Town Board – April 2026
Town Board Meeting
April 6, 2026
The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 6th at the Town Hall. Those present were Supervisor Staats, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson, and Councilman Anthony Finta. Absent were Councilman Kris Gildersleeve and Councilwoman Lusher Shute.
Meeting called to Order @7:00PM with the Pledge of Allegiance Led by Supervisor Staats
Presentation by Jennifer Phillips to discuss a $5,000 grant received from an anonymous donor through Partners for Climate Action. The intention of this Grant is to use for Administrative Services for the Climate Smart Committee. 50% to be paid upfront $2500.00 and additional 50% upon completion of services. There is no $ commitment required from the Town. Motion to move forward with Services. Motion by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Finta. Motion Carried
Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes
Motion to accept the March, 2026 meeting minutes by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Finta. Motion Carried
Town Clerks Report
TOTAL FOR GENERAL FUND $ 2450.02
NYS Ag & Mkts $ 4.00
COLUMBIA COUNTY SOLID WASTE $135.00
TOTAL FOR March 2026 $2611.52
Web Committee-Request from Mary Howard to update the Planning and Zoning documents, requirements and timelines to the website.
Committee Reports and Updates
Anthony-
Request by the Supervisor to postpone initiation/discussion regarding .gov email addresses etc until a full board is available.
Dawn-
Restrictions on Community House-Dawn awaiting response from Shipbo.
Grant is expected to be distributed soon for playground.
Float needed for Hudson Flag Day parade/Clermont participation requested
Chris Nolan spoke of the local artifact collections
Playground parking lot Fencing. Quotes received. Will Use Oakwood Fencing $3500.00 once the length has been confirmed since it is not included in the quote documents
Old Business
Doors done-Touchup painting to be done soon
Road Safety-Public Meeting with the county next month
Park update-Arbor day celebration in the Park
Attic Insulation-Completed
Streelights replaced-Very bright
New Business
Karli Chiavelli-Presentation on behalf of the local Girls Softball teams requesting a softball field at Hettling Park. Need the footprint size/dimension for the field to look at it further.
Board of Assessment Review-Sarolta Takacs appointed Chair of the Board of Assessment review. Motion by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Finta. Motion Carried
New Laptop purchased for Tyler-Highway Superintendent
Highway Funds-Move $30,000 to cover excess winter cleanup/snow removal. Motion by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Finta. Motion Carried
Supervisors Report
Solid Waste committee still meeting, Gallatin and New Lebanon expected to be closed Permanently, Potential of closing one more facility locally as both Germantown and Livingston are very close in proximity. Committee is still investigating additional cost saving measures.
Motion To Pay Abstracts
Motion to pay General abstract #4 Vouchers #78-89 $32390.19. Motion by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Finta. Motion Carried
Motion to pay Highway abstract #4 Voucher #47-59 $14739.44 Motion by Councilman Finta Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. Motion Carried
Motion to pay Prepaid abstract #4A Vouchers #71-77 $1106.58 By Councilman Finta, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. Motion Carried
Public Communication/Comments to Board–
Comments in support of a Softball field, Suggestions on Trash bags prices
Note: Locks have been added to Town Dumpster
Motion to enter executive session @7:59PM in regards to potential legal matters. Motion by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Finta. Motion Carried
Motion to exit executive session @8:18PM Motion by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Finta. Motion Carried
Motion to adjourn at 8:19PM Motion by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Finta. Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk