Author: Kris Gildersleeve

Town of Clermont
Town Board Meeting
April 1st , 2024

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 1st at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, and Councilwoman Brownson. Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute was not present.

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 March meeting minutes, Motion to accept by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. Councilwoman Brownson abstained due to absence at March Meeting. All in Favor So Carried
3. Written communications

Clerk Report

• Total for General Fund $2939.52
• Total for Trust and Agency $500.00
• NYS Ag&Mkts $5.00
• Total report for March 2024 $3444.52

Mail Review- Hazardous Waste Collection Day-Saturday May 4th. Details on website.

Correspondence for Web Committee-NONE

4. Committee Reports and Updates
   • Councilman Desmond -Highway report-Tractor auctioned-Auction ended today.
   • Councilman Gildersleeve-Researching new laptop for Building inspector/Code Enforcement. Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson and Seconded by Councilman Desmond to approve spending amount of $1400.00 for the new laptop. All in Favor. So Carried.
   • Dawn-Grant that was applied for should have response by next meeting. Columbia County 250^th (2026) anniversary committee meeting, Anniversary will be incorporated into Flag Day in June. Playground committed hopes to have on site meeting with Parkitect in April. 3 New AED’s need to be placed and training scheduled.
     • Chris Nolan spoke regarding Zoom call with Tribal members.
5. Old Business
   • Park Committee to meet next week.
   • Comprehensive Plan Update-Plans distributed. Next meeting discussions Assessments and Definitions. Meeting is Monday, April 8th 7PM. Scheduled completion still on track.
   • Buckwheat Bridge Repair-This bridge is on the replacement list for the county and if approved will be mostly state funded.
6. New Business
   • Fox Hollow Road-Resolution 41 of 2024-Adoption of Fox Hollow Road as Town Road. Motion by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So Carried.
   • RFP-Painting of Community House. Two Bids received and opened
     • #1 WS Carpentry and Services LLC $71,350.00
     • #2 Reynolds Painting LLC $17,750.00
   • Motion to accept Bid #2 Reynolds Painting LLC made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So Carried
   • County Estimate Turkey Hill Road-Resolution 43-2024. $82,500. —Road is expected to be closed 3-4 wks. Motion to accept County Estimate made by Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So Carried.
   • Brownfield Estimate-$22,500.00
   • Surplus Property-Church Avenue. Supervisor Staats recused himself from discussion and removed himself from the room as this property borders his property. Per Highway Superintendent the property is no longer utilized or necessary for the Highway department. Motion to Surplus the property via the Town Attorney for Public bid by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So Carried. (Supervisor Staats returned)
   • Ballfield Dedication- Many years ago upon donation of property currently the ballfield on County Route 6 by GTel included and agreement to Memorialize Randy Bohnsack. Motion to allow GTel/Bohnsack Family to Create the memorial sign by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So Carried. Supervisor Staats to make the appropriate notification.
7. Supervisors Report-
   • Burn ban in effect until 5/15/24
   • County has purchased 11 Warren Street for major renovation and county offices.
8. Motion To Pay Abstracts
   • Motion to Pay Trust and Agency abstract #2 Vouchers #2-3 $822.06 By Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
   • Motion to pay General abstract #4 Vouchers #77-97 $15,698.76 By Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried
   • Motion to pay Prepaid General abstract #4A Vouchers #74-76 $459.03 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilwoman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
   • Motion to pay Highway abstract #4 Voucher #19-31 $15,085.19 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
9. Public Communication/Comments to Board-
   • Presidential Primary Tuesday, April 2nd

Motion to adjourn at 8:00PM 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

March 27, 2024

The Clermont ZBA held its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 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, February 28, 2024. A motion was made by Ben Peacock, seconded by Lee Gallant, to approve the February 2024 minutes. All in favor. So carried.

Anna Mclellan, 324 Pleasantvale Road, Tax ID #120.-1-13.2, Motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Luke Kumburis, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing. All in favor. So carried. Anna Mclellan, represented by Martin Willms, came before the Board seeking a 5’ variance for an access driveway. Martin Willms presented the description of the proposed planner the access driveway. The Highway Department has concluded the proposed location to be be acceptable. Motion to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Ben Peacock. All in favor. So carried. There is a typo on the Site Plan which will be corrected. The short form SEQRA was read and a negative Impact was declared. Role Call vote was held:

Hank Himelright Yes
Luke Kumbris Yes
Ben Peacock Yes
Don Van Wagner Yes
Lee Gallant Yes
The application was approved.

Hank Himelright, ZBA Chair, will not be available for the April 2024 meeting. Luke Kumburis will conduct the April meeting.

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

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
March 13, 2024

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller, Jesse Cutaia, Mary Howard, and Nathan Hempel. Matthew Griesemer, Town Attorney, was also in attendance.

After review of the February 14, 2023 minutes, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller to approve the minutes as corrected. All in favor. So carried.

Dianne O’Neal returned to report the outcome of her quest to merge 3 parcels. She reported Columbia County Real Property approved the merging of the 3 parcels. No further action was needed.

With no further business, a motion was made by Jesse Cutaia, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:55pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary