Meeting Minutes 2025

Town Board Meeting
July 7th, 2025

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 7th at the Town Hall. Those present were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute.

Meeting called to Order @7:00 with the Pledge of Allegiance Led by Supervisor Staats

Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes from 6/2/25 Motion to accept by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried

Written communications/Mail review

Mail Review-None

Web Committee-None

Committee Reports and Updates

• Bob -Received Public comments while visiting the playground/Park

• Lindsey- Future Traffic safety issue regarding Playground/Park-Would like to establish small committee for workshops to investigate any opportunities for increased awareness. Volunteers. Sidewalks on the state road/Large project and costly

• Kris-Website update. ClermontNY.gov domain approved for use. Reported on Vendors for the website. File Cabinets-HV office equipment has used 4-6 currently available $900-1000 with $200 delivery fee. Kris to obtain pictures and make sure they have locks/keys. Motion to approve purchase up to $2700.00 by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So Carried.

• Dawn-Grants Iroquois Grant received $2565.00 for 6 new trees Red Maple or Oak. Motion to approve ordering by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried

Guard Rails for Playground parking lot-Safety- ~ 75 Ft of Pressure treated lumber with Posts for installation by Roma Fence cost ~ $2800.00. Motion to approve by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried

There were some added expenses for the Park Build—Including Cement and a telehandler.

250th anniversary will be celebrated in 2026 in conjunction with Flag Day in Hudson. More discussion and details will be provided at a later date

Thank you letter read from Ripley Hathaway for use of the Church and Community House for the celebration of Life/Memorial for Aileen “squeeky” Hatch.

Old Business

Park/Playground- Park/Playground is being enjoyed by many people, always seems to be someone there. Video has been posted of the opening with photos of the build in progress.

Picnic Shelter/Pavilion-Leaving the backside of the playground undeveloped for future building. List of sponsors read. Park committee working on a permanent design for a sign.

Road Signs-Permit has been ok’d by the state. Thank you to Ray Jurkowski for the work on getting these approved. Highway department is working on scheduling set up of signs.

Turkey Hill Road Repair is currently scheduled for August barring any large amounts of Rain.

New Business

Resolution-42 of 2025 Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic By way- This resolution has been tabled until further investigation and information is provided and will be discussed again at the August Meeting.

*Questionable wording, does it apply to Clermont- Route 9 or Route 9G. Does our zoning even permit these signs?

Resolution-43 of 2025 Re Appointment of Sole Assessor. Motion to appoint Cheryl Kaszluga for the Term ending 9/30/2031 by Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried

Supervisors Report

No update yet regarding County Solid Waste Department cost savings ideas.

Motion To Pay Abstracts

Motion to pay Genera-Prepaid abstract #7A Vouchers #141-147 $631.27 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

Motion to pay Highway abstract #7 Vouchers #65-81 $142714.07 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.

Motion to pay General abstract #7 Voucher #148-174 $309768.47 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.

Additional note received a check for State aid regarding the reassessment done in the amount of ~ $2205.49.

Town Hall Main room has been completed. Thank you to Dianne Oneill for the color coordination assistance.

Public Communication/Comments to Board-None.

Motion to adjourn at 7:51PMby Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

Town Board Meeting
June 2nd, 2025

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

Meeting called to Order @7:00 with the Pledge of Allegiance Led by Supervisor Staats

Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes–

Public Hearing Minutes from 5/5/25–

Motion to accept by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried

Town Board Minutes from 5/5/25–

Motion to accept by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried

Written communications/Mail review

Clerk Report

Total for General Fund $1665.22

NYS Ag& Mkts $ 10.00

Total report for May 2025 $1675.22

Mail Review-None

Red Hook School Board Elections and Budget Vote

Pine Plains Budget Vote

Germantown Budget Vote failed, new vote to be held on 6/17/25

Web Committee-Nothing to report

Committee Reports and Updates

• Bob -Nothing to Report
• Lindsey- Playground almost completed. Inspection Friday 6/6/25. Grand Opening scheduled for 6/14/25 4-6 PM Music and Food Truck. Fill is needed-So Col. Sand & Gravel estimate for Bank Run and Top Soil. $3000.00. Motion to approve by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried
• Kris-Website update. Looking at vendors who use Word Press. Some have annual/quarterly and Monthly pay requirements.
• Dawn-Grants Iroquois Grant is expected in June.

There were some added expenses for the Park Build—Including Cement and a telehandler.

250th anniversary will be celebrated in 2026 in conjunction with Flag Day in Hudson. More discussion and details will be provided at a later date

Clermont should have a community day in 2026 to celebrate.

Old Business

Park/Playground- Thank you to the Park Committee/Playground Committees for bring the playground to Clermont. Thank you to the sponsors and Volunteer helpers working throughout the many weekends.

Crosswalks-Require more information however they require sidewalks.

Grader Auction- Sold for $3500.00

Road Signs-County Engineer working on getting permits from the State.

RFP-Interior Painting of Town Hall and Replacement of Front door. Motion to approve moving forward by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried

Grader Auction- 1966 Grader will be going up for auction

Sales Tax-~ $147,000- up ~ 5%

New Business

RFP-Interior Painting of Town Hall -One Bid Received from Reynolds painting in the amount of $11,600. Reynolds Painting has previously Painted the Town Hall Exterior and Community House Exterior. Motion to Approve Sole Bid to be awarded to Reynolds Painting in the amount of $11,600 by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor So Carried.

Lindsey will investigate colors.

RFP-Door Replacement-No Bids received. Raymond will investigate door information to see how we can get it done.

Surplus Tractor-1989 Case Tractor with Broom Motion to approve by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried.

Recordings of meeting-Planning/Zoning Board. ALL meetings moving forward June and beyond will be recorded. Notice to be provided to the Chairman of each board. This is to facilitate documentation of matters brought before each board for clarification purposes.

Mortgage Tax- $49,265-This has increased over last year.

Filing Cabinet Requests for Planning Board-Fire Proof Uline has them at $2075 each with Shipping at $118.00 each. Councilman Gildersleeve and Councilwoman Brownson. Supervisor Staats will check on County Bids.

Supervisors Report

Nothing to report

Motion To Pay Abstracts

Motion to pay Genera-Prepaid abstract #6A Vouchers #123-125 $334.80 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

Motion to pay General abstract #6 Vouchers #126-140 $11982.40 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.

Motion to pay Highway abstract #6 Voucher #54-64 $9449.75 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.

Public Communication/Comments to Board-None.

Motion to adjourn at 7:48PMby Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

Meeting cancelled, no minutes.

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
May 14, 2025

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Ron Miller, Mary Howard, Jennifer Phillips, Jesse Cutaia, and Tom Jantzen, and Nathan Hempel.

After review of the April 9, 2025 minutes, motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to approve the minutes.
All in favor. So carried.

There was no old business.

Josephine Barraco, 1429 State Route 9, Tax ID #191.4-2-28.4 & 191.4-2-27, represented by Martin Willms, came before the Board seeking a Minor Subdivision, located at the corner of State Route 9 and Quail Lane. The existing lot is 7.5535 acres. The Minor Subdivision would create two lots which would be 1 acres each, leaving the original parcel with 5.5535 acres. A motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Ron Miller, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing. All in favor. So carried. Rick Miller, 4 Quail Lane, questioned the reviewed maps and the restrictions of the lots on Quail Lane. Martin Willams will bring revised maps and deed for the subject lot to the June 11, 2025 meeting. He will research if there are any existing deed restrictions. Motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to leave the Public Hearing open and resume it at the June 11, 2025 meeting. All in favor. So carried.

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 8:05pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town Board Meeting
May 5th, 2025

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 5th at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute.

Presentation from Germantown Central School Superintendent Benjamin Bragg and Business administrator Ryan Smith for the 2025 District Budget. Also in attendance were other staff and School Board members. School district budget and Board Election to be held on Tuesday, May 20th Noon to 9PM at the school elementary gymnasium.

Meeting called to Order @7:00 with the Pledge of Allegiance Led by Supervisor Staats

Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes–

Motion to accept by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried

Climate Smart Community Task Force Presentation-Reviewed findings-Greenhouse Gas Inventory 2019-2023

Written communications/Mail review

Clerk Report

Total for General Fund $1569.51

NYS Ag& Mkts $ 3.00

Total report for April 2025 $1572.51

Mail Review-None

Correspondence for Web Committee-NYS Requirement that Municipalities greater than 1500 residents will need to have .gov website in place by 12/21/25. Additional discussion needed.

Committee Reports and Updates

• Bob -Work being done at Park looks great. Great job to Volunteers.
• Lindsey- Did a little research regarding websites. Further discussion needed. Grant opportunity for Climate smart committee. Partners for Climate Action-Jem Pickard presented information regarding grant and requested Town Board support. ***See end of open meeting***
• Kris-Permitting software for CEO/Building inspector
• Dawn-Grants Bank of Greene County $1000.00 Still pending approval Didi Barrett Crest Grant $125,000 and Michelle Hinchey Crest Grant $75,000.

250th anniversary will be celebrated in 2026 in conjunction with Flag Day in Hudson. More discussion and details will be forthcoming at historian meeting in May.

Clermont should have a community day in 2026 to celebrate.

Old Business

Playground Update- Playground is ~ 65% complete with exceeding expectations with the weather. Thank you to the sponsors and Volunteer helpers working throughout the weekend.

Expected Ribbon Cutting on Saturday May 31st at 4PM.

RFP-Interior Painting of Town Hall and Replacement of Front door. Motion to approve moving forward by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried

Grader Auction- 1966 Grader will be going up for auction

Sales Tax-~ $147,000- up ~ 5%

New Business

Local Law Zoning & Subdivision updates-Public Hearing held immediately prior to this meeting:

Local Law #2 of 2025-Ammending the Zoning Code of the Town of Clermont. Motion to approve by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried. Town Board members polled.

Local Law #3 of 2025-Ammending the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Clermont. Motion to approve by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried. Town Board members polled.

Stipulations of Settlement-

Authorized Attorney for Town of Clermont to proceed with agreements as follows:

Spiess– Motion to approve by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried.

Four Paws– Motion to approve by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor So Carried.

Short Term Rental Workshop to be held on Monday May 19th, 2025 at the Town Hall.

Supervisors Report

Solid Waste Subcommittee Continues to work on ways to Cut costs.

CEO/Building Inspector Certificate for completing latest course. Continuing Education Credits completed for 2025

Thank you to all Volunteers, Businesses and Highway Department for helping to build the Playground at Hettling Park.

Dawn-Grant submission to Iroquois Foundation for installation of Section of Guardrail between parking area and Playground.

Motion To Pay Abstracts

Motion to pay General abstract #5 Vouchers #103-122 $8036.39 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.

Motion to pay Highway abstract #5 Voucher #42-53 $11646.04 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.

*** Motion to approve signing of letter of support for Jem Pickard to apply for Grant for Climate Smart by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried.

Public Communication/Comments to Board-None.

Executive Session:

Motion to enter executive session at 8:18 PM by Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

There will be no additional business for the Town Board after executive session.

Motion to exit executive session at 8:40PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.

Motion to adjourn at 8:40PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.

Tracey J Gallant

Town Clerk

Town of Clermont
Public Hearing
May 5th, 2025 6:45PM

Local Law #2 – Amending the Zoning Code of the Town of Clermont

Local Law #3 – Amending the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Clermont

Public Hearing called to Order @6:45PM by Supervisor Staats

Public Hearing Notice read by Town Clerk Tracey Gallant

Local Laws summarized by Supervisor Staats.

Public Comments by Mary Howard requesting that these local laws be adopted.

No additional comments noted.

Public Hearing closed at 6:48PM

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
April 9, 2025

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Ron Miller, Mary Howard, Jennifer Phillips, Jesse Cutaia, and Tom Jantzen.

After review of the March 12, 2025 minutes, motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to approve the minutes.
All in favor. So carried.

There was no old business.

Paula Corrigan, 210 Shields Road, Tax ID #210-1-10, came before the Board with a Site Plan Application seeking to have 2 existing tent sites approved as an Airbnb rental. The Applicant will need to determine if wetlands exist on the parcel and if a jurisdictional process from the DEC will be needed. Th Applicant will return with additional information.

Josephine Barraco, 1429 State Route 9, Tax ID #191.4-2-28.4 & 191.4-2-27, represented by Martin Willms, came before the Board seeking a Minor Subdivision, located at the corner of State Route 9 and Quail Lane. The existing lot is 7.5535 acres. The Minor Subdivision would create two lots which would be 1 acres each, leaving the original parcel with 5.5535 acres. A motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to accept the application as complete and schedule a Public hearing for May 14, 2025. All in favor. So carried.

With no further business, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:45pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town Board Meeting
April 7th, 2025

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

1. Meeting called to Order @7:00 with the Pledge of Allegiance Led by Supervisor Staats
2. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
   • Motion to accept by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor So Carried

Climate Smart Community Task Force Presentation-Reviewed findings-Greenhouse Gas Inventory 2019-2023

3. Written communications/Mail review
   • Clerk Report
     • Total for General Fund $28768.51
     • Total for Trust and Agency $150.00
     • NYS Dept of Health $22.50
     • Columbia County Solid Waste $ 157.60
     • Total report for March 2025 $29098.61
     • Total for General Fund $28768.51
   • Mail Review-None
   • Correspondence for Web Committee-None

4. Committee Reports and Updates
   • Bob -None
   • Lindsey- New Sign in Place, Rt 9 and 9G New signs are coming soon.
   • Kris-WIFI complete in Community House
   • Dawn-Easter Egg Hunt at Park, Discussed Bank of Greene County Grant, will also be looking at Hudson River Bank & Trust Grant ~ $5000.00

5. Old Business
   • Park Update-Maintenance-Lehan has provided price quote same as last year but we are in need of a “Gardener”-Kathy Dunn has offered for a rate of $25.00 per hour 8-10 Hours per month. We will need an additional person to Mow, use the weed eater and water.
   • Playground Update-DEC workplan submitted and approved. Need additional volunteers for the first two weekends in May. Need ~ 40 People each day/weekend. Additional Playground boarder needs to be purchased at a cost of ~ $940.00. Motion to approve by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried.
   • Court Grant-Approved and Received Check from NYS for painting interior and replacing front door. ~ 180 days to have work completed and submit documentation to NYS. Thank you to Lee Gallant for writing the grant request and submitting for approval. Next Step will be to request bids for the projects. Dawn will check on Front doors.
   • Surplus Equipment-Will be held for at least a few months to utilize for playground build.

6. New Business
   • Local Law Zoning & Subdivision updates-On hold pending documentation from Attorney. Public Hearing will need to be held—Date TBD-Possibly prior to May Town Board Meeting if it can be scheduled quickly enough.
   • Zoning Board Vacancy- Motion to appoint Robert Barry to fulfill unexpired Term ending 12/31/26 by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried.
   • Zoning Board Alternate – Motion to appoint Greta Hempel by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried.
   • CPL Estimate-Brownfields for 2025 $22632.50 Supervisor to make additional calls regarding this. Motion to appoint payments by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor So Carried.

7. Supervisors Report
   • Solid Waste Subcommittee looking at ways to save money and cut costs. Potential for some stations to close and keep 8 operating including the main station in Greenport. Also investigating possible partnership with Casella.

8. Motion To Pay Abstracts
   • Motion to pay Trust & Agency abstract #2 Voucher #2 $36.82 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
   • Motion to pay Highway abstract #4 Voucher #34-41 $5503.04 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
   • Motion to pay General abstract #4 Vouchers #72-102 $15416.22 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.

Public Communication/Comments to Board-None.

Motion to adjourn at 8:15PM by Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals
1795 Route 9
Germantown, NY 12526

March 26, 2025

The Clermont ZBA Meeting Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 7:30pm at the Clermont Town Hall. Motion to open Meeting Lee Gallant second to accept Luke Kumburis.

The Meeting started with Salute to the Flag, Members attending were Luke Kumburis, Lee Gallant, Scott Shafranak, Ben Peacock.

Absent, Tammy Connelly

Corrections or Omissions to the last Minutes of the last meeting, March 26, 2025.

No corrections

On The Schedule we had Robert Barry. Brought back all the certified mail
receipts, was able to collect three out of five signatures.
Dennis A. Loveland
Valerie Cristina Telles
Clermont Fire Co#2

Robert, explained to the Board Members how one car garage (12×20-240 sq ft) in an area that fails to meet the requires 75/ft setback from Firehouse Rd. The home is on a 1. Acre and the residual are on a 1.30 acre. The setbacks will be 45/ft. The house was built on 1 acre close to the road making di‘icult to expand in the future with setbacks. The driveway is on the Northwest of the property, the addition would have a little impact with the neighbors. ** added a photo see below.

Motion to accept & Pass the Application. Ben Peacock, Luke Kumburis, Second Scott Shafranak, all in Lee Gallant.

Respectfully
Peggy Fieser, Secretary

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
March 12, 2025

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Ron Miller, Mary Howard, Jennifer Phillips, Jesse Cutaia, and Tom Jantzen.

After review of the February 12, 2024 minutes, motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to approve the minutes.
All in favor. So carried.

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

Mary Howard provided a video training class from Ohio APA.

With no further business, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:00pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary