Author: Kris Gildersleeve

Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals
1795 Route 9
Germantown, New York 12526

July 27, 2022

The Clermont ZBA held its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending were Hank Himelright, Luke Kumburis, 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, May 25, 2022. A motion was made by Lee Gallant, to approve the May 2022 minutes as corrected. All in favor. So carried. A June 2022 meeting was not held.

Bruce Potts, 57 Banks Lane, Tax ID #180.-1-5.5, represented by Belinda Casivant, came before the Board with an application for an accessory apartment. Motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Ben Peacock, to accept the application as complete and schedule a Public Hearing for the September 28, 2022 meeting. All in favor. So carried.

Joyful Acres, 485 Lasher Road, Tax Map ID# 200.-1-1.200, represented by Andy Diddio of Taconic Engineering, came before the Board seeking an amendment to the Special Use Permit, requesting the hours permitting food trucks to be increased to coincide with the normal business hours of the Brewery. Currently food trucks are allowed 12 times per month. Motion was mad by Lee Gallant, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to accept the application as complete. All in favor. So carried. A Public Hearing was tentatively scheduled for the September meeting, pending the outcome of the August 2022 Planning Board meeting.

There will not be an August 2022 meeting. With no other business, motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Ben Peacock, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:45PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M Webber
Secretary

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD

July 13, 2022

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Mary Howard, Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller, and Nathan Hempel. Matthew Griesemer, Attorney for the Town, was also in attendance.

After review of the June 8, 2022 minutes, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Mary Howard, to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried.

Lindsay Shultz, 83 Nevis Road, Tax Map # 191.4-1-42, Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for a minor subdivision at 83 Nevis Road. Mary Howard recused herself since she is a neighboring property owner. With the absence of the signature cards from the Public Hearing notice mailed to the adjoining property owners, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to proceed with the meeting. All in favor. So carried. The notification sign was placed on the subject property announcing the Public Hearing. The proposal is for the property consisting of 5.8 acres with an existing house, to be subdivided to 2 parcels. Parcel A with the existing house would be 2.001 acres and Parcel B would be 3.211 acres. SEQRA was read by Matthew Griesemer, with no impact for Part 1. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to declare a negative impact for Part 2. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to approve the subdivision request. All in favor. So carried.

Southwood Property LLC, 726 Woods Road, Tax ID #179.000-1-33, represented by Mitchell Khosrova, came before the Board requesting a modification of the site plan. The proposed modifications include the following: There will be a maximum of 10 weddings per event season, the event season will run from May through October, The maximum number of expected persons at each event shall be 200, the hours of operation for hosted events are 2:00PM to 11:00PM, there will be no swimming at all during a wedding event, no fireworks shall be allowed for a wedding, no bonfires shall be allowed for a wedding, the speakers shall be facing opposite of the Hudson River, shall abide by Town noise ordinance. Upon discussion, it will also be added to the stipulations: No one will be allowed inside the fenced pool area during an event and the gate to the pool will be locked. A site visit is planned by the Board. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller, to accept the application as complete. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Mary Howard, to schedule a Public Hearing for the August 10, 2022 meeting. All in favor. So carried.

Jeanette and Dennis Nesel, Germantown Beer Farm, 320 County Route 6, Tax ID #190.-1-8-200, came before the Board seeking to add a 7 seat tasting room to an existing barn. The applicant will return to the August 10, 2022 meeting with additional information.

Josephine Barraco, represented by Steve Barraco, 1429 State Route 9, corner of Quail Lane, Tax ID #191.4-2-28, is seeking a 1 acre subdivision which is allowed in the Hamlet of Clermont. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to accept the application as complete, pending the issuance of the driveway permit and the Board of Health approval for the proposed septic system. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Ron Miller, to schedule a Public Hearing for the August 10, 2022 meeting, contingent on the completion of the application. All in favor. So carried.

Micah Geraghty, Cedar Hill Road, Tax ID #191.1-1-87, is seeking a Minor Subdivision of 28.22 acres from 1 parcel to 4 parcels. The applicant was referred to the Town Engineer for review of the site plan. The applicant will return with further information.

With no further business, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:30PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town of Clermont
Monthly Meeting
July 5th, 2022

1. Call Meeting to Order @7PM by Supervisor Staats with the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
   • Approval of June minutes, Motion to accept by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor So Carried
3. Town Clerk Report- Total for General Fund $3478.23.
   • Total report for June 2022 $3503.73
4. Written communications/Mail review
   • None

5. Correspondence for Web Committee-
   • None
6. Committee Reports and Updates
   • Bob
     • Paving done Buckwheat Bridge Road to Bridge, Livingston Side not re paved
     • Chipper has arrived-Has additional safety features that were not on the old one, Highway Crew satisfied
   • Lindsey
     • Park committee-Part time/Temp has been hired, will see Town Clerk Thursday for appropriate paperwork
     • Thank you to Amy and Ellen for lots of work on park
     • Trash Cans are in place and being used, no trash has been found in the park
     • Climate Smart Committee report by Dawn-Climate Smart Carnival at Fairgrounds in August-Dawn will make copies and post.
   • Kris
     • Kris and Mary Howard will work on website together for Comprehensive Plan Updates
   • Dawn
     • Will pick up check from Bank of Greene County for Grant on Thursday, July 7th.
     • Purple Heart signs-options shown to board. Motion to approve purchase of 6 signs by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried, Signs will be placed as follows; one for each entrance to Town of Clermont on 9 and 9G and two in front of Town hall.
7. Old Business
   • Paving- Buckwheat Bridge road came in under budget when completed.
   • Chipper -Motion to approve surplus of old chipper Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried
   • Comprehensive Plan update- Mary Howard has been working with Labella and the Town Attorney. Contract has been passed back and forth and should be just about ready for Supervisors signature. Kick off meeting will be Monday July 11th 7:30-9PM. Councilman Gildersleeve will post Agenda on website.
8. New Business
   • Town Credit Card policy-Attorney has reviewed and approved. Motion to approve Credit Card Policy and to obtain a Credit Card for the Town of Clermont by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried
     • Additional authorized user will be Councilwoman Brownson
   • Planning Board Vacancy-Interviews completed-2 applicants
     • Jesse Cutaia will be appointed to the vacancy effective immediately with a Term ending 12/31/2025. Motion to accept by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor So Carried
     • Wickham Boyle will be appointed as Alternate. Motion to accept by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor So Carried
   • Pleasantvale Bridge
     • Red flagged, rusted unsafe. Bridge will be replaced. Federal Funding will be applied for at the county level. Replacement could be as late as 2027, earliest would be 2024. County has requested funding for a temporary bridge. Estimated project cost could be 4 Million dollars.
9. Supervisors Report
   • Thank you to Amy and Ellen for lots of hard work at the park.
   • Thank you to Bank of Greene County for the Grant.

10. Motion To Pay Abstracts
    • Motion to pay Highway abstract #7 Vouchers #68-79 $149,059.31 By Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay General Prepaid abstract #7A Vouchers #158-160 $205.20 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay General abstract #7 Vouchers #161-183 $5193.80 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond All in Favor. So carried
11. Public Communication/Comments To Board-
    • Mary Howard-1st of 2 Primary elections Held-Low turnout, long hours, 2nd and special election will be held in August.
    • Chris Nolan-Questions relating to Bridge closure

Motion to adjourn at 7:40PM by Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk