Author: Kris Gildersleeve

Town of Clermont
Town Board Meeting
November 7th, 2022

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday November 7th, 2022 at the Town Hall. Those presents were Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute. Supervisor Staats was absent due to illness.

1. Call Meeting to Order @7PM by Councilman Desmond with the Pledge of Allegiance.
   • Moment of Silence observed for former town videographer Fred Cartier
   • Presentation of Flag to commemorate Veterans Day by Lauren Williams Commander of Jennings Willets American Legion Post 346. American Legion unable to have ceremony in Clermont however the local boy scouts are expected to Raise the Flag. Councilwoman Lusher Shute will be in attendance for the town.
2. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
   • Approval of October Minutes, Motion to accept by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried
3. Written communications/Mail review

Clerk Report

1. Total for General Fund $2350.84
2. Total for Trust & Agency $250.00
3. NYS Ag&Mkts $20.00
4. Col Co Treasurer/Solid Waste $14.00
5. Total report for October 2022 $2634.84
6. Mail Review
   • Reminder to Town Board Association of Towns Conference in February
   • Solid Waste news-Eliminating $1 tags for Garbage disposal
   • KISS-Keeping Identities of Seniors Safe-Shredding bin will be available during regular business hours at Town Hall 11/28/22 through 12/9/22
7. Web Committee-None

4. Committee Reports and Updates
   • Bob-Report on Highway department-
   • Lindsey
     • Estimate for fall clean up $2493.75-Discussion regarding selection process etc. Motion made to accept estimate by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in favor.
     • Multiple estimates for groundskeeping for 2023
     • Park Committee would like to present at December Meeting
     • Generous Donor has pledged $5000 for matching donations through December 1st. The committee has raised so far ~ $1000.

1. Kris
   • Updates have been done on website with multiple announcements
2. Dawn-
   • Will provide update in December

5. Old Business
   • Mary Howard provided update on progress for Comprehensive Plan-
     • Community Get together Pot Luck Dinner November 17th 7-9 PM at Clermont Firehouse Route 9G
     • Survey has been distributed via mail with QR code

6. New Business
   • 2023 Budget-Public Hearing completed prior to Board meeting
     • Councilman Desmond read the Budget Highlights-Motion made to accept 2023 budget by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in favor.
     • Tractor Purchase approximately $113,000. Motion to approve by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor
     • Surplus of old tractor when new tractor is functional. Motion to approve Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson

7. Supervisors Report- NONE
   • Village Green will be hosting the election day dinner on Tuesday, November 8th at community house. Ham, Scalloped Potatoes Carrots and Desert 4-7PM.

8. Motion To Pay Abstracts
   • Motion to pay General abstract #11 Vouchers #268-300 $26,173.43 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
   • Motion to pay Highway abstract #11 Vouchers #108-115 $7,088.63 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
   • Motion to pay General Prepaid abstract #11A Vouchers #265-267 $215.49 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
   • Motion to pay Trust & Agency abstract #7 Voucher #18-20 $2,103.48 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

Public Communication/Comments to Board-

A thank you from town resident Phyllis Heiko to the Town Board for their continued support of the Park Committee. It is the Town Boards responsibility to continue to financially take care of the Park.

Ray Tousey-Read information provided by Livingston Neighbors Assoc regarding Pleasantvale Bridge and the expected schedule for replacement.

Mary Howard has asked for the old Green/Metal very Heavy table be replaced-Provided estimates.

Motion to adjourn at 7:50PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

TOWN OF CLERMONT
PUBLIC HEARING 2023 BUDGET
NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The Clermont Town Board held the 2023 Budget Public Hearing on Monday, November 7. 2022 at 6:45 P.M. at the Town Hall.

Those in attendance were Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher-Shute. Supervisor Staats Absent due to illness.

Councilman Desmond opened the public hearing for the 2023 Budget and read the 2023 budget Highlights.

Total Budget $1,094,642

General Budget $566,877

Highway Budget $527,765

~ $29,000 budgeted from general and highway fund balances

Tax rate per thousand .36 Down from .43

No tax increase 2023

Arpa funds allocated for New truck and Comprehensive Plan-All Arpa funds used

New Tractor budgeted $113,000

Turkey Hill Road repairs $100,00

Councilman Desmond opened up the floor for any comments or questions on the 2023 budget.

No public comments.

The hearing was closed at 6:49 P.M.

Town of Clermont
Monthly Meeting
October 3rd, 2022

1. Call Meeting to Order @7PM by Supervisor Staats with the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
   • Approval of September minutes, Motion to accept by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried
3. Written communications/Mail review

Clerk Report

1. Total for General Fund $3667.02
2. Total for Trust & Agency $2158.50
3. NYS Ag&Mkts $4.00
4. Total report for September 2022 $5829.50
5. Mail Review-Office for the Aging Public Notice will be posted at Town Hall
6. Web Committee-None

4. Committee Reports and Updates
   • Bob-Report on Highway department-
     • Will be ordering new tractor, working with Gallatin-will look into municipal agreement
     • Remembering Charles Larsen and recognizing his past service-He has been gone 10 Years
   • Lindsey
     • No meeting for park committee yet
     • Kiosks are up-discussion on placement
     • Discussion regarding Hettling Park street sign-Will be replaced and placed on same posts as other sign

• Kris
  • Nothing to report
• Dawn-
  • Stencil Project-Great job done by all, additional will be done in coming weeks.
  • Thomas Shannon Germantown Historian-Thank you for the great job on historic markers
  • Latest Grant should be decided ~ December 1st. Significant reports have been written to assist with the Grant applications-Thank to you to all.

5. Old Business
   • Mary Howard provided update on progress-Meeting to be held on 2nd Monday at 7PM. Finalizing Survey to be sent Late Oct. Early Nov.
   • Turkey Hill -Road is safe and work will proceed
   • Town re assessment will happen for 2024 full re-evaluation

6. New Business
   • BAR appointment-Ripley Hathaway has been re-appointed for a term of 10/1/22 through 9/30/27
   • 2023 Preliminary Budget Motion to accept by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor So Carried
   • Public Hearing for 2023 Budget on November 7th, 2022 at 6:45PM immediately following by Town Board Monthly meeting.
7. Supervisors Report-
   • Additional Thank you to Tom Shannon for painting of the historic markers
   • Thank you to Highway department for placement of the purple heart signs.
   • Thank you to Tyler for the repairs needed and completed for the community house.

8. Motion To Pay Abstracts
   • Motion to pay General abstract #10 Vouchers #239-264 $12,832.64 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
   • Motion to pay General Prepaid abstract #10A Vouchers #235-238 $288.90 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
   • Motion to pay Trust & Agency abstract #6 Voucher #15-17 $112.47 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
   • Motion to pay Highway abstract #10 Vouchers #101-107 $4902.31 By Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

Public Communication/Comments To Board-

• A thank you from town resident Phyllis Heiko to the Town Board for their continued support of the Park Committee.

Motion to adjourn at 7:37PM by Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals
1795 Route 9
Germantown, New York 12526

September 28, 2022

The Clermont ZBA held its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending were Hank Himelright, Luke Kumburis, Don Van Wagner, Lee Gallant, and Ben Peacock.

Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, July 27, 2022. A motion was made by Ben Peacock, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to approve the July 2022 minutes. All in favor. So carried. An August 2022 meeting was not held.

Bruce Potts, 57 Banks Lane, Tax ID #180.-1-5.5, motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Lee Gallant, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for the application for an accessory apartment. All in favor. So carried. With no comments from the public, motion was made to by Lee Gallant, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Luke Kumburis, to approve the application. All in favor So carried. All in favor. So carried.

Joyful Acres, 485 Lasher Road, Tax Map ID# 200.-1-1.200, represented by Andy Diddio of Taconic Engineering, came before the Board seeking an amendment to the Special Use Permit, requesting the hours permitting food trucks to be increased to coincide with the normal business hours of the Brewery. Currently food trucks are allowed 12 times per month. Motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Don Van Wagner, a Public Hearing is not needed for this amendment and to approve the amendment for extended food truck hours based on the notes from the August 2022 Planning Board meeting. All in favor. So carried.

Jeanette and Dennis Nesel, Germantown Beer Farm, 320 County Route 6, Tax ID #190.-1-8-200, came before the Board seeking to add a 13’x60’ tasting room to an existing barn. The Board will conduct a site visit October 1, 2022. Motion was made by Ben Peacock, seconded by Lee Gallant, to accept the application as complete and schedule a Public Hearing for October 26, 2022. All in favor. So carried.

With no other business, motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:30pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M Webber
Secretary

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD

September 14, 2022

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Tom Jantzen, Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller, and Nathan Hempel. Matthew Griesemer and Scott Owen, Attorneys for the Town, were also in attendance.

After review of the August 10, 2022 minutes, a motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried.

Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing. All in favor. So carried.

Southwood Property LLC, 726 Woods Road, Tax ID #179.000-1-33, represented by Mitchell Khosrova, came before the Board for a Public Hearing. Mitchell Khosrova read a letter requesting the following changes to the original Site Plan: Lower the number of events to 8 per year, the number of guests would remain at 150, and the events would be extended to 11:00pm. John Marvin, who resides across the river, requested the time remain at 10:30pm and for the Applicant to post the scheduled events for the awareness of the neighbors. He also requested the permit for the current owner not be transferred to a new owner should the property be sold. Discussion was held comparing 8 events per year ending at 11:00pm vs 10 events ending at 10:30 pm and the posting the scheduled events for the benefit of the neighboring property owners. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to close the Public Hearing and and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried. Matthew Griesemer will draft a resolution for approval by the Board. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, for a conditional approval subject to the approval of the Resolution. All in favor. So carried.

Josephine Barraco, represented by Steve Barraco, 1429 State Route 9, corner of Quail Lane, Tax ID #191.4-2-28, motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to keep the Public Hearing open.

Bruce Potts, 57 Banks Lane, Tax ID #180.-1-5.5, motion was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing. All in favor. So carried. The Applicant is requesting approval for an accessory apartment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. Matthew Griesemer read SEQRA. Motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to declare a negative impact SEQRA. Motion to approve the application for the accessory apartment was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller. All in favor. So carried.

Jeanette and Dennis Nesel, Germantown Beer Farm, 320 County Route 6, Tax ID #190.-1-8-200, came before the Board seeking to add a tasting room to an existing barn. Motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Ron Miller, to accept the application as complete and schedule a Public Hearing for October 12,2022. All in favor. So carrie.

Micah Geraghty, Cedar Hill Road, Tax ID #191.1-1-87, is seeking a
Minor Subdivision of 28.22 acres from 1 parcel to 4 parcels. A letter from the Town Engineer was read followed by the Board’s discussion regarding recommendations from the Engineer. The Applicant will return with more information.

With no further business, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:30pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town of Clermont
Monthly Meeting
September 6th, 2022

1. Call Meeting to Order @7PM by Supervisor Staats with the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
   • Approval of August minutes, Motion to accept by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried
3. Written communications/Mail review
   • Total for General Fund $4307.52
   • Total for Trust & Agency $1002.05
   • NYS Ag&Mkts & Col Co Solid Waste $24.00
   • Total report for August 2022 $5333.57
   • Mail Review-None
   • Web Committee-None
4. Committee Reports and Updates
   • Bob-Report on Highway department-
     • Green Park sign on Highway Councilman Desmond would like it replaced, unable to see the signage as is and feels the requirements are not being met for the Park without this sign. Further discussion will take place at the October meeting.
   • Lindsey
     • Nothing to Report (Park update Old Business)
   • Kris
     • Building inspector has indicated he would like a desktop computer
   • Dawn-
     • Received word of a possible Election Day dinner this year.
     • New Grant being worked on that is due at the End of September-This grant does not require a match.

5. Old Business
   • Pleasantvale Bridge-No significant update-County funding 100% and should go out to bid in the spring with work beginning Summer of 2023. Supervisor Staats will send details to Councilman Gildersleeve for website.
   • Turkey Hill -2nd Highway superintendent met with CPL engineers and was quoted $12000 for site prep work Motion to approve by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor So Carried
   • Comprehensive Plan-Mary Howard provided updates. 2 pop up events completed, Comment boards are at Town Hall.
   • Park Update-
     • Matching donation by December 1st
     • Kiosk & Sign posts being installed
     • Wording of entrance sign panel for Clermont park-Motion to approve by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve, All in Favor So Carried
     • Request to hire professional landscape company -Park Committee to get quotes and investigate options.
     • Request to hire Justin to install potty enclosure and bike rack-Maximum 2 days @ $500 per day. Motion to approve by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson, All in Favor So Carried
     • Sept 17 & 18 cleanup and chalk marking
     • Grant for clean out of Vernal Pool, soil and wildflower seed back meadows.
     • Off Leash dogs-Supervisor Staats to investigate other Local Town Park Rules
   • Assessments/Taxes-Increased assessed Values 20% and still way undervalued. Example of decreased taxes for Germantown School taxes ~$100. Awaiting quote from County for new assessments.
   • Phone System-GTel would like to update phone systems-pending quote
   • Check from old Chipper $7100

6. New Business
   • Brownfields-Quote $6620.00- Motion to approve by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve, All in Favor So Carried
   • Resolution #44 of 2022 Hudson River Valley Greenway Grant for Comprehensive Plan in the amount of $10,000 with a cash Match of $16,060. Motion to approve by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, All in Favor So Carried
   • Budget Meeting for 2023-Scheduled for 9/20 6PM and 9/27 if necessary.
7. Supervisors Report-Nothing to report
8. Motion To Pay Abstracts
   • Motion to pay Trust & Agency abstract #5 Voucher #13 & 14 $1738.00 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried
   • Motion to pay General Prepaid abstract #9A Vouchers #202-208 $678.66 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried
   • Motion to pay General abstract #9 Vouchers #209-234 $10.767.73 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve All in Favor. So carried
   • Motion to pay Highway abstract #9 Vouchers #87-100 $12,697.37 By Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson All in Favor. So carried.

Public Communication/Comments To Board-

• Mary Howard-Mentioned Habitat for Humanity/Helping Hands
• Supervisor Staats thanked Mary Howard for her continued support of the Town and its Parks.

Motion to adjourn at 8PM by Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk