December 10th Regular Board Meeting

Town Board Minutes – December 10, 2024 Supervisor Gayle Ashbery called to order the regular monthly meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Carlton at 7:10 p.m. Present were: Councilman Charles Ricci, Councilman Brian McCue, and Supervisor Gayle Ashberry. Councilman Dana Woolston was absent. Also in attendance was Highway Superintendent Kurt VanWycke. Councilman Jeffrey Gifaldi, and Doug Heath, attorney for the Town of Carlton, excused. Following roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, the minutes from October 8, 2024 were approved by Councilman Ricci, and seconded by Councilman McCue. Appointment of Hollis Ricci Canham to the Board of Assessment Review (BAR) for a 5-year term beginning January 2025 was approved by Councilman McCue and seconded by Councilman Ricci. Resolution 1 – Supervisor Gayle Asbery to sign the 2024/2025 Municipal Snow and Ice Supplemental Agreement and Adjustments No.2, Contract# D014865, approved by Councilman McCue, and seconded by Councilman Ricci. Resolution 2 – Town of Carlton to adopt the new 5-year extension on Snow and Ice Agreement, approved by Councilman McCue, and seconded by Councilman Ricci. Fire Chief Report – Seth Dumrese reported 23 calls for month of November. Three new officers added to the 2025 roster, and official 2025 Roster has been submitted to the Town of Carlton. Fire Department requests assistance with the new 2” water line and refurbishing of the shed to be used during our annual Home Town Days. Approved by Councilman McCue and seconded by Councilman Ricci with the stipulation that cost of labor will be paid by the Town of Carlton with materials and all other additional expenses are to be paid by Carlton FD. Supervisor Report submitted by Gayle Ashbery, approved by Councilman Ricci, and seconded by Councilman McCue. Town Clerk Report – Presented by Debbie Yockel, Total revenues of $1927.00, of which $348.27 was paid out and total local shares remitted is $1578.73. Approved by Councilman McCue; seconded by Councilman Ricci. Code/Zoning report, amount collected wasas follows: Code $1325.00; Zoning $150.00. Approved by Councilman McCue and seconded by Councilman Ricci. A motion by Councilman McCue was made to approve Town Justice report, seconded by Councilman Ricci. Legislator Fitzak reported Marine Park extension from State, finishing the Orleans County Budget within the tax cap. A motion by Councilman McCue to approve the November vouchers in the total amount of $72915.88 to be paid was seconded by Councilman Ricci. Highway Superintendent report – Update on preparation for winter plowing season by Kurt VanWycke. Motion to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. was made by Councilman McCue, seconded by Councilman Woolston and carried. Respectfully submitted by Debbie Yockel, Town Clerk