Town Board – February 2026

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