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Board members said the MOU must be signed by Feb. 13 and that pricing indications will be available around the board’s Feb. 11 meeting; final bids from suppliers will arrive on Feb. 19 and hold only for one day. Gary explained that signing the MOU authorizes staff to accept pricing on the board’s behalf that falls below a pre-set ceiling; he said the board must set that ceiling at the Feb. 11 meeting to allow a same-day decision on Feb. 19 if prices are favorable. “If we’re under our maximum…we're in,” Gary said.

Jewel, the proposed CCA administrator, earlier provided indicative ceiling suggestions (12¢ per kWh for 100% renewable, 11¢ for a 50% New York-based renewable option). Board members asked for more data comparing typical Central Hudson utility bills and the net effect on customers given delivery charges that are not part of the CCA supply price. One board member summarized the trade-offs: participation can lock in a renewable supply price but might not reduce total customer bills because distribution/delivery charges remain with the utility.

The board did not vote on signing the MOU at this meeting. Members asked to have Jewel present on Feb. 11 with pricing detail and suggested the board set a not-to-exceed ceiling at that meeting; if bids returned on Feb. 19 at or below the ceiling, authorized village staff could accept them without calling a special meeting because of the single-day pricing window.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Village of Rhinebeck Board of Trustees Meeting 01/28/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board discussed joining a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) through a nonbinding MOU, reviewed timing and pricing windows, and requested Jewel (administrator) to present pricing at the Feb. 11 meeting so the board can set a ceiling before the Feb. 13 MOU deadline.","taxTitle","Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York","taxId",62384,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6669055,"Rhinebeck board sets March budget workshops and schedules public hearing timeline",671,1516000,2187000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2214894-893654ce827414f4dd09288703817779&start=1516&end=2187","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2214894-893654ce827414f4dd09288703817779/thumbnail_1516000.jpg","/articles/6669055/Rhinebeck/Dutchess-County/New-York/Rhinebeck-board-sets-March-budget-workshops-and-schedules-public-hearing-timeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6669055-72c79a72a0d2b33076459c9e360130c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1773657053&Signature=Q5uJNZ6NI7vm57xEKUX204fKln48Oi0nmSSnNeMboqmIiu0VQsWzWhW1GiOoVdmDHf7sq4TY2NUFwG2cTHzqF8tdRYPbBbq-pUblAEgH3l5XboK2zLQkyiGfgis6VBwejPAHoLHhYeha9s5qgxpH38vIn9RI6vMpftWDOr6zHFj1WSKo5DGAoilhLmI8ftsfV9f7jjAQnjv5NjZxSAt817O5LVopBF0GVg8PtTRxatHB3r8elaD2VFsKpG8boSH7eJR8jitSkMVSMsPp9F7yTj0JSZe5SJy9BwVQ1LHJ0G60qyTYD7fqJje7C0z1ZmUjaj0I0nGfQO08nHQ4w9v1-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Rhinebeck board approved a schedule of budget workshops in March and began setting dates for the 2025 budget public hearing and adoption.

The board agreed to preliminary budget meeting dates: March 4 at 3:30 p.m. for capital projects and fund balance review; March 6 (time adjusted to 2–4:30 p.m.) for water, sewer and fire; March 20 at 3:30 p.m. for police, court and environmental; March 25 at 4:30 p.m. for highway and general items; and March 27 at 2 p.m. for a full budget review. Members agreed the total budget conversation would run through the schedule and that the public hearing and formal adoption dates would be set to meet the county’s filing deadlines.

Board members discussed logistics, potential conflicts with planning board meetings, and whether department material would be ready. One member urged front-loading topics to allow more time if needed; another noted that reserve-account changes could be deferred into later policy work. The board resolved to finalize dates and times and confirmed the initial schedule by voice vote.

Members noted there is a statutory deadline to file the adopted budget and that additional scheduling adjustments may be made to accommodate absent trustees or procedural needs. The board did not finalize the public hearing/adoption date in the meeting but agreed to continue working with staff (Karen and Aaron) to confirm the hearing schedule.","The board approved a sequence of budget workshops in March and planned a public hearing and adoption timeline for the village budget, with some members noting scheduling conflicts to resolve.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6669060,"Rhinebeck board moves to submit LOI for county CDBG funding to fix mini park drainage",270,677000,947000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2214894-893654ce827414f4dd09288703817779&start=677&end=947","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2214894-893654ce827414f4dd09288703817779/thumbnail_677000.jpg","/articles/6669060/Rhinebeck/Dutchess-County/New-York/Rhinebeck-board-moves-to-submit-LOI-for-county-CDBG-funding-to-fix-mini-park-drainage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6669060-70aec5cb7c4d8c7c4fb78088bc917e5a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773657054&Signature=R1m9lDBpvwpB0zxAA0vXgK3kaq1HLTXcMgsNdYsr2yy8-G6CaNll7RQE9RexVM4XpBDCV2Qk1R5Q~bYRAis0ZzoADqqeWCU7Ao~h8DIh4lp9ovql0qoxTu7OIn5tIENwvfIRXyiPDMYyA5GJe1PUBZz-uOhz5SQ~EplaRgerDaUYZI2PR~pZEGI6nFw78bJ9OH-4DCtaG9SX2BxdmDibQt3lKx8RGdnWATZOV8qqvUnpip69wrHXfhYWWI5~YKBO~zaQkJMM2aVE1gNaJz4sBhAvsYp4Eukq~PEk4eQkdu1ywrqRwz4U7bLmpEyV06kBT6J6wq33L6lxcxNFZav7jw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Rhinebeck board voted to submit a letter of intent (LOI) to the county for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to repair drainage at the mini park and authorized village staff and consultants to prepare the LOI and follow-up application.

Board members and Brandy, the consultant who presented the drainage assessment, described a “belt-and-suspenders” approach: correct failing road drainage pipes that currently discharge onto the mini park, convey runoff past the park, and install French drains under and around the playground area to lower the surface groundwater table. “There’s quite a lot of water that drains through that section pipe, and it just dead ends now,” Brandy said, summarizing video and investigative work showing pipe clogging and sediment fill.

The proposed project total is $220,000, according to materials discussed at the meeting: $175,000 for construction, a 20% contingency, and $45,000 for surveying and design. Grants are available for up to $200,000 from the county’s CDBG program; board members noted that pursuing the maximum grant would require the village to commit to the remaining local share (roughly $20,000 or more, depending on final budget and contingency). The transcript records that the village does not have to finalize that contribution before submitting the LOI, but the board must be prepared to include the local match in future budgeting if awarded.

The county’s schedule requires a LOI by Feb. 3 and full applications by March 3; the county’s CDBG program year begins Aug. 1, 2025. The board set a public hearing for Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. as part of the application process and approved submitting the LOI prior to that hearing so the county receives the LOI in time; members noted the LOI can be rescinded or modified after public input if necessary.

The board voted to submit the LOI and to have staff/consultants (Brandy and Tanya Vaughn) assist in preparing the application. The transcript shows a voice vote recorded as “aye.” Board members acknowledged that final budget decisions and the village’s matching contribution would be addressed during the normal budget process if the grant is recommended.","The board voted to submit a letter of intent (LOI) to the county to seek Community Development Block Grant funding for a drainage and French-drain project at the village mini park, committing to develop the full application and to a local funding contribution if awarded.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6669065,"Rhinebeck board adopts mileage and travel reimbursement forms for employees",72,430000,502000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2214894-893654ce827414f4dd09288703817779&start=430&end=502","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2214894-893654ce827414f4dd09288703817779/thumbnail_430000.jpg","/articles/6669065/Rhinebeck/Dutchess-County/New-York/Rhinebeck-board-adopts-mileage-and-travel-reimbursement-forms-for-employees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6669065-d585bef44fdfb78dd8e20bd1083b753a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773657054&Signature=UJMG7RRka8Xq44e88Gng4mFUfIxy9~oJRrMg5UI7UkcJwYVNsBtU5O3ZyAiyyvhXclfZjqCtVTz8KxkYqyfE2T8YMfKhSMi75bYoJ4hj7tBQy5TDybEAFw~DMR110bAQK5n4j6GYBxPAco2AZqGUQNMTgzoiATQgZci67CiLdqBiEnkbsW3RAtXrfRlAvf9p7PTWUu-f5FbBhYOVegKpPeVcmVZG9rSd~Z8kOWnGy7otCBhjo-Gyi5195EW3U8kV6ZGIEDkvzsJ4Ap~i6qxpghUpCEruoGnXWfvsPrruJ67rJSuHuAT7UyZUFsZk4Y7iUIxI0lLSAqnwjLgPhEdJ8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Rhinebeck board voted to adopt a new mileage reimbursement form and a travel reimbursement request form for employees to document and claim travel- and conference-related expenses.

Martina introduced the forms and said they were needed because the village had not had an official form for mileage reimbursement in the past; staff typically submitted MapQuest printouts with a purchase order. “We now have an employee who regularly uses his village vehicle every day that he works here. So…we needed a mileage reimbursement request form,” Martina said.

Board members discussed that the village’s code already allows reimbursement for approved expenses provided invoices are submitted, but there is not yet a consolidated travel policy with spending limits. One member suggested adopting a policy capping certain costs; another said a full policy revision is in progress and that the forms are a step toward that. The board agreed that travel should have prior approval and that employees should submit the new forms for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs.

The motion to adopt the mileage and travel reimbursement forms passed by voice vote. The board did not adopt a separate numeric cap in this meeting; members said they plan to review and adopt travel-related limits as part of a broader policy update later.","The board adopted two new forms — a mileage reimbursement request and a travel reimbursement request — to document employee travel and conference expenses and established prior-approval expectations.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6669071,"Rhinebeck board approves amended community solar agreement, to attach village addendum on payment schedule",328,63000,391000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2214894-893654ce827414f4dd09288703817779&start=63&end=391","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2214894-893654ce827414f4dd09288703817779/thumbnail_63000.jpg","/articles/6669071/Rhinebeck/Dutchess-County/New-York/Rhinebeck-board-approves-amended-community-solar-agreement-to-attach-village-addendum-on-payment-schedule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6669071-30ecc6011271b461a689928c0c4c8ded/orig.mp4?Expires=1773657054&Signature=OHAyd3IsoDi8EoHgMrVs9cbiIfH8pwP4W6sjBJX7UmJ4cKOmBGN83ie0c72dACEYQtzyPwKWdU-~XN-0dFYPguRm5aqbGQ5IQvEoORFTkOiHl0c7pR2G~Vi43Zbcs3PZYH9WHE7ufBclmd23-lN-Rs1cKyfXE72OeoCEJiYf6W5~My96HTmc6fpmkhN6U3Tz-IOvrkVP18PRni96GTfjymJJQ3Lwmh-2Wa9kl9dHiLTl1zt~OV-AwykQIj4V9c4FDd2sH7hyFDEpYcL1eV~-bpwCYudLIVv4tLhfhq3t-x5FymkqTTwSnWR9FIEl1sxO1zGDXdIw~t4ArN~z-l~FFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Rhinebeck board voted to approve a revised intermunicipal agreement (IMA) to subscribe village utility accounts to the Marbletown (Panda/Marbletown) community solar project and authorized drafting a village addendum to change the village’s payment schedule to July.

The board’s action formalizes Rhinebeck’s recent decision to add village water and wastewater accounts to the community solar subscription after the solar project was commissioned. Eric, a representative from Vanda who attended the meeting, confirmed the change aligns with the project’s current operations. “I understand your concern. I think...we’ve always filled the villages in July,” Eric said, referring to the payment timing.

Board members said the standard IMA dates are driven by town fiscal calendars — which require earlier commitments — and do not match Rhinebeck’s budget cycle. A board member who led the motion said the village would sign the IMA as written but attach an addendum specifying that the village will pay on a July schedule rather than in November. The same board member said, “If we’re gonna sign this contract, then we should do an addendum if we are going to be paying in July instead of in November.”

The board approved the motion by voice vote. No dollar amounts or specific subscriber counts were stated at the vote; the transcript shows the board will pay based on subscriber numbers provided by Panda in January and will arrange to pay on the village’s fiscal timetable.

The board did not adopt a separate Rhinebeck IMA; members said having multiple IMAs with Panda would be impractical. Instead, the village will attach its addendum to the standard agreement and circulate it for signatures.

The vote was taken by voice; the transcript records the motion, a second, and a successful “aye” vote. The board did not specify an effective payment date beyond the commitment to use a July payment schedule in the addendum, and the board did not disclose the precise financial obligation at the meeting.","The Village of Rhinebeck approved an amended intermunicipal agreement to join Marbletown’s community solar project and authorized drafting a village addendum to shift the village’s payment date to July.","actionData","errors"]

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