The Clermont Town Board will meet on Tuesday April 19th, 2022 at 7PM at the Town Hall, 1795 Route 9, Clermont to discuss the Comprehensive Plan, and conduct interviews with some or all of the companies that have submitted proposals. The town board will also address any other business brought before the board. All interested persons are invited to attend.
Town of Clermont
Lee Gallant
Deputy Town Clerk
CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
April 13, 2022
The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 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 March 9, 2022 minutes, a motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to approve the minutes as corrected. All in favor. So carried.
Southwood Property LLC, 726 Woods Road, has been postponed to the May 11, 2022 meeting.
Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for James Wright and Emily Sartor, Tax ID # 201.00-01-25, represented by Matthew Bowe, regarding a Lot Line Adjustment of a 13.613 acres. They are seeking to create parcel #1 with 5.004 acres and parcel #2 with 8.609 acres. Question was raised regarding and existing stream and if the addition of a culvert was planned for the new driveway. It was explained it was included in the site plan. There were no other questions. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. All in favor So carried. Matthew Griesemer read SEQRA. A Negative Declaration was made by the Board. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to approve the application as presented, with the culvert to be installed for the driveway leading off of Langeridge Road. 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 with a proposal to modify the Site Plan for the Brewery to construct a farm stand and pole barn. The farm stand would be 15’ x 25’ with 8 parking spaces, 1 of which would be handicap parking. The farm stand would be an automated system for self serve. The pole barn would be for agriculture purposes. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Ron Miler to accept the application as complete. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller, to schedule a Public Hearing for May 11, 2022. All in favor So carried.
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 8:50pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary
Comprehensive Plan Update Committee Meeting link to TownHallStreams.com.
April 2022 Town Board Meeting link to TownHallStreams.com.
Town of Clermont
Monthly Meeting
April 4, 2022
All are proposed 10-16 Month projects
Committee recommends Interboro with Labella to be also be a consideration. Mary is willing to set up interviews. We have 45 days to respond ~ May 10th. Interview/workshop for 2-3 proposals either in person or via Zoom Tuesday, April 19th at 7PM approximately 30 minutes per interview. Supervisor Staats to let Mary Howard know which proposals/companies they would like to interview.
Motion to approve Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to approve Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to approve Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor
Veteran’s Monument Planting $1010.92-Top soil (possibly Tyler order and pick up to save on Delivery) Motion to approve Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to pay General abstract #4 Vouchers #76-92 $5454.00 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to pay Highway abstract #4 Vouchers #31-43 $14,517.71 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Desmond All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to adjourn at 8:49PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.
Respectfully Submitted
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk
Comprehensive Plan Update Committee Meeting link to TownHallStreams.com.
Town of Clermont
Monthly Meeting
Agenda Date: April 4, 2022
Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals
1795 Route 9
Germantown, New York 12526
March 23, 2022
The Clermont ZBA held its regular meeting on Wednesday, March23, 2022 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. The meeting opened at 7:30pm. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending were Hank Himelright, Luke Kumburis, Don Van Wagner, Lee Gallant, and Cheryl Werner.
Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, December 15, 2021. A motion to approve the December 2021 minutes was made by Cheryl Werner, seconded by Luke Kumburis. All in favor. So carried. The January and February ZBA meeting was not held.
There were no new applications brought before the Board.
The ZBA had previously voted ago not have an audio recording of the meetings. Another vote was held regarding the video and audio recording of the ZBA meetings with the unanimous vote of no recordings.
Hank Himelright discussed the appointment of a permanent Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer. The Town Board has conducted serveral interviews and an appointment will be made at the next Town Board meeting.
With no other business, motion was made by Luke Kumbutis, seconded Lee Gallant, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:10pm
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M Webber
Secretary
The Town of Clermont is requesting proposals for consultanting services for creating a Comprehensive Plan. The details are outlined in the following document, click to download.
Related, Request for Information:
REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
Updated March 9, 2022
Regarding
RFP #2022-1
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND UPDATE OF LAND USE LAWS
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES (CPULUL)
Question 1. We’re interested in finding a firm to partner with to submit to your Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Law Update RFP. Would it be possible to get a plan holder list or a list of firms that submitted questions, along with contact information?
Answer: (3/9/22) The RFP was advertised using the outlets listed below. There is no plan holder list nor list of firms that submitted questions at this time. The town website does not track who has downloaded the RFP.
Print media: The Register Star newspaper, Hudson NY
Digital Posting:
Question 2. We have read the 2006 Clermont Hamlet Vision Plan and have questions pertaining to it and the Comprehensive Plan. Is the Vision Plan still guiding the Town, and is it something that we could incorporate into the Comprehensive Plan? Have any of the recommendations from the plan been implemented, for example, has the Town adopted an official map?
Answer (3/13/22): The Town of Clermont implemented some parts of the 2006 Hamlet Vision Plan. In 2011 the Local Land Use laws were updated with an expansion of the Hamlet areas in the town and a new Zoning Map was adopted.
(see https://clermontny.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Clermont-Zoning-Map.pdf)
Question 3. Proposal is due 12 pm on Thurs 03/24. However, the Town Hall building is only open Thursdays 6PM-8PM, Saturdays 10AM-12PM. Does that mean the package should really be delivered on Saturday 19th to ensure someone receives and stamps it?
Answer (3/17/22): Proposals sent via UPS, Fedex or other courier or as well as the US Postal Service are received by Town personnel and delivered directly to the Town Clerk’s office upon receipt. Personnel will be available at Town Hall 10AM -12 PM on March 24, 2022 in addition to the Town Clerk’s regular hours for any in-person submissions.
Question 4. The RFP notes/requests “Local Land Use Laws Document…shall be substantially rewritten”. Can you clarify what land use laws are included- is it limited to the 2011 Zoning Law -or would It include other related elements (Subdivision, Noise, etc?)
Answer (3/17/22): The current local land use laws (zoning, subdivision, noise, solar array, etc.) are separate elements and need codification. Based upon this comprehensive planning process, it is envisioned that those elements will be brought together into a comprehensive and comprehendible document that reflects the vision of residents for the future development of the town.
Question 5. Are funds being provided by a NYS Program (or other grant) that would impact the process?
Answer (3/17/22): This project is 100% funded by Town of Clermont taxpayers. No private, state or federal funds are involved.
Comprehensive Plan Update Committee Meeting link to TownHallStreams.com.