Zoning Board of Appeals – April 2024
No meeting minutes. Meeting cancelled.
No meeting minutes. Meeting cancelled.
CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
March 13, 2024
The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 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, Town Attorney, was also in attendance.
After review of the February 14, 2023 minutes, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller to approve the minutes as corrected. All in favor. So carried.
Dianne O’Neal returned to report the outcome of her quest to merge 3 parcels. She reported Columbia County Real Property approved the merging of the 3 parcels. No further action was needed.
With no further business, a motion was made by Jesse Cutaia, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:55pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary
Town of Clermont
Town Board Meeting
March 4th, 2024
The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 4th at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute. Councilwoman Brownson was not present.
Clerk Report
Mail Review-NONE
Correspondence for Web Committee-NONE
Motion made by Councilwoman Lusher Shute and Seconded by Supervisor Staats to accept Lehans estimated costs in the amount of $9675.00 for Park Maintenance services for 2024. Councilman Gildersleeve and Councilman Desmond Both abstained.
Motion to enter executive session at 8:02PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried. No Further town business will be conducted after executive session. Motion to exit executive session at 8:13PM by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So Carried
Motion to adjourn at 8:14PM by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.
Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk
Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals
1795 Route 9
Germantown, New York 12526
February 28, 2024
The Clermont ZBA held its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending were Hank Himelright, 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, January 24, 2024. A motion was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Lee Gallant, to approve the January 2024 minutes. All in favor. So carried.
Anna Mclellan, 324 Pleasantvale Road, Tax ID #120.-1-13.2, came before the Board seeking a 5’ variance for an access driveway. Martin Willms, representing the Applicant, stated the Clermont Highway Department has been consulted by the Applicant. Motion was made by Ben Peacock, seconded by Lee Gallant, to accept the application as presented. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to schedule a Public Hearing for the March 27, 2024 meeting of the ZBA. All in favor. So carried.
With no other business, motion was made by Ben Peacock, seconded by Lee Gallant, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:05pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary
CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
February 14, 2024
The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Jennifer Phillips, Tom Jantzen, Ron Miller, Jesse Cutaia, Mary Howard, and Nathan Hempel. After review of the January 10, 2023 minutes, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried.
There was no old business.
Billy Cole, 9G North Storage, 3671 Route 9G, Tax ID # 190.-1-31, came before the Board with updates on the proposed site plan amendment for the previously approved storage units. Constructing 2 of the storage units as climate control and adding U-Haul Rentals are part of the proposed amendment. The Applicant will return next month with the revised site plan.
Dianne O’Neal came before the Board regarding merging 3 parcels. She was advised a new deed with descriptions will be required. She will confer with the surveyor of the property.
With no further business, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Mary Howard, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:30pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber,
Secretary
Town of Clermont
Town Board Meeting
February 5th, 2024
The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 5th at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute. Deputy Clerk Lee Gallant was Clerk of the meeting.
Clerk Report
Mail Review-NONE
Correspondence for Web Committee-NONE
– Next meeting February 12th.
Motion to adjourn at 8:08PM by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve All in Favor. So carried.
Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk
CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
January 10, 2024
The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Jennifer Phillips, Tom Jantzen, Ron Miller, Jesse Cutaia, and Nathan Hempel. After review of the December 13, 2023 minutes, motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Jennifer Phillips to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried.
There was no old business.
Dan Russell came before the Board seeking information regarding 2 lots which are separated by 1800’ but have the same tax ID #. He was referred to the County Real Property office for the process of obtaining a new Tax ID#.
With no further business, a motion was made byJesse Cutaia, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:05pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary
Town of Clermont
Town Board Meeting
January 2nd, 2024
The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute.
Clerk Report
Resolution 38-2024 Comprehensive Plan update and Negative declaration
Public Communication/Comments to Board-None
Motion to adjourn at 8:26PM by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve All in Favor. So carried.
Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk
RESOLUTIONS
January 2, 2024
2024 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
RESOLUTION #01-2024
Time/Date for Regular Town Board Meetings
First Monday of every month at 7:00 P.M. In the case of Monday holidays or cancellations due to inclement weather, the meetings will be held on the Tuesday after the 1st Monday.
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #02-2024
Town Board Meeting Rules and Regulations
Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #03-2024
Naming Official Newspaper
Register Star
Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #04-2024
Naming Bank for Deposits
1. Supervisor Bank of Greene County
2. Town Clerk Bank of Greene County
3. Tax Collector Bank of Greene County
4. Justice Christensen Bank of Greene County
5. Justice Banks Bank of Greene County
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #05-2024
Authorize Town Supervisor to appoint a bookkeeper.
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #06-2024
Authorize Town Supervisor to temporarily invest idle monies in accordance with the Town Investment policy (General Municipal Law, Section 11)
Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #07-2024
Appoint Official Dog Shelter
Columbia Greene Humane Society
Round Top Animal Hospital
71 Palatine Park Road, Suite 8
Germantown, New York 12526
(518) 537-7387
Motion made by Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #08-2024
Appoint Official Dog Control Officer at the Budgeted Amount.
Desiree Webber
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #09-2024
Authorize Town Justices to hire a Court Stenographer when necessary.
Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #10-2024
Appoint Town Historian
Dawn Brownson
Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #11-2024
Appoint Code Enforcement Officer
Eli Fieser at Annual Salary of $15,000.00
Deputy Code Enforcement Officer at $100.00 per month, if needed.
(Appointed by Code Enforcement Officer)
Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #12-2024
Appoint Town Attorney (for Town, Planning & Zoning Boards, Assessor)
(Within 2024 budget limits)
Freeman-Howard, P.C., Hudson, New York
Motion made by Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #13-2024
Appoint Town Engineer
CPL (Clark Patterson Lee)
Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #14-2024
Designate Official Representatives to Association of Towns Annual Meeting
Supervisor Staats and Councilman Gildersleeve
Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #15-2024
Establish 67 Cents Per Mile Rate for official Town Travel. (Per Federal Guidelines)
Motion made by Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #16-2024
Authorize Town Supervisor to sign 2024 State and Local Youth Contracts
Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #17-2024
Appoint Registrar of Vital Statistics
Tracey Gallant
Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #18-2024
Re-appoint Laurence Saulpaugh, Chair of the Planning Board
Re-appoint Mary Howard, Deputy Chairman.
Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #19-2024
Re-appoint Desiree Webber, Planning Board Secretary
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #20-2024
Re-appoint James (Hank) Himelright, III, Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals
Appoint Luke Kumburis – Deputy Chairman
Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #21-2024
Re-appoint Desiree Webber Zoning Board Secretary
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #22-2024
Town Clerk’s appointments for Deputy Clerk and Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics
– Connie Campisi and Lee Gallant
Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #23-2024
Town Highway Superintendent’s appointment for Deputy Highway
Superintendent – Adom Lawyer
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #24-2024
Town Supervisor’s appointment for Deputy Supervisor
Robert Desmond for term of January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #25-2024
Town Supervisor’s appointment for Budget Officer
Raymond J. Staats
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #26-2024
Town Supervisor’s appointment for Town Bookkeeper
Brian Fitzgerald, CPA, PC
Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #27-2024
Town Board Committees | CHAIR | CO-CHAIR |
Auditing | All Town Board Members | |
Building & Grounds | Robert Desmond | Raymond Staats |
Cable TV, Internet Networking | Kris Gildersleeve | Lindsey Lusher Shute |
Grants | Dawn Brownson | Lindsey Lusher Shute |
Highway | Robert Desmond | Raymond Staats |
Insurance | All Town Board Members | |
Legal | Raymond Staats | |
Planning, Zoning and Board of Assessment Review | Robert Desmond | Lindsey Lusher Shute |
Recreation and Community Event | Kris Gildersleeve | Dawn Brownson |
Village Green Committee – Easter Egg Hunt – Barbecue – Election Day Dinner – Holiday Program | Liaison to Town Board – Tami Connolly | |
School Liaison | Dawn Brownson | Lindsey Lusher Shute |
Parkland Use | Robert Desmond | Lindsey Lusher Shute |
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #28-2024
Appoint Kris Gildersleeve Webmaster for Clermont’s website
Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #29-2024
Appoint representatives to the Columbia County Office for Aging for the term of
January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.
Appointments to be determined at a later date
RESOLUTION #30-2024
Re-appoint members of the Board of Ethics for the term of January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #31-2024
Re-appoint Ronald Miller to the Planning Board for a seven-year term, January 1, 2024- December 31, 2030.
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson
All in favor – So carried
Re-appoint Ben Peacock Provisionally to the Zoning Board for a five-year term, January 1, 2024- December 31, 2028.
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson
All in favor – So carried
RESOLUTION #32-2024
Accept 2024 Salaries stated in the 2024 Budget, as follows:
OFFICE | SALARY | PAY BASIS |
Supervisor | $ 5,800.00/yr | Monthly Payroll |
Councilpersons (4) | $ 2,700.00/yr | Monthly Payroll |
Town Justice | $ 5,900.00/yr | Monthly Payroll |
Town Justice | $ 5,900.00/yr | Monthly Payroll |
Town Clerk | $ 9,200.00/yr | Monthly Payroll |
Deputy Town Clerk | $ 20.00 hr. | Monthly per hour |
Tax Collector | $ 4,900.00/yr | Monthly Payroll |
Highway Superintendent | $56,580.00/yr | Bi-weekly Payroll |
Certified Assessor | $16,500.00/yr | Monthly Payroll |
Court Clerk (1) | $ 400.00/mo | Monthly Payroll |
Code Enforcement Officer | $15,000.00/yr | Monthly Payroll |
Deputy Code Enforcement Officer | $ 100.00/mo | as needed |
Town Custodian | $ 2,000/yr | Monthly Payroll |
Assessment Review Board Mtg. Additional time | $ 100.00/day Minimum Wage | By Voucher By Voucher |
Secretary – BAR | Minimum Wage | By Voucher |
Zoning Chairperson | $ 1,150.00/yr | Yearly Payroll * |
Planning Chairperson | $ 1,150.00/yr | Yearly Payroll * |
Zoning Co-Chairperson | $ 950.00/yr | Yearly Payroll * |
Planning Co-Chairperson | $ 950.00/yr | Yearly Payroll * |
Zoning Members | $ 900.00/yr | Yearly Payroll * |
Planning Members | $ 900.00/yr | Yearly Payroll * |
Zoning Secretary | $ 1,100.00/yr | Yearly Payroll * |
Planning Secretary | $ 1,100.00/yr | Yearly Payroll * |
Trial Juror | Minimum Wage | By Voucher |
Dog Control Officer | $ 375.00/mo | Monthly Payroll |
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Full Time | Bi-weekly Payroll | |
Part Time ( Summer ) | Minimum Wage | Bi-weekly Payroll |
Part Time ( Winter ) | Minimum Wage | Bi-weekly Payroll |
Deputy Highway Superintendent | $1,000/yr | ½ in June, ½ in December |
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
Resolution #33 -2024 – Town of Clermont Fee Schedule for Building Department Fees and Zoning and Planning Fees.
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
Resolution #34-2024 – Town of Clermont Official Undertaking of Municipal Officers
Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve.
All in favor – So carried
Resolution #35-2024 – Agreement between the Clermont Town Board with the Canaan Fellowship for the use of the Clermont Community House for the period January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 according to the terms and conditions of the lease.
Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson
All in favor – So carried
Resolution #36-2024 – Agreement between the Clermont Town Board and Columbia Greene Humane Society to act as kennels for the town for the period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
NO AGREEMENT YET
Resolution #37-2024 – Agreement between the Clermont Town Board and Round Top Animal Hospital to act as kennels for the town for the period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
NO AGREEMENT YET
These agreements will be reviewed with the other policies of the Town.
Set time and date to review books and records of Town Clerk, Town Justices, Tax Collector and Supervisor on Saturday, January 20th 2024 Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
A motion was made to adjourn the organizational meeting and enter into the regular meeting by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute
All in favor – So carried
Respectfully submitted,
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk