February 10th Regular Board Meeting

Town Board Minutes – February 10, 2026 Deputy Supervisor Brian McCue called to order the regular monthly meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Carlton at 7:02 p.m. Present were: Councilman Ryan Woolston, Councilman Charles Ricci, Councilman Brian McCue, and Councilman John Olles. Supervisor Gayle Ashbery was excused. 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 January 13, 2026 were approved by Councilman Woolston, and seconded by Councilman Olles. Resolution 2026-3 was presented at this meeting to amend the budget, accepted by Councilman Woolston, seconded by Councilman Olles and carried. Resident Donna Ciccarelli asking about REDI project. Five (5) bids have been received and are being unsealed March 4, 2026. Board hoping to have a decision by the March 10th meeting. December Reports Executive Summary S/B 100% General 73.62% Highway 99.27% Water 101.97% Approved by Councilman Olles, seconded by Councilman Ricci. January Reports Executive Summary S/B 8.33% General 9.68% Highway 7.17% Water 25.47% Approved by Councilman Olles, seconded by Councilman Woolston. Town Clerk Report – Presented by Debbie Yockel; Total revenues of $976.00, of which $26.00 was paid to NYS Ag & Markets and total local shares remitted are $950.00 Approved by Councilman Woolston; seconded by Councilman Ricci. Code/Zoning report – 3 permits issued, $550.00 collected, 8 inspections and 2 violations. Approved by Councilman Olles, seconded by Councilman Ricci. Town Justice report submitted by Judge Hurley, collected $1,265.00. Councilman Olles approved, seconded by Councilman Woolston. Highway Superintendent Kurt VanWycke reported that a water leak on Route 98 has been fixed. They have been busy plowing. The last two guys are getting their water license. Mr. Heath on Lakeshore Road complimented the highway crew especially for plowing and pushing snow back. Fire Company Director Dwayne Tinkous reported 30 calls for January, resulting in 51.37 man hours. Tickets are available for yearly gun raffle. Approved by Councilman Olles, seconded by Councilman Woolston. Payment of February vouchers in the amount of $223,153.15 was approved by Councilman Ricci and seconded by Councilman Olles. Mr. Heath presented: Local Law 2026-1 Wind Energy 1 year Moratorium Public Hearing March 10th at 7:15. Approved by Councilman Olles, seconded by Councilman Ricci. 4 yay votes. Local Law 2026-2 Solar Energy 1 year Moratorium Public Hearing 7:20 pm. Approved by Councilman Woolston, seconded by Councilman Olles. 4 yay votes. Local Law 2026-3 Battery Storage 1 year Moratorium Public Hearing 7:25 pm. Approved by Councilman Olles, seconded by Councilman Ricci. 4 yay votes. Local Law 2026-4 Short-term Rental Regulations Public Hearing 7:30 pm. Approved by Councilman Olles, seconded by Councilman Ricci. 4 yay votes. Resolution presented to reduce our town justices from two to one. Approved by Councilman Olles, seconded by Councilman Ricci. 4 yay votes. Motion made by Councilman Olles to put the cemetery mowing out to bid, seconded by Councilman Ricci. Motion to adjourn at 7:40 pm by Councilman Olles, seconded by Brian McCue. Respectfully submitted by Debbie Yockel, Town Clerk