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Meeting Minutes 2022

Zoning Board of Appeals – December 2022

Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals
1795 Route 9
Germantown, New York 12526

December 28, 2022

The Clermont ZBA held its regular meeting on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending were Hank Himelright, Luke Kumburis, Don Van Wagner, Lee Gallant, and Ben Peacock.

Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, October 26, 2022. A motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to approve the October 2022 minutes. All in favor. So carried. The November meeting was not held.

Franz Safford, 40 Langridge Road, Tax Map ID #201.-1-26.121, #201.-1-26.112, represented by Jeremy Franz, came before the Board regarding ground mount solar panels. Motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing. All in favor. So carried. The 2 parcels at the project site have been joined, creating 1 parcel. A new deed has been issued. There were no comments from the public. Motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Ben Peacock, seconded by Luke Kumburis, to approve the application. All in favor. So carried.

Daric Schlesselman, 1931 Route 9, Tax ID #181-1-12, came before the Board regarding the addition of a distillery to the property which is currently housing Hudson Valley Produce. The applicant will return with additional information to complete the application.

With no other business, motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:35pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber
Secretary

Planning Board – December 2022

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
December 14, 2022

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller, Jesse Cutaia, Mary Howard and Nathan Hempel. Matthew Griesemer, Attorney for the Town, was also in attendance.

After review of the November 9, 2022 minutes motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to approve the minutes.
All in favor. So carried.

Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Mary Howard, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for the Safford project. All in favor. So carried.

Franz Safford, 40 Langridge Road, Tax Map ID #201.-1-26.121, #201.-1-26.112, represented by Jeremy Franz, came before the Board regarding ground mount solar panels. Franz Safford was out of town and his signature will be needed to file the new deed. There were no comments from the public. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried. With the reading of SEQRA by Matthew Griesemer, motion was made by by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to declare a negative impact. All in favor. So carried. Motions made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to approve the project, contingent on the signature for the filing of the deed. All in favor. So carried.

Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller, to close the regular meeting and return to the Public Hearing for Josephine Barraco. All in favor. So carried.

Josephine Barraco, represented by Steve Barraco, 1429 State Route 9, corner of Quail Lane, Tax ID #191.4-2-28, seeking a minor subdivision. The Board reviewed the proposed lots, septic, and possible structure to ensure the lot is buildable. There were no comments from the public. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried. SEQRA was read by Matthew Griesemer. Motion to declare a negative impact was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel. All inferior. So carried. Motion was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Jesse Cutaia, auto approve the project contingent of the letter from the Board of Health stating septic approval. All in favor. So carried.

Daric Schlesselman, Van Burnt Stillhouse, 1931 Route 9, Tax ID #181.0-1-12, represented by Crawford Engineering. The Board reviewed changes made to the site plan. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jesse Cutaia, to accept the application as complete and schedule the Public hearing for January 11, 2023. All in favor. So carried.

Ernst Martin Jr, 1921 Route 9, Tax ID #181-1-13, came before the Board seeking the requirements for the addition of an apartment and office space at the former Clermont Inn.

Kristy Koerner, 3690 Route 9G, Tax ID #179-1-38, came before the Board seeking Lot Line Adjustment to gain access to the back parcel which is a land locked parcel.

With no further business, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:50pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town Board – December 2022

Town of Clermont
Monthly Meeting
December 5, 2022

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday December 5th, 2022 at the Town Hall.

  1. Call Meeting to Order @7PM by Supervisor Staats with the Pledge of Allegiance.
    • Jim Maruniak of GTel Presentation and proposal for new phone system
  2. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
    • Approval of November Public Hearing and General Meeting Minutes, Motion to accept by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried

Clerk Report

  • Total for General Fund $2144.72
  • Total for Trust & Agency $1350.00
  • NYS Ag&Mkts $6.00
  • Col Co Treasurer/Solid Waste $46.80
  • Total report for November 2022 $3547.52
  • Mail Review-None
  • Web Committee-None
  1. Committee Reports and Updates
    1. Bob
      • Report on Highway Department-New Truck is Registered and in service
      • Noted Health Insurance increase for Highway department
    2. Lindsey
      • Comprehensive Plan Focus group will meet Thursday at Town Hall ~ 1PM
      • Park Landscape Fall Clean up completed
      • Park Committee raised enough funds for Matching donation of $5000.
      • Kiosk-Fully installed
      • Awaiting Potty enclosure installation
    3. Kris
      • No updates to report
    4. Dawn
      • A couple of grants upcoming
      • No word on the Climate Change Grant yet
    5. Raymond
      • Thank you to Councilman Desmond for the coverage for November meeting
      • Any missed questions regarding the budget
      • A final list of Park donors will be compiled and announced at next meeting
  2. Old Business
    • Mary Howard provided update on progress for Comprehensive Plan-Survey as of 2 weeks prior we had ~ 48 responses-The Survey deadline has been extended; Business Focus Group will also meet on Thursday at Town Hall. There have been several pop-up events.
    • Phone system upgrade to be investigated for alternative options
    • Stand by generator should be investigated as a possible upgrade to Town Hall
    • Mortgage Tax check received $36,616.64-Total for year exceeds budgeted amount by ~ $116,000.
    • Sales tax check for 4th quarter expected Early 2023
  1. New Business
    • Surplus Highway Vehicle. Motion to Surplus by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried
    • Brownfield repair
      • Reported from CPL 1 well failed Total ~ $18,420 the first year. Motion to move forward with repair by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried
      • Court Security-Discontinue Sherriff’s office and hire Retired Sgt. Fieser at a rate of $75.00 per night/1 Hour Monthly. Motion to approve by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried
    • Code Enforcement Officer
      • Eli Fieser has completed his board certification and as per agreement upon hiring as of 2023 full salary to be paid of $14,000.00 per year
    • Year End Meeting-Tuesday 12/27/22 @ 7PM
      • Insurance presentation
  1. Supervisors Report
    • Garbage bags-$1 bag will be made available again and the $1 tags will be obsolete.
  1. Motion To Pay Abstracts
    • Motion to pay Highway abstract #12 Vouchers # 116-126 $19,652.85 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay Trust & Agency abstract #8 Voucher #21 $47.17 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay General abstract #12 Vouchers #301-331 $19,082.61 By Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.

Public Communication/Comments to Board-

  • Purchase 2 tables for Town Hall at request of Mary Howard

Motion to adjourn at 8:53PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

Planning Board – November 2022

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD

November 9, 2022

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, November 19 2022 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Tom Jantzen, Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller, Jesse Cutaia, Mary Howard and Nathan Hempel. Scott Owen, Attorney for the Town, was also in attendance.

After review of the October 12, 2022 minutes, a motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried.

Motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Mary Howard, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for the Nesel project. All in favor. So carried.

Jeanette and Dennis Nesel, Germantown Beer Farm, 320 County Route 6, Tax ID #190.-1-8-200, came before the Board seeking to add a tasting room to an existing barn. Revision was made to the site plan, adding a fence and moving the parking area to the front. The neighbors were in agreement with the revisions. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Tom Jantzen to close the Public Hearing, return to the regular meeting and to accept the application as complete. All in favor. So carried.
Scot Owen, Town Attorney, read SEQRA. Mitigating factors are as follows:
a) 6’ high fence, not to exceed 8’ high.
b) Hours of operation Thursday-Sunday, 1pm-7pm
c) Food Truck hours 2pm-7pm
d) Music will end one hour before closing time
Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to declare a negative impact. All in favor. So carried. Motion to approve the application as written was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Tom Jantzen. All in favor. So carried.

Franz Safford, 40 Langridge Road, Tax Map ID #201.-1-26.121, #201.-1-26.112, represented by Jeremy Franz, came before the Board regarding ground mount solar panels. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to accept the application contingent on the lot line adjustment, deed description, and a new survey. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Jesse Cutaia, to set the Public Hearing for December 14, 2022. All in favor. So carried.

Daric Schlesselman, Van Burnt Stillhouse, 1931 Route 9, Tax ID #181.0-1-12, came before the Board seeking the requirements for a distillery. The Applicant will return with further information

ELP Roe Jan Solar Project, Mill Road, Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to grant a 6 month extension to the ELP solar project located on Mill Road. Further extension requests will require an appearance before the Board.

With no further business, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:05pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town Board – November 2022

Town of Clermont
Town Board Meeting
November 7th, 2022

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday November 7th, 2022 at the Town Hall. Those presents were Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute. Supervisor Staats was absent due to illness.

  1. Call Meeting to Order @7PM by Councilman Desmond with the Pledge of Allegiance.
    • Moment of Silence observed for former town videographer Fred Cartier
    • Presentation of Flag to commemorate Veterans Day by Lauren Williams Commander of Jennings Willets American Legion Post 346. American Legion unable to have ceremony in Clermont however the local boy scouts are expected to Raise the Flag. Councilwoman Lusher Shute will be in attendance for the town.
  2. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
    • Approval of October Minutes, Motion to accept by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried
  3. Written communications/Mail review

Clerk Report

  1. Total for General Fund $2350.84
  2. Total for Trust & Agency $250.00
  3. NYS Ag&Mkts $20.00
  4. Col Co Treasurer/Solid Waste $14.00
  5. Total report for October 2022 $2634.84
  6. Mail Review
    • Reminder to Town Board Association of Towns Conference in February
    • Solid Waste news-Eliminating $1 tags for Garbage disposal
    • KISS-Keeping Identities of Seniors Safe-Shredding bin will be available during regular business hours at Town Hall 11/28/22 through 12/9/22
  7. Web Committee-None
  1. Committee Reports and Updates
    • Bob-Report on Highway department-
    • Lindsey
      • Estimate for fall clean up $2493.75-Discussion regarding selection process etc. Motion made to accept estimate by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in favor.
      • Multiple estimates for groundskeeping for 2023
      • Park Committee would like to present at December Meeting
      • Generous Donor has pledged $5000 for matching donations through December 1st. The committee has raised so far ~ $1000.
  1. Kris
    • Updates have been done on website with multiple announcements
  2. Dawn-
    • Will provide update in December
  1. Old Business
    • Mary Howard provided update on progress for Comprehensive Plan-
      • Community Get together Pot Luck Dinner November 17th 7-9 PM at Clermont Firehouse Route 9G
      • Survey has been distributed via mail with QR code
  1. New Business
    • 2023 Budget-Public Hearing completed prior to Board meeting
      • Councilman Desmond read the Budget Highlights-Motion made to accept 2023 budget by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in favor.
      • Tractor Purchase approximately $113,000. Motion to approve by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor
      • Surplus of old tractor when new tractor is functional. Motion to approve Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson
  1. Supervisors Report- NONE
    • Village Green will be hosting the election day dinner on Tuesday, November 8th at community house. Ham, Scalloped Potatoes Carrots and Desert 4-7PM.
  1. Motion To Pay Abstracts
    • Motion to pay General abstract #11 Vouchers #268-300 $26,173.43 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay Highway abstract #11 Vouchers #108-115 $7,088.63 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay General Prepaid abstract #11A Vouchers #265-267 $215.49 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay Trust & Agency abstract #7 Voucher #18-20 $2,103.48 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

Public Communication/Comments to Board-

A thank you from town resident Phyllis Heiko to the Town Board for their continued support of the Park Committee. It is the Town Boards responsibility to continue to financially take care of the Park.

Ray Tousey-Read information provided by Livingston Neighbors Assoc regarding Pleasantvale Bridge and the expected schedule for replacement.

Mary Howard has asked for the old Green/Metal very Heavy table be replaced-Provided estimates.

Motion to adjourn at 7:50PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

Town Board – 2023 Budget Public Hearing, November 2022

TOWN OF CLERMONT
PUBLIC HEARING 2023 BUDGET
NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The Clermont Town Board held the 2023 Budget Public Hearing on Monday, November 7. 2022 at 6:45 P.M. at the Town Hall.

Those in attendance were Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher-Shute. Supervisor Staats Absent due to illness.

Councilman Desmond opened the public hearing for the 2023 Budget and read the 2023 budget Highlights.

Total Budget $1,094,642

General Budget $566,877

Highway Budget $527,765

~ $29,000 budgeted from general and highway fund balances

Tax rate per thousand .36 Down from .43

No tax increase 2023

Arpa funds allocated for New truck and Comprehensive Plan-All Arpa funds used

New Tractor budgeted $113,000

Turkey Hill Road repairs $100,00

Councilman Desmond opened up the floor for any comments or questions on the 2023 budget.

No public comments.

The hearing was closed at 6:49 P.M.

Town Board – October 2022

Town of Clermont
Monthly Meeting
October 3rd, 2022

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

Clerk Report

  1. Total for General Fund $3667.02
  2. Total for Trust & Agency $2158.50
  3. NYS Ag&Mkts $4.00
  4. Total report for September 2022 $5829.50
  5. Mail Review-Office for the Aging Public Notice will be posted at Town Hall
  6. Web Committee-None
  1. Committee Reports and Updates
    • Bob-Report on Highway department-
      • Will be ordering new tractor, working with Gallatin-will look into municipal agreement
      • Remembering Charles Larsen and recognizing his past service-He has been gone 10 Years
    • Lindsey
      • No meeting for park committee yet
      • Kiosks are up-discussion on placement
      • Discussion regarding Hettling Park street sign-Will be replaced and placed on same posts as other sign
  • Kris
    • Nothing to report
  • Dawn-
    • Stencil Project-Great job done by all, additional will be done in coming weeks.
    • Thomas Shannon Germantown Historian-Thank you for the great job on historic markers
    • Latest Grant should be decided ~ December 1st. Significant reports have been written to assist with the Grant applications-Thank to you to all.
  1. Old Business
    • Mary Howard provided update on progress-Meeting to be held on 2nd Monday at 7PM. Finalizing Survey to be sent Late Oct. Early Nov.
    • Turkey Hill -Road is safe and work will proceed
    • Town re assessment will happen for 2024 full re-evaluation
  1. New Business
    • BAR appointment-Ripley Hathaway has been re-appointed for a term of 10/1/22 through 9/30/27
    • 2023 Preliminary Budget Motion to accept by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor So Carried
    • Public Hearing for 2023 Budget on November 7th, 2022 at 6:45PM immediately following by Town Board Monthly meeting.
  2. Supervisors Report-
    • Additional Thank you to Tom Shannon for painting of the historic markers
    • Thank you to Highway department for placement of the purple heart signs.
    • Thank you to Tyler for the repairs needed and completed for the community house.
  1. Motion To Pay Abstracts
    • Motion to pay General abstract #10 Vouchers #239-264 $12,832.64 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay General Prepaid abstract #10A Vouchers #235-238 $288.90 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay Trust & Agency abstract #6 Voucher #15-17 $112.47 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay Highway abstract #10 Vouchers #101-107 $4902.31 By Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

Public Communication/Comments To Board-

  • A thank you from town resident Phyllis Heiko to the Town Board for their continued support of the Park Committee.

Motion to adjourn at 7:37PM by Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

Zoning Board of Appeals – September 2022

Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals
1795 Route 9
Germantown, New York 12526

September 28, 2022

The Clermont ZBA held its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending were Hank Himelright, Luke Kumburis, Don Van Wagner, Lee Gallant, and Ben Peacock.

Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, July 27, 2022. A motion was made by Ben Peacock, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to approve the July 2022 minutes. All in favor. So carried. An August 2022 meeting was not held.

Bruce Potts, 57 Banks Lane, Tax ID #180.-1-5.5, motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Lee Gallant, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for the application for an accessory apartment. All in favor. So carried. With no comments from the public, motion was made to by Lee Gallant, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Luke Kumburis, to approve the application. All in favor So carried. All in favor. So carried.

Joyful Acres, 485 Lasher Road, Tax Map ID# 200.-1-1.200, represented by Andy Diddio of Taconic Engineering, came before the Board seeking an amendment to the Special Use Permit, requesting the hours permitting food trucks to be increased to coincide with the normal business hours of the Brewery. Currently food trucks are allowed 12 times per month. Motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Don Van Wagner, a Public Hearing is not needed for this amendment and to approve the amendment for extended food truck hours based on the notes from the August 2022 Planning Board meeting. All in favor. So carried.

Jeanette and Dennis Nesel, Germantown Beer Farm, 320 County Route 6, Tax ID #190.-1-8-200, came before the Board seeking to add a 13’x60’ tasting room to an existing barn. The Board will conduct a site visit October 1, 2022. Motion was made by Ben Peacock, seconded by Lee Gallant, to accept the application as complete and schedule a Public Hearing for October 26, 2022. All in favor. So carried.

With no other business, motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:30pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M Webber
Secretary

Planning Board – September 2022

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD

September 14, 2022

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Tom Jantzen, Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller, and Nathan Hempel. Matthew Griesemer and Scott Owen, Attorneys for the Town, were also in attendance.

After review of the August 10, 2022 minutes, a motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried.

Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing. All in favor. So carried.

Southwood Property LLC, 726 Woods Road, Tax ID #179.000-1-33, represented by Mitchell Khosrova, came before the Board for a Public Hearing. Mitchell Khosrova read a letter requesting the following changes to the original Site Plan: Lower the number of events to 8 per year, the number of guests would remain at 150, and the events would be extended to 11:00pm. John Marvin, who resides across the river, requested the time remain at 10:30pm and for the Applicant to post the scheduled events for the awareness of the neighbors. He also requested the permit for the current owner not be transferred to a new owner should the property be sold. Discussion was held comparing 8 events per year ending at 11:00pm vs 10 events ending at 10:30 pm and the posting the scheduled events for the benefit of the neighboring property owners. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to close the Public Hearing and and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried. Matthew Griesemer will draft a resolution for approval by the Board. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, for a conditional approval subject to the approval of the Resolution. All in favor. So carried.

Josephine Barraco, represented by Steve Barraco, 1429 State Route 9, corner of Quail Lane, Tax ID #191.4-2-28, motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to keep the Public Hearing open.

Bruce Potts, 57 Banks Lane, Tax ID #180.-1-5.5, motion was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing. All in favor. So carried. The Applicant is requesting approval for an accessory apartment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. Matthew Griesemer read SEQRA. Motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to declare a negative impact SEQRA. Motion to approve the application for the accessory apartment was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller. All in favor. So carried.

Jeanette and Dennis Nesel, Germantown Beer Farm, 320 County Route 6, Tax ID #190.-1-8-200, came before the Board seeking to add a tasting room to an existing barn. Motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Ron Miller, to accept the application as complete and schedule a Public Hearing for October 12,2022. All in favor. So carrie.

Micah Geraghty, Cedar Hill Road, Tax ID #191.1-1-87, is seeking a
Minor Subdivision of 28.22 acres from 1 parcel to 4 parcels. A letter from the Town Engineer was read followed by the Board’s discussion regarding recommendations from the Engineer. The Applicant will return with more information.

With no further business, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:30pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary