Monday, September 14, 2020

Meetings of Interest in the Week Ahead

This week's meetings all happen on the middle three days of the week, leaving Monday and Friday free for other pursuits.
  • On Tuesday, September 15, the Common Council Finance Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. As always, the state of the city budget and the projected revenue shortfall for 2020 will be topics of discussion. Information for joining the Zoom meeting will be posted on the City of Hudson website. Scroll down to the calendar.
  • Also on Tuesday, September 15, the Common Council holds its regular monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. Although the legislation to regulate STRs (short term rentals) was on the agenda for the informal meeting last Tuesday, when it was decided to make the amortization period just one year, the proposed legislation does not yet appear on the agenda for this Tuesday's meeting. Another thing expected to be on the agenda, although it is not now one of the documents posted on the website, is the resolution to approve a Tourism Board grant of $12,840 to Hudson Open Studios. Also of interest on the agenda for Tuesday is the resolution to approve landmark designation for 241 Columbia Street, as recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission. Information for joining the Zoom meeting will be posted on the City of Hudson website. Scroll down to the calendar. 
  • On Wednesday, September 16, the Board of Estimate and Apportionment meets at 11:30 a.m. Department budgets proposed for 2021 are expected to be topics of discussion, as well as plans for rebuild the fund balance which may be depleted to make up for revenue shortfalls in 2020. Information for accessing the Zoom meeting will be posted on the City of Hudson website. Scroll down to the calendar.
  • At 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, the Hudson Industrial Develepment Agency (IDA) holds a public hearing on the PILOT agreement sought by 620 Hudson House, LLC, for the boutique hotel proposed for 620 Union Street. Click here for access to the meeting. 
  • At 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, the Zoning Board of Appeals holds its monthly meeting, which includes public hearings on the following five applications: area variances to build an addition at 251 Montgomery Street; area variances to construct an accessory building at 517 Prospect Street; area variances to convert a carriage house into a guest house at 436-438 East Allen Street; area variances to build a garage/studio behind 315 State Street; appeal of a zoning interpretation regarding variances for 65-75 North Seventh Street. Information on accessing the Zoom meeting and making comments will be posted on the City of Hudson website. Scroll down to the calendar.    
  • At 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, the Hudson/Catskill Housing Coalition presents the first event in "Freedom Fall," a series of virtual conversations exploring the realities of systemic racism and the role of activism in fostering change in our communities. Songwriter and activist Courtney Miller, a.k.a. Keris Love, will discuss the intersection of art and social activism. The event will be moderated by Nia Adams, community organizer with the Long Island Progressive Coalition and activist with Justice League NYC--The Gathering for Justice. For more information and to register for the event, click here. 
  • On Thursday, September 17, the Common Council Economic Development Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. Information for joining the Zoom meeting will be posted on the City of Hudson website. Scroll down to the calendar.
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7 comments:

  1. Regarding 65-75 N 7th St : Can somebody(perhaps an atty?) please explain the basis of Galvan's atty's claims of "R 3" status and what the heck "R 3"substantively and actually means. I cannot understand the atty's letter which I read 2xs . I get they object and I get that they say their objection has precedent but why does R 3 make the project OK and something else (what?) make it not ok? In simple language, PLEASE. No quoting the tect, that doesn't help us simpletons.

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    1. R-3 is a zoning district. Perhaps looking at the code could help: https://ecode360.com/5082474. Frankly, I've made no attempt to understand precisely what it is they're objecting to.

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    2. really ? So this objection is not based on anything obvious or clear? In that case I can understand why you haven't bothered. Seems crazy to me.

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  2. So Monday's meeting: the only thing that should be discussed is making drastic cuts to the City budget, including furloughs and layoffs. Tuesday's meeting: Open Studios? No, an online "event" should not be funded and does not meet the requirements for using the tax. Wednesday's meeting: Watch out! BEA meeting to discuss how to make up for the shortfall (read as depletion) of the general fun can only mean one thing - taxes. Finally, Thursday's meeting: the EDC should be discussing ways to help Hudson businesses stay afloat through the dead season. Otherwise Warren Street will look very different when the daffodils are in bloom. It's gonna be a rough week.

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    1. With all of your opinions, I really hope you also participate in some way! And no, commenting here is not participating.

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    2. I moved up here a few years ago and almost immediately got involved in several local organizations. Everyone seemed so enthusiastic about what we were hoping to accomplish but with each group it became apparent that nobody was willing to do the work or to think outside of "the way we've always done it". It became really frustrating for not only me but other members of the groups. I stuck with them for a while and eventually stopped participating in all but one group (which really hasn't been active in almost a year). There is a lot that needs to be done in town and can be done, but there has to be the willingness to actually DO the work not just give it lip service.

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    3. Glad to hear it and well said. The good ole' boy network has been in place my entire life and well before that! I applaud anyone who tries to navigate through them. Thanks

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