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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

Town Board – September 2024

Town of Clermont
Town Board Meeting
September 3, 2024

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilwoman Lusher Shut, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve and Councilwoman Brownson.

  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 August meeting minutes, Motion to accept by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried
  3. Written communications
    • Election Day Dinner November 5th at Community House, Take out Only 430-630 PM. Cost is $12.00 per meal
    • Current Go Fund Me for Patrick Dempsey who recently lost his Wife.

Clerk Report

  • Total for General Fund $2,522.52
  • NYS Ag&Mkts $9.00
  • Total report for August 2024 $2,531.52

Mail Review-None

Correspondence for Web Committee-None

  1. Committee Reports and Updates
    • Councilman Desmond -Comments and concerns regarding Comp Plan in relation to Planning/Zoning Laws
    • Councilwoman Lusher Shute-
    • Councilman Gildersleeve – No Updates
    • Councilwoman Brownson- (Chris Nolan) Zoom meeting with tribal leaders, regarding documentation/photos of unknown artifacts that may be in the community.
  1. Old Business
    • Park Update
      • Kiosk Signs completed/installed on Front, working on backs
      • Councilwoman Brownson will take pictures of Rt 6 signs for discussion
      • Working on Flanders Field signs
      • Parkitect-No deposit or payment until project completion-Locked in 2024 pricing
      • Grant-signing of contract Ok.
    • Comprehensive Plan update-
      • Cannabis considerations-Will remain as Not permitted at this time and will be revisited as necessary
      • Next Meeting October 14th-Plan almost completed
    • Court Grant for Generator denied, not allowed.
    • Community House Painting – Painting completed, Also painted door of church
    • Stahl Bridge update-Slightly behind schedule due to delay of Steel delivery expected withing 2-3 wks., expectation is completion by Thanksgiving. Consideration should be given for travel restrictions (weight) when bridge completed.
  2. New Business
    • 2025 Budget workshop-September 23rd 6PM
    • Town Logo Design Contest-Approved by attorney for cash prizes
    • BAR appointment-Re appoint Al Costello to term ending September 30, 2029 Motion to accept by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried
    1. Supervisors Report-
      • Sales Tax revenue down slightly
    2. Motion To Pay Abstracts
      • Motion to pay Highway abstract #8 Voucher #79-85 $5,661.73 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
      • Motion to pay Prepaid abstract #9A Voucher #199-201 $296.65 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
      • Motion to pay General abstract #9 Vouchers #202-209 $10,785.35 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried
    1. Public Communication/Comments to Board-
      • Christopher Nolan-Please remember history department when budgeting
      • Christopher Nolan-Solar Concerns.

    Motion to adjourn at 8:05PM by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.

    Respectfully submitted.
    Tracey J Gallant
    Town Clerk

    Town Board – August 2024

    Town of Clermont
    Town Board Meeting
    August 5th, 2024

    The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 5th, 2024 at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilwoman Lusher Shut, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve and Councilwoman Brownson.

    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 Lusher Shute, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor So Carried
    3. Written communications

    Clerk Report

    • Total for General Fund $2,065.25
    • NYS Ag&Mkts $7.00
    • NYS DOH $22.50
    • Total report for July 2024 $2,594.75

    Mail Review-None

    Correspondence for Web Committee-None

    1. Committee Reports and Updates
      • Councilman Desmond -Met with Attorney-Quit Claim Deed completed
      • Councilwoman Lusher Shute-
        • Signs for the Kiosk should be completed next week.
        • Volunteer opportunities for teens in the area? Any ideas please let her know. Some local Teens need credits are needed for Honor Society etc.
        • Update Sign in front of Town Hall- Community Design Competition Proposal. Prizes for top 6 submissions. Supervisor to check with Attorney regarding cash prizes. Potential donations for local businesses. Sign size will be comparable to current sign.
      • Councilman Gildersleeve – Will follow up on printer issues having to be reset every day
      • Councilwoman Brownson- Discussion regarding Grant submissions.
    2. Old Business
      • Playground updated Funding worksheet.
        • Total cost $348,672.00 with Town share of approximately $100,000 and remainder to be funded with Grants and Donations.
          1. CREST Grant submitted for $125,000.00- High potential to receive grant
          2. CFA Grant submitted for $90,204 submitted-No construction prior to grant award. This is a matching grant.
          3. Volunteer build (3 days) -Savings of about $28,000
          4. Donations of Stone and Concrete- ~$5,500.

      Can we contract to proceed with project without approval of Grants?

      Company waives deposit for municipalities.

      Savings of ~ $15,000 if ordered in 2024.

      Other possible grants?

      • Motion to proceed with project when confirmed that it will not have any affect on the outcome of the Grant awards. Motion to accept by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried
      • Comprehensive Plan update-One more expected session next Monday and possible submission to Town Board for September Meeting
      • Community House Painting – Painter has been waiting to rent lift to complete. Should be completed by September meeting.
      • Stahl Bridge update-On track for completion in November, Structure to be set Mid-August.
      • Turkey Hill Road repairs-This project will not be able to proceed in 2024 due to other county priorities. Engineer reviewed site and found not additional deterioration. In his professional opinion it is ok to postpone to 2025.
      • Buckwheat Bridge-Approved for the County to replace this bridge in 2026.
      • Sales Tax Revenue-$152,927.44 -leveling
      • Tobacco Settlement-$12,920.76
      • Check for Church Avenue Property Sale $3,000.00
      1. New Business
        • Court Grant for Generator
        • Resolution 44 of 2024 approve JCAP submission by the court in the amount up to $30,000.00 Motion to accept by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve, All in Favor. So Carried.
      1. Supervisors Report-
        • Budget Workshop September 23rd 6PM-Clerk to post and submit Public Notice
        • Table repairs-Thank you to Tom Jantzen for the work on the meeting room board table.
      2. Motion To Pay Abstracts
        • Motion to pay General abstract #8 Vouchers #180-198 $15,787.74 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried
        • Motion to pay Prepaid abstract #8A Voucher #177-179 $286.66 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
        • Motion to pay Trust & Agency abstract #4 Voucher #4-7 $692.42 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
        • Motion to pay Highway abstract #8 Voucher #67-78 $6,923.61 By Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
      1. Public Communication/Comments to Board-
        • Christopher Nolan-Discussion regarding Solar Farms and amount of acreage allowed.
        • Christopher Nolan-Requesting possible budgeting for inventory or historic artifacts/documents of the town.
        • Mary Howard-Voting Machines will now arrive on Mondays.

      Motion to enter into executive session. No further town business will be discussed after executive session. Motion made at 8:06PM by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried.

      Motion made to exit executive session at 8:15PM by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried.

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

      Respectfully submitted.
      Tracey J Gallant
      Town Clerk

      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

      Planning Board – June 2024

      CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD

      June 12, 2024

      The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller, Tom Jantzen, Jesse Cutaia, and Nathan Hempel. Matthew Griesemer, Town Attorney, was unable to attend.

      After review of the May 8, 2024 minutes, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried. Mary Howard abstained due to not being present at the May meeting.

      Motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for Centerline Communications/ AT&T. All in favor So carried. Brenda Blask, representingCenterline Communications, provided a recap of the project, seeking to add wireless transmission equipment to the existing Verizon tower located at 195 Pleasantvale Road, Tax ID #192.-1-29.1. The response from the Columbia County Planning Board is pending and will be reviewed at their June 2024 meeting. The Board reviewed questions from George Schmitt, the Town Engineer, and discussed response from the Applicant. 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. Mary Howard read the SEQRA. Motion was made by Nathan Temple, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to declare a negative impact, All in favor So carried. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller, to approve the project pending the review and approval from he Columbia County Planning Board and the final response from George Schmitt, the Town Engineer. All in favor. So carried.

      Hank Himelright, located on Apple Valley Lane, Tax ID #191.1-1-67, 23.92 acres, is seeking a Lot Line Adjustment from a parcel of 23.92 acres. The Applicant was advised to indicate the location of wells and the Board of Health approval. Parcel A and Parcel B also need to be added to the map. The Applicant will return with updated maps.

      Kelly Crimmons, represented by Sam Ferguson, came before the Board for a sketch plan review. He was directed to the ZBA and Board of Health. The Applicant will return with revised plans.

      With no further business, a motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:25pm.

      Respectfully submitted,
      Desiree M. Webber, Secretary