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Planning Board – September 2024

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
September 11, 2024

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Jennifer Phillips, Mary Howard, Tom Jantzen, Jesse Cutaia, Ron Miller, and Nathan Hempel.

After review of the August 14, 2024 minutes, motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried.

John & Julienne Voll, 459/463 Cedar Hill Road, Tax ID #191.-1-16.121/122, came before the Board requesting a Lot Line Adjustment to better divide the two existing driveways which serve 459 and 463 Cedar Hill Road. Motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to waive the Public Hearing. All in favor. So carried. SEQRA was read by Mary Howard. Motion for a negative declaration was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller. All in favor. So carried. Motion to approve the Lot Line Adjustment pending new Deed descriptions was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Jesse Cutaia. All in favor. So carried.

Thomas and Nancy Jantzen, 199 Commons Road, Tax ID# 192.-1-28 & 192.-1-88, came before the Board seeking a Lot Line Adjustment. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to waive the Public Hearing. SEQRA was read by Mary Howard. Motion for a negative declaration was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Jesse Cutaia, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to approve the Lot Line Adjustment. All in favor. So carried. Tom Jantzen recused himself from this portion of the meeting.

With no further business, a motion was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Jesse Cutaia, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:15pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town Board – September 2024

Town of Clermont
Town Board Meeting
September 3, 2024

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilwoman Lusher Shut, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve and Councilwoman Brownson.

  1. Call Meeting to Order @7:00 with the Pledge of Allegiance Led by Supervisor Staats
  2. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
    • Approval of August meeting minutes, Motion to accept by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried
  3. Written communications
    • Election Day Dinner November 5th at Community House, Take out Only 430-630 PM. Cost is $12.00 per meal
    • Current Go Fund Me for Patrick Dempsey who recently lost his Wife.

Clerk Report

  • Total for General Fund $2,522.52
  • NYS Ag&Mkts $9.00
  • Total report for August 2024 $2,531.52

Mail Review-None

Correspondence for Web Committee-None

  1. Committee Reports and Updates
    • Councilman Desmond -Comments and concerns regarding Comp Plan in relation to Planning/Zoning Laws
    • Councilwoman Lusher Shute-
    • Councilman Gildersleeve – No Updates
    • Councilwoman Brownson- (Chris Nolan) Zoom meeting with tribal leaders, regarding documentation/photos of unknown artifacts that may be in the community.
  1. Old Business
    • Park Update
      • Kiosk Signs completed/installed on Front, working on backs
      • Councilwoman Brownson will take pictures of Rt 6 signs for discussion
      • Working on Flanders Field signs
      • Parkitect-No deposit or payment until project completion-Locked in 2024 pricing
      • Grant-signing of contract Ok.
    • Comprehensive Plan update-
      • Cannabis considerations-Will remain as Not permitted at this time and will be revisited as necessary
      • Next Meeting October 14th-Plan almost completed
    • Court Grant for Generator denied, not allowed.
    • Community House Painting – Painting completed, Also painted door of church
    • Stahl Bridge update-Slightly behind schedule due to delay of Steel delivery expected withing 2-3 wks., expectation is completion by Thanksgiving. Consideration should be given for travel restrictions (weight) when bridge completed.
  2. New Business
    • 2025 Budget workshop-September 23rd 6PM
    • Town Logo Design Contest-Approved by attorney for cash prizes
    • BAR appointment-Re appoint Al Costello to term ending September 30, 2029 Motion to accept by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried
    1. Supervisors Report-
      • Sales Tax revenue down slightly
    2. Motion To Pay Abstracts
      • Motion to pay Highway abstract #8 Voucher #79-85 $5,661.73 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
      • Motion to pay Prepaid abstract #9A Voucher #199-201 $296.65 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
      • Motion to pay General abstract #9 Vouchers #202-209 $10,785.35 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried
    1. Public Communication/Comments to Board-
      • Christopher Nolan-Please remember history department when budgeting
      • Christopher Nolan-Solar Concerns.

    Motion to adjourn at 8:05PM by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.

    Respectfully submitted.
    Tracey J Gallant
    Town Clerk

    Zoning Board of Appeals – August 2024

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

    August 28, 2024

    The Clermont ZBA held its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending were Hank Himelright, Tami Connolly, Lee Gallant, Luke Kumburis.

    Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, July 24, 2024. A motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Lee Gallant, to approve the July 2024 minutes. All in favor. So carried.

    Motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Lee Gallant, to close the regular meeting and open the Public hearing for Billy Cole. All in favor. So carried.

    Billy Cole, 9G North Storage, 3571 Rt 9G, Tax ID #190.-1-31, is seeking modifications of the Special Use Permit for the storage building at 3571 Rt 9G. Represented by Mary Willms/Carlton Moore, discussion was conducted for the revised site map, which removes 1 building previously shown and the addition of 2 new buildings for a total of 6 storage buildings. Motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Luke Kumburis, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried.

    Motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Lee Gallant, to approve the application with the following mitigating factors: (1)Privacy screening will be added on the south border of the property should it ever be sold.

    (2) No further development is allowed. All in favor. So carried.

    With no other business, motion to adjourn was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Luke Kumburis. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:05pm.

    Respectfully submitted,
    Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

    Planning Board – August 2024

    CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
    August 14, 2024

    The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Jennifer Phillips, Mary Howard, Tom Jantzen, Jesse Cutaia, and Nathan Hempel.

    After review of the July 10, 2024 minutes, motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried.

    Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for Billy Cole, 9G North Storage, 3571 Rt 9G, Tax ID #190.-1-31, who is seeking an amendment to
    to the previously approved site plan for the storage units. The Applicant has reduced the proposed addition of 3 storage buildings to 2 storage buildings. One building will be traditional and the second building will be climate controlled. A sliding maintenance gate has been adde to the southeast corner of the property. There were no comments or correspondence from the public. motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried.
    Following a discussion of the Board, the following mitigating factors were agreed upon:

    • To conserve energy, the climate controlled unit will utilize an energy
      efficient unit.
      * Should Tax ID #190-1-04 be sold, screening shall be added to the fence
      on the southern side of the subject parcel.
      * Aside from the entrance apron, all drivable areas are to remain gravel
      forever and always.
      SEQRA was read by Mary Howard. Motion to declare a negative impact was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Tom Jantzen. All in favor. So carried.Motion to approve the application with mitigating factors was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips. All in favor. So carried.With no further business, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Jesse Cutaia, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:25pm.

    Respectfully submitted,
    Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

    Town Board – August 2024

    Town of Clermont
    Town Board Meeting
    August 5th, 2024

    The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 5th, 2024 at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilwoman Lusher Shut, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve and Councilwoman Brownson.

    1. Call Meeting to Order @7:00 with the Pledge of Allegiance Led by Supervisor Staats
    2. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
      • Approval of June meeting minutes, Motion to accept by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor So Carried
    3. Written communications

    Clerk Report

    • Total for General Fund $2,065.25
    • NYS Ag&Mkts $7.00
    • NYS DOH $22.50
    • Total report for July 2024 $2,594.75

    Mail Review-None

    Correspondence for Web Committee-None

    1. Committee Reports and Updates
      • Councilman Desmond -Met with Attorney-Quit Claim Deed completed
      • Councilwoman Lusher Shute-
        • Signs for the Kiosk should be completed next week.
        • Volunteer opportunities for teens in the area? Any ideas please let her know. Some local Teens need credits are needed for Honor Society etc.
        • Update Sign in front of Town Hall- Community Design Competition Proposal. Prizes for top 6 submissions. Supervisor to check with Attorney regarding cash prizes. Potential donations for local businesses. Sign size will be comparable to current sign.
      • Councilman Gildersleeve – Will follow up on printer issues having to be reset every day
      • Councilwoman Brownson- Discussion regarding Grant submissions.
    2. Old Business
      • Playground updated Funding worksheet.
        • Total cost $348,672.00 with Town share of approximately $100,000 and remainder to be funded with Grants and Donations.
          1. CREST Grant submitted for $125,000.00- High potential to receive grant
          2. CFA Grant submitted for $90,204 submitted-No construction prior to grant award. This is a matching grant.
          3. Volunteer build (3 days) -Savings of about $28,000
          4. Donations of Stone and Concrete- ~$5,500.

      Can we contract to proceed with project without approval of Grants?

      Company waives deposit for municipalities.

      Savings of ~ $15,000 if ordered in 2024.

      Other possible grants?

      • Motion to proceed with project when confirmed that it will not have any affect on the outcome of the Grant awards. Motion to accept by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried
      • Comprehensive Plan update-One more expected session next Monday and possible submission to Town Board for September Meeting
      • Community House Painting – Painter has been waiting to rent lift to complete. Should be completed by September meeting.
      • Stahl Bridge update-On track for completion in November, Structure to be set Mid-August.
      • Turkey Hill Road repairs-This project will not be able to proceed in 2024 due to other county priorities. Engineer reviewed site and found not additional deterioration. In his professional opinion it is ok to postpone to 2025.
      • Buckwheat Bridge-Approved for the County to replace this bridge in 2026.
      • Sales Tax Revenue-$152,927.44 -leveling
      • Tobacco Settlement-$12,920.76
      • Check for Church Avenue Property Sale $3,000.00
      1. New Business
        • Court Grant for Generator
        • Resolution 44 of 2024 approve JCAP submission by the court in the amount up to $30,000.00 Motion to accept by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve, All in Favor. So Carried.
      1. Supervisors Report-
        • Budget Workshop September 23rd 6PM-Clerk to post and submit Public Notice
        • Table repairs-Thank you to Tom Jantzen for the work on the meeting room board table.
      2. Motion To Pay Abstracts
        • Motion to pay General abstract #8 Vouchers #180-198 $15,787.74 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried
        • Motion to pay Prepaid abstract #8A Voucher #177-179 $286.66 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
        • Motion to pay Trust & Agency abstract #4 Voucher #4-7 $692.42 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
        • Motion to pay Highway abstract #8 Voucher #67-78 $6,923.61 By Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
      1. Public Communication/Comments to Board-
        • Christopher Nolan-Discussion regarding Solar Farms and amount of acreage allowed.
        • Christopher Nolan-Requesting possible budgeting for inventory or historic artifacts/documents of the town.
        • Mary Howard-Voting Machines will now arrive on Mondays.

      Motion to enter into executive session. No further town business will be discussed after executive session. Motion made at 8:06PM by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried.

      Motion made to exit executive session at 8:15PM by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried.

      Motion to adjourn at 8:15PM by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.

      Respectfully submitted.
      Tracey J Gallant
      Town Clerk

      Zoning Board of Appeals – July 2024

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

      July 24, 2024

      The Clermont ZBA held its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending were Hank Himelright, Tami Connolly, Lee Gallant, Luke Kumburis, and Ben Peacock.

      Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, June 26, 2024. A motion was made by Luke kumburis, seconded by Tami Connelly, to approve the June 2024 minutes. All in favor. So carried.

      Billy Cole, 9G North Storage, 3571 Rt 9G, Tax ID #190.-1-31, is seeking an amendment to the add 3 additional storage buildings to the existing site. The Applicant presented the revised site map, which removes 1 building previously shown. 2 new buildings are shown for a total of 6 storage buildings. This reduces the total impervious are to 35.4% and the roof coverage is 9.7%. The parking area for the U-Haul vehicles is also shown on the revised map. Motion was made by Luke Kumbris, seconded by Lee Gallant, to accept the new map and schedule a Public Hearing for the August 29. 2024 meeting. All in favor. So carried.

      With no other business, motion to adjourn was made by Ben Peacock, seconded byLuke Kumburis. The meeting adjourned at 8:05pm.

      Respectfully submitted,
      Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

      Columbia County Recycling

      ALL RECYCLABLES MUST BE CLEAN, WITH NO FOOD DEBRIS.

      If it is not on the list then it is considered to be TRASH and must be disposed of properly.

      The following items are accepted for recycling at the Columbia County Transfer/Convenience Stations. 

      • Newspaper, Magazines, Junk Mail, Catalogs, Envelopes, Advertisements/Inserts, Soft cover books.
      • Cardboard boxes – NO Food Debris, Brown Bags.
      • Boxboard & Paperboard
        • Cereal boxes, Pasta boxes, Shoe boxes (tissue paper removed), Mixed Office paper.
      • Plastics – Clean and Free of Debris – #1, #2, & #5.
      • Milk jugs – Rinsed.
      • Bleach/Detergent bottles – Rinsed.
      • Water bottles, Soda bottles – Empty and Rinsed.
      • Aluminum can and bottles – Rinsed and Free of Debris.
      • Tin Cans – Rinsed and Free of Debris.
      • Glass bottles and jars – Rinsed and Free of Debris.

      Visit: https://solidwaste.columbiacountyny.com for latest and updated information, or
      Call: Mon – Fri. 8:00am – 4:00pm (518) 828-2737

      E-Waste

      Due to handling requirements, E-Waste items will only be accepted at the Greenport Transfer Station.

      Acceptable E-Waste

      • Adapters
      • Cable Boxes
      • Cables/Power Cords, Wires
      • Calculators
      • Cell Phones, Smart Phones, Smart Watches
      • Desktop Computers, Tablets
      • Digital Cameras
      • Digital Clock
      • DVD/CD/VCR Players
      • DVRs
      • Fax Machines 
      • Gaming System
      • GPS Devices
      • Hard Drives
      • Keyboards, Mice
      • Modems, Routers
      • Monitors
      • Navigational Devices
      • Printers (Small)
      • Power Supplies
      • Processors
      • Remote Controllers
      • Servers
      • Stereos, Speakers
      • Televisions (LCD, CRT, etc.)

      These items CAN NOT BE PLACED in the recycling containers.

      Items that can NOT be accepted as Recyclable or Trash

      (Illustrative only)
      E-Cigarettes and Cartridges, Hazardous Materials, LED and CFL lightbulbs, Fire Extinguishers, Propane tanks, Lithium-Ion batteries, Solar lights – including ornamental yard lights.

      Items that are Trash and not Recyclable

      (Illustrative only)
      Photographs, DVD’s, CD’s, VHS tapes, TISSUE PAPER, Paper Towels, Napkins, Disposable Plates, cups, utensils, Flower Pots, Feedstock bags, Garbage bags, Plastic bags, Cellophane wrap, Plastic dishes and utensils, Plastic crates, Plastic bins, Styrofoam packaging and containers, Plastic storage containers.