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Author: Kris Gildersleeve

ASSESSMENT ROLL AND GRIEVANCE INFORMATION for 2024

Pursuant to Sections 506 and 526 of the Real Property Tax Law:

1. Notice is hereby given that the Tentative Assessment Roll for the Town of Clermont NY is completed, and a copy thereof may be seen at 1795 Route 9 Clermont, NY 12526 until June 4, 2024.

2. I will be available by phone at 518-929-3845 and email tocassessor@yahoo.com

3. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Assessment Review for the Town of Clermont will meet to hear and examine all properly filed complaints in relation to assessments of Real Property at 1795 Route 9 Clermont, NY 12526 during the hours of 3PM-5PM and 6PM-8PM on June 4, 2024.

4. A publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at the Assessor’s Office or the Columbia
County Real Property Tax Office as well as on line at: http://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/orpts/grievancebooklet.pdf

Assessor Cheryl Kaszluga

Planning Board – May 2024

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
May 8, 2024

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller, Ton Jantzen, Jesse Cutaia, and Nathan Hempel. Matthew Griesemer, Town Attorney, was also in attendance.

After review of the April 10, 2024 minutes, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried.

Motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for Centerline Communications/ AT&T. Represented by Brenda Blask, Centerline Communications is seeking to add wireless transmission equipment to the existing Verizon tower located at 195 Pleasantvale Road, Tax ID #192.-1-29.1. There would be a 20’ increase in the height to the Verizon tower, but would not increase the diameter of the tower. The tower will not be tall enough to require the addition of a light. Question was raised regarding the affect by a higher tower to the area’s wildlife. Electrical and frequency would be reason for concern of the wildlife as well as the actual tower. Brenda Blask responded the longterm affect on wildlife, if any, is unknown. Copies are to be provided of the AT&T licenses which will also list the frequencies. Fiber optic lines were discussed. AT&T would not add to what is already in place by Verizon. The project will be submitted to the County Planning Board for their May 2024 meeting. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Tom Jantzen, was made to keep the PH open, extending it to the June 2024 meeting of the Clermont Planning Board, and return to the regular meeting. 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 8:20pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town Board – May 2024

Town of Clermont
Town Board Meeting
May 6th, 2024

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 6th at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Lusher Shute and Councilwoman Brownson.

  1. Call Meeting to Order @7:00 with the Pledge of Allegiance Led by Supervisor Staats
  2. Comprehensive Plan Report Early by Mary Howard due to travel plans
    • Monday May 13th Meeting-Map out Planning/Zoning Process to clear confusion on process
    • Tuesday May 14th-Short Term rentals, opinions, regulations, plans. Draft available open for revisions
    • July/August possible adoption of Comprehensive Plan updates.
  3. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
    • Approval of April meeting minutes, Motion to accept by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried
  4. Written communications

Clerk Report

  1. Total for General Fund $28,196.81
  2. Total for Trust and Agency $1,000.00
  3. NYS Ag&Mkts $6.00
  4. Total report for April 2024 $29,202.81

Mail Review- NONE

Correspondence for Web Committee-NONE

  1. Committee Reports and Updates
    • Councilman Desmond -Highway report-Tractor auctioned-Check received in amount of $11,500.00
    • Councilwoman Lusher Shute-Playground committee met and will have a draft plan soon. To be presented at workshop or future board meeting. Councilman Gildersleeve requested that the plan be emailed prior to the meeting for review. The committee would like to start applying for funding with a plan for 2025. Will be placed on Agenda for June meeting.
    • Councilman Gildersleeve-Laptop has been purchased and software is being installed. We continue with printer issues. Would also like to look at a cable to hardwire the printer to the router and also include the community house. We will repurpose the old laptop when data has been transferred.
    • Councilwoman Brownson-Grant received for $1000.00 from Bank of Greene County for Flanders Field. AED’s have been placed at Community House, Town Hall and Garage. Park Committee would like approval to replace a tree valued at $300.00. Motion to approve replacement of tree up to $200.00 by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried.
  2. Old Business
    • Park Sign-Supervisor Staats would Like Park Committee to be involved with design/wording and placement of sign.
    • Community House Painting is expected to Start in June
    • Stahl Bridge replacement is on schedule
    • Turkey Hill Road repair is on schedule
    • Sales Tax Down 4.5% from last year latest check was $179427.00
  1. New Business
    • Property Sale conducted at Town Hall at 5PM by Andrew Howard from Freeman Howard. One Sole bidder (Raymond Staats) in the amount of $3000.00-Supervisor Staats indicated that this is border property to his residence and will require clean up and building removal. A Motion was made to accept the sole bid in the amount of $3000.00 by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. Request to pole Board members
      • Councilman Gildersleeve-Aye
      • Councilwoman Lusher Shute-Aye
      • Councilwoman Brownson-Aye
      • Councilman Desmond-Aye
      • Supervisor Staats-Recused

All in Favor Motion Carried.

  • Firehouse is requesting assistance with researching grants for the 9G firehouse being listed as an Emergency Shelter. Councilwoman Brownson will research.

Motion to accept Bid #2 Reynolds Painting LLC made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So Carried

  1. Supervisors Report-
  2. Motion To Pay Abstracts
    • Motion to pay General abstract #5 Vouchers #101-126 $8,968.62 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried
    • Motion to pay Highway abstract #5 Voucher #32-41 $7,161.13 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay Prepaid General abstract #5A Vouchers #98-100 $387.57 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
  1. Public Communication/Comments to Board-
    • Resident Nolan
      • Questioned regarding what locations were designated emergency shelters. Clermont Firehouse 9G and Clermont Town Hall 1795 Route 9
      • Replacement/Cleaning of sign in front of Town Hall. This was budgeted for this year and Supervisor Staats has asked the Park Committee to assist.
      • Question regarding surplus property
      • Bridge Discussion

Motion to enter into executive session for potential contract negotiation. No further town business will be discussed after executive session. Motion made at 7:45PM by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried.

Motion made to exit executive session at 8:04PM by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried.

Motion to adjourn at 8:04PM by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

The Town of Clermont, shall sell at public auction at the Clermont Town Hall, 1795 Route 9, Clermont, New York 12526, on the 6th day of May 2024, at 5:00 o’clock in the evening, the real property located at Church Avenue, Town of Clermont, New York, bearing tax map number 180.-1-30.

No minimum bid has been set, and all bids are subject to final approval by the Town of Clermont Town Board. A copy of the Terms of Sale may be reviewed at the Office of the Town Clerk, Clermont Town Hall, 1795 Route 9, Clermont, New York 12526.

Dated at Hudson, New York, the _12_day of April, 2024.

Download Terms of Sale

Tracey Gallant, Town Clerk
Town of Clermont