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Board members said the town previously had a shorter policy but that a more comprehensive version recommended for larger communities was appropriate given recent events and discussions with the union representing highway workers. The policy requires the appointment of a hazard reduction team to conduct risk evaluations, recommend risk-reduction strategies, coordinate employee training and investigate incidents.

In appointing the team, the board named a town HR coordinator (recorded in the meeting as Kathy Gallinger) to facilitate training and administration, and designated two town board liaisons with highway responsibilities (listed in the meeting record as Marion and Charlie) along with the mayor (recorded as Mayor Nospitz). The board noted one member of the hazard reduction team must not be a town board member; the HR coordinator fulfills that requirement. The board also discussed obtaining guidance from PERMA or other outside providers to support the team’s technical tasks.

Ending: The team will begin work on a comprehensive risk evaluation and training plan; the board indicated it will rely on external guidance as needed and return progress to a future meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","9 9 2025 Public Hearing 9 Long Pond & Regular Town Board Meeting, Town of Clinton, NY","oneSentenceSummary","The Town Board adopted an expanded workplace violence prevention policy recommended by state guidance, set up a hazard reduction team, and appointed members including a non-board HR staffer to coordinate training and risk evaluation.","taxTitle","Clinton, Oneida County, New York","taxId",54267,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6473713,"Board discusses drafting new hotel/conference center rules, considers community workshop",509,929000,1438000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5743921-62571f3f26d5e294866f79762c8f70db&start=929&end=1438","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5743921-62571f3f26d5e294866f79762c8f70db/thumbnail_929000.jpg","/articles/6473713/Clinton/Oneida-County/New-York/Board-discusses-drafting-new-hotelconference-center-rules-considers-community-workshop","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473713-d903b4efc341807e37621abd1f8f1886/orig.mp4?Expires=1773742069&Signature=T53~VAbl~6RiwxVAUjhjwFKko2EsxDLzvILxLxWOQ1BCiYEU4bnej45Xz5~PlHFtq7~wgksDnMWvp~DXOIDk7K8w7S69HnV1rgOeuyoHnOzvv-eWuQLm4jXHfgvu3eJUYz5iEMSxs88BcxPvMbEvz6Lz51hiQHegm0KDVp8YxajLcmXMgSW3~wxgY1vZMb1NJLCpjwE5xKyP~Fe6Fz0IGyd45Bj9BZ7RZRQjmpfkbzrK-g8x2mSbA7gKr4G3xKEyUdS-TaIlg56-4tgEGER27xfEaOFlGLEm-1S9mgCkA0LwPJxTGcxG2kQcaGy9Dg9YsofuMfva269mapx9Xo9UUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town officials discussed a proposed rewrite of local regulations that would combine separate rules for hotels and conference centers into a single law and considered alternative approaches, including focusing only on conference centers and holding a planning workshop to inform broader zoning revisions.

A board member described a draft law that would eliminate a separate conference center classification and instead regulate hotels with size and location limits (for example, a 5-acre minimum in certain zones and restrictions in hamlet and 3-acre zones). The speaker said the draft had been circulated to various boards and the town planner and that comments indicated opposition to large hotels and conference centers; some residents prefer no such venues while others support smaller, lower-impact operations, described in discussion as “country inns.”

Board members noted limiting factors already in the zoning code—acreage, building size limits in hamlets, road frontage and county road location requirements—and proposed a focused next step: convene a workshop with Adrianna (planner from NPV) to examine where such venues would be appropriate, whether the planning board or a joint board workshop should be involved, and how changes would align with the town’s comprehensive plan.

Ending: The board did not vote on a law; members agreed to consider a workshop with the town planner and circulate a revised draft for public and board comment before placement on a future agenda.","Town board members reviewed a draft law that would treat hotels and conference centers under a single code definition, discussed limiting venues to lower-impact 'country inns,' and considered a public workshop with planner Adrianna from NPV to shape a comprehensive approach to lodging rules.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6473717,"Volunteers seek reorganization of historic Friends Cemetery; town could take over care",211,354000,565000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5743921-62571f3f26d5e294866f79762c8f70db&start=354&end=565","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5743921-62571f3f26d5e294866f79762c8f70db/thumbnail_354000.jpg","/articles/6473717/Clinton/Oneida-County/New-York/Volunteers-seek-reorganization-of-historic-Friends-Cemetery-town-could-take-over-care","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473717-55a9c6ca58fd2f7b464547e0ef4be262/orig.mp4?Expires=1773742069&Signature=mRZUExdR5pnIZ0ExfcfHRgLoxVufB53xsNqi7KZbTZm2vcigdtzV7pKACxlejxs4F1FcE~OnywKqN5ciJ1Mb36~aQk1Bpdfs3Lbf6n6xMl-y7gp34yMcBFah4v1OhhvIrysJdbiDxfP3gH7DeeUucs~bSy92FOUGqv~FJmkDqg1rrqx5KxeANylQN3rR~xbMKlb~LxwKxZbxijY3qNh0Bg-hHtGqH-i8IunkvYO0Ox6q5M09lzVO00m8C~DT5nwjHwQW8qZbISUbFjqwW~e8VQJ6BADErOYsgY37k0vKi0t0Q-QaBA3kKoqKAwYfKYJQaVUYqJqkIo0g3U6qGTC8bA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A member of the public told the Town Board that the Friends Cemetery beside the Creek Meeting House in Clinton Corners is no longer functionally organized and that a meeting is set for Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Creek Meeting House to attempt reorganization.

The commenter said the cemetery has been managed informally by volunteers for decades though it was incorporated in 1912; records prior to the 20th century are meager. The speaker said New York State’s Division of Cemeteries provides inspections and guidance, that the corporation’s bylaws date to 1912 with amendments in 1986, and that the cemetery was intended to be run by plot owners (the corporation’s directors). The commenter said the body historically had nine trustees but currently had only two active trustees and that oversight has drifted in recent decades. If the community is unable to reorganize the cemetery, the speaker said the town would inherit responsibility for management, maintenance and upgrades.

Ending: The public commenter provided a contact number for questions and urged interested community members to attend the Oct. 4 meeting to discuss reorganization or otherwise prepare for town responsibility.","A public commenter warned that the Friends Cemetery at Clinton Corners lacks sufficient trustees and may be abandoned to the town if the community does not reorganize; a reorganization meeting is set for Oct. 4.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6473723,"Town introduces local law changing senior exemption calculation, schedules Oct. 14 hearing",222,2188000,2410000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5743921-62571f3f26d5e294866f79762c8f70db&start=2188&end=2410","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5743921-62571f3f26d5e294866f79762c8f70db/thumbnail_2188000.jpg","/articles/6473723/Clinton/Oneida-County/New-York/Town-introduces-local-law-changing-senior-exemption-calculation-schedules-Oct-14-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473723-c641827d50ba6eff688bbfd45e57510a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773742069&Signature=SakWlSCc7YKid3O-nKL9nbBpixGWo-ZROXvWioo9I8e3GRwV5qxECQG0EgBZ6-gb5BBPnsUS-heWRgitNzGojyk9ma6uQM0qIuRVDQsdRilkmQU6G2Cv2Uyu8M0Mg1y9TGBx~KkAJgpqw9zT~0wxJLd93YXSEmBtyG-JujZcqMg-6UsGaD6vvzbjEeJ0fFTIUlM0X834TmKphMOJv6tFuqAUYx9brCZwWN-zSDO3PieH7f-D32ln-nSXuqGZW~TFm2bREtRePgAYsSaOHYGcdrv3ptBkEz7FzCOyVfy69hAqn6RPOuOrBCc1RVEDjbWcJcMHtBELjFw3vZ-vyAJ5jA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Clinton Town Board introduced a proposed local law to amend Town Code Chapter 210 (taxation) to change how the senior citizen exemption counts nontaxable Social Security income and scheduled a public hearing for Oct. 14, 2025, at 6:25 p.m.

Theresa (the town assessor, who announced she is retiring) explained that unlike the state STAR program, the senior exemption is a local option. If the town adopts a change that removes nontaxable Social Security from the income calculation, the assessor said more seniors may qualify and the town’s share of the exemption cost would rise. The assessor reported that 77 people currently receive the senior exemption and estimated the town’s current cost at about $28,642; she said adopting the change could increase the exempted taxable value from about 1.2% to an estimated 1.8% of total taxable value, and likely raise the town’s dollar cost proportionally.

During public comment a resident urged the board not to include nontaxable Social Security in the calculation, noted neighboring towns’ counts for similar exemptions and asked the board to consider the local fiscal impact and fairness. The board voted to introduce the local law for public review and set the Oct. 14 hearing.

Ending: The board will receive public comment at the Oct. 14 hearing before deciding whether to adopt the proposed amendment to the senior exemption.","The Town Board introduced a proposed change to the local senior citizen tax exemption to alter whether nontaxable Social Security is counted in income tests and scheduled a public hearing for Oct. 14; the assessor explained fiscal impact and residents spoke during public comment.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6473727,"Town board approves several routine resolutions, schedules hearings and appointments",576,2140000,2716000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5743921-62571f3f26d5e294866f79762c8f70db&start=2140&end=2716","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5743921-62571f3f26d5e294866f79762c8f70db/thumbnail_2140000.jpg","/articles/6473727/Clinton/Oneida-County/New-York/Town-board-approves-several-routine-resolutions-schedules-hearings-and-appointments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473727-1b158d3ccb29620703074deb607f7627/orig.mp4?Expires=1773742069&Signature=T6mgS463iX0I6IEkixhxkLm4O20sFxWuuQALjmVSh6eEVVcifD8WC54qtnk-sJcmlCExqv1SkXbsgzk2xkuOf1BkBSTwbfVG9t0sT2zO1laqzq4RzJ-bkOTdvPOqyZzV1R2wdFSUxovhiTJ6kEAXoIHHeXP1xwpzgJEvD0Q~SYISOJwwuhmr5Ee6Y0kRwcKFtz0VuOo5~OShszLNajggn0RhclInwKqIhdiD-KYhzKA6dNk7GmksCV9sVA4S99-jlhMDUF308Oh9XBaBinLfR~Z-6fOBo7Yz6dXQdctlENryOcA5g1sj3AQxXRJpZegI~he6HLWzvZSlSyadFOy0xw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Clinton Town Board approved multiple routine resolutions and appointments at its Sept. 9 meeting and scheduled public hearings for several items.

The board voted by voice to adopt a 2026 budget meeting schedule, to release the Duchess Reserve subdivision restoration bond, to introduce a local law to override the tax levy limit (a routine procedural step) and to proclaim October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The board also approved warrants and moved funds as presented by the supervisor.

The board introduced a proposed local law amending town code chapter 210 (taxation) related to the senior citizen exemption and the treatment of nontaxable Social Security income, and scheduled a public hearing on that proposed local law for Oct. 14, 2025, at 6:25 p.m. The board also set a public hearing for the local law to override the tax levy limit (the board noted it does not anticipate exceeding the cap).

Personnel actions approved included the appointment of a temporary court clerk, a student worker, and the appointment of a new sole assessor effective Oct. 1, 2025, replacing the retiring assessor; all appointments were approved by voice vote. The board also authorized the town attorney to settle two tax certiorari cases identified by index numbers in the attorney’s memo.

Financial approvals included the September general fund warrant (vouchers 400–440) totaling $36,948.69; the September highway fund warrant (vouchers 257–284) totaling $63,871.68; and a capital fund warrant for $1,305.00. The board approved the August 2025 supervisor’s report.

Several items were described as procedural: the release of the $25,000 restoration bond for the Duchess Reserve subdivision followed an engineer and fire chief inspection report; the override local law was introduced as an annual precaution; and the tax certiorari settlement was presented as resolved after obtaining an appraisal.

Ending: The board scheduled multiple follow-up items (public hearings, naming of a recently completed private road in the Duchess Reserve subdivision) for future meetings and closed routine business to move on to policies and committee reports.","At its Sept. 9 meeting the Town of Clinton Town Board approved a slate of administrative resolutions including budget schedule, bond release, a local law introduction on tax levy limits, proclamations and multiple personnel appointments; it also set public hearings on a tax-exemption change and the 2026 budget cap override.","actionData","errors"]

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