Board Meeting Video March 2025
March 2025 Town Board Meeting link to TownHallStreams.com
March 2025 Town Board Meeting link to TownHallStreams.com
February 2025 Town Board Meeting link to TownHallStreams.com
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
Town Board Meeting
March 3rd, 2025
The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 3rd 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
Open Public Comments regarding Comprehensive Plan-
Comments received by Michael Allen
Public Hearing closed 7:31PM
Seqra read and completed by Mary Howard
Public Thank you to Mary Howard and the volunteers and committee members that worked on this plan.
Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes-
Approval of Prior meeting minutes, Motion to accept by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried
Written communications/Mail review
Clerk Report
Correspondence for Web Committee-Look at ways to have “company” email addresses instead of multiple private emails
Website-Assessor Information
Committee Reports and Updates
Old Business
New Business
Supervisors Report-Solid waste update-Committee discussing options to consolidate or possibly sell.
Motion To Pay Abstracts
Motion to pay Trust & Agency Voucher #1 $1000.00 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to pay Highway abstract #3 Voucher #17-33 $164213.33 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to pay General abstract #3 Vouchers #46-68 $7210.50 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to pay Prepaid General abstract #3A Vouchers #43-45 $661.65 By Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
Public Communication/Comments to Board-None
Motion to enter executive session at 9:04 PM by Councilman Desmond 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 9:15PM by Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
Motion to adjourn at 9:15PM by Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Desmond All in Favor. So carried.
Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk
Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals
1795 Route 9
Germantown, NY 12526
February 26, 2025
The Clermont ZBA Meeting Wednesday, February 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.
Absent Tammy Connelly, Ben Peacock
Corrections or Omissions to the last Minutes of the last meeting, January 22, 2025.
No corrections
Robert Barry came in with a new application for ZBA & was not on the schedule for the meeting.
Resides at 81 Firehouse Rd Clermont NY Tax ID 179.-1-56, Zone District (RLB/3).
Mr. Barry wants to build a one car garage (12×20-240 sq a) in an area that fails to meet the requires 75/a setback from Firehouse Rd. The setbacks would be 50 to 55 feet versus the require 75/a. Luke Kumburis asked Robert Barry if he check with the Building Inspector & yes, he has.
Lee Gallant suggested to Robert Barry to notified & send certified mail to the neighbors about his next public hearing & include the Fire company too.
Add For Hudson Register Star, was schedule for March 15, 2025, Columbia County Public Hearing.
List of Contiguous Owners
Thomas F. Cunningham
Micah Geraghty
Dennis A. Loveland
Morgan Murray-Miller
Valerie CrisHna Telles
Motion to accept application Lee Gallant Second Luke Kumburis all in favor Scott Shafranak.
New Business
1: Welcome our new Board Member Scott Shafranak
2: Town of Clermont Zoning Law Event Venue new policy, Motion to accept Lee Gallant send Luke Kumburis.
3: With no Other Business, motion to Adjourn was made by Luke Kumburis Second Lee Gallant all in favor Scott Shafranak
Respectfully
Peggy Fieser, Secretary
CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
February 12, 2025
The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Ron Miller, Nathan Hempel, Mary Howard, Jennifer Phillips, Jesse Cutaia, and Tom Jantzen.
After review of the January 8, 2024 minutes, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried.
Ray Tousey, 1783 Route 9 – Tax Map ID#181.3-1-6.110, came before the Board regarding activities at the building known as the Tin Barn. A notice was received by the Planning Board from NY State informing the Board of a permit application being submitted for the sale of alcoholic beverages during events at the Tin Barn. The Tin Barn, which has been rented to a secondary party for regularly scheduled events which includes the sale of beer, wine, and hard cider. The Board requested a copy of an approved NY State permit allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages during the events.
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 8:25pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary
Town Board Meeting
February 3rd, 2025
The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 3rd at the Town Hall immediately following the public hearing for the proposed Town of Clermont Comprehensive Plan. Those presents were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute
Total for General Fund $3874.01
NYS Ag&Mkts $4.00
Columbia County Solid Waste $ 360.00
Total report for January 2025 $4238.01
Motion to enter executive session at 7:42 PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
There will be no additional business for the Town Board after executive session.
Motion to exit executive session at 8:26PM by Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
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Motion to adjourn at 8:26PM by Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve All in Favor. So carried.
Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk
Town of Clermont
Public Hearing Proposed Comprehensive Plan
February 3rd 2025 6PM
Public Hearing called to Order @6:00 by Supervisor Staats
Questions regarding Hamlet Density and multiple dwellings within lots. Additional questions/comments and answers can be heard on the Town Hall Streams website recording of the public hearing.
Draft documents regarding the Proposed Town of Clermont Comprehensive Plan can be downloaded from the Town Website, Town monthly newsletter or a copy is available for review at the Town Hall during business hours.
Public Comments open until March 3rd, 2025 Town Board Meeting
Public Hearing closed at 7:06PM
Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk
Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals
1795 Route 9
Germantown, NY 12526
January 22, 2025
The Clermont ZBA Held its meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall.
Motion to open the meeting Lee Gallant, Second to motion Ben Peacock.
The started with Salute to the Flag. Members attending were Luke Kumbris, Lee Gallant, Ben Peacock.
Luke Kumbris asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or Omissions to the last Minutes of the last meeting, December 18, 2024. A correction was made by Lee Gallant Don Van Wagner was not present. All in Favor.
The Chairperson Luke Kumburis open the meeting to Jonathan Schroeder & Katrin Hecker, at 167 Cementery Rd, Tax #179.-193. Came before the Board with architect Design plans for the Solae panels & trees. He explained that the trees will obstruct the view of the solar panels, addressing the neighbors’ concerns. Due to the Weather trees will be planted in the spring and will applied for the permit at a later time.
Motion to pass Lee Gallant, second Ben Peacock, All in favor.
New Business
The New Secretary introduced, Ben Peacock & New ChairPerson Luke Kumburis, second Chairperson Lee Gallant.
Lee Gallant will request a new email address for the ZBA Board members to check new applications 20 days before the meeting.
With no other business, motion to adjourn was made by Lee Gallant, Second Ben Peacock
All in favor
Respectfully
Peggy Fieser, Secretary.
CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
January 8, 2025
The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Ron Miller, Nathan Hempel, Mary Howard, Jennifer Phillips, Jesse Cutaia, and Tom Jantzen.
After review of the December 11, 2024 minutes, motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to approve the minutes as corrected. 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 Katrin Hecker. All in favor. So carried.
Katrin Hecker, 167 Cemetery Road, Tax ID #179.-1.93, represented by Jonathan Schroeder of Sun of NY Solar LLC, is seeking a site plan approval for a ground mount solar array. Brendon Minkler-Chorney, owner of adjoining property at the Southeast corner of the Hecker property, voiced concern about screening so the array is not visible. Following discussion regarding screening, it was agreed upon by all parties additional evergreen trees will be added by the Applicant to fill in the gaps of the existing evergreen trees. With no further public comments, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried. SEQRA was read by Mary Howard. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller, for a negative declaration. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to approve the application with the mitigating factor of the addition of evergreen trees. All in favor. So carried.
With no further business, a motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:35pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary