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Author: Kris Gildersleeve

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

Planning Board Agenda for June 12, 2024

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

MEETING AGENDA
June 12, 2024 7:30 PM

  1. MEETING STARTS – ROLL CALL
  2. REVIEW & APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  3. PUBLIC HEARING
    • Brenda Blask, representing AT&T, is seeking to add wireless transmission equipment to the existing Verizon tower located at 195 Pleasantvale Road
  1. OLD BUSINESS
  1. NEW BUSINESS
    • Hank Himelright, seeking a Lot Line Adjustment, located on Apple Valley Lane, Tax ID #191.1-1-67, 23.92 acres.
    • Kelly Crimmins, seeking information for the developing of 4.99 acres located on Route 9G, Tax ID #179.1, Lot 59.
  2. ADJOURNMENT

Town Board – June 2024

Town of Clermont
Town Board Meeting
June 3rd , 2024

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 3rd at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Lusher Shute and Councilwoman Brownson.

  1. Call Meeting to Order @7:00 with the Pledge of Allegiance Led by Supervisor Staats
  2. Playground Presentation:
    • Presented by Amy Cutaia and Lindsey Lusher Shute and Sale Representative Leore Kushner from Parkitect
      • Current estimated total is $468, 893.00
      • Town Board would like to see grant opportunities and ways to scale down costs before committing any funds. Additional discussions will follow
      • Discussed repair needed at Clermont Park/Cty Rt 6
  3. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
    • Approval of May meeting minutes, Motion to accept by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried
  4. Written communications

Clerk Report

  1. Total for General Fund $1,732.62
  2. NYS Ag&Mkts $1.00
  3. Solid Waste $80.00
  4. Total report for May 2024 $1,813.62

Mail Review

  1. Village of Tivoli Public Hearing, June, 12th 6PM at Village Hall, Local Law to establish a new Chapter 180 of the Code of the Village of Tivoli “Short-Term Rentals”
  2. Red Hook School District-Board of Education Elections
  3. K.I.S.S- June 17th through June 28th

Correspondence for Web Committee-NONE

  1. Committee Reports and Updates
    • Councilman Desmond -Highway completed paving of Hill n Dale Road and seasonal road that crosses from South Road to County Route 8.
    • Councilwoman Lusher Shute-Bike Racks and Benches installed. Park committee requests approval for 2 signs for Kiosks Approximately $400.00 each. Motion to approve a total of $800.00 by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried. If the cost is over $800 the committee must come to the board for approval.
    • Councilwoman Brownson-Discussing possible competition for sign designs. Working with TV network for a recording on the Clermont History in the near future. Bank of Greene County will present Grant award on June 13th at 4PM. All are invited to attend.
    • Councilman Gildersleeve-Awaiting hardwiring for printer, asked about wiring to Community House and the possible need for a Router.
  2. Old Business
    • Comprehensive Plan update-The next meeting will discuss Short-Term Rentals
    • Community House Painting has started.
    • MTG Tax-Decreased from last year however Sales Tax remains strong
    • Data Lines Printer/CEO Desk-Mac Electric was given the ok to run the lines and should start any day.
  3. New Business
    • Replacement of Community House Lighting- Mac Electric given the ok to proceed, estimated cost ~ $2,600.00 Motion to approve by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried
  4. Supervisors Report-
    • No additional Stahl bridge update yet. County Engineer should be in at July Meeting to update progress and timeline
    • Buckwheat Bridge still pending approval for full replacement in 2026
    • Turkey Hill Road has not been started yet, waiting for driest season.
    • School Bus Camera’s-Still work in progress at the County Level-Preparing an RFP
  1. Motion To Pay Abstracts
    • Motion to pay Prepaid General abstract #6A Vouchers #127-129 $310.71 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay General abstract #6 Vouchers #130-149 $10,873.12 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried
    • Motion to pay Trust & Agency abstract #3 Voucher #4 $350.00 By Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay Highway abstract #6 Voucher #42-53 $125,608.71 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
  1. Public Communication/Comments to Board-
    • Coach from Southern Columbia Little League spoke about the conditions of the baseball field on County Route 6. Fields have not been mowed by the Town; a player’s dad has brought the mower to mow the field. Another parent has attempted to drop the schedule off and no one has been at the Town to accept it. The clerk provided Town Hall open hours and email address so that the schedule can be sent.

Motion to adjourn at 8:48PM by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL

Pursuant to §506 & §526 of the Real Property Tax Law:

NOTICE is hereby given that the Assessor of the City/Town of Clermont,

County of Columbia has completed the 2024 tentative assessment roll for the current year, a copy of which is filed with the Town Clerk.

The Assessor will be in attendance with such tentative roll at:

1795 Route 9, Clermont NY 12526 ___________________________________________________________________________

She will be available on the following days:

DATE _6/4/24 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 3PM-5PM

DATE _6/4/24 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6PM-8PM

Written complaints with respect to the assessments may be filed with the Assessor any time prior to or on Grievance Day June 4, 2024, and shall be transmitted by the Assessor to the Board of Assessment Review on or before Grievance Day.

A publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at the Assessor’s office or online at:

www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/orpts/grievancebooklet.pdf

_________________________________________

ASSESSOR

Notice-of-Completion-of-Tentative-Assessment-Roll-ClermontDownload

ASSESSMENT ROLL AND GRIEVANCE INFORMATION for 2024

Pursuant to Sections 506 and 526 of the Real Property Tax Law:

1. Notice is hereby given that the Tentative Assessment Roll for the Town of Clermont NY is completed, and a copy thereof may be seen at 1795 Route 9 Clermont, NY 12526 until June 4, 2024.

2. I will be available by phone at 518-929-3845 and email tocassessor@yahoo.com

3. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Assessment Review for the Town of Clermont will meet to hear and examine all properly filed complaints in relation to assessments of Real Property at 1795 Route 9 Clermont, NY 12526 during the hours of 3PM-5PM and 6PM-8PM on June 4, 2024.

4. A publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at the Assessor’s Office or the Columbia
County Real Property Tax Office as well as on line at: http://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/orpts/grievancebooklet.pdf

Assessor Cheryl Kaszluga