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Town Board – April 2023

Town of Clermont
Monthly Meeting
April 3, 2023

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 3rd, 2023 at the Town Hall. All Town Board members present.

  1. Call Meeting to Order @7PM by Supervisor Staats with the Pledge of Allegiance.
  2. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes- Motion Made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Supervisor Staats. All in Favor. So carried.
  3. Written Communications
    • Town Clerk Report
      • Total for General Fund $3283.62
      • Total report for March 2023 $3363.12
    • Mail Review Hazardous Waste Day with County, 4/29/23 8AM-Noon-Copy to be posted on website
    • Web Committee – None
  1. Some New business (out of order)
    • 2024 Re-Assessment
      • Suzette Booy-Director Columbia County Real Property presented information regarding a town wide assessment. Last town wide assessment completed in 2019. State recommendations are every 4-5 Years. She provided quote for the assessment hiring an outside agency. County assistance keeps costs down for Town of Clermont. Postcards will be sent to all residents advising of the door-to-door assessments.
      • Resolution 41 of 2023 presented for “Supporting the Clermont Assessor in updating the 2024 assessment roll”. Motion made by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So Carried.
  1. Committee Reports and Updates
    • Councilman Desmond-None
    • Councilwoman Lusher Shute-
      • Would like to purchase projector -Discussed. Motion made to purchase projector valued up to $1000. 00 by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So Carried.
      • Playground update-2nd meeting held. Red Hook Plays did a presentation. Parkitect would complete an assessment for free based on budget/size. There are additional companies that could be utilized. Next meeting on 4/22 at 4PM at the town hall, had approximately 15-20 volunteers at last meeting.
    • Councilman Gildersleeve-None
    • Councilwoman Brownson-
      • Easter Egg hunt held at Park, no electricity but went well for the 1st year return after Covid. Fire Department assisted with Traffic. Thank you to Volunteers. Future events will need better advertising
      • Mini Grant submitted in February up to $500. Columbia Land Conservancy-Did not get the Grant
      • Iroquois Grant will be submitted next-Will repurpose a previous grant-Max Award $10,000.
  1. Old Business
    • Park Update presented by Ellen. Stone has been placed where enclosure will be put up, additional updates completed.
    • Wedding in Park 9/16. Motion made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson “Pending insurance”. All in Favor. So Carried.
  1. New Business
    • GTel-Supervisor Staats will talk to Jim at Gtel again about possible upgrade.
    • Lasting Joy Brewery-Request consideration to disregard Noise ordinance for 1 Day concert Music 1-9 PM ~ 2000 People-Expected attendance from Lasting Joy to present information. This subject would need to go before the Planning board for Planning and Public input regardless.
    • Solar Permit Fee schedule-Supervisor Staats inquired with neighboring towns regarding their rates. After in depth discussion the Town Board has decided to stick with the current fee schedule.
    • Highway Personnel Policy-No changes
    • Court Grant will require TB to modify budget- Supervisor Staats will get additional quotes to meet the bid process. Motion made to accept court grant by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So Carried.
  1. Supervisors Report-
    • Thank you to Lee for working on the Court Grant.
  2. Motion To Pay Abstracts
    • Motion to pay Trust and Agency abstract #2 Voucher #2 $131.00 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay General Prepaid abstract #4a Voucher #73-79 $687.07 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay General abstract #4 Vouchers #80-110 $8074.07 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay Highway abstract #4 Vouchers #40-52 $11299.72 By Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.

Public Communication/Comments to Board-

Motion to adjourn at ~ 8:50 PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk