Facilities Plan

Red Hook Public Library 

FACILITIES PLAN  | Updated 4.2026

Part 1: Useful Life, Maintenance & Replacement Schedule 

LOCATION	AGE	USEFUL LIFE	DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE	DATE OF SERVICE	CONTRACTOR	NOTES
Children’s Level and Addition	2011		Asbestos abatement	June 2010	Robert Newkirk  Environmental Consulting and Services in Rhinebeck
			Architect on project		Peter Sweeney
			Renovation to basement and construction of addition on three floors	2011	Palombo Group Stanfordville, NY Contract included “Add Alternate One” – which is a renovation of the ground floor of the building to create a dedicated Children’s Library.
Main Floor Middle Room	2016		Beams in ceiling sistered. Ceiling replaced at a lower level. HVAC vents installed.  Electric updated including USB plugs in addition nearest middle room. Wood floor refinished. Painted. New lighting. Shelving re-varnished		Above Standard Construction General Contractor 46 Broad ST West Hurley NY 12491
Teen Room	2024		Repainted and refurnished teen room.		Internal
Front room wood floor	Original?		Sanding and refinishing	5/2021	Jobson Flooring 54 Gioia Drive, Cairo, NY 12413 518-929-7812	Were advised we will not get another sanding out of the same floor.
Community Room, 2nd floor	2016		Gutting of existing kitchen, floor, ceiling, and southern wall, opening to closet.	Begun 1.18. 16, completed 5.15.16	Above Standard Construction General Contractor 46 Broad ST, West Hurley NY 12491	With advice from Khattar Elmassalemah, P.E. Praetorius and Conrad, P.C. PO Box 360 74 Main ST Saugerties, NY 12477
	2025		Repainted		Internal
Attic	1865		Cleaned, insulated, air-handlers for HVAC installed, attic fan.	2016	Above Standard Construction
Front Porch Area	2024		Retrofitted with safety screens Safety screens updated and strengthened by Kevin Howe	2018
			Non-slip carpet added
			Railing newels repaired, new end barriers installed, several rotted boards replaced with 2020 painting project.	6/2020	Frank J. Ryan and Sons 295 1st ST, Troy, NY 12180	As part of trim painting project/ State construction grant of 2017.
			Carpenter ants over entryway to porch treated in 2021 and monitored quarterly.	2021	Pestmaster Services 75 Lucas Ave., Kingston, NY 12401 845-340-9700
		20-30 years	TREX porch installed, updated railing height for compliance and replaced newels	2024	MCT Construction
Yard			Termite removal under south side of porch in outdoor closet	4/2015	ABC Pest Control P.O. Box 3862, Kingston NY 12402 845-340-1224
	2014		Children’s Garden created
			Lamposts		Light bulbs changed by handyman Kevin Howe  On timer	Westinghouse Metal Halide 100 W ED17 Medium Base 10,000 hours Commercial Service from RH Electric
Parking Lot and driveway	2025		Lot and driveway are paved & stormwater mitigation site added (will be added to all future construction projects)		Blacktop Maintenance Corp.	Reseal every 3 years approximately
Windows Main	Old		Double hung with storms and working shutters
Attic			Estimate obtained from Emily Majer for restoration of cupola windows. Possible Preserve NY grant	7/2022
New, basement level	2011		Outer storm windows per NYSERDA for heat conservation and comfort	2015		Leave up year-round
New, 2nd floor	2016		Community room window and addition windows are new. Remainder are old.
Exterior Paint	2011		Part of addition construction project
			Exterior trim repaired and painted as part of 2017 construction grant	2020	Frank J. Ryan and Sons 295 1st ST, Troy, NY 12180	2017 State construction grant (applied 2016) – changed scope of service b/c roof bids were too high.
	2024		All stucco replaced and repainted		MCT Construction Corp.

Septic                  Main	2011 as part of addition work	Replaced as part of basement renovation and addition starting 5/2010		Pump every 3-4 years	Palombo Group of Stanfordville,  general contractor
		Major repairs fall of 2014 at which time it was discovered that some unusual “T” joints were impeding flow and also that the roof gutters were draining into the septic lines. An excavation was necessary to expose waste lines and reconfigure the waste and gutter drainage lines properly. Gutter lines diverted to daylight. Risers placed on existing tank for future access without excavation. At this time an odor emanating from the basement bathroom drain was addressed with a plug.   In April of 2015 the sump pump under the elevator was accessed. A Zoeller sump pump and piping valve, etc… was installed to tie in discharge of pump out through downspout discharge underneath concrete footpath behind building. A water alarm was installed.	2015	9V battery of water alarm under elevator must be changed every 6 months to a year.  Done by professionals only	Red Hook Plumbing & Heating, Inc. One Dogwood ST Red Hook NY 12571 845.758.600 Bill, Patrick O’Farrell  Slated to be hooked up to village sewer system in 2018 at which time our only maintenance responsibility will be from the building to the tank. – delayed
		Lines dug across parking lot north-south for Village sewer	4/2022		Septic system is closed.
HVAC – main floor	2016-2022	Most ductwork was laid by MPower in 2016 with Community Room renovation project. At that time an air handler was placed in the attic, but the cooling until for outside was not purchased.  Ducts finished (brought from attic to the teen room and hooked up to existing duct work. Return finished. Cooling unit purchased and installed. Achieved with Dutchess County APG Infrastructure grant. (See binder)  Wired by DS Electric	2016    2022		Hudson Valley Air Control David Coates 150 Verbank Village RD Verbank, NY 12585 845-702-3981  1636 New York 9G Hyde Park, NY 12538
Plumbing		Burst pipe behind children’s nook due to freezing, and mold remediation –  pipe replaced, walls and floor removed, mold removed. Utica National Insurance covered all but $500. New dehumidifier added in tween room closet and set to 45%. New humidity monitor at children’s desk – keep below 55-60%  Toilet on 3rd floor replaced after flood penetrated to 2nd floor mystery books area  Toilet on 3rd floor seal repaired after leak apparent around its base.  Toilet on 3rd floor seal repaired after leak again.	9/2018         3/2019   12/2021   2025	Red Hook Plumbing Adaptive Environmental Consulting – John Evans for protocol Westfair Restoration Services for mold removal Kevin Howe repaired bench, floor, and walls.  Red Hook Plumbing   Red Hook Plumbing  Brian Ackerman	Red Hook Plumbing will turn water off in winter and on in spring.
Electric                Main Floor  Old section		Some outlets have been retrofitted to be 3-prong but date is unknown.   Lighting is inadequate, especially in teen room.  Electrician checked all building outlets and replaced remaining two prong outlets in center 3rd floor office. Replaced one bad outlet in tween room closet under porch.	1/2019	DS Electric (Dave Stewart)
Main Floor New Area	4/2016	Fiction room lighting re-wired, LED overhead lights added		Empower
2nd Floor New area	4/2016	Part of 2016 renovation project – Community Room, Director’s Office		Empower
Furnace              Main	2004	Oil    Service by Matthew from Kosco	3/2019	Yearly service plan contract with Kosco 1.800.755.6726  Furnace is in good shape, should last many more years, he would not replace it yet. It is a 2004 model and running at 85% efficiency. Parts are still readily available.	Kosco Oil –  OGS contractor 13 S Prospect St Kingston, NY 12401 (845) 339-3455
Oil Tank		Located in basement level easternmost closet Access under porch to right of center front walk
Roof Octagon sections		Old building roof sections replaced, asbestos removed, new gutters installed  GAF Timberline AH shingles “Nantucket Morning”	7/2022	MCT AT Service INC, 1585 Central Park AV #55, Yonkers, NY 10710	$151, 840 Dutchess County APG Infrastructure grant up to $200,000.   Supervised by Khattar Elmassalemah, Praetorius and Conrad P.C.
Addition	2011
Gutters Octagonal sections		Must be cleaned by professionals  Last caused leaking in winter early 2015 when water leaked b/w octagon and addition through roof/gutters to second and first floors.	9/2015	Brothers that Just Do Gutters HV PO Box 137, Billings, NY 12510 Phone: 845-223-6111 Fax: 845-223-7444 Email: info@brothersgutters.com www.brothersgutters.com	Need covered gutters.  Metal framework around roof.
Addition	2011	Cleaned yearly by handyman	2016	Kevin Howe
Foundation	1865	Exterior basement around basement alcove parsed, sidewalk added around the “jut-out” to keep water away from pooling around the foundation there.  Specs by Khattar.	10/2021	Rondack , 5 Bingham Mills RD, Germantown, NY  12526
		Wet wall detected in Tween Room. Currently investigating source. Possibly wetness in ground in outside closet under porch or damaged, split, window sills outside window.   No increase in moisture, monitoring.	4/2022     4/2026
Chimney	1865	Fireplace not in use

Part 2: Assessments & Projects 

SYSTEM	DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES	DATE	CONTRACTOR/INSPECTOR	NOTES
Fire Safety	Yearly inspection		Village of Red Hook Building and Zoning	Last done 2/3/2017, 12/15/18, 2021, 2022, 2026
Elevator	Water alarm battery replaced   Hydraulic tank repaired  Rollers repaired and water alarm battery replaced	12/6/17  Fall 2018  3/2019	Accessibility Solutions, Inc. PO Box 3122, Syracuse NY 13220 518.731.6192
Water alarm	4/2015		On floor under elevator. Will sound if water rises in the shaft. (Sump pump is under elevator) Takes 9V battery, changed with each inspection.	Installed by Red Hook Plumbing following flood beneath elevator
3nd floor west room	Inadequate lighting. Closet walls and ceiling are crumbling. Floor beams may need to be sistered before books moved in and room used for public. Carpet must be removed. Electric is inadequate and 2-pronged. The front room on the 2nd floor is currently needed for staff work, everyday storage of office supplies, records, and program materials.		Update: 3-pronged outlets added 1/2019. But no replacement of wires inside walls was done.
Assistant Director Office	There is no heat or A/C. Inadequate lighting. Carpet to be removed.
3rd floor Bathroom	Tub to be removed, fixtures updated. Possible utility sink, shelves.		Update: new toilet 3/2019 following leak into main floor mystery section. Ceiling fixed with access panel.
Main Floor Front room, foyer, teen room	A/C, floors, lighting, rearranging of furniture, increased storage, SAM computers need more privacy and space. Middle room needs painting.
Teen room	Updated and repainted. Inadequate electric outlets.	2024	Plexiglass installed over lower alcove windows 1/2019 for safety after several panes broke.
Staircase	Strip old paint and retread

Part 3: Energy Efficiency 

LOCATION	DESCRIPTION	DATE OF COMPLETION	CONTRACTOR
Energy Audit	NYSERDA Flex Tech Audit	February 2013	L&S Energy Services, Inc. 58 Clifton Country RD Clifton Park NY 12065
	NYSERDA Audit	April 2024
Heat	Attic insulation – foam	April 2016	Above Standard Construction General Contractor 46 Broad ST West Hurley NY 12491
	Future – geothermal pump?
	Thermostats – programmable	Main floor unit replaced ~2020 2nd floor unit installed 2016
Lighting	Replaced all interior lighting with LED	Ongoing by attrition	ongoing
		January 2020 – Lighting upgrade by Lime Energy for energy efficiency
Windows	Audit recommends exterior storm windows – not compatible with historic building’s character on main octagon section.	New windows in Children’s Library have exterior storm windows. Put up each fall by handyman	Kevin Howe 10 Broadview LA Red Hook NY 12571 (845) 229-2202 kknowhowe@aol.com
A/C	Functioning fine	A/C installed 2nd floor three rooms  only 4/2016	Above Standard Construction
Attic	Insulated	4/2016	Above Standard Construction

Part 4: Prioritized Project List 

TOPIC	TIMING	DESCRIPTION	ESTIMATED COST
CHILDREN’S GARDEN	Spring/Summer 2026	Update children’s garden
WATER EFFICIENT FAUCETS	Summer 2026	Update sink and bathroom faucets to include flow reducers, aerators or similar water efficiency devices with WaterSense branding where possible and ensure ADA standards are met.
HUMIDITY CONTROL	Summer 2026	Assess options to control humidity throughout the building. Explore temporary solutions in advance of heat pump transition.
ELECTRIC REAR DOOR	Summer 2026	Install automated electric door at rear of building.
EXIT SIGN	Summer 2026	Install new exit sign over main entrance.
THIRD FLOOR OFFICE HEATING AND LIGHT	EOY 2026	Fix light in assistant director’s office. Connect to existing HVAC system.
THIRD FLOOR OFFICE CEILING REPAIR	2027	Sister ceiling and repair plaster or replace with drywall and paint.
STORAGE	2027	On property storage explored and unfeasible. Assess off property storage options.
HANDRAILS AND EDGING	2027-2028	Install handrails and edging along the building’s accessible ramp from the parking lot to the rear entrance. Increase landing size if required.
ENERGY EFFICIENT APPLICANCES	As needed	Replace all appliances when necessary with ENERGY STAR rated models
ELECTRIC OUTLETS	As needed	Rewire building to add more outlets, usb connections.
ELECTRIC HEAT CONVERSION	End of life of furnace	Replace oil furnace with electric-based heat source such as air-source or geothermal heat pump. Include humidity control in review of options.
FLOOR REPLACMENT	As needed	Replace wood floors throughout, were advised that at least first floor is end of life and cannot just be sanded and refinished again.
LAMPOST AND OUTDOOR LIGHTING	As needed	Review functionality and brightness of existing lamposts and outdoor lighting sources, change to LED instead of halogen if rewiring is required.
THIRD FLOOR OFFICE AND BATHROOM RENOVATIONS	Long term	Replace carpet. Improve electric outlets. Remove tub and reconfigure space. Assess possibility of ADA compliance.