AGENDA HYDE PARK TOWN BOARD SPECIAL MEETING/PUBLIC HEARING AND WORKSHOP MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012 7:00

PM CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARING FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION (3 MINUTE LIMIT) WORKSHOP: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. LANDSCAPING OF POLICE/COURT FACILITY MARSHALL ROAD BID PLANS MARSHALL RD LANDFILL WATER MONITORING PROPOSAL PINEWOODS / CDBG WATERLINE INSURANCE RATES / ROSE & KIERNAN INSURANCE TRUCK LIFT HESS CONTRACT / MAKE PUBLIC AWARE OF DISCOUNTED ELECTRIC

PUBLIC COMMENT ON RESOLUTIONS ONLY (3 MINUTE LIMIT) RESOLUTIONS: 1. AUTHORIZE 2. AUTHORIZE 3. SET 4. AUTHORIZE CHANGE OF FULL TIME POLICE CHIEF POSITION TO A PART TIME HOURLY POSITION LEGAL PROCESS/STEVEN COSTA/IMPROPER PAYMENT PUBLIC HEARING / LOCAL LAW /FRANKLIN RD. STOP SIGN AGREEMENT / NORTHERN DUTCHESS ALLIANCE

ADJOURN *AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE RESOLUTION 3:12 1 OF 2012 RESOLUTION CHANGING THE POSITION OF TOWN POLICE CHIEF FROM A FULL-TIME COMPETITIVE POSITION TO A COMPETITIVE HOURLY POSITION

WHEREAS, the position of the Police Chief of the Town of Hyde Park Police Department is presently a full-time competitive position; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that changing the position of Town Police Chief from a full-time competitive to a competitive hourly position would result in substantial monetary savings to the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the changing of the position of Police Chief from a full-time competitive position to a competitive hourly position would not adversely impact the functioning of the Hyde Park Police Department and would not adversely impact the health, safety or welfare of the Town of Hyde Park or its citizens; and WHEREAS, the change in the Police Chiefs position from a full-time competitive to a competitive hourly position would allow the Police Chief to work more than part-time but less than full-time. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to cause to be prepared and execute all documents required by the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources to effect the change of the Town Police Chief position from a full-time competitive position to a competitive hourly position. MOTION: SECOND: ROLL CALL VOTE BY TOWN CLERK Councilwoman Svenson Councilman Petito Councilman Truitt Councilman Schneider Supervisor Rohr ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

RESOLUTION 3:12 2 OF 2012 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ATTORNEY TO THE TOWN TO COMMENCE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AGAINST STEVEN J. COSTA, ELECTRICAL AND TREE SERVICE, INC. FOR RECOVERY OF $75,000.00 PAID TO HIM PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT EXECUTED BY THE FORMER TOWN SUPERVISOR THOMAS J. MARTINO IN VIOLATION OF THE LAW OF STATE OF NEW YORK WHEREAS, the records of the Town of Hyde Park indicate that a proposal submitted by Steven J. Costa, Electrical and Tree Service, Inc. (hereinafter Costa) to the Town of Hyde Park dated November 23, 2011 for the performance of certain tree work following the October 29, 2011 snowstorm; and

WHEREAS, the proposal provided, in relevant part, that Costa would perform certain tree service work for the Town for a total amount not to exceed $150,000.00 and that fifty percent (50%) of that not to exceed amount was to be paid up front; and WHEREAS, the records of the Town indicate that a Town check was issued to Costa in the amount of $75,000.00; and WHEREAS, 64(6) of the Town Law provides, in relevant part, that the Town Board may award contracts for any purposes authorized by law and that the same shall be executed by the Supervisor in the name of the Town after approval by the Town Board; and WHEREAS, the records of the Town of Hyde Park indicate that no formal resolution was passed by the Town Board authorizing the Supervisor to sign the proposal with Costa, and to pay Costa an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, with a payment of $75,000.00 paid up front; and WHEREAS, the records of the Town indicate that only $22,258.00 of the contract work was performed by Costa; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has been advised by the attorney to the Town the contract was entered into in violation of the requirements of 64 and the competitive bidding requirements of 103 of the Town Law, and was thus invalid, null and void and unenforceable. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Attorney to the Town is hereby authorized pursuant to the provisions of Town Law and 65 to commence a legal proceeding against Costa to recover the $75,000.00 paid to him pursuant to said contract. MOTION: SECOND: ROLL CALL VOTE BY TOWN CLERK Councilwoman Svenson Councilman Petito Councilman Truitt Councilman Schneider Supervisor Rohr ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

RESOLUTION 3:12-3 OF 2012 HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED

RESOLUTION 3:12 4 OF 2012

RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ENDORSING THE APPLICATION FOR A GRANT UNDER THE GREENWAY COMPACT GRANT PROGRAM FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS IDENTIFYING SHARED SERVICES OPPORTUNITES WHEREAS, the Town of Hyde Park is applying to the Hudson River Valley Greenway to rescope an existing grant under the Greenway Compact Grant Program for a project entitled Identifying Shared Services Opportunities to be located in the municipalities comprising the Northern Dutchess Alliance including Hyde Park, Rhinebeck, Village of Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Village of Red Hook, Village of Tivoli, Milan, Stanford, Clinton and Pleasant Valley; and WHEREAS, the grant application requires the applicant municipality to obtain the approval/endorsement of the governing body of the municipality or municipalities in which the project will be located. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Hyde Park hereby does approve and endorse the application for a grant under the Greenway Compact Grant Program for a project known as Identifying Shared Services Opportunities and located within this community and the communities within the regional organization known as the Northern Dutchess Alliance. MOTION: SECOND: ROLL CALL VOTE BY TOWN CLERK Councilwoman Svenson Councilman Petito Councilman Truitt Councilman Schneider Supervisor Rohr ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

AGENDA HYDE PARK TOWN BOARD SPECIAL MEETING/PUBLIC HEARING AND WORKSHOP MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARING FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION (3 MINUTE LIMIT) WORKSHOP: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. LANDSCAPING OF POLICE/COURT FACILITY MARSHALL ROAD BID PLANS MARSHALL RD LANDFILL WATER MONITORING PROPOSAL PINEWOODS / CDBG WATERLINE INSURANCE RATES / ROSE & KIERNAN INSURANCE TRUCK LIFT HESS CONTRACT / MAKE PUBLIC AWARE OF DISCOUNTED ELECTRIC

PUBLIC COMMENT ON RESOLUTIONS ONLY (3 MINUTE LIMIT) RESOLUTIONS: 1. AUTHORIZE 2. AUTHORIZE 3. SET 4. AUTHORIZE CHANGE OF FULL TIME POLICE CHIEF POSITION TO A PART TIME HOURLY POSITION LEGAL PROCESS/STEVEN COSTA/IMPROPER PAYMENT PUBLIC HEARING / LOCAL LAW /FRANKLIN RD. STOP SIGN AGREEMENT / NORTHERN DUTCHESS ALLIANCE

ADJOURN *AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE RESOLUTION 3:12 1 OF 2012 RESOLUTION CHANGING THE POSITION OF TOWN POLICE CHIEF FROM A FULL-TIME COMPETITIVE POSITION TO A COMPETITIVE HOURLY POSITION

WHEREAS, the position of the Police Chief of the Town of Hyde Park Police Department is presently a full-time competitive position; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that changing the position of Town Police Chief from a full-time competitive to a competitive hourly position would result in substantial monetary savings to the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the changing of the position of Police Chief from a full-time competitive position to a competitive hourly position would not adversely impact the functioning of the Hyde Park Police Department and would not adversely impact the health, safety or welfare of the Town of Hyde Park or its citizens; and WHEREAS, the change in the Police Chiefs position from a full-time competitive to a competitive hourly position would allow the Police Chief to work more than part-time but less than full-time. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to cause to be prepared and execute all documents required by the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources to effect the change of the Town Police Chief position from a full-time competitive position to a competitive hourly position. MOTION: SECOND: ROLL CALL VOTE BY TOWN CLERK Councilwoman Svenson Councilman Petito Councilman Truitt Councilman Schneider Supervisor Rohr ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

RESOLUTION 3:12 2 OF 2012 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ATTORNEY TO THE TOWN TO COMMENCE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AGAINST STEVEN J. COSTA, ELECTRICAL AND TREE SERVICE, INC. FOR RECOVERY OF $75,000.00 PAID TO HIM PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT EXECUTED BY THE FORMER TOWN SUPERVISOR THOMAS J. MARTINO IN VIOLATION OF THE LAW OF STATE OF NEW YORK WHEREAS, the records of the Town of Hyde Park indicate that a proposal submitted by Steven J. Costa, Electrical and Tree Service, Inc. (hereinafter Costa) to the Town of Hyde Park dated November 23, 2011 for the performance of certain tree work following the October 29, 2011 snowstorm; and

WHEREAS, the proposal provided, in relevant part, that Costa would perform certain tree service work for the Town for a total amount not to exceed $150,000.00 and that fifty percent (50%) of that not to exceed amount was to be paid up front; and WHEREAS, the records of the Town indicate that a Town check was issued to Costa in the amount of $75,000.00; and WHEREAS, 64(6) of the Town Law provides, in relevant part, that the Town Board may award contracts for any purposes authorized by law and that the same shall be executed by the Supervisor in the name of the Town after approval by the Town Board; and WHEREAS, the records of the Town of Hyde Park indicate that no formal resolution was passed by the Town Board authorizing the Supervisor to sign the proposal with Costa, and to pay Costa an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, with a payment of $75,000.00 paid up front; and WHEREAS, the records of the Town indicate that only $22,258.00 of the contract work was performed by Costa; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has been advised by the attorney to the Town the contract was entered into in violation of the requirements of 64 and the competitive bidding requirements of 103 of the Town Law, and was thus invalid, null and void and unenforceable. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Attorney to the Town is hereby authorized pursuant to the provisions of Town Law and 65 to commence a legal proceeding against Costa to recover the $75,000.00 paid to him pursuant to said contract. MOTION: SECOND: ROLL CALL VOTE BY TOWN CLERK Councilwoman Svenson Councilman Petito Councilman Truitt Councilman Schneider Supervisor Rohr ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

RESOLUTION 3:12-3 OF 2012 HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED

RESOLUTION 3:12 4 OF 2012

RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ENDORSING THE APPLICATION FOR A GRANT UNDER THE GREENWAY COMPACT GRANT PROGRAM FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS IDENTIFYING SHARED SERVICES OPPORTUNITES WHEREAS, the Town of Hyde Park is applying to the Hudson River Valley Greenway to rescope an existing grant under the Greenway Compact Grant Program for a project entitled Identifying Shared Services Opportunities to be located in the municipalities comprising the Northern Dutchess Alliance including Hyde Park, Rhinebeck, Village of Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Village of Red Hook, Village of Tivoli, Milan, Stanford, Clinton and Pleasant Valley; and WHEREAS, the grant application requires the applicant municipality to obtain the approval/endorsement of the governing body of the municipality or municipalities in which the project will be located. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Hyde Park hereby does approve and endorse the application for a grant under the Greenway Compact Grant Program for a project known as Identifying Shared Services Opportunities and located within this community and the communities within the regional organization known as the Northern Dutchess Alliance. MOTION: SECOND: ROLL CALL VOTE BY TOWN CLERK Councilwoman Svenson Councilman Petito Councilman Truitt Councilman Schneider Supervisor Rohr ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

AGENDA HYDE PARK TOWN BOARD SPECIAL MEETING/PUBLIC HEARING AND WORKSHOP MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARING FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION (3 MINUTE LIMIT) WORKSHOP: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. LANDSCAPING OF POLICE/COURT FACILITY MARSHALL ROAD BID PLANS MARSHALL RD LANDFILL WATER MONITORING PROPOSAL PINEWOODS / CDBG WATERLINE INSURANCE RATES / ROSE & KIERNAN INSURANCE TRUCK LIFT HESS CONTRACT / MAKE PUBLIC AWARE OF DISCOUNTED ELECTRIC

PUBLIC COMMENT ON RESOLUTIONS ONLY (3 MINUTE LIMIT) RESOLUTIONS: 1. AUTHORIZE 2. AUTHORIZE 3. SET 4. AUTHORIZE CHANGE OF FULL TIME POLICE CHIEF POSITION TO A PART TIME HOURLY POSITION LEGAL PROCESS/STEVEN COSTA/IMPROPER PAYMENT PUBLIC HEARING / LOCAL LAW /FRANKLIN RD. STOP SIGN AGREEMENT / NORTHERN DUTCHESS ALLIANCE

ADJOURN *AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE RESOLUTION 3:12 1 OF 2012 RESOLUTION CHANGING THE POSITION OF TOWN POLICE CHIEF FROM A FULL-TIME COMPETITIVE POSITION TO A COMPETITIVE HOURLY POSITION

WHEREAS, the position of the Police Chief of the Town of Hyde Park Police Department is presently a full-time competitive position; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that changing the position of Town Police Chief from a full-time competitive to a competitive hourly position would result in substantial monetary savings to the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the changing of the position of Police Chief from a full-time competitive position to a competitive hourly position would not adversely impact the functioning of the Hyde Park Police Department and would not adversely impact the health, safety or welfare of the Town of Hyde Park or its citizens; and WHEREAS, the change in the Police Chiefs position from a full-time competitive to a competitive hourly position would allow the Police Chief to work more than part-time but less than full-time. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to cause to be prepared and execute all documents required by the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources to effect the change of the Town Police Chief position from a full-time competitive position to a competitive hourly position. MOTION: SECOND: ROLL CALL VOTE BY TOWN CLERK Councilwoman Svenson Councilman Petito Councilman Truitt Councilman Schneider Supervisor Rohr ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

RESOLUTION 3:12 2 OF 2012 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ATTORNEY TO THE TOWN TO COMMENCE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AGAINST STEVEN J. COSTA, ELECTRICAL AND TREE SERVICE, INC. FOR RECOVERY OF $75,000.00 PAID TO HIM PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT EXECUTED BY THE FORMER TOWN SUPERVISOR THOMAS J. MARTINO IN VIOLATION OF THE LAW OF STATE OF NEW YORK WHEREAS, the records of the Town of Hyde Park indicate that a proposal submitted by Steven J. Costa, Electrical and Tree Service, Inc. (hereinafter Costa) to the Town of Hyde Park dated November 23, 2011 for the performance of certain tree work following the October 29, 2011 snowstorm; and

WHEREAS, the proposal provided, in relevant part, that Costa would perform certain tree service work for the Town for a total amount not to exceed $150,000.00 and that fifty percent (50%) of that not to exceed amount was to be paid up front; and WHEREAS, the records of the Town indicate that a Town check was issued to Costa in the amount of $75,000.00; and WHEREAS, 64(6) of the Town Law provides, in relevant part, that the Town Board may award contracts for any purposes authorized by law and that the same shall be executed by the Supervisor in the name of the Town after approval by the Town Board; and WHEREAS, the records of the Town of Hyde Park indicate that no formal resolution was passed by the Town Board authorizing the Supervisor to sign the proposal with Costa, and to pay Costa an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, with a payment of $75,000.00 paid up front; and WHEREAS, the records of the Town indicate that only $22,258.00 of the contract work was performed by Costa; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has been advised by the attorney to the Town the contract was entered into in violation of the requirements of 64 and the competitive bidding requirements of 103 of the Town Law, and was thus invalid, null and void and unenforceable. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Attorney to the Town is hereby authorized pursuant to the provisions of Town Law and 65 to commence a legal proceeding against Costa to recover the $75,000.00 paid to him pursuant to said contract. MOTION: SECOND: ROLL CALL VOTE BY TOWN CLERK Councilwoman Svenson Councilman Petito Councilman Truitt Councilman Schneider Supervisor Rohr ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

RESOLUTION 3:12-3 OF 2012 HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED

RESOLUTION 3:12 4 OF 2012

RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ENDORSING THE APPLICATION FOR A GRANT UNDER THE GREENWAY COMPACT GRANT PROGRAM FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS IDENTIFYING SHARED SERVICES OPPORTUNITES WHEREAS, the Town of Hyde Park is applying to the Hudson River Valley Greenway to rescope an existing grant under the Greenway Compact Grant Program for a project entitled Identifying Shared Services Opportunities to be located in the municipalities comprising the Northern Dutchess Alliance including Hyde Park, Rhinebeck, Village of Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Village of Red Hook, Village of Tivoli, Milan, Stanford, Clinton and Pleasant Valley; and WHEREAS, the grant application requires the applicant municipality to obtain the approval/endorsement of the governing body of the municipality or municipalities in which the project will be located. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Hyde Park hereby does approve and endorse the application for a grant under the Greenway Compact Grant Program for a project known as Identifying Shared Services Opportunities and located within this community and the communities within the regional organization known as the Northern Dutchess Alliance. MOTION: SECOND: ROLL CALL VOTE BY TOWN CLERK Councilwoman Svenson Councilman Petito Councilman Truitt Councilman Schneider Supervisor Rohr ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

AGENDA HYDE PARK TOWN BOARD SPECIAL MEETING/PUBLIC HEARING AND WORKSHOP MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARING FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION (3 MINUTE LIMIT) WORKSHOP: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. LANDSCAPING OF POLICE/COURT FACILITY MARSHALL ROAD BID PLANS MARSHALL RD LANDFILL WATER MONITORING PROPOSAL PINEWOODS / CDBG WATERLINE INSURANCE RATES / ROSE & KIERNAN INSURANCE TRUCK LIFT HESS CONTRACT / MAKE PUBLIC AWARE OF DISCOUNTED ELECTRIC

PUBLIC COMMENT ON RESOLUTIONS ONLY (3 MINUTE LIMIT) RESOLUTIONS: 1. AUTHORIZE 2. AUTHORIZE 3. SET 4. AUTHORIZE CHANGE OF FULL TIME POLICE CHIEF POSITION TO A PART TIME HOURLY POSITION LEGAL PROCESS/STEVEN COSTA/IMPROPER PAYMENT PUBLIC HEARING / LOCAL LAW /FRANKLIN RD. STOP SIGN AGREEMENT / NORTHERN DUTCHESS ALLIANCE

ADJOURN *AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE RESOLUTION 3:12 1 OF 2012 RESOLUTION CHANGING THE POSITION OF TOWN POLICE CHIEF FROM A FULL-TIME COMPETITIVE POSITION TO A COMPETITIVE HOURLY POSITION

WHEREAS, the position of the Police Chief of the Town of Hyde Park Police Department is presently a full-time competitive position; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that changing the position of Town Police Chief from a full-time competitive to a competitive hourly position would result in substantial monetary savings to the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the changing of the position of Police Chief from a full-time competitive position to a competitive hourly position would not adversely impact the functioning of the Hyde Park Police Department and would not adversely impact the health, safety or welfare of the Town of Hyde Park or its citizens; and WHEREAS, the change in the Police Chiefs position from a full-time competitive to a competitive hourly position would allow the Police Chief to work more than part-time but less than full-time. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to cause to be prepared and execute all documents required by the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources to effect the change of the Town Police Chief position from a full-time competitive position to a competitive hourly position. MOTION: SECOND: ROLL CALL VOTE BY TOWN CLERK Councilwoman Svenson Councilman Petito Councilman Truitt Councilman Schneider Supervisor Rohr ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

RESOLUTION 3:12 2 OF 2012 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ATTORNEY TO THE TOWN TO COMMENCE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AGAINST STEVEN J. COSTA, ELECTRICAL AND TREE SERVICE, INC. FOR RECOVERY OF $75,000.00 PAID TO HIM PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT EXECUTED BY THE FORMER TOWN SUPERVISOR THOMAS J. MARTINO IN VIOLATION OF THE LAW OF STATE OF NEW YORK WHEREAS, the records of the Town of Hyde Park indicate that a proposal submitted by Steven J. Costa, Electrical and Tree Service, Inc. (hereinafter Costa) to the Town of Hyde Park dated November 23, 2011 for the performance of certain tree work following the October 29, 2011 snowstorm; and

WHEREAS, the proposal provided, in relevant part, that Costa would perform certain tree service work for the Town for a total amount not to exceed $150,000.00 and that fifty percent (50%) of that not to exceed amount was to be paid up front; and WHEREAS, the records of the Town indicate that a Town check was issued to Costa in the amount of $75,000.00; and WHEREAS, 64(6) of the Town Law provides, in relevant part, that the Town Board may award contracts for any purposes authorized by law and that the same shall be executed by the Supervisor in the name of the Town after approval by the Town Board; and WHEREAS, the records of the Town of Hyde Park indicate that no formal resolution was passed by the Town Board authorizing the Supervisor to sign the proposal with Costa, and to pay Costa an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, with a payment of $75,000.00 paid up front; and WHEREAS, the records of the Town indicate that only $22,258.00 of the contract work was performed by Costa; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has been advised by the attorney to the Town the contract was entered into in violation of the requirements of 64 and the competitive bidding requirements of 103 of the Town Law, and was thus invalid, null and void and unenforceable. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Attorney to the Town is hereby authorized pursuant to the provisions of Town Law and 65 to commence a legal proceeding against Costa to recover the $75,000.00 paid to him pursuant to said contract. MOTION: SECOND: ROLL CALL VOTE BY TOWN CLERK Councilwoman Svenson Councilman Petito Councilman Truitt Councilman Schneider Supervisor Rohr ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

RESOLUTION 3:12-3 OF 2012 HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED

RESOLUTION 3:12 4 OF 2012

RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ENDORSING THE APPLICATION FOR A GRANT UNDER THE GREENWAY COMPACT GRANT PROGRAM FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS IDENTIFYING SHARED SERVICES OPPORTUNITES WHEREAS, the Town of Hyde Park is applying to the Hudson River Valley Greenway to rescope an existing grant under the Greenway Compact Grant Program for a project entitled Identifying Shared Services Opportunities to be located in the municipalities comprising the Northern Dutchess Alliance including Hyde Park, Rhinebeck, Village of Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Village of Red Hook, Village of Tivoli, Milan, Stanford, Clinton and Pleasant Valley; and WHEREAS, the grant application requires the applicant municipality to obtain the approval/endorsement of the governing body of the municipality or municipalities in which the project will be located. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Hyde Park hereby does approve and endorse the application for a grant under the Greenway Compact Grant Program for a project known as Identifying Shared Services Opportunities and located within this community and the communities within the regional organization known as the Northern Dutchess Alliance. MOTION: SECOND: ROLL CALL VOTE BY TOWN CLERK Councilwoman Svenson Councilman Petito Councilman Truitt Councilman Schneider Supervisor Rohr ____ ____ ____ ____ ____