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Town Board Meeting
July 7th, 2025

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 7th at the Town Hall. Those present 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 from 6/2/25 Motion to accept by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried

Written communications/Mail review

Mail Review-None

Web Committee-None

Committee Reports and Updates

• Bob -Received Public comments while visiting the playground/Park

• Lindsey- Future Traffic safety issue regarding Playground/Park-Would like to establish small committee for workshops to investigate any opportunities for increased awareness. Volunteers. Sidewalks on the state road/Large project and costly

• Kris-Website update. ClermontNY.gov domain approved for use. Reported on Vendors for the website. File Cabinets-HV office equipment has used 4-6 currently available $900-1000 with $200 delivery fee. Kris to obtain pictures and make sure they have locks/keys. Motion to approve purchase up to $2700.00 by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So Carried.

• Dawn-Grants Iroquois Grant received $2565.00 for 6 new trees Red Maple or Oak. Motion to approve ordering by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried

Guard Rails for Playground parking lot-Safety- ~ 75 Ft of Pressure treated lumber with Posts for installation by Roma Fence cost ~ $2800.00. Motion to approve by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried

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

Thank you letter read from Ripley Hathaway for use of the Church and Community House for the celebration of Life/Memorial for Aileen “squeeky” Hatch.

Old Business

Park/Playground- Park/Playground is being enjoyed by many people, always seems to be someone there. Video has been posted of the opening with photos of the build in progress.

Picnic Shelter/Pavilion-Leaving the backside of the playground undeveloped for future building. List of sponsors read. Park committee working on a permanent design for a sign.

Road Signs-Permit has been ok’d by the state. Thank you to Ray Jurkowski for the work on getting these approved. Highway department is working on scheduling set up of signs.

Turkey Hill Road Repair is currently scheduled for August barring any large amounts of Rain.

New Business

Resolution-42 of 2025 Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic By way- This resolution has been tabled until further investigation and information is provided and will be discussed again at the August Meeting.

*Questionable wording, does it apply to Clermont- Route 9 or Route 9G. Does our zoning even permit these signs?

Resolution-43 of 2025 Re Appointment of Sole Assessor. Motion to appoint Cheryl Kaszluga for the Term ending 9/30/2031 by Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried

Supervisors Report

No update yet regarding County Solid Waste Department cost savings ideas.

Motion To Pay Abstracts

Motion to pay Genera-Prepaid abstract #7A Vouchers #141-147 $631.27 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

Motion to pay Highway abstract #7 Vouchers #65-81 $142714.07 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.

Motion to pay General abstract #7 Voucher #148-174 $309768.47 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.

Additional note received a check for State aid regarding the reassessment done in the amount of ~ $2205.49.

Town Hall Main room has been completed. Thank you to Dianne Oneill for the color coordination assistance.

Public Communication/Comments to Board-None.

Motion to adjourn at 7:51PMby Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

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

• Bob -Nothing to Report
• Lindsey- Playground almost completed. Inspection Friday 6/6/25. Grand Opening scheduled for 6/14/25 4-6 PM Music and Food Truck. Fill is needed-So Col. Sand & Gravel estimate for Bank Run and Top Soil. $3000.00. Motion to approve by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried
• Kris-Website update. Looking at vendors who use Word Press. Some have annual/quarterly and Monthly pay requirements.
• Dawn-Grants Iroquois Grant is expected in June.

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