January 13th Regular Board Meeting

Town Board Minutes – January 13, 2026 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 Ryan Woolston, Councilman Charles Ricci, Councilman Brian McCue, Councilman John Olles, and Supervisor Gayle Ashbery. Also in attendance were Highway Superintendent Kurt VanWycke and Doug Heath, attorney for the Town of Carlton. Following roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, the minutes from December 9, 2026 were approved by Councilman Ricci, and seconded by Councilman McCue. Resolution presented at this meeting to accept the Nick Langworthy Energy Act, accepted by Councilman Olles, seconded by Councilman McCue and carried. Proposal for Wendell – Adam Rush Engineering Planning Grant, accepted by Councilman McCue, seconded by Councilman Woolston; 4 yay votes/1 nay from Councilman Ricci. Resident Sue Fetzner spoke to suggest putting notification for cancelled Planning Board and Zoning Board meetings on the website. Also mentioned “light pollution” on the river. Resident Donna Ciccarelli asking about short-term rentals and REDI project. Supervisor Report – Due to the bookkeeper not getting us our December totals in time for the Board Meeting, they will be presented at our February Board Meeting for approval. Town Clerk Report – Presented by Debbie Yockel; Total revenues of $1028.00, of which $32.17 was paid to NYS and total local shares remitted are $995.83 Approved by Councilman McCue; seconded by Councilman Woolston. Code/Zoning report – Yearly total of Permits granted in 2025 were 120. Approved by Councilman Olles, seconded by Councilman Ricci. Town Justice report submitted by Judge Hurley, collected was $2,660.00. Councilman Olles approved, seconded by Councilman Ricci. Highway Superintendent Kurt VanWycke reported that an OCSW Grant of $6,000.00 was received for culvert. Fire Chief Chris Standish reported 46 calls for December, resulting in 75 man hours. John Fitzak – reported that Sewer Grants are available. DMV is closing on February 15 at 2:00 p.m. to transfer to a new computer system and reopening Wednesday, February 18; there will be no online transactions throughout that weekend. Payment of January vouchers in the amount of $270,676.40 was approved by Councilman McCue and seconded by Councilman Woolston. Motion for Executive Session was made at 7:40 p.m.; Approved by Councilman McCue, seconded by Councilman Woolston. Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:51 p.m. was made by Councilman Woolston, seconded by Councilman Olles. Respectfully submitted by Debbie Yockel, Town Clerk