February 11th Regular Board Meeting

Town Board Minutes – February 11, 2025 Supervisor Gayle Ashbery called to order the regular monthly meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Carlton at 7:02 p.m. Present were: Councilman Charles Ricci, Councilman Brian McCue, Councilman John Olles, and Supervisor Gayle Ashberry. Councilman Dana Woolston was excused. Also in attendance was Highway Superintendent Kurt VanWycke and Doug Heath, attorney for the Town of Carlton. Following roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, the minutes from January 14, 2025 were approved by Councilman McCue, and seconded by Councilman Ricci. Resident Crystal Campbell came before the Board to discuss her large water bill due to her water leak in the fall. The Board agree to review payment options for Ms. Campbell. Re-appointment of Lisa Hewitt as Town of Carlton Assessor for six more years was approved by Councilman Olles and seconded by Councilman McCue. Supervisor Report submitted by Gayle Ashbery; total receipts for January were $71,416.60. Expenditures through January on average should equal 8.33% of annual budget; General Fund were 8.81%, Highway Fund 12.43%, Water District 12.09%. Report approved by Councilman McCue, and seconded by Councilman Olles. Fire Chief Report – Seth Dumrese reported 33 calls for month of January, resulting in 38 man hours. Town Clerk Report – Presented by Debbie Yockel, Total revenues of $780.00, of which $17.00 was paid out and total local shares remitted is $763.00. Approved by Councilman Ricci; seconded by Councilman McCue. Code/Zoning report, amount collected was as follows: Code $625.00. Approved by Councilman Olles and seconded by Councilman Ricci. Town Justice report submitted by Judge Hurley, collected $1165.00. A motion by Councilman McCue was made to approve, seconded by Councilman Ricci. Legislator John Fitzak reported on a mega-co-op to buy power through NIMO. For more information call Jack Welch. The Sheriff announced a new App for residents, which will be put on our website. Vets agency, Nick Merose peer-to- peer program. There is no news on the pond. Dredging June 25 on Oak Orchard River and possible vegetation removal. We are the only harbor being dredged. Signed a 1-yr. extension on the Marine Park. Town Attorney Doug Heath has easements for REDI. Spoke to MRB about working on Master Plan with us. LaBella has in-house grant program. A motion by Councilman McCue to approve the January vouchers in the total amount of $243,925.63 to be paid was seconded by Councilman Ricci. Highway Superintendent report – winter plowing season is in full swing; Kurt VanWycke. Motion to adjourn at 7:27 p.m. was made by Councilman McCue, seconded by Councilman Olles and carried. Respectfully submitted by Debbie Yockel, Town Clerk