Author: Kris Gildersleeve

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
March 11, 2026

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall.  Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller, and Nathan Hempel. 

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

Phil Gellert, County Route 8, 180.2-5.111, located on County Route 8,
was unable to attend due to the needed revised maps not being ready.   The Public Hearing will continue at the April 8, 2026 meeting.

Jutta Middel, 218 Pleasantvale Road, Tax ID #210.-1-17,  came before the Board seeking information regarding a Major Subdivision of 27+/- acres, for as many as ten, 2 acre lots.  Discussion was held regarding needed set backs, well and septic placement, driveways, as well as a private road vs Town road.  The Applicant will return after more research.

With no further business, a motion was made byJennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller, to adjourn.  All in favor.  So carried.  The meeting adjourned at 7:40pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town Board Meeting
March 2, 2026

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 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 Columbia County Engineering Commissioner Raymond Jurkowski regarding Buckwheat Bridge Project-     The county applied for funding for the bridge replacement project in 2024.  Site Survey has been completed; Environmental review has been completed.   There is significant erosion noted in the abutments.   The current span is 70 Feet and will be increased to ~ 100ft per the State highway specs.    The structure will be similar to the Pleasantvale bridge structure.   Buckwheat bridge is currently 2 lanes and will remain a two-lane bridge and is currently listed as a narrow bridge.  Traffic study completed in August of 2025 over the course of 300 days there were approximately 600 cars average per day.   County would like to reduce the turn on the bridge to increase site distance for Pedestrians and other vehicles.     There were concerns raised during this presentation by residents and the Town Board regarding straightening of the bridge and increased speeds and safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and livestock.     Commissioner Jurkowski suggested additional signage and speed limit signs (solar).

The bridge is expected to take 12-18 months for completion with possible start in Spring of 2027.       A public meeting will be held on Monday May4th at 5:30PM at the Town Hall.    Notices will be posted on the website, sign board at Town Hall and in the Newsletter.  The county will post in the newspaper.   This meeting will be open to the public.

Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes   

Motion to accept the February 2nd, 2026 meeting minutes by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilman Finta.   All in Favor.  So Carried

Town Clerks Report

TOTAL FOR GENERAL FUND    $ 2621.38

NYS Ag & Mkts                          $   5.00

COLUMBIA COUNTY SOLID WASTE     $276.00

TOTAL FOR FEBRUARY 2026                     $2902.38

Mail Review- NYS AG&MARKETS-Inspection letter regarding DCO.   DCO services were rated as Satisfactory.  No deficiencies reported.

Web Committee-Councilman Finta would like Real property Grievance links and Docs added to the website.

Committee Reports and Updates       

Lindsey-

Park Pavillion-no estimate yet from Parkitect

Streetlights-Maybe in March

Park Committee-Earth day project 4/26/26-Planting a tree

Climate Smart Committee-Jennifer Philips needs office appointment by Town Board in order to try for the current available grant.    Motion by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute.   All in Favor.  So Carried

Town Clerk will draft a letter.

            Possible Climate smart Grant for $5000.

Kris- Tax Collector lap top on order and should arrive later this week.

Dawn-

            Need Float Ideas and help for Hudson Flag Day parade.

            Grant- Anthony to assist

Old Business

School bus cameras—Lindsey to reach out to Red Hook Bus Company for wording needed for requested use in Columbia county

Door Replacement -Soon with better weather approaching.

Audit-8 Minor findings-missing 3 years of AFR’s to state.

Road Safety Discussion- Other towns paying for extra patrols, Striping road is $1578 per mile.  Other options to explore are enforcement, speed cameras and rumble strips.

Buckwheat Bridge discussion: Walkway, speeding concerns regarding straightening bridge etc.

New Business

Board of Assessment Review-2 Candidates interviewed, Appointments as follows:

Motion to appoint Jack Lester Jr.  to the Term ending 9/30/2026, Motion by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor.  So Carried

Motion to appoint Michale Serrapica. to the Term ending 9/30/2029, Motion by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor.  So Carried

Highway Surplus- Motion to Surplus the 2018 Pickup and Snowplow/Sander Motion by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve.   All in Favor.  So Carried

Salt budget-Expected to be overspent.  Current Salt shortage

Supervisors Report 

Sales Tax last quarter 2025 is ~ 8% over last year

Solid Waste committee still meeting, Gallatin and New Lebanon expected to be closed at least through June.   Committee is still investigating additional cost saving measures.

Motion To Pay Abstracts

Motion to pay Prepaid abstract #3A Vouchers #43-49   $1151.08 By Councilman Finta, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.

Motion to pay Highway abstract #3 Voucher #24-45 $101954.27 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

Motion to pay General abstract #3 Vouchers #50-70   $10331.93 By Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried

Received check from Auction International for Tires #330.00

Check from Visage Construction for $702.80 replacing one of the Town Truck mirrors due to a minor mishap.

Public Communication/Comments to Board–            

Motion to adjourn at 9:24PM by Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve.  All in Favor. So carried.       

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
February 11, 2026

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall.  Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Mary Howard, Tom Jantzen, Jennifer Phillips, Jesse Cutaia, and Nathan Hempel. 

After review of the January 14, 2026 minutes, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to approve the minutes with corrections.  All in favor.  So carried.

Phil Gellert, County Route 8, 180.2-5.111, located on County Route 8,
was unable to attend due to the needed revised maps not being ready.  A motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Jesse Cutaia, to continue the Public Hearing at the March 11. 2026 meeting.  All in favor.  So carried.

With no further business, a motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to adjourn.  All in favor.  So carried.  The meeting adjourned at 7:40pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

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

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