Zoning Board of Appeals – December 2020
No meeting held.
No meeting held.
CLERMONT FIRE COMMISSIONERS
December 21, 2020
The Clermont Fire Commissioners held their regular meeting on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall.
Those in attendance were Chairwoman Susan Rifenburgh, Commissioner Laurence Saulpaugh, Commissioner Raymond Bauer, Commissioner Ronald Miller, and Commissioner Joseph Scott. Others present were Chief Lloyd Kukon, fireman Cody Rockefeller, Chief Collin Brown, Bob Desmond, and Treasurer Brian Fitzgerald, Les Coon, and Even Decker.
Chairwoman Rifenburgh opened the meeting with a salute to the flag.
MINUTES: The Minutes of the November meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Commissioner Saulpaugh, seconded by Commissioner Scott to accept the minutes. All in favor. So carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
A motion was made to accept the Treasurer’s Report by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Salpaugh. All in favor. So carried
CORRESPONDENCE:
OPEN DISCUSSION:
BUILDING AND GROUNDS:
Commissioner Bauer : A new meter was installed by K&H Fuel for $298. Waiting for a receipt.
FIRE EQUIPMENT:
Joe’s Auto Repair:
6070 van had a fuel line and break line leak. Joe’s auto repair replaced the lines. No bill received yet
6012 needs oil and filters changed.
LOSAP:
Commissioner Rifenburgh mentioned she will be working on the request package.
Doug C.will begin collecting this year.
LAWS AND POLICIES: All Commissioners
No discussion
LEGAL: All Commissioners
No discussion
OLD BUSINESS: All Commissioners
Commissioner Bauer would like the money from the truck sale taken from the general fund put into the truck fund.
Commissioner Saulpaugh made a motion to accept, seconded by Commissioner Bauer, all agreed. So Carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Commissioner Saulpaugh brought up station one and who is in charge of shoveling.
Chief Brown agreed that they would keep up with it in large snow storms.
Bob Desmand says it is not considered a town building.
If the issue persists and we cannot find someone to take care of it, we will bring it back to the district and take care of it.
MISCELLANEOUS:
CHIEFS REPORT: There were seven calls in November as follows:
WORK DETAILS
Chief Kukon notes:
Truck 6070 repaired and inspected
Questionnaire – state will do free Covid Testing
Drills next month: worried about Covid increase we may skip Drills
VRS – 6035 Reletter, fix hems, install water gauges
Staples card needs to be updated – remove Denise’s number
Bought supplies and toner for copy machine
Year end incumbants to buy out of equipment fund for year ending in 2020
Chief Kukon end of year wish list:
Item quantity Price total
Commissioners agreed to a spending of up to $6,500
A motion was made to accept the spending on new equipment by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Bauer. All in favor. So carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Miller to pay the bills, seconded by Commissioner Saulpaugh. All in favor. So carried
FUEL REPORT:
gallons used 59.2
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Less coon: wanted to know if the leftover parts fund goes into the general fund at the end of the year?
Treasures Fitzgerald says we could do a referendum to keep it in the parts fund.
From Chief Kukkon,
I believe it will be a smooth transition for the new Chief Brown.
Nice to have young blood moving up.
Thank you Less Coon and thank you Commissioners
Bob Desmond “Thanks to lloyd for your service”
A motion was made to adjourn at 8:15 P.M. by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Saulpaugh. All in favor. So Carried.
Respectfully submitted
Jennifer Flandreau Secretary,
Clermont Fire District
CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
December 9, 2020
The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Mary Howard, Clayton Andrus, Jennifer Phillips, Tom Jantzen, Nathan Hempel and Ron Miller. Others present were George Schmitt, Engineer for the town and Matthew Griesemer, Attorney for the town.
After review of the November 2020 minutes, a motion was made by Clayton Andrus, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to accept the minutes. All in favor. So carried.
Billy Cole, 3541 Route 9G, Clermont, Tax Map ID#190.-1-4, represented by Marty Williams, came before the Board for the storage unit project. The Public Hearing remains open open awaiting a response from the DEC. Marty Williams read a letter from the DEC dated 2012 proposing removing 1 storage unit building which will create less disturbance. A letter from SHIPO requesting more information was given to the applicant. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to carry over the Public Hearing until the next meeting. All in favor. So carried.
Paul Gates, 82 Turkey Hill Road, Tax Map ID #201.-1.80.4, #201.-1.80.3, #201.-1.80.2, is seeking final approval on a lot line adjustment and driveway easement. Motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to waive the Public Hearing. All in favor. So carried. SEQRA was read and motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, declaring a negative impact under SEQRA. All in favor. So carried. Motion to accept the application as complete and approve the application was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Clayton Andrus. All in favor. So carried.
Marissa Rendon, 23 Maisello Road, Tax ID #201.-1-33, represented by PlugTV regarding the application for ground a mounted solar system, returned with the addition of screening on the site plan map. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Clayton Andrus, to deem the application complete as well as to accept it. All in favor. So carried.
Motion was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to schedule a Public Hearing for the January 2021 meeting. All in favor. So carried.
Mary Jane Fuchs, Cedar Hill Road, Tax Map ID #191.-1-32.111, Represented by Andy Diddio with Taconic Engineering. Discussion was held regarding a private road for the subdivision versus a town road. Conceptually, the Board had no objections, contingent upon reviews of relative laws to roads and compliancy to town laws.
Dee Ann Campbell, 180 Shields Road, Tax Map ID #210.-1-28, represented by Suncommon, is proposing the installation of a 656 square foot ground mounted solar array. Discussion included minor modifications needed to be added to the site plan, including the flood plain and adjoining properties.
A motion was made to adjourn by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Mary Howard. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:20pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary
CLERMONT TOWN BOARD
DECEMBER 7, 2020
The Clermont Town Board held their regular meeting on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. at the Clermont Town Hall. Those in attendance were Supervisor Raymond Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute. Others present were Mary Howard, Phyllis Heiko, Chris Nolan, David Szalas, Merri Puccio and Tracey Gallant.
Supervisor Staats opened the meeting with the salute to the flag.
MINUTES: After review of the November minutes, a motion was made by Councilman Desmond to accept the minutes, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in favor. So carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilman Desmond recommends both applicants.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilwoman Lusher Shute to nominate David Szlasa as Climate Task Force Community Coordinator and to move forward with the resolution for Mr. Szlasa to apply for the grant. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Brownson, Councilman Desmond, Abstained, Councilman Gildersleeve, opposed, Supervisor Staats, Aye. Motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Sarah Takacs – Board of Assessment Review – 5-year term 10/1/2020 -9/30 2025
Larry Saulpaugh – Planning Board – 7-year term – 1/1/2021 – 12/31/2027
Phyllis Heiko – Zoning Board of Appeals – 5-year term – 1/1/21 – 12/31/2025
Ben Peacock – Zoning Board of Appeals – 5-year term – 12/7/2020 – 12/31/2023
Completing term of John Rusconi
Lee Gallant – ZBA Alternate – Appointed 12/7/20 – 12/31/2020
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilwoman Brownson, seconded by Councilman Desmond to accept the appointments.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve to approve. All in favor. So carried.
SUPERVISORS REPORT:
ABTRACTS:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Chris Nolan is moving forward with a deed for an abandoned portion of old road across from his property on Commons Road. He will have a deed prepared with meets and bounds and have Jim Potts approve before map is finalized.
Merri Puccio had comments about the former LaMunyan property, now William Cole, on Route 9G. He is in front of the Planning and Zoning Board for storage buildings on property on 9G which adjoins the former LaMunyan landfill. She has questions about the DEC action on this property and if he can be approved for this. This board was not able to answer her questions, suggested she go to the planning board meeting with her questions.
A motion was made to adjourn by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve at 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Helen Shannon, RMC
Town Clerk
Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals
1795 Route 9
Germantown, New York 12526
November 18, 2020
The meeting opened at 7:30 pm. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending were Luke Kumburis, Don Van Wagner, Phyllis Heiko and alternate Ben Peacock. In the absence of Hank Himelright, Luke Kumburis led the meeting.
Luke Kumburis asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, October 21, 2020. A motion to approve the October 2020 minutes was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Ben Peacock. All in favor. So carried.
Dee Ann Campbell, 180 Shields Road, was unable to attend so the Public Hearing for her solar project was postponed.
Susan Bodo and David Behl, 34 Hill N Dale Road, Tax ID #169.-1-6.111, represented by Jeff Irish with Suncommon, is seeking a solar expansion with the addition of 6 panels to the existing 14 panels. Motion was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Ben Peacock, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing. All in favor. So carried. There were no questions or comments form the audience regarding the project. Motion was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Phyllis Heiko, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried. The SEQRA was read by Phyllis Heiko. Motion was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Ben Peacock, to declare a negative impact.. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Phyllis Heiko, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to approve the application. All in favor. So carried.
Marissa Rendon, 23 Maisello Road, Tax ID #201.-1-33, was represented by Shane Nolan of PlugTV regarding the application of a Special Use Permit for ground a mounted solar system. The application was deemed as complete, with the exception of the Deed which will be added. Motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Ben Peacock, to accept the application, contingent on the addition of the Deed. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Ben Peacock, seconded by Phyllis Heiko, to schedule a Public Hearing for the December 2020 meeting. All in favor. So carried.
The Board discussed the change of the December 2020 meeting from December 23 to December 16 due to the holidays. Motion was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Ben Peacock, for the change of dates. All in favor. So carried.
A motion was made to adjourn by Phyllis Heiko, seconded by Don Van Wagner. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:05pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary
CLERMONT FIRE COMMISSIONERS
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
The Clermont Fire Commissioners held their regular meeting on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall.
Those in attendance were Chairwoman Susan Rifenburgh, Commissioner Laurence Saulpaugh, Commissioner Raymond Bauer, Commissioner Ronald Miller, and Commissioner Joseph Scott. Others present were Chief Lloyd Kukon, Bob Desmond, Treasurer Brian Fitzgerald, Ron Rifenburgh, and Commissioner Scott’s Daughter Danielle.
Chairwoman Rifenburgh opened the meeting with a salute to the flag.
MINUTES: The Minutes of the October meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Chairwoman Rifenburgh to accept with correction of alarm battery changing, All in favor. So carried
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Motion: A motion was made to accept the Treasurer’s Report by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Saulpaugh. All in favor. So carried
CORRESPONDENCE:
OPEN DISCUSSION:
BUILDING AND GROUNDS:
K and H fuel gave an estimate on a new gauge and service call $230
We are on automatic Delivery.
Placed an order for a new meter from Northern hydraulics $100
A motion was made by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Saulpaul. All in favor. So carried.
FIRE EQUIPMENT:
Truck 6013 serviced: noise and vibration found and corrected
Truck 6012 serviced
LOSAP:
Chairwoman Rifenburgh:
Resolution: Considering the pandemic/state of emergency; each firefighter will receive three extra points per month backdated from March 2020 through December 2020 and possibly forward.
After a roll call vote, the motion passed.
LAWS AND POLICIES: All Commissioners
Concerning the letter from a concerned taxpayer, we will be looking into hiring a cleaner for the firehouse starting January 2020.
LEGAL: All Commissioners
No discussion
OLD BUSINESS: All Commissioners
No discussion
NEW BUSINESS:
No discussion
MISCELLANEOUS:
CHIEFS REPORT:
There were three calls in October as follows
10/16/20 – Mutual Aid/Traffic Control – Route 9G germantown
10/30/20 – AAPI – Route 9G & Firehouse Road
10/31/20 – Alarm activation – 168 Pleasant Vale Road
Work Details/Drills
10/26/20 Drill/New 5” Y in service, pressure checked, Driver Training Rich Larsen, Jackie Decker, Collin Brown – 8 firefighters – 16 man hours
10/31/20 Halloween/special detail/SCBA Drill – 8 Firefighters – 24 man hours
Chief comments:
Running:
Josh williams – Second LT
Joseph Scott -First Lt
Collin Brown – Collin Brown
No captan
A motion was made by Commissioner Miller to pay the bills, seconded by Commissioner Saulpaugh. All in favor. So carried
FUEL REPORT:
gallons used – 48.7 Gallons
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Ron Rifenburgh, all batteries in homes should have a 10 year battery installed.
Ron Rifenburgh, expressed concern for better management, not leaving certain duties only on one person for the Good of the district.
Commissioner Election scheduled for December 8th, 2020 from 6 PM to 9PM
We have yet to receive a letter of intent.
Commissioner Miller made a motion to adjourn at 8:15 P.M seconded by Commissioner Saulpaugh. All in favor. So Carried.
Respectfully submitted
Jennifer Flandreau Secretary,
Clermont Fire District
CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
November 11, 2020
The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Mary Howard, Clayton Andrus, Jennifer Phillips, Tom Jantzen, Nathan Hempel and Ron Miller. Others present were George Schmitt, Engineer for the town and Matthew Griesemer, Attorney for the town.
After review of the October 2020 minutes, a motion was made by Clayton Andrus, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to accept the minutes. All in favor. So carried.
Susan Bodo and David Behl, 34 Hill N Dale Road, Tax ID #169.-1-6.111, represented by Suncommon, is seeking a solar expansion with the addition of 6 panels to the existing 14 panels. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Ron Miller, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing. All in favor. So carried. There were no questions or comments raised from the audience. This is a Type II action as the expansion of solar panels falls under 6 CRR-NY 617.5c(9) construction or expansion of a primary or accessory/appurtenant, nonresidential structure or facility involving less than 4,000 square feet of gross floor area and not involving a change in zoning or a use variance and consistent with local land use controls, but not radio communication or microwave transmission facilities. 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. Motion was made by Clayton Andrus, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to approve the application as presented, pending approval from the ZBA. All in favor. So carried.
Billy Cole, 3541 Route 9G, Clermont, Tax Map ID#190.-1-4, came before the Board for the storage unit project. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing. All in favor. So carried. Comments from the audience included questions regarding the hours of operation, storm water runoff, the effect on area property values, lighting and fencing, as well as the actual construction of the buildings. The applicant responded with explanations of the project. The hours of operation will be added to the site plan map. Question was also raised regarding a lot line change in 2009 for this property. The Board will research the 2009 records for the lot line change. Matthew Griesemer, Town Attorney, stated the DEC has 30 days to respond regarding the project. The 30 day time period has not expired. Motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to carry over the Public Hearing to the December 2020 meeting to await the response from the DEC. All in favor. So carried.
Marissa Rendon, 23 Maisello Road, Tax Map ID #201.-1-33, represented by PLUG TV regarding the installation of 25 solar panels, brought survey maps from 2017. The addition of screening such as bushes or trees was recommended by the Board to block the view of the project for the neighbors. The screening will be added to the site plan map and the applicant will return to the December meeting.
The Board discussed requiring an electronically submitted application as well as 3 hard copies to be submitted by future applicants 11 days prior to the meeting. They will be added to an agenda for the next meeting. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, for the use of an agenda each month. All in favor. So carried.
A motion was made to adjourn by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:20pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary
The American Legion Post will do the Veterans Day Memorial celebration on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 starting at 10:00 AM in Livingston, 10:30 in Clermont and 11:00 in Germantown.
If possible, join us at the Hettling Park at the Veterans Memorial at 10:30 AM and pass the word.
The celebration will end at the Lasher Memorial Park at the Anchorage in Germantown (on the River).