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Planning Board Agenda for September 11, 2024

TOWN OF CLERMONT
PLANNING BOARD
1795 Route 9
Clermont, NY 12526

September 11, 2024
7:30 PM

MEETING AGENDA

  1. MEETING STARTS – ROLL CALL
  2. REVIEW & APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  3. PUBLIC HEARING
  4. OLD BUSINESS
  5. NEW BUSINESS
    • John & Julienne Voll, 459/463 Cedar Hill Road, Tax ID #191.-1-16.121/122, Lot Line Adjustment.
    • Thomas Jantzen, 199 Commons Road, Minor Subdivision.
  1. ADJOURNMENT

Columbia County Recycling

ALL RECYCLABLES MUST BE CLEAN, WITH NO FOOD DEBRIS.

If it is not on the list then it is considered to be TRASH and must be disposed of properly.

The following items are accepted for recycling at the Columbia County Transfer/Convenience Stations. 

  • Newspaper, Magazines, Junk Mail, Catalogs, Envelopes, Advertisements/Inserts, Soft cover books.
  • Cardboard boxes – NO Food Debris, Brown Bags.
  • Boxboard & Paperboard
    • Cereal boxes, Pasta boxes, Shoe boxes (tissue paper removed), Mixed Office paper.
  • Plastics – Clean and Free of Debris – #1, #2, & #5.
  • Milk jugs – Rinsed.
  • Bleach/Detergent bottles – Rinsed.
  • Water bottles, Soda bottles – Empty and Rinsed.
  • Aluminum can and bottles – Rinsed and Free of Debris.
  • Tin Cans – Rinsed and Free of Debris.
  • Glass bottles and jars – Rinsed and Free of Debris.

Visit: https://solidwaste.columbiacountyny.com for latest and updated information, or
Call: Mon – Fri. 8:00am – 4:00pm (518) 828-2737

E-Waste

Due to handling requirements, E-Waste items will only be accepted at the Greenport Transfer Station.

Acceptable E-Waste

  • Adapters
  • Cable Boxes
  • Cables/Power Cords, Wires
  • Calculators
  • Cell Phones, Smart Phones, Smart Watches
  • Desktop Computers, Tablets
  • Digital Cameras
  • Digital Clock
  • DVD/CD/VCR Players
  • DVRs
  • Fax Machines 
  • Gaming System
  • GPS Devices
  • Hard Drives
  • Keyboards, Mice
  • Modems, Routers
  • Monitors
  • Navigational Devices
  • Printers (Small)
  • Power Supplies
  • Processors
  • Remote Controllers
  • Servers
  • Stereos, Speakers
  • Televisions (LCD, CRT, etc.)

These items CAN NOT BE PLACED in the recycling containers.

Items that can NOT be accepted as Recyclable or Trash

(Illustrative only)
E-Cigarettes and Cartridges, Hazardous Materials, LED and CFL lightbulbs, Fire Extinguishers, Propane tanks, Lithium-Ion batteries, Solar lights – including ornamental yard lights.

Items that are Trash and not Recyclable

(Illustrative only)
Photographs, DVD’s, CD’s, VHS tapes, TISSUE PAPER, Paper Towels, Napkins, Disposable Plates, cups, utensils, Flower Pots, Feedstock bags, Garbage bags, Plastic bags, Cellophane wrap, Plastic dishes and utensils, Plastic crates, Plastic bins, Styrofoam packaging and containers, Plastic storage containers.

Planning Board Agenda for July 10, 2024

TOWN OF CLERMONT
PLANNING BOARD
1795 Route 9
Clermont, NY 12526

MEETING AGENDA
July 10, 2024 7:30 PM

  1. MEETING STARTS – ROLL CALL
  2. REVIEW & APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  3. PUBLIC HEARING
  1. OLD BUSINESS
    1. Hank Himelright, seeking a Lot Line Adjustment, located on Apple Valley Lane, Tax ID #191.1-1-67, 23.92 acres.
  2. NEW BUSINESS
    1. Beth Crockett, 276 Nevis Road, seeking a Minor Subdivision.
  3. ADJOURNMENT

Town Board – July 2024

Town of Clermont
Town Board Meeting
July 1st, 2024

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 1st, 2024 at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilwoman Lusher Shute and Councilwoman Brownson. Councilman Kris Gildersleeve was absent

  1. Call Meeting to Order @7:00 with the Pledge of Allegiance Led by Supervisor Staats
  2. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
    • Approval of June meeting minutes, Motion to accept by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried
  3. Written communications
    • Clerk Report
      • Total for General Fund $3,071.05
      • NYS Ag&Mkts $5.00
      • NYS DOH $22.50
      • Total report for June 2024 $3,098.55
    • Mail Review
      • Solid Waste Flyer for Recyclables-Do’s and Don’ts. Will be posted on town website for future reference.
      • Correspondence for Web Committee-NONE
  4. Committee Reports and Updates
    • Councilman Desmond -Nothing to report
    • Councilwoman Lusher Shute-Bike Racks and 2 additional Benches installed, All current plaques from donations have also been installed. Thank you to the Highway department. Playground committee met in an effort to reduce costs from the previous playground estimate provided. New Estimate is at ~$315,000.00 This is assuming community build and donations from local businesses for prep work. Also included in estimate is a Climbing wall for County Route 6 Park. Parkitect is not interested in repairing current surface at swings, but recommended replacing existing surface (also included in estimate). Ordering in 2024 for arrival in spring 2025 would save ~ $15,000. Supervisor Staats renewed the willingness to assist with funding. Town Board not prepared to commit without additional funding sources identified. Town Board to approve applying for grants to assist in funding of Playground. Motion to approve by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So Carried. Councilwoman Brownson will start applying for grants that are due by end of month.
    • Councilwoman Brownson- Bank of Greene County presented current Grant award of $1000 towards the Veterans Monument. Councilwoman Brownson has been unable to successfully reach out to Brittany Bohnsack regarding the dedication of the County Route 6 Park. Will further update at the August meeting for the sign for out front of the Town Hall.
  5. Old Business
    • Comprehensive Plan update-Next meeting Monday July 8th-will be working on subdivisions
    • Community House Painting -Significant progress has been made, second payment approved for the painter per the contract.
    • Stahl Bridge update-Old Bridge removed, awaiting new structure. Expected completion by Thanksgiving
  6. New Business
    • Supervisor Staats read a letter in support of the Climate Smart Task Force grant funding
  7. Supervisors Report-
    • Warren Street building still work in progress.
    • School Bus Camera’s-Still work in progress at the County Level
  8. Motion To Pay Abstracts
    • Motion to pay General abstract #7 Vouchers #153-176 $17,028.55 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried
    • Motion to pay Highway abstract #7 Voucher #54-66 $9,845.84 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
  9. Public Communication/Comments to Board-
    • Desiree Weber-Questions regarding school bus stops on Route 9 and speed reduction request-Supervisor Staats will mention it at the county level again however we were turned down via NYS DOT for a reduction in speed.
    • Dog Warden issue regarding prosecution of violation-County Attorney is needed
    • Christopher Nolan-Questions regarding Solar Farms and amount of acreage allowed.

Motion to enter into executive session. No further town business will be discussed after executive session. Motion made at 8:04PM by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried.

Motion made to exit executive session at 8:14PM by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor So Carried.

Motion to adjourn at 8:15PM by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant