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Author: Kris Gildersleeve

Planning Board – February 2022

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD

February 9, 2022

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Clayton Andrus, Mary Howard, Jennifer Phillips, Tom Jantzen, and Nathan Hempel. Others present were Bryce Recer , Engineer for the Town and Matthew Griesemer, Attorney for the Town.

After review of the December 8, 2021 minutes, a motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried.

Micah Geraghty, Tax ID #191.1-1-87, area of Cedar Hill Road and County Route 6, represented by Christian Denniston, came before the Board regarding a Minor Subdivision of vacant land into 4 parcels as well as a Lot Line Adjustment for access with property owned by Fay Warner. The applicant will return with additional information regarding driveway permits and Board of Health approval.

James Wright and Emily Sartor, Tax ID # 201.00-01-25, represented by Matthew Bowe, came before the Board 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. The applicant will return with 2 driveway permits from the Town of Clermont as well as a perc test approval letter from the Board of Health.

Chris Gilbert came before the Board for needed information regarding the construction of a building on vacant land. The Planning Board is referring the applicant to the ZBA for an interpretation of the Zoning Laws for the proposed use.

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 8:25pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town Board – Fevruary 2022

TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
February 7, 2022

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday February 7th, 2022. Those present were Supervisor Raymond Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute. Also present were additional members of the community.

Supervisor Staats asked to open the meeting with a moment of Silence for the recent passing of our Board of Assessment Review Member, John Halterman.

MINUTES:

The minutes of the January meeting were previously distributed to the board and accepted Motion made by Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute.

All in favor. So Carried.

COMMUNICATIONS:

  • TOWN CLERK’S REPORT: The Town Clerk read the town clerk’s report for January and presented the Supervisor with a check for the General Fund for $3,261.41 and Trust and Agency for $1,275.50.
  • MAIL REVIEW: None

WEB COMMITTEE: Councilman Gildersleeve spoke regarding cleaning up/organizing website and adding much needed plugins.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

  • Councilman Desmond: Latest ice storm was significant. Highway Department did a very good job.
  • Councilwoman Lusher Shute: Park committee/Friends of Clermont discussion. Ellen has been appointed as Chair of park committee. Amy has been appointed Secretary of Park Committee Dawn as Treasurer. Discussion regarding communication specialist or 2nd Deputy Clerk. Created job description. Climate smart Task force in attendance regarding Charging stations.
  • Councilman Gildersleeve: No additional business to report aside from Web Committee report.
  • Councilwoman Brownson: Grant Bank of Greene County submitted. Due at end of February is the Columbia Land Conservancy. Discussion re: celebration of Country’s 250th anniversary and having the celebration at Clermont Historic site.

OLD BUSINESS:

  • Motion made to enter Executive Session at 7:15 PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute regarding ongoing contract negotiations.
  • Motion to end Executive session at 7:31 by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond.
  • Appointments for interviews for BAR member and CEO will be held on Saturday February 26th starting at 10AM in 30-minute sessions.
  • Live stream has been set up for Broadcasting of Town Board meetings with 2 Cameras and microphones-Other Boards and committee meetings may choose to use it or not.

NEW BUSINESS:

  • Climate Smart Committee presentation by Renua Energy-Todd Pegelow regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
  • Resolutions:
    • Audit and Review of Books and Policies No 38 of 2022. Motion to accept by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in favor. So Carried.
    • Town Assessor Authority to Grant Exemptions on the 2022 Town Assessment Roll No 39 of 2022. Motion to accept by Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in favor. So Carried.
    • Authorizes Supervisor Staats to execute Irrevocable Offer of Cession and Road Performance Security Agreement 360 Cedar Hill Road LLC No 40 of 2022. Motion to accept by Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in favor. So Carried.
    • Town Board acceptance of Fox Lane as acceptable for Town Road name in 360 Cedar Hill Road subdivision No 41 of 2022. Motion to accept by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in favor. So Carried.

SUPERVISORS REPORT:

Appreciative of the Highway department. Thanks to Kris, Lindsey and Lee for spending most of the day to get the Town Hall stream set up.

Covid tests are available. Masks are also available. Please come in when Town Hall is open Thursdays evenings and Saturday mornings.

Sales tax check should be in soon, the last of the year.

ABSTRACTS:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Brownson, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve to approve Prepaid General abstract #2A, vouchers #12-14 in the amount of $343.81 to be paid. All in favor. So carried.

A motion was made by Councilman Gildersleeve, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson to approve General abstract #2, vouchers #15-42 in the amount of $9,187.64 to be paid. All in favor. So carried.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson to approve Trust & Agency #1, vouchers #1-5 in the amount of $6, 369.98 to be paid. All in favor. So carried.

A motion was made by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve to approve Highway abstract #2, vouchers #1-11 in the amount of $13,544.42 to be paid. All in favor. So carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Mary Howard-Comprehensive Plan Committee first meeting held on 1/24. Regular meeting will be held on the 2nd Monday monthly. Requesting volunteers from the multiple town committees.

Questions for board: regarding delivery of the proposals to Chairperson personal address? Review of Proposals by Board or acceptance of committee recommendation?

Acceptable to have the proposals delivered to Chairs home address and yes, the board would accept recommendations of committee.

Mr. Frisco presented and demonstrated veteran flags and will provide additional information at a later date.

Motion to adjourn at 9:13PM by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in favor. So Carried

Respectfully submitted,
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk