The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller, Jesse Cutaia, Mary Howard, and Nathan Hempel. Matthew Griesemer, Town Attorney, was also in attendance.
After review of the February 14, 2023 minutes, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller to approve the minutes as corrected. All in favor. So carried.
Dianne O’Neal returned to report the outcome of her quest to merge 3 parcels. She reported Columbia County Real Property approved the merging of the 3 parcels. No further action was needed.
With no further business, a motion was made by Jesse Cutaia, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:55pm.
Respectfully submitted, Desiree M. Webber, Secretary
The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 4th at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute. Councilwoman Brownson was not present.
Call Meeting to Order @7:00 with the Pledge of Allegiance Led by Supervisor Staats
Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
Approval of February meeting minutes, Motion to accept by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried
Written communications/Mail review
Clerk Report
Total for General Fund $527.00
NYS Ag&Mkts $10.00
Columbia County Solid Waste $ 23.00
Total report for February 2024 $560.00
Mail Review-NONE
Correspondence for Web Committee-NONE
Committee Reports and Updates
Bob -Highway report
New tractor -Arrived, Tyler, Adom and Pat are happy with it and it is working well. Motion made by Councilman Desmond to surplus the old tractor, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried
Lindsey-Playground committee hopeful to have a presentation to the board soon.
Kris-Allstate checked in to see how we are with the new printer-some concerns discussed and Kris will follow up.
State conference- Standout communications regarding solar farms and several communities voicing concern regarding large solar farms on thousands of acres of farmlands. Suggestion is to reach out to your local legislator. Town of Clermont does have restrictions in place.
Website Updates-Assessment documentation will be uploaded soon
Dawn-not present however she did provide a list of Donors via email for the Park Fundraiser. Supervisor Staats read the list of donors.
Chris Nolan requested to speak about the artifacts and that he would be conferencing with 2 members of the Tribal community.
Old Business
Columbia Greene Humane Society Boarding-Contract Received. Motion to accept the contract and approve signature was made by Councilwoman Lusher Shute and Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So Carried
Turkey Hill Road Repair-Estimated cost should be ~ $82,000 vs original estimate of $350,000. There will be a possible road closure needed for safety 3-4 wks. Possible Start in June when the weather is Dry.
Stahl Bridge/Pleasantvale Road Work will be started soon.
Park Update-Packet provided to Board with Estimated costs.
Seeds design did not provide estimated cost for spring clean up
Lehans provided full estimate
Motion made by Councilwoman Lusher Shute and Seconded by Supervisor Staats to accept Lehans estimated costs in the amount of $9675.00 for Park Maintenance services for 2024. Councilman Gildersleeve and Councilman Desmond Both abstained.
New Business
Comprehensive Plan meeting Monday, March 11th 7PM
RFP-Painting of Community House will be posted for Bids due April 1st. April 1st bids will be opened.
Updated Sexual Harassment policy received from Attorney. Resolution 40 of 2024 presented as updated policy. Motion to accept updated policy made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So Carried
Supervisors Report-
Columbia County Solid Waste-Increase in Scale minimum to $20.00, Increased disposal fee for Tires, mattresses etc. New Fees are posted on Solid Waste website. May 4th is the next Hazardous Material Collection day.
Motion To Pay Abstracts
Motion to pay Prepaid General abstract #3A Vouchers #42-44 $541.13 By Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilwoman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to pay Highway abstract #3 Voucher #10-18 $121,748.80 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to pay General abstract #3 Vouchers #45-73 $9,451.20 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
Public Communication/Comments to Board-None
Motion to enter executive session at 8:02PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried. No Further town business will be conducted after executive session. Motion to exit executive session at 8:13PM by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So Carried
Motion to adjourn at 8:14PM by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.
Respectfully submitted. Tracey J Gallant Town Clerk
Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals 1795 Route 9 Germantown, New York 12526
February 28, 2024
The Clermont ZBA held its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending were Hank Himelright, 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, January 24, 2024. A motion was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Lee Gallant, to approve the January 2024 minutes. All in favor. So carried.
Anna Mclellan, 324 Pleasantvale Road, Tax ID #120.-1-13.2, came before the Board seeking a 5’ variance for an access driveway. Martin Willms, representing the Applicant, stated the Clermont Highway Department has been consulted by the Applicant. Motion was made by Ben Peacock, seconded by Lee Gallant, to accept the application as presented. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to schedule a Public Hearing for the March 27, 2024 meeting of the ZBA. All in favor. So carried.
With no other business, motion was made by Ben Peacock, seconded by Lee Gallant, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:05pm.
Respectfully submitted, Desiree M. Webber, Secretary
The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Jennifer Phillips, Tom Jantzen, Ron Miller, Jesse Cutaia, Mary Howard, and Nathan Hempel. After review of the January 10, 2023 minutes, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried.
There was no old business.
Billy Cole, 9G North Storage, 3671 Route 9G, Tax ID # 190.-1-31, came before the Board with updates on the proposed site plan amendment for the previously approved storage units. Constructing 2 of the storage units as climate control and adding U-Haul Rentals are part of the proposed amendment. The Applicant will return next month with the revised site plan.
Dianne O’Neal came before the Board regarding merging 3 parcels. She was advised a new deed with descriptions will be required. She will confer with the surveyor of the property.
With no further business, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Mary Howard, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:30pm.
Respectfully submitted, Desiree M. Webber, Secretary
Town of Clermont Town Board Meeting February 5th, 2024
The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 5th at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute. Deputy Clerk Lee Gallant was Clerk of the meeting.
Call Meeting to Order @7:00 with the Pledge of Allegiance Led by Supervisor Staats
Presentation by Suzette Booy-Director of Real Property and Cheryl Kaszluga-Assessor for the Town of Clermont.
Update regarding process of revaluation-Last done in the Town of Clermont 2019
Last year the equalization rate at 75%, state indicates trending increase sales in area.
Inventory letters were sent out several months ago to assist with evaluation
Preliminary values will be mailed out ~ March 1st. This notice is an assessment disclosure notice, It will display hypothetical projected taxes for Town, County and School. Changes can be expected based on County and School rates.
Evaluation is to make sure that everyone is assessed fairly.
June 4th is the Board of Assessment review for Grievances-each resident is provided 10 minutes to present
Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
Approval of Organizational and January meeting minutes, Motion to accept by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried
Written communications/Mail review
Clerk Report
Total for General Fund $1496.63
NYS Ag&Mkts $11.00
Columbia County Solid Waste $ 90.00
Total report for January 2024 $1597.63
Mail Review-NONE
Correspondence for Web Committee-NONE
Committee Reports and Updates
Bob -Highway report
New tractor will be in soon
Lindsey-Playground meeting Sunday the 11th.
Kris-Nothing to report
Dawn-All 3 AED’s are in. Saved over $1650 dollars in sales. Possible to have some training/overview.
January 15th was the deadline for Bank of Greene County Grant. Submitted and we should hear in April with receipt of money in July.
Comp Plan will be submitted for $10,000 Grant
Old Business
Columbia Greene Humane Society Boarding-Will send contract
Turkey Hill Road Repair-Met with County Highway/Tyler and engineers. Will need to rent excavator for the project-County will present an estimate for the excavator and additional costs. County is very confident that it can be done, awaiting estimates and is expected soon and to come in less than originally expected. Work is hopeful to start May or June.
Park Donation-Thank you to Mary Shannon for last months donation-Next Month we will have a full list of donations
Sales Tax Revenue-4th quarter $156,986.00 just down slightly from last years 4th quarter. $620,108.00 for the year considerably more than budgeted. Help to fund our budget, no tax increase in Town for 15 Years. Spending local helps our Town.
Policy review-County will no longer review policies, reached out to attorney-He will review. County will do Sexual Harassment training.
Park Update-Pricing for Major spring cleanup, Starting April regular maintenance. Pricing increased. 30% increase over last year. Additional estimates are needed.
New Business
Resolution Review of Books for Tax Collector, Town Clerk, Supervisor and the Court- Motion made to approve Resolution 39 of 2024 to accept and approve the review of the Books by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in favor. So carried.
Supervisors Report-Nothing further than already discussed
Motion To Pay Abstracts
Motion to pay Prepaid General abstract #2A Vouchers #14-16 $475.51 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to pay Highway abstract #2 Voucher #2-9 $11,301.73 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to pay Trust & Agency abstract #1 Voucher #1 $65.50 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to pay General abstract #2 Vouchers #17-41 $20,668.03 By Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
Public Communication/Comments to Board-None
Comprehensive Plan update by Mary Howard
Beginning work on Zoning updates -Hopefully done by July
Monthly meeting 2nd Monday
– Next meeting February 12th.
Motion to adjourn at 8:08PM by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve All in Favor. So carried.
Respectfully submitted. Tracey J Gallant Town Clerk
The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Jennifer Phillips, Tom Jantzen, Ron Miller, Jesse Cutaia, and Nathan Hempel. After review of the December 13, 2023 minutes, motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Jennifer Phillips to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried.
There was no old business.
Dan Russell came before the Board seeking information regarding 2 lots which are separated by 1800’ but have the same tax ID #. He was referred to the County Real Property office for the process of obtaining a new Tax ID#.
With no further business, a motion was made byJesse Cutaia, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:05pm.
Respectfully submitted, Desiree M. Webber, Secretary
Town of Clermont Town Board Meeting January 2nd, 2024
The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute.
Call Meeting to Order @7:30 PM immediately following the organizational meeting by Supervisor Staats
In attendance was Nina Fingar from Fingar insurance to answer questions regarding the increase cost of the insurance for the Town. The increase can be attributed to an increase in property coverage and inflation in cost of replacement materials.
Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
Approval of November Minutes, Motion to accept by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor So Carried
Approval of Year end 2023 Minutes. Motion to accept by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried
Written communications/Mail review
Clerk Report
Total for General Fund $329.51
NYS Ag&Mkts $7.00
Columbia County Solid Waste $ 138.00
Total report for December 2023 $474.51
Mail Review-Keep Information of Seniors Safe (K.I.S.S)
Program Dates for 2024, March 11th-22nd, June 17th-June 28th, August 12th-August 23rd and November 18th-November 29th.
New Transfer Station policy and costs
NYS DOT – Response to request for speed Reduction Route 9 from current reduced speed to Town Line. Denied for both Clermont and Livingston.
Web Committee-None
Vote on Comprehensive Plan-
Resolution 38-2024 Comprehensive Plan update and Negative declaration
Motion made to adopt Comprehensive Plan Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Town Board polled. All in favor. So Carried.
Councilwoman Lusher Shute-Thank you to all the participants that invested time into drafting this plan.
Meetings will resume 2nd Monday of the Month Starting in February.
Committee Reports and Updates
Bob-Report on Highway department-
Significant Rain and Flooding handled by Highway department
Lindsey
Fundraising raised approximately $5400.00
Playground committee Clermont Plays did not have a meeting. Reviewing and comparing a couple of different companies
Dawn-
AED’s currently on sale additional $550 off bringing cost to $2085. Motion to purchase 2 additional for the added cost savings made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So Carried
Bank of Greene County Grant due on the 18th.
Kris
Antivirus available from existing purchase from end of 2022
Old Business
Turkey Hill Road-Possibly to be completed by Intermunicipal agreement with the county
Park Donation-Thank you to Mary Howard for her matching donation. Additional donation received from Mary Helen Shannon.
Bid Opening 11/9/23
Project start March/2024
Project completion November/2024
Stahl Bridge/Pleasantvale- Expected start time is spring with completion possibly in November of 2024.
Supervisors Report-
Motion To Pay Abstracts
Motion to pay General abstract #1 Vouchers #1-13 $25,200.44 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to pay Highway abstract #1 Voucher #1 $4,567.79 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
Public Communication/Comments to Board-None
Motion to adjourn at 8:26PM by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve All in Favor. So carried.
Respectfully submitted. Tracey J Gallant Town Clerk
First Monday of every month at 7:00 P.M. In the case of Monday holidays or cancellations due to inclement weather, the meetings will be held on the Tuesday after the 1st Monday.
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #02-2024
Town Board Meeting Rules and Regulations
Call to order
Salute of Flag
Acceptance of the minutes of the previous meeting
Written communications to the Town Board:
Town Clerk Report
Mail Review
Committee Reports and Updates
Old Business
New Business
Supervisors Report
Pay Abstracts
Public Comment/Communication – Public comments will be taken at the end of the meeting at the discretion of the Supervisor, unless engaged during the meeting.
Adjournment
Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #03-2024
Naming Official Newspaper
Register Star
Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #04-2024
Naming Bank for Deposits
1. Supervisor Bank of Greene County
2. Town Clerk Bank of Greene County
3. Tax Collector Bank of Greene County
4. Justice Christensen Bank of Greene County
5. Justice Banks Bank of Greene County
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #05-2024
Authorize Town Supervisor to appoint a bookkeeper.
Pursuant to Section 29 of the Town Law
Necessary for proper conduct of Town Affairs
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #06-2024
Authorize Town Supervisor to temporarily invest idle monies in accordance with the Town Investment policy (General Municipal Law, Section 11)
Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #07-2024
Appoint Official Dog Shelter
Columbia Greene Humane Society
Round Top Animal Hospital 71 Palatine Park Road, Suite 8 Germantown, New York 12526 (518) 537-7387
Motion made by Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #08-2024
Appoint Official Dog Control Officer at the Budgeted Amount.
Desiree Webber
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #09-2024
Authorize Town Justices to hire a Court Stenographer when necessary.
For a proper record of testimony
Within limit of 2024 budget
Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #10-2024
Appoint Town Historian
Dawn Brownson
Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #11-2024
Appoint Code Enforcement Officer
Eli Fieser at Annual Salary of $15,000.00 Deputy Code Enforcement Officer at $100.00 per month, if needed. (Appointed by Code Enforcement Officer)
Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #12-2024
Appoint Town Attorney (for Town, Planning & Zoning Boards, Assessor) (Within 2024 budget limits) Freeman-Howard, P.C., Hudson, New York
Motion made by Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #13-2024
Appoint Town Engineer
CPL (Clark Patterson Lee)
Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #14-2024
Designate Official Representatives to Association of Towns Annual Meeting Supervisor Staats and Councilman Gildersleeve
Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #15-2024
Establish 67 Cents Per Mile Rate for official Town Travel. (Per Federal Guidelines)
Motion made by Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #16-2024
Authorize Town Supervisor to sign 2024 State and Local Youth Contracts
Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #17-2024
Appoint Registrar of Vital Statistics Tracey Gallant
Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #18-2024
Re-appoint Laurence Saulpaugh, Chair of the Planning Board Re-appoint Mary Howard, Deputy Chairman.
Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #20-2024
Re-appoint James (Hank) Himelright, III, Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals Appoint Luke Kumburis – Deputy Chairman
Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #21-2024
Re-appoint Desiree Webber Zoning Board Secretary
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #22-2024
Town Clerk’s appointments for Deputy Clerk and Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics – Connie Campisi and Lee Gallant
Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #23-2024
Town Highway Superintendent’s appointment for Deputy Highway Superintendent – Adom Lawyer
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #24-2024
Town Supervisor’s appointment for Deputy Supervisor Robert Desmond for term of January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #25-2024
Town Supervisor’s appointment for Budget Officer Raymond J. Staats
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #26-2024
Town Supervisor’s appointment for Town Bookkeeper Brian Fitzgerald, CPA, PC
Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #27-2024
Town Board Committees
CHAIR
CO-CHAIR
Auditing
All Town Board Members
Building & Grounds
Robert Desmond
Raymond Staats
Cable TV, Internet Networking
Kris Gildersleeve
Lindsey Lusher Shute
Grants
Dawn Brownson
Lindsey Lusher Shute
Highway
Robert Desmond
Raymond Staats
Insurance
All Town Board Members
Legal
Raymond Staats
Planning, Zoning and Board of Assessment Review
Robert Desmond
Lindsey Lusher Shute
Recreation and Community Event
Kris Gildersleeve
Dawn Brownson
Village Green Committee – Easter Egg Hunt – Barbecue – Election Day Dinner – Holiday Program
Liaison to Town Board – Tami Connolly
School Liaison
Dawn Brownson
Lindsey Lusher Shute
Parkland Use
Robert Desmond
Lindsey Lusher Shute
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #28-2024
Appoint Kris Gildersleeve Webmaster for Clermont’s website
Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #29-2024
Appoint representatives to the Columbia County Office for Aging for the term of
January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.
Appointments to be determined at a later date
RESOLUTION #30-2024
Re-appoint members of the Board of Ethics for the term of January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.
Mary Howard
Susan Rifenburgh
Tracey Gallant
Ray Tousey
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #31-2024
Re-appoint Ronald Miller to the Planning Board for a seven-year term, January 1, 2024- December 31, 2030.
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson
All in favor – So carried
Re-appoint Ben Peacock Provisionally to the Zoning Board for a five-year term, January 1, 2024- December 31, 2028.
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #32-2024
Accept 2024 Salaries stated in the 2024 Budget, as follows:
OFFICE
SALARY
PAY BASIS
Supervisor
$ 5,800.00/yr
Monthly Payroll
Councilpersons (4)
$ 2,700.00/yr
Monthly Payroll
Town Justice
$ 5,900.00/yr
Monthly Payroll
Town Justice
$ 5,900.00/yr
Monthly Payroll
Town Clerk
$ 9,200.00/yr
Monthly Payroll
Deputy Town Clerk
$ 20.00 hr.
Monthly per hour
Tax Collector
$ 4,900.00/yr
Monthly Payroll
Highway Superintendent
$56,580.00/yr
Bi-weekly Payroll
Certified Assessor
$16,500.00/yr
Monthly Payroll
Court Clerk (1)
$ 400.00/mo
Monthly Payroll
Code Enforcement Officer
$15,000.00/yr
Monthly Payroll
Deputy Code Enforcement Officer
$ 100.00/mo
as needed
Town Custodian
$ 2,000/yr
Monthly Payroll
Assessment Review Board Mtg. Additional time
$ 100.00/day Minimum Wage
By Voucher By Voucher
Secretary – BAR
Minimum Wage
By Voucher
Zoning Chairperson
$ 1,150.00/yr
Yearly Payroll *
Planning Chairperson
$ 1,150.00/yr
Yearly Payroll *
Zoning Co-Chairperson
$ 950.00/yr
Yearly Payroll *
Planning Co-Chairperson
$ 950.00/yr
Yearly Payroll *
Zoning Members
$ 900.00/yr
Yearly Payroll *
Planning Members
$ 900.00/yr
Yearly Payroll *
Zoning Secretary
$ 1,100.00/yr
Yearly Payroll *
Planning Secretary
$ 1,100.00/yr
Yearly Payroll *
Trial Juror
Minimum Wage
By Voucher
Dog Control Officer
$ 375.00/mo
Monthly Payroll
*If any Planning or Zoning Board member is absent for more than two meetings, that members salary will be reduced by $100.00 for each additional absence. Alternate members of the Planning and Zoning Board will be paid $50.00 per meeting when called upon to participate by the Chairperson.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Full Time
Bi-weekly Payroll
Part Time ( Summer )
Minimum Wage
Bi-weekly Payroll
Part Time ( Winter )
Minimum Wage
Bi-weekly Payroll
Deputy Highway Superintendent
$1,000/yr
½ in June, ½ in December
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
Resolution #33 -2024 – Town of Clermont Fee Schedule for Building Department Fees and Zoning and Planning Fees.
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
Resolution #34-2024 – Town of Clermont Official Undertaking of Municipal Officers
Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve.
All in favor – So carried
Resolution #35-2024 – Agreement between the Clermont Town Board with the Canaan Fellowship for the use of the Clermont Community House for the period January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 according to the terms and conditions of the lease.
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson
All in favor – So carried
Resolution #36-2024 – Agreement between the Clermont Town Board and Columbia Greene Humane Society to act as kennels for the town for the period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
NO AGREEMENT YET
Resolution #37-2024 – Agreement between the Clermont Town Board and Round Top Animal Hospital to act as kennels for the town for the period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
NO AGREEMENT YET
These agreements will be reviewed with the other policies of the Town.
Review Highway Personnel Policy (Note Changes if Any)
Review Procurement Policy (Note Changes if Any)
Review Fixed Assets
Review Investment Policy (Note Changes if Any)
Sexual Harassment Policy
Code of Ethics
Cash Management
Emergency Preparedness Plan
Review Road Bonds (If any)
Review Other Bonds (If any)
Review Workplace Violence Policy
Set time and date to review books and records of Town Clerk, Town Justices, Tax Collector and Supervisor on Saturday, January 20th 2024 Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
A motion was made to adjourn the organizational meeting and enter into the regular meeting by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
Respectfully submitted, Tracey J Gallant Town Clerk
Town of Clermont 2023-year end meeting Agenda Date: December 26, 2023
Call Meeting to Order 6:30PM Supervisor Raymond Staats with the Pledge of Allegiance. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson. Councilwoman Lusher Shute was not in attendance.
Committee Reports
Councilman Desmond-Flooding reported on both Buckwheat Bridge Road and Ford Road in the most recent storm
Councilwoman Brownson-~ $5400 raised in the Park Fundraiser, Fundraiser open until 12/31/23
Councilman Gildersleeve-Computer anti-virus available for download on town equipment.
Supervisor Staats-Fingar Insurance unable to attend for presentation, Quote provided was for $21,481 Increase of ~ $1200.00. Supervisor Staats will request that they come and present at the Organizational meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Supervisor Staats introduced the following Budget Amendments and Transfers to balance the accounts:
General Budget Amendment #1 of 2023 to balance accounts in the General Fund in the amount of $ 70,539.00 Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in favor. So carried.
Highway Budget Amendment #1 of 2023 to balance accounts in the Highway Fund in the amount of $ 109,574.00 Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in favor. So carried
Motion To Pay Abstracts
Motion to pay General abstract #13 Vouchers #331-345 $16358.12 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to pay Highway abstract #13 Vouchers # 148-157 $8,373.00 By Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to pay Trust & Agency abstract #6 Voucher #13 $589.50 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to pay General Prepaid abstract #13A Vouchers #328-330 $556.44 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
Resident and Comp Plan Committee Chairperson Mary Howard provided a reminder of Comprehensive Plan presentation on Tuesday, January 2nd 6PM and Public Hearing @ 6:30PM. Park Fundraising update amount $5431. Mary Howard provided match check in the amount of $5000 to Supervisor Staats.
Motion to adjourn at 6:54 PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
A motion was made to re-open the meeting at 7:08 PM for unattended business.
A motion was made by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve to transfer $50,000.00 to Highway Capital Reserve 9950.9 All in favor. So carried.
A motion was made to adjourn by Councilman Gildersleeve, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson at 7:09 P.M. All in favor. So carried.
Respectfully submitted. Tracey J Gallant Town Clerk
