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Red Hook public meetings in 2023

123 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 27, 2023

(1) Town Board

Red Hook Town Board meeting cancelled for Dec 27, 2023

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.

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Tue Dec 19, 2023

(1) Town Board

Red Hook Town Board regular meeting, mostly procedural agenda

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.

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Mon Dec 18, 2023

Housing Committee

Housing Committee to review December meeting minutes

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.

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Mon Dec 18, 2023

(2) Planning Board

Planning Board to hold public hearings on Stone Valley NY LLC and 1018 River Road

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.

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Mon Dec 18, 2023

Community Preservation Fund/Purchase Development Rights Advisory Committee

Committee to vote on Community Preservation Fund recommendation

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.

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Wed Dec 13, 2023

(3) Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to review wireless tower variance and residential setbacks

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.

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Tue Dec 12, 2023

(1) Town Board

Red Hook Town Board meeting scheduled for December 12, 2023

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.

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Wed Dec 6, 2023

(1) Town Board

Town Board meeting with appointments and documents

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.

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Mon Dec 4, 2023

(2) Planning Board

Planning Board to hear Stone Valley and Bard Performing Arts applications

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.

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Thu Nov 30, 2023

Water Board

Water Board work session summary for Nov 2023

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.

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Mon Nov 27, 2023

Housing Committee

Housing Committee meeting with only minutes review

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.

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Tue Nov 21, 2023

Tree Preservation Commission

Tree Preservation Commission meeting with only approved minutes

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.

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Tue Nov 21, 2023

(1) Town Board

Red Hook Town Board meeting agenda is procedural only

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.

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Mon Nov 20, 2023

(2) Planning Board

Red Hook Planning Board reviews development and renovation applications

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.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023

(1) Town Board

Town Board meeting with agenda and drainage figures

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.

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Mon Nov 13, 2023

Recreation Commission

Red Hook Recreation Commission meets; director's report on agenda

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.

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Thu Nov 9, 2023

(1) Town Board

Town Board to consider sale of Cookingham East parcel to Hearty Roots

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.

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Wed Nov 8, 2023

(3) Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to review variance and interpretation requests for 3944 Route 9G

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.

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Mon Nov 6, 2023

(2) Planning Board

Planning Board to hold public hearings on Stone Valley, Woods Road, Verse Works

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.

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Mon Oct 30, 2023

(1) Town Board

Town Board to review 2024 preliminary budget

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.

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Thu Oct 26, 2023

Water Board

Water Board to review October work session summary

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.

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Tue Oct 24, 2023

Tree Preservation Commission

Tree Preservation Commission meeting with only minutes approval

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.

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Mon Oct 23, 2023

Housing Committee

Housing Committee meeting with only minutes review

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.

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Wed Oct 18, 2023

(1) Town Board

Town Board presents 2024 tentative budget

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.

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Mon Oct 16, 2023

(2) Planning Board

Planning Board to hold public hearings on Stone Valley LLC and Barrytown Road fence

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.

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Wed Oct 11, 2023

(3) Zoning Board of Appeals

Red Hook ZBA grants 6-foot fence variance at 59 Barrytown Road

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.

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Wed Oct 11, 2023

(3) Zoning Board of Appeals

Public hearing for a fence height variance at 59 Barrytown Road

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.

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Tue Oct 10, 2023

(1) Town Board

Red Hook Town Board meeting scheduled for October 10, 2023

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.

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Mon Oct 9, 2023

Recreation Commission

Recreation Commission reviews director's report

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.

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Mon Oct 2, 2023

(2) Planning Board

Planning Board holds public hearings on cottage renovation, Eden Knol, and subdivision

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.

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Wed Sep 27, 2023

Economic Development Committee

Committee to review draft minutes of its own meeting

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.

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Wed Sep 27, 2023

(1) Town Board

Red Hook Town Board meeting with agenda and packet review

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.

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Wed Sep 20, 2023

(1) Town Board

Red Hook Town Board rescheduled meeting with agenda and correspondence

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.

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Tue Sep 19, 2023

Tree Preservation Commission

Tree Preservation Commission to review and approve meeting minutes

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.

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Mon Sep 18, 2023

(2) Planning Board

Planning Board to review solar, fence, cottage projects and subdivision

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.

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Wed Sep 13, 2023

Economic Development Committee

Committee reviews draft minutes of its own meeting

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.

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Wed Sep 13, 2023

(3) Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to continue Bard College dorm height variance hearing

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.

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Tue Sep 12, 2023

(1) Town Board

Red Hook Town Board meeting rescheduled to Sept 12

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.

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Mon Sep 11, 2023

Recreation Commission

Recreation Commission reviews director's report

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.

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Thu Sep 7, 2023

(2) Planning Board

Planning Board to continue public hearing on Bard College residence halls

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves Bard College residence halls and student center

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.

Tue Sep 5, 2023

(1) Town Board

Town Board to award Fruitbud Connector bid and HVAC contract

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Board awards contracts for park connector and HVAC equipment

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.

Thu Aug 24, 2023

Water Board

Water Board to review August work session summary

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.

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✓ Decided: Water Board reviews July 2023 system reports and ongoing maintenance

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.

Wed Aug 23, 2023

(1) Town Board

Town Board to review Cook West Subdivision environmental form

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves sale of surplus vehicle and initiates Cookingham Farm review

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.

Mon Aug 21, 2023

(2) Planning Board

Planning Board to hold public hearings on Bard College residence halls and other projects

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves three site plans and certificates of appropriateness

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.

Tue Aug 15, 2023

Tree Preservation Commission

Tree Preservation Commission to review and approve meeting minutes

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.

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✓ Decided: Tree Preservation Commission approves June meeting minutes

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.

Mon Aug 14, 2023

Recreation Commission

Recreation Commission meets; director's report on agenda

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.

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Mon Aug 14, 2023

(1) Town Board

Town Board special meeting notice only; no agenda items listed

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Board rejects and re-solicits bids for Recreation Park-Fruit Bud Connector

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.

Thu Aug 10, 2023

(1) Town Board

Red Hook Town Board special meeting notice and packet for 8-10-2023

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves $4.3M for Water District No. 1 facility improvements

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.

Wed Aug 9, 2023

(3) Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to continue Bard College variance hearing for four dorm buildings

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.

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✓ Decided: ZBA adopts resolution regarding Rhinebeck Solar and Carson Power application

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.

Wed Aug 9, 2023

Conservation Advisory Council

✓ Decided: Conservation Advisory Council plans sustainability outreach for Hardscrabble Days

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.

Tue Aug 8, 2023

(1) Town Board

Red Hook Town Board meeting agenda contains only procedural items

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves use of Community Preservation Fund for Cookingham Farm West

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.

Mon Aug 7, 2023

(2) Planning Board

Planning Board meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

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.

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Thu Aug 3, 2023

Water Board

Water Board to review July work session summary

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.

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✓ Decided: Water Board reviews June 2023 reports and ongoing system maintenance

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.

Wed Jul 26, 2023

(1) Town Board

✓ Decided: Town Board approves $4.3M water storage tank project for Water District No. 1

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.

Mon Jul 24, 2023

Housing Committee

✓ Decided: Housing Committee discusses reducing ADU permit requirements

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.

Mon Jul 17, 2023

(2) Planning Board

Planning Board to review Bard College residence halls, solar farm, and multiple fence permits

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board schedules public hearings for multiple development projects

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.

Wed Jul 12, 2023

(3) Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to continue Bard College dorm height variance hearing

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.

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✓ Decided: ZBA continues Bard College residence hall hearing to August 9

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.

Tue Jul 11, 2023

(1) Town Board

Red Hook Town Board meeting July 11, 2023

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Board schedules continued hearings for water district improvements

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.

Mon Jul 10, 2023

Recreation Commission

Red Hook Recreation Commission meets; director's report on agenda

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.

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Wed Jun 28, 2023

(1) Town Board

Town Board to review Cookingham Farm East land plan update

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves $285,259 paving project and Cookingham Farm preservation

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.

Tue Jun 27, 2023

Water Board

Water Board meeting with only minutes approval on agenda

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.

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✓ Decided: Water Board recommends increasing yearly rate hike to 10%

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.

Mon Jun 26, 2023

(2) Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves Bard College temporary housing and lot line merger

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.

Mon Jun 26, 2023

Housing Committee

✓ Decided: Housing Committee adopts research timeline starting with Accessory Dwelling Units

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.

Tue Jun 20, 2023

Tree Preservation Commission

Tree Commission approves minutes from June 20 meeting

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.

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✓ Decided: Tree Preservation Commission approves May minutes and discusses fall planting

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.

Thu Jun 15, 2023

Water Board

Water Board to review June work session summary

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.

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✓ Decided: Water Board reviews June 2023 reports and system maintenance

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.

Wed Jun 14, 2023

(3) Zoning Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: ZBA grants height variance for Devereux Foundation fence

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.

Wed Jun 14, 2023

Conservation Advisory Council

✓ Decided: Conservation Advisory Council approves May meeting minutes

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.

Tue Jun 13, 2023

(1) Town Board

Town Board meeting with stipulation judgment and packet documents

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Board requests speed limit reductions and advances recreation park project

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.

Mon Jun 5, 2023

(2) Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves temporary modular housing for Bard College

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.

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Wed May 24, 2023

Economic Development Committee

Committee approves prior meeting minutes

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.

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✓ Decided: Economic Development Committee approves May 10 meeting minutes

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.

Wed May 24, 2023

(1) Town Board

Town Board regular meeting; agenda and packet only, no action items listed

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves acquisition of Cookingham Farm (West) for preservation

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.

Mon May 22, 2023

Housing Committee

Housing Committee meeting with only minutes review

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.

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✓ Decided: Housing Committee approves April meeting minutes and plans community outreach

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.

Mon May 22, 2023

Community Preservation Fund/Purchase Development Rights Advisory Committee

Committee to recommend Cookingham CPF purchase

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.

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Thu May 18, 2023

Water Board

Water Board to review May work session summary

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.

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✓ Decided: Water Board reviews April 2023 reports and ongoing system maintenance

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.

Tue May 16, 2023

Tree Preservation Commission

Tree commission to review prior meeting minutes

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.

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✓ Decided: Tree Preservation Commission approves April minutes and plans Rec Park West changes

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.

Mon May 15, 2023

(2) Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves three site and lot line applications

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.

Wed May 10, 2023

Conservation Advisory Council

Council to review and approve its May 10 meeting minutes

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.

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✓ Decided: Conservation Advisory Council approves April 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.

Wed May 10, 2023

(3) Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to hear two area variance requests: fence height and Bard College dorm heights

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.

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✓ Decided: ZBA continues hearings on Devereux fence and Bard College residence halls

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.

Tue May 9, 2023

(1) Town Board

Town Board meeting with only procedural agenda items

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves police services agreement and sewer feasibility study

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.

Mon May 8, 2023

Recreation Commission

Recreation Commission reviews director's report and May agenda

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.

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Mon May 1, 2023

(2) Planning Board

Planning Board meeting agenda contains no substantive items

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves brewery site plan and deer fence project

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.

Wed Apr 26, 2023

(1) Town Board

✓ Decided: Town Board approves grant application for Sawkill Trail improvements

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.

Mon Apr 24, 2023

Housing Committee

Housing Committee meeting with only minutes review

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.

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✓ Decided: Housing Committee approves March minutes and prepares Town Board presentation

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.

Thu Apr 20, 2023

Water Board

Water Board reviews April work session summary

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.

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✓ Decided: Water Board reviews March 2023 reports and discusses tank and valve maintenance

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.

Tue Apr 18, 2023

Tree Preservation Commission

Tree commission meeting with only approved minutes on agenda

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.

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✓ Decided: Tree Preservation Commission approves March 21 minutes

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.

Mon Apr 17, 2023

(2) Planning Board

Planning Board meeting cancelled for April 17, 2023

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.

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Wed Apr 12, 2023

Conservation Advisory Council

Conservation Advisory Council meets; agenda is procedural only

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.

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✓ Decided: Conservation Advisory Council coordinates spring sustainability events

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.

Wed Apr 12, 2023

(3) Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA reviews request for 8-foot fence around Devereaux Campus

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.

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✓ Decided: ZBA refers Devereux Foundation fence variance to county planning

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.

Tue Apr 11, 2023

(1) Town Board

Red Hook Town Board meeting agenda posted for April 11, 2023

This agenda contains only procedural items: the meeting notice and a final agenda document. No substantive decisions, discussions, or specific action items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves $377,600 contract for two electric mobility vans

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.

Mon Apr 10, 2023

Recreation Commission

Red Hook Recreation Commission reviews April agenda and director's report

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.

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Wed Apr 5, 2023

(1) Town Board

✓ Decided: Town Board approves 2023 Community Choice Aggregation electricity agreement

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.

Thu Mar 30, 2023

(1) Town Board

Red Hook Town Board holds special meeting with agenda documents

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Board authorizes 2023 CCA electricity supply agreement

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.

Wed Mar 29, 2023

Water Board

Water Board meeting agenda contains only minutes approval

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.

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✓ Decided: Water Board approves tank-to-pump communication upgrades

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.

Mon Mar 27, 2023

Housing Committee

Red Hook Housing Committee reviews prior meeting minutes only

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.

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✓ Decided: Housing Committee establishes three sub-committees for research and outreach

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.

Wed Mar 22, 2023

Economic Development Committee

✓ Decided: Economic Development Committee approves February meeting minutes

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.

Wed Mar 22, 2023

(1) Town Board

Red Hook Town Board meets with subdivision letter and tree report

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves electricity program continuation and tax assessment settlement

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.

Mon Mar 20, 2023

(2) Planning Board

Planning Board to hear public comments on motel expansion and Bard College path

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves several site plans and Bard College projects

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.

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Thu Mar 16, 2023

Water Board

✓ Decided: Water Board reviews February 2023 reports and ongoing system maintenance

The board reviewed February 2023 water pumping, quality, and inventory data. Members discussed plans for storage tank rebuilding, biofilm mitigation, and valve installation.

Mon Mar 13, 2023

Recreation Commission

Red Hook Rec Commission to discuss $15K OCFS grant, mowing dispute, repairs

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.

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Mon Mar 13, 2023

Agriculture & Open Space Committee

✓ Decided: Agriculture & Open Space Committee discusses farm easements and glamping rules

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.

Wed Mar 8, 2023

Conservation Advisory Council

Conservation Advisory Council meets to review agenda and minutes

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.

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✓ Decided: Conservation Advisory Council approves January and February 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.

Wed Mar 8, 2023

(3) Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to hear Bard College dorm height variance and Devereaux fence variance

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.

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✓ Decided: ZBA schedules public hearing for Bard College residence hall height variances

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.

Mon Mar 6, 2023

(2) Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves environmental review for Bard College solar project

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.

Mon Feb 27, 2023

Housing Committee

Red Hook Housing Committee reviews minutes from the February 27, 2023 meeting.

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.

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✓ Decided: Housing Committee approves January meeting 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.

Wed Feb 22, 2023

(1) Town Board

Red Hook Town Board meeting agenda with no listed substantive items

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves $2.475M acquisition of Cookingham Farm (East)

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.

Tue Feb 21, 2023

Tree Preservation Commission

✓ Decided: Tree Preservation Commission approves January meeting minutes

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.

Tue Feb 21, 2023

Tree Preservation Commission

Tree Preservation Committee monthly report review

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.

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Tue Feb 21, 2023

(2) Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves two lot line alterations and refers solar project to zoning officer

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.

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Tue Feb 14, 2023

(1) Town Board

Red Hook Town Board meeting agenda is mostly procedural with no major items listed

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Board adopts laws for firefighter tax exemptions and open space conservation

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.

Mon Feb 13, 2023

Recreation Commission

Recreation Commission reviews director's report

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.

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Thu Feb 9, 2023

(1) Town Board

Town Board to consider buying Cookingham Farm East for conservation

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Board schedules hearings for Cookingham Farm (East) acquisition

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.

Wed Feb 8, 2023

Economic Development Committee

Committee meeting to review draft minutes only

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.

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✓ Decided: Economic Development Committee approves previous 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.

Wed Feb 8, 2023

Conservation Advisory Council

✓ Decided: Conservation Advisory Council discusses composting and energy grants

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.

Mon Feb 6, 2023

(2) Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves Village of Tivoli sewer upgrade consistency

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.

Wed Jan 25, 2023

(1) Town Board

Red Hook Town Board meeting agenda with documents and addendums

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Board schedules public hearings for three new local laws

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.

Mon Jan 23, 2023

Housing Committee

Housing Committee to review meeting minutes only

This is a procedural agenda with a single item: approval of the Housing Committee meeting minutes. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Housing Committee approves November 2022 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.

Tue Jan 17, 2023

Tree Preservation Commission

Tree Preservation Commission reviews meeting minutes

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.

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✓ Decided: Tree Preservation Commission sets spring planting sites and Arbor Day plans

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.

Wed Jan 11, 2023

Water Board

Red Hook Water Board to review meeting minutes

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.

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✓ Decided: Water Board agrees to replace water tank rather than rehab or repaint

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.

Wed Jan 11, 2023

Conservation Advisory Council

Conservation Advisory Council meeting with agenda and minutes review

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.

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✓ Decided: Conservation Advisory Council approves November 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.

Wed Jan 11, 2023

(3) Zoning Board of Appeals

Red Hook ZBA cancels Jan. 11 meeting, next on Feb. 8

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.

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Tue Jan 10, 2023

(1) Town Board

Red Hook Town Board meeting scheduled for Jan. 10, 2023

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.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves 2023 reorganization and highway expenditures

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.

Mon Jan 9, 2023

Recreation Commission

Red Hook Recreation Commission meeting agenda posted

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.

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✓ Decided: Recreation Commission reviews equipment repairs and park maintenance

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.

Tue Jan 3, 2023

(2) Planning Board

Planning Board to hear lot line alteration and Bard College path proposals

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board accepts Lead Agency Intent for Albany Post Rd lot alteration

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.