Author: Kris Gildersleeve

Town of Clermont
Monthly Meeting
Agenda Date: May 2, 2022

1. Call Meeting to Order 7PM Supervisor Raymond Staats

Presentation regarding Red Hook school budget

Presentation by Director of Red Hook Library

Presentation by ?

2. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-Minutes not available Clerk out Sick
3. Town Clerk Report- reported by Supervisor Staats- Total for General Fund $4972.17. Total report for April 2022 $5051.67
4. Written communications/Mail review

• Update on phone services from Gtel

5. Correspondence for Web Committee-Noe
6. Committee Reports and Updates
   • Bob-Highway department-Truck should be sometime this year, backlog.
   • Lindsey-Park committee-Spring clean up success. Park looks beautiful. Garbage left in park/Trash can discussion. Climate smart committee report.
   • Kris-no updates to report other than assessment information updated on website.
   • Dawn-Grant approval from Bank of Greene County. Columbia Land Conservancy-Grant-Did no get approval, Columbia Land Conservancy will assist with some projects to help us obtain a grant.
7. Old Business
   • Charging Stations-Atty reviewed. Need one final version to be received for review and signatures.
   • Interviews for Comprehensive Plan completed. Workshop on Tuesday May 10^th to discuss applicants.

8. New Business
   • Thank you to Bank of Greene County for continued support through grants.
9. Motion To Pay Abstracts

Motion to pay Prepaid General abstract #5A Vouchers #93-95 $266.79 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve All in Favor. So carried.

Motion to pay Highway abstract #5 Vouchers #44-57 $8919.56 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson All in Favor. So carried.

Motion to pay Trust & Agency Vouchers #7-11 $3442.01 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.

Motion to pay General abstract #5 Vouchers #96-126 $10456.44 By Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

10. Public Communication/Comments To Board-

Question from public- regarding past presentation regarding taxes due to new assessments.

Motion to adjourn at 8:18PM by Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

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

April 27, 2022

The Clermont ZBA held its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 27, 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, Ben Peacock and alternate Cheryl Werner.

Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, March 23, 2022. A motion to approve the March 2022 minutes was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Lee Gallant. All in favor. So carried.

There were no new applications brought before the Board.

Hank Himelright announced the appointment of Eli Fieser as the permanent Building Inspector.

Joyful Acres, 485 Lasher Road, Tax Map ID# 200.-1-1.200, represented by Andy Diddio of Taconic Engineering, came before the Board regarding their Special Use Permit. Andy Diddio asked if an amendment was needed to the Special Use Permit was needed for the addition of a farm stand. 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. Hank Himelright responded a farm stand is an allowable use per the Clermont Zoning Law. Motion was made by Ben Peacock, seconded by Luke Kumburis, to vote if an amendment is required for the Special Use Permit.
The Vote was as follows: Hank Himelright, Abstain; Luke Kumburis, No; Ben Peacock, Yes; Don Van Wagner, Yes; Lee Gallant, Yes.
Motion was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Lee Gallant, to accept the application and schedule a Public Hearing for the May 25, 2022 meeting. All in favor. So carried.

With no other business, motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded Lee Gallant, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:45pm

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M Webber
Secretary

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

Town of Clermont
Monthly Meeting
April 4, 2022

1. Call Meeting to Order- 7PM Supervisor Raymond Staats
2. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes Motion to accept Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve
3. Written communications
   1. Rate increase Gtel
   2. Email discontinuation to be addressed before end of year

• Town Clerk Report-reported by Deputy Town Clerk-Lee Gallant Total for General Fund $905.25. Total report for March 2022 $1,090.45.
• Correspondence for Web Committee-No report
• Update on Comp Plan given by Mary Howard-Deadline was March 17th. Point system explained for 4 proposals. Handout provided with strengths.
  • Interboro partners
  • Labella Assoc
  • MJ Engineering
  • Hardesty & Hanover

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.

4. Committee Reports and Updates

• Bob-Highway report-Port a Potty fencing discussion

• Lindsey-
  • Climate Smart task force-Working on Training to achieve certification
  • Park Committee present-added to agenda
• Kris-
  • Reset password on CEO laptop
  • Email update-Will investigate how to move forward with new email server.
  • Created google account for Town
  • Website updates specifically for the Comp Plan Committee-Mary Howard will be provided access
• Dawn-
  • Columbia Land Conservancy-Grant
  • Bank of Greene County-Pending
  • Swings-emailing pictures so that vendor can see issue
  • List of donors to Park-Help with completing information

5. Old Business

• Charging Stations-Atty has not reviewed yet. Decision needs to be made so that it can be forwarded to Attorney for review.
  • Discussion regarding charging stations

• Additional Duties/Position Deputy Clerk
  • Discussion regarding need of position pros/cons
    • Possible email blasts

6. New Business

• Park Committee-Summary Provided to Town Board
  • Kiosk (2) $8114.00/Justin Ledek

Motion to approve Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

• Entrance Sign- $2070 does not include Sign board/Justin Ledek

Motion to approve Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.

• Park stencils-$2182.10

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.

• Donation Plaques-Pricing ~$50/ea. Can be ordered.
• Potty Enclosure-Gate swings open for delivery/cleaning.
• No Mow May-Park kickoff day April 30th. Mowing only walking paths, sports fields and Route 9 and Parking lot areas. Additionally field is only to be mowed 1X per year.
• Postcard Mailing calling for volunteers and clean up days. Dawn will check with Cheryl for mailing list. Motion to approve $650.00 Postcard mailing. Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.

• Appoint Building Inspector-Town Board has decided to Hire Eli Fieser as Building Inspector expects to be fully certified by August. Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried. Effective immediately.
• Workplace Violence Training Video-To be distributed to all Town Employees/paid. Required viewing and test. Should be completed by June 1st.

7. Supervisor Report

• County Route 6 to be Tarred and stoned for Maintenance-prolongs blacktop.
• Complaint regarding sunken drainage grate at Apple Valley Lane & Cty 6
• Some building maintenance needs to be addressed.

8. Motion To Pay Abstracts

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.

9. Public Communication/Comments To Board-NONE

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

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