Notice Of Town Assessor change in hours.
The Clermont Town Assessor, Cheryl Kaszluga, will have new available hours. Please see her new hours under “Services and Departments, Tax Information” under “Sole Assessor“.
The Clermont Town Assessor, Cheryl Kaszluga, will have new available hours. Please see her new hours under “Services and Departments, Tax Information” under “Sole Assessor“.
CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
August 12, 2020
The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Nathan Hempel, Mary Howard, Clayton Andrus, Jennifer Phillips, Tom Jantzen and Ron Miller. Others present were George Schmitt, Engineer for the town.
After review of the July 2020 minutes, a motion was made by Clayton
Andrus, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to accept the minutes as corrected. All in favor. So carried.
Paul Gates came before the Board inquiring the needed process to add a driveway to 3 parcels , converting an old farm tract to a common driveway, serving all 3 parcels. The Board explained a Lot Line Adjustment Application and he will return to submit the needed forms.
Susan Bodo and David Behl, 34 Hill N Dale Road, Tax ID #169.-1-6.111, are seeking a modification to a developed site by adding a 6 ground mounted solar array to the existing 14. They were instructed to appear before the ZBA for further information.
A motion was made to adjourn by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:1pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary
CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
July 8, 2020
The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Nathan Hempel, Mary Howard, Clayton Andrus, Jennifer Phillips, Tom Jantzen. Others present were George Schmitt, Engineer for the Town, Matthew Griesemer, Attorney for the Town.
After review of the June 2020 minutes, a motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to accept the minutes as corrected. All in favor. So carried.
James Potts, Jr., 9 Banks Lane, came before the Board for a lot line adjustment from an existing parcel of 16.113 acres and adding by .88 acres to an existing 1 acre parcel. Motion to declare the application as complete and accept it was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel. All in favor. So carried. The Short Environmental Assessment Form was read with motion made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to declare a negative impact. All in favor. So carried. Motion to waive a Public Hearing was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Nathan Hempel. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Clayton Andrus, to approve the lot line adjustment. All in favor. So carried.
Billy Cole, 3541 9G, presented revised site map for four self storage buildings and will forward copies to George Schmidt for review.
Kirk Watters, 366 Commons Road, Tax ID# 192-1-87, Mary howard made the motion, seconded by Clayton Andrus, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for this accessory apartment application. All in favor So carried. There were no comments from the audience. 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. The SEQRA was read by Mary Howard. A motion to declare a negative impact was made by Clayton Andrus, seconded by Nathan Hempel. All in favor So carried. Motion to approve the application was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Clayton Andrus. All in favor. So carried.
Discussion was held regarding Red Wing, with Matthew Griesemer providing information and correspondence on the subject of Clermont Planning Board being the lead agency. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to revise the motion of June 10, 2020 from Clermont Planning Boarding the lead agency to Milan being the lead agency with Clermont being an involved agency. All in favor. So carried.
Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Clayton Andrus, requesting the Clermont Town Board to review the permitted uses within the Roe Jan Corridor and explore making our codes consistent with neighboring towns. 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 8:50pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary
TOWN BOARD MINUTES
JULY 6. 2020
The Clermont Town Board held its regular meeting on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those present were Supervisor Raymond Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson, Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher-Shute and Councilman Kris Gildersleeve. There was one resident present.
Supervisor Staats opened the meeting with the salute to the flag.
MINUTES: A motion was made by Councilman Desmond to accept the minutes of the June meeting, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in favor. So carried.
TOWN CLERKS REPORT: The Clerk presented the Supervisor with a check for the General Fund in the amount of $213.53.
CORRESPONDENCE:
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
SUPERVISORS REPORT:
ABSTRACTS:
PUBLIC COMMENT
Resident Chris Nolan had a question regarding the right of way on Commons Road which was taken by the County many years ago. It was suggested that he contact the Columbia County Engineering department for information.
A motion was made to adjourn at 8:35 P.M. by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Helen Shannon, RMC
Town Clerk
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:
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:
NEW BUSINESS:
CHIEFS REPORT:
The calls for May were as follows:
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
The town Hall will be open to the public on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 5pm.
Additional face masks will be handed out to any community member that is in need (until supplies last) between 5pm and 7pm. There is a limited amount, but they will be handed out while supplies last.
If anyone in the community is in need of hand sanitizer, please bring a small bottle with you and we can refill your bottles.
There will be a Park Workshop following the above activities help at 7pm to discuss the town park rules and signs in preparation of ordering/purchasing signs to be posted in the town park.
Due to the Covid-19 situation, it is not possible to open all of the usual polling places, and many voters will need to go to new polling locations in order to vote in person on the June 23rd Election Day. On June 23rd, (in person) Clermont voters must vote at the Germantown Activity Building (54 Palatine Park Road, Germantown).
For more information, see the Columbia County, NY Board of Elections web site.
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