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Author: Kris Gildersleeve

Notice: Town of Clermont Assessor’s Office

Dear Residents:

As I am sure most of you are already aware, property values in Clermont and much of the Hudson Valley have increased in the recent past. Assessors are required to maintain a full valuation (100% equalization) to ensure those assessments track changes in the marketplace. With the assistance of the State and County, together we conducted an analysis of the trends in residential properties and like most communities, we experienced a double digit increase in sales prices. For the assessment year 2026, based upon data from July 2025, all residential/commercial assessments will all increase by 8%. The exceptions would be new construction, or when additional improvements were made and they would be subject to increase at a higher rate. This notice reflects that change in your property’s assessed value.

As a reminder, increasing assessments do not necessarily translate into increasing taxes. Taxes are a function of both the property value and the tax rate.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the assessor’s office at 518-929-3845 or email at tocassessor@yahoo.com.

Respectfully,

Cheryl Kaszluga
Town of Clermont

Zoning Board of Appeals – April 2026

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

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 – April 2026

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
April 8, 2026

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall.  Those in attendance were Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller, Jessie Cutaia, Tom Jantzen, Mary Howard, and Nathan Hempel.  In the absence of Larry Saulpaugh, Mary Howard served as Chair.

After review of the March 11, 2026 minutes, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to approve the minutes.
All in favor.  So carried.

Nicolas Suarez, 32 Cemetery Road, came before the Board seeking a Site Plan approval for conducting business as Alma’s Tacos.  Discussion included hours of operation, parking, lighting, and signage.  The Board referred the Applicant to the ZBA for information on zoning allowance.  The Applicant will return to the May 13, 2026 meeting.

Altos Solar (formerly ELP,  Roe Jan Solar Project Solar), came before the Board seeking approval for a modification to the previously approved site plan by moving the turn around.  The turn around would have a depth of 60’, width of 15’, a radius of 35’ and leveling the ground.  Applicant will return with a revised map showing the new dimensions.  Motion to amend the site plan approval was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel.  All in favor.  So carried.                 

Phil Gellert, County Route 8, 180.2-5.111, located on County Route 8.  Motion was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to close the regular meeting and return to the Public Hearing.  All in favor.  So carried.  The Board reviewed the new survey map.  With no further comments from the audience, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting.  Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to deem the application complete.  All in favor.  So carried.  SEQRA was read by Mary Howard.  Motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to determine a Negative Impact.  All in favor.  So carried.  Motion was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to approve the application as presented.  All in favor.  So carried.

Patricia Werner, 353 Nevis Road, 191.1-1-19.3, represented by Andrew Holock of Kaaterskill Associates, came before the Board seeking a Minor Subdivision.   The existing parcel is 78.82 acres.  The subdivision would be in the amount of 6.5 acres, with each new parcel in the amount of approximately 3.25 acres.  After review of the Site Plan Map, motion was made to accept the application, pending Board of Health approval and the addition of proposed driveway placement and driveway approval from the Town Highway Department.  All in favor.  So carried.  Motion was made to hold a Public Hearing at the next Planning Board meeting on May 13, 2026.  All in  favor.  So carried.

With no further business, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller, to adjourn.  All in favor.  So carried.  The meeting adjourned at 9:00pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

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

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