Meeting Minutes 2018

CLERMONT TOWN BOARD MINUTES

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The Clermont Town Board held their year-end meeting on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall.  Those in attendance were Supervisor Raymond Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson, Councilman Evan Hempel and Councilman Kris Gildersleeve.  Also present was Peter Fingar of Fingar Insurance.

Supervisor Staats opened the meeting with the salute to the flag.  He introduced Peter Fingar who will go over the insurance policy of the Town with the board.

Discussed insurance for the use of the park soccer field.  The leagues would have their own insurance for which we would ask for a certificate of liability with the town named as insured.  For non-league participants, if someone were to be injured they would have to prove that the town was at fault. Mr. Fingar did recommend checking the stated values of the vehicles and amending as necessary.  We will have another dump/plow truck to add on in 2019.  The board decided not to add the optional coverage of Cyber Liability insurance for $314.00 to the policy.

Overall, the increase is 3 ½% or $499.00.  Supervisor Staats and the Board thanked Mr. Fingar for being here.

Supervisor Staats explained that we have received sales tax this year that exceeds what was budgeted for in 2018. The general fund is about $60,000 over and the highway fund is $69,000 over. He has been looking into better rates from banks on our balances.  The Bank of Greene County has offered 2% on our entire balance without having to lock up any funds. He would rather stay with Bank of Greene County.

The Supervisor would like to know if the board would want to put additional funds into the reserve fund.  After discussion regarding truck purchases in future years, a motion was made by Councilman Hempel, seconded by Councilman Desmond to transfer $35,000 from account 9950.9 in the highway fund to Highway Capital Reserve.  All in favor.  So carried.

A motion was made by Councilman Gildersleeve, seconded by Councilman Desmond to transfer $35,000 from the Highway Fund balance to Highway Capital Equipment Reserve. All in favor.  So carried.

BUDGET TRANSFERS:                   Increase Approp.         Decrease Approp.

GENERAL FUND:

Assessor – A1355.12                             $550.00

                  A1355.4                               $370.00

 Central Communications A1650.4       $  85.00

Attorney    A1420.4                                                                   $1,005.00

Parks A7110.41                                     $2,835.00

Brownfields A7110.42                                                              $2,835.00

HIGHWAY FUND:

General Repairs D5110.4                        $340.00

Snow Removal D5142.4                          $263.00

Machinery D5130.4                                                                   $603.00\

A motion was made by Councilwoman Brownson, seconded by Councilman Desmond to approve the budget transfers.  All in favor.  So carried.

Councilwoman Brownson reported that the Bank of Greene County has a grant program which is due January 15^th.  She would like to put in for it for the park entrance improvement which has been suggested. 

ABSTRACTS:

A motion was made by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson to approve General abstract #13A, vouchers #349 – 362 in the amount of $2,106.05.  All in favor.  So carried.

A motion was made by Councilman Hempel, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve to approve General Prepaid abstract #13, vouchers 342-348 in the amount of $651.88.  All in favor.  So carried.

A motion was made by Councilman Gildersleeve, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson to approve Highway abstract #13A, vouchers #124 – 131 in the amount of $5,921.52.  All in favor.  So carried.

Councilman Gildersleeve does know of someone who is interested in a possible non-league soccer team.  He gave Supervisor Staats his information so that he can speak to him.

A motion was made to adjourn at 8:15 P.M. by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Helen Shannon, RMC

Town Clerk

Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals

1795 Route 9
Germantown, New York 12526

December 19, 2018

The meeting opened at 7:30 pm. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending: Hank Himelright, John Rusconi, Luke Kumburis, Don Van Wagner and Phyllis Heiko. 

Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, October 24, 2018.  A motion to accept the minutes was made by, Phyllis Heiko, seconded by Luke Kumburis.  All in favor.  So carried.

Stony Creek Farm, 70 Moore Road, Tax ID# 191.-2-87.11, Motion to close the regular meeting was made by John Rusconi, seconded by Don Van Wagner.  Motion to continue the Public Hearing from October 24 was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Don Van Wagner.  Scott Stevens of Kasselman Solar reviewed the project for ground mounted solar panels. He presented the signature cards from notifying the neighboring property owners.  The additional language regarding replace of natural screening as needed has been added to the site plan as requested by the ZBA and required by the Planning Board.  Motion to close the Public Hearing was made by Don Van Wagner and seconded by Phyllis Heiko.  All in favor.  So carried.  Motion to return to the regular meeting was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by John Rusconi.  All in favor.  So carried.  A decision will be made within 61 days and the applicant will be notified.  Discussion was held regarding the approval of the project located at Stony Creek Farm, determining all requirements had been made, and with no objection from neighboring property owners, the Board approved the request for the solar panel project. 

Paul and Queenie Clemente, 18 Buckwheat Road, Tax ID# 181.3-2-2, represented by David Everett.  Application was presented requesting two additions to the existing house which would violate the distance requirement for boundaries.  A site visit is planned for Saturday, December 29, 2018.  Application is complete.  Motion to accept the application was made by John Rusconi, seconded by Phyllis Heiko.  All in favor.  So carried.  Escrow for the ZBA is $150.00 per variance.  Matthew Griesemer, Attorney for the Town, and George Schmitt, Engineer for the Town will review the application.  A Public Hearing will be held January 23, 2019 at 7:30pm.

Tom and Nancy Jantzen, 199 Commons Road, Tax ID# 192-1-28, application was made for the addition of an accessory apartment to be attached to the side of the existing barn.  Application fee of $100.00 was made.  Motion to accept the completed application was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Phyllis Heiko.  All in favor.  So carried.

Anne Katharine Spiess, 356 County Route 6, Tax ID# 179.-1-48, Eric Maskell of Natural Energy Solutions represented the applicant requesting solar trackers to be added to the property.  A site visit date is to be determined.  Application fee off $100.00 and Escrow of $150.00 were made. Motion to accept the completed application was made by John Rusconi, seconded by Luke Kumburis.  All in favor.  So carried.

Motion was made to adjourn by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Phyllis Heiko.    All in favor.  So carried.  The meeting closed at 8:50pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

CLERMONT FIRE COMMISSIONERS

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The Clermont Fire Commissioners held their regular meeting on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall.  Those in attendance were Commissioner Susan Rifenburgh, Commissioner R. Rifenburgh, Commissioner Laurence Saulpaugh, Commissioner Ronald Miller, Commissioner Raymond Bauer, Treasurer Denise Fiore, Chief Lloyd Kukon, First Assistant Chief Collin Brown, Captain Les Coon, Evan Decker, Josh Williams, Sam Williams.

The Chairwoman opened the meeting with the salute to the flag. 

Bids were due tonight by 7:00 P.M. for the new Pumper Tanker.  Specs were sent out at the end of November to the following vendors:

            Fouts Brothers Fire Equipment, Garrison Fire & Rescue Corp, Apparatus Plus, Premier Fire Apparatus, Firehouse Apparatus, Inc. and hand delivered to Shakerley Fire Truck Sales. One copy of the specs was sent to Deltek, Seattle for research.

The Secretary opened and read the one bid that was received from Shakerley Fire Truck Sales.  The base bid amount is $396,651.00 with delivery in 379 days.  The alternate with one payment and performance bond is $396,292.47 and alternate two inspection trip for two officials, $2,000.00. The special election for borrowing the money will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M.

MINUTES: A motion was made by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Miller to approve the minutes of the November meeting.  All in favor.  So carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Total amount of November invoices paid                              $ 4,581.01

Proposed December invoices                                                  $7,464.28+ 49.52 = $7513.80*

Paid December invoices                                                          $2,188.31

                                                Total                                        $9,652.59  + 49.52 = $9702.11*

            Added $49.52 for Johnson Newspaper

Reconciliation of Accounts

The Bank of Greene County Balances

            Money Market Checking Balance                                          $77,675.85

            Checking Balance                                                                   $  6,624.31

            Plus Deposit 12/10/18                                                             $     961.87

            Less Outstanding Checks                                                       $  2,516.41

            Checking Balance to Date                                                      $  5,069.77

Money Market & Checking Account Total                                        $82,745.64

Capital Reserve Fund for Fire Equipment                                          $29,725.84

Capital Reserve Fund for Construction & Improvement                   $33,663.73

A motion was made by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Bauer to approve the Treasurer’s report. All in favor.  So carried.

CORRESPONDENCE:

• Received Data Request Package for 2018.
• Physical for Don VanWagner
• RBC Wealth Management Account Statement – $382,017.14
• Firefighters Physicals – Valatie Medical Arts Building on January 12, 2019 – call for appointment.
• Fire District Affairs for December/January
• Town Topics article about Cancer Benefit program

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

FIRE EQUIPMENT: Commissioners Bauer and Saulpaugh

• A pager was damaged, quote from Pittsfield was for $169.45 to send it back to be diagnosed plus repair cost. They charge $15.00 if you take it back. A new pager would be $420.87.

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Commissioner Bauer and Saulpaugh

• Flashing loose on shed at Station #1 will be taken care of.
• Striping at Station #2 will be done when decided whether to paint or tape.

INSURANCE: Commissioners R. Rifenburgh and Commissioner R. Miller

• Chairwoman Rifenburgh will check on adding coat dryers to the policy.

LOSAP: All Commissioners

• Data Package for LOSAP points will be worked on. Need to get the calls and drill reports from the Chief.

LAWS AND POLICIES: All Commissioners

RESOLUTION NO. 25 OF 2018                                                                                      DATED: December 17, 2018

CLERMONT FIRE DISTRICT

POLICY ON PUBLIC COMMENT AT MEETINGS AND HEARINGS

WHEREAS, The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Clermont Fire District acknowledges it is essential to the maintenance of a democratic society that the public business is performed in an open and public manner.

WHEREAS, Article VII of the Public Officers Law, commonly referred to as the Open Meetings Law, provides certain rights to the citizens in order to permit them to be able to observe the performance of public officials, to attend and to listen to the deliberations and decisions that go into the making of public policy by legislative bodies; and

WHEREAS, Article VII of the Public Officers Law permits those in attendance of public meetings the conduct of Board meetings, but does not provide a specific right to speak and be heard; and

WHEREAS, It is the objective of the Board of Fire Commissioner of the Clermont Fire District to conduct business publicly, and provide those in attendance with the informative experience provided for under the statutory scheme.

NOW, Therefore, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Clermont Fire District establishes the following policy regarding the public comment at its meetings:

The Board of Fire Commissioners will decide at each meeting whether or not time constraints and the pressing business before the Board will permit a public comment session.  Public comment will only be permitted if the Board elects to permit a public comments session and if so, only during that time period in accordance with these rules.

The Chairperson or other Fire Commissioner presiding at the meeting in his or her absence shall have the discretion to determine whether or not public comment will be permitted at a meeting and when during the meeting that public comment will be entertained.

Persons in attendance will not be permitted to comment or ask questions during the other portions of the meeting.

The Board will not entertain comment on fire department matters from members of the fire department at Board meetings.  Members of the fire department must follow the chain of command and go through their company officers and the office of the Chief.  A representative of the Chief’s Office will be present at each meeting to speak on behalf of the members of the fire department.

The board will not entertain comment on fire district matters from paid employees of the fire district at board meetings.  Employees must follow the chain of command and go through their supervisor to submit grievances or statements to the Board.

Members of the fire department and paid employees are subject to disciplinary action for failing to maintain proper decorum and/or failing to follow the chain of command at Board meetings.

The Board will not entertain public comments when it holds a work session which is open to the public.

The Board will not entertain public comment at the Annual Organizational Meeting required under the Town Law.  Public comment when permitted will only be permitted at general meetings

The Board reserves the right not to entertain public comment at any meeting.

When the Board entertains public comment the following rules will apply:

1. Public comments will only be entertained during the public comment session.
2. The timing of one public comment session will be at the discretion of the Chairperson.
3. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes to speak unless time constraint and/or the number of speakers require a shorter period.
4. In the event that an agenda is established for the meeting and handed out to those in attendance, speakers will confine themselves to matters stated in the agenda, he or she may submit such statements in writing to the Board and the Board may consider adding the subject matter of the comments to a future meeting agenda if it determines taking comment on the subject matter would be productive.
5. A speaker as a point of order during the public comment session may ask the Chairperson for permission to speak on a matter not on the agenda and the Chairperson may deny the request or poll the Board for a ruling. No comment on such matter will be taken unless an approval is given.
6. Speakers will be required to state their name and address for the record.  A speaker not willing to do so will not be heard.
7. There is no residency requirement to speak.
8. The Chairperson shall retain discretion to withdraw the authority of a speaker to be heard if he or she utters abusive, offensive or threatening remarks or if the speaker raises an issue which is not on the meeting agenda.
9. A speaker may not yield his or her time to speak to another who has already spoken.
10. Speakers may frame their statements in question form, but there shall be no obligation for the Board to answer questions since this is a public comment session.  The purpose of public comment is to hear persons other than Board members.
11. If a speaker submits a question and the question is answered by a Board member or Chief, the answering time shall count against the 3 minute limit.
12. The public comment session is not a press conference or a debate.  It is for speakers to state their opinions on matters of public concern related to fire district operations.
13. Those in attendance are to treat speakers with respect and wait their opportunity to speak.
14. Speakers may comment on the statements of prior speakers and just as they were not permitted to comment while those speakers were speaking, prior speakers may not interrupt the meeting to respond.
15. If any person refusing to follow these rules and maintain the proper decorum will be asked to leave the premises.

Public comment will be entertained at all advertised “Public Hearings” of the Board of Fire Commissioners based upon specific rules set for each hearing.  Such comment shall be on the matter stated in the notice of hearing.  Such rules may include some of the rules stated above. This policy is adopted in order to maintain proper decorum at meetings and shall be posted and copies made available as required.

Motion made by: Commissioner R. Rifenburgh

Seconded by: Commissioner Raymond Bauer

The adoption of the foregoing policy in the form of a resolution was duly put to a vote and upon roll call vote was as follows:

Chairperson Susan Rifenburgh                           Aye     

Commissioner Laurence Saulpaugh                  Aye

Commissioner Ronald Miller                               Aye            

Commissioner Raymond Bauer                          Aye        

Commissioner Ronald Rifenburgh                     Aye   

The resolution was thereupon duly adopted.

DATE:   12/17/18                                                                      SIGNED:   Mary Helen Shannon

                                                                                                                           Secretary, Clermont Fire District

LEGAL:

No report

OLD BUSINESS:

• A list of requirements for cleaning services was drafted and we will be seeking applicants. 
• The secretary will order a three-drawer file cabinet to replace the damaged file.  A motion was made by Commissioner Buaer, seconded by Commissioner Saulpaugh to buy a cabinet at the stated price from National Business furniture. All in favor.  So carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

• Physicals for 2019: Chairwoman Rifenburgh made copies of the new physical forms.  It contains directions, authorization to be filled out by Chief or Chairwoman, ten-page evaluation form if you go to the hospital, if you go to your own doctor it is the shorter form.  There will be a class to teach someone to use the machine to do the fit Test on members. 

CHIEFS REPORT:

There were five calls in November:

• 11/23/18 – Mutual aid (Tivoli) – 8209 Route 9
• 11/24/18 – Brush Fire – 760 Woods Road
• 11/25/18 – Odor of Gas – 748 Route Route 6
• 11/30/18 – Structure Fire – 239 Pleasantvale Road
• 11/30/18 – Mutual Aid (Tivoli) County Route 79  

Monthly Drill/Work Details

11/27/18 – CO & Ga detectors, thermo imaging camera, discussion/review of calls – 9 firefighters

Driver Training – Josh Williams by Les Coons

• OSHA Classes will be done on Wednesday January 30 and February 20^th.  The Chief will ask what other class dates he will be doing so that if members can’t attend these they have other options.
• CO Meter: It was supposed to be mailed out last Monday. The wipes came in, and included with the order was 4-gal chrome paint cleaner. Shipping was included in the cost..

• The Chief will go over some of the CO alarm activations with Commissioner R. Rifenburgh.
• The Chief was called by Insurance Services Office to discuss qualifications to qualify for a class 8B classification. This makes your homeowners residential fire insurance lower.
• The Chief is asking for new microphones for the radios so they can switch from command to fire ground frequency for the three Chiefs and Captain.  The cost is $412.00 each with the discount $284.62, total of $1138.00 plus freight. They are also asking for a roof vent pole for overhauling at $119.99. A motion was made to order 4 microphones at $284.62 (discounted price) total $1138.00 plus freight, and two vent poles by Commissioner Saulpaugh, seconded by Commissioner Miller.  All in favor.  So carried.

• New member applications were received from Thomas O’Connell, Evan Tompkins and Christopher Farewell.  They have not had their background check but will be approved pending a clear background check.  A motion was made to accept them for membership pending a clear background check by Commissioner Saulpaugh, seconded by Commissioner Miller.  All in favor.  So carried.
• FUEL REPORT: 11/14/18 – 50.8 gallons used.

A motion was made to pay the bills with an addition of $49.52 to Johnson Newspaper by Commissioner Saulpaugh, seconded by Commissioner Bauer.  All in favor.  So carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

• Robert Desmond suggested the Commissioners reject the bid received for the new truck purchase and advertise again, giving other vendors additional time to submit a bid.  
• The Commissioners are asking what the increase of the tax rate will be on the purchase of the new truck.  The Secretary will ask the Assessor.

A motion was made to adjourn by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Miller at 8:55 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Helen Shannon

Secretary, Fire District

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD

 December 12, 2018

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Jennifer Phillips, Nathan Hempel, Mary Howard, Tom Jantzen, Ron Miller and Clayton Andrus. Others present were George Schmitt, Engineer for the Town, Brian Henchy, Attorney for the Town.

After review of the November 2018 minutes, a motion was made by Clayton Andrus, and seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to accept the minutes.  All in favor. So carried.

There has been no new response from Verizon regarding the cell tower.

Discussion was held regarding the proposed Amendment for Approval of Minor Subdivisions and Lot Line Adjustment.  Jennifer Phillips proposed to make a recommendation to the Town Board to adopt the language as written by the Town Attorney. In addition, Mary Howard proposed a definition of a lot line adjustment is needed and suggested a limit of the number of lot line adjustments allowed within a set period of time. 

Motion to adjourn was made by Ron Miller and seconded by Nathan Hempel.  All in favor. So carried.  The meeting adjourned at 8:40pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

                                                             CLERMONT TOWN BOARD

                                                                  DECEMBER 3, 2018

The Clermont Town Board held there regular meeting on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 7:00 P.M.  Those in attendance were Supervisor Raymond Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson, Councilman Evan Hempel and Councilman Kris Gildersleeve.

There were five other residents present.

The Supervisor opened the meeting with the salute to the flag.

MINUTES: The minutes were approved after review by a motion made by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve.  All in favor.  So carried.

TOWN CLERK’S REPORT: The Town Clerk read the report for November and presented the Supervisor with a check for the General fund for $360.00 and for Trust & Agency for $679.00.

CORRESPONDENCE:

• The Keeping Identities of Seniors Safe (K.I.S.S.) program will again take place from December 3^rd to December 14^th.  Bring your personal documents that you want to have shredded during the Town Clerk’s regular hours to the Town Hall.
• The Clermont Fire Department will hold their annual Children’s Christmas Party on Saturday, December 15^th at 6:00 P.M. at the Firehouse on Firehouse Road off Route 9G.
• The Village Green Committee will hold the Clermont Christmas Event on Sunday, December 16^th from 6 – 7 PM at the Village Green on Route 9. Caroling at the little church from 6 – 6:30 and visit with Santa and refreshments at the Community House. Gifts from Santa for children under 12.
• The Columbia County Solid Waste Department has notified us that effective January 1, 2019 it will be necessary to use a permit for recyclable material brought to the solid waste stations.  Two will be issued to each household.  The fees will be annual and can be purchased at the Town Clerks office or at the county waste stations for $50.00 for residents, $35.00 for residents over 65 and $100.00 for non-residents.  These will be available after December 17^th. Supervisor Staats explained the reasons for this fee.
• The Supervisor provided the budget and revenue reports through November 30, 2018.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

• Councilman Desmond reported that the new highway truck will be coming in February and put in service in March. The Veterans Memorial was dedicated on Veterans Day, November 11, 2018 and there was a good turnout.  A flag donated by the Clemente’s will be put up when the ground will allow. The Park committee has been meeting.  Mary Howard is the Chairperson of the committee.
• Councilman Hempel said that there has not been much more done on the website because it is hard to get people together.

Supervisor Staats introduced Peter Cichetti, a twenty-seven year member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, who is resigning from the Zoning Board. He applied to the Zoning Board with an application for a special event venue and knew that there would be some sticky points.  He did spend a lot of time with the ZBA and the Planning Board.  He told the Board that he feels with all the members of the various boards and a code enforcement officer that it is not necessary to have an engineer and attorney on every project as it just increases the cost for the resident. He thinks we should change the escrow requirement so that they must advise the applicant before spending the escrow. He thinks that they have too much of a free hand with their reviews of a project. He has withdrawn his application and the escrow was depleted without ever being approved. He also feels that we should send out a letter seeking new members to the boards and rotate members as chairperson of the boards.  Supervisor Staats accepted his resignation and thanked him for his service, as did other members of the board.

OLD BUSINESS:

• HAIL DAMAGE:  Insurance agent wanted pictures of the further damage.
• DEC: There has been another invoice received for $2,923.00 and our attorney and engineer are looking into this and we will address these invoices with DEC.
• DEVEREAUX FOUNDATION:  We have received an application from the Devereaux Foundation that they are looking to add another group home in Clermont.  There are currently six homes in town that are taken off the tax roll.  We are going to file an objection. A resident voiced her concern of having another group home, as we are a small community and it has gone too far. She thinks that we should have a survey but the Supervisor says there is nothing that we can do but file an objection.  Another resident asked where the homes are located and what kind of homes they are?  The homes are located throughout Clermont for handicapped that have reached a certain age. Another asked if Devereaux makes this decision? The state approves or disapproves the locations and purchases of the homes.
• BUCKWHEAT ROAD: After concerns were voiced about speeding on Buckwheat Bridge Road, the Supervisor contacted the Sheriff’s Department. They monitored the traffic over six days and there were 1518 during which 1375 vehicles were doing an acceptable speed under 49 mph, 111 were doing between 50 and 55 mph and 32 vehicles were over 55 mph. The average speed overall was 41 mph. The heaviest traffic time was between 6 A.M. and 9 A.M. and 1 P.M. and 3 P.M. There were some very excessive   speeds between 69 and 75 mph. Paul Clemente thinks that the speeders have slowed down, that it is worse in the summertime.

The next step that could  be done is to have a traffic study to try to get a lower speed limit.  Writing tickets may be the only way to stop them. In the spring we may be able to put up signs or use the machine.

• COUNTY ROUTE 6: There were concerns about speeding on County Route 6.  The Supervisor will present a request to the County.
• US ROUTE 9: Is there anything that can be done about the trucks using engine brakes on Route 9.  The Supervisor would have to ask the County and State.

NEW BUSINESS:

• MORTGAGE TAX:  Received a check for $19,964.03 for mortgage tax and this was  $5,093.00 over what was anticipated.
• BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW: A motion was made to re-appoint Mary Howard to the Board of Assessment Review for the five-year term from 10/1/2018 to 9/30/2023 on a motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, seconded by Councilman Desmond.  All in favor.  So carried.
• INVESTING: Supervisor Staats has been seeking better interest rates from the banks.  It looks like we can increase our investment earnings by investing into a 12-month CD, the rates are 2% and 2.65% for $500,000.00 on a short-term C.D. We have $800,000.00 total and he is comfortable investing $500,000.00. Councilwoman Brownson suggested purchasing several C.D’s.

Bank of Greene County also came back with an interest rate of 2% with a savings account for municipalities on the full balance. This would work out better for us because we earn the same and nothing is locked up on the full $800,000.00.

• YEAR END MEETING: The year-end meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 26^th at 7:00 P.M.
• SEXUAL HARASSMENT/WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: The State adopted new guidelines for Sexual Harassment/Workplace Violence on October 9^th.  All employees must take the training and it must be done by October 2019 and annually thereafter. Our policy must be updated and adopted every year thereafter.

SUPERVISORS REPORT:

• ROADS: We have several roads in town that end on personal property. The Supervisor has asked for an opinion on what is owned and not by the town. The attorney sent his opinion on this is the town may keep the right of way for 3 rods (49.5 feet). So on any road the town owns 49.5 feet in width and if a turnaround is needed you are supposed to stay within that even if it is private property.  There is no limit as to how far at the end of the road you take as long as it is not over the 49.5 feet. 
• PLANNING BOARD:  The Planning Board asked to revise the process for a lot line alteration. The town attorney will prepare a revision and talk to the Planning Board members. 
• ZBA: The Zoning Board asked to be able to recommend that applicants come to the ZBA application night, on the second Thursday at 7:00 P.M. with their applications prior to coming to the Zoning Board meeting. This has been added to the website on the Zoning Board page.
• DONATIONS: Supervisor Staats thanked those that donated to the park, Mary and Jim Shannon, $500; Fingar Insurance, $1000; Freeman-Howard Attorneys, $500; Southern Columbia Soccer League, $1,000; Morris Associates Engineers, $1000; Mary and Dan Howard, $4,000. He also thanked the Clemente’s for donating a flagpole for the park.
• HIGHWAY DEPT. Thanked the Highway Department for maintaining everything.
• VILLAGE GREEN: Thanked the Village Green for doing the Election dinner and Christmas event which is Sunday, December 16^th at 6:00 P.M. at the church on the Village Green.
• CLERMONT FIRE HOUSE: The Clermont Fire Department is holding the Children’s Christmas Party on December 15^th at 6:00 P.M. at the firehouse on Route 9G.
• COUNTY BUDGET: The budget hearing is Wednesday December 12, 2018 at 7:00 P.M.

Cash balance of $4,000,000.00 years ago.  In the past ten years it has risen to $11,000,000.  Every year they add whatever they can and Supervisor Staats will not be voting in favor of the budget. 

ABSTRACTS:

• A motion was made by Councilwoman Brownson, seconded by Councilman Hempel to approve Trust and Agency abstract #8, voucher #15 in the amount of $353.50.  All in favor.  So carried.
• A motion was made by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson to approve General abstract #12, vouchers #308 to #341, in the amount of $21,120.24.  All in favor.  So carried.
• A motion was made by Councilman Gildersleeve, seconded by Councilman Hempel to approve Highway abstract #12, vouchers #114 to #123, in the amount of $18,328.15. All in favor.  So carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

There was a question about the higher amount of the abstracts and it is because they do include the payment to NYS Retirement for next year.

A motion was made to adjourn at 8:15 P.M. by Councilman Gildersleeve, seconded by Councilman Hempel.  All in favor.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Helen Shannon, RMC

Town Clerk

There was no Zoning Board meeting in November.

                                                   CLERMONT FIRE DISTRICT

                                                         NOVEMBER 19, 2018

 

The Clermont Fire Commissioners held their regular meeting on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall.  Those present were Commissioner Susan Rifenburgh, Commissioner Ronald Rifenburgh, Commissioner Larry Saulpaugh, Commissioner Raymond Bauer and Commissioner Ronald Miller.

Also present was Treasurer Denise Fiore, Chief Lloyd Kukon, Captain Les Coon and Robert Desmond.

 

Chairwoman Rifenburgh opened the meeting with the salute to the flag.

 

MINUTES: A motion was made by Commissioner Saulpaugh, seconded by Commissioner Miller to accept the October minutes as written.  All in favor.  So carried.

 

TREASURERS REPORT:                     

 

RE:  October 2018

 

Total Amount of October 2018 Invoices Paid                                   $28,381.13

 

RE:  November 2018

                                                                                          

Proposed November 2018 Invoices                                       $ 5,840.02

Paid November 2018 Invoices                                                    182.49      

                                                Total                                                                   $ 6,022.51

 

Reconciliation of Accounts

 

The Bank of Greene County Balances to Date  

 

Money Market Checking Balance                                                         $ 87,668.95*

*Includes interest paid on 10/31/18/18 in the amount of $7.20

 

Checking Balance                                                                                                705.46  

Less Outstanding Checks                                                                                    75.98

Checking Balance to Date                                                                                629.48

 

Money Market & Checking A/C Total                                                 $ 88,298.43

 

 Capital Reserve Fund for Fire Equipment                                       $   29,709.86 (as of 12/31/17)

                                                                                                                       

                Interest 12/31/17 – 1/31/18                                                  $             1.26

                Interest 1/31/18 – 2/28/18                                                                      1.14                                          

                Interest 2/28/18 – 3/31/18                                                                  1.26

                Interest 3/31/18 – 4/30/18                                                                       1.22         

                Interest 4/30/18 – 5/31/18                                                                       1.26

                Interest 5/31/18 – 6/30/18                                                                       1.22

                Interest 6/30/18 – 7/31/18                                                                       1.26

                Interest 7/31/18 – 8/31/18                                                                       1.26

                Interest 8/31/18 – 9/30/18                                                                       1.22

                Interest 9/30/18 – 10/31/18                                                                    2.44                                                         

 

                                                                                                Total                 $   29,723.40

 

Capital Reserve Fund for Constr. & Improvement         $    33,645.61 (as of 12/31/17)                                                                                                       

                Interest 12/31/17 – 1/31/18                                                                     1.43

                Interest 1/31/18 – 2/28/18                                                                        1.29

                Interest 2/28/18 – 3/31/18                                                                        1.43

                Interest 3/31/18 – 4/30/18                                                                  1.38

                Interest 4/30 /18 – 5/31/18                                                                        1.43

                Interest 5/31/18 – 6/30/18                                                                         1.38

                Interest 6/30/18 – 7/31/18                                                                       1.43

                Interest 7/31/18 – 8/31/18                                                                         1.43           

                Interest 8/31/18 – 9/30/18                                                                         1.38

                Interest 9/30/18 – 10/31/18                                                                      2.77       

 

                                                                               Total                                   $   33,660.96

 

Motion to accept the Treasurer’s report by Commissioner Saulpaugh, seconded by Commissioner Bauer.  All in favor.  So carried.

 

CORRESPONDENCE:

• RBC Wealth Managemenet statement for October – $381779.43
• Physical for Joshua Williams – a copy will be added to the cancer insurance file.
• Travel Policy has been updated.
• Grant contract has been submitted.

 

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Commissioners Bauer and Saulpaugh

No report.

 

INSURANCE: Commissioners Ronald Rifenburgh and Ronald Miller

No report

 

FIRE EQUIPMENT: Commissioners Bauer and Saulpaugh

No report

 

LOSAP: All Commissioners

Commissioner R. Rifenburgh stated that anyone holding an office, and not doing their job, does  not have to be given the extra LOSAP points for holding that position.

Asked that the Chief give in the records for the year for the LOSAP points.

 

 

POLICIES: All Commissioners

• TRAVEL POLICY: This policy has been updated.
• PUBLIC MEETINGS POLICY: The Commissioners would like a policy on public comment at meetings and hearing typed up by the Secretary.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

• TRUCK PURCHASE: Two resolutions have been prepared by the attorney for the purchase of the new truck:RESOLUTION #23 OF 2018: Bond Resolution dated November 19, 2018 – The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Ronald Rifenburgh, seconded by Commissioner Ronald Miller, to wit:

  A resolution authorizing the acquisition of a pumper tanker truck at an estimated maximum cost of $420,000 with a period of probably usefulness of 20 years; authorizing the issuance of serial bonds of the Clermont Fire District, in the Town of Clermont, Columbia County, New York in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $395,000 pursuant to the local finance law to finance a portion of such costs, with the balance to be paid from the Fire District’s Capital reserve for Fire Equipment; and delegating certain powers in connection therewith to the Fire District Treasurer.

  The adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on a roll call vote, which resulted as follows:

              Chair Susan Rifenburgh – Voting Aye

              Commissioner Raymond Bauer – Voting Aye

              Commissioner Ronald Rifenburgh – Voting Aye

              Commissioner Ronald Miller – Voting Aye

              Commissioner Laurence Saulpaugh – Voting Aye

  The forgoing resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.

   

  RESOLUTION #24 OF 2018: The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Laurence Saulpaugh, seconded by Commissioner Raymond Bauer, to wit;

  RESOLUTION DATED NOVEMBER 19, 2018

  A resolution calling for a Special Election for the purpose of considering a proposition for the approval of a bond resolution adopted on November 19, 2018 by the Clermont Fire District authorizing the acquisition of a Pumper Tanker Truck at an estimated maximum cost of $420,000, the issuance of serial bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $395,000 and the expenditure of up to $25,000 from the Capital Reserve for Fire Equipment.

  The adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on a roll call, which resulted as follows:

              Chair Susan Rifenburgh – Voting Aye

              Commissioner Raymond Bauer – Voting Aye

              Commissioner Ronald Rifenburgh – Voting Aye

              Commissioner Ronald Miller – Voting Aye

              Commissioner Laurence Saulpaugh – Voting Aye

  The forgoing resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.

  Bids are expected to be returned and opened by December 17^th on or before 7:00 P.M. but not awarded until after the election.  The special election will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

 

• JANITORIAL SERVICES: The Commissioners should decide on what to pay forjanitorial services at Station #1 and #2 (the bay area).  It should probably be a flat rate. There should be a break down for each station and how often it needs to be done.

• The line striping in the bay at Station #2 needs to be done to make it easier to see when backing the truck in.
• CANCER POLICY: Chairwoman Rifenburgh has been in contact with County about insurance and will be contacted with further details.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

• File Cabinet: Discussed file cabinet which was damaged and who should purchase a new one, the town or the district.

 

CHIEFS REPORT:

• AIR COMPRESSOR TEST: The test showed 50 hours of run time before filters need to be changed.  He will be back in six months to check again and run air test.
• MES: Would like to purchase face wipes for SCBA gear – 300 for $299.00. A motion was made by Commissioner Saulpaugh, seconded by Commissioner Bauer to purchase face wipe for $299.00.  All in favor.  So carried. 
• CO METER: The CO meter will be shipped out to be calibrated. Priced out CO meters with MES.  They have one that lasts 2 years for $169.00 and one that last four years with a 2-year kit for $273.00. A motion was made by Commissioner Saulpaugh to purchase the four-year meter, seconded by Commissioner Bauer.  All in favor.  So carried.
• STATION 1 AND STATION 2 have been cleaned and pressure washed.
• HOSE TEST: Will be done in 2019.
• OSHA CLASSES: The courses will start in January.
• THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA: The camera is charging.

 

There were eight calls in October as follows:

10/7/18 – Wires down – 760 Woods Road

10/14/18 – Mutual Aid (Ancram) Route 82 Millerhurst Farm

10/19/18 – Rescue Assist (Injured Hunter) 284 Pleasantvale Road

10/19/18 – Alarm Activation – 751 Route 9G – Call turned over to Germantown, units out of service at previous call.

10/21/18 – Alarm Activation – 104 Mill Road

10/22/18 – CO check – 117 Cemetery Road

10/22/18 – CO alarm activation – 26 Legrand Avenue

10/27/18 –  AAPI – Lasher Road and Route 9

 

Monthly Drills/Work Details

10/11/18 – Interior Air pack drill – 5 firefighters

10/13/18 – Cancer Benefit – 2 fire fighters

10/22/18 – Air Pack Training – 3 firefighters

10/29/18 – Drill/Chimney Fires/Ladder Operations – 5 firefighters

 

The Chief has scheduled a drill with Milan on December 18^th. Discussed where the drill should be and the Chief has the final say on drills, etc. Commissioner R. Rifenburgh thinks that for the point system the drills should be held in our district.

 

A course will be offered in Syracuse in June on Aggressive Interior Fire Attack for members of the NYS Fire Chiefs Association for $335.00 each, and non-members for $385.00 each.

A motion was made by Commissioner R. Rifenburgh, seconded by Commissioner Saulpaugh for Captain Les Coon and First Assistant Chief Collin Brown to attend in June in Syracuse.

There will also be a class on Advaned Thermal Imaging being held in Syracuse.

 

A motion was made to pay the bills by Commissioner R. Rifenburgh with the exception of the full fire department bill for the banquet.  We pay up to $1500 for the banquet.  Seconded by Commissioner Bauer.  All in favor.  So carried.

 

FUEL USE:  Used 26 gals.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Bob asked about drills out of area and if they count towards points.  They do.   

Captain Coon asked if addresses of Officers can be removed from the District website.  They will be as it is not necessary that they be on there.

 

A motion was made to adjourn by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Bauer at 9:00 P.M. All in favor.  So carried.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Mary Helen Shannon, Secretary

Clermont Fire District

 

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD

 November 14, 2018

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Jennifer Phillips, Nathan Hempel, Mary Howard, Tom Jantzen and Clayton Andrus. Others present were George Schmitt, Engineer for the Town, Matthew Griesemer, Attorney for the Town.

After review of the October 10, 2018 minutes, a motion was made by Mary Howard, and seconded by Clayton Andrus, to accept the minutes.  All in favor. So carried.

Motion to close the regular meeting was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Nathan Hempel.  All in favor.  So carried.  Motion was made by Clayton Andrus, seconded by Jennifer Philips, to open the Public Hearing for Stony Creek Farm.  All in favor.  So carried.

Stony Creek Farm, 70 Moore Road, Tax ID# 191.-2-87.11, represented by Scott Stevens of Kasselman Solar regarding installation of a ground mounted solar array.  It was explained there will be 2 arrays for 28 and 24 panels.  Creating a total of 54 panels.  There was opposing comments from the audience.  Discussion was held regarding the natural screening and relaxing it as needed in the future.

Motion to close the Public Hearing was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Clayton Andrus.  All in favor.  So carried.  Motion to reopen the regular meeting was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel.  All in favor.  So carried.

SEQRA was read by Town Attorney, Matthew Griesemer, who recommended to declare a negative impact.  Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to declare a negative impact.  All in favor.  So carried.

Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to approve the Stony Creek Farm application, conditional on approval by the Clermont ZBA, approval by Columbia County Planning Board and approval of additional wording regarding replacement of current natural screening should it need to be replaced in the future.  Approval is also conditional on receiving copies of signature cards from mailings to adjacent property owners for the ZBA Public Hearing.  All in favor.  So carried. 

Faye Werner, 382 Nevis Road, Tax ID# 191.1-1-19.11, represented by  Robert McCarthy, Jr. and Amanda M. McCarthy seeking a Minor Subdivision of 3 acres, increasing the McCarthy property from 2 acres to 5 acres.  Motion to close the regular meeting was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Jennifer Phillips.  All in favor.  So carried.  Motion to open the Public Hearing was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Tom Jantzen.  All in favor. So carried.  After review and discussion of the site plan, motion was made to close the Public Hearing by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Clayton Andrus.  All in favor.  So carried.  Motion to reopen the regular meeting was made by Clayton Andrus, seconded by Tom Jantzen.  All in favor.  So carried. 

SEQRA was read by Town Attorney, Matthew Griesemer, with his recommendation of no negative impact.  Motion to declare no negative impact was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Tom Jantzen.  All in favor.  So carried. 

Motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to approve the application.  All in favor.  So carried. 

Billy Cole, 3541 Route 9G, Tax ID# 190.-1-02, came before the Planning Board asking to have clarification of the need for a storm water plan for the previously proposed project of storage units.  Town Engineer, George Schmitt and Town Attorney, Matthew Griesemer confirmed the NY State law requires a storm water plan if an acre or more is disturbed.      

Motion to adjourn was made by Mary Howard and seconded by Jennifer Phillips.  All in favor. So carried.  The meeting adjourned at 8:50pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

CLERMONT TOWN BOARD

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The Clermont Town Board held a public hearing on the 2019 Budget on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 6:45 P.M. prior to the 7:00 P.M. regular town board meeting at the Town Hall.  Those in attendance were Supervisor Raymond Staats, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson, Councilman Evan Hempel and Councilman Kris Gildersleeve.  Councilman Robert Desmond was absent.  There were nine residents present.

BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

Supervisor Staats opened the public hearing on the 2019 budget.  There will be no tax increase as far as town taxes go.  The taxable rate for the town will go down, so the tax rate per $1000 of assessment has gone down. There were some salary increases in the highway department, our only full-time employees, who will receive a 2% increase.  Our Code enforcement officer will receive an increase of $1500.00. There are some purchases which have been budgeted for: a new one ton dump truck for $75,000 and a mower head for the tractor for $11,000 from the equipment reserve fund. Also plans to increase the equipment fund contribution to $45,000, which is put in at the end of the year. Funds from the Park reserve of $10,000 made up of donations was entered into the Park and Recreation fees and Building Repairs was increased by $20500 for hail damage repairs for which we received the insurance money.  This work will be done next year. The total expenditures are $756,067.00 and the amount to be raised by taxes is $104,580.00, the same as last year. The sales tax revenue helps to offset what we ask for in the budget. There were no comments from the public.

The public hearing was closed at 6:55 P.M.

REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting of the Town Board was opened with the salute to the flag.

A motion was made by Councilman Gildersleeve to move into executive session to discuss possible litigation at 7:05 P.M., seconded by Councilwoman Brownson.

A motion was made to come out of executive session by Councilman Gildersleeve at 7:15 PM, seconded by Councilman Hempel.

Supervisor Staats did read a statement regarding last months meeting and the public comments during the meeting.  He does usually allow public comment during the meeting because he values the public’s input but he does not want another meeting like last month.  He is requesting that all comments be held until the public comment period at the end of the meeting.  If there is pertinent information on a subject being discussed the Supervisor may call upon the individual for comments. He is asking for everyone’s compliance.

Mary Howard, Chair of the Park committee introduced Amy Parella who showed slides of proposed low growing native plants for the entrance to the Park off  Route 9.  There were suggestions to use cranberry cotoneaster or fragrant sumac.  She finds that the fragrant sumac does grow in height and would have to be pruned back periodically. These are salt tolerant, low growing plantings that she would suggest using, such as dwarf switchgrass, dwarf black eyed Susan, Cranberry, dwarf crabapple, daffodils could also be used and mulched in very well.  She also showed a variation of signs which could be used to draw attention to the park.  She will price out signs, plants and mulch.

Patrizio Gonzalez and family, who live and work across from the town hall came to thank the Town Board for the soccer field.  It is much appreciated by their friends and neighbors, as many children, including their own enjoy playing soccer. 

MINUTES: The minutes of the October 1^st meeting were reviewed and a motion to accept made by Councilman Gildersleeve, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in favor.  So carried.

CORRESPONDENCE:

• TOWN CLERK’S REPORT: The Town Clerk read the report for October and presented a check for the General fund in the amount of $$4,710.44. 
• There will be a Veterans Day Lunch at Questar III on Thursday, November 8, 2018, Route 66, Greenport.
• Office for the Aging – Elder Express newsletter for October – December
• Budget and Revenue reports through October 31^st.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

• Councilwoman Brownson commented on the proposed new website and how much more there is to it.
• Councilman Hempel has been working on the website with the committee and are moving content to the new site.  He feels that there may be a link to the new website as early as next month.
• Councilman Brownson reported that the Country Seats Tour did use the Community House on October 13^th and had over 100 people stopping in for their tour maps of the historic homes in the area.

OLD BUSINESS:

• HAIL DAMAGE: The hail storm of May 15^th did damage to the Community House, Town Hall and additional damage was found to the roof on the back of the highway garage.  In addition, Councilman Hempel noticed a broken pain of glass on the shed behind the garage. We have received payment on some of the damage but are waiting to hear from the adjuster on additional damage.  
• DEC INVOICE: An additional invoice was received from DEC for the remediation to the Hettling Park land and has been forwarded to our town engineer. He has suggested to send it to our town attorney also.  We have not heard back yet from our attorney.  The Supervisor does not believe that this is a valid invoice. 
• VETERANS MONUMENT DEDICATION: The American Legion will present a flag and preside at the dedication ceremony at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 11^th in the park on Route 9.  All are invited to attend.
• PROPERTY REVALUATION: The Assessor is doing a full reevaluation on all parcels.  Data mailers went out on all parcels for any changes to be noted by the homeowner.  Reevaluation will be done in November and December and this process will be completed for March 1^st. 
• PARK COMMITTEE:

Supervisor Staat has put together an outline for the Park committee to use. Councilman Desmond has decided to remove himself from the committee and Mary Howard will take over the Chair spot.  A motion was made by Councilman Gildersleeve to use this as an outline for the committee, Councilman Hempel seconded. All in favor.  So carried. Councilwoman Brownson asked how often and when the committee meets.  Mary Howard responded that they have been meeting monthly, but missed a few months.  Phyllis Heiko pointed out that everyone has certain vegetation (trees or flowers) that they like, however, they may not be good growing. Supervisor Staats did thank all those that are involved.

NEW BUSINESS:

• The Planning Board has requested a clarification between a minor subdivision and a lot line adjustment in the zoning law. This will be referred to our attorney.
• The Zoning Board of Appeals has requested a statement on the website encouraging applicants to attend application night to be better prepared when submitting their applications. A statement will be added to the website. 

• PARK AND RECREATION DONATION: Supervisor Staats thanked Mary Howard and husband for a matching donation of $4000.00 towards the park. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Clemente are donating a flag pole and flag for the park.
• BUDGET: The public hearing was held prior to this meeting on the 2019 preliminary budget.  A motion has been made to adopt the 2019 budget by Councilman Gildersleeve, seconded by Councilman Hempel.  All in favor. So carried.
• SALES TAX REVENUE: Received $108,536.00 for this quarter sales tax.  This is more than 3% from last year.
• DEVEREAUX FOUNDATION: Devereaux is proposing a group home to be located on Cemetery Road. These properties come off the tax rolls when used for homes for the disabled.  Currently there are six homes in Clermont.  We have challenged this before so the Supervisor would like to have our attorney file a challenge.  A motion was made by Councilman Gildersleeve, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson to have the attorney file a challenge for a hearing.  All in favor.  So carried.

SUPERVISORS REPORT:

• At last month’s meeting, the Board was asked if anything could be done about speeding on Buckwheat Bridge Road.  Supervisor Staats has talked to the Sheriff and patrols have been increased. They will also put up a speed sign. He will follow up on this with the Sheriff.
• The Supervisor thanked the park committee, the website committee and the highway department for the work that they do and the Election Inspectors.
• The soccer field is being used at this time and the Supervisor is sure that it will be used. He also thanked those that have donated, The Howards, $4000; Morris Associates, $1000; Fingar Insurance, $1000; Freeman-Howard, $500; Southern Columbia Soccer league, $1000.

ABSTRACTS:

• A motion was made to approve General Prepaid abstract #11, vouchers #275-278 in the amount of $542.20 by Councilwoman Brownson, seconded by Councilman Hempel.  All in favor.  So carried
• A motion was made to approve General abstract #11, vouchers #279-307 in the amount of $5,919.90 by Councilman Gildersleeve, seconded by Councilman Hempel.  All in favor.  So carried.
• A motion was made to approve Highway abstract #11, vouchers #102 – 113 in the amount of $9,214.26 by Councilman Hempel, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson.  All in favor.  So carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Anthony Miserendino asked about liability insurance for the parks.  The Leagues provide riders through their insurance.  We also have insurance.

A motion was made to adjourn by Councilman Gildersleeve, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson at 8:15 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Helen Shannon, RMC

Town Clerk

Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals

1795 Route 9
Germantown, New York 12526

October 24, 2018

The meeting opened at 7:30 pm. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending: Hank Himelright, Pete Cichetti, John Rusconi, Luke Kumburis, Don Van Wagner and Phyllis Heiko. 

Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, September 26, 2018.  A motion to accept the minutes with minor correction was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Luke Kumburis.  All in favor.  So carried.

There will be no meeting in November. The next meeting will be the third Wednesday, on December 19, 2018, instead of the forth Wednesday. 

Available classes for the remaining hours needed by the Board members was discussed. 

Stony Creek Farm, 70 Moore Road, Tax ID# 191.-2-87.11, Motion to close the regular meeting was made by John Rusconi, seconded by Pete Cichetti.  Motion to open the Public hearing was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Don Van Wagner.  Motion was made by Don Van Wagner, due to the absence of the representative for Stony Creek Farm, Scott Stevens of Kasselman Solar, the Public Hearing will continue until the next meeting of the ZBA, which will be December 19, 2018. Seconded by Luke Kumburis.  All in favor.  So carried.  Motion to return to the regular meeting was made by Pete Cichetti, seconded by Luke Kumburis.  All in favor.  So carried.

Pete Cichetti discussed the need to have applicants come to Application Night to be better informed of the needed steps to take in preparing the application.  A motion was made by John Rusconi to submit the following statement to the Clermont Town Board, seconded by Pete Cichetti.  All in favor.  So carried.

            “The ZBA makes a recommendation for a statement on the
            website encouraging potential applicants to attend Application
            Night so they will be better prepared for coming before the ZBA
            and submitting their applications.”

Motion was made to adjourn by Don Van Wagner, seconded by John Rusconi.  The meeting closed at 8:20pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Desiree M. Webber, Secretary