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CLERMONT TOWN BOARD MEETING

November 7, 2005

The Clermont Town Board held its regular Town Board meeting on Monday, November 7, 2005.  Those present were Supervisor William E. Banks, Councilwoman Lent, Councilman Harned and Councilman Tousey. Councilman Staats was absent.  Others present were Albert Trezza, Town Attorney, Judith Neary, Elizabeth Mahar, William Cole, Ann Leonard, Dagmar Payne, Ronald Banks, Dennis Palazzo, Amandus Fuchs, Jr., Amandus Fuchs, Robert Desmond, Diane O’Neal, Laurence Saulpaugh, Walter Brembs, Charles Lent, Charles Larsen, Pat Meehan, Paul Doherty, Bruce Unson, Louis Ackerman, Chris Nolan, Bram Moreinis, Charles Steeneck, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elliott, Gregory Fingar, Margaret Innerhoffer, Paul Cha, Phyllis and Mel Heiko, George Davis, et al. 

Supervisor Banks opened the public hearing on the 2006 Budget.  The Clerk read the public notice of the budget hearing.  The Supervisor itemized the increases and decreases of every line item in the budget, explaining the reasons for increases or decreases.  The tax rate decreased from $.59 to $.3912 per $1000 of assessed valuation from 2005.  The assessed valuation increased from  $118,259,000 to $160,000,000; an increase of $42 million.  Comments were made regarding those in the Red Hook school funding both the Germantown and Red Hook libraries with tax dollars, developing a park for Clermont rather than sending the money to Germantown, and the definition of CHIPS, Consolidated Highway Improvement Programs.  The Fire District budget increased from $120,000 to $130,000.  The tax rate decreased from $1.08 to $.88 per $1000 of assessed valuation.  A question was asked on the definition of LOSAP, Length of Service Awards Program, given to those firefighters, which qualify with points earned from attending meetings, calls and drills, etc.
A motion was made by Councilman Harned, seconded by Councilwoman Lent to close the public hearing.   All in favor.  So carried.

The regular meeting of the Town Board was opened at 7:35 P.M.  A motion was made to accept the minutes as presented, by Councilwoman Lent, seconded by Councilman Tousey.  All in favor.  So carried.

The public notice was read by the Clerk, advertising the sale of the Highway Departments 1998 Chevrolet 3500 dump truck.   Bids were opened and were as follows:

 

 

 

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PUBLIC COMMENTS:

 

COMMUNICATIONS:

 

 

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them for participating and Charles Larsen thanked the Board for giving them the opportunity to attend by funding in the budget.

OLD BUSINESS:

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deadline is July 2006.  A motion was made by Councilwoman Lent, seconded by Councilman Tousey for the Clermont Steering Committee to proceed with Beehan Planning Associates.  All in favor.  So carried.

A motion was made by Councilman Harned, seconded by Councilwoman Lent to approve Trust & Agency abstract #11, page 1, vouchers 9 – 11 in the amount of $l, 516.84.  All in favor.  So carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Harned, seconded by Councilwoman Lent to approve General abstract #11, pages 1 & 2, vouchers 276-298 in the amount of $17,099.41.  All in favor.  So carried.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Lent, seconded by Councilman Tousey to approve Highway abstract #11, page 1, vouchers #108-117 in the amount of $50,641.03.  All in favor.  So carried.

A motion was made to adjourn by Councilman Tousey, seconded by Councilwoman Lent at 9:15 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Helen Shannon
Town Clerk