Votes at a glance: Clinton board approves minutes, two stipulations, speed‑limit request, leases, appointments

At its March meeting the Town of Clinton Town Board handled a series of routine and administrative matters, approving minutes, two litigation-related resolutions, a request for a county speed-limit review, equipment lease renewal, temporary transfer of surplus property for a community event, personnel appointments, and warrants.

Key votes and outcomes

• Approve minutes (multiple): The board approved minutes for meetings on 02/11/2025 (regular), 02/20/2025 (special), and 03/06/2025 (bid openings) by voice vote. Outcome: carried.

• Resolution approving stipulation of discontinuance (Article 78: Maxi Nova et al. v. Cornerstone, Town of Clinton): The board approved a resolution authorizing Town Attorney Shane J. Egan to execute a stipulation of discontinuance in the Article 78 matter. Outcome: approved.

• Resolution approving stipulation of settlement (CECNY Holding LLC a.k.a. 6 Senses v. Town of Hyde Park et al., Index No. 2024-53500): The board approved Resolution No. 14 of 2025 authorizing the town attorney to execute the stipulation of settlement. Outcome: approved; see separate coverage for public comment and discussion.

• Speed-limit referral (Salt Point Turnpike): The board authorized sending form TE‑9 to Dutchess County Department of Public Works to request a speed reduction from the Taconic Parkway overpass north to the Clinton town line (about one mile), from the posted 40 mph to 30 mph, at the request of the East Clinton Fire Department. Outcome: approved (forwarded to county/state process).

• Copier lease/maintenance: The board approved a lease maintenance agreement with Toshiba Business Solutions for town copiers and authorized the supervisor to sign the agreement. Outcome: approved.

• Temporary transfer of surplus property: The board approved a temporary transfer of obsolete and unusable surplus property to Friends of Clinton for Clinton Community Day. Outcome: approved.

• Personnel actions: The board approved (a) appointment of Felicity Schaeffer as deputy town clerk (10 hours/week at $22.06/hr) effective 02/12/2025; (b) appointment of David Claytor as constable effective 03/11/2025 at $25.45/hr; and (c) appointment of Jim Metcalfe to the planning board to fill an unexpired term through 12/31/2025. Outcome: approved.

• Highway school attendance: Approved Highway Superintendent Martin’s attendance at Cornell University Highway School June 1–4 (cost not to exceed $600). Outcome: approved.

• Warrants: The board approved March general-fund, highway-fund, and capital-fund warrant vouchers as presented. Outcome: approved.

Procedural note: Several items were discussed briefly or noted for additional information (e.g., composting items deferred to gather more information). The board also scheduled a public hearing on proposed zoning-code articles 1–3 for April 8 at 6 p.m. in Town Hall and noted a future wetlands-law workshop on March 20 at 6:30 p.m.

The above motions were recorded in the official meeting minutes and carried by roll-call or voice votes as indicated in the record.