CLERMONT TOWN BOARD MEETING

JUNE 4, 2007

The Clermont Town Board held its regular meeting on Monday, June 4, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those present were Councilman Harry Harned, Councilwoman Carol Lent, Councilman Richard Staats and Councilman Nolan. Supervisor Banks was absent. Also present were: Charles Larsen, Judith Neary, Garret O'Connor, Robert Desmond, Greg Fingar, Richard Roth of the Independent, Ray Tousey, Dagmar Payne, Elizabeth Mahar, Billy Cole, Dianne O'Neal and Dennis Palazzo.

Councilman Harned opened the meeting with the salute to the flag. Councilman Nolan noted a correction on Page 4 – first bullet – delete ‘have our currently’. Councilwoman Lent made a motion to accept the May minutes with one correction, as noted, seconded by Councilman Nolan. All in favor. So carried.

• Town Clerks report for May – Checks for $370.53 for General fund and $3621.76 for Trust and Agency were submitted. A motion was made to accept the Town Clerks report by Councilman Staats, seconded by Councilman Nolan.

• Resolution from Board of Supervisors - Mortgage Tax money of $48728.32 for period ending 12/31/06. This is a semiannual payment. The estimated revenue for this account in this year’s budget is $80,000.

• Received a letter from Sheldon Silver acknowledging our letter of support for Assembly Bill 2989 allowing collateral sources to offset damage awards for future cost or expenses in actions against public employers.
• Received a letter from Stephen Saland acknowledging our letter of support for Senate Bill 4164 regarding the same as above.
• Received a check from Tax Collector in the amount of $1985.65 for tax collected in February, March and April.
• Received check from the Office of the State Comptroller for $1735.00 for fines collected for the quarter ending 3/31/07.
• Received an application for job of sole assessor, which was not read at this time, as we have not advertised for the position.
• Notice from Town of Saugerties on a public hearing being held on June 6^th to amend the zoning law.
• Letter from Milan on public hearings repealing Local Law #12 and amending certain other sections of the law and on the Introductory resolution on the Freshwater Wetlands and Watercourse Protection Law.
• Letter from NYS Town Clerks Association on Mary Helen Shannon, Town Clerk receiving certification as Registered Municipal Clerk.
• Letter from Pine Plains Central School District – Election of Heather Boucher and Joann Wolfe to serve as Board of Education Trustees for the Pine Plains Central School District.
• Letter from NYS Real Property Tax Service on tentative equalization rate for 2007 at 73.09.

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• Councilman Nolan reported that the Germantown Comprehensive Plan committee will be having a presentation on aquifers in relation to environmental issues on June 18 at the activities center at Palatine Park.

• Dagmar Payne asked about the progress of the investigation by C. T. Male of the twenty- acre parcel. Councilman Harned reported that the preliminary data was turned into QC and resent to DEC last week. There will be no remediation plan until the State says what the options are. Once we have the final report from DEC we will be able to schedule a hearing. Councilman Nolan did review the map and documentation as requested last month, however, he asked if there was more information with the map, such as a summary report. Councilman Harned received the envelope with the maps from Supervisor Banks and that was just what he gave him.

• Councilman Harned also assured Dagmar that her name is on the list of adjoining landowners.

• Gregory Fingar asked if the County could be contacted about a piece of steel, which is sticking out on the Mill Road bridge and should be fixed before someone gets hurt on it or cuts a tire. Councilman Harned will ask our Highway Superintendent Jim Potts to contact the County.

• Councilman Nolan asked who is responsible for the bridge on Moore Road. It is believed that it is a Dutchess County bridge.

• Charles Larsen reported that tickets are ready for the Village Green barbecue on August 11^th. Joan Buser has sent out donation letters.

Keep Farming Committee – Judy Neary reported that they are waiting for the overlay maps from Soil and Water Conservation. They have combined the community (CAP) meeting with the Town (REGIONAL) meeting because this is a busy time for everyone. The committee meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Community House.

Town Well – Our engineer, Dan Wheeler, has suggested going back to the original surveyor to get the survey lines delineated. Estimates the costs to be approximately $1500. His office requested deeds on file with the Clerk. Supervisor Banks and Jim Potts met with Dan and walked the property. It was suggested to check the Planning Board files for a survey map when the lands were subdivided from Laverne Saulpaugh. Councilman Harned asked if the board would like to authorize Dan Wheeler to proceed with this because of the emergency nature. A motion was made by Councilman Nolan to proceed with the survey, if it is within the limits of the procurement policy. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Lent. All in favor. So carried.

Councilman Nolan would like to contact National Grid regarding the streetlight installation proposed for Route 9G and County Route 6. Robert Desmond’s concern was

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that there was discussion last month by residents who did not want the streetlight or don’t see the need for it. Councilwoman Lent would like to have additional information because there were people who seemed to be against it. Councilman Harned will get the contacts at National Grid for Councilman Nolan to contact.

• Councilwoman Lent has spoken with the County Historian Mary Howell and she has items that were given to her and she is donating to the Town. She and Louise Kalin will be setting up a display in the Community House for the barbecue. Betty Jane Harte is also interested in helping in the absence of her mother, our Town Historian Anne Poleschner.

The Steamboat Event at Clermont Historic site is the weekend following the barbecue, and Councilman Nolan suggested that possibly the display could be open on August 18^th and 19^th during that event. Councilwoman Lent can ask Mary Howell and Louise Kalin if they could do that.

Councilman Nolan noted the invoice from Dan Wheeler’s office regarding the highway garage and salt storage shed. He would like to see that we make a positive direction towards a new garage, such as exploring energy efficiency. There are also grants and incentives from the state for planning reimbursement. Councilman Harned agrees and we should be thinking about how we will use the twenty acres. Discussion followed on solar energy, pros and cons. Councilman Nolan will have information at the next meeting.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Lent, seconded by Councilman Staats to approve Trust and Agency abstract #5, vouchers #49-51 in the amount of $1,683.70. All in favor. So carried.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Lent, seconded by Councilman Staats to approve Highway abstract #6, vouchers #63-72 in the amount of $3,746.37. All in favor. So carried.

A motion was made by Councilman Nolan, seconded by Councilman Staats to approve General abstract #6, vouchers #148 – 184 in the amount of $20,666.23. All in favor. So carried.

A motion was made by Councilman Staats, seconded by Councilwoman Lent to move into executive session to discuss a possible litigation matter at 8:10 P.M.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Lent to come out of executive session at 8:30 P.M., seconded by Councilman Staats. All in favor. So carried.

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A motion was made by Councilwoman Lent, seconded by Councilman Staats that whatever grant signatures or correspondence may need to be signed, during the absence

of Supervisor Banks, that Councilman Harned be authorized to sign on his behalf. All in favor. So carried.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Lent, seconded by Councilman Staats that Councilman Harned be the second signature on all deposit accounts for the town. All in favor. So carried.

A motion was made to adjourn by Councilman Staats, seconded by Councilman Nolan at 8:35 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Helen Shannon, RMC

Town Clerk