Resources & Documents

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

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 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

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