway Department scope and is noted here for completeness; it superseded the 2020 authorization.[14]
2020
Town–Village Building Department Shared Services IMA (2020)
The Mayor was authorized to execute an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Red Hook to share building department services, including fire inspections, at a rate of $50 per hour. Superseded by the 2021 re-authorization of the same agreement.[12]
2019
NYCOMCO Radio Lease Agreement
The Village approved a three-year lease with NYCOMCO for six refurbished radios installed in highway department vehicles at $150 per month ($1,800 annually). The lease expired February 11, 2022.[10]
2011
Shared Highway Services and Facilities Study (LGE Grant)
The Village agreed to explore shared or consolidated highway services and facilities with the Town of Red Hook and Village of Tivoli, and to apply for a Local Government Efficiency Grant to fund a consultant study. Superseded by the execution of formal shared services IMAs.[3]
UPSEU Highway Union Contract 2011 (Two-Year 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 contracts.[4]
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]2011-02-07Shared Highway Services and Facilities Study
  4. [4]2011-04-29Highway Department union contract
  5. [5]2012-09-10Execute Town highway garage IMA
  6. [6]2015-06-08Highway Shared Services Intermunicipal Agreement
  7. [7]2015-06-18RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR SHARED SERVICES REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION ASSISTANCE FOR SHARED HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION WITH THE VILLAGE OF RED HOOK, VILLGE OF TIVOLI AND TOWN OF RED HOOK
  8. [8]2017-11-03Salisbury Bank and Trust Company Bonding for Red Hook Village 2018 Freightliner Truck
  9. [9]2018-08-13Highway union contract execution
  10. [10]2019-02-11NYCOMCO Refurbished Radio Lease Agreement
  11. [11]2019-08-12Inter-municipal Agreement – Town of Red Hook and Village of Red Hook – Regarding Municipal Shared Services – Highway and Public Works
  12. [12]2020-09-14Inter-Municipal Agreement for Shared Building Department Services
  13. [13]2021-09-13Authorization to sign Highway Department Union Contract
  14. [14]2021-09-13Authorization to sign Intermunicipal Agreement with Town of Red Hook
  15. [15]2022-01-10Intermunicipal Agreement with County of Dutchess
  16. [16]2023-11-02Salt and Sand Cooperative Agreement with Town of Red Hook
  17. [17]2024-10-24Sand & Salt Cooperative Agreement with Town of Red Hook
  18. [18]2024-11-21Authorize UPSEU Department of Public Works MOA and Contract signature
  19. [19]2025-10-272025-2026 Sand and Salt Cooperative Agreement with Town of Red Hook
  20. [20]2026-05-11Authorize signature of Intermunicipal Agreement for Shared Services (Dutchess County)

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.