Zoning Board Meeting Video July 2025
July 2025 Zoning Board Meeting link to TownHallStreams.com
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June 2025 Planning Board Meeting link to TownHallStreams.com
Town Board Meeting
June 2nd, 2025
The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 2nd at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute.
Meeting called to Order @7:00 with the Pledge of Allegiance Led by Supervisor Staats
Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes–
Public Hearing Minutes from 5/5/25–
Motion to accept by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried
Town Board Minutes from 5/5/25–
Motion to accept by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried
Written communications/Mail review
Clerk Report
Total for General Fund $1665.22
NYS Ag& Mkts $ 10.00
Total report for May 2025 $1675.22
Mail Review-None
Red Hook School Board Elections and Budget Vote
Pine Plains Budget Vote
Germantown Budget Vote failed, new vote to be held on 6/17/25
Web Committee-Nothing to report
Committee Reports and Updates
There were some added expenses for the Park Build—Including Cement and a telehandler.
250th anniversary will be celebrated in 2026 in conjunction with Flag Day in Hudson. More discussion and details will be provided at a later date
Clermont should have a community day in 2026 to celebrate.
Old Business
Park/Playground- Thank you to the Park Committee/Playground Committees for bring the playground to Clermont. Thank you to the sponsors and Volunteer helpers working throughout the many weekends.
Crosswalks-Require more information however they require sidewalks.
Grader Auction- Sold for $3500.00
Road Signs-County Engineer working on getting permits from the State.
RFP-Interior Painting of Town Hall and Replacement of Front door. Motion to approve moving forward by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried
Grader Auction- 1966 Grader will be going up for auction
Sales Tax-~ $147,000- up ~ 5%
New Business
RFP-Interior Painting of Town Hall -One Bid Received from Reynolds painting in the amount of $11,600. Reynolds Painting has previously Painted the Town Hall Exterior and Community House Exterior. Motion to Approve Sole Bid to be awarded to Reynolds Painting in the amount of $11,600 by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor So Carried.
Lindsey will investigate colors.
RFP-Door Replacement-No Bids received. Raymond will investigate door information to see how we can get it done.
Surplus Tractor-1989 Case Tractor with Broom Motion to approve by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried.
Recordings of meeting-Planning/Zoning Board. ALL meetings moving forward June and beyond will be recorded. Notice to be provided to the Chairman of each board. This is to facilitate documentation of matters brought before each board for clarification purposes.
Mortgage Tax- $49,265-This has increased over last year.
Filing Cabinet Requests for Planning Board-Fire Proof Uline has them at $2075 each with Shipping at $118.00 each. Councilman Gildersleeve and Councilwoman Brownson. Supervisor Staats will check on County Bids.
Supervisors Report
Nothing to report
Motion To Pay Abstracts
Motion to pay Genera-Prepaid abstract #6A Vouchers #123-125 $334.80 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to pay General abstract #6 Vouchers #126-140 $11982.40 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to pay Highway abstract #6 Voucher #54-64 $9449.75 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
Public Communication/Comments to Board-None.
Motion to adjourn at 7:48PMby Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk
June 2025 Town Board Meeting link to TownHallStreams.com
Meeting cancelled, no minutes.
CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
May 14, 2025
The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Ron Miller, Mary Howard, Jennifer Phillips, Jesse Cutaia, and Tom Jantzen, and Nathan Hempel.
After review of the April 9, 2025 minutes, motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to approve the minutes.
All in favor. So carried.
There was no old business.
Josephine Barraco, 1429 State Route 9, Tax ID #191.4-2-28.4 & 191.4-2-27, represented by Martin Willms, came before the Board seeking a Minor Subdivision, located at the corner of State Route 9 and Quail Lane. The existing lot is 7.5535 acres. The Minor Subdivision would create two lots which would be 1 acres each, leaving the original parcel with 5.5535 acres. A motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Ron Miller, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing. All in favor. So carried. Rick Miller, 4 Quail Lane, questioned the reviewed maps and the restrictions of the lots on Quail Lane. Martin Willams will bring revised maps and deed for the subject lot to the June 11, 2025 meeting. He will research if there are any existing deed restrictions. Motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to leave the Public Hearing open and resume it at the June 11, 2025 meeting. All in favor. So carried.
With no further business, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Mary Howard, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:05pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary
Town Board Meeting
May 5th, 2025
The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 5th at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute.
Presentation from Germantown Central School Superintendent Benjamin Bragg and Business administrator Ryan Smith for the 2025 District Budget. Also in attendance were other staff and School Board members. School district budget and Board Election to be held on Tuesday, May 20th Noon to 9PM at the school elementary gymnasium.
Meeting called to Order @7:00 with the Pledge of Allegiance Led by Supervisor Staats
Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes–
Motion to accept by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried
Climate Smart Community Task Force Presentation-Reviewed findings-Greenhouse Gas Inventory 2019-2023
Written communications/Mail review
Clerk Report
Total for General Fund $1569.51
NYS Ag& Mkts $ 3.00
Total report for April 2025 $1572.51
Mail Review-None
Correspondence for Web Committee-NYS Requirement that Municipalities greater than 1500 residents will need to have .gov website in place by 12/21/25. Additional discussion needed.
Committee Reports and Updates
250th anniversary will be celebrated in 2026 in conjunction with Flag Day in Hudson. More discussion and details will be forthcoming at historian meeting in May.
Clermont should have a community day in 2026 to celebrate.
Old Business
Playground Update- Playground is ~ 65% complete with exceeding expectations with the weather. Thank you to the sponsors and Volunteer helpers working throughout the weekend.
Expected Ribbon Cutting on Saturday May 31st at 4PM.
RFP-Interior Painting of Town Hall and Replacement of Front door. Motion to approve moving forward by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried
Grader Auction- 1966 Grader will be going up for auction
Sales Tax-~ $147,000- up ~ 5%
New Business
Local Law Zoning & Subdivision updates-Public Hearing held immediately prior to this meeting:
Local Law #2 of 2025-Ammending the Zoning Code of the Town of Clermont. Motion to approve by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried. Town Board members polled.
Local Law #3 of 2025-Ammending the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Clermont. Motion to approve by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried. Town Board members polled.
Stipulations of Settlement-
Authorized Attorney for Town of Clermont to proceed with agreements as follows:
Spiess– Motion to approve by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried.
Four Paws– Motion to approve by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor So Carried.
Short Term Rental Workshop to be held on Monday May 19th, 2025 at the Town Hall.
Supervisors Report
Solid Waste Subcommittee Continues to work on ways to Cut costs.
CEO/Building Inspector Certificate for completing latest course. Continuing Education Credits completed for 2025
Thank you to all Volunteers, Businesses and Highway Department for helping to build the Playground at Hettling Park.
Dawn-Grant submission to Iroquois Foundation for installation of Section of Guardrail between parking area and Playground.
Motion To Pay Abstracts
Motion to pay General abstract #5 Vouchers #103-122 $8036.39 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to pay Highway abstract #5 Voucher #42-53 $11646.04 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
*** Motion to approve signing of letter of support for Jem Pickard to apply for Grant for Climate Smart by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried.
Public Communication/Comments to Board-None.
Executive Session:
Motion to enter executive session at 8:18 PM by Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
There will be no additional business for the Town Board after executive session.
Motion to exit executive session at 8:40PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to adjourn at 8:40PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk
Town of Clermont
Public Hearing
May 5th, 2025 6:45PM
Local Law #2 – Amending the Zoning Code of the Town of Clermont
Local Law #3 – Amending the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Clermont
Public Hearing called to Order @6:45PM by Supervisor Staats
Public Hearing Notice read by Town Clerk Tracey Gallant
Local Laws summarized by Supervisor Staats.
Public Comments by Mary Howard requesting that these local laws be adopted.
No additional comments noted.
Public Hearing closed at 6:48PM
Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk
May 2025 Town Board Meeting link to TownHallStreams.com