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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING: BUCKWHEAT ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING
COLUMBIA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

BUCKWHEAT ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
OVER ROELIFF JANSEN KILL

TOWNS OF CLERMONT AND LIVINGSTON, NY
PROJECT IDENTIFICATION NO. (PIN) 8763.53

The Columbia County Department of Public Works has announced a public informational meeting will be held to discuss the proposed Bridge Replacement of Buckwheat Road over Roeliff Jansen Kill in the Towns of Clermont and Livingston. The meeting will be held at the Clermont Town Hall located at 1795 US-9, Germantown, NY, on May 4, 2026, at 5:30 P.M.

The County, in cooperation with the County’s consulting engineer, Greenman-Pedersen Inc., the New York State Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and the United States Army Corps of Engineers, is developing design alternatives for the replacement of the Buckwheat Road Bridge. The project proposes replacing the structurally deficient bridge with steel girders and a concrete bridge deck.

The purpose of the meeting is to obtain comments on the proposed project from individuals, groups, officials, and local agencies. The County is specifically soliciting comments on the development of alternatives for the project and comments on the project’s social, economic, and environmental effects. This public informational meeting is part of the continuing efforts by Columbia County, the New York State Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and the United States Army Corps of Engineers to encourage public input into the development of transportation projects.

Please advise Ms. Caroline Tarini, Project Manager for Greenman Pedersen, Inc., if any additional accommodation will be required to facilitate your participation in this public meeting. Ms. Tarini can be reached at Greenman-Pedersen, Inc; 80 Wolf Road, Suite 600, Wolf Road, Albany NY 12205, by telephone at (518) 898-9529 or via email at ctarini@gpinet.com.

Further information on the project may be obtained from Ms. Tarini at the above address or Mr. Raymond Jurkowski, Commissioner of Public Works, Columbia County Department of Public Works, PO Box 324, 178 Route 23B, Hudson, New York 12534, by telephone at (518) 828-7011 or by email at raymond.jurkowski@columbiacountyny.com.

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL for 2026

 

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL

Pursuant to §506 & §526 of the Real Property Tax Law:

NOTICE is hereby given that the Assessor of the City/Town of Clermont,

County of Columbia has completed the 2026 tentative assessment roll for the current year, a copy of which is filed with the Town Clerk.

The Assessor will be in attendance with such tentative roll at:

1795 Route 9, Clermont NY 12526 ___________________________________________________________________________

She will be available on the following days:

DATE _6/2/26 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 3PM-5PM

DATE _6/2/26 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6PM-8PM

Written complaints with respect to the assessments may be filed with the Assessor any time prior to or on Grievance Day June 2, 2026, and shall be transmitted by the Assessor to the Board of Assessment Review on or before Grievance Day.

A publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at the Assessor’s office or online at:

https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/contest/contestasmt.htm

_________________________________________

Planning Board Agenda for April 8, 2026

TOWN OF CLERMONT
PLANNING BOARD
1795 Route 9
Clermont, NY 12526

MEETING AGENDA
April 8, 2026 7:30 PM

  1. MEETING STARTS – ROLL CALL

  2. REVIEW & APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  3. PUBLIC HEARING
    1. Phil Gellert, property located on County Route 8, Tax ID #180.2-5.111, seeking to subdivide 4 acres from the existing 35 acre parcel. (Continuation of Public Hearing from March 11, 2026 meeting)

  4. OLD BUSINESS
    1. None
  5. NEW BUSINESS
    1. None
  6. ADJOURNMENT

    Planning Board Agenda for February 11, 2026

  1. PUBLIC HEARING
    • Phil Gellert, property located on County Route 8, Tax ID #180.2-5.111, seeking to subdivide 4 acres from the existing 35 acre parcel. (Continuation of Public Hearing from January 14, 2026 meeting).
  2. OLD BUSINESS
    • None.
  3. NEW BUSINESS
    • None.
    1. ADJOURNMENT
    1. MEETING STARTS – ROLL CALL
    2. REVIEW & APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    3. PUBLIC HEARING
      • Phil Gellert, property located on County Route 8, Tax ID #180.2-5.111, seeking to subdivide 4 acres from the existing 35 acre parcel. (Continuation of Public Hearing from January 14, 2026 meeting).
    4. OLD BUSINESS
      • None.
    5. NEW BUSINESS
      • None.
    1. ADJOURNMENT

    TOWN OF CLERMONT
    PLANNING BOARD
    1795 Route 9
    Clermont, NY 12526

    February 11, 2026
    7:30 PM

    MEETING AGENDA

    1. MEETING STARTS – ROLL CALL
    2. REVIEW & APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    3. PUBLIC HEARING
      • Phil Gellert, property located on County Route 8, Tax ID #180.2-5.111, seeking to subdivide 4 acres from the existing 35 acre parcel. (Continuation of Public Hearing from January 14, 2026 meeting).
    4. OLD BUSINESS
      • None.
    5. NEW BUSINESS
      • None.
    1. ADJOURNMENT

    Town Board – February 2026

    Town Board Meeting
    February 2, 2026

    The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, January 2nd at the Town Hall.  Those present were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson, Councilwoman Lusher Shute and Councilman Anthony Finta.

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

    Presentation by Traffic Safety Committee- Survey responses are in.  47 responses to date

    Largest concern is speeding.   Committee had some recommended actions.

    Actions discussed in open session.  Striping, Signage. County Traffic Safety Board.   Request to post the survey results on the website.   Committee chair will send the presentation electronically to the Town Clerk.

    Presentation by the Climate Smart Committee-Committee provided measures for improved building performance and efficiency.     Suggestions/Feedback was provided.

    Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes   

    Motion to accept the 2026 Organizational meeting minutes by Councilman Finta, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute.   All in Favor.  So Carried

    Motion to accept January 2026 General Town Board Meeting Minutes by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried

    Town Clerks Report

    TOTAL FOR GENERAL FUND    $ 13537.03
    NYS Ag & Mkts                          $   11.00
    NYS DOH                                  $22.50
    COLUMBIA COUNTY SOLID WASTE     $354.00
    TOTAL FOR JANUARY 2026                       $13924.53

    Mail Review- None

    Web Committee-None

    Committee Reports and Updates       

    Lindsey-

    Park Pavilion – to speak to Parkitect for options

    Kris-

    Website Redirected, Bill Received and will be paid this month.  Updates and transition completed

    Tax Collector needs a new laptop

    Anthony- Nothing to report

    Dawn-

    Both Grants have passed through the Dormitory review process and could be paid out in the next few months

    Deadline for Bank of Green County grant was 1/15/26, Grant for additional trees and landscaping.   Results should be revealed in April.

    Fencing-Need additional quotes.

    Old Business

          Quote for insulation in attic – Wood Faber $3000.00. Motion to approve by Councilman Gildersleeve. Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried

    Door Replacement -Delayed

    Roof Leaking due to large snow load and ice jam.  Eli shoveled the roof to help the situation.

    Audit Update-Nothing to report yet

    Bus Cameras-County Workshop February 25th 12:30-1:30PM, 401 State Street

    New Business

    Board of Assessment Review-2 Candidates interviewed, Appointments will be made in March

    Resolution 45 of 2026-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Motion to approve by Councilwoman Brownson. Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried

    Resolution 46 of 2026-Audit and Review of the Books. Motion to approve by Councilman Finta. Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor So Carried

    Resolution 47 of 2026-Road Names. Motion to approve by Councilman Gildersleeve. Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried

    Resolution 48 of 2026-Highway Personnel Policy update- Councilman Gildersleeve. Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor So Carried

    Supervisors Report 

    Sales Tax receipt projected to be higher than last years

    Solid Waste committee will meet on the 25th at 401 State Street to discuss cost saving measures.

    Former Town Council member Robert Desmond’s wife passed away.

    Phyllis Heiko passed away, Village Green committee member and Park committee member and contributor.

    Motion To Pay Abstracts

    Motion to pay Prepaid abstract #2A Vouchers #12-20   $27430.34 By Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.

    Motion to pay Trust and Agency abstract #1 Vouchers #1   $33.52 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried

    Motion to pay Highway abstract #2 Voucher #8-23 $26337.95 By Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

    Motion to pay General abstract #2 Vouchers #21-42   $10436.34 By Councilman Finta, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried

    Tyler did pull the backhoe from the Auction as the offers were much less than expected, it will be sent back to auction at a later time.

    Expected to be over budget on Sand/Salt this year due to the number of weather days.

    Public Communication/Comments to Board– None     

    Motion to adjourn at 8:25PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute.  All in Favor. So carried.       

    Respectfully submitted.
    Tracey J Gallant
    Town Clerk

    Zoning Board of Appeals – January 2026

    Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals
    1795 Route 9
    Germantown, NY 12526

    January 28, 2026

     

    The Clermont ZBA Meeting Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 7:30 pm at the Clermont Town Hall. Motion to open meeting Luke Kumbris , second Ben Peacock, all in favor Lee Gallant , Scott Shrfranek, Robert Berry.

    The Meeting started with Salute to the Flag, Members attending were Luke Kumnris, lee Gallant, Scott Shafranek, Ben Peacock, Robert Barry.

    Corrections or Omissions to the last Minutes meeting, January 28, 2026
    No Corrections.

    No new Business

     

    Luke Kumbris moves to close meeting, second Lee Gallant, all In Favor Ben Peacock, Robert Berry, Scott Shrafranek

    The Next Meeting will take Place on February 25, 2026

     

    Respectfully
    Peggy Fieser, Secretary