Meeting Minutes 2018

CLERMONT TOWN BOARD

MAY 7, 2018

The Clermont Town Board held their regular meeting on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall.  Those in attendance were Supervisor Raymond Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Evan Hempel and Councilman Kris Gildersleeve.  Councilwoman Dawn Brownson was absent.  Others present to Dr. Martin Handler, Superintendent of Pine Plains School District, Paul Finch, Superintendent of Red Hook School District and Bruce Martin, Business Manager; Susan Brown, Superintendent of Germantown School and Business Administrator Jonathan Boehme and five residents.

Supervisor Staats opened the meeting with the salute to the flag. The Supervisor has invited the Superintendents of the three school districts to present budget information for their school.

Dr. Martin Handler, Superintendent of Pine Plains School went over the elements of the budget. The total proposed budget for Pine Plains is $32,500,660, an increase of 2.82% and the total tax levy is $23,035,043, an increase of 2.15%.  There is also a proposition on Bus Purchases and election of four Board of Education members for four seats.  The polls are open on Tuesday, May 15 from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM at Stissing Mountain Jr/Sr. High Cafeteria.

Paul Finch, Superintendent of Red Hook School and Bruce Martin, Business Manager spoke regarding Red Hook School District budget. The proposed budget is $54,125,804, a 2.10% increase and a projected tax levy of $33,559,200, a 2.17% change. There is also a proposition on the purchase of vehicles, of which will be paid in cash partially, not to exceed $550,000.  There are four candidates running for one seat on the Board of Education.  The polls are open on Tuesday, May 15^th at the Mill Road elementary school from 12:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Dawn Jardine, Director of the Library and Maryelisa Blundell, Library Board President spoke on the budget and programs of the library.  The library funding is Proposition #3 and is requesting an increase of $10,000 to a total of $156,000.

Superintendent Susan Brown and Jonathan Boehme of the Germantown School District spoke on the proposed budget of $14,892,359, and the programs provided, including a full time Deputy Sheriff.  The impact on the tax levy is 3.11%.  There is a proposition to establish a capital reserve fund for Renovation, Reconstruction and Improvement of District Buildings and Facilities.  There are two candidates for the Board of Education to fill two seats.  The polls are open Tuesday, May 15 from 12:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.in the Elementary Gym.

There were many questions from the Board and members of the audience.

MINUTES: A motion was made to accept the minutes of the April meeting by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve.  All in favor.  So carried.

TOWN CLERK’S REPORT: The Town Clerk read the April report and presented the Supervisor with a check for the General Fund in the amount of $1,270.50 and for Trust and Agency for $500.00.

CORRESPONDENCE:

• PARK DEVELOPMENT: Councilman Desmond will meet with the Park Committee on Saturday, May 19 at 10:00 AM.
• The Highway department is making use of the welding machine which was purchased last year by helping Germantown DPW repair one of their trucks.
• WEB COMMITTEE: Councilman Hempel and Councilman Gildersleeve have been meeting with the committee regarding the website. A word press theme has been suggested for the website.   It will probably be another month or so before it is presented to the board.  Ellen Earle purchased a template for the word press and she will be submitting for reimbursement of $70.00.
• Supervisor Staats gave the Board members the April budget and revenue reports. 

OLD BUSINESS:

• PARK DEVELOPMENT: Supervisor Staats would like to appoint Lindsey Shute and Christina Gildersleeve to the committee.
• NOISE ORDINANCE POLICY: There are still some changes to the draft and a public hearing will be held in June and if there are no substantial changes it will be approved in June.  The public hearing on Local Law No. 2 of 2018 will be held on Monday June 4 at 6:30 P.M and Local Law #3 to amend the zoning ordinance at 6:45 P.M. Discussion followed on the decibel levels, acceptable hours, and landlord/tenant responsibility.
• FEMA REIMBURSEMENT: FEMA has reimbursed the Town $10,259.00 for the storm of July 2017. Highway Superintendent Jim Potts followed through with filing the paperwork in order to receive this. 

NEW BUSINESS:

• ASSESSMENT VALUES: Supervisor Staats has been talking with the Assessor regarding our assessment rates.  She had raised assessments that she felt were justified. She has been talking with the State because our rate is still 91%. They kept us at this rate even though she raised some assessments. There are eight other towns in which the rates are below 100%.
• SALES TAX REVENUES: We received the sales tax check for $89,803.00 for the first quarter, which is up 6% from 2017. This puts us above anticipated revenues.

SUPERVISORS REPORT:

• Highway Department: Supervisor thanked them for work on FEMA reimbursement.
• The Greene County Administration is approving a bond resolution for a new jail, rather than sharing services with Columbia County.
• AMTRAK: There was a meeting with AMTRAK regarding fencing of their properties along the river.  They want to run fencing down along the river bed.  The access points would still be open but not along the tracks. 

ABSTRACTS:

• A motion was made by Councilman Gildersleeve to approve General abstract #5, vouchers #120 to #148 in the amount of $5,214.38, seconded by Councilman Hempel.  All in favor.  So carried.
• A motion was made by Councilman Desmond to approve Highway abstract #5, vouchers #41-53 in the amount of $9,875.02, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve.  All in favor.  So carried.
• A motion was made by Councilman Hempel to approve Trust & Agency abstract #4, vouchers #7 -8 in the amount of $144.30, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve.  All in favor.  So carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

• Phyllis Heiko –  May 15 at 8:00 Bard College is a free concert.
• Supervisor Staats thanked the school districts for coming in and he also said that Sheriff Bartlett feels it is very important to have a deputy full time in the schools. This is very important to protect our kids.

A motion was made by Councilman Desmond to adjourn at 9:10 PM, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Helen Shannon, RMC

Town Clerk Date: 

Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals

1795 Route 9
Germantown, New York 12526

April 25, 2018

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

Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by John Rusconi.  All in favor.  So carried.

New Business:

Susan Bodo, 34 Hill N Dale Road, Tax ID# 169.-1-6.111 ~ Jesse Cutaia from Hudson Solar presented plans for a ground mount array.  The solar array would be 8’ high, surrounded by existing natural vegetation for screening.

Motion was by Hank Himelright to accept the completed application.  Seconded by Don Van Wagner.  All in favor.  So carried. 

Motion was made by Hank Himelright to hold a joint Public Hearing with the Clermont Planning Board.  Seconded by Don Van Wagner.  All in favor. So carried.

A site review will be held on Monday, April 30 at 5;30.

Motion to adjourn was made by John Rusconi, seconded by Don Van Wagner.  All in favor.  So carried.  The meeting closed at 8:15pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

                                                            FIRE COMMISSIONERS MEETING

                                                                          APRIL 16, 2018

The Clermont Fire Commissioners held their regular meeting on Monday, April 16, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall.  Those present were Commissioner Susan Rifenburgh, Commissioner Ronald Rifenburgh, Commissioner Laurence Saulpaugh and Commissioner Raymond Bauer.  Commissioner Ron Miller was absent.  Also present were Chief Lloyd Kukon, Treasurer Denise Fiore and Robert Desmond.

MINUTES: A motion was made to accept the minutes of the March meeting by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Saulpaugh.  All in favor.  So carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Total amount of March invoices paid                                                 $  7,042.07

Proposed April invoices                                                                      $  8,822.48  *

Paid April invoices                                                                              $     665.28  *

Total                                                                                                    $9,487.76

*Adjusted totals for additional invoices totaling $6,067.14

Reconciliation of Accounts:

            The Bank of Greene County balances to date:

            Money Market Checking balance                                           $190,494.96

            Checking Balance                                                                   $    4,324.21

            Less Outstanding Checks                                                       $    3,005.89

            Checking Balance to date                                                       $    1,318.32

Money Market & Checking account total                                          $191,813.28

Capital Reserve Fund for Fire Equipment                                          $  29,713.52

Capital Reserve Fund for Construction & Improvement                   $  33,649.76

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

CORRESPONDENCE:

• Received return receipts from certified letters to Fred Gooderham and Jim Connolly.
• Received Certificate of Liability insurance from Milan Volunteer Fire Company as requested.
• RBC Wealth Management March report – $370938.54
• Penflex – One firefighter will be receiving an increase of monthly participant amount effective May 1, 2018 of $20.00 per month retroactive to January 1, 2018.
• Received physicals for John Myers, Mark Schiller, Tyler Case, Samuel Williams, Ronald Rifenburgh.
• Received training certificates for 22 members for the OSHA class held on 2-21-18 and training certificates for Chief Kukon for Thermal Imaging and the John J Mulligan Memorial Training Seminar.
• Fire District Affairs – April – May
• Information was passed out on preparing for PESH inspections.
• Accident policy for Fire Company Auxiliary was received.

BUILDING AND GROUNDS: Commissioners Bauer and Saulpaugh

• The Commissioners asked Commissioner Bauer if his brother will be mowing this year at Station #1.  He will check with him.
• Commissioner Bauer is working on getting prices for painting the roof.

INSURANCE: Commissioner R. Rifenburgh and Miller

• AUXILIARY ACCIDENT POLICY: The district will keep the policy for Auxiliary on file.

FIRE EQUIPMENT: Commissioners Bauer and Saulpaugh

• The pump tests were done and every thing went well.
• The Chief said that pagers that were taken out of service and declared surplus equipment were sold and a check received for $100.00.   He learned that the Schoharie could use any radio equipment that we have.  The Chief will get items to them.

LOSAP: All Commissioners

The Treasurer Denise Fiore reported that our accountant Brian Fitzgerald will no longer be able to do the LOSAP audit. It needs to be done by a corporation and the minimum cost is $5000.00. She inquired with the accountants of Sickler/Torchia and they estimated the cost could be up to $6000.00 because it is time consuming and they would have to review past reports. Chairwoman Rifenburgh did check into this and was told that it is mandatory to do the audit but found that other districts do it every other year or even every three years.  She asked if there were any repercussions if it is not done every year and there have not been any.  We did not budget for this year but will budget in the future.

MOTION: After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner R. Rifenburgh, seconded by Commissioner Bauer to not do the LOSAP audit.

LAWS AND POLICIES: All Commissioners

Chairwoman Rifenburgh reported on a new law that was passed in 2017 establishing cancer disability benefit insurance.  The district has to purchase this benefit for interior firefighters each year.  They must be an interior firefighter having five years before they are eligible.  The cost is anywhere from $300 to $350 each.  We have to keep records on who has had the FIT test and is an interior firefighter.  It will be necessary to tighten up who is considered an interior firefighter.

LEGAL: All Commissioners

No report

OLD BUSINESS:

• Chairwoman Rifenburgh will get the television for Station #1 that was discussed last month and Commissioner Saulpaugh will see that it is hooked up.
• GEAR: The Chief will be having a representative measure those that need gear. There will have a total for next month.
• Captain Coon requested reimbursement for Nomax thread and have a pocket repaired on his bunker pants. A motion was made by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Saulpaugh to reimburse him.  All in favor.  So carried.
• FACE MASKS: The Chief requested approval to purchase two face masks at $280.00 each and two cases at $20.00 each. A motion to approve the purchase was made by Commissioner Saulpaugh, seconded by Commissioner Bauer.  All in favor.  So carried.
• Discussed the batteries for the difibrillators.  The Captain is looking into this.

NEW BUSINESS:

None

CHIEFS REPORT:

There were eleven calls for March as follows:

3/2/18 – Wires down – Route 9G & Cemetery Road

               Wires down – 1424 Route 9

               Wires down – 451 County Route 6

               Wires down – 109 Hogtrough Road

               Wires down – 1431 Route 9

               Wires down – 372 Cedar Hill Road

               Wires down – 48 Cedar Hill Road

3/14/18 – Structure Fire – Mutual aid to Livingston

3/21/18 – AAPI – 169 Commons Road

3/26/18 – AAPI – 9G & County Route 6

3/30/18 – Possible Structure Fire – 6 Mill Road

Monthly drill – Brush fire drill with Tivoli Fire Department

Discussed reporting when there are multiple calls on the same date, such as storm damage, wires down, etc. Suggested reporting them on one call sheet.

A motion was made to pay the bills with the additional proposed invoices in the amount of $6,067.14 by Commissioner Saulpaugh, seconded by Chairwoman Susan Rifenburgh.  All in favor  So carried.

FUEL USAGE: 10.2 GALS through 3/20/18.

A motion was made to adjourn at 8:40 P.M.by Commissioner R. Rifenburgh, seconded by Commissioner Bauer.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Helen Shannon

Fire District Secretary

                                 CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD

                                                 April 11, 2018

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller, Clayton Andrus and Tom Jantzen. Others present were George Schmitt, Engineer for the Town, Matthew Griesemer, Attorney for the Town. After review of the March 14, 2018 minutes, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, and seconded by Tom Jantzen, to accept the minutes.  All in favor. So carried.

Amato Della Vecchia, 708 County Route 8, Tax Map ID# 169.-1-1, Ralph Del Pozzo presented a site plan for a 3 lot Minor Subdivision for Amato Della Vecchia.  George Schmitt stated the application was in compliance.  Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips to accept the application, seconded by Tom Jantzen.  All in favor.  So carried.  Motion to send a notice to the County Planning Board was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Clayton Andrus.  All in favor. So carried.  Motion for a Public Hearing for May 9, 2018 was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Clayton Andrus.  All in favor. So carried. 

Motion to adjourn was made by Jennifer Phillips and seconded by Ron Miller.  All in favor. So carried.  The meeting adjourned at 8:30pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

CLERMONT TOWN BOARD MINUTES

APRIL 9, 2018

The Clermont Town Board held its regular meeting on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall.  Those in attendance were Supervisor Raymond Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson, Councilman Evan Hempel and Councilman Kris Gildersleeve.  There were six residents present and the Town Engineer George Schmitt of Morris Associates.

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

MINUTES: A motion was made to accept the March minutes by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson.  All in favor.  So carried.

TOWN CLERKS REPORT: The Town Clerk read the Clerk’s report for March and presented the Supervisor a check in the amount of $1,587.50 for the General fund.

CORRESPONDENCE:

• Web Committee – No comments or questions.
• Received the Dog Control Officer Inspection Report from the Department of Agriculture & Markets with a Satisfactory report.
• The Supervisor provided the budget and revenue report for the period ending 3/31/18.

NOICE ORDINANCE: There was discussion on further changes to the proposed Noise Ordinance with the public, the Town Board and Town Engineer George Schmitt.  The most questions came on the hours for daytime noise and the measured sound levels for daytime and correcting the levels for nighttime.  Penalties and violations were also discussed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

• The public hearing on the Noise Ordinance will be set next month for June if the changes are all complete. Copies will be provided when the changes are complete.
• The Code Enforcement Officer will be attending training this week to get his 24 hours for this year. The Town will pay for his training.
• The Web committee met again this month to discuss the website.
• Dawn thanked the Village Green Committee for the Easter Egg Hunt.  There was still snow on the ground but the attendance was good, maybe not as many as last year, but still a good turnout.  

OLD BUSINESS:

• PARK COMMITTEE – The following appointments were made by the Supervisor:  Councilman Robert Desmond as Chairman, Mary Howard, Louise Kalin, Amy Perella, Phyllis Heiko, Sara Takacs and Ellen Earle. Supervisor Staats also has a few people in mind that are professionals in landscape planning.  Councilman Desmond said the first meeting will be sometime in May and there will be discussion on the plans for the park and a walk through. Ripley Hathaway asked about the money for the project.  Supervisor Staats said that there is no line in the budget as of yet.

NEW BUSINESS:

There was no new business to report.

SUPERVISORS REPORT:

• MORTGAGE TAX: Will be receiving a check for approximately $26,000.00 for the first half of the year.
• FRANCHISE FEES:  Received the payment from Hilltop Communications in the amount of $1,250 which is less than in previously years.
• Thanked the Village Green volunteers for helping with the Easter Egg Hunt.
• AMTRAK FENCING: Supervisor Staats has been asked for his support against the idea of Amtrak fencing off access to the river from Rhinebeck to Stuyvesant. He will support this. There will be a rally at the boat launch in Germantown upcoming. A motion was made to support access to the river to those who have it now by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilman Hempel.  All in favor.  So carried.
• Discussed the Rip Van Winkle bridge access round-about that is planned by the state.

ABSTRACTS:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Brownson to approve Trust & Agency abstract #3, voucher #6, in the amount of $151.50, seconded by Councilman Hempel.  All in favor.  So carried.

A motion was made by Councilman Desmond to approve Highway abstract #4, vouchers #25 – 40 in the amount of $13,013.48, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson.  All in favor.  So carried.

A motion was made by Councilman Hempel to approve Prepaid General abstract #4, vouchers #89-91 in the amount of $330.76, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve.  All in favor.  So carried.

A motion was made by Councilman Gildersleeve to approve General abstract #4A, vouchers #92-119 in the amount of $14,640.70, seconded by Councilman Hempel.  All in favor.  So carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Anthony Miserendino submitted a comparison of decibel levels across day and night times. He agrees with Phyllis that he appreciates the Boards working on the noise ordinance.

A motion was made to adjourn at 8:20 PM by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve.  All in favor. So carried

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Helen Shannon, RMC

Town Clerk

Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals

1795 Route 9
Germantown, New York 12526

March 28, 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. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Luke Kumburis.  All in favor.  So carried.

Old Business ~ The February vote regarding the Windhorse Farm application was invalid due to not having a quorum.  Organic screening for the East border, the Coffey property, and County Route 6, as well as the noise concern, has been addressed by the applicant.

Motion to vote was made by Hank Himelright, seconded by John Rusconi.

Role call vote:  Don Van Wagner, yes.  Luke Kumburis, yes.  John Rusconi, yes.  Hank Himelright, yes.  Pete Cichetti recused himself.  So carried.

New Business ~ Hank Himelright received a call from Chris Gilbert regarding a previous application he had submitted.  A new application will be needed based on the time lapse since the previous application.

Motion to adjourn was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by John Rusoni.  All in favor.  So carried.  The meeting closed at 8:00pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

CLERMONT FIRE COMMISSIONERS

MARCH 19, 2018

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

Also present were Gregory Fingar of Fingar Insurance, Treasurer Denise Fiore and Chief Lloyd Kukon.

The meeting was opened by Chairwoman Rifenburgh with the salute to the flag

Chairwoman Rifenburgh introduced Greg Fingar of Fingar Insurance to go over the policy for the Fire District and Fire Company.  Utica National Fire Insurance covers most of the fire companies in New York. It was suggested and there was discussion on the value of vehicles and their replacement values.

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner R. Rifenburgh to reduce the replacement cost on the 1988 International from $224,792 to $24,000 and increase the replacement cost on the 2007 Ferrara from $383,933 to $583,933.00 seconded by Commissioner Saulpaugh.

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

TREASURERS REPORT:

Total amount of February invoices paid                                            $16,868.19

$137.82 Columbia Tractor on hold; $125 AFDNY paid (Bauer training)

Proposed March invoices                                                                    $  4,823.38

Paid March invoices                                                                            $  2,218.69

Total                                                                                                    $  7,042.07

RECONCILIATION OF ACCOUNTS

The Bank of Greene County Balances

            Money Market Checking Balance                                          $195,462.12

            Checking Balance                                                                   $    4,659.54

            Plus Deposit                                                                            $    1,761.00

            Less Outstanding Checks                                                       $    4,713.71

            Checking Balance to Date                                                      $    1,706.83

            Money Market & Checking Account Total                            $197,168.95

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FIRE EQUIPMENT                 $29,712.26

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR CONTRUCTION

            AND IMPROVEMENTS                                                      $33,648.33

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

CORRESPONDENCE:

• RBC Wealth Management account statement for February $375,879.32
• Received physical for Evan Decker
• Email from Director of Real Property Suzette Booy to Assessor Cheryl Kaszluga regarding 5 parcels that were in dispute.  The parcels on Massello Road in Clermont were being taxed in the Clermont Fire District and should be Livingston Fire District because they cover that area.
• Received list of Board of Fire Commissioners in the Livingston Fire District.
• Received a letter to return to duty for Sam Williams

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Commissioners Bauer and Saulpaugh

• Commissioner Saulpaugh asked if propane tank has been checked for the generator.
• Commissioner Bauer asked if the roof at Station #1 was going to get painted this year. He will get prices from several vendors.

INSURANCE: Commissioner R.Rifenburgh and Miller

• No report

FIRE EQUIPMENT: Commissioner Bauer and Saulpaugh

• No report

LOSAP: All Commissioners

• Commissioner R. Rifenburgh reported that the reports for LOSAP were posted at Station #2 and will be mailed this week.

LAWS AND POLICIES: All Commissioners

• There was discussion as to whether or not we need a social media policy.  Chairwoman Rifenburgh will check into this.

LEGAL: All Commissioners

• No report

OLD BUSINESS:

• There was discussion last month that there was no television or internet access at Station #1. A motion was made by Commissioner Bauer to purchase a 42-inch television for Station #1, seconded by Commissioner Miller.  All in favor.  So carried. Commissioner R Rifenburgh will take care of this.
• Commissioner Bauer went to the commissioners training. He reported on some of the issues that were discussed. The Procurement Policy should be reviewed every year at the organizational meeting.  The Treasurers bond should equal the amount of money in the bank. A copy of the Code of Ethics should be posted at owned stations or houses. Copies of the Code of Ethics will be provided to Chief Kukon for posting at the firehouses.
• OSHA CLASSES: The classes have been completed for this year. There are two who have not completed the classes.  If they have received training somewhere else from a fire approved class they need to let us know.  They will be inactive until they show us otherwise.  Registered letters will be sent to Fred Gooderham and James Connolly. Commissioner R. Rifenburgh will also call them.
• GEAR: Discussed purchasing new gear for members and redistributing to others. A list was provided of those that need gear but it was unclear as to what the reasons were, don’t have any or no longer fit, etc. The Chief will double check the reasons they are on the list.
• FACE MASKS: There are two masks on the truck and six members have new masks.  We would need two new masks, two amplifiers and two new bags. Commissioner R. Rifenburgh asked for the Chief to get a price for masks, amplifiers and bags.
• The Secretary reported that the signed copy of the contract with Milan Volunteer Fire District has not been received.  The payment is due to be paid by April 1^st.  A motion was made to pay the invoice by Commissioner R. Rifenburgh, seconded by Commissioner Miller.  All in favor.  So carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

• Minitor pagers were sold and a check was received for $100.00  

CHIEFS REPORT:

There were five calls for February.

2/4/18 – Alarm activation – 651 County Route 6

2/8/18 – AAPI Rollover – Route 9 north of County Route 8

2/18/18 – AAPI/PD – Route 9G/County Line

2/25/18 – Alarm Activation – 694 Church Avenue

2/26/18 – Pole/Brush fire – 34 Hill and Dale Road

Monthly Drill: Mutual aid drill with Milan-SCBA/Air Consumption – Thermal Imaging Camera – 15 firefighters attended.

The Chief reported the following:

• Purchased LED 3-watt lights for $850.00.
• Air compressor was serviced 3/18/18.
• The trucks will start to be serviced soon.
• County Fire School – Company operations starts in July, finished in August.
• Schoharie and Athens schools upcoming.
• Mutual aid with Tivoli for brush drill.
• Livingston meeting on past fire and radio operations open to whoever wants to go.
• The Chief was asking about a public relations officer for comments to the press when necessary. He would like Commissioner R. Rifenburgh but he declined.
• Commissioner R. Rifenburgh has an inventory from Fire Police Captain Pease for flares and batons. He will order 6 batons and look into where to get flares and the containers for the flares.

MOTION: A motion was made to pay the bills by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Miller. All in favor.  So carried.

FUEL USAGE: Commissioner R. Rifenburgh reported that there was 19.4 gallons of fuel used.

A motion was made to adjourn at 9:20 P.M. by Commissioner R. Rifenburgh., seconded by Commissioner Miller.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Helen Shannon

Fire District Secretary

                                    CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD

                                                 March 14, 2018

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Mary Howard, Nathan Hempel, Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller and Tom Jantzen. Others present were George Schmitt, Engineer for the Town, Matthew Griesemer, Attorney for the Town. After review of the February 14, 2018 minutes, a motion was made by Mary Howard, and seconded by Clayton Andrus, to accept the minutes with the noted correction of the date.  All in favor. So carried.

Amato Della Vecchia, 708 County Route 8, Tax Map ID# 169.-1-1, Ralph Del Pozzo presented a site plan for a 3 lot Minor Subdivision for Amato Della Vecchia.  Additional survey information is needed and will be provided by the applicant.  George Schmitt will be providing an opinion letter.

Motion to adjourn was made by Mary Howard and seconded by Jennifer Phillips.  All in favor. So carried.  The meeting adjourned at 8:30pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

CLERMONT TOWN BOARD

MARCH 5, 2018

The Clermont Town Board held its regular meeting on Monday, March 5, 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.  There were six others present.

Supervisor Staats opened the meeting with a salute to the flag.

MINUTES: A motion was made to accept the minutes of the February meeting by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson.  All in favor.  So carried.

TOWN CLERK’S REPORT: The Town Clerk read the February Town Clerk’s report and gave the Supervisor a check for the General fund in the amount of $164.00.

CORRESPONDENCE:

• Keeping the Identities of Seniors Safe Program (K.I.S.S.) Starting March 19 through March 30 Seniors can bring in their personal papers and drop off to be shredded to the Town Hall during the Town Clerk’s regular hours – Thursday nights 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday mornings 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
• Budget and Revenue reports for February 28, 2018

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

• Councilman Desmond reported that the Highway department has been very busy with snow removal with the recent storm. 
• The noise control law should be completed very soon.
• Web Committee:  Councilman Hempel and Councilman Gildersleeve met on the last Monday of the month with members of the committee to work on the website.  They are looking to modernize and organize the website and investigating areas which can be improved.  What the committee has discussed so far will be able to be done in house.  The committee is meeting on the fourth Monday of the month.
• Councilman Gildersleeve reminded everyone that the open burn restrictions go into effect on March 16^th.  A link to the DEC website will be put on the website.
• Councilwoman Brownson said that the Village Green Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday March 24 from 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. The next Iroquois Community Grant is due at the end of April for up to $10,000.00.

OLD BUSINESS:

• Website Committee is working on the website.
• The Park Committee has a few people interested but if anyone is interested contact the Supervisor or Town Clerk.  Appointments to the committee will be made next month.
• Noise Control Law: The draft of the Noise Control Ordinance was reviewed by the Board and suggestions for changes were discussed with the public. The changes will be made and reviewed by our Engineer and Town Attorney.  A public hearing will possibly be scheduled for May.

NEW BUSINESS:

• The Supervisor has rescheduled the April Town Board meeting for Monday, April 9^th at 7:00 P.M. due to a scheduling conflict.
• Mower Purchase: The Highway Superintendent has asked for a larger mower to maintain the additional land of the park off Route 9. The total cost is $9931.00 less the trade in would be a cost of $8651.00.

A motion was made by Councilman Gildersleeve to purchase a new mower, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson.  This will be paid out of the Parks line in the budget, 7110.41.

• Sales Tax Revenue: Received for 4^th Quarter $95,406.00. Total received for last year was $371,000.00 which is $50,000 more than what we budgeted for. We did not use anything out of the fund balance for revenues because there was also an increase in Mortgage tax.

SUPERVISORS REPORT:

• The Village Green Committee is holding the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 24^th from 2 PM to 3 PM.
• County Business: Greene County voted against using the Columbia County Jail to house their prisoners and are now reconsidering that decision.  The Counties are still trying to work out the details. It would be beneficial for Columbia County if they were to use our jail.
• County Waste: The county has been having issues with recycling costs which is getting very expensive.  They are discussing what to do because of increased costs.
• There have been new trucks purchased.  The County has not decided on whether to repair the Greenport garage or build new.

ABSTRACTS:

• A motion was made to approve General abstract #3A, vouchers #55 – #88 in the amount of $5,564.08 by Councilman Gildersleeve, seconded by Councilman Hempel.  All in favor.  So carried.
• A motion was made to approve General abstract #3 Prepaid, vouchers #52-#54 in the amount of $403.02 by Councilwoman Brownson, seconded by Councilman Desmond.  All in favor.  So carried.
• A motion was made to approve Highway abstract #3, vouchers #13 – #24 in the amount of $14,791.84 by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilman Hempel.  All in favor.  So carried.
• A motion was made to approve Trust & Agency abstract #2, vouchers #3-#5 in the amount of $369.50 by Councilman Hempel, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson.  All in favor.  So carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

• Chris Nolan: The discussion on noise levels was interesting. The decible levels and distance can be affected by directional, atmospherically. We did have our engineer present and the level of 65 was used from the property line.

Also, he thanked the Highway department for clearing a tree which came down in front of his property in the recent storm.  He is an advocate of solar panels and is always looking for new ways to use solar and he saw some that were done differently and he thinks that they were on County Route 10.

• Phyllis Heiko: She stated that she met with Sgt. Finn of Hudson Police Department regarding what they allow and prohibit in the City of Hudson parks.  She submitted suggestions in writing to the Town Board for the town park.

She asked if the town has done any work on the habitat of the park and getting some expertise on this.  Councilman Desmond said we have received information from Scenic Hudson. A committee will be formed and we are looking for members.

• Sarah Takacs: Commended Councilman Hempel and Councilman Gildersleeve on the changes discussed for the website at the first meeting. She asked if DEC sent a final accounting on the Browns fields project. Supervisor Staats said that they did and also answered our questions.

A motion was made to adjourn by Councilman Gildersleeve, seconded by Councilman Desmond at 8:40 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Helen Shannon, RMC

Town Clerk

Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals

1795 Route 9
Germantown, New York 12526

February 28, 2018

The meeting opened at 7:30 pm. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending: Pete Cichetti, John Rusconi, Don Van Wagner and Phyllis Heiko. In the absence of Hank Himelright, the meeting was led by Pete Cichetti.

Pete Cichetti asked if anyone had any corrections to the minutes of the last meeting. A motion to accept the minutes with changes was made by John Rusconi, seconded by Phyllis Heiko.  All in favor.  So carried.

Windhorse Farm,  356 County Route 6, Kurt Andernach presented drawings which included the tree screening to be used on the East side, as well as fencing to be installed between K&H Fuel Oil Co. and the Windhorse property.  Conditions for approval include the installation of the fencing for K&H Fuel Oil Co. and the applicant will be subject to comply if a noise ordinance is implemented by the Town of Clermont. 

Motion to close the Public Hearing was made by John Rusconi, seconded by Don Van Wagner.  All in favor.  So carried. 

Role call vote was held for approval of the Windhorse application with the following results:  Don Van Wagner, yes.  John Rusconi, yes.  Phyllis Heiko, no.  Pete Cichetti recused himself due to being a neighbor of the applicant.

There was no new business. There was no old business.

Motion to adjourn was made by Phyllis Heiko and seconded by Don Van Wagner.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:10pm.

Respectfully Submitted ,

Desiree M. Webber, Secretary