Author: Kris Gildersleeve

Town Board Meeting

July 6, 2026

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 6th at the Town Hall. Those present were Supervisor Staats, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson, Councilwoman Lusher Shute Councilman Kris Gildersleeve. Absent Councilman Anthony Finta

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

Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes

Motion to accept the June, 2026 meeting minutes by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. Motion Carried

Written Communications

Town Clerks Report-June 2026

TOTAL FOR GENERAL FUND $ 3786.51

TOTAL FOR TRUST & AGENCY $1000.00

TOTAL FOR NYS AG & MKTS $8.00

Committee Reports and Updates

Web Committee

No report

Anthony-Absent

Lindsey-

Contract to be signed for Landscape Structures for the Pavilion-Downward adjustment with trucking of Materials by Highway department ~$7000.00. Stain is included in pricing.

Certified payroll will be needed-Tyler to assist

Bus Patrol-Local Law required in order to enforce cameras for Red Hook School buses.

#1 Local Law

#2 Contract with Bus Patrol-No cost to Town

#3 Civilian review of footage required-Eli Fieser

Local Law #1 of 2026 will be presented at public hearing on Monday August 3rd, 6:50PM at Town immediately prior to Regular Town Board Meeting.

Kris-

.gov Email -Anthony now has access to word press, Kris is working on C-Panel access

More information at August Town Board meeting

Dawn-

Should have first grant money $75,000 within 4 weeks

2nd Grant for $125,000 pending final approval

Spoke to Rep Hinchey’s office regarding additional grant for Pavillion, more information after their pending meeting in July regarding funding.

Dawn will also approach Didi Barrett and Hudson River Bank and Trust for additional grant availability.

250th commemorative coins $10.00 each use QR code to pay and order or use email. Expected cost increase later in July for shipping charges $3.00.

Town Clerk provided a book received from the Association of Towns for the anniversary.

Possible church on 9G as a display hall, currently owned by the County but needs further review.

Old Business

Front Door-adjusted and painted-Seems to be working better

Buckwheat Bridge-Response received from Count/GPI

Town Board asked if Ray Jurkowski will attend future meeting with an update on progress/changes?

No quotes received for speed signs.

New Business

Highway-Adom Lawyer resigned

New Hire expected to be Christopher Ferrer-Has a CDL and is familiar with the job.

Custodian Vacancy-Thank you to Barb for the years of service cleaning.

Highway Sander purchase– Motion to approve. Motion to approve by Councilman Gildersleeve. Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. Motion Carried

Truck purchase-Money available-Will be put in for next year.

Generator-Still in progress/Awaiting quote from Natl Grid and trying to reduce price

Building Inspector would like to initiate Fines ranging from $500-$1000.

Supervisors Report

Thank you to Bank of Greene County for the latest grant received.

Thermostats-Approval to purchase Motion to approve. Motion by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. Motion Carried

Climate smart to meet with Town Board at 5:30PM on August 3rd at Community House.

Motion To Pay Abstracts

Motion to pay Highway abstract #7 $13720.77 Motion by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. Motion Carried

Motion to pay General abstract #7 $5623.49. Motion by Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. Motion Carried

Motion to pay Trust & Agency abstract #3 $1556.13 Motion by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. Motion Carried

Motion to pay Prepaid abstract #7A $666.15 By Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor.

Motion to adjourn at 8:15PM Motion by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. Motion Carried

Respectfully submitted.

Tracey J Gallant

Town Clerk

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
June 10, 2026

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Jennifer Phillips, Jessie Cutaia, Tom Jantzen, Mary Howard, and Nathan Hempel.
Planning Board Attorney Matthew Griesemer was also in attendance. In the absence of Larry Saulpaugh, Mary Howard conducted the meeting. After review of the May 13, 2026 minutes, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried.

Patricia Werner, 353 Nevis Road, 191.1-1-19.3, represented by Katterskill Associates, is seeking a Minor Subdivision. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing. All in favor. So carried. The Board reviewed the revised maps. Motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. Mary Howard read SEQRA with the Board agreeing to a negative declaration. Motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to accept as revised and Approve the Application. All in favor. So carried.

Nicolas and Alma Suarez, “Alma’s Tacos”, 32 Cemetery Road, Tax ID #179-1-18, represented by Patricia Hinkein, is seeking to establish their food truck at the their residence. Motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Jesse Cutaia, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing. Revisions were made to the Site Plan map as requested at the May 2026 meeting. The additions included designated parking, handicap parking, and additional lighting. A letter from the Clermont Fire Department stated a turn around was not needed since the house and proposed food truck are close the road. Per the Columbia County Board of Health requires food preparation to be conducted at a commercial kitchen which is located in Philmont. Lauren Williams spoke on behalf to the Applicants, supporting their business. Tim Knoonz, a neighbor, spoke to the Board with concerns of how his property would be affected by the addition of a business. The Board requested the addition of the hours be added to the map as follows: 10am-6pm during Winter Months
10am-8pm during Summer months

Also to be added is the placement and size of a sign, foot print of lighting,
and clearer location of the parking areas. Motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to continue the Public Hearing at the July 8, 2026 meeting. All in favor. So carried.

Richard Popp, (doing business as Sprout Works) 54 Cemetery Road, Tax ID #179-1-16.111, represented by Jordan Valdina of Synergy Design from Rhinebeck, NY is seeking Site Plan approval for a contractor yard consisting 1,344 square feet garage, 1,176 square feet covered area, six 100 square foot (each) storage bins, curb cut, and six parking spaces. The Applicant presented a Site Plan map showing the placement of the proposed buildings as well as the parking area. Following discussion by the Board, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to accept application as presented and schedule a Public Hearing for the July 8, 2026 meeting. All in favor. So carried.

With no further business, a motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:50pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary