ASSESSMENT BOARD OF REVIEW
Meets once a year on Grievance Day to hear complaints on tentative assessments. The board is comprised of the Assessor, Deputy Assessor, Clerk, and 3 resident Board Members:
Members
Ryan J. Van Kleeck, 5 year term expires 9/30/2026
John Crispell, 5 year term expires 9/30/2027
Margie A. Stickles, 5 year term expires 9/30/2028
Visit the Assessor's page for more details and contact information.
BOARD OF ETHICS
Ensure all Town Departments, Boards, and Committees comply with the Town's Code of Ethics.
Chairman
Laura Hartmann
917-301-1747
Members
Linda Fallon
John Iannotti
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
Chairman
Michael Schatzel
Member
Vacant
EMS COMMITTEE
Coordinates relationship with contract ambulance provider.
Chairman
Maryann DeGroodt
Members
Laura Hartmann
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Reviews Monthly Abstracts prior to Town Board meetings to review every voucher and expense for approval and/or rework.
Chairwoman
Maryann DeGroodt
Members
Vacant
HISTORIAN
Robert Sweeney
845-750-3074
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Responsible for the oversight, staffing, and management of all Town departments and employees.
Chairman
Maryann DeGroodt
Members
Laura Hartmann
PLANNER & COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONSULTANT
Research and interview professional consultants for town planner and recreating the town's comprehensive plan.
Chairman
Laura Hartmann
Members
Michael Schatzel
PLANNING BOARD
Reviews site plans for building construction, additions, rehabilitations, and sub-divisions to ensure they comply with the Town of Ulster Site Plan Review Law and the Subdivision of Land codes. Visit the Planning Board page for more details and contact information.
POLICE MATTERS COMMITTEE
Responsible for the governance and oversight of the Town of Ulster Police Department.
Members
James E. Quigley, 3rd
Laura Hartmann
Michael Schatzel
Maryann DeGroodt
RECREATION COMMITTEE
The Recreation Committee is responsible for the management and regulation of all town parks, planning and overseeing community activities, and making recommendations to the Town Board regarding special events. Visit the Recreation Committee page for more details and contact information.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The primary function of the zoning board of appeals is to interpret the zoning ordinance and grant variances when and where appropriate. Visit the the Zoning Board of Appeals page for more details and contact information.
DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
ASSESSOR: Michael Schatzel
BUILDING, PLANNING, ZONING: Laura Hartmann (C), Michael Schatzel (M)
HIGHWAY: Michael Schatzel
JUSTICE COURT: Maryann DeGroodt
TOWN CLERK: Laura Hartmann
WATER & SEWER: Michael Schatzel


