Author: Kris Gildersleeve

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
July 10 , 2024

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Jennifer Phillips, Mary Howard, Ron Miller, Tom Jantzen, and Nathan Hempel. Matthew Griesemer, Town Attorney, was also in attendance.

After review of the June 12, 2024 minutes, motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried.

Hank Himelright, located on Apple Valley Lane, Tax ID #191.1-1-67, 23.92 acres, is seeking a Lot Line Adjustment from a parcel of 23.92 acres (Lot A). 10.148 acres were added to a preexisting parcel of 5+/- acre parcel (Lot B). The new acreage for Lot B will be 15.873 acres. The remainder of Lot A will be 13.772 acres. The well and septic appear on the map and is BOH approved. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips to Waive the Public Hearing and approve the Lot Line. All in favor. So carried.

Beth Crockett, 276 Nevis Road, Tax Map ID #191.1-1.16, came before the Board for a Sketch Plan Review of a Minor Subdivision. She will return with further plans.

Billy Cole, 9G North Storage, 3571 Rt 9G, Tax ID #190.-1-31, seeking an amendment to the previously approved site plan for the storage units located on Rt 9G. He is proposing three additional buildings. He has also added the parking area for U-Haul vehicles. A new maintenance gate has been added. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to accept the new plan as presented and schedule a Public hearing for August 14, 2024. All in favor. So carried.

With no further business, a motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:28pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town of Clermont
Town Board Meeting
July 1st, 2024

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 1st, 2024 at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilwoman Lusher Shute and Councilwoman Brownson. Councilman Kris Gildersleeve was absent

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 Brownson, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried
3. Written communications
   • Clerk Report
     • Total for General Fund $3,071.05
     • NYS Ag&Mkts $5.00
     • NYS DOH $22.50
     • Total report for June 2024 $3,098.55
   • Mail Review
     • Solid Waste Flyer for Recyclables-Do’s and Don’ts. Will be posted on town website for future reference.
     • Correspondence for Web Committee-NONE
4. Committee Reports and Updates
   • Councilman Desmond -Nothing to report
   • Councilwoman Lusher Shute-Bike Racks and 2 additional Benches installed, All current plaques from donations have also been installed. Thank you to the Highway department. Playground committee met in an effort to reduce costs from the previous playground estimate provided. New Estimate is at ~$315,000.00 This is assuming community build and donations from local businesses for prep work. Also included in estimate is a Climbing wall for County Route 6 Park. Parkitect is not interested in repairing current surface at swings, but recommended replacing existing surface (also included in estimate). Ordering in 2024 for arrival in spring 2025 would save ~ $15,000. Supervisor Staats renewed the willingness to assist with funding. Town Board not prepared to commit without additional funding sources identified. Town Board to approve applying for grants to assist in funding of Playground. Motion to approve by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So Carried. Councilwoman Brownson will start applying for grants that are due by end of month.
   • Councilwoman Brownson- Bank of Greene County presented current Grant award of $1000 towards the Veterans Monument. Councilwoman Brownson has been unable to successfully reach out to Brittany Bohnsack regarding the dedication of the County Route 6 Park. Will further update at the August meeting for the sign for out front of the Town Hall.
5. Old Business
   • Comprehensive Plan update-Next meeting Monday July 8th-will be working on subdivisions
   • Community House Painting -Significant progress has been made, second payment approved for the painter per the contract.
   • Stahl Bridge update-Old Bridge removed, awaiting new structure. Expected completion by Thanksgiving
6. New Business
   • Supervisor Staats read a letter in support of the Climate Smart Task Force grant funding
7. Supervisors Report-
   • Warren Street building still work in progress.
   • School Bus Camera’s-Still work in progress at the County Level
8. Motion To Pay Abstracts
   • Motion to pay General abstract #7 Vouchers #153-176 $17,028.55 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried
   • Motion to pay Highway abstract #7 Voucher #54-66 $9,845.84 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
9. Public Communication/Comments to Board-
   • Desiree Weber-Questions regarding school bus stops on Route 9 and speed reduction request-Supervisor Staats will mention it at the county level again however we were turned down via NYS DOT for a reduction in speed.
   • Dog Warden issue regarding prosecution of violation-County Attorney is needed
   • Christopher Nolan-Questions regarding Solar Farms and amount of acreage allowed.

Motion to enter into executive session. No further town business will be discussed after executive session. Motion made at 8:04PM by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried.

Motion made to exit executive session at 8:14PM by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor So Carried.

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

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant

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

June 26, 2024

The Clermont ZBA held its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending were Hank Himelright, Don Van Wagner, 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, May 22, 2024. A motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Luke Kumburis, to approve the May 2024 minutes. All in favor. So carried. There was no new business.

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 buildings will be 30’x110’. Building #5 would be climate controlled. The limit for the impervious area is 10% of the site. The driveway will bring the impervious area to 39%. The U-Haul rental now in use was not approved in the original application, placing the project into an out of code for the site. The new request for the inclusion of the U-Haul business and additional buildings will be a modification to the original plan. The Applicant will return with revised maps reflecting the requested changes.

With no other business, motion to adjourn was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Don Van Wagner. The meeting adjourned at 8:30pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD

June 12, 2024

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller, Tom Jantzen, Jesse Cutaia, and Nathan Hempel. Matthew Griesemer, Town Attorney, was unable to attend.

After review of the May 8, 2024 minutes, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried. Mary Howard abstained due to not being present at the May meeting.

Motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for Centerline Communications/ AT&T. All in favor So carried. Brenda Blask, representingCenterline Communications, provided a recap of the project, seeking to add wireless transmission equipment to the existing Verizon tower located at 195 Pleasantvale Road, Tax ID #192.-1-29.1. The response from the Columbia County Planning Board is pending and will be reviewed at their June 2024 meeting. The Board reviewed questions from George Schmitt, the Town Engineer, and discussed response from the Applicant. 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. Mary Howard read the SEQRA. Motion was made by Nathan Temple, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to declare a negative impact, All in favor So carried. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller, to approve the project pending the review and approval from he Columbia County Planning Board and the final response from George Schmitt, the Town Engineer. All in favor. So carried.

Hank Himelright, located on Apple Valley Lane, Tax ID #191.1-1-67, 23.92 acres, is seeking a Lot Line Adjustment from a parcel of 23.92 acres. The Applicant was advised to indicate the location of wells and the Board of Health approval. Parcel A and Parcel B also need to be added to the map. The Applicant will return with updated maps.

Kelly Crimmons, represented by Sam Ferguson, came before the Board for a sketch plan review. He was directed to the ZBA and Board of Health. The Applicant will return with revised plans.

With no further business, a motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:25pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town of Clermont
Town Board Meeting
June 3rd , 2024

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 3rd 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. Playground Presentation:
   • Presented by Amy Cutaia and Lindsey Lusher Shute and Sale Representative Leore Kushner from Parkitect
     • Current estimated total is $468, 893.00
     • Town Board would like to see grant opportunities and ways to scale down costs before committing any funds. Additional discussions will follow
     • Discussed repair needed at Clermont Park/Cty Rt 6
3. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
   • Approval of May 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 $1,732.62
2. NYS Ag&Mkts $1.00
3. Solid Waste $80.00
4. Total report for May 2024 $1,813.62

Mail Review

1. Village of Tivoli Public Hearing, June, 12th 6PM at Village Hall, Local Law to establish a new Chapter 180 of the Code of the Village of Tivoli “Short-Term Rentals”
2. Red Hook School District-Board of Education Elections
3. K.I.S.S- June 17th through June 28th

Correspondence for Web Committee-NONE

5. Committee Reports and Updates
   • Councilman Desmond -Highway completed paving of Hill n Dale Road and seasonal road that crosses from South Road to County Route 8.
   • Councilwoman Lusher Shute-Bike Racks and Benches installed. Park committee requests approval for 2 signs for Kiosks Approximately $400.00 each. Motion to approve a total of $800.00 by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried. If the cost is over $800 the committee must come to the board for approval.
   • Councilwoman Brownson-Discussing possible competition for sign designs. Working with TV network for a recording on the Clermont History in the near future. Bank of Greene County will present Grant award on June 13th at 4PM. All are invited to attend.
   • Councilman Gildersleeve-Awaiting hardwiring for printer, asked about wiring to Community House and the possible need for a Router.
6. Old Business
   • Comprehensive Plan update-The next meeting will discuss Short-Term Rentals
   • Community House Painting has started.
   • MTG Tax-Decreased from last year however Sales Tax remains strong
   • Data Lines Printer/CEO Desk-Mac Electric was given the ok to run the lines and should start any day.
7. New Business
   • Replacement of Community House Lighting- Mac Electric given the ok to proceed, estimated cost ~ $2,600.00 Motion to approve by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried
8. Supervisors Report-
   • No additional Stahl bridge update yet. County Engineer should be in at July Meeting to update progress and timeline
   • Buckwheat Bridge still pending approval for full replacement in 2026
   • Turkey Hill Road has not been started yet, waiting for driest season.
   • School Bus Camera’s-Still work in progress at the County Level-Preparing an RFP

9. Motion To Pay Abstracts
   • Motion to pay Prepaid General abstract #6A Vouchers #127-129 $310.71 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
   • Motion to pay General abstract #6 Vouchers #130-149 $10,873.12 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried
   • Motion to pay Trust & Agency abstract #3 Voucher #4 $350.00 By Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
   • Motion to pay Highway abstract #6 Voucher #42-53 $125,608.71 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.

10. Public Communication/Comments to Board-
    • Coach from Southern Columbia Little League spoke about the conditions of the baseball field on County Route 6. Fields have not been mowed by the Town; a player’s dad has brought the mower to mow the field. Another parent has attempted to drop the schedule off and no one has been at the Town to accept it. The clerk provided Town Hall open hours and email address so that the schedule can be sent.

Motion to adjourn at 8:48PM by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals

1795 Route 9

Germantown, New York 12526

May 22, 2024

The Clermont ZBA held its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending were Hank Himelright, Don Van Wagner, Lee Gallant, Luke Kumburis, and Tami Connolly.

Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, March 27, 2024. A motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to approve the March 2024 minutes. All in favor. So carried. A meeting was not held for April 2024.

There was no new business.

Daric Schlesselman, Van Burnt Stillhouse, 1931 Route 9, Tax ID #181-1-12, The Board discussed there has been no progress on the project. Due to a lack of information and the extended time since the application was submitted, motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Luke Kumburis, to deny the application. 
 Roll Call Vote: Hank Himelright yes 
 Don Van Wagner, yes 
 Lee Gallant, yes
 Luke Kumburis, yes
 Ben Peacock, yes
 All in favor. So carried. Mr. Schlesselman will be notified the application has been denied and he is welcome to reapply should he wish to. Copies of the notice will also be sent to the Clermont Town Clerk and the Town Attorney.

With no other business, motion was made by Ben Peacock, seconded by Lee Gallant, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:39pm.

Respectfully submitted, 

Desiree M. Webber, Secretary