Author: Kris Gildersleeve

Meeting cancelled, no minutes.

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
July 9, 2025

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Ron Miller, Mary Howard, Jesse Cutaia, and Tom Jantzen.

After review of the June 11, 2025 minutes, motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to approve the minutes. 
All in favor. So carried.

Motion was made by Jesse Cutaia, seconded by Mary Howard, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for Josephine Barraco, in continuation from the June 11, 2025 meeting. All in favor. So carried. Josephine Barraco, 1429 State Route 9, Tax ID #191.4-2-28.4 & 191.4-2-27, represented by Attorney Amanda Miller, came before the Board seeking a Minor Subdivision, located at the corner of State Route 9 and Quail Lane. The existing lot is 7.5535 acres. The Minor Subdivision would create two lots which would be 1 acres each. Neighbor Rick Martin had previously presented Deed Restrictions from the original subdivision by BB & J Corporation. Attorney Amanda Miller clarified how some of the subdivided lots had covenants and restrictions, however the Barraco parcel does not have restrictions. Amanda Miller also presented Title Report showing there are no restrictions to the subject property. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jesse Cutaia, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried. Larry Saulpaugh requested the letter of approval from the Columbia County Department of Health. Driveway permits from the Clermont Highway Department are also needed. SEQRA was read by Mary Howard. Motion for a Negative Declaration was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Jennifer Phillips. All in favor. So carried. Motion to approve a 2 lot subdivision was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, contingent on the following mitigating factors:

1) Letter of Approval from the Columbia County Health Department

2) Driveway Permits from the Clermont Highway Department

3) Descriptions for the new Deeds

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 8:30pm.

Respectfully submitted, 
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town Board Meeting
July 7th, 2025

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 7th 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

Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes from 6/2/25 Motion to accept by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor So Carried

Written communications/Mail review

Mail Review-None

Web Committee-None

Committee Reports and Updates

• Bob -Received Public comments while visiting the playground/Park

• Lindsey- Future Traffic safety issue regarding Playground/Park-Would like to establish small committee for workshops to investigate any opportunities for increased awareness. Volunteers. Sidewalks on the state road/Large project and costly

• Kris-Website update. ClermontNY.gov domain approved for use. Reported on Vendors for the website. File Cabinets-HV office equipment has used 4-6 currently available $900-1000 with $200 delivery fee. Kris to obtain pictures and make sure they have locks/keys. Motion to approve purchase up to $2700.00 by Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So Carried.

• Dawn-Grants Iroquois Grant received $2565.00 for 6 new trees Red Maple or Oak. Motion to approve ordering by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried

Guard Rails for Playground parking lot-Safety- ~ 75 Ft of Pressure treated lumber with Posts for installation by Roma Fence cost ~ $2800.00. Motion to approve by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried

There were some added expenses for the Park Build—Including Cement and a telehandler.

250th anniversary will be celebrated in 2026 in conjunction with Flag Day in Hudson. More discussion and details will be provided at a later date

Thank you letter read from Ripley Hathaway for use of the Church and Community House for the celebration of Life/Memorial for Aileen “squeeky” Hatch.

Old Business

Park/Playground- Park/Playground is being enjoyed by many people, always seems to be someone there. Video has been posted of the opening with photos of the build in progress.

Picnic Shelter/Pavilion-Leaving the backside of the playground undeveloped for future building. List of sponsors read. Park committee working on a permanent design for a sign.

Road Signs-Permit has been ok’d by the state. Thank you to Ray Jurkowski for the work on getting these approved. Highway department is working on scheduling set up of signs.

Turkey Hill Road Repair is currently scheduled for August barring any large amounts of Rain.

New Business

Resolution-42 of 2025 Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic By way- This resolution has been tabled until further investigation and information is provided and will be discussed again at the August Meeting.

*Questionable wording, does it apply to Clermont- Route 9 or Route 9G. Does our zoning even permit these signs?

Resolution-43 of 2025 Re Appointment of Sole Assessor. Motion to appoint Cheryl Kaszluga for the Term ending 9/30/2031 by Councilman Desmond Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried

Supervisors Report

No update yet regarding County Solid Waste Department cost savings ideas.

Motion To Pay Abstracts

Motion to pay Genera-Prepaid abstract #7A Vouchers #141-147 $631.27 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.

Motion to pay Highway abstract #7 Vouchers #65-81 $142714.07 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in Favor. So carried.

Motion to pay General abstract #7 Voucher #148-174 $309768.47 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.

Additional note received a check for State aid regarding the reassessment done in the amount of ~ $2205.49.

Town Hall Main room has been completed. Thank you to Dianne Oneill for the color coordination assistance.

Public Communication/Comments to Board-None.

Motion to adjourn at 7:51PMby Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk

Meeting cancelled, no minutes.

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
June 11, 2025

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Ron Miller, Mary Howard, Jesse Cutaia, and Tom Jantzen, and Nathan Hempel.

After review of the May 14, 2025 minutes, motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to approve the minutes. 
All in favor. So carried.

Motion was made by Jesse Cutaia, seconded by Mary Howard, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for Josephine Barraco.

All in favor. So carried. Josephine Barraco, 1429 State Route 9, Tax ID #191.4-2-28.4 & 191.4-2-27, represented by Martin Willms, came before the Board seeking a Minor Subdivision, located at the corner of State Route 9 and Quail Lane. The existing lot is 7.5535 acres. The Minor Subdivision would create two lots which would be 1 acres each. Due to a discrepancy, the maps have been revised from 5.7 acres to 5.8 acres for the remainder of the original parcel. The 1 acre lots will be used for the construction of a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home on each lot. Neighbor Rick Martin presented Deed Restrictions from the original subdivision by BB & J Corporation. Marty Willms read the restrictions. Attorney for the Planning Board will be asked for an interpretation of the restrictions. Motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Mary Howard, to continue the Public Hearing at the July 9, 2025 meeting and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried.

Marc Lebowitz, 103 Banks Lane, came before the Planning Board for information regarding a planned project on his property.

With no further business, a motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:45pm.

Respectfully submitted, 
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary