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Planning Board – January 2024

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD

January 10, 2024

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Jennifer Phillips, Tom Jantzen, Ron Miller, Jesse Cutaia, and Nathan Hempel. After review of the December 13, 2023 minutes, motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Jennifer Phillips to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried.

There was no old business.

Dan Russell came before the Board seeking information regarding 2 lots which are separated by 1800’ but have the same tax ID #. He was referred to the County Real Property office for the process of obtaining a new Tax ID#.

With no further business, a motion was made byJesse Cutaia, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:05pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town Board – January 2024

Town of Clermont
Town Board Meeting
January 2nd, 2024

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute.

  1. Call Meeting to Order @7:30 PM immediately following the organizational meeting by Supervisor Staats
  2. In attendance was Nina Fingar from Fingar insurance to answer questions regarding the increase cost of the insurance for the Town. The increase can be attributed to an increase in property coverage and inflation in cost of replacement materials.
  3. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
    • Approval of November Minutes, Motion to accept by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor So Carried
    • Approval of Year end 2023 Minutes. Motion to accept by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried
  4. Written communications/Mail review

Clerk Report

  • Total for General Fund $329.51
  • NYS Ag&Mkts $7.00
  • Columbia County Solid Waste $ 138.00
  • Total report for December 2023 $474.51
  • Mail Review-Keep Information of Seniors Safe (K.I.S.S)
    • Program Dates for 2024, March 11th-22nd, June 17th-June 28th, August 12th-August 23rd and November 18th-November 29th.
  • New Transfer Station policy and costs
  • NYS DOT – Response to request for speed Reduction Route 9 from current reduced speed to Town Line. Denied for both Clermont and Livingston.
  • Web Committee-None
  1. Vote on Comprehensive Plan-

Resolution 38-2024 Comprehensive Plan update and Negative declaration

  • Motion made to adopt Comprehensive Plan Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Town Board polled. All in favor. So Carried.
  • Councilwoman Lusher Shute-Thank you to all the participants that invested time into drafting this plan.
  • Meetings will resume 2nd Monday of the Month Starting in February.
  1. Committee Reports and Updates
    • Bob-Report on Highway department-
      • Significant Rain and Flooding handled by Highway department
    • Lindsey
      • Fundraising raised approximately $5400.00
      • Playground committee Clermont Plays did not have a meeting. Reviewing and comparing a couple of different companies
    • Dawn-
      • AED’s currently on sale additional $550 off bringing cost to $2085. Motion to purchase 2 additional for the added cost savings made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So Carried
      • Bank of Greene County Grant due on the 18th.
    • Kris
      • Antivirus available from existing purchase from end of 2022
  1. Old Business
    • Turkey Hill Road-Possibly to be completed by Intermunicipal agreement with the county
    • Park Donation-Thank you to Mary Howard for her matching donation. Additional donation received from Mary Helen Shannon.
      1. Bid Opening 11/9/23
      2. Project start March/2024
      3. Project completion November/2024
    • Stahl Bridge/Pleasantvale- Expected start time is spring with completion possibly in November of 2024.
  2. Supervisors Report-
  3. Motion To Pay Abstracts
    • Motion to pay General abstract #1 Vouchers #1-13 $25,200.44 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay Highway abstract #1 Voucher #1 $4,567.79 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

Public Communication/Comments to Board-None

Motion to adjourn at 8:26PM by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

Town Board – Organizational Meeting – January 2024

RESOLUTIONS
January 2, 2024

2024 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

RESOLUTION #01-2024

Time/Date for Regular Town Board Meetings

First Monday of every month at 7:00 P.M. In the case of Monday holidays or cancellations due to inclement weather, the meetings will be held on the Tuesday after the 1st Monday.

Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #02-2024

Town Board Meeting Rules and Regulations

  1. Call to order
  2. Salute of Flag
  3. Acceptance of the minutes of the previous meeting
  4. Written communications to the Town Board:
    • Town Clerk Report
    • Mail Review
  5. Committee Reports and Updates
  6. Old Business
  7. New Business
  8. Supervisors Report
  9. Pay Abstracts
  10. Public Comment/Communication – Public comments will be taken at the end of the meeting at the discretion of the Supervisor, unless engaged during the meeting.
  11. Adjournment

Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #03-2024

Naming Official Newspaper

Register Star

Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #04-2024

Naming Bank for Deposits

1. Supervisor Bank of Greene County

2. Town Clerk Bank of Greene County

3. Tax Collector Bank of Greene County

4. Justice Christensen Bank of Greene County

5. Justice Banks Bank of Greene County

Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #05-2024

Authorize Town Supervisor to appoint a bookkeeper.

  1. Pursuant to Section 29 of the Town Law
  2. Necessary for proper conduct of Town Affairs

Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #06-2024

Authorize Town Supervisor to temporarily invest idle monies in accordance with the Town Investment policy (General Municipal Law, Section 11)

Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #07-2024

Appoint Official Dog Shelter

Columbia Greene Humane Society

Round Top Animal Hospital
71 Palatine Park Road, Suite 8
Germantown, New York 12526
(518) 537-7387

Motion made by Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #08-2024

Appoint Official Dog Control Officer at the Budgeted Amount.

Desiree Webber

Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #09-2024

Authorize Town Justices to hire a Court Stenographer when necessary.

  1. For a proper record of testimony
  2. Within limit of 2024 budget

Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #10-2024

Appoint Town Historian

Dawn Brownson

Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #11-2024

Appoint Code Enforcement Officer

Eli Fieser at Annual Salary of $15,000.00
Deputy Code Enforcement Officer at $100.00 per month, if needed.
(Appointed by Code Enforcement Officer)

Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #12-2024

Appoint Town Attorney (for Town, Planning & Zoning Boards, Assessor)
(Within 2024 budget limits)
Freeman-Howard, P.C., Hudson, New York

Motion made by Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #13-2024

Appoint Town Engineer

CPL (Clark Patterson Lee)

Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #14-2024

Designate Official Representatives to Association of Towns Annual Meeting
Supervisor Staats and Councilman Gildersleeve

Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #15-2024

Establish 67 Cents Per Mile Rate for official Town Travel. (Per Federal Guidelines)

Motion made by Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #16-2024

Authorize Town Supervisor to sign 2024 State and Local Youth Contracts

Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #17-2024

Appoint Registrar of Vital Statistics
Tracey Gallant

Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #18-2024

Re-appoint Laurence Saulpaugh, Chair of the Planning Board
Re-appoint Mary Howard, Deputy Chairman.

Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #19-2024

Re-appoint Desiree Webber, Planning Board Secretary

Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #20-2024

Re-appoint James (Hank) Himelright, III, Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals
Appoint Luke Kumburis – Deputy Chairman

Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #21-2024

Re-appoint Desiree Webber Zoning Board Secretary

Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #22-2024

Town Clerk’s appointments for Deputy Clerk and Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics
– Connie Campisi and Lee Gallant

Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #23-2024

Town Highway Superintendent’s appointment for Deputy Highway
Superintendent – Adom Lawyer

Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #24-2024

Town Supervisor’s appointment for Deputy Supervisor
Robert Desmond for term of January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.

Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #25-2024

Town Supervisor’s appointment for Budget Officer
Raymond J. Staats

Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #26-2024

Town Supervisor’s appointment for Town Bookkeeper
Brian Fitzgerald, CPA, PC

Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #27-2024


Town Board Committees

CHAIR

CO-CHAIR
AuditingAll Town Board Members
Building & GroundsRobert DesmondRaymond Staats
Cable TV, Internet NetworkingKris GildersleeveLindsey Lusher Shute
GrantsDawn BrownsonLindsey Lusher Shute
HighwayRobert DesmondRaymond Staats
InsuranceAll Town Board Members
LegalRaymond Staats
Planning, Zoning and
Board of Assessment Review
Robert DesmondLindsey Lusher Shute
Recreation and Community EventKris GildersleeveDawn Brownson
Village Green Committee
– Easter Egg Hunt
– Barbecue
– Election Day Dinner
– Holiday Program
Liaison to Town Board – Tami Connolly
School LiaisonDawn BrownsonLindsey Lusher Shute
Parkland UseRobert DesmondLindsey Lusher Shute

Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #28-2024

Appoint Kris Gildersleeve Webmaster for Clermont’s website

Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #29-2024

Appoint representatives to the Columbia County Office for Aging for the term of

January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.

Appointments to be determined at a later date

RESOLUTION #30-2024

Re-appoint members of the Board of Ethics for the term of January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.

  • Mary Howard
  • Susan Rifenburgh
  • Tracey Gallant
  • Ray Tousey

Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #31-2024

Re-appoint Ronald Miller to the Planning Board for a seven-year term, January 1, 2024- December 31, 2030.

Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson

All in favor – So carried

Re-appoint Ben Peacock Provisionally to the Zoning Board for a five-year term, January 1, 2024- December 31, 2028.

Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson

All in favor – So carried

RESOLUTION #32-2024

Accept 2024 Salaries stated in the 2024 Budget, as follows:

OFFICESALARYPAY BASIS
Supervisor$ 5,800.00/yrMonthly Payroll
Councilpersons (4)$ 2,700.00/yrMonthly Payroll
Town Justice$ 5,900.00/yrMonthly Payroll
Town Justice$ 5,900.00/yrMonthly Payroll
Town Clerk$ 9,200.00/yrMonthly Payroll
Deputy Town Clerk$ 20.00 hr.Monthly per hour
Tax Collector$ 4,900.00/yrMonthly Payroll
Highway Superintendent$56,580.00/yrBi-weekly Payroll
Certified Assessor$16,500.00/yrMonthly Payroll
Court Clerk (1)$ 400.00/moMonthly Payroll
Code Enforcement Officer$15,000.00/yrMonthly Payroll
Deputy Code Enforcement Officer$ 100.00/moas needed
Town Custodian$ 2,000/yrMonthly Payroll
Assessment Review Board Mtg.
Additional time
$ 100.00/day
Minimum Wage
By Voucher
By Voucher
Secretary – BARMinimum WageBy Voucher
Zoning Chairperson$ 1,150.00/yrYearly Payroll *
Planning Chairperson$ 1,150.00/yrYearly Payroll *
Zoning Co-Chairperson$ 950.00/yrYearly Payroll *
Planning Co-Chairperson$ 950.00/yrYearly Payroll *
Zoning Members$ 900.00/yrYearly Payroll *
Planning Members$ 900.00/yrYearly Payroll *
Zoning Secretary$ 1,100.00/yrYearly Payroll *
Planning Secretary$ 1,100.00/yrYearly Payroll *
Trial JurorMinimum WageBy Voucher
Dog Control Officer$ 375.00/moMonthly Payroll
*If any Planning or Zoning Board member is absent for more than two meetings, that members salary will be reduced by $100.00 for each additional absence.
Alternate members of the Planning and Zoning Board will be paid $50.00 per meeting when called upon to participate by the Chairperson.

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

Full TimeBi-weekly Payroll
Part Time ( Summer )Minimum WageBi-weekly Payroll
Part Time ( Winter )Minimum WageBi-weekly Payroll
Deputy Highway Superintendent$1,000/yr½ in June, ½ in December

Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute

All in favor – So carried

Resolution #33 -2024 – Town of Clermont Fee Schedule for Building Department Fees and Zoning and Planning Fees.

Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute

All in favor – So carried

Resolution #34-2024 – Town of Clermont Official Undertaking of Municipal Officers

Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve.

All in favor – So carried

Resolution #35-2024 – Agreement between the Clermont Town Board with the Canaan Fellowship for the use of the Clermont Community House for the period January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 according to the terms and conditions of the lease.

Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson

All in favor – So carried

Resolution #36-2024 – Agreement between the Clermont Town Board and Columbia Greene Humane Society to act as kennels for the town for the period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.

NO AGREEMENT YET

Resolution #37-2024 – Agreement between the Clermont Town Board and Round Top Animal Hospital to act as kennels for the town for the period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.

NO AGREEMENT YET

These agreements will be reviewed with the other policies of the Town.

  1. Review Highway Personnel Policy (Note Changes if Any)
  1. Review Procurement Policy (Note Changes if Any)
  1. Review Fixed Assets
  1. Review Investment Policy (Note Changes if Any)
  1. Sexual Harassment Policy
  1. Code of Ethics
  1. Cash Management
  1. Emergency Preparedness Plan
  1. Review Road Bonds (If any)
  1. Review Other Bonds (If any)
  1. Review Workplace Violence Policy

Set time and date to review books and records of Town Clerk, Town Justices, Tax Collector and Supervisor on Saturday, January 20th 2024 Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute

All in favor – So carried

A motion was made to adjourn the organizational meeting and enter into the regular meeting by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute

All in favor – So carried

Respectfully submitted,
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

Town Board Meeting – Year-end 2023

Town of Clermont
2023-year end meeting
Agenda Date: December 26, 2023

  1. Call Meeting to Order 6:30PM Supervisor Raymond Staats with the Pledge of Allegiance. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson. Councilwoman Lusher Shute was not in attendance.
  1. Committee Reports
    • Councilman Desmond-Flooding reported on both Buckwheat Bridge Road and Ford Road in the most recent storm
    • Councilwoman Brownson-~ $5400 raised in the Park Fundraiser, Fundraiser open until 12/31/23
    • Councilman Gildersleeve-Computer anti-virus available for download on town equipment.
    • Supervisor Staats-Fingar Insurance unable to attend for presentation, Quote provided was for $21,481 Increase of ~ $1200.00. Supervisor Staats will request that they come and present at the Organizational meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

Supervisor Staats introduced the following Budget Amendments and Transfers to balance the accounts:

General Budget Amendment #1 of 2023 to balance accounts in the General Fund in the amount of $ 70,539.00 Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in favor. So carried.

Highway Budget Amendment #1 of 2023 to balance accounts in the Highway Fund in the amount of $ 109,574.00 Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in favor. So carried

Motion To Pay Abstracts

  1. Motion to pay General abstract #13 Vouchers #331-345 $16358.12 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
  2. Motion to pay Highway abstract #13 Vouchers # 148-157 $8,373.00 By Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
  3. Motion to pay Trust & Agency abstract #6 Voucher #13 $589.50 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
  4. Motion to pay General Prepaid abstract #13A Vouchers #328-330 $556.44 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.

Resident and Comp Plan Committee Chairperson Mary Howard provided a reminder of Comprehensive Plan presentation on Tuesday, January 2nd 6PM and Public Hearing @ 6:30PM. Park Fundraising update amount $5431. Mary Howard provided match check in the amount of $5000 to Supervisor Staats.

Motion to adjourn at 6:54 PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.

A motion was made to re-open the meeting at 7:08 PM for unattended business.

  • A motion was made by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve to transfer $50,000.00 to Highway Capital Reserve 9950.9 All in favor. So carried.

A motion was made to adjourn by Councilman Gildersleeve, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson at 7:09 P.M. All in favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

Planning Board – December 2023

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
December 13, 2023

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Mary Howard, Jennifer Phillips, Tom Jantzen, Ron Miller, Jesse Cutaia, and Nathan Hempel. Matthew Griesemer, Town Attorney, was also in attendance.

After review of the November 8, 2023 minutes, motion was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Jennifer Phillips to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried.

There was no old business.

Billy Cole, 9G North Storage, 3571 Rt 9G, Tax ID #190.-1-31, came before the Board regarding an amendment to the previously approved site plan. He is seeking to have the remaining storage buildings to be climate controlled. The electric supply for the climate controlled buildings would be underground from the existing office/storage building. The Applicant will return with further information.

Mary Howard discussed the two updates for the proposed Comprehensive Plan for the Town. The first update included the revision of public transportation for the area. The second update referred to the addition of sidewalks in the Hamlet Plan of 2006. If sidewalks are part of a future project, the owner of the subject property would be responsible for the installation and maintenance of the sidewalk adjacent to their property.

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 8:15pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town Board – December 2023

Town of Clermont
Town Board Meeting
December 4th, 2023

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday December 4th, 2023 at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute.

  1. Call Meeting to Order @7PM by Supervisor Staats with the Pledge of Allegiance.
  2. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
    • Approval of November Minutes, Motion to accept by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried
  3. Written communications/Mail review

Clerk Report

  • Total for General Fund $1581.52
  • NYS Ag&Mkts $5.00
  • Total report for November 2023 $1586.52
  • Mail Review-
    • Communication read from Local Resident and Zoning Board chairman Hank and Carisse Himelright regarding recent chimney fire/fire department response and potential issue with access due to parking in roadway by nearby residences. Supervisor Staats will speak to Code Enforcement officer to determine path forward.
    • Supervisor Staats thanked the Fire Department for their quick response and ability to extinguish the fire quickly.
    • K.I.S.S Document recycle bin available at Town Hall free of charge to residents until 12/9/23-Will be available for 2 wks. span quarterly in 2024-Dates will be posted
  • Web Committee-None
  1. Committee Reports and Updates
    • Bob-Report on Highway department-
      • Christmas Lights have been put up at Town Hall.
      • Fox Lane-Tyler and George have been working on list of issues to be addressed before the Town will acquire responsibility for the roadway
      • Park Fence damaged during recent storm from a hit by a car, significant damage to car/operator unknown. Tyler will seek estimate for repairs of fence from Roma Fence, likely will not cost more than the insurance deductible.
    • Lindsey
      • Benches to be placed
      • Bike Racks will be a 2024 project
      • Playground committee recent meeting-Will likely have presentation for February Town Board meeting
      • Estimate for Radar speed signs, application would need to be made to DOT and there are several steps to the process for approvals. Question arose regarding where they would be placed and which roads are the priority
    • Kris
      • Code Enforcement/Building Inspectors laptop needs to be set up with the new printer
    • Dawn
      • Bank of Greene County grant applications 12/1/23 through 1/15/24. All entities entitled to $250 up to $2500.00
      • Comprehensive Plan approval will trigger ability to receive grant towards cost of Plan
  1. Old Business
    • Chris Nolan presented regarding the search for the artifacts and information from the Iroquois Pipeline dig many years ago. The artifacts are located in Syracuse in the archives. Chris read significant portions of the report. Discussion followed regarding the potential to make that a Town Park back in the Late 80’s and early 90’s. It is believed that that location would be too much of a liability to the Town at that time. Chris will forward the report to the Town Board and Clerk.
    • Park update-
      • Fundraiser will be held @ Lasting Joy Brewery
    • Comprehensive Plan update-
      • Final tweaks to the plan will be made Monday, December 11th at 7PM via Zoom, Mary will be at Town Hall
      • Public Presentation and Public Hearing will be held prior to January Town Board and Organizational meeting.
    • Mortgage Tax Review-
      • Latest check $22806.80 approximately $3-4000. Under plan
      • Interest $5448.00 in interest in the last month-Thank you to Bank of Greene County for working with us to increase the interest rate.
  1. New Business
    • Establish public hearing date for Comprehensive Plan
      • January 2nd-Presentation at 6PM, Public Hearing at 6:30PM-Public notice will be posted
    • Establish Year end meeting Date:
      • Tuesday, December 26th 6:30PM-Public notice will be posted
    • Defibrillator Purchase-
      • $2085 Motion to approve purchase by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So Carried.
  1. Supervisors Report-
    • County Budget
      • 1/3% increase, Solid waste is being subsidized
  1. Motion To Pay Abstracts
    • Motion to pay General Prepaid abstract #12A Vouchers #301-303 $257.57 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay Highway Prepaid abstract #12A Vouchers #141 $9,553.00 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay General Prepaid abstract #12B Vouchers #304 $7,207.00 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay General abstract #12 Vouchers #305-327 $6,891.68 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay Highway abstract #12 Vouchers #142-147 $7,321.23 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay Trust & Agency abstract #5 Vouchers #10-12 $1,649.13 By Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.

Public Communication/Comments to Board-

Resident Mary Howard suggested purchasing 3 AED’s

Motion to enter executive session made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve at 8:03PM. No further town business will be discussed after executive session. All in Favor. So Carried.

Motion to exit executive session made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute at 8:08PM. All in Favor. So Carried.

Motion to adjourn at 8:09 PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.

Tracey J Gallant

Town Clerk

Planning Board – November 2023

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
November 8, 2023

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Mary Howard, Jennifer Phillips, Tom Jantzen, Ron Miller, and Nathan Hempel.

After review of the October 11, 2023 minutes, motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips to approve the minutes as corrected. All in favor. So carried.

There was no old business.

There was no new business.

Mary Howard gave an update on the proposed Comprehensive Plan.

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 8:10pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town Board – November 2023

Town of Clermont
Town Board Meeting
November 6th, 2023

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday November 6th, 2023 at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute.

  1. Call Meeting to Order @7PM by Supervisor Staats with the Pledge of Allegiance.
  2. Presentation by Germantown Central School Superintendent Bragg and Business Administrator regarding GCS Capital Project. Handouts were provided with key information, timelines and dates. Public Hearing will be held on November 15th, 2023 at 6:30PM. Bond Vote will be held on December 19th, Noon to 9PM. A public comment and Q&A session followed.
  3. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
    • Approval of October Minutes, Motion to accept by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried
  4. Written communications/Mail review

Clerk Report

  • Total for General Fund $2475.81
  • NYS Ag & Mkts $1.00
  • Total report for October 2023 $2476.81
  • Mail Review-None
  • Web Committee-None
  1. Committee Reports and Updates
    • Bob-
      • Report on Highway department-
    • Lindsey
      • Playground committee will meet in person at Town Hall on 11/19 at 1PM
    • Kris
      • Recycle copier (s)- He has been unable to connect salesman regarding removal due to a series of missed calls and Vacation.
    • Dawn-
      • No response on the historic value of the doors at Town Hall yet
      • AEDs seem to run approximately $1700, more information will be available at December’s meeting
      • Thank you to Chris Nolan for stepping in and assisting with the artifact investigation
  1. Old Business
    • Park update-All plantings are done. Thank you to Denis Collins and volunteers for clean up? We will wait and see how the flowers bloom Spring/Summer 2024. Lehans is done for the season.
    • Mary Howard provided update on progress for Comprehensive Plan-
      • Draft out for review, public hearing to be held on Monday, November 13th. Additional public hearing for adoption most likely will be in January 2024. The Comp Plan will need to go to the County for review prior to adoption. Discussion regarding sidewalks/crosswalks and the need for a traffic study.
    • Stahl Bridge Update- Timeline
      • Bid Opening 11/9/23
      • Project start March/2024
      • Project completion November/2024
    • Revenue update-
      • Sales Tax check $165,256, just short of 2022
      • Mortgage tax down for the year latest check $22806
  1. New Business
    • Local Law 1 of 2023-A local law establishing income levels for real property tax exemptions for senior citizens -Public Hearing held prior to board meeting

Motion made to adopt Local Law 1 of 2023 by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson, Town Board polled. All in favor. So Carried.

  1. Local Law 2 of 2023- A local law establishing income levels for real property tax exemptions for persons with disabilities and limited income -Public Hearing held prior to board meeting

Motion made to adopt Local Law 2 of 2023 by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Town Board polled. All in favor. So Carried.

  1. Local Law 3 of 2023- A local law establishing income levels for real property tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers pursuant to 466-A of the Real Proper Tax Law -Public Hearing held prior to board meeting

Motion made to adopt Local Law 3 of 2023 by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Town Board polled. All in favor. So Carried

  1. 2024 Budget-Public Hearing completed prior to Board meeting

Supervisor Staats read the Budget Highlights-Motion made to adopt 2024 budget by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in favor.

Surplus of old tractor when new tractor is functional. Motion to approve Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson

  1. Motion made to re appoint Jennifer Phillips to the Smart Climate County task force for a 2-year term by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So Carried.
  2. Motion made to re appoint Mary Howard to the Board of Assessment Review for the term ending 9/30/2028 by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So Carried.
  1. Supervisors Report-
    • County Budget report will be at December meeting
    • Thank you to the Town Custodian Barbra Rivenburg. The building is always cleaned and decorated.
  1. Motion To Pay Abstracts
    • Motion to pay General abstract #11 Vouchers #271-300 $38,944.16 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay Highway abstract #11 Vouchers #127-140 $7,836.65 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay Trust & Agency abstract #4 Vouchers #6-9 $648.99 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay General Prepaid abstract #11A Vouchers #268-270 $222.83 By Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

Public Communication/Comments to Board-

Comprehensive Plan-No invoice since August

Considerably less traffic on Commons Road with Stahl Bridge Closed

Will the sign out front be repaired/cleaned. Included in budget to be replaced.

Motion to adjourn at 8:17PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk