Author: Kris Gildersleeve

Town Board Meeting
June 1, 2026

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 1st at the Town Hall. Those present were Supervisor Staats, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson, Councilwoman Lusher Shute Councilman Kris Gildersleeve and Councilman Anthony Finta.

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

Presentation by Ray Tousey-Pictures of Local Buildings presented to Town Board. 8 Pictures can be framed and mounted withing Town Hall.

Question regarding Display-Possible location at future pavilion

Presentation by Climate Smart Committee David Szalas-

Recommendation to replace Thermostats within buildings

Requesting approval to obtain quotes for windows upstairs at Community House

Garage-Recommendation for injection spray foam insulation, Mini split for Garage office

And to replace furnace with a propane furnace.

Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes

Motion to accept the May, 2026 meeting minutes by Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. Motion Carried

Written Communications

Town Clerks Report-May 2026

TOTAL FOR GENERAL FUND $ 2752.55

TOTAL FOR TRUST & AGENCY $350.00

TOTAL FOR NYS AG & MKTS $1.00

TOTAL FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY SOLID WASTE $20.00

Letter of clarification read from resident Diane O’neal-There is no petition for closure of Buckwheat Bridge.

Clermont Fire Department supports maintaining bridge

Committee Reports and Updates

Web Committee

No Fire Commissioner minutes have been received-Kris has reached out with no response.

Suggestion to complete a redirect to their website

Anthony- Needs access to DNS for .Gov email address set up. Motion to add Anthony to Web Committee by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. Motion Carried

Lindsey- Design of Park Pavillion distributed to the Board, May need to add an access path from North Road to Pavillion. Cost of $7800.00 for clear coat/staining was not included in the original estimate. Question arose regarding payment of Pavillion. Pay for Pavillion now and Installation later. State budget just passed, unclear for future funding to support the pavilion. Proceed with ordering structure? Currently filing for reimbursement for one grant, other grant is at the division of budget.

Kris- Reviewed the list of specific email addresses and agrees there are not many.

Dawn- June 11th will accept grant that was awarded for $1000.00 from Bank of Greene County. Clermont Ladies Auxiliary is disbanding and donating $3000 to the Clermont Park.  Presented Credit Card Policy-Resolution #49 of 2026 Motion made by Councilman Finta, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. Resolution passed.  Expected to be a 250th Commemorative Coin 

Shout out to Clermont Park Committee and helpers.

Old Business

Mortgage Tax $38156.70 Total in budget for 2026 &50000.00

Backhoe Bid for $15,200-Rejected Counteroffered $20,000.

Highway department would like to replace dump truck-Funds are available.

New Business

Thank you to the Clermont Ladies Auxiliary.

Painter for the front door $950.00 Motion to approve by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve.

Auction for Tractor/Mower-Currently ongoing

Portable speed radar signs-Attempting to get quote ~$13,500 each

Supervisors Report

Solid Waste-Bag prices have officially increased, still working on other possibilities to increase revenue for Solid Waste.

Motion To Pay Abstracts

Motion to pay Highway abstract #6 $66025.34 Motion by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. Motion Carried

Motion to pay Prepaid abstract #6A $710.98 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor

Motion to pay Trust & Agency abstract #2 $70.07 Motion by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Finta. Motion Carried

Motion to pay General abstract #6 $6631.63. Motion by Councilman Finta Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. Motion Carried

Public Communication/Comments to Board– Additional discussion regarding Buckwheat Bridge.

Steve-Resident of Buckwheat Road read a letter to the Board

Josh/Dirty Dog Farm-Read a letter to the Board

Resolution requested for Supervisor Staats to discuss additional options with Commissioner Jurkowski: One lane bridge consideration/narrower 2 lane bridge or narrower sidewalk. Resolution #50 of 2026 Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Fina. All in Favor. Resolution passed.

Resident expressed concern regarding assessor letter dated 5/4/26 and received later.

Motion to adjourn at 9:30PM Motion by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. Motion Carried

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD

May 13, 2026

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh. Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller, Jessie Cutaia, Tom Jantzen, and Nathan Hempel. After review of the April 8, 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, At the request of the Applicant, the Public Hearing for this Minor Subdivision was postponed to the meeting scheduled for June 10, 2026

Nicolas and Alma Suarez, “Alma’s Tacos”, 32 Cemetery Road, Tax ID #179-1-18, represented by Patricia Hinkein, came before the Board regarding information on their application seeking to establish business with their food truck for Alma’s Tacos. The Columbia County Board of Health has approved their food truck for conducting business. They have appeared before the Clermont ZBA and will have a Public Hearing with them at their May 2026 meeting. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to accept the application and schedule a Public Hearing for the June 10, 2026 Planing Board meeting. All in favor. So carried.

With no further business, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:30pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town Board Meeting
May 4, 2026

Monday, May 4th at 5:30 pm a Public Information meeting was held by Columbia County Department of Public Works commissioner Raymond Jurkowski regarding the Buckwheat Road Bridge replacement affecting the Town of Clermont and the Town of Clermont. In attendance was Ms. Caroline Tarini, Project Manager for Greenman Pedersen, Inc, Joseph Adamczak, P.E. and several Town residents. After the presentation the two workstations were set up for questions and answer sessions. Residents were requested to sign in for attendance purpose. A second session will be held in the Town of Livingston. Public comment period is open until May 29th. Written comments shall be transmitted to: Mr. Raymond Jurkowski, P.E.

Columbia County D.P.W.
P.O. BOX 324
178 Route 23B
Hudson, NY 12534

raymond.jurkowski@columbiacountyny.gov

Comments due:
May 29, 2026

Presentation completed at 6:11PM

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 4th at the Town Hall. Those present were Supervisor Staats, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson, Councilwoman Lusher Shute and Councilman Anthony Finta. Absent was Councilman Kris Gildersleeve.

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

Thank you to Ray, Caroline and Joe for the presentation.

Germantown Central School budget presentation by Ryan and Beverly.

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 APRIL GENERAL FUND $ 4231.02

Committee Reports and Updates

Anthony- Will work proposal and costs for email addresses, budgeted up to $1000.00 Motion by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. Would like to help on Web committee-Please add to the June agenda

Lindsey- Bus Cameras are shut off at County Line, will bring more information to June meeting. Climate Smart Committee would like to present at June meeting. Park -Lots of trees were planted for Arbor Day celebration. Thank you to Jennifer Phillips to taking this on. Claire is now working in the park with Kathy Dunn 

Estimate for pavilion via state bid/Parkitect-$171093.00 If the Highway Department can provide labor for prep work we can reduce that by ~$18,000. Motion made to move forward with Pavillion by Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Seconded by Councilman Finta. All in Favor.

Dawn- Awarded $1000.00 from Bank of Green County.  Wednesday to meet with Senator Hinchey’s office regarding Grant.  Will follow up with Didi Barretts office.  Fencing in park installed, Invoice received.  Float needed for Hudson Flag Day parade/Clermont participation requested

Old Business

Sales Tax Higher than last year. $151148.17

Germantown Solid Waste Station will remain open as it is the 3rd most used in the county. No additional closings at this time. Ongoing discussion on cost cutting measures. All bags will be increased by $1.00 effective passing of the county resolution within the next week or so. No changes in the scale pricing.

New Business

Stipulation Settlement-Reduction Midwood Village. Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor.

Budget Amendment #2 of 2026

Decrease A8794.4 $5000.00 Increase A03910.1 $5000.00 Climate Smart Grant

Motion made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor.

Supervisors Report

Tracey Gallant-Town Clerk has been awarded her Registered Municipal Clerk (RMC) designation by the New York State Town Clerk’s Association.

Softball field specs to be forwarded to the Park committee.

Tousey Tin Barn- Motion made regarding opposition to application for Liquor License. Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. For clarification purposes the venue does not follow the restrictions placed by the Planning/Zoning Boards placed at time of application approval.

Motion To Pay Abstracts

Motion to pay Prepaid abstract #5A $548.22 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor

Motion to pay General abstract #5 $22945.93. Motion by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Finta. Motion Carried

Motion to pay Highway abstract #5 $18702.80 Motion by Councilman Finta Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. Motion Carried

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Public Communication/Comments to Board– Additional discussion regarding Buckwheat Bridge.

Motion to adjourn at 8:33PM Motion by Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. Motion Carried

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

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

April 22, 2026

The Clermont ZBA Meeting Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 7:30 pm at the Clermont Town Hall. Motion to open meeting Lee Gallant second Luke Kumbris.

Absent Ben Peacok, Tammy Connelly

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

Corrections or Omissions to the last Minutes meeting, January 28, 2026
Corrections to Scott last name from shrfanek to Shafranek

New Business:

Almas Tacos
Nicolas Suarez
32 Cemetery Rd, Germantown, NY 12526
Tax ID 179.-2-18

Nicolas submitted the application residential zoning area.
Want to use the front property for a food truck.

Presented Permit from the Columbia County Department of Health & site plan, Food truck location parking area and seating area.

Motion to accept the application, Lee Gallant, Second motion Scott Shafranek all in favor Robert Berry Luke Kumbris.

The add will run two weeks before the meeting May 12, 2026.

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

The Next Meeting will take Place on May 27, 2026

Respectfully
Peggy Fieser, Secretary