Author: Kris Gildersleeve

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

December 28, 2022

The Clermont ZBA held its regular meeting on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 7:30pm 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, October 26, 2022. A motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to approve the October 2022 minutes. All in favor. So carried. The November meeting was not held.

Franz Safford, 40 Langridge Road, Tax Map ID #201.-1-26.121, #201.-1-26.112, represented by Jeremy Franz, came before the Board regarding ground mount solar panels. Motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing. All in favor. So carried. The 2 parcels at the project site have been joined, creating 1 parcel. A new deed has been issued. There were no comments from the public. Motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Ben Peacock, seconded by Luke Kumburis, to approve the application. All in favor. So carried.

Daric Schlesselman, 1931 Route 9, Tax ID #181-1-12, came before the Board regarding the addition of a distillery to the property which is currently housing Hudson Valley Produce. The applicant will return with additional information to complete the application.

With no other business, motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:35pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber
Secretary

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
December 14, 2022

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller, Jesse Cutaia, Mary Howard and Nathan Hempel. Matthew Griesemer, Attorney for the Town, was also in attendance.

After review of the November 9, 2022 minutes motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to approve the minutes.
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 the Safford project. All in favor. So carried.

Franz Safford, 40 Langridge Road, Tax Map ID #201.-1-26.121, #201.-1-26.112, represented by Jeremy Franz, came before the Board regarding ground mount solar panels. Franz Safford was out of town and his signature will be needed to file the new deed. There were no comments from the public. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried. With the reading of SEQRA by Matthew Griesemer, motion was made by by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to declare a negative impact. All in favor. So carried. Motions made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to approve the project, contingent on the signature for the filing of the deed. All in favor. So carried.

Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller, to close the regular meeting and return to the Public Hearing for Josephine Barraco. All in favor. So carried.

Josephine Barraco, represented by Steve Barraco, 1429 State Route 9, corner of Quail Lane, Tax ID #191.4-2-28, seeking a minor subdivision. The Board reviewed the proposed lots, septic, and possible structure to ensure the lot is buildable. There were no comments from the public. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried. SEQRA was read by Matthew Griesemer. Motion to declare a negative impact was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel. All inferior. So carried. Motion was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Jesse Cutaia, auto approve the project contingent of the letter from the Board of Health stating septic approval. All in favor. So carried.

Daric Schlesselman, Van Burnt Stillhouse, 1931 Route 9, Tax ID #181.0-1-12, represented by Crawford Engineering. The Board reviewed changes made to the site plan. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jesse Cutaia, to accept the application as complete and schedule the Public hearing for January 11, 2023. All in favor. So carried.

Ernst Martin Jr, 1921 Route 9, Tax ID #181-1-13, came before the Board seeking the requirements for the addition of an apartment and office space at the former Clermont Inn.

Kristy Koerner, 3690 Route 9G, Tax ID #179-1-38, came before the Board seeking Lot Line Adjustment to gain access to the back parcel which is a land locked parcel.

With no further business, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:50pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town of Clermont
Monthly Meeting
December 5, 2022

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday December 5th, 2022 at the Town Hall.

1. Call Meeting to Order @7PM by Supervisor Staats with the Pledge of Allegiance.
   • Jim Maruniak of GTel Presentation and proposal for new phone system
2. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
   • Approval of November Public Hearing and General Meeting Minutes, Motion to accept by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried

Clerk Report

3. Committee Reports and Updates
   1. Bob
      • Report on Highway Department-New Truck is Registered and in service
      • Noted Health Insurance increase for Highway department
   2. Lindsey
      • Comprehensive Plan Focus group will meet Thursday at Town Hall ~ 1PM
      • Park Landscape Fall Clean up completed
      • Park Committee raised enough funds for Matching donation of $5000.
      • Kiosk-Fully installed
      • Awaiting Potty enclosure installation
   3. Kris
      • No updates to report
   4. Dawn
      • A couple of grants upcoming
      • No word on the Climate Change Grant yet
   5. Raymond
      • Thank you to Councilman Desmond for the coverage for November meeting
      • Any missed questions regarding the budget
      • A final list of Park donors will be compiled and announced at next meeting
4. Old Business
   • Mary Howard provided update on progress for Comprehensive Plan-Survey as of 2 weeks prior we had ~ 48 responses-The Survey deadline has been extended; Business Focus Group will also meet on Thursday at Town Hall. There have been several pop-up events.
   • Phone system upgrade to be investigated for alternative options
   • Stand by generator should be investigated as a possible upgrade to Town Hall
   • Mortgage Tax check received $36,616.64-Total for year exceeds budgeted amount by ~ $116,000.
   • Sales tax check for 4th quarter expected Early 2023

5. New Business
   • Surplus Highway Vehicle. Motion to Surplus by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried
   • Brownfield repair
     • Reported from CPL 1 well failed Total ~ $18,420 the first year. Motion to move forward with repair by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried
     • Court Security-Discontinue Sherriff’s office and hire Retired Sgt. Fieser at a rate of $75.00 per night/1 Hour Monthly. Motion to approve by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried
   • Code Enforcement Officer
     • Eli Fieser has completed his board certification and as per agreement upon hiring as of 2023 full salary to be paid of $14,000.00 per year
   • Year End Meeting-Tuesday 12/27/22 @ 7PM
     • Insurance presentation

6. Supervisors Report
   • Garbage bags-$1 bag will be made available again and the $1 tags will be obsolete.

7. Motion To Pay Abstracts
   • Motion to pay Highway abstract #12 Vouchers # 116-126 $19,652.85 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
   • Motion to pay Trust & Agency abstract #8 Voucher #21 $47.17 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.
   • Motion to pay General abstract #12 Vouchers #301-331 $19,082.61 By Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.

Public Communication/Comments to Board-

• Purchase 2 tables for Town Hall at request of Mary Howard

Motion to adjourn at 8:53PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

Meeting was canceled. No meeting minutes.

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD

November 9, 2022

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, November 19 2022 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Tom Jantzen, Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller, Jesse Cutaia, Mary Howard and Nathan Hempel. Scott Owen, Attorney for the Town, was also in attendance.

After review of the October 12, 2022 minutes, a motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried.

Motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Mary Howard, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for the Nesel project. 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 tasting room to an existing barn. Revision was made to the site plan, adding a fence and moving the parking area to the front. The neighbors were in agreement with the revisions. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Tom Jantzen to close the Public Hearing, return to the regular meeting and to accept the application as complete. All in favor. So carried.
Scot Owen, Town Attorney, read SEQRA. Mitigating factors are as follows:
a) 6’ high fence, not to exceed 8’ high.
b) Hours of operation Thursday-Sunday, 1pm-7pm
c) Food Truck hours 2pm-7pm
d) Music will end one hour before closing time
Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to declare a negative impact. All in favor. So carried. Motion to approve the application as written was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Tom Jantzen. All in favor. So carried.

Franz Safford, 40 Langridge Road, Tax Map ID #201.-1-26.121, #201.-1-26.112, represented by Jeremy Franz, came before the Board regarding ground mount solar panels. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to accept the application contingent on the lot line adjustment, deed description, and a new survey. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Jesse Cutaia, to set the Public Hearing for December 14, 2022. All in favor. So carried.

Daric Schlesselman, Van Burnt Stillhouse, 1931 Route 9, Tax ID #181.0-1-12, came before the Board seeking the requirements for a distillery. The Applicant will return with further information

ELP Roe Jan Solar Project, Mill Road, Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to grant a 6 month extension to the ELP solar project located on Mill Road. Further extension requests will require an appearance before the Board.

With no further business, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:05pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary