Author: Kris Gildersleeve

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
February 12, 2025

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Ron Miller, Nathan Hempel, Mary Howard, Jennifer Phillips, Jesse Cutaia, and Tom Jantzen.

After review of the January 8, 2024 minutes, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried.

Ray Tousey, 1783 Route 9 – Tax Map ID#181.3-1-6.110, came before the Board regarding activities at the building known as the Tin Barn. A notice was received by the Planning Board from NY State informing the Board of a permit application being submitted for the sale of alcoholic beverages during events at the Tin Barn. The Tin Barn, which has been rented to a secondary party for regularly scheduled events which includes the sale of beer, wine, and hard cider. The Board requested a copy of an approved NY State permit allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages during the events.

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 8:25pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town Board Meeting
February 3rd, 2025

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 3rd at the Town Hall immediately following the public hearing for the proposed Town of Clermont Comprehensive Plan. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute

1. Meeting called to Order @7:00 with the Pledge of Allegiance Led by Supervisor Staats

2. Resolution #40 of 2025-Presentation of Resolution and Plaque to Mary Howard for her continued dedication to the Town of Clermont as Contributor to Town of Clermont Parks, Town Planning Board and for being the driving force and administrator of the Drafting of the Tow of Clermont Comprehensive Plan.

3. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
   1. Approval of Organizational meeting minutes, Motion to accept by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried
   2. Approval of January Town Board meeting Minutes. Motion to accept by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried

4. Written communications/Mail review
   1. Clerk Report

Total for General Fund $3874.01

NYS Ag&Mkts $4.00

Columbia County Solid Waste $ 360.00

Total report for January 2025 $4238.01

1. Mail Review-NONE

1. Correspondence for Web Committee-NONE
2. Committee Reports and Updates
   1. Bob -Additional Thank you to Mary Howard for all that she does
   2. Lindsey-Sign update, 4 new welcome to Clermont Signs, 1st newsletter distributed
   3. Kris-Nothing to report
   4. Dawn-Bank of Greene County Grant, Other grant opportunities discussed.
3. Old Business
   1. Park/Playground-DEC required to approve playground/pending revised plans. Awaiting approval
   2. New Loader-Possible arrival March
   3. Generator-Quotes will hold off until March
4. New Business
   1. Sales Tax Revenue-4th quarter $150,534.76 just down slightly from last years 4th quarter.
   2. Resolution 39-2025-Code Enforcement/Building inspector to review Planning and Zoning applications. Motion made to approve Resolution 39 of 2025 by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in favor. So carried
   3. Resolution Review of Books for Tax Collector, Town Clerk, Supervisor and the Court- Motion made to approve Resolution 38 of 2025 to accept and approve the review of the Books by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in favor. So carried.
   4. ZBA Appointment-Scott Schafranak term expiring 12/31/2029- Motion made to approve by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in favor. So carried

8. Supervisors Report-Nothing further than already discussed

9. Motion To Pay Abstracts
   1. Motion to pay Prepaid General abstract #2A Vouchers #19-21 $637.09 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.
   2. Motion to pay General abstract #2 Vouchers #22-42 $6,332.04 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
   3. Motion to pay Highway abstract #2 Voucher #5-16 $15,184.70 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

10. Public Communication/Comments to Board-None

Motion to enter executive session at 7:42 PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.

There will be no additional business for the Town Board after executive session.

Motion to exit executive session at 8:26PM by Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

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Motion to adjourn at 8:26PM by Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.

Tracey J Gallant

Town Clerk

Town of Clermont

Public Hearing Proposed Comprehensive Plan

February 3rd 2025 6PM

Public Hearing called to Order @6:00 by Supervisor Staats

1. Public Hearing Notice read by Town Clerk Tracey Gallant
2. Presentation provided by Michael Allen
   • Town Board Comments/Questions
   • Committee Comments
   • Public Comments/Questions

Questions regarding Hamlet Density and multiple dwellings within lots. Additional questions/comments and answers can be heard on the Town Hall Streams website recording of the public hearing.

Draft documents regarding the Proposed Town of Clermont Comprehensive Plan can be downloaded from the Town Website, Town monthly newsletter or a copy is available for review at the Town Hall during business hours.

Public Comments open until March 3rd, 2025 Town Board Meeting

Public Hearing closed at 7:06PM

Respectfully submitted.

Tracey J Gallant

Town Clerk

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
January 8, 2025

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Ron Miller, Nathan Hempel, Mary Howard, Jennifer Phillips, Jesse Cutaia, and Tom Jantzen.

After review of the December 11, 2024 minutes, motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to approve the minutes as corrected. All in favor. So carried.

Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Mary Howard, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for Katrin Hecker. All in favor. So carried.

Katrin Hecker, 167 Cemetery Road, Tax ID #179.-1.93, represented by Jonathan Schroeder of Sun of NY Solar LLC, is seeking a site plan approval for a ground mount solar array. Brendon Minkler-Chorney, owner of adjoining property at the Southeast corner of the Hecker property, voiced concern about screening so the array is not visible. Following discussion regarding screening, it was agreed upon by all parties additional evergreen trees will be added by the Applicant to fill in the gaps of the existing evergreen trees. With no further public comments, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried. SEQRA was read by Mary Howard. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller, for a negative declaration. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to approve the application with the mitigating factor of the addition of evergreen trees. All in favor. So carried.

With no further business, a motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:35pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town of Clermont
2024-year end meeting
Date: December 23, 2024

1. Call Meeting to Order 7:00PM Supervisor Raymond Staats with the Pledge of Allegiance. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson, Councilwoman Lusher Shute. Councilman Robert Desmond was not in attendance.

2. Fingar Insurance presentation for 2025 Policy. Insurance Rates are up. Cyber/Security Breach-Not eligible. The increase is not as much as it appears as there were additions and removals from the previous policy which resulted in an ~ $600 credit on our account. The playground does not increase the policy.

3. Supervisor Staats introduced the following Budget Amendments and Transfers to balance the accounts:
   • General Budget Amendment #1 of 2024 to balance accounts in the General Fund in the amount of $ 42,622.00 Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in favor. So carried.
   • Highway Budget Amendment #1 of 2024 to balance accounts in the Highway Fund in the amount of $ 57.233.00 Motion made by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in favor. So carried.

4. ZBA Opening-Received letter of resignation from James Himelright as ZBA Member and Chair. Opening will need to be posted and Interviews scheduled. Supervisor Staats to speak to Deputy Chair to see if he is interested in becoming Chairman.

5. Councilwoman Lusher Shute presented mockup of sign design contest winner and estimate for sign. Questions regarding thickness of the sign and placement. Councilwoman Lusher Shute will follow up with Timely Signs.

6. Playground discussion-Playground equipment arrived and has been unloaded with help of highway department-Very heavy and large. Additional structures are expected to be delivered next week. Community Build is expected to be first 2 weekends in May.

7. Councilman Gildersleeve purchased anti-virus software for Town Clerks desktop.
8. Comprehensive Plan-Hopeful for final review/distribution next week and for official presentation to Town Board at February Meeting.

9. Supervisor-Thank you to Tami Connelly arranging the Christmas event.
   • Thank you to the Highway department for assisting the Park/Playgound committee with offloading of Playground structures.
   • Thank you to Mary Howard for her continued support and donations to the Park.

10. County Budget-Supervisor Staats again voted against the county budget and gain support of other town supervisors. Additional supervisors have agreed to not continue supporting the subsidizing of the County Waste department.

11. Stahl Bridge-Opened

12. Motion To Pay Abstracts
    • Motion to pay Trust & Agency abstract #6B Voucher #13 $46.79 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay Highway abstract #12B Vouchers # 122-130 $4,717.14 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay General abstract #12B Vouchers #290-311 $4,617.33 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
13. A motion was made by Councilman Gildersleeve, seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute to transfer $50,000.00 to Highway Capital Reserve 9950.9 All in favor. So carried.

Motion to adjourn at 8:20 PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk