Red Hook public meetings in 2023
123 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
(1) Town Board
This agenda consists solely of a notice of cancellation for the Town Board meeting originally scheduled for December 27, 2023. No business items are listed, and the meeting will not take place.
(1) Town Board
The Red Hook Town Board is holding a regular meeting on December 19, 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, consisting of the agenda approval and a meeting packet; no substantive items are listed.
- Agenda approval for 12-19-2023
- Town Board Meeting Packet for 12-19-2023
Housing Committee
The Red Hook Housing Committee is meeting to consider approval of its minutes from December 18, 2023. The agenda contains only this single procedural item, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.
- Approval of Housing Committee minutes for 2023-12-18
(2) Planning Board
The Red Hook Planning Board will hold public hearings on two applications: Stone Valley NY LLC's request to rectify development actions and renovate accessory structures at 4-124 Eden Knol, and Janice Heine's request for a certificate of appropriateness for an addition at 1018 River Road. The board will also discuss old and new business, including a minor modification for Mighty Donuts, a coastal assessment for UTS, and a proposed AT&T tower on Route 9G.
- Public hearing: Stone Valley NY LLC special use permit, site plan, and certificate of appropriateness for parcel 008190 at 4-124 Eden Knol
- Public hearing: Janice Heine certificate of appropriateness for a 275 sq ft addition at 1018 River Road, Barrytown
- Old business: Mighty Donuts amended site plan at 7269 South Broadway
- New business: UTS acquisition coastal assessment application by Town Board
- New business: AT&T presentation for 100ft telecommunications tower on Route 9G
Community Preservation Fund/Purchase Development Rights Advisory Committee
The Community Preservation Fund/Purchase Development Rights Advisory Committee is meeting to consider a single recommendation (UTS 12.18.23). The agenda contains no other items, and the specific details of the recommendation are not provided in the agenda text.
- CPF Recommendation UTS 12.18.23
(3) Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will review several variance and interpretation requests. These include a request for a reduced front yard setback for a home and multiple applications regarding the use and placement of a wireless facility.
- ZBA 23-11: Area variance for a single-family dwelling at 251 Stone Church Road to reduce front setback from 60' to 33'
- ZBA 23-09 & 23-10: Interpretation and Use Variance for a model home at 3944 Route 9G
- ZBA 23-03 & 23-04: Interpretation and amendment to a Use Variance for a wireless facility at 3499 Route 9G
- ZBA 23-05: Area variance for an AT&T tower at 3499 Route 9G to reduce property line setback from 150' to 66'
(1) Town Board
The agenda includes a public hearing regarding a Bard UTS purchase and trails. The board will also consider a resolution for a dog control and housing services agreement with the DCSPCA. Additionally, a presentation regarding Red Hook water works is included in the packet.
- Public hearing regarding Bard UTS purchase and trails
- Resolution 94: Dog control and housing services agreement with DCSPCA
- Tighe & Bond Red Hook water works update presentation
(1) Town Board
This is a regular Town Board meeting. The agenda includes a list of town appointments and various documents for review. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.
- Town Appointments List (as of 9-26-2023)
(2) Planning Board
The Red Hook Planning Board will hold public hearings on two applications: one to rectify and renovate accessory structures at 4-124 Eden Knol, and another to construct a new Performing Arts Lab on Robbins Road. The board will also review a certificate of appropriateness for a mudroom addition at 1018 River Road. Meeting minutes and announcements will be considered.
- Public hearing: Stone Valley NY LLC special use permit, site plan, and certificate of appropriateness for 4-124 Eden Knol
- Public hearing: Bard Performing Arts Lab site plan, special use permit, and certificate of appropriateness on Robbins Road
- New business: Certificate of appropriateness for 275 sq ft addition at 1018 River Road, Barrytown
- Review of meeting minutes from 11/6/2023 and 11/20/2023
Water Board
This agenda contains only a single item: a summary of the Water Board's November 2023 work session, provided as a PDF document. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed in the agenda text itself.
- Water Board Work Session Summary - Nov 2023
Housing Committee
This agenda contains a single item: review and approval of the Housing Committee minutes from the same date. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed; the meeting appears to be procedural only.
- Review of Housing Committee minutes dated 2023-11-27
Tree Preservation Commission
This meeting agenda contains only the approval of the Tree Preservation Commission minutes from November 21, 2023. No other business items are listed, so the meeting is purely procedural.
- Approval of Tree Preservation Commission minutes from 11-21-2023
(1) Town Board
This Town Board meeting agenda contains only the agenda document and the meeting packet, with no listed action items, resolutions, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with substantive business not detailed in the agenda text.
(2) Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding Stone Valley NY LLC's application for parcel 008190. The board will also continue discussions on the Bard Performing Arts Lab and a site plan amendment for Mighty Donuts.
- Stone Valley NY LLC: Special Use Permit and Site Plan for 4-124 Eden Knol
- Bard Performing Arts Lab: Site Plan and Special Use Permit for Robbins Road
- Mighty Donuts: Amended Site Plan for 7269 South Broadway
- Janice Heine: Certificate of Appropriateness for a 275 sq ft addition at 1018 River Road
(1) Town Board
This is a procedural Town Board meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The only attached document is a draft of Forest Park drainage figures, which may be discussed.
- Draft Forest Park drainage figures addendum
Recreation Commission
This is a procedural meeting of the Red Hook Recreation Commission. The agenda contains only the agenda itself and the Director's Report, with no listed action items, votes, or public hearings.
- Director's Report 11-13-2023
(1) Town Board
The Red Hook Town Board is meeting to consider a resolution awarding the sale of the Cookingham East Parcel 1 to Hearty Roots, the highest bidder, subject to conditions. The agenda includes a bid award resolution and an addendum, indicating a focus on this property transaction.
- Resolution awarding bid for Cookingham East Parcel 1 to Hearty Roots
- Sale subject to conditions (CE)
- Highest bidder identified as Hearty Roots
(3) Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will review two applications from Michael Levy regarding properties at 3944 Route 9G and an adjacent northern parcel. The board will discuss a notice of violation and a request for a use variance to allow a model home to be used residentially.
- ZBA 23-09: Interpretation request regarding a Notice of Violation/Order to Remedy dated August 8, 2023, for 3944 Route 9G
- ZBA 23-10: Use Variance application for the residential use of a model home at 3944 Route 9G
(2) Planning Board
The Red Hook Planning Board is meeting to continue several applications, including public hearings for a special use permit and site plan at 4-124 Eden Knol, a certificate of appropriateness and special use permit at 245 Woods Road, and a roof replacement at 1077 River Road. The board will also discuss a proposed Performing Arts Lab on Robbins Road and minor site plan modifications for Mighty Donuts and the Tradition project. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and the 2024 meeting schedule.
- Public hearing: Stone Valley NY LLC special use permit, site plan, and certificate of appropriateness at 4-124 Eden Knol
- Public hearing: 245 Woods Road certificate of appropriateness and special use permit for renovation of 1,550 sq ft house
- Public hearing: Verse Works certificate of appropriateness amendment for roof replacement at 1077 River Road
- Continued discussion: Bard Performing Arts Lab site plan, special use permit, and certificate of appropriateness on Robbins Road
- Minor site plan modification: Mighty Donuts at 7269 South Broadway
(1) Town Board
The Red Hook Town Board is meeting to discuss and review the 2024 preliminary town budget, along with additional correspondence. The agenda includes the budget document and related materials for the board's consideration.
- 2024 Town of Red Hook preliminary budget review
- Additional correspondence regarding the 2024 preliminary budget
Water Board
This is a procedural agenda. The Red Hook Water Board will review the summary of its October 2023 work session. No decisions or substantive discussions are listed.
- Review of October 2023 work session summary
Tree Preservation Commission
This is a procedural meeting of the Red Hook Tree Preservation Commission. The only item is the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are on the agenda.
- Approval of Tree Preservation Commission minutes from 10-24-2023
Housing Committee
This is a procedural agenda item only: the Red Hook Housing Committee is reviewing and approving its own minutes from the same date. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.
- Approval of Housing Committee minutes for 2023-10-23
(1) Town Board
The Red Hook Town Board is presenting the 2024 tentative town budget at this meeting. The agenda includes only this budget presentation, with no other substantive items listed.
- 2024 Tentative Town Budget Presentation
(2) Planning Board
The Red Hook Planning Board will hold public hearings on a special use permit and site plan for Stone Valley LLC and a certificate of appropriateness for a fence at 59 Barrytown Road. They will also continue discussions on a guest cottage renovation and review new applications for a residence on Route 9G, a roof replacement, and a minor subdivision.
- Public hearing: Stone Valley LLC special use permit, site plan, and certificate of appropriateness for 4-124 Eden Knol
- Public hearing: Certificate of appropriateness for a 6 ft spruce stockade privacy fence at 59 Barrytown Road
- Continued discussion: Renovation of 1550 sq ft guest cottage at 245 Woods Road
- New application: Site plan for clearing/grading 2 acres for new residence on Route 9G
- New application: Minor subdivision of 18 acres from 118.24-acre parcel at 190 Yantz Road
(3) Zoning Board of Appeals
The Red Hook Zoning Board of Appeals granted Barbara Eichin an area variance to install a six-foot privacy fence at 59 Barrytown Road, where the zoning code limits front-yard fences to four feet. The board voted unanimously to approve the variance, finding it would not harm the neighborhood and that the need could not be met otherwise. The meeting also noted the withdrawal of the Carson Solar application and discussed upcoming agenda items.
- Granted area variance ZBA 23-08 to Barbara Eichin for a 6-foot fence at 59 Barrytown Road, exceeding the 4-foot limit in the LD district
- Carson Solar officially withdrew its application to the ZBA
- Design Review Committee approved Eichin's fence proposal and recommended a Certificate of Appropriateness
- Planning Board scheduled a public hearing on Eichin's fence for October 16, 2023
- AT&T cell tower application noted for the November agenda
(3) Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding an application from Barbara Eichin. The applicant is seeking an area variance to install a six-foot perimeter fence in the LD Zoning District.
- Public hearing for ZBA 23-08: 6-foot perimeter fence variance at 59 Barrytown Road
- Request to exceed the 4-foot height limit for fences in the Required Front Yard
(1) Town Board
The provided document is a list of agenda files for the Red Hook Town Board meeting. No specific meeting topics, discussions, or decisions are detailed in the text provided.
Recreation Commission
This is a procedural meeting with a single agenda item: the Director's Report for October 9, 2023. No decisions or discussions are listed beyond receiving the report.
- Director's Report for October 9, 2023
(2) Planning Board
The Red Hook Planning Board will hold public hearings on three applications: a guest cottage renovation at 245 Woods Road, development rectification and accessory structure work at 4-124 Eden Knol, and a minor subdivision/lot line alteration involving five parcels. The board will also review a fence installation at 59 Barrytown Road and a site plan for a new residence on Route 9G, plus an extension request and a solar array discussion.
- Continued public hearing: Nevill-Manning Certificate of Appropriateness for 1,550 sq ft guest cottage renovation at 245 Woods Road (parcel 255660)
- Public hearing: Stone Valley NY LLC special use permit, site plan, and certificate of appropriateness at 4-124 Eden Knol (parcel 008190)
- Public hearing: Cookingham minor subdivision/lot line alteration across five parcels (549960, 564993, 378041, 408140, 557128)
- New: Certificate of Appropriateness for 6 ft spruce stockade fence at 59 Barrytown Road (parcel 375914)
- New: Site plan for 2-acre disturbance to build residence, garage, driveway, well, septic on Route 9G (parcel 508659)
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee is meeting to consider a draft of the minutes from its September 27, 2023 meeting. The agenda contains only this single item, which is procedural in nature. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Review of draft minutes for the September 27, 2023 meeting
(1) Town Board
This is a procedural Town Board meeting. The agenda includes only the approval of the agenda and the meeting packet; no substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Agenda approval for 9-27-2023
- Town Board Meeting Packet review
(1) Town Board
This is the agenda for the rescheduled Red Hook Town Board meeting on September 20, 2023. The agenda includes the meeting packet and correspondence from Linda Keeling. No specific action items or decisions are listed in the provided text.
- Rescheduled Town Board meeting notice
- Agenda and meeting packet for 9-20-2023
- Correspondence from Linda Keeling
Tree Preservation Commission
This is a procedural meeting of the Red Hook Tree Preservation Commission. The only listed action is the review and approval of the commission's minutes from a previous meeting. No other business or decisions are on the agenda.
- Approval of Tree Preservation Committee minutes from 9-19-2023
(2) Planning Board
The Red Hook Planning Board will hold public hearings on three Certificate of Appropriateness applications: a new fence at 112 Old Post Road, a rooftop solar system at 1288 Annandale Road, and a guest cottage renovation at 245 Woods Road. They will also continue discussion on the Stone Valley NY LLC project and consider a minor subdivision involving the Town and Theodore Cookingham. Additionally, the board will discuss truck routes (Local Law F) and the cost of Certificate of Appropriateness applications.
- Public hearing: Fox-Townsend fence at 112 Old Post Road (Hamlet District)
- Public hearing: Hudson River Renewables 7.3 kW rooftop solar with battery at 1288 Annandale Road (Historic Overlay District)
- Public hearing: Nevill-Manning guest cottage renovation at 245 Woods Road (Water Conservation, Limited Development, Scenic Corridor)
- Continued discussion: Stone Valley NY LLC special use permit, site plan, and COA at 4-124 Eden Knol
- New business: Cookingham Minor Subdivision/Lot Line Alteration across 5 parcels
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee is meeting to review and approve the draft minutes from its September 13, 2023 session. The agenda contains only this single procedural item, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.
- Review of draft minutes from 09-13-2023
(3) Zoning Board of Appeals
The Red Hook Zoning Board of Appeals will continue a public hearing on Bard College's application for an area variance to build four student residence halls exceeding the 35-foot height limit in the Institutional Zoning District. The board will also review a request for a fence height variance on Barrytown Road. Procedural items include approving minutes and reviewing planning board minutes.
- Bard College seeks variance for four residence halls (Building A1 41', B 47'6", C 46', HH 43') at 30 Campus Road, Annandale-on-Hudson
- Barbara Eichin requests variance for 6-foot fence at 59 Barrytown Road, Barrytown, where 4-foot limit applies
- Public hearing continued from August 9, 2023 meeting
- Approval of August 9, 2023 ZBA draft minutes
(1) Town Board
This agenda consists of a notice that the Town Board meeting has been rescheduled to September 12, 2023, and a preliminary agenda for that date. No substantive items are listed in the provided text.
- Notice of rescheduled Town Board meeting
- Preliminary agenda for 9-12-2023
Recreation Commission
The Red Hook Recreation Commission is meeting to review the Director's Report for September 11, 2023. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.
- Director's Report for September 11, 2023
(2) Planning Board
The Red Hook Planning Board is holding a special meeting to continue an extended public hearing on Bard College's application for a special use permit and site plan certificate of appropriateness to construct four new residence halls and a small student center on its campus. The board will also discuss a reminder about a solar array discussion scheduled for the September 18 meeting and note the Local Law F truck routing system. No new business items are listed, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Extended public hearing: Bard College Residence Halls – Special Use Permit and Site Plan Certificate of Appropriateness
- Construction of 4 new residence halls and a small student center on Bard College Campus (Institutional District)
- Reminder: Solar Array Discussion with Brandee Nelson at Sept 18 meeting (6:30pm)
- Local Law F – Truck Routing System mentioned as other business
- Next regular meeting: Monday September 18, 2023
The Planning Board approved the Approval Resolution and Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of four new residence halls and a student center on the Bard College Campus. The board also discussed changes to Local Law F regarding the truck routing system but deferred the item to a future meeting.
- Closed public hearing for Bard College residence halls (unanimous)
- Approved Approval Resolution for 4 new residence halls and student center (unanimous)
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Bard College project (unanimous)
- Tabled discussion on Local Law F Truck Routing System to September 18, 2023
(1) Town Board
The Red Hook Town Board is holding a special meeting to consider awarding contracts, including the Fruitbud Connector project bid and an HVAC equipment contract. The agenda includes bid evaluation documents and resolutions for these items.
- Fruitbud Connector bid evaluation letter (re-bid)
- Resolution authorizing HVAC equipment contract
The Town Board approved two construction contracts based on the lowest responsible bids. The board also discussed options for becoming a designated pro-housing community.
- Approved $251,450.00 contract to Van Etten Contracting LLC for Fruit Bud Lane Rec Park Connector (4-0)
- Approved $87,650.00 contract to Ackerman Mechanical Inc. for St. Margaret’s HVAC Equipment (4-0)
Water Board
This agenda contains only one item: a review of the August 2023 work session summary. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed beyond this procedural review.
- Review of August 2023 work session summary
The board reviewed July 2023 water pumping, well levels, and water quality reports. No new formal votes were recorded; the session focused on status updates for water testing, tank maintenance, and infrastructure projects.
- Reviewed July 2023 water quality reports showing no coliform detected
- Confirmed decision to rebuild rather than rehab the storage tank
- Planned tank inspection for 2025
- Requested RFP from Dan Valentine for tank-to-pump communication system
- Proposed temporary in-house meter for new Victory Lane connection
(1) Town Board
The Red Hook Town Board is meeting on August 23, 2023. The agenda includes a review of the Cook West Subdivision's Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) as an addendum. The rest of the agenda appears to be procedural, with meeting documents and packets listed.
- Addendum - Cook West Subdivision FEAF
The Town Board authorized the auction of a surplus 2009 Ford F150 and designated the subdivision and conveyance of Cookingham Farm West parcels as a Type I action under SEQRA. The Board also established itself as the lead agency for the environmental review of the Cookingham Farm project.
- Approved sale of surplus 2009 Ford F150 via online auction (4-0)
- Classified subdivision and conveyance of Cookingham Farm West parcels as a Type I action under SEQRA (4-0)
- Established Town Board as lead agency for Cookingham Farm West SEQRA review (4-0)
(2) Planning Board
The Red Hook Planning Board will hold public hearings on several applications, including Bard College's proposal for four new residence halls and a student center, a fence at Devereux Foundation, a privacy fence in the Hamlet District, and a dormer expansion on River Road. The board will also continue discussion of the Bard Performing Arts Lab and review new applications for fences, solar panels, and renovations. The meeting includes procedural items like approving minutes and setting a future solar array discussion.
- Public hearing: Bard College residence halls and student center (Special Use Permit, Site Plan, Certificate of Appropriateness)
- Public hearing: Devereux Foundation 8-ft chain link fence at 40 Devereux Way
- Public hearing: Bradford CoA 100-ft cedar privacy fence at 45 Old Post Road N
- Public hearing: Verse Works Shafer CoA 100 sq ft second-floor expansion at 1077 River Road
- New business: Hudson River Renewables 7.3 kW rooftop solar with battery at 1288 Annandale Road
The Planning Board approved a fence installation for the Devereux Foundation, a privacy fence at 45 Old Post Road N, and interior renovations at 1077 River Road. A public hearing for Bard College residence halls was opened and then extended to a future date. Several new applications for fences, solar panels, and renovations were scheduled for public hearings on September 18, 2023.
- Approved Devereux Foundation site plan for 8ft chain link fence at 40 Devereux Way
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 100ft cedar privacy fence at 45 Old Post Road N
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for interior renovations and 100 sq ft expansion at 1077 River Road
- Accepted SEQR resolution for Bard College residence halls
- Extended Bard College residence halls public hearing to a date to be determined
- Accepted Intent to be Lead Agency Resolution for Bard Performing Arts Lab (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved Resolution Establishing Intent to be Lead Agency for Stone Valley NY LLC
- Approved June 26, 2023 draft minutes
Tree Preservation Commission
The Red Hook Tree Preservation Commission is meeting to review and potentially approve the minutes from its previous session. The agenda contains only this single procedural item, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.
- Review of Tree Preservation Committee minutes from August 15, 2023
The Commission approved the minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the 2023 budget, tree inventory updates, and pest control for local trees. No formal votes were taken on new business items.
- Approved 6/20/23 Minutes with corrections (unanimous)
Recreation Commission
The Red Hook Recreation Commission is meeting with a brief agenda consisting of the agenda itself and the Director's Report. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed beyond these two routine items.
- Director's Report 8-14-2023
(1) Town Board
This is a notice for a special Town Board meeting on August 14, 2023. The agenda contains no substantive items, only a reference to the notice document. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature with no decisions or discussions specified.
- Special Town Board meeting scheduled for 8-14-2023
The Town Board rejected bids opened on August 4, 2023, for the Recreation Park-Fruit Bud Connector project because the bid was not placed on "Bidnet" as required by the County’s Municipal Investment Grant Program. The Board authorized a new solicitation of bids to be received by August 30, 2023.
- Rejected bids for the Recreation Park-Fruit Bud Connector (3-0)
- Authorized solicitation of new bids for the Recreation Park-Fruit Bud Connector (3-0)
- Entered and exited Attorney/Client Session (3-0)
- Entered and exited Executive Session to discuss litigation (3-0)
- Directed counsel to proceed as recommended regarding a matter in litigation (3-0)
(1) Town Board
This is a notice for a special Town Board meeting on August 10, 2023, with a meeting packet and Zoom link provided. The agenda contains no specific items, only procedural documents.
- Special meeting notice for 8-10-2023
- Meeting packet for 8-10-2023
- Zoom link for remote participation
The Town Board approved Resolution No. 64 to fund the replacement of a standpipe at the Kelly Road water storage site. The project has an estimated maximum cost of $4,338,900, financed through serial bonds and existing reserve funds.
- Approved Resolution No. 64 to authorize Water District No. 1 improvements at a maximum cost of $4,338,900 (4-0)
- Authorized issuance of serial bonds not to exceed $4,038,900 (4-0)
- Allocated $300,000 from the Water District’s SW Reserve Fund for project costs (4-0)
- Approved entering into Attorney/Client Session (4-0)
- Approved exiting Attorney/Client Session (4-0)
(3) Zoning Board of Appeals
The Red Hook Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing continued from July 12 on Bard College's application for an area variance to build four student residence halls exceeding the 35-foot height limit in the Institutional Zoning District. The board will also review an application from Rhinebeck Solar and Carson Power for two area variances to install a ground-mounted solar system in a wetland and on Important Farmland, which the zoning enforcement officer determined to be prohibited. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a lead agency request for the Carson Solar project.
- Public hearing on Bard College variance for four residence halls (Buildings A1, B, C, HH) at 30 Campus Road, heights 41' to 47'6", exceeding 35' limit
- Review of Rhinebeck Solar and Carson Power variance application for ground-mounted solar at 7099 Albany Post Road, in wetland and Important Farmland areas
- Approval of June 14 and July 12, 2023 ZBA draft minutes
- Review of Planning Board minutes and lead agency request for Carson Solar
The Zoning Board of Appeals adopted Resolution Number One for the Rhinebeck Solar and Carson Power project and granted the Planning Board Lead Agency status under SEQR. The board also requested and received a $10,000 escrow deposit from the applicant for legal fees. A public hearing for Bard College residence halls was continued to September 13, 2023.
- Approved revised June 14, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved revised July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Continued Bard College residence hall public hearing to September 13, 2023 (4-0)
- Granted Planning Board Lead Agency status for Rhinebeck Solar - Carson Power SEQR (4-0)
- Requested $10,000 escrow deposit from Rhinebeck Solar - Carson Power applicant (4-0)
- Adopted ZBA 23-07 Resolution Number One (4-0)
Conservation Advisory Council
The council discussed coordinating educational activities and a presence at the Hardscrabble Table on September 23. Members also reviewed progress on electric mowing outreach and the Drinking Water Source Protection Program.
- Approved June minutes
- Appointed Lori and Laurie as leads for the Hardscrabble Table on 9/23
- Welcomed Anna to the council
- Allocated $224 for stickers and filters
(1) Town Board
This agenda for the Red Hook Town Board meeting on August 8, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate. The listed items are document references with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.
The Town Board granted final approval to use Community Preservation Fund money to purchase interests in Cookingham Farm West to preserve a working farm. The board also authorized the Town Clerk to advertise for 2024 highway materials. Several residents spoke in opposition to the Cookingham West easement, arguing that land should be reserved for affordable housing.
- Approved use of Community Preservation Fund for interests in Cookingham Farm West (3-0)
- Authorized Town Clerk to advertise bids for 2024 ice control abrasives, hot mix asphalt, and various materials (3-0)
- Accepted Supervisor’s Report and Budget Adjustment (3-0)
- Accepted Town Clerk’s Report (3-0)
(2) Planning Board
The August 7, 2023 Planning Board meeting was cancelled because a quorum could not be reached. The next scheduled meeting is set for August 21, 2023. No business items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
- Next meeting scheduled for August 21, 2023
Water Board
This is a procedural agenda with a single item: the Water Board will review the summary of its July 2023 work session. No decisions or discussions of substance are listed.
- Review of July 2023 work session summary
The board reviewed June 2023 water quality and pumping data. No new formal votes were recorded during the session, which focused on monitoring test requirements and planning infrastructure repairs.
- Reviewed June 2023 water pumping and quality reports
- Confirmed previous decision to rebuild rather than rehab storage tank
- Planned tank inspection for 2025
- Authorized Dan Valentine to prepare RFP for tank-to-pump communication
- Proposed temporary in-house meter for new Victory Lane connection
(1) Town Board
The Town Board approved an increase in the estimated cost for water facility improvements to $4,338,900, specifically for replacing the standpipe at the Kelly Road water storage site. The Board authorized applying for NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement Act grants and appropriated $300,000 from the Water District’s SW Reserve Fund for the project.
- Approved Resolution No. 55 to apply for NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA) grants for the Water District No. 1 storage tank project (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 56 to expend $300,000 from the Water District’s SW Reserve Fund for the Kelly Road standpipe replacement, subject to permissive referendum (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 57 increasing the estimated maximum cost for Water District No. 1 facility improvements to $4,338,900 (3-0)
- Closed public hearing on Water District No. 1 facility improvements (3-0)
Housing Committee
The committee discussed the difficulties of meeting current code for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the potential to make revisions more permissive. Members and guests reviewed examples of pro-housing incentives from other jurisdictions. No policy changes were voted upon.
- Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
(2) Planning Board
The Red Hook Planning Board will hold a business session with public hearings and continued discussions on several applications, including Bard College's new residence halls and a community solar farm. New business includes presentations for a Bard arts lab, three fence installations, and a home renovation. The board will also consider an extension request for Shafer's Hudson Valley.
- Bard College Residence Halls: continued discussion of 4 new residence halls and student center
- Carson Power - Rhinebeck Solar 1: 5.0-MW community solar farm on 37.4 acres at 7099 Albany Post Road
- Bard College Arts & Lab Building: new Performing Arts Lab on Robbins Road
- Fence permits: 112 Old Post Road, 45 Old Post Road N, 40 Devereux Way
- Shafer CoA: 100 sq ft second-floor expansion at 1077 River Road
The Planning Board approved a Type 2 SEQR Resolution for the Devereux Foundation and granted a 90-day extension to Shafer’s Hudson Valley. Public hearings were scheduled for Bard College residence halls, a fence at 112 Old Post Road, a fence at 45 Old Post Road North, the Devereux Foundation, and a renovation at 1077 River Road.
- Approved Type 2 SEQR Resolution for Devereux Foundation (all in favor)
- Scheduled Public Hearing for Bard College Residence Halls for August 7, 2023 (all in favor)
- Scheduled Public Hearing for 112 Old Post Road fence for August 21, 2023 (all in favor)
- Scheduled Public Hearing for 45 Old Post Road North fence for August 21, 2023 (all in favor)
- Scheduled Public Hearing for Devereux Foundation for August 7, 2023 (all in favor)
- Scheduled Public Hearing for 1077 River Road expansion for August 21, 2023 (all in favor)
- Approved 90-day extension for Shafer’s Hudson Valley to October 16, 2023 (all in favor)
- Approved June 26, 2023 draft minutes (all in favor)
(3) Zoning Board of Appeals
The Red Hook Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a public hearing on Bard College's request for an area variance to build four student residence halls exceeding the 35-foot height limit in the Institutional Zoning District. The board will also review two solar project variance applications and discuss administrative changes to application forms and policies.
- Public hearing on Bard College variance for four residence halls (Building A1 41', B 47'6", C 46', HH 43') at 30 Campus Road, Annandale-on-Hudson
- Review of Rhinebeck Solar and Carson Power variance application for ground-mounted solar at 7099 Albany Post Road in wetland and farmland districts
- Discussion of modifications to variance application forms and owner consent form
- Discussion of ZBA office document copying policy
- Approval of June 14, 2023 ZBA draft meeting minutes
The Board continued the public hearing for Bard College's residence hall height variances. No other substantive decisions were made, though the Chair presented a detailed analysis regarding whether Carson Power qualifies as a utility for a pending solar variance application.
- Continued Bard College residence hall height variance public hearing to August 9, 2023 (All in favor)
- Declined to vote on June 14, 2023 meeting minutes due to a pending question for an absent member
(1) Town Board
This is a procedural agenda for the Red Hook Town Board meeting on July 11, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda document and an updated meeting packet, with no specific action items, resolutions, or discussion topics provided.
- Agenda 7-11-2023
- Updated Town Board Meeting Packet 7-11-2023
The Town Board approved a resolution to continue public hearings regarding water facility improvements for Water District No. 1. The board also accepted financial reports and adjusted a performance bond for a local subdivision project.
- Accepted Supervisor’s Report and Budget Adjustment (5-0)
- Accepted Town Clerk’s Report (5-0)
- Extended public hearing for proposed Elm Street and Aspinwall Road stop sign to September 12, 2023 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 52 to hold a continued public hearing on July 26, 2023, regarding Water District No. 1 improvements with an estimated maximum cost of $4,338,900 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 53 to reduce the sewer and water system performance bond for Tradition at Red Hook Section 7 to $39,428.80 (5-0)
Recreation Commission
The Red Hook Recreation Commission is holding a meeting with a two-item agenda: approval of the July 10, 2023 agenda and receipt of the director's report for that date. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed beyond these procedural items.
- Approval of the July 10, 2023 agenda
- Director's report for July 10, 2023
(1) Town Board
The Red Hook Town Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on agenda items, including an update to the Cookingham Farm East land plan. The agenda includes addenda for this plan, but the specific actions are not detailed in the provided text.
- Cookingham Farm East land plan update
- Cookingham Farm East addendum
The Town Board approved a paving contract for multiple local roads and authorized the use of Community Preservation Funds to purchase development rights for Cookingham Farm. The Board also approved a telecommunications consulting agreement and extended a public hearing regarding a new stop sign.
- Approved $285,259.60 paving contract for North Drive, Old Route 199, Pin Oak Drive, Sycamore Drive, Rokeby Extension, Dock Road, Station Hill, James Court, Lore Lane, and Lisa Court (5-0)
- Approved spending up to $500,000 from the Community Preservation Fund for development rights of Cookingham Farm (5-0)
- Approved consulting agreement with William P. Johnson for telecommunications services not to exceed $10,000 (5-0)
- Extended public hearing for Local Law No. E (new stop sign on Elm Street at Aspinwall Road) to July 11, 2023 (5-0)
Water Board
This is a procedural meeting of the Red Hook Water Board with a single agenda item: approval of the meeting minutes from June 27, 2023. No other business, decisions, or discussions are listed.
- Approval of Water Board meeting minutes for 6-27-23
The Water Board agreed to recommend that the Town Board increase the yearly rate increase from 5% to 10% starting in the 4th Quarter of 2023. The board also decided to pursue cellular options for tank-to-pump communications to address biofilm build-up.
- Approved minutes of the March 29, 2023 meeting
- Agreed to recommend 10% yearly rate increase to Town Board starting Q4 2023
- Selected cellular over radio for tank-to-pump communication options
- Delayed installation of a mixer solution for biofilm build-up
- Extended Town/Bard Agreement without change
(2) Planning Board
The board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for temporary modular housing at Bard College and a resolution to merge two parcels for RTC-Cookingham Farms. The board also appointed a new Planning Board Clerk and continued discussions regarding a solar array application.
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for three modular housing units at 30 Campus Road (all in favor)
- Approved Resolution to merge parcels 795956 and 698828 for RTC-Cookingham Farms (all in favor)
- Appointed Katie Khakhar as Planning Board Clerk (all in favor)
- Approved draft minutes for June 5, 2023 (all in favor, one abstention)
Housing Committee
The committee approved a proposal to focus upcoming 2023 meetings on specific research topics. The group decided to begin this process with Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) at the July 24 meeting. A short-form community survey is currently in development.
- Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved research proposal for remaining 2023 meetings
- Decided to begin research focus with ADUs starting July 24
- Decided to use a short form for the community survey
Tree Preservation Commission
This agenda contains only one item: approval of the minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting. No other business is listed, so the meeting is purely procedural.
- Approval of Tree Commission minutes for 6-20-2023
The Commission approved the minutes from the May 16, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the health of existing trees at Rec Park West and Pitcher Lane and proposed potential fall planting sites.
- Approved 5/16/23 meeting minutes with corrections
Water Board
The Red Hook Water Board is meeting to review the summary of its June 2023 work session. The agenda contains only this single procedural item, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.
- Review of 2023 June work session summary
The board reviewed June 2023 water quality and pump data. No new formal votes were recorded; the session focused on ongoing maintenance, testing schedules, and infrastructure proposals.
- Proposed temporary in-house meter for new Victory Lane connection
- Proposed RFP for tank-to-pump communication system by Dan Valentine
- Proposed valve installation in Manor/Colonial area
- Proposed disconnection of unused galvanized pipe on south side of Aspinwall
- Proposed mapping proposal to be provided by Fernando
(3) Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board approved an area variance for the Devereux Foundation to install an eight-foot fence, subject to four conditions. A public hearing for Bard College residence hall height variances was continued to July 12, 2023.
- Approved May 10, 2023 draft meeting minutes (4-0)
- Adopted SEQR Negative Declaration for ZBA 23-01 Devereux Fence (4-0)
- Granted area variance for 8-foot fence at 40 Devereaux Way (4-0)
- Continued Bard College residence hall height variance hearing to July 12, 2023 (4-0)
Conservation Advisory Council
The Council approved the minutes from the May meeting. Members discussed sustainability initiatives, including electric mowing demonstrations and a proposed 5-megawatt solar array at 7099 Albany Post Rd, noting concerns regarding wetlands and stream crossings.
- Approved May meeting minutes
(1) Town Board
This is the agenda for the Red Hook Town Board meeting on June 13, 2023. The agenda lists only procedural items: the agenda itself, a meeting packet, and a final stipulation judgment document. No substantive decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.
- Final stipulation judgment presented to Town Board
The Town Board requested speed limit reductions to 25 mph in the College Park and Forest Park neighborhoods. Additionally, the board approved an environmental determination and authorized public bids for a walkway connecting the east and west Recreation Park areas.
- Accepted Supervisor’s Report and Budget Adjustment (5-0)
- Accepted Town Clerk’s Report (5-0)
- Requested speed limit reduction from 35 mph to 25 mph in College Park and Forest Park neighborhoods (5-0)
- Adopted determination of non-significance for Recreation Park Fruit Bud Connector (5-0)
- Authorized solicitation of public bids for Recreation Park Fruit Bud Connector walkway (5-0)
(2) Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a site plan and special use permit for three temporary modular housing units at Bard College. The board also approved the LWRP Coastal Assessment Form and authorized legal consultation regarding an AT&T wireless tower application.
- Approved Draft minutes for May 15, 2023
- Approved Site Plan and Special Use Permit for three 1,747 sq ft modular housing units at 30 Campus Road
- Approved LWRP Coastal Assessment Form
- Authorized Chairman Sam Phelan to discuss AT&T Peter’s Kill Site Plan & Special Use Permit with lawyer
- Rescheduled July 3, 2023 meeting to June 26, 2023
Economic Development Committee
This agenda contains only one item: approval of the Economic Development Committee's minutes from the May 24, 2023 meeting. No other business is listed, so the meeting is purely procedural.
- Approval of EDC minutes from 05-24-2023
The committee approved the minutes from the May 10, 2023, meeting. Members discussed a farm fire, tourism marketing, and a public hearing regarding the Cookingham farm west side purchase.
- Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
(1) Town Board
This is the agenda for the Red Hook Town Board meeting of May 24, 2023. The only listed items are the agenda itself and the meeting packet, both provided as PDF documents. No specific resolutions, ordinances, or other action items are listed on the agenda.
- Agenda 5.24.2023
- Town Board Meeting Packet 5.24.2023
The Town Board approved the acquisition of approximately 115 acres of Cookingham Farm (West) to preserve open space and agricultural land. The board also adopted a SEQRA determination that the purchase would not have a significant adverse impact on the environment.
- Adopted SEQRA Determination of Nonsignificance for Cookingham Farm (West) purchase (5-0)
- Approved acquisition of Cookingham Farm (West) for open space preservation using Community Preservation Fund and Incentive Zoning Fund (5-0)
Housing Committee
This is a procedural meeting of the Red Hook Housing Committee with a single agenda item: review of the committee's minutes. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Review of 2023-05-22 Housing Committee minutes
The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 24, 2023 meeting. Members discussed strategies for community outreach, including the use of surveys and focus groups to determine housing perceptions in Red Hook. The committee is planning to draft a survey and a glossary of terms for future use.
- Approved April 24, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Community Preservation Fund/Purchase Development Rights Advisory Committee
The Community Preservation Fund/Purchase Development Rights Advisory Committee is meeting to consider and issue a recommendation on the Cookingham property. The agenda contains a single item with an attached recommendation document for the committee's review.
- CPF recommendation for Cookingham property
Water Board
The Red Hook Water Board is meeting to review the summary of its May 2023 work session. The agenda contains only this single procedural item, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.
- Review of May 2023 work session summary
The Water Board held a work session to review April 2023 water pumping, quality, and turbidity reports. The board discussed ongoing maintenance including filter replacements, tank biofilm management, and leak repairs.
- Scheduled filter replacements for the week of 5/22/23
- Determined tank-to-pump communication system will be the long-range solution for biofilm build-up
- Requested RFP from Dan Valentine for tank-to-pump communication
- Scheduled tank inspection for 2025
- Completed leak repair at Albie & Fir using two small saddles and connections
Tree Preservation Commission
This is a procedural agenda. The Red Hook Tree Preservation Commission is meeting to review and approve the minutes from its previous meeting on August 14, 2023. No other business is listed.
- Approval of minutes from August 14, 2023 meeting
The Commission approved the April 18, 2023, meeting minutes with corrections. Members discussed the success of the Arbor Day celebration and the Mill Road Elementary School program. The Commission agreed to remove poorly placed plantings at the Rec Park West entrance and restart them.
- Approved 4/18/23 Minutes with corrections
- Agreed to remove and restart poorly placed plantings at Rec Park West entrance
- Decided not to hold a meeting in July
(2) Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a porch repair for Bard College and two lot line adjustments on Oriole Mills Road and Albany Post Road. The board also designated itself as the lead agency for a proposed solar array project.
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Bard College porch repair at 9 Gardener’s Way
- Approved lot line adjustment for Louis August Jonas Foundation at 150 and 110 Oriole Mills Road
- Approved lot line adjustment for New Beginnings Assembly of God Church at 8059 & 8047 Albany Post Road
- Adopted resolution classifying Carson Power solar array as Type 1 and establishing intent to be Lead Agency
- Approved one-year extension for Mead Accessory Use Dwelling
- Approved Draft minutes for May 1, 2023
Conservation Advisory Council
The Conservation Advisory Council is meeting to consider and likely approve the minutes from its May 10, 2023 session. The agenda contains only this single item, which is procedural in nature. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Review and approval of the May 10, 2023 meeting minutes
The Council approved the April meeting minutes and discussed sustainability initiatives, including the Audubon Sustainable Community Program and agrivoltaics. Members reviewed recent community events and coordinated efforts to receive all Planning Board applications for environmental review.
- Approved April meeting minutes
- Requested copies of all Planning Board applications for environmental review
(3) Zoning Board of Appeals
The Red Hook Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two area variance applications. The first is from the Devereaux Foundation to install an 8-foot fence, exceeding the 6-foot side/rear and 4-foot front yard limits, at 40 Devereaux Way. The second is from Bard College to construct four student residence halls with heights ranging from 41 to 47.5 feet, exceeding the 35-foot limit in the Institutional Zoning District, at 30 Campus Road. The board will also approve the April 12, 2023 meeting minutes and review Planning Board minutes.
- ZBA 23-01: Devereaux Foundation seeks variance for 8-foot fence at 40 Devereaux Way
- ZBA 23-02: Bard College seeks variance for four residence halls up to 47'6" tall at 30 Campus Road
- Public hearings for both variance applications
- Approval of April 12, 2023 ZBA meeting minutes
- Next ZBA meeting scheduled for June 14, 2023
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the April 12 meeting minutes and held public hearings for two variance requests. Both the Devereux Foundation fence application and the Bard College residence hall application were continued to the June 14 meeting.
- Approved April 12, 2023 draft meeting minutes (5-0)
- Continued public hearing for ZBA 23-01 (Devereux Foundation fence variance) to June 14, 2023
- Continued public hearing for ZBA 23-02 (Bard College residence hall height variance) to June 14, 2023
(1) Town Board
This Town Board meeting agenda contains only the adoption of the agenda and the meeting packet for May 9, 2023. No substantive policy, ordinance, or financial items are listed for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.
- Adoption of the agenda for May 9, 2023
- Review of the Town Board meeting packet for May 9, 2023
The Town Board approved an amended police services agreement with the Village of Red Hook and a sewer extension feasibility study. The Board also designated itself as the lead agency for the potential acquisition of Cookingham Farm West parcels.
- Approved amended Police Services Agreement with Village of Red Hook for $95,000 annually plus $55 per additional hour (4-0)
- Approved task order for Tighe and Bond sewer service feasibility study not to exceed $28,600 (4-0)
- Classified Cookingham West Acquisition as a Type I action and established Town Board as Lead Agency (4-0)
- Accepted Supervisor’s Report and Budget Adjustment (4-0)
- Accepted Town Clerk’s Report (4-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Cookingham Farm (West) land purchase for May 24, 2023
Recreation Commission
The Red Hook Recreation Commission is meeting to review its May 8, 2023 agenda and the Recreation Director's report. The agenda includes two items: the meeting agenda itself and the director's report, both provided as PDF documents. No other business items are listed, so the meeting appears focused on routine updates and discussion of the director's report.
- Review of 2023 agenda for May 8 meeting
- Review of Recreation Director's report for May 8
(2) Planning Board
This is a procedural-only agenda for the Red Hook Planning Board meeting on May 1, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda item itself and provides a PDF document, with no decisions, discussions, or public hearings specified.
- No substantive items listed
The Board approved a site plan for a brewery and taproom at Greig Farm Market and a Certificate of Appropriateness for a deer fence. Several other projects, including lot line adjustments and solar energy plans, were discussed or had SEQR resolutions adopted.
- Approved site plan for Jordan Homestead Barn Taproom brewery and taproom (All in favor)
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for deer fence at 73 Old Post Road (All in favor)
- Adopted SEQR Type II resolution for 73 Old Post Road (All in favor)
- Adopted SEQR Type II resolution for NBAGC-Shafer’s LLC lot line adjustment (All in favor)
- Adopted SEQR Type II resolution for Lewis August Jonas Foundation lot line adjustment (All in favor)
- Adopted SEQR Type II resolution for Bard College Temporary Housing (All in favor)
- Adopted SEQR Type II resolution for Bard College Montgomery Place porch repair (All in favor)
- Approved 3-month deadline extension for Shafer’s Hudson Valley to July 18, 2023 (All in favor)
(1) Town Board
The Town Board endorsed a grant application for trail improvements and approved engineering studies for speed limits. The board also authorized a sidewalk easement on Old Farm Road and closed a public hearing regarding parking on Fruit Bud Lane.
- Approved grant application to Hudson River Valley Greenway for Sawkill Trail improvements up to $220,000 (5-0)
- Approved Task Order #07 for speed limit engineering studies at College Park and Forest Park not to exceed $7,000 (5-0)
- Approved permanent sidewalk easement at 5 Old Farm Road (5-0)
- Closed public hearing for Proposed Local Law D regarding No Parking/No Stopping on Fruit Bud Lane (5-0)
- Tabled task order #5 regarding engineering study for Elm Street and Aspinwall Road
Housing Committee
This is a procedural meeting of the Red Hook Housing Committee with a single agenda item: review and approval of the committee's minutes from the same date. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Review of 2023-04-24 Housing Committee minutes
The committee unanimously approved the March 27, 2023 meeting minutes. Members discussed housing terminology, rental impacts, and the Dutchess County Housing Needs Assessment. No specific approach for subcommittee goals was determined during the meeting.
- Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Water Board
This is a procedural agenda. The Red Hook Water Board is meeting to review the summary of its April 2023 work session. No decisions or substantive discussions are listed.
- Review of 2023 April work session summary
The board reviewed March 2023 water pumping, quality, and inventory reports. Members discussed long-term solutions for biofilm build-up in the storage tank and planned a valve installation in the Manor/Colonial area.
- Reviewed March 2023 water pumping and quality reports
- Proposed switch to timer control for pump volumes to address biofilm build-up
- Proposed RFP for tank-to-pump communication system by Dan Valentine
- Scheduled storage tank inspection for 2025
- Proposed installation of a valve in the Manor/Colonial area water main
- Proposed location and disconnection of unused galvanized pipe on south side of Aspinwall
Tree Preservation Commission
This is a procedural meeting of the Red Hook Tree Preservation Commission. The only agenda item is the approval of the commission's minutes from the same date, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.
- Approval of Tree Commission minutes for 4-18-23
The Commission approved the minutes from the March 21, 2023 meeting with corrections. Members discussed logistics for the upcoming Arbor Day celebration and updates on tree orders and school programs.
- Approved 3/21/23 Minutes with corrections (unanimous)
(2) Planning Board
This meeting of the Red Hook Planning Board was cancelled. The agenda consists solely of a cancellation notice and a cancelled agenda document, with no items scheduled for discussion or decision.
- Meeting cancellation notice for 4-17-2023
Conservation Advisory Council
The Red Hook Conservation Advisory Council is meeting on April 12, 2023. The agenda contains only agenda and minutes items, with no substantive discussion or decisions listed. This meeting appears to be procedural in nature.
- Agenda and minutes review
The council planned staffing and promotion for Earth Day, Repair Cafe, and E-waste events. Members discussed the Town Board's move toward a two-year fixed-rate renewable energy option and the approval of an electric vehicle grant.
- Approved March minutes
- Approved electric vehicle grant (via Board)
- Planned Repair Cafe and E-waste event for April 22 (10am-1pm)
(3) Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals is continuing its review of a single application from the previous meeting. The board will also approve minutes from October 2022 and March 2023 and review Planning Board minutes. No new applications are listed on this agenda.
- ZBA 23-01: Devereaux Foundation seeks area variance for an 8-foot chain link fence at 40 Devereaux Way
- Current zoning limits fence height to 6 feet in side/rear yards and 4 feet in front yards
- Approval of ZBA minutes from October 12, 2022, and March 8, 2023
The Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed a revised application from the Devereux Foundation for an area variance to install an eight-foot chain link fence. The board voted to refer the application to Dutchess County Planning for comment and scheduled a public hearing for May 10, 2023.
- Approved October 14, 2022 draft meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved March 8, 2023 draft meeting minutes (4-0)
- Referred Devereux Foundation fence variance application to Dutchess County Planning (4-0)
- Set public hearing for Devereux Foundation application for May 10, 2023 (4-0)
(1) Town Board
This agenda contains only procedural items: the meeting notice and a final agenda document. No substantive decisions, discussions, or specific action items are listed.
- Meeting date: April 11, 2023
- Agenda documents marked FINAL
The Town Board awarded a contract to Lightning Motors Inc. for electric vans to transport senior citizens and mobility-challenged individuals. The Board also approved a new street name and scheduled a public hearing for a proposed no-parking zone. Additionally, a new provisional full-time Building Inspector II was hired.
- Approved $377,600 contract with Lightning Motors Inc. for two electric vans (4-0)
- Approved naming the common drive in Sky Park Minor subdivision 'Skypark Lane' (4-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for April 26, 2023, regarding no-parking zone at Fruit Bud Lane (4-0)
- Approved hire of Brandon Mullins as provisional full-time Building Inspector II (4-0)
- Approved settlement for Article 7, Fire Star Farm Consent Judgement (4-0)
- Accepted Supervisor’s Report and Budget Adjustments (4-0)
- Accepted Town Clerk’s Report (4-0)
Recreation Commission
This is a procedural meeting of the Red Hook Recreation Commission. The only items are the agenda and the director's report, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.
(1) Town Board
The Town Board authorized an electricity supply agreement with Direct Energy Services, LLC. The agreement provides for a 24-month rate renewable supply with a 100% NYS Renewable Sources option and a 50% renewable alternative. The program will take effect July 1, 2023.
- Approved Resolution No. 19 authorizing the 2023 CCA Electricity Supply Agreement (3-0)
(1) Town Board
The Red Hook Town Board is holding a special meeting on March 30, 2023. The agenda includes only procedural items and references to agenda documents; no specific decisions or discussions are listed.
The Town Board approved Resolution No. 18, authorizing the pursuit of a 12-month variable rate renewable electricity supply agreement for 100% NYS Renewable Sources. The board also held two executive sessions during the meeting.
- Approved Resolution No. 18 to negotiate a 2023 CCA electricity supply agreement (5-0)
- Entered executive session (5-0)
- Exited executive session (5-0)
- Entered second executive session to discuss a matter under negotiation (5-0)
- Exited second executive session (5-0)
Water Board
This Water Board meeting agenda consists solely of one item: approval of the meeting minutes from 3-29-23. No other business, decisions, or discussions are listed.
- Approval of Water Board Meeting Minutes 3-29-23
The Water Board decided to solicit proposals for cellular tank-to-pump communications to address biofilm and chlorine issues. Members also agreed to re-invest interest from reserved funds back into the Reserves Fund.
- Approved minutes of January 11, 2022
- Decided to solicit proposals for cellular tank-to-pump communications
- Delayed the installation of a mixer solution
- Agreed to re-invest interest on reserved funds into the Reserves Fund
- Tabled decision on 5% yearly rate increase pending financial information
Housing Committee
This meeting agenda contains only one item: review and approval of the committee's minutes from a prior meeting. No new business, proposals, or decisions are listed.
- Review of 2023-03-27 Town of Red Hook Housing Committee minutes
The committee approved the February 2023 meeting minutes and organized its work plan into three specialized sub-committees. Members volunteered to lead efforts focused on opportunities, community outreach, and zoning code review.
- Approved February 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Established Opportunities sub-committee to research grants and partnerships
- Established Outreach sub-committee to collect community needs information
- Established Zoning sub-committee to review code for potential changes
Economic Development Committee
The committee approved the meeting minutes from February 8, 2023. Members discussed the sale of development rights for the Cookingham farm property and coordination with Dutchess Tourism.
- Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
(1) Town Board
The Red Hook Town Board is holding a regular meeting on March 22, 2023. The agenda includes a letter regarding the Tradition at Red Hook subdivision and a monthly report from the Tree Preservation Commission, but no other substantive items are listed.
- Tradition at Red Hook Subdivision Letter
- Monthly Report for the Tree Preservation Commission
The Town Board authorized the continuation of the Community Choice Aggregation program and approved a performance bond reduction for the Tradition at Red Hook project. The board also settled a tax assessment challenge for two properties on Route 199 and appointed a new member to the Agriculture and Open Space Advisory.
- Approved continuation of Community Choice Aggregation program and appointment of Joule Assets, Inc. as administrator (3-0)
- Approved performance bond reduction for Tradition at Red Hook Section 6 to $310,747 and DCWWA bond to $92,813.20 (3-0)
- Approved settlement to reduce 2022 tax assessment for 554-556 Route 199 from $727,700 to $450,000 (3-0)
- Appointed Chuck Mead to the Agriculture and Open Space Advisory through December 31, 2024 (3-0)
- Approved Supervisor's Report and Budget Adjustments (3-0)
- Approved Town Clerk's Report (3-0)
- Directed engineers to make No Parking recommendations for Fruit Bud Lane and meet with abutters (3-0)
- Scheduled Special Town Board Meeting for March 30, 2023, to consider CCA selection (3-0)
(2) Planning Board
The Red Hook Planning Board will hold public hearings on a motel expansion and Bard College's pedestrian bridge, and continue discussions on solar and housing projects. New business includes a brewery taproom and a hangar siding change.
- Public hearing: Reclaimed Motel, 7958 Albany Post Rd, to add 3 motel rooms and expand non-conforming use on 1.62 acres in RD3 district
- Extended public hearing: Bard College Montgomery Place Path & Pedestrian Bridge, connecting 1259 River Rd to 55 Montgomery Place
- Continued discussion: Bard College ground-mounted solar array and 4 new residence halls with student center
- New application: The Barn Taproom, 229 Pitcher Ln, brewery and taproom at Greig Farm
- Site plan amendment: Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome hangar siding change
The Planning Board approved a motel expansion, specific phases of a Bard College pedestrian path, and a solar array. The board also approved site plan amendments for the Nevill-Manning and Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome projects.
- Approved site plan to create 3 motel rooms at 7958 Albany Post Rd (unanimous)
- Approved Site Plan, Special Use Permit, and Certificate of Appropriateness for Bard College Montgomery Place Path Phase 1 and 4 (unanimous)
- Approved amended site plan for Nevill-Manning (unanimous)
- Approved substituted siding for Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome hangar (unanimous)
- Adopted SEQR Type II resolution for The Barn Taproom at 229 Pitcher Ln (unanimous)
- Approved site plan and special use permit for Bard College ground mounted solar array (unanimous)
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Bard College ground mounted solar array (unanimous)
Water Board
The board reviewed February 2023 water pumping, quality, and inventory data. Members discussed plans for storage tank rebuilding, biofilm mitigation, and valve installation.
- Reviewed February 2023 water pumping and quality reports
- Confirmed storage tank rebuild approach (decided at January meeting)
- Proposed switch to timer control for pump volumes to address biofilm build up
- Proposed RFP for tank-to-pump communication system by Dan Valentine
- Proposed installation of a valve in the Manor/Colonial area water main
- Proposed location and disconnection of unused galvanized pipe on south side of Aspinwall
Recreation Commission
The Red Hook Recreation Commission is meeting to review the Recreation Director's report, which covers a planned increase in the OCFS grant request to $15,000, spring maintenance projects, and a resident's request to stop mowing part of Rec Park West to create a pollinator meadow. The commission will also discuss budget, equipment repairs, and summer program dates.
- Increase OCFS grant request to $15,000, due 30 March 2023
- Repair John Deere Gator engine mount bolt, cost not budgeted
- Complete skate park phase two, install nets and pole pads
- Repair JD4120 tractor, total cost $4,087.80
- Discuss Kelly Preyer's request to stop mowing Rec Park West field for pollinators
Agriculture & Open Space Committee
The committee discussed the design of agricultural easements and the impact of land costs on beginning farmers. Members agreed to look into whether short-term rental rules could be modified to allow tenting or camping on farms.
- Agreed to work on potential rules allowing tenting or camping (glamping) on farms
Conservation Advisory Council
This is a procedural meeting of the Red Hook Conservation Advisory Council. The only listed action is the review of the agenda and the approval of the minutes from a prior meeting. No substantive items, proposals, or decisions are on the agenda.
- Review of agenda
- Approval of 3.8.23 CAC minutes
The Council approved meeting minutes from January and February. Members coordinated logistics for upcoming Earth Day and E-Waste events and discussed expanding the town's compost pilot program.
- Approved February minutes
- Approved January minutes
- Appointed Leah as representative for Dutchess County Earth Day event on April 29
- Appointed Jen as lead for E-waste event
- Appointed Steve as lead for Repair Cafe
(3) Zoning Board of Appeals
The Red Hook Zoning Board of Appeals will review two area variance applications at its March 8, 2023 meeting. The board will consider a request from Bard College to build four student residence halls exceeding the 35-foot height limit, and a request from the Devereaux Foundation for an eight-foot perimeter fence where six feet is the maximum. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and comments from the chair.
- ZBA 23-01: Devereaux Foundation seeks variance for 8-ft fence at 40 Devereaux Way; zoning limits fences to 6 ft side/rear, 4 ft front
- ZBA 23-02: Bard College seeks variance for 4 residence halls (41 ft, 47 ft 6 in, 46 ft, 43 ft) at 30 Campus Road; zoning limit is 35 ft
- Approval of October 12, 2022 ZBA meeting minutes
- Review of Planning Board minutes
- Next ZBA meeting scheduled for April 12, 2023; application deadline April 4, 2023
The Board scheduled a public hearing for May 10, 2023, regarding Bard College's request to exceed building height limits for four residence halls. The Board also classified a fence variance request for the Devereux Foundation as an Unlisted Action for further review.
- Classified Devereux Foundation fence variance as an Unlisted Action (4-0)
- Approved ZBA to conduct an uncoordinated review of Devereux Foundation application (4-0)
- Conceded Lead Agency status for Bard College project to the Planning Board (4-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Bard College height variance appeal for May 10, 2023 (4-0)
- Remanded vote on October 2022 Minutes to April 2023 meeting
(2) Planning Board
The Planning Board adopted a Negative Declaration and determined that the Bard College Ground-Mount Solar System is consistent with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. The Board also declared its intent to be the lead agency for the review of the Bard College Residence Halls project.
- Adopted Negative Declaration for Bard College Ground-Mount Solar System (4-0, 2 absent)
- Determined Bard College Ground-Mount Solar System is consistent with Local Waterfront Revitalization Program policies (4-0, 2 absent)
- Declared intent to be lead agency for Bard College Residence Halls project (4-0, 2 absent)
Housing Committee
The agenda consists solely of the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. No new proposals, contracts, or decisions are listed in the provided text.
- Approval of 2023-02-27 Housing Committee Minutes
The committee approved the minutes from the January 23, 2023 meeting. Members received a presentation from the Pace University Land Use Law Center on inclusionary housing and discussed the Cookingham Farm parcel purchase. The committee also reviewed upcoming community forums and a needs assessment survey.
- Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Hart Migdal accepted the Committee Chair role
(1) Town Board
This is the agenda for the Red Hook Town Board meeting on February 22, 2023. The agenda text provided contains only procedural placeholders and document references, with no specific action items, resolutions, or discussions listed. The meeting appears to be limited to routine board business.
- No specific agenda items listed in the provided text
The Town Board approved the purchase of approximately 112.94 acres of Cookingham Farm (East) to preserve open space and farmland. The plan includes establishing a conservation easement on approximately 94 acres and potentially reconveying portions of the land for affordable housing.
- Approved purchase of Cookingham Farm (East) for up to $2,475,000 (5-0)
- Adopted SEQRA determination of nonsignificance for the farm purchase (5-0)
- Approved allocation of up to $611,000 from the Incentive Zoning Fund (5-0)
- Approved use of Community Preservation Fund for development rights estimated at $1,000,000 (5-0)
Tree Preservation Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from the January 17, 2023 meeting with corrections. Members discussed plans for the April 29 Arbor Day Celebration and the spring tree order. No other formal votes were recorded.
- Approved 1/17/23 Minutes with corrections (unanimous)
Tree Preservation Commission
The Tree Preservation Commission is meeting to review its monthly report. The agenda contains only this single procedural item, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.
- Review of monthly report
(2) Planning Board
The Planning Board granted final approval for two separate re-subdivision plats involving lot line alterations. Additionally, the board referred a site plan for a roof-mounted solar system to the Town Zoning Enforcement Officer for final confirmation of permitted use.
- Approved Lueck and Sassano lot line alteration (6-0)
- Approved RTC Farm and Cookingham lot line alteration (6-0)
- Referred 36 Hapeman Hill Road solar system site plan to Zoning Enforcement Officer (6-0)
(1) Town Board
The Town Board meeting agenda for February 14, 2023, is largely procedural, listing only document references and public correspondences. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.
- Amended agenda and supporting documents referenced
- Public correspondences for public hearings listed
The Town Board adopted three local laws regarding property tax exemptions for emergency volunteers, incentive zoning for housing and open space, and the conservation of open space. The board also accepted financial reports and appointed a chair for the Housing Committee.
- Adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2023 providing a 10% real property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers (5-0)
- Adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2023 amending Zoning Law Chapter 143 regarding incentive zoning for open space and low-to-moderate income housing (5-0)
- Adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2023 enacting Chapter 58 for the conservation of open space (5-0)
- Accepted Supervisor’s Report and Budget Adjustments (5-0)
- Accepted Town Clerk’s Report (5-0)
- Appointed Hart Migdal as Chair of the Housing Committee through December 31, 2023 (5-0)
- Declared incentive zoning and open space actions would have no adverse environmental effect (5-0)
Recreation Commission
This is a procedural meeting with a single agenda item: the Director's Report. The commission will review the report, but no specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Director's Report (2023 DIRECTORS REPORT - 13 FEBRUARY.PDF)
(1) Town Board
The Red Hook Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on the purchase of Cookingham Farm East, including a draft environmental assessment form and a resolution to set a public hearing for the Community Preservation Fund (CPF) acquisition. The agenda is largely focused on this single land conservation item.
- Draft Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) for Cookingham Farm
- Resolution authorizing purchase agreement for Cookingham Farm East
- Resolution setting CPF public hearing for Cookingham Farm East
The Town Board scheduled two public hearings for February 22, 2023, regarding the purchase of Cookingham Farm (East) and a related conservation easement. The Board also approved initial funding for legal, appraisal, and survey work to facilitate the acquisition.
- Scheduled public hearing for Feb 22, 2023, at 7:35 PM regarding CPF program interest in Cookingham Farm (East) (4-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Feb 22, 2023, at 7:45 PM regarding the $2,475,000 purchase of Cookingham Farm (East) (4-0)
- Approved Phase 1 project costs: up to $10,000 for legal/appraisal, $500 for title work, and up to $15,000 for survey work (4-0)
Economic Development Committee
This is a procedural meeting of the Economic Development Committee. The only listed agenda item is the review of the committee's meeting minutes. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Review of EDC meeting minutes
The committee approved the meeting minutes from November 9 and November 23, 2022. Members discussed the potential purchase of the Cookingham property using the Community Preservation Fund and updates regarding sewer connections and non-profit resources.
- Approved meeting minutes of 11-09-2022 and 11-23-2022 (unanimous)
Conservation Advisory Council
The council reviewed the expansion of the compost pilot program and discussed potential applications for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. Members also reviewed proposed zoning amendments regarding incentive zoning and open space preservation.
- Proposed adding 2 compost bins at a cost of $118 per month
- Discussed applying for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant for highway garage heating and microgrid studies
- Reviewed proposed Local Law No. B of 2023 to amend incentive zoning for open space and affordable housing
- Discussed potential agrivoltaics business plan pending zoning changes
(2) Planning Board
The Planning Board approved the LWRP Consistency Resolution for the Village of Tivoli sewer upgrade. The Board also accepted a consistency form for a Bard College solar array project but requested further documentation before final approval. A public hearing for a Bard College pedestrian bridge was extended.
- Approved LWRP Consistency Resolution for Village of Tivoli sewer upgrade (unanimous)
- Accepted LWRP Consistency Resolution for Local Law B and C (4-1)
- Accepted LWRP Consistency Form for Bard College ground mounted solar array (unanimous)
- Closed Public Hearing for Bard College solar array; requested updated site plan and decommissioning agreement
- Extended Public Hearing for Bard College Montgomery Place Path & Pedestrian Bridge to February 20, 2023
- Accepted meeting minutes from October 3, 2022 and January 3, 2023 (unanimous)
(1) Town Board
This agenda lists the Town Board meeting for January 25, 2023, but provides no specific items, only references to agenda documents and addendums. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no concrete decisions or discussions detailed.
- Agenda documents referenced
- Four addendum documents listed
The Town Board scheduled public hearings for February 14, 2023, regarding proposed laws for firefighter tax exemptions, incentive zoning, and open space conservation. The Board also approved a streetlight maintenance agreement and a task order for the Rec Connector Project.
- Scheduled Feb 14 public hearing for Local Law A (firefighter/ambulance tax exemption) (5-0)
- Scheduled Feb 14 public hearing for Local Law B (incentive zoning amendments) (5-0)
- Scheduled Feb 14 public hearing for Local Law C (open space conservation) (5-0)
- Approved support for all 11 Association of Towns Legislative Agenda topics (5-0)
- Approved Rec Connector Project task order and updated Dutchess County contract (5-0)
- Appointed Henry Van Parys as Chair and Jerry Gilnack as Vice Chair of Water District #1 Water Board (5-0)
- Reappointed Henry Van Parys and Phil McDougall to Water District #1 Water Board (5-0)
- Approved streetlight maintenance agreement costing approximately $6,000 per year (5-0)
Housing Committee
This is a procedural agenda with a single item: approval of the Housing Committee meeting minutes. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.
- Review and approval of 2023-01-23 meeting minutes
The committee approved the minutes from November 28, 2022. Members reported on the start of parcel data analysis and zoning code reviews. The committee discussed a proposed reporting schedule for the Town Board.
- Approved November 28, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Tree Preservation Commission
The Red Hook Tree Preservation Commission is meeting to review and approve its minutes from a previous session. The agenda contains only procedural items, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.
- Review of approved minutes from 1-17-23
- Review of draft minutes from 1-17-23
The Commission decided to change its tree ordering schedule to avoid a $500 delivery charge. Members identified three specific planting sites and outlined activities for the Arbor Day Celebration on April 29, 2023. The Commission also noted a $2,000 reduction in the 2023 tentative budget.
- Approved November 15, 2022 minutes with corrections
- Agreed to order trees once per year in the fall from Schichtel’s and use local nurseries in spring
- Selected Rec Park West, Rockefeller Lane, and Budds Corners to Linden Ave Extension as planting sites
- Scheduled Arbor Day Celebration for April 29, 2023, from 10-2 at town hall
Water Board
The Red Hook Water Board is meeting to consider its meeting minutes. The agenda contains only this procedural item, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.
- Review of Water Board meeting minutes
The Board reached a general agreement to replace the current water tank with a glass-fused to steel tank based on life cycle costs. The Board also decided to solicit proposals for tank-to-pump communications to address biofilm and chlorine issues.
- Approved minutes from September 21, 2022
- Agreed to replace current water tank with a glass-fused to steel tank
- Decided to solicit proposals for cellular or radio tank-to-pump communications
- Delayed the installation of a mixer solution for biofilm build up
- Agreed to move tank inspection forward to 2025 from 2027
- Scheduled clearing of trees and brush in the re-rap channel for summer
Conservation Advisory Council
This is a procedural meeting of the Red Hook Conservation Advisory Council. The only listed item is the review of agendas and minutes, with no substantive decisions or discussions on the agenda.
- Review of 1.11.23 CAC agenda and minutes
The council approved the November meeting minutes via email. Members discussed upcoming sustainability events, e-waste collection logistics, and potential state funding for climate initiatives.
- Approved November minutes (via email)
(3) Zoning Board of Appeals
The Town of Red Hook Zoning Board of Appeals has cancelled its January 11, 2023 meeting due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2023, with a submission deadline of noon on January 31, 2023 for applicants.
- Meeting cancellation due to lack of agenda items
- Next meeting: February 8, 2023
- Application deadline: noon, January 31, 2023
(1) Town Board
The agenda lists a Town Board meeting for January 10, 2023, but provides no specific items for discussion or decision. The only documents referenced are the meeting agenda and a PDF, both of which are not detailed here. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive business listed.
The Town Board adopted its annual reorganization resolution, including official salaries and meeting schedules. The board approved several highway improvement projects and an engineering agreement for the Saw Kill Road Bridge replacement.
- Adopted Annual Reorganization Resolution including 2023 salaries and meeting dates (5-0)
- Approved up to $50,000 for general highway materials and repairs (5-0)
- Approved up to $184,800 for permanent improvements on seven specific town highways (5-0)
- Approved up to $35,000 each for permanent improvements on Yantz Road and Norton Road (5-0)
- Approved engineering agreement with Hudson Valley Engineering Associates, PC for Saw Kill Road Bridge Replacement (5-0)
- Approved Silver 8 HSA Benefit Package for plan year March 1, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved Tighe and Bond Task Order for Forest Park drainage proposal (5-0)
- Appointed Supervisor McKeon as voting delegate to the Association of Towns conference (5-0)
Recreation Commission
This is a procedural agenda posting for the Red Hook Recreation Commission meeting on January 9, 2023. The agenda contains no substantive items, only a reference to a PDF document.
- Meeting date: January 9, 2023
The commission received a director's report detailing completed skate park improvements and dugout construction. The report noted $4,087.80 in repairs for a JD4120 loader/backhoe and outlined maintenance plans for 2023.
- Completed installation of Phase Two skate park equipment
- Completed Rec Park West dugouts as of January 6, 2023
- Paid $4,087.80 for JD4120 loader/backhoe repairs and servicing
- Planned installation of Mutt Mitt Dispenser and waste container at Fir Street Blue Trail for spring
(2) Planning Board
The Red Hook Planning Board will hold public hearings on a lot line alteration for properties on Albany Post Road and an extended hearing on Bard College's proposed pedestrian path and bridge. They will also continue discussing Bard's ground-mounted solar array application. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes from previous meetings.
- Public hearing on lot line alteration for 8059, 8053, 8049 Albany Post Rd (New Beginnings-Shafer's LLC)
- Extended public hearing on Bard College pedestrian path and bridge connecting Main Campus to Montgomery Place
- Continued discussion on Bard College ground-mounted solar array special use permit
- Review and acceptance of minutes from 12/5 and 12/19 meetings
The Board accepted a Lead Agency Intent resolution for a lot line alteration at Albany Post Rd after requesting updated environmental and mapping documents. Public hearings for Bard College projects were either extended or scheduled for February 6, 2023.
- Approved meeting minutes of December 5, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved revised meeting minutes of December 19, 2022 (unanimous)
- Accepted Lead Agency Intent resolution for lot line alteration at 8059, 8053, and 8049 Albany Post Rd (unanimous)
- Extended public hearing for Bard College Montgomery Place Path and Pedestrian Bridge to February 6, 2023
- Scheduled public hearing for Bard College Ground Mounted Solar Array for February 6, 2023