Red Hook public meetings in 2025

(2) Planning Board

The Red Hook Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Brian Ackerman’s application to build a new three‑bedroom single‑family residence with a well and septic system on parcel 980360 on Lasher Road, which lies in a fringe flood overlay. The board will continue discussion of the Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum Master Plan special use permit for parcel 820860 at 9 Norton Road. Additional items include the Jordan Taproom Annual Agricultural Product Usage Report and a retention agreement for Jennifer Gray of Keane & Beane.

• Ackerman Special Use Permit – new 3‑bedroom residence, parcel 980360, Lasher Road, fringe flood overlay
• Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum Master Plan Special Use Permit – parcel 820860, 9 Norton Road
• Jordan Taproom Annual Agricultural Product Usage Report
• Retention Agreement for Jennifer Gray of Keane & Beane

The Planning Board unanimously approved the December 1, 2025 meeting minutes. The board opened the public hearing for Brian Ackerman's special use permit and then voted to continue the hearing to an unspecified future date. Members also voted to withdraw the prior resolution that would have removed Jennifer Gray as the board’s attorney. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved December 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for Ackerman special use permit (unanimous)
• Continued Ackerman public hearing to unspecified date (unanimous)
• Withdrew prior resolution to remove Jennifer Gray as attorney (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

(1) Town Board

The Red Hook Town Board meeting on Dec 9, 2025 will review several supporting documents, including a boat club environmental assessment and negotiation decision, a Barrytown Road volume data report, and a Red Hook water tank engineering report. No specific motions or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• RH Boat Club EAF and negotiation decision documents
• Barrytown Rd volume data report
• Red Hook water tank engineering report

The Board accepted the Supervisor’s and Town Clerk’s reports for November 2025. It approved the 2026 Police Services Agreement between the Town and Village of Red Hook. A public hearing was scheduled for Jan. 13, 2026 on the Fire Protection District agreement amendment. The Board adopted a determination of non‑significance for the proposed Local Law B & C zoning amendments and approved Local Law B of 2025 updating the Town Zoning Law.

• Accepted Supervisor’s Report (5-0)
• Accepted Town Clerk’s Report (5-0)
• Approved Police Services Agreement for 2026 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for fire service agreement amendment on Jan. 13, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted determination of non‑significance for Local Law B & C zoning amendments (5-0)
• Approved Local Law B of 2025 updating the Town Zoning Law (adopted)
• Closed public hearing on zoning proposals (5-0)

(2) Planning Board

The Red Hook Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new larger deck at 1288 Annandale Rd in the Barrytown and Historic Overlay District. The board will continue discussion of a minor subdivision of parcel 890737 into two lots of about 6.66 acres and 56.94 acres at 307 Spring Lake Road. Ongoing consideration will also be given to a Special Use Permit for the Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum master plan at 9 Norton Road and a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 12 ft × 24 ft shed at 4925 Route 9G. The meeting includes routine agenda items such as roll call, agenda confirmation, minutes acceptance and announcements.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for a new larger deck at 1288 Annandale Rd (Chilton Deck)
• Minor subdivision of parcel 890737 into two lots (~6.66 acres and 56.94 acres) at 307 Spring Lake Road
• Special Use Permit for Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum master plan at 9 Norton Road
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a 12 ft × 24 ft shed at 4925 Route 9G (Link Shed)
• Routine procedural items: roll call, agenda confirmation, minutes acceptance, announcements

The Red Hook Planning Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new deck at 1288 Annandale Rd, and set public hearings for a Spring Lake Road subdivision and a Link shed application. The board also approved lead agency resolutions for the Spring Lake Road subdivision and the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Master Plan special use permit. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included procedural approvals and discussions.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Chilton deck at 1288 Annandale Rd (unanimous)
• Approved resolution establishing intent to be lead agency for Spring Lake Road subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved resolution establishing intent to be lead agency for Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Master Plan (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Jan 5, 2026 for Spring Lake Road subdivision
• Set public hearing for Jan 5, 2026 for Link shed application

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The steering committee approved the minutes from the October 28 meeting. It voted to cancel the scheduled December meeting because of the holidays. The next meeting is set for January 27, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. The committee also reaffirmed the ongoing visioning timeline and community‑engagement activities.

• Approved October 28 meeting minutes
• Cancelled December meeting due to holiday proximity

(1) Town Board

The Town Board agenda for November 19, 2025 lists only document packets and PDFs without any specific rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public hearing items. No decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

The board extended public hearings for several proposed local laws and the Camp Rising Sun project, all with unanimous 5‑0 votes. It adopted resolutions authorizing solicitation of public bids and right‑of‑way agreements for the DOT Sawkill Bridge project, approved the purchase of hot‑mix asphalt for 2026, and awarded the 2026 snow‑clearing contract to Vosburgh and Sons. All actions were approved by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays.

• Extended public hearing for Camp Rising Sun project to Feb 10, 2026 (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing for Local Law No. A (Proposed) (5‑0)
• Extended public hearing for Local Law No. B to Dec 9, 2025 (5‑0)
• Extended public hearing for Local Law No. C to Dec 9, 2025 (5‑0)
• Authorized solicitation of public bids for DOT Sawkill Bridge project (Resolution 87) (5‑0)
• Authorized DOT Sawkill Bridge right‑of‑way agreements (Resolution 88) (5‑0)
• Authorized purchase of hot‑mix asphalt for 2026 (Resolution 89) (5‑0)
• Approved award of snow‑clearing services to Vosburgh and Sons (5‑0)

(2) Planning Board

The Red Hook Planning Board will hold public hearings and consider several new applications. Items include a special use permit for a retention basin at 7 Thayer Lane, a solar array certificate for 5239 Route 9G, a new single‑family residence permit on Lasher Road, and a subdivision of parcel 890737 at 307 Spring Lake Road. The board will discuss these proposals and any related comments before adjourning.

• Shumen Special Use Permit hearing for retention basin at 7 Thayer Lane
• Dudley Certificate of Appropriateness for 12.32 kW roof‑mounted solar array at 5239 Route 9G
• Ackerman Special Use Permit for new 3‑bedroom residence with well and septic on Lasher Road
• Spring Lake Road Minor Subdivision of parcel 890737 into 6.66‑acre and 56.94‑acre lots at 307 Spring Lake Road
• Public hearing continuation for Shumen retention basin compliance

The board approved the minutes from the November 3 and November 10 meetings. It approved the Shumen Special Use Permit resolution, waived the design review for a rooftop solar array, and approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for that solar project. The board also set public hearings for the Ackerman residence application and the Spring Lake Road subdivision, both slated for December 15, 2025, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0-1)
• Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Shumen Special Use Permit resolution (unanimous)
• Waived design review and public hearing for Dudley solar project (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Dudley solar array (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Ackerman residence application on Dec 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Spring Lake Road subdivision on Dec 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Advisory Council

The Conservation Advisory Council will approve the October meeting minutes and then spend most of the session reviewing budget line items, signage purchases for the Repair Cafe and a solar array, and proposals for a town clothing recycling program. They will also provide updates on the Climate Smart Community effort, the Natural Resources Inventory consultant, and upcoming Repair Cafe events. No formal decisions are recorded beyond the minutes approval.

• Approve October meeting minutes (motion passed unanimously)
• Vistaprint Repair Cafe yard signs purchase: $75.59
• Solar array temporary signage: 2 coroplast signs costing $76
• Reimbursement request for Jonathan NWSACC: $135
• Clothing recycling program options: $140 per ton (up to $1,500) or $40 per usable ton

(2) Planning Board

The Red Hook Planning Board has sent signed consistency determinations and recommendations to the Town Board regarding proposed Local Laws A, B, and C for 2025. The documents were sent via email on November 12, 2025. The board also approved minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting.

• LWRP Consistency Determination for Local Law A
• LWRP Consistency Determination for Local Laws B & C
• Recommendations for Local Laws A, B, & C to Town Board
• Approved minutes from November 10, 2025 meeting

(1) Town Board

The Town Board adopted Resolution 79, authorizing $400,000 from the Water District’s SW Reserve Fund for a water storage tank rehabilitation project. It also adopted Resolution 80, awarding a composting services contract to Laughing Fox Farm LLC, and Resolution 81, authorizing the execution of an intermunicipal agreement with Dutchess County on planning referrals. The Board accepted the Supervisor’s and Town Clerk’s October reports and closed the public hearing on the 2026 Preliminary Budget.

• Authorized $400,000 from Water District SW Reserve Fund for tank rehab (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Awarded composting services contract to Laughing Fox Farm LLC, 8 bins at $643/month (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Authorized execution of intermunicipal agreement with Dutchess County on planning referrals (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Accepted Supervisor’s Report for Oct 2025 (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted Town Clerk’s Report for Oct 2025 (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Closed public hearing on 2026 Preliminary Budget (4 ayes, 0 nays)

(2) Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several land-use applications, including a museum master plan and residential renovations. The board will also discuss a lead agency request for the Winnakee Camp Rising Sun CPF Project.

• Special Use Permit for Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum Master Plan at 9 Norton Road
• Special Use Permit for basement apartment conversion at 60 Angel’s Crest Drive
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 14.08 kW solar array at 239 Kidd Lane
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a new deck at 1288 Annandale Rd
• Lead Agency Request for Winnakee Camp Rising Sun CPF Project

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the October meetings. It approved a Special Use Permit for a finished‑basement apartment at 60 Angel’s Crest Drive. The board waived a public hearing and authorized a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 14.08 kW roof‑mounted solar array at 239 Kidd Lane. It referred a deck replacement application at 1288 Annandale Rd to the Design Review Committee and accepted the Town of Red Hook as lead agency for the Winnakee Camp acquisition.

• Approved October 20 and October 27 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Malik Basement Apartment at 60 Angel’s Crest Drive (unanimous)
• Waived public hearing and approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 14.08 kW solar array at 239 Kidd Lane (unanimous)
• Authorized Sam Phelan to sign the solar Certificate of Appropriateness (unanimous)
• Referred Chilton Deck application at 1288 Annandale Rd to Design Review Committee, set hearing for Dec 1 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted Town of Red Hook as Lead Agent for Winnakee Camp acquisition (unanimous)

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee is meeting to review town key facts and a comprehensive plan survey. The agenda consists of a series of document reviews.

• Review of Town of Red Hook Key Facts
• Review of Town of Red Hook Comprehensive Plan Survey
• Steering Committee session #6

The Steering Committee approved the minutes from the September 23 meeting. Four individuals—Zoe Evans, Krisín Larson, David Mimeles, and Courtney Zwart—were appointed to the Community Engagement Subcommittee. The committee also set the next meeting for November 25 to continue discussion of engagement activities and preliminary themes.

• Approved September 23 meeting minutes
• Appointed Zoe Evans, Krisín Larson, David Mimeles, and Courtney Zwart to the Community Engagement Subcommittee
• Scheduled next meeting for November 25, 7:30‑9:00 pm

(2) Planning Board

The Planning Board is holding a special meeting. The provided agenda contains only procedural items and the approval of minutes.

• Approval of minutes

(1) Town Board

The Town Board voted 5‑0 to move the tentative budget to a preliminary adoption. It also approved a public hearing for the 2026 preliminary budget on November 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The board agreed to provide $9,000 of funding when requested in 2026. Finally, the board closed the budget workshop by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted tentative budget as preliminary (5‑0)
• Set public hearing for 2026 preliminary budget on Nov 5 2025, 7:00 p.m. (5‑0)
• Agreed to provide $9,000 funding in 2026 when requested (unanimous)
• Closed the budget workshop (5‑0)

(2) Planning Board

The Red Hook Planning Board will hold a public hearing on an application to construct a new garage with a studio above and modify the existing house at 1078 River Road (parcel 411917) in the RD 5 and Historic Overlay Districts. The board will also consider an extension request for Shafer’s Hudson Valley, discuss topics for the October 27 special meeting, and review Local Law A and Local Law B&C. No decisions are recorded for these items at this meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness hearing for new garage and studio at 1078 River Road (parcel 411917)
• Extension request for Shafer’s Hudson Valley (expiry October 1, 2025)
• Planning Board topics for Oct 27, 2025 Special Meeting – Comprehensive Plan Kitchen Table discussion
• Review of Local Law A and Local Law B&C

The board approved the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting. It approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Robert Burke’s garage and studio at 1078 River Road. The board granted an extension of the Shafer project deadline to April 1 2026. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Sept 15 minutes (2-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 1078 River Road (4-0)
• Extended Shafer project deadline to April 1, 2026 (4-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (4-0)

(1) Town Board

The Red Hook Town Board meeting on October 14, 2025 will consider two addenda: an update to the Community Planning Plan (CPP) and a list for the Community Planning Framework (CPF). No specific decisions or votes are detailed in the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural, focusing on reviewing these documents.

• Review Community Planning Plan (CPP) update – Addendum: CPP-Update 10-14-2025
• Review Community Planning Framework (CPF) list – Addendum: CPF List 10-14-2025

The Board unanimously accepted the Supervisor’s and Town Clerk’s reports for September 2025. It approved Resolution No. 66, authorizing a $58,820 contract with Hudsonia Ltd. for a Natural Resources Inventory. It also approved Resolution No. 67, authorizing purchase of ice‑control abrasives from Red Wing Properties, Inc. at $12.00 per ton for 2026.

• Accepted Supervisor’s Report (5‑0 vote)
• Accepted Town Clerk’s Report (5‑0 vote)
• Authorized $58,820 Natural Resources Inventory contract with Hudsonia Ltd. (4‑0‑1 vote, one recusal)
• Authorized purchase of ice‑control abrasives from Red Wing Properties, Inc. at $12.00/ton for 2026 (5‑0 vote)

Conservation Advisory Council

The Council voted 7-1 to implement both drop-off and curbside recycling services through Helpsy. The body also discussed upcoming Repair Cafes and the selection process for a Natural Resources Inventory awardee.

• Approved Helpsy clothing recycling: drop-off bins paying town $140/ton and curbside service paying $40/usable ton
• Repair Cafe scheduled for 10/25/25
• Natural Resources Inventory: two top choices sent to Town Board for a 10/14 vote
• Annual budget listed as $1,296
• Proposed expenditures: $800 for a 'Townie' electric bike and a shed for an electric mower

(3) Zoning Board of Appeals

The Red Hook Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request to build a 16' x 24' garage at 1078 River Road. The applicant seeks to exceed the required 20-foot setback for accessory structures.

• Public Hearing: ZBA 25-04 (Robert Burke) at 1078 River Road
• Review of Planning Board Minutes
• Approval of July 9, 2025, ZBA Draft Meeting Minutes
• Comments from the Chair
• Submission deadline: November 4, 2025

The Red Hook Zoning Board of Appeals approved the variances requested in Application #25-04, allowing a 16’ × 24’ garage/studio with reduced setbacks and increased lot coverage at 1078 River Road. The Board also approved a $400 escrow deposit for the same application and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved August 13, 2025 draft minutes (3-0)
• Opened public hearing for ZBA 25-04 Burke (3-0)
• Closed public hearing for ZBA 25-04 Burke (3-0)
• Granted variances for ZBA 25-04 Burke (3-0)
• Approved $400 escrow deposit for ZBA 25-04 Burke (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

(2) Planning Board

The Red Hook Planning Board will conduct public hearings on several Certificate of Appropriateness applications, including a new church sign, a garage with studio, a small addition with solar panels, and a basement apartment conversion. The board will also consider an amended Certificate of Appropriateness for an overhang at Woods Road and a site‑plan change for agricultural education. A date will be set for a Comprehensive Plan discussion at a future meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for a new sign at 1114 River Road (Church of St. John the Evangelist)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a garage with studio at 1078 River Road (Burke Garage and Studio)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a 36 sq ft addition, siding, windows, and solar panels at 4877 Route 9G (Donna Agajanian)
• Special Use Permit for basement apartment conversion at 60 Angel’s Crest Drive (Hassan Malik)
• Amended Certificate of Appropriateness for a 6 ft × 19.5 ft overhang at 245 Woods Road (Eversleigh LLC)

The Red Hook Planning Board approved the minutes from the September meeting and granted Certificates of Appropriateness for a church sign, an addition with solar panels, and an overhang. It also approved a Type II Action Resolution for a basement‑apartment conversion and ruled a seasonal sauna project limited in scope, requiring no further review. The board continued the Burke Garage hearing to Oct 20 and set Oct 27 for a Comprehensive Plan discussion.

• Approved Sept 15 minutes (4‑0‑1 abstain)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Church of St. John sign (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Agajanian addition, siding, windows, solar panels (unanimous)
• Approved amended Certificate of Appropriateness for Neville Manning overhang (unanimous)
• Approved Type II Action Resolution for Malik basement‑apartment conversion (unanimous)
• Declared O Zone sauna project limited scope; no further review required (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Burke Garage application to Oct 20 (unanimous)
• Set Comprehensive Plan discussion meeting for Oct 27, 2025 (unanimous)

(1) Town Board

The Board adopted a motion to close the October 3 special meeting with unanimous approval (4 ayes, 0 nays). No other actions were decided.

• Closed the meeting (4-0)

(1) Town Board

The Board adopted Resolution 62, raising the minimum water rate to $57.33 and the per‑thousand‑gallon charge to $6.95, effective Oct 1 2025. It also approved an amended purchasing and procurement policy (Resolution 63) and voted to join the County Textile Recycling Program with a collection container at the Recycling Center and curbside pickup. All three actions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved water rates and charges for Water District No. 1 (4‑0)
• Approved amended Town of Red Hook Purchasing and Procurement Policy (4‑0)
• Joined County Textile Recycling Program, adding a recycling container and curbside pickup (4‑0)
• Opened public hearing on water rate modification (4‑0)
• Closed public hearing on water rate modification (4‑0)

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee is meeting to discuss planning initiatives. The agenda includes materials for a visioning workshop and a kitchen table conversation kit.

• Visioning workshop
• Kitchen table conversation kit

The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee formally approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting. No other actions were voted on; the committee discussed outreach updates and upcoming workshops. The next meeting is scheduled for October 28.

• Approved August 26 meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)

(2) Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings for a kitchen expansion and a basement apartment conversion. The board will also review applications for a church sign and home exterior improvements.

• Public hearing for kitchen renovation at 130 Station Hill Road
• Public hearing for basement apartment conversion at 60 Angel’s Crest Drive
• Discussion of a new sign for The Church of St. John the Evangelist at 1114 River Road
• Application for a 36sq ft addition and solar panels at 4877 Route 9G
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee booth for Hardscrabble Day

The Planning Board unanimously approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for Daniel Mendelsohn’s kitchen renovation at 130 Station Hill Road. The Church of St. John the Evangelist sign application and Donna Agajanian’s home addition were each referred to the Design Review Committee and a public hearing was scheduled for October 6, 2025. The board also continued the public hearings for the Mendelsohn and Malik applications to later dates and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes of Aug 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Mendelsohn kitchen renovation (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Mendelsohn Kitchen CO to later date (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Malik Basement Apartment to Oct 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Referred Church of St. John the Evangelist sign CO to Design Review Committee (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Church sign on Oct 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Referred Agajanian home addition CO to Design Review Committee (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Agajanian application on Oct 6, 2025 (unanimous)

Water Board

The Water Board discussed funding for infrastructure projects and the repayment of a tank rehabilitation loan. Members recommended a combination of a rate increase and an ad valorem tax for repayment. The board also reviewed proposals for well rehabilitation and communication services.

• Recommendation to repay tank rehab loan via rate increase and ad valorem tax
• Claverack Wells and Pumps proposal for $56,000.00 to rehabilitate Well #1 and Well #2
• Estimated cost of less than $30,000.00 for Communication RFP
• Discussion of insertion valve installation at Saw Kill Bridge
• Review of water rates ahead of September 24 Town Board Public Hearing

The Water Board approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were voted on; members only discussed several agenda items. The board adjourned the meeting at 8:30 PM.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Conservation Advisory Council

The Conservation Advisory Council approved minutes, discussed budget allocations for solar signage and e-waste, and planned community events including a Repair Cafe and a solar energy tour. The group also addressed composting logistics and the upcoming New York State Energy Plan public comment period.

• Approved August meeting minutes
• Budget: $203.99 for Road Cleanup supplies, $40 for e-waste supplies, $260 for Repair Cafe yard signs
• Solar array: 3.7 kW Town Hall roof mount, 1.73 MW Well field array completed in 2019
• Compost: 8 bins approved by Town Board through end of 2026
• Public comment period open for New York State Energy Plan through Oct. 6

(3) Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals considered an application for a lot line adjustment at 404 Lasher Rd. The board granted a variance to reduce the lot size to 1.138 acres, conditional upon Planning Board approval.

• Granted area variance for lot size at 404 Lasher Rd (ZBA 25-01)
• Approved $250.00 escrow deposit for Appeal 25-01
• Reclassified project as Unlisted under SEQR and issued a Negative Declaration

(1) Town Board

The board adopted the Supervisor’s and Town Clerk’s reports, approved a resolution authorizing a request for proposals for a Cookingham solar community‑solar consultant, and approved a $390,000 preservation fund application for the Camp Rising Sun property. It also approved a modified task order for a town‑wide speed‑limit study and increased the community compost service to eight bins per week.

• Adopted Supervisor’s Report (5‑0)
• Adopted Town Clerk’s Report (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 60 authorizing RFP for Cookingham solar CDG consultant (5‑0)
• Sent Camp Rising Sun CPF application (up to $390,000) to review committee (5‑0)
• Approved modified Task Order 10 for town‑wide speed‑limit study (5‑0)
• Increased community compost service to 8 bins per week (5‑0)

(1) Town Board

The Town Board voted 5-0 to authorize Supervisor Robert McKeon to sign a letter of commitment for the New York Pollinator Conservation Fund Grant Partnership. The motion was made by Councilmember Testa and seconded by Councilmember Solomon. No other formal actions were taken; other agenda items were discussed without a recorded decision.

• Authorized Supervisor McKeon to sign letter of commitment for Pollinator Conservation Fund grant (5-0)

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The committee is meeting to review the Community Engagement Plan and the Community Engagement Subcommittee. The agenda consists of these planning documents.

• Review of Community Engagement Plan
• Review of Community Engagement Subcommittee

The Steering Committee approved the minutes from the July 22 meeting. Member Agatha Bacelar resigned and the committee decided not to fill the vacancy immediately. Tricia Reed was approved as Chair of the Community Engagement Subcommittee. The committee discussed upcoming visioning workshops and other outreach activities.

• Approved July 22 meeting minutes
• Approved Tricia Reed as Chair of the Community Engagement Subcommittee
• Decided not to fill the vacant steering‑committee seat at this time

(2) Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a minor subdivision and a lot line adjustment. The board will also review several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness and a Special Use Permit for a basement apartment.

• Public hearing for 1-acre parcel subdivision at 32 Hewlett Road
• Public hearing for 0.75-acre lot line alteration at 404 and 396 Lasher Road
• Certificate of Appropriateness for new garage and studio at 1078 River Road
• Special Use Permit for basement apartment conversion at 60 Angel’s Crest Drive
• Certificate of Appropriateness for new sign at 1114 River Road

The Planning Board approved the Migliorelli lot line adjustment, moving 0.75 acres from parcel 841107 to 787007, and adopted the related SEQR and approval resolutions. The board also set public hearings for the Burke Garage and Studio project (Oct 6), the Malik basement apartment (Sept 15), the Church of St. John sign (Sept 15), and the Mendelsohn kitchen renovation (Sept 15). Additionally, the board approved the Mills Subdivision resolution and the minutes from the August 4 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Migliorelli lot line adjustment and related resolutions (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Burke Garage & Studio – Oct 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Mills Subdivision resolution (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Malik basement apartment – Sep 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Church of St. John sign – Sep 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Mendelsohn kitchen renovation – Sep 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Aug 4, 2025 (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Advisory Council

The Red Hook Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) met to discuss budget allocations, climate initiatives, and natural resource planning. Members reviewed remaining funds, planned events like a Repair Cafe, and discussed composting contracts. Climate Smart Community progress and a $63,820 Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) grant were also addressed.

• Remaining budget: $890 after $203.99 spent on road cleanup supplies
• Compost hauling contract under review with Laughing Fox Farm at $643/month for 2 bins
• $63,820 NRI grant approved with 10-person task team led by Bill Allen
• Repair Cafe scheduled for 10/25/25 with $260 allocated for new yard signs
• Household hazardous waste collection on 9/13 at Dutchess County Fairgrounds (6596 Route 9, Rhinebeck)

(3) Zoning Board of Appeals

The Red Hook Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review a variance application for a proposed 16’ x 24’ garage/studio at 1078 River Road in Barrytown. The structure’s proposed setbacks (8.5’ from side lot line and 12’ from the principal dwelling) do not meet the Town of Red Hook Zoning Law’s minimum requirements for accessory structures in the RD-5 district.

• ZBA 25-04: Robert Burke’s variance request for garage/studio at 1078 River Road
• Proposed structure: 19’ 3” height, 16’ x 24’ footprint
• Setback violations: 8.5’ (side lot) vs. 20’ required; 12’ (principal dwelling) vs. 13’ required
• Next ZBA meeting: September 10, 2025; application deadline: September 2, 2025

The board approved the July 9, 2025 ZBA minutes. It declared the action Type II under SEQRA, approved an additional $250 deposit to the escrow account, and scheduled a public hearing for the Burke application on October 8, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 9, 2025 ZBA minutes (3-0)
• Declared Action Type II under SEQRA for ZBA 25-04 Burke (3-0)
• Approved additional $250 deposit to ZBA 25-04 Burke escrow account (3-0)
• Set public hearing for ZBA 25-04 Burke on Oct 8, 2025 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

(1) Town Board

The Town Board accepted the Supervisor’s financial report and the Town Clerk’s activity report, each by a 4‑0 vote. It then adopted Resolution 54, authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise sealed‑bid requests for ice‑control abrasives, hot‑mix asphalt, and other highway materials (4‑1). Finally, the Board adopted Resolution 55, approving execution of a $250,000 New York State DEC water‑quality grant for road brine equipment (4‑1).

• Accepted Supervisor’s Report (4‑0)
• Accepted Town Clerk’s Report (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 54 to advertise bids for highway materials (4‑1)
• Adopted Resolution 55 to execute $250,000 water‑quality grant (4‑1)

(2) Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a porch and siding project and a minor subdivision. The board will also consider a lot line adjustment and discuss the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for siding and a covered front porch at 106 Old Post Road North
• Continued public hearing for a 1-acre minor subdivision at 32 Hewlett Road
• Lot line alteration to convey 0.75 acres between parcels at 404 and 396 Lasher Road
• Discussion regarding Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. It then approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Alexis Cooper’s siding and porch project at 106 Old Post Road North. The board continued the Mills Subdivision hearing to the August 18, 2025 meeting and scheduled a public hearing for Ken Migliorelli’s lot line adjustment on the same date. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (all members voted in favor)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Cooper siding project at 106 Old Post Road North (all members voted in favor)
• Continued Mills Subdivision hearing to August 18, 2025 (all members voted in favor)
• Set public hearing for Migliorelli lot line adjustment on August 18, 2025 (all members voted in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all members voted in favor)

(1) Town Board

The Red Hook Town Board adopted four resolutions authorizing grant applications and agreements: a $300,000 state parks grant for a bike‑pedestrian bridge, a $1,250,000 state development grant for sewer infrastructure, and a $63,820 DEC grant for a Natural Resources Inventory. The Board also approved issuing an RFP to hire a consultant for the inventory. All resolutions were adopted with four ayes and one member absent.

• Adopted Resolution No. 50 authorizing $300,000 OPRHP Recreational Trails grant application (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 51 authorizing $1,250,000 Empire State Development Regional Council Capital Funds grant application (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 52 approving execution of $63,820 NYS DEC grant agreement for Natural Resources Inventory (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 53 authorizing issuance of RFP for a Natural Resources Inventory consultant (4 ayes, 1 absent)

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The provided agenda contains no listed business items or discussion topics. The document consists of procedural boilerplate.

The committee received updates on the finalized community engagement plan and ongoing stakeholder interviews. Presentations covered town demographics, school enrollment, income, housing, agriculture, and Smart Growth principles. The next meeting will focus on reviewing the community engagement plan and subcommittee description. No votes or approvals were recorded.

(2) Planning Board

The Town of Red Hook Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two property applications. The board will review a request for a minor subdivision and a permit to remedy a zoning violation.

• Public hearing for Thomas and Melissa Mills to create a 1-acre parcel at 32 Hewlett Road
• Public hearing for Donald and Jade Shumen to restore a retention basin at 7 Thayer Lane

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting. It opened public hearings for the Mills Subdivision and the Shumen Special Use Permit, then voted to continue the Mills Subdivision hearing to August 4, 2025. The board also noted that engineered drawings are required before approving the Shumen permit and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes from July 7, 2025 (all members in favor)
• Opened public hearing for Mills Subdivision (all members in favor)
• Continued Mills Subdivision hearing to August 4, 2025 (all members in favor)
• Opened public hearing for Shumen Special Use Permit (all members in favor)
• Adjourned Shumen hearing to an unspecified date (all members in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting (all members in favor)

(1) Town Board

The Town Board voted 5‑0 to authorize Supervisor Robert McKeon to sign Part 1 of the Environmental Assessment Form for the proposed acquisition of the Boat Club parcels. The Board also adopted Resolution No. 47, concluding that the acquisition will not have a significant adverse environmental impact and that an Environmental Impact Statement is not required. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Authorized Supervisor McKeon to sign Part 1 Environmental Assessment Form (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 47 finding no significant adverse impact; no EIS required

(1) Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to review documents including an opposition to eminent domain from the RHBC and a change order proposal for St. Margarets.

• RHBC opposition to eminent domain
• St. Margarets change order 1 proposal

The Town Board accepted the Supervisor’s and Town Clerk’s reports and adopted Resolution 46 accepting four audit reports. It approved a $9,650 change order for an ADA‑compliant door at St. Margaret’s Home. The Board also authorized the town attorneys to file a legal challenge to the petition concerning the Cookingham East affordable‑housing sale.

• Accepted Supervisor’s Report (4‑0)
• Accepted Town Clerk’s Report (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 46 accepting audit reports (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Change Order #1 for ADA door, $9,650 (4‑0)
• Authorized attorneys to challenge affordable‑housing petition (4‑0)
• Entered Attorney/Client Session (4‑0)
• Exited Attorney/Client Session (4‑0)
• Closed the meeting (4‑0)

(3) Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request to adjust a lot line for a pre-existing, non-conforming lot. The board will consider whether to allow a lot size reduction to 1.138 acres, which is below the RD3 Zoning District minimum of three acres.

• Public hearing for ZBA 25-01: lot line adjustment at 404 Lasher Rd. to reduce lot size to 1.138 acres

The board reclassified the application as an Unlisted SEQR action and acted as Lead Agency. It adopted a Negative Declaration that the project has no significant environmental impact, approved a $250 escrow for the appeal, made the variance conditional on Planning Board approval of the lot line adjustment, and then granted the variance. All votes were unanimous among the four voting members, with one abstention on the minutes approval.

• Reclassified action as Unlisted under SEQR (3-0)
• Approved ZBA as Lead Agency for Uncoordinated SEQR Review (4-0)
• Adopted Negative Declaration for environmental impact (4-0)
• Approved $250 escrow deposit for Appeal 25-01 (4-0)
• Made requested variance conditional on Planning Board approval (4-0)
• Granted the requested variance (4-0)

(2) Planning Board

The Town of Red Hook Planning Board will discuss a minor subdivision and a zoning violation remedy. The board will also consider a new application for a certificate of appropriateness regarding home exterior changes.

• Application to create a 1-acre parcel at 32 Hewlett Road (Mills Subdivision)
• Application to restore a retention basin at 7 Thayer Lane (Shumen Special Use Permit)
• Application for board and batten siding and a new covered front porch at 106 Old Post Road North

The Planning Board approved the Resolution authorizing filing of a Negative Declaration for the Mills Subdivision. It scheduled public hearings for the Mills Subdivision and the Shumen Special Use Permit on July 21, 2025, and for the Cooper siding and porch project on August 4, 2025. The board also approved the minutes from the June meetings.

• Approved Resolution authorizing filing of Negative Declaration for Mills Subdivision (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Mills Subdivision on July 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Shumen Special Use Permit on July 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Cooper siding and porch project on August 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 2, 10, and 16, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

(1) Town Board

The board adopted the Supervisor’s and Town Clerk’s reports, approved a mass‑gathering permit for the Red Hook Sea Raiders swim meet, and authorized a $1,816,320 contract for the Cookingham Community Solar Project. It also approved engineering services for a new trail, appointed members to the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Greenway and Trails Committee, and rescheduled the July 8 Town Board meeting to July 15.

• Supervisor’s Report accepted (5‑0)
• Town Clerk’s Report accepted (5‑0)
• Resolution approving Red Hook Sea Raiders mass gathering adopted (5‑0)
• Engineering services contract for trail pre‑construction approved (5‑0)
• Cookingham Community Solar Project award approved – $1,816,320 contract (5‑0)
• Appointment of Ross Gould to Zoning Board of Appeals (5‑0)
• Appointment of Betsy Brauer to Greenway and Trails Committee (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Reschedule July 8 Town Board meeting to July 15 (5‑0)

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The committee heard a presentation from Partners for Progress on a proposed community‑engagement plan for the comprehensive plan process. Members discussed the suggested tools, a preliminary interviewee list, and the idea of a community‑engagement subcommittee. They were invited to submit feedback, and the consultants will continue developing the plan and compiling existing‑conditions data. The next meeting in July will focus on that data and a Smart Growth activity.

(2) Planning Board

The Town of Red Hook Planning Board will hold public hearings for three separate property applications. The board will review requests for fence installations, a new garage with a studio, and the expansion of a solar array.

• Public hearing for iron picket and chain link fence installation at 30 Old Post Road N
• Public hearing for a new garage with a studio and storage building relocation at 987 River Road
• Public hearing for a solar array size increase at 48 Willimas Road

The board approved the Avella Certificate of Appropriateness for a Victorian iron fence at 30 Old Post Road N. It also approved the Shapiro Certificate of Appropriateness for a new garage and relocated storage building at 987 River Road. Finally, the board approved both the Type 2 SEQR Resolution and the Approval Resolution for Lawrence Robbins' solar array expansion on 48 Willimas Road. All motions were adopted with all members voting in favor.

• Approved Avella Certificate of Appropriateness for fence (all members voted in favor)
• Approved Shapiro Certificate of Appropriateness for garage and storage building (all members voted in favor)
• Approved Type 2 SEQR Resolution for Robbins solar project (all members voted in favor)
• Approved Approval Resolution for Robbins solar project (all members voted in favor)

Conservation Advisory Council

The council reviewed progress on climate initiatives and the availability of $22 million in Climate Smart Communities grants. Members discussed the management of a new grant van and the start of a two-year environmental consultancy process.

• RFP awarded to an environmental consultant for $63,820
• Discussion of $22 million in available Climate Smart Communities grants
• Household hazardous waste event scheduled for September 13th at Dutchess County Fairgrounds
• Repair Cafe event scheduled for October 25th
• Budget items including $260 for Vistaprint Repair Cafe and $106 for Ewaste day

(3) Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review three applications for variances from town zoning laws. These include requests for lot line adjustments, structure setbacks, and building on undersized lots.

• ZBA 25-01: Lot line adjustment at 404 Lasher Rd. to reduce lot size to 1.138 acres
• ZBA 25-03: Demolition and construction of a 26’ x 32’ accessory structure at 987 River Road
• ZBA 25-02: Construction of a single-family dwelling at 489 Route 199 with reduced setbacks

The board approved the May 14, 2025 draft ZBA minutes. It declared the lot line adjustment application (ZBA 25-01) a Type I SEQRA action and scheduled a public hearing for July 9, 2025. The board unanimously granted the requested variances for the accessory structure proposed by Jonathan Shapiro at 987 River Road (ZBA 25-03). It also classified the single‑family dwelling application (ZBA 25-02) as a Type I SEQRA action and opened its public hearing.

• Approved May 14, 2025 draft ZBA minutes (unanimous)
• Declared ZBA 25-01 lot line adjustment a Type I SEQRA action (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for ZBA 25-01 on July 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted all variances requested for ZBA 25-03 accessory structure at 987 River Road (unanimous)
• Classified ZBA 25-02 single‑family dwelling and area variances as Type I SEQRA action (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for ZBA 25-02 (unanimous)

(2) Planning Board

The Planning Board is holding a special meeting. The agenda includes a consistency determination regarding the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP).

• LWRP consistency determination

(1) Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to review the Cookingham Master Plan and Environmental Assessment Forms related to an affordable housing sale. The provided agenda consists primarily of document links and references.

• Cookingham Master Plan
• Environmental Assessment Forms for affordable housing sale

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution 40, reaffirming a SEQRA determination that the conveyance of Parcel 4 will not have a significant environmental impact. It also unanimously adopted Resolution 41, approving the sale of Parcel 4 to RUPCO, Inc. for $400,000 to develop affordable rental and single‑family housing. A motion to hold a special Town Board meeting on June 17, 2025, was approved, and the meeting was then formally closed.

• Adopted Resolution 40 reaffirming SEQRA determination of nonsignificance (5‑0)
• Approved sale of Parcel 4 to RUPCO, Inc. for $400,000 for affordable housing (5‑0)
• Authorized Supervisor to execute purchase contract and deed for the sale (5‑0)
• Scheduled a special Town Board meeting for June 17, 2025 at 7:30 pm (5‑0)
• Closed the meeting (5‑0)

Water Board

The Water Board reviewed recent leaks in the plastic pipe serving three houses on Linden Avenue. Members discussed updating the list of capital requirements and the status of a communications RFP.

• Discussion of leaks in 2” plastic pipe serving three houses on the west side of Linden Avenue
• Review of Capital Requirements spreadsheet for submission to the Town Supervisor
• Review of the Annual Water Quality Report
• Status of communications RFP draft expected by 6/13 from Tighe & Bond
• Replacement of two resigned meter readers

The board approved the minutes from the April 2 meeting after a motion and second. The board then adjourned the June 4 meeting following a motion and second. Other topics such as leaks, capital requirements, water quality report, RFP status, LSLI, and meter reader staffing were discussed but no formal actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of April 2 meeting (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

(2) Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a privacy fence and review applications for a roof and porch replacement and a solar array expansion. The board will also continue discussions regarding the acquisition of a 2.37-acre waterfront site.

• Public hearing for a 100 ft long, 6 ft high privacy fence at 1077 River Road
• Application for roof and front porch replacement at 30 Old Post Road
• Application to increase existing solar array size at 48 Willimas Road
• Consistency Determination for acquisition of 2.37 Acre Waterfront Site

The board unanimously approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for Jack Avella’s roof and porch project and for Alex Waxman’s privacy fence. A public hearing for Lawrence Robbins’s solar array expansion was scheduled for June 16, 2025. The board also voted to hold a special meeting on June 10, 2025, to continue discussion of the waterfront site acquisition.

• Approved Jack Avella Certificate of Appropriateness (unanimous vote)
• Approved Alex Waxman Certificate of Appropriateness for privacy fence (unanimous vote)
• Closed Waxman public hearing (unanimous vote)
• Scheduled public hearing for Robbins solar site plan on June 16, 2025
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Set special Planning Board meeting for June 10, 2025 at 4:30 pm (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

(1) Town Board

The Red Hook Town Board adopted five resolutions. It authorized a volunteer‑built utility shed at the recreation park, approved a $205,065 asphalt paving contract (plus $7,100 for tack coat) for three town roads, increased highway improvement funding for several roads, directed the supervisor to answer eminent‑domain questions for the Planning Board, and approved a $88,079 purchase order for an electric van pilot project.

• Adopted Resolution 36 authorizing volunteer construction of a 16 × 24 utility shed; town will fund remaining costs from the General A Fund
• Adopted Resolution 37 amending highway agreement: increase Woods, Adams and Jefferson Road funding to $220,000 and Grandmour and Seymour Drive funding to $120,000
• Adopted Resolution 38 authorizing contract award to A. Colarusso & Son, Inc. for asphalt paving ($205,065) and tack coat ($7,100) for the 2025 Paving Project
• Adopted motion (5‑0) directing the supervisor to work with consultants and provide written answers to the Planning Board on eminent‑domain questions by Friday
• Adopted Resolution 39 authorizing purchase order for an electric van from Fenton Mobility Products at a total price of $88,079

(2) Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings for a wave pool at 55 Old Post Road North and an agricultural education program at 150 Pitcher Lane. The board will also review a proposal for a garage and cottage at 230 Rokeby Road.

• Public hearing: Wave pool and fence at 55 Old Post Road North
• Public hearing: Agricultural education program at 150 Pitcher Lane
• Special Use Permit: 1,408 sq ft garage/cottage and home occupation at 230 Rokeby Road
• Discussion: NY Dept. of State comments on River Road bridge replacement

The Planning Board approved the April 21 minutes and waived a public hearing for Jack Avella’s roof and porch project, referring it to the Design Review Committee. It scheduled public hearings for the Shapiro garage application and the Avella fence application on June 16, 2025, and deferred the Waxman privacy‑fence hearing to the next meeting. The board also voted to request additional information on numerous LWRP policies and to conduct a site visit with the Red Hook Boat Club before making a consistency determination on the waterfront acquisition.

• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Waived public hearing for Jack Avella roof/porch; referred to Design Review Committee (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Shapiro garage application on June 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Jack Avella fence application on June 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Deferred Waxman privacy‑fence public hearing to next meeting (unanimous)
• Continued Waxman public hearing to next meeting (unanimous)
• Requested additional information on LWRP policies 5,7,7a,14,18,20a,23,24a,24b,25a,34,38,42 (unanimous)
• Requested a site visit with the Red Hook Boat Club (unanimous)

(1) Town Board

The Town Board is holding a public hearing on the proposed acquisition of property for the Red Hook Waterfront Park Project through eminent domain. The hearing includes a presentation and extensive public correspondence, including comments from the Red Hook Boat Club and individuals.

• Public hearing under Eminent Domain Procedure Law for proposed RH Waterfront Park Project
• Presentation by FINK dated 5.16.25
• Public correspondence from April 10 to May 21, including a petition from Red Hook Boat Club and comments by Richie Ross
• Comments of RH Boat Club on proposed eminent domain taking (multiple parts)

The Red Hook Town Board adopted a motion to close the public hearing on the proposed eminent‑domain acquisition for the waterfront park project. The motion was approved unanimously, 5‑0. No substantive decision on the acquisition was made, and written comments are accepted until May 21, 2025.

• Closed public hearing on eminent‑domain acquisition (5‑0)

(3) Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear two applications for area variances. Michael Lueck seeks to build a house on an undersized lot with reduced front yard and parking setbacks in the Scenic Corridor Overlay. Jonathan Shapiro requests approval to demolish a non-conforming structure and construct an accessory building closer than allowed to property lines. The board may vote on these requests after public comment.

• ZBA 25-02: Lueck requests front yard setback of 48' (required 60' plus doubling in Scenic Corridor) and parking setback of 23' (required 35') at 489 Route 199
• ZBA 25-03: Shapiro seeks to demolish non-conforming structure and build 26'x32' accessory structure 4.5' from side lot line (required 20') and 12.5' from principal building (required 16.5') at 987 River Road
• Approval of January 8, 2025 ZBA draft meeting minutes
• Review of Planning Board minutes

The board approved the draft minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting. It set a public hearing for the Lueck application (ZBA 25-02) on June 11, 2025, and also set a public hearing for the Shapiro application (ZBA 25-03) on the same date. The board declared the Shapiro application an Action Type II under SEQRA. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved January 8, 2025 draft ZBA minutes (unanimous vote)
• Set public hearing for ZBA 25-02 (Lueck) for June 11, 2025 (vote in favor: Carney, Klose, Jahn, Karakassis)
• Declared Action Type II under SEQRA for ZBA 25-03 (Shapiro) (vote in favor: Carney, Klose, Jahn, Karakassis)
• Set public hearing for ZBA 25-03 (Shapiro) for June 11, 2025 (vote in favor: Carney, Klose, Jahn, Karakassis)
• Adjourned the meeting (vote in favor: Karakassis, Jahn, Klose, Carney)

(1) Town Board

The Board voted to close the public hearing on the proposed eminent domain acquisition of Red Hook Boat Club properties for a waterfront park. The motion was made by Supervisor McKeon, seconded by Councilmember Kane, and adopted unanimously (5-0). No other actions or decisions were recorded.

• Closed public hearing on eminent domain proposal (5-0)

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The steering committee heard a presentation on the comprehensive planning process and discussed the project timeline. Members agreed to select a standing meeting date based on availability and to hold monthly meetings. The next meeting will focus on a draft community‑engagement plan, and consultants and the chair will circulate background documents beforehand. No substantive approvals or denials were made.

(2) Planning Board

The May 5, 2025 Planning Board meeting has been cancelled because there were no agenda items to address. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled; no items to discuss

(1) Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on the Red Hook Boat Club and consider a resolution designating the lead agency for the Waterfront Park Project. Supporting documents include an environmental assessment form and parcel map.

• Public hearing on the Red Hook Boat Club
• Resolution to designate lead agency for Waterfront Park Project
• Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) for Red Hook Boat Club
• Addendum: Red Hook Boat Club parcel map

The Board appointed Trish Dantzic to the Assessment Review Board for a term ending September 30, 2027, with a 5‑0 vote. It also adopted Resolution No. 31, declaring the Town Board the lead agency for the proposed Red Hook Waterfront Park project, by a 5‑0 vote. Additionally, the Board approved a motion directing the Town Planner to prepare a Draft Part 2 Environmental Assessment Form, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Appointed Trish Dantzic to Assessment Review Board (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 31 establishing Town Board as lead agency for waterfront park (5‑0)
• Approved motion for Town Planner to prepare Draft Part 2 Environmental Assessment Form (5‑0)

(1) Town Board

The Board adopted the Supervisor’s and Town Clerk’s reports unanimously. It approved a contract award to Van Etten Contracting, LLC for St. Margaret’s Accessibility Improvements at a total price of $217,700. The Comprehensive Plan Committee was renamed and 11 members were appointed, and Julia Solomon was named chair. A special Board meeting for April 28, 2025 was also approved.

• Accepted Supervisor’s Report (4‑0)
• Accepted Town Clerk’s Report (4‑0)
• Authorized $217,700 St. Margaret’s Accessibility Improvements contract (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Renamed Comprehensive Plan Committee to Steering Committee; appointed 11 members (3‑0‑1)
• Appointed Julia Solomon as Chair of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee (3‑0‑1)
• Approved special Town Board meeting for April 28, 2025

(2) Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on an amended site plan for drainage improvements at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health on 40 Devereux Way. New business includes a violation remedy application for a retention basin at 7 Thayer Lane and a certificate of appropriateness for a privacy fence at 1077 River Road. The board will also review minutes and correspondence.

• Public hearing: Devereux drainage improvements on parcel 244300 (40 Devereux Way, Institutional District)
• New business: Shumen special use permit violation remedy for retention basin at 7 Thayer Lane (parcel 160421)
• New business: Waxman certificate of appropriateness for 100-ft long, 6-ft high privacy fence at 1077 River Road (parcel 388906, Historic Landmark Overlay and Barrytown Districts)
• Routine: review and acceptance of March 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for May 5, 2025 (applications due by April 25 and 28)

The Planning Board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 3 meeting. It opened, closed and accepted the resolution for the Devereux drainage improvements on 40 Devereux Way. The board asked the Shumen applicant to submit revised calculations and easement documentation, and it set a public hearing for the Waxman privacy fence on May 17, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of March 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for Devereux Drainage Improvements (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Devereux Drainage Improvements (unanimous)
• Accepted resolution for Devereux Drainage Improvements (unanimous)
• Requested Shumen applicant submit updated calculations and easement documents (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Waxman privacy fence on May 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Advisory Council

The Conservation Advisory Council reviews Dutchess County's new aquifer law (effective Jan 2026) and discusses spring events including Repair Cafe, Arbor Day, and Tour de Red Hook. They also recap the April 5 e-waste event (27 pallets collected) and consider a Trees for Tribs planting along Saw Kill. Climate Smart Community updates and other environmental initiatives are reviewed.

• Dutchess County aquifer law discussed: applies to new construction, sets distances from wells and wetlands
• E-waste event on April 5 collected 27 pallets, 4 boxes of batteries, and other items
• Spring events planned: Repair Cafe (Apr 26), Arbor Day (Apr 26), Tour de Red Hook (May 4)
• Trees for Tribs grant: draft letter to 15 Saw Kill property owners for free tree/shrub planting
• Climate Smart Community updated requirements reviewed; GreenNY purchasing community considered

(3) Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for April 9, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

(2) Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for April 7, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Water Board

The Water Board reviewed the lead service line inventory status, with 137 unknown customer-side lines and plans for a statistical projection. They discussed rehabilitating vs. replacing the storage tank, leaning toward rehabilitation for shorter-term needs. The board decided to proceed with an RFP for tank-to-pump communication and noted that VFDs need resizing. They also considered providing emergency water supply for Bard College after pump upgrades.

• Lead service line inventory: 137 unknown customer-side lines; Dan Valentine to contact subcontractor for statistical projection
• Storage tank: rehabilitation favored over replacement for current infrastructure needs
• RFP to be issued for a tank-to-pump communication system
• VFDs found undersized for current pumps, limiting operation
• Board to project capital requirements for infrastructure replacement for Supervisor McKeon

The Red Hook Water Board approved the minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting. The board then adjourned the April 2, 2025 meeting. No substantive policy or project decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of February 5, 2025 meeting
• Adjourned the April 2, 2025 meeting

(1) Town Board

The Board unanimously adopted a resolution supporting the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway designation and prohibiting new off‑premise outdoor advertising along the route. The Board also unanimously approved a performance bond reduction for the Tradition at Red Hook subdivision sections 1 through 7 and the conversion of the Section 6 water and wastewater bond to a one‑year maintenance bond.

• Adopted Harriet Tubman Scenic Byway resolution (5‑0)
• Adopted performance bond reduction and maintenance bond conversion resolution (5‑0)

(2) Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue discussions on two site applications and consider an extension request. These items involve drainage improvements and a residential land subdivision.

• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: amended site plan for drainage improvements at 40 Devereux Way
• Thomas and Melissa Mills: application to create a 1-acre parcel at 32 Hewlett Road
• Shafer Hudson Valley: extension request for application expiring April 1, 2025

The Red Hook Planning Board voted to set a public hearing for April 21, 2025, on the Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health drainage improvements site plan. The board also extended the expiration date for Shafer Hudson Valley to October 1, 2025, and continued discussions on the Mills subdivision, requesting Department of Health approval before final plat submission.

• Set public hearing for Devereux drainage improvements on April 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Extended Shafer Hudson Valley expiration date to October 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued Mills subdivision discussion, pending DOH approval

Conservation Advisory Council

The Red Hook Conservation Advisory Council is meeting to discuss spring 2025 events (E-Waste Day, Repair Cafe, Clean Up Day, Tour de Red Hook), a reforestation grant for three locations, and creation of Municipal Quick Guide to Flooding & Erosion binders. They will also review website updates, marketing, educational resources (including the Dutchess County CAC & EMC Roundtable on March 26), and ongoing water testing and pollinator meadow projects. No votes on legislation are noted; the agenda is a working document.

• E-Waste Day: Saturday April 5, 8–1 pm at Highway Parking Lot
• Repair Cafe: Saturday April 26, 10–1 pm at Community Center
• Reforestation grant discussions underway with John Kuhn for three locations
• Municipal Quick Guide to Flooding & Erosion binders for Building, Zoning, Planning, Engineer, CAC, Water Board
• Dutchess County Annual CAC & EMC Roundtable on March 26 features presentation on new Aquifer Law

(3) Zoning Board of Appeals

The Town of Red Hook Zoning Board of Appeals has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting on March 12, 2025 because no agenda items were submitted. The next meeting is set for April 9, 2025, with an application deadline of noon on April 1, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

(1) Town Board

The Red Hook Town Board approved a resolution to solicit bids for the St. Margaret's Accessibility Improvements project, with bids due by April 17, 2025, and funding partly from a $100,000 CDBG grant. The board also approved selling the 1994 Woodchuck woodchipper to the Village of Tivoli for $3,000, and jointly appointed Leslie Hill and Patricia Wind as Dog Control Officers with the Town of Rhinebeck. The board discussed but did not decide on extending the community energy contract or supporting the Harriet Tubman Scenic Byway.

• Approved solicitation of bids for St. Margaret's Accessibility Improvements, with bids due April 17, 2025.
• Approved sale of 1994 Woodchuck woodchipper to Village of Tivoli for $3,000.
• Approved joint appointment of Leslie Hill as Dog Control Officer and Patricia Wind as Deputy Dog Control Officer with Town of Rhinebeck.
• Accepted the Supervisor's Report for February 2025, showing a balance of $11,686,634.61.
• Accepted the Town Clerk's Report for February 2025, including $512,063.71 in approved abstracts.
• Discussed but did not decide on extending the Joule Community Power renewable energy contract expiring March 21, 2025.
• Discussed but did not decide on supporting the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Scenic Byway designation.

(2) Planning Board

The Town of Red Hook Planning Board will hold a public hearing and discuss an amended site plan for drainage improvements at 40 Devereux Way, parcel 244300, in the Institutional District, submitted by Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and announcements.

• Devereux Drainage Improvements – Amended Site Plan for parcel 244300 at 40 Devereux Way, Institutional District

The Red Hook Planning Board approved an amended site plan for drainage improvements at 40 Devereux Way, submitted by Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health. The project involves replacing undersized catch basins and repairing swales, with no changes to runoff discharge locations. The board also approved a Type 2 SEQR resolution for the project.

• Approved minutes from February 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Devereux drainage improvements amended site plan (unanimous)
• Approved Type 2 SEQR resolution for Devereux project (unanimous)

(1) Town Board

The Red Hook Town Board approved a $99,900 contract with Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress for the Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan update, established an 11-member ad hoc Comprehensive Plan Committee, and authorized the online auction of surplus highway equipment. The board also approved the application form for mass gathering permits and entered executive sessions to discuss litigation, later authorizing the engagement of Keane & Beane in the Red Hook Boat Club case.

• Approved $99,900 contract with Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress for comprehensive plan update (5-0)
• Established ad hoc Comprehensive Plan Committee with 11 members (5-0)
• Authorized online auction sale of surplus highway equipment (5-0)
• Approved application form for large assembly (mass gathering) permits (5-0)
• Authorized engagement of Keane & Beane for Red Hook Boat Club litigation (5-0)

Conservation Advisory Council

The Red Hook Conservation Advisory Council voted to approve the January meeting minutes. Members discussed planning for spring events including E-Waste Day (April 5), Arbor Day, Repair Cafe (April 26), and Clean Up Day. The council reviewed budget expenditures for signs ($262.75 total) and considered upcoming grant deadlines for a conservation overlay zone (March 3) and Trees for Tribs planting (March 1).

• Approved January meeting minutes.
• Spent $88.48 on A-frame signs and $174.27 on yard signs for Repair Cafe.
• E-Waste Day scheduled April 5, 8-1 at Highway Parking Lot.
• Repair Cafe set for April 26, 10-1 at Community Center.
• Deadline March 1 for free tree/shrub planting via Hudson River Estuary Trees for Tribs; March 3 for technical assistance to create a conservation overlay zone.

(1) Town Board

The agenda for the February 11, 2025 Town Board meeting includes two attached documents: one regarding St. Margaret's Parking and an addendum containing a public comment from Linda Keeling about the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). No specific resolutions or votes are listed in the provided agenda text.

• St. Margaret's Parking document
• Addendum: 2025 CDBG Public Comment from Linda Keeling

The Red Hook Town Board adopted Local Law 1 of 2025, a comprehensive update to the Town Zoning Law, with a 3-0 vote (two members absent). The law removes marinas as a permitted use in the waterfront revitalization area, regulates cannabis retail dispensaries by special permit, amends short-term rental definitions, and modifies provisions on wetlands, public parks, and nonconforming uses. The board also approved submitting a $200,000 Community Development Block Grant application for a sidewalk project, approved the 2025 Police Services Agreement with the Village of Red Hook, and authorized Joule Assets Inc. to conduct a request for proposals for the Community Choice Aggregation energy program.

• Adopted Local Law 1 of 2025 updating and amending the Town Zoning Law (3-0)
• Approved submission of $200,000 Community Development Block Grant application for sidewalk from Rt. 9 to Hannaford Drive (3-0)
• Adopted negative declaration under SEQRA for zoning law amendments (3-0)
• Approved 2025 Police Services Agreement with Village of Red Hook (3-0)
• Authorized Joule Assets Inc. to conduct RFP for Community Choice Aggregation energy program (3-0)
• Authorized Supervisor to sign Central Hudson interconnection contract for Cookingham Community Solar Project (3-0)
• Accepted road name 'Ralph Ellison Walk' for private road at Bard College (3-0)
• Authorized agreement with Fiscal Advisors and Marketing, Inc. as municipal financial advisor (3-0)

Water Board

The Water Board discussed the need to replace or rehabilitate the water tank, which is critical for maintaining pressure, especially for Bard College. They also reviewed the Lead Service Line Inventory, noting 137 unknown customer-side connections. The board accepted a single response to the RFP for a system operator and noted that Chairman Hank Van Parys will stay until a replacement is found.

• Lead Service Line Inventory: 137 customer-side connections still unknown; statistical projection requested from Tighe & Bond
• Recent low water pressure on Colonial Drive due to dialed-down pump volumes; tank-to-pump communication proposed as solution
• Tank rehab vs replacement: rehab would take tank out of service, unable to back up Bard College with pneumatic tank; question of how long current tank can last
• Town/Bard water service agreement: preliminary draft from 2010 needs Town Board approval and financial commitment negotiation
• RFP for system operator: one response from C3ND accepted

The Red Hook Water Board approved the minutes from December 4, 2024, and accepted the sole proposal from C3ND for the system operator RFP. They discussed the lead service line inventory, tank rehabilitation vs. replacement, and a draft Town/Bard water agreement, but no formal votes were taken on these topics. Chairman Hank Van Parys stated he will remain until a replacement is found.

• Approved minutes of December 4, 2024 meeting
• Accepted C3ND proposal for system operator RFP

(2) Planning Board

The Red Hook Planning Board will hold a public hearing to continue discussion of a site plan for a new mixed-use building on Old Farm Road. New business includes a presentation on a minor subdivision at 32 Hewlett Road. The board will also discuss a proposed local law D-3 of 2024.

• Continued public hearing on mixed-use building by Red Hook Land Corp on Old Farm Road at Route 9 (parcel 244274) in TND-CC district
• Presentation of Mills Subdivision – minor subdivision to create a 1-acre parcel at 32 Hewlett Road (parcel 858614) in RD1 district
• Discussion of Local Law D-3 (Proposed) of 2024

The Red Hook Planning Board approved resolutions establishing itself as lead agency for the Red Hook Land Corp mixed-use building project and the Mills subdivision. It also found that Local Law D3's waterfront development sections are consistent with the LWRP. No final site plan or subdivision approvals were granted; discussions are ongoing.

• Approved minutes from December 16, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to be lead agency for Red Hook Land Corp mixed-use building (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to be lead agency for Mills subdivision (unanimous)
• Found Local Law D3 waterfront sections consistent with LWRP (unanimous)

(1) Town Board

The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate. The meeting packet includes an addendum regarding a Freshwater Wetlands Transition Period.

• Freshwater Wetlands Transition Period addendum

The Red Hook Town Board opened and closed a public hearing on proposed Local Law D-3 of 2024, which would amend zoning laws, but took no action, scheduling a decision for February 11, 2025. The board also set a public hearing for February 11 on a Community Development Block Grant application for a sidewalk project. Numerous committee appointments were approved unanimously. Discussions on police services and community choice aggregation were tabled to the next meeting.

• Opened and closed public hearing on Local Law D-3 (zoning amendment) (5-0)
• Scheduled action on Local Law D-3 for Feb. 11, 2025
• Set public hearing for Feb. 11, 2025 on Community Development Block Grant application (5-0)
• Reappointed Mary Ann Johnson as Chair of Agriculture and Open Space Advisory (5-0)
• Reappointed R. Pete Hubbell as Chair of Assessment Review Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Paula Schoonmaker as Chair of Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan Committee (5-0)
• Reappointed Sam Phelan as Chair of Planning Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Kate Karakassis as Chair of Zoning Board of Appeals (5-0)

(1) Town Board

The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and document references. There are no specific actions, decisions, or discussion items listed in the text.

The Red Hook Town Board approved two resolutions: one authorizing an application for additional federal and state funding for the Saw Kill Road Bridge replacement project, including a $140,000 local match, and another authorizing submission of a NYS DOS Local Government Efficiency Grant application for up to $500,000 for municipal sewer infrastructure. The board also voted to continue the existing MVP Silver 8 employee healthcare plan for the next plan year.

• Approved Resolution No. 8 authorizing application for additional funding for Saw Kill Road Bridge replacement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 9 authorizing submission of NYS DOS Local Government Efficiency Grant application for up to $500,000 for sewer infrastructure (5-0)
• Adopted motion to continue MVP Silver 8 employee healthcare plan for March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026 (5-0)

Tree Preservation Commission

The commission discussed tree removals and upcoming plantings at Pitcher Lane and Rec Park West. Members planned an Arbor Day celebration for April 26, 2025, and discussed installing bluebird houses at the Cookingham West walking trail.

• Approved 2025 budget of $8,000
• Planned order of approximately 12 trees for Pitcher Lane and Rec Park West
• Removal of three declining maple trees at Pitcher Lane
• Planned installation of 4 bluebird houses at Cookingham West walking trail
• Arbor Day celebration scheduled for April 26, 2025, at town hall

The Tree Preservation Commission approved the minutes from November 19, 2024, with minor corrections, and discussed plans for spring tree planting and Arbor Day. No formal votes were taken on new business; the commission discussed a spring tree order, Arbor Day celebration, and replacement tree for Pitcher Lane. The 2025 budget of $8,000 was previously approved.

• Approved minutes of 11/19/24 with corrections (all agreed)
• Discussed spring tree order for Pitcher Lane and Rec Park West (no vote)
• Planned Arbor Day celebration for April 26, 2025 at town hall (no vote)
• Discussed replacement tree for Pitcher Lane Keeling Maple (no vote)

(1) Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to discuss a draft Water District Report and two proposed local laws: D-2 (which has drawn public objections) and LL-1. The agenda consists of documents only; no specific resolutions or votes are listed for action.

• Draft Water District Report for Town of Red Hook
• Public comment letter objecting to proposed Local Law D-2 of 2024
• Letter regarding proposed Local Law LL-1
• Town Board meeting packet (background documents)

The Red Hook Town Board held its annual reorganization, setting 2025 meeting dates, salaries, and policies. It approved highway expenditures totaling up to $350,000 for road improvements and authorized payments for the Cookingham West solar project, including up to $48,129 to Central Hudson. The board also extended the public hearing on the proposed zoning law update to January 29, 2025.

• Adopted annual reorganization resolution setting 2025 salaries, meeting dates, and policies (5-0)
• Approved 2025 highway expenditures up to $350,000 for roads including Woods, Adams, Jefferson, Grandmour, and Seymour (5-0)
• Authorized sale of Town's share of 2006 chipper to Town of Milan (5-0)
• Scheduled continued public hearing on zoning law update for Jan 29, 2025 (5-0)
• Authorized up to $48,129 payment to Central Hudson for solar project grid upgrade (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 task order for Tighe and Bond engineering on Cookingham West Solar Project (5-0)
• Authorized rider to PANDA intermunicipal agreement for public access services (5-0)
• Authorized $283,787 for Saw Kill Road Bridge project, including $33,787 from reserve fund (5-0)

(3) Zoning Board of Appeals

The Red Hook Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance applications. The main item is a request to convert a ~15,000 SF vacant warehouse into 10-15 artist studio workshops in a district where light manufacturing is not permitted. Two other applications seek variances for a detached garage setback and an addition/garage combination that exceeds lot coverage and setback limits.

• ZBA 24-12: Convert ~15,000 SF warehouse at 307 Spring Lake Rd. into artist studios — light manufacturing not allowed in RD-3 district.
• ZBA 24-10: Build two-bay garage 5 ft from property line at 251 Yantz Rd. — requires 25-ft setback.
• ZBA 24-11: Construct addition and garage at 141 Country Club Drive — multiple variances needed for setbacks, building coverage (proposed 15.4% vs 7% max), and open space (79.2% vs 80% min).
• All three applications include public hearings and are scheduled for the January 8, 2025 meeting.

The Red Hook Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance to Trilby and Leonard Sieverding to build a 544 SF two-bay detached garage approximately five feet from the property line at 251 Yantz Rd. The board also scheduled public hearings for two other applications: a garage variance for Adam and Michelle Castiglione at 7 Whalesback Rd., and a multi-variance request for Romain Bonnans at 141 Country Club Drive. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of the prior meeting's minutes.

• Granted variance to Sieverding for 544 SF garage, 5 ft from property line (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Castiglione garage variance at 7 Whalesback Rd.
• Scheduled public hearing for Bonnans variance request at 141 Country Club Dr.
• Approved December 11, 2024 draft minutes with revision (3-0, 1 abstention)

(2) Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for January 6, 2025 has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is set for February 3, 2025.