Author: Kris Gildersleeve

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
September 10, 2025

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Mary Howard, Nathan Hempel, and Jennifer Phillips.

After review of the August 13, 2025 minutes, motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Mary Howard, to approve the minutes with corrections. All in favor. So carried.

There was no new business.

The Board discussed The Tin Barn, 1783 State Route 9, owned by Raymond Tousey. A letter will be sent to the Clermont ZBA, regarding The Tin Barn being out of compliance with their Special Use Permit with the presence of food trucks and the addition of selling alcoholic beverages. in addition, Eli Fieser will be asked for clarification of the complaint filed by an area resident. In addition to the ZBA, the letter will be copied to Eli Fieser, Judge Ron Banks, and owner Ray Tousey.

With no further business, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Mary Howard, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:00pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town Board Meeting
September 2nd, 2025

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 2nd at the Town Hall. Those present were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute.

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

Columbia County Public Works Engineer-Ray Jurkowski present to provide update on Turkey Hill Road Project. Design has been completed. Verta blocks available at Keeler vault and have been quoted. Warning signs of pending detour have been placed. Road will be closed with a detour set. Expected start date is Thursday, September 11th. The closure should be for about 3 weeks-dependent on weather. Notification has been sent out to Ems providers and Schools of the pending closure.

Clermont signs are being placed soon, 3 have been approved for placement and 1 is still pending.

Next visit will be in regards to bridge replacement for Buckwheat Bridge Road.

Councilwoman Lusher Shute asked if he could be of any assistance regarding pedestrian traffic on Route 9 in regards to Park. He indicated since it is a state road he would not be involved however suggested a presentation to the County Safety Board requesting a letter of support.

Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes from 8/425 Motion to accept by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor So Carried

Written communications/Mail review

• Mail Review-None
• Web Committee-None

Committee Reports and Updates

Bob –

Highway superintendent has placed new truck in budget.

Lindsey-

Pavilion discussion-Quotes provided from Parkitect
28’x44’ OR 30’x44’, Fill will be needed and a 4” concrete pad.
Raymond will check locally for quotes.
Possible site visit prior to Budget Workshop.

Kris-

File Cabinets-Cabinets ready for delivery just need locations for them to be placed.
Website update. Quote did not involve .gov website conversion-awaiting updated quote

.Dawn-

Finalizing paperwork for the Grants for Playground.
Hosting that the Village Green Committee will partner an event for 2026
Clermont will be hosing the October or November Historians

Old Business

• Painting completed inside Town Hall

New Business

• Harriet Tubman Byway presentation will be at October meeting.
• Audit Notification by the Office of the State Comptroller for Transparency and Accountability Audit for 2024
• Budget Workshop Monday, September 22^nd at 6PM with a site visit to park at 5:30PM

Supervisors Report

County Manager Elected Position will not be moving forward based on petition errors as ruled by Judge. May be filed again 2026 or 2027.

Motion To Pay Abstracts

Motion to pay General abstract #9 Voucher #203-220 $17132.44 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.

Motion to pay General-Prepaid abstract #9A Vouchers #200-202 $342.73 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

Motion to pay Highway abstract #9 Vouchers #91-100 $6024.26 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

.Public Communication/Comments to Board– None

Motion to adjourn at 8:05 PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

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

August 27, 2025

Clermont ZBA Meeting: Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 7:30pm, Town Hall. Motion to open Meeting Lee Gallant second to accept Luke Kumbris.

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

Absent, Tammy Connelly and Ben Peacock.

Corrections or Omissions to the last Minutes meeting,

No Corrections. May, June and July’s meeting have been cancelled.

New Business, new application for Solar Panels. The solar company was unable to attend the meeting. I contacted Jim Goff, the Solar Agent, at 518-719-9004 and left a voicemail message. I called Nancy Baker Cahill at 323-646-1156 and left a voicemail.

With no other business, motion to adjourn was made by Luke Kumburis, Second Lee Gallant, all in favor

All in favor

Respectfully
Peggy Fieser, Secretary

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
August 13, 2025

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Mary Howard, Jesse Cutaia, Nathan Hempel, and Jennifer Phillips. Attorney Matthew Griesemer was also in attendance.

After review of the July 9, 2025 minutes, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Jesse Cutaia, to approve the minutes with corrections. All in favor. So carried.

Raymond Tousey, The Tin Barn, 1783 State Route 9, came before the Board regarding a complaint received by Code Enforcement Officer, Eli Fieser, about activities at The Tin Barn. After appearing before Judge Banks, Ray was directed to speak with the Planning Board, which had previously approved the site plan application for The Tin Barn to be an event venue. Larry Saulpaugh asked what type of events were being held at The Tin Barn. Ray Tousey replied parties and dance parties. Jennifer Phillips pointed out the original plan stated the events were going to be weddings, reunions, and community events. A license has been applied for with New York State, allowing alcohol beverages to be sold. The Board questioned what the violation is per Eli Fieser since a specific violation was not listed in the letter Ray Tousey received regarding the complaint. The Planning Board will communicate with Eli Fieser, to question the violation of the original approval of the permitted events.

Nancy Baker Cahill, 166 Moore Road, Tax Map ID #191.1-1-28, represented by Hudson River Solar, regarding ground mount solar panels. Following review of the application, motion was made by Jesse Cutaia, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to accept the application as presented. Following additional discussion, motion was made by Jesse Cutaia, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to waive the Public Hearing and complete the SEQRA. All in favor. So carried. Mary Howard read SEQRA, with a motion made by Jesse Cutaia, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to declare a negative impact. All in favor. SO carried. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to approve the application for the