Author: Kris Gildersleeve

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

June 24, 2020

The meeting opened at 7:30 pm. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending were Hank Himelright, Luke Kumburis, Don Van Wagner, Phyllis Heiko and John Rusconi.

Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, January 2020. A motion to approve the January minutes was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by john Rusconi. All in favor. So carried.

Kirk Watters, 366 Commons Road, Tax ID# 192-1-87, Motion to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing was made by Phyllis Heiko, seconded by Luke Kumburis. There were no objections from the audience for the proposed accessory apartment. Motion was made to approve the special use by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Phyllis Heiko, contingent upon the site review from the Planning Board. All in favor. So carried. Motion to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting was made by John Rusconi, seconded by Luke Kumburis. All in favor. So carried. The Short Environmental Assessment Form was read and a negative impact was declared. Motion for declare a negative impact was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Don Van Wagner. All in favor So carried.

Discussion was held regarding the discontinuation of the ZBA Application Night. Further discussion was tabled for the July meeting.

Hank Himelright made a recommendation for the Town Board to review the zoning for solar panels, specifically the infrastructure and point of entry. Motion was made by Luke Kumburis for a letter to be sent to the Town Board, seconded by Phyllis Heiko. All in favor. So carried.

A motion was made to adjourn by John Rusconi, seconded by Don Van Wagner. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:15pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

CLERMONT FIRE COMMISSIONERS
JUNE 15, 2020

The Clermont Fire Commissioners held their regular meeting on Monday, June 15, 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, Treasurer Denise Fiore and Robert Desmond.

Chairwoman Rifenburgh opened the meeting with the salute to the flag.

MINUTES: The minutes of the May meeting were reviewed and a correction was noted by the Treasurer on the total amount of May invoices paid should be $4,184.95. A motion was made by Commissioner Saulpaugh, seconded by Commissioner Scott to accept the minutes with the correction. All in favor. So carried.

June 15, 2020 Fire Commissioners’ Treasurer’s Report

RE: May 2020

Total Amount of May 2020 Invoices Paid …………………………………………….$ 4,184.95

RE: June 2020

Proposed June 2020 Invoices ……………………………………………………………$ 3,288.44

Paid June 2020 Invoices ……………………………………………………………………2,208.06

…………………….Total ……………………………………………………………………$ 5,496.50

Reconciliation of Accounts

The Bank of Greene County Balances to Date

Money Market Checking Balance ……………………………………………………$ 202,416.04*

*Includes interest paid on 5/31/2020 in the amount of $34.80

Checking Balance ………………………………………………………………………………4,171.40

Less Outstanding Checks ……………………………………………………………………2,390.01

Checking Balance to Date …………………………………………………………………..1,781.39

Money Market & Checking A/C Total ………………………………………………$ 204,197.43*

*This does not include $54,000 wired to checking account for sale of truck

Capital Reserve Fund for Fire Equipment ………………………………………$41,786.91 (as of 12/31/19)

Interest 1/1/2020 – 1/31/2020 ………………………………………………………….$ 5.30

Interest 2/1/2020 – 2/29/2020 …………………………………………………………….4.96

Interest 3/1/2020 – 3/31/2020 …………………………………………………………….5.31

Interest 4/1/2020 – 4/30/2020……………………………………………………………..0.83

Interest 5/1/2020 – 5/31/2020 ……………………………………………………………………0.20

…………………….Total …………………………………………………………………..$23,627.21

Capital Reserve Fund for Constr. &Improvement: …………………………..$33,717.36 (as of 12/31/19)

Interest 1/1/2020 – 1/31/2020 …………………………………………………………..$ 4.28

Interest 2/1/2020 – 2/29/2020 …………………………………….……………………4.01

Interest 3/1/2020 – 3/31/2020 …………………………………………………………….4.28

Interest 4/1/2020 – 4/30/2020 …………………………………………………………….1.18

Interest 5/1/2020 – 5/31/2020 …………………………………………………………….0.29

…………………….Total ……………………………………………………………………$33,731.40

Denise Fiore, Treasurer
June 15, 2020

A motion was made to accept the Treasurers report by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Bauer. All in favor. So carried.

CORRESPONDENCE:

• A letter of Resignation was received by the Chief from Samuel Williams resigning from his position of 2nd Lieutenant effective June 3, 2020.
• RBC Wealth Management account statement for May $396,422.97.
• Commissioners Training update: There will be two sessions of Commissioners training to be held online on June 17th and 18th from 6:30 to 9:30 P.M. or June 20th and 27th from 8:30 AM to 11:30 A.M.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Commissioners Bauer and Saulpaugh

Commissioner Bauer will be applying weed killer in the ditch in front of Station #1 because it is too difficult to mow.

INSURANCE: Commissioners Miller and Scott

The 1996 International truck was sold and has been removed from the policy. The new truck has been added.

FIRE EQUIPMENT: Commissioners Bauer and Saulpaugh

The sale price for the 1996 International was $60,000. Less commission the district received $54,000 which was wired to our account. The truck was picked up on Monday, June 8th with all paperwork relating to sale.

LOSAP: Commissioners S. Rifenburgh and Miller
No report

LAWS AND POLICIES: All Commissioners
No report

LEGAL: All Commissioners
No report

OLD BUSINESS:

• PHYSICALS: There are seven or eight members who have not had their physicals for this year. It may be because of the Coronavirus but they do need to have their physicals soon.
• GRANTS: We did not receive anything for new turnout gear that was applied for. The current gear was received in October 2012 and is good for another year. We do need to get new gear for the interior firefighters.

NEW BUSINESS:

• A pump test, grease and oil change needs to be done on trucks. The van will not need this servicing as it has not had the miles on it. The test on hose and ladders was done last year.

CHIEFS REPORT:

The calls for May were as follows:

• 5/2/20 – Lasher Road – ATV accident, assist NDP and set up landing zone for Life Net, 11 firefighters.
• 5/16/20 – Mutual aid standby for Livingston -8 firefighters
• 5/22/20 – Mutual aid for Livingston with tanker, County Route 10 structure fire, 7 firefighters
• 5/29/20 – AAPI – Route 9 rollover, 7 firefighters

Detail – 5/25/20 – Memorial Day Parade of trucks with Germantown, Livingston – 5 firefighters.

Ongoing truck driver training on Truck #6035.

The monthly drill is planned for tanking water, dumping and swapping off with other drivers.

Our response times to calls have been good.

B’s Custom Detailing will do a process of coating the new truck to maintain paint, chrome and sealing it for $1,000.00. This process has a 5-year warranty.

Commissioner Bauer wants to be sure that someone on the board knows that the trucks are out of the district when they do.

Driver training: Currently Les Coon and 1st Assistant Chief Evan Decker have been doing the driver training. The Commissioners were of the understanding that Ronald Rifenburgh was doing the training but he has not been notified of a change. This will be discussed at the next meeting.

FUEL REPORT: Commissioner Bauer submitted the fuel report for May at 30 inches used.

A motion was made to approve payment of the bills by Commissioner Saulpaugh, seconded by Commissioner Bauer. All in favor. So carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Bob Desmond asked what had been expected to be received for the 1996 International truck. The thought was around $25,000 to $30,000. The money will go into the truck reserve fund.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Scott to adjourn at 7:50 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,
Mary Helen Shannon
Fire District Secretary

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
June 10, 2020

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Nathan Hempel, Mary Howard, Ron Miller, Jennifer Phillips, Tom Jantzen. Others present were George Schmitt, Engineer for the Town, Matthew Griesemer, Attorney for the Town.

After review of the March 2020 minutes, a motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to accept the minutes. All in favor. So carried.

John Moran, Tax ID# 192.00-01-37.11, represented by Lindsey Schultz, came before the Board regarding a Lot Line change. 50’ from the property will be added to an existing parcel of 27.2 acres. Motion to deem the application complete was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Tom Jantzen. All in favor. So carried. The Short Environmental Assessment Form was read with motion made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Ron Miller, to declare a negative impact. All in favor. So carried. Motion to waive a Public Hearing was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Mary Howard, to approve the lot line change. All in favor. So carried.

110 Mill Road, (Solar), Falck Renewables, represented by Teddy Epstein and Jerry Leone, came before the Board presenting a proposed large scale solar project at 110 Mill Road and seeking information on the requirements for a variance. It was explained by the Board Clermont zoning permits 10 acres. The proposed site is 25.9 acres. An application was not submitted.

Billy Cole, 3541 9G, presented revised plans for four self storage buildings, each 130’x130’.

Discussion was held regarding Red Wing Quarry. The Planning Board agreed to be lead agency. A motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to appoint Matthew Griesemer, Town Attorney, to act on its behalf in relation to Red Wing Properties, Inc. and request lead agency status in the DEC permitting process. All in favor. So carried.

A motion was made to adjourn by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:45pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

CLERMONT TOWN BOARD MINUTES
JUNE 1, 2020

The Clermont Town Board held their regular meeting on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. via teleconference due to the COVID-19 virus. Those participating were Supervisor Raymond Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson, Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher-Shute and Councilman Kris Gildersleeve and Town Clerk Mary Helen Shannon.

Supervisor Staats opened the meeting with the pledge of allegiance.

MINUTES:

Councilwoman Brownson asked for corrections to the May minutes under committee reports, section on Grants. The corrections will be made. A motion was made to accept the minutes with corrections by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in favor. So carried.

TOWN CLERKS REPORT: The Clerk’s report was sent out via email and after review was accepted by the Supervisor. The Supervisor was presented with a check for the General Fund in the amount of $146.09 and for Trust and Agency for $1416.90.

CORRESPONDENCE:

• The Democratic Presidential Primary will be held on June 23, 2020 from 6 AM to 9 PM.
• The Republican Primary to choose a representative in the U.S. Congress, 19th Congressional District will also take place on this date and times.
• There is early voting scheduled from June 13 to June 21 at 401 State Street, Hudson. Check County Elections website for times which do vary.
• The Supervisor submitted budget and revenue reports to board members.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

• PARK DISCUSSION: There was discussion on the following regarding the Park.

1. Councilman Desmond would like to see this added to the sign ‘using park at your own risk’. This was something that was approved previously by our attorney for the Little League field sign.
2. Also, add ‘all children must be supervised by parent or guardian’. This could be added to sign. This could be determined by age of children, such as, ‘under age 12’ etc.
3. Discussed the wording about contacting 911 or the Sheriff’s department with any concerns, etc. on the sign.
4. Discussed ‘Use of illegal drugs’ as opposed to ‘recreational drugs’ citing the difference between ‘illegal and recreational’ as currently described. The suggestion was to change to ‘or drug use’.
5. The discussion about whether or not ‘firearms’ should be prohibited and on sign. Councilman Gildersleeve is still against having firearms prohibited as doing so, would make the park a ‘soft target’. He has not seen this on other park signs. Supervisor Staats stated that this would not follow state guidelines for state parks, schools or recreational parks to not restrict firearms. Councilwoman Lusher-Shute believes it is consistent with the workplace violence policy. Councilman Gildersleeve believes that was written for community park. Suggested ‘no display or discharging of firearms’ as an alternative. Supervisor Staats will get opinions from the attorney on these.
6. Councilwoman Lusher-Shute said the committee will be making a recommendation on where to move the piles of gravel which are on the park site. On this the Supervisor suggested that the needs of the Highway department be considered and it must be discussed with the Highway Superintendent.
7. The committee is seeking adoption of the official plan for the park. Councilman Desmond suggested adopting as a guide rather than a plan.
8. Veterans Pathway: It might be necessary to meet with the committee on the relocation suggested of the pathway to be sure it is accessible and not more costly.
9. We should consider any input from neighbors of the park.

• WEBSITE: Councilman Gildersleeve has been updating the website concerning Coronavirus, minutes, meeting schedules, etc. G-tel has updated the website also.
• GRANTS: Councilwoman Brownson has inquired about the 2019 Iroquois grant and if it can be extended until August 31, 2020 to complete the fencing. She is waiting for a reply on this. The 2020 Iroquois grant was submitted for 77 trees and fencing to protect from deer for a total of $9,000.00 and we should hear in a few weeks. The AARP Community Challenge grant was sent in requesting 10 park benches and materials for the Veterans pathway for a total of $9,000.00.

OLD BUSINESS:

• Supervisor Staats thanked all that have been involved with the meetings and realizes it is difficult doing these meetings over the phone.
• CHIPS Funding: The funds are still secure and the Highway Superintendent will only do the work on the roads that are covered by the funds.

NEW BUSINESS:

• SALES TAX: Councilman Desmond asked if the 2nd quarter sales tax check has been received, but the Supervisor said it has not but should be in the next few weeks. Councilwoman Brownson asked if we should meet in the next few weeks to discuss any budget adjustments.
• RE-OPENING TOWN HALL: Supervisor Staats is recommending re-opening the town hall beginning with the Planning Board meeting on June 10 at 7:30 P.M. The Town Clerk’s office will reopen on Saturday, June 13th from 10 AM to 12 PM and the ZBA meeting will be held on the 24th of June at 7:30 P.M. The Town Board will hold their July meeting on July 6th.

ABSTRACTS:

• A motion was made by Councilman Desmond to approve Highway abstract #6, vouchers #45-51 in the amount of $5,356.18, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in favor. So carried.
• A motion was made by Councilwoman Brownson to approve General abstract #6A, vouchers # 133 to 146 in the amount of $2,676.60, seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in favor. So carried.
• A motion was made by Councilman Desmond to approve General prepaid abstract #6, vouchers #126-132 in the amount of $565.85, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in favor. So carried.

Councilwoman Brownson if anyone had received any phone calls from anyone needed assistance with shopping, etc. No one has heard from anyone.

A motion was made to adjourn by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve at 8:00 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,
Mary Helen Shannon, RMC
Town Clerk

No meeting held due to the Town Hall closure during COVID-19.