June 10th Regular Board Meeting

Town Board Minutes – June 10, 2025 Supervisor Gayle Ashbery called to order the regular monthly meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Carlton at 7:00 p.m. Present were: Councilman Charles Ricci, Councilman John Olles, Councilman Brian McCue, Supervisor Gayle Ashbery, Highway Superintendent Kurt VanWycke, Town Attorney Doug Heath and Legislator John Fitzak. Following roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, the Minutes from May 13, 2025 were approved by Councilman Ricci and seconded by Councilman Olles. Brian McCue was appointed as Deputy Supervisor approved by Supervisor Ashbery and seconded by Councilman Ricci. Resolution for NYS Park was approved by all Board Members with a roll call vote. SEQR Type II Resolution was approved by all Board Members with a roll call vote. Michelle from Green Acres asked if anything has been done on Short Term Rentals. Per Supervisor Ashbery the Steering Committee is working on the comprehensive plan and this is part of it. Sue Fetzner asked if there would be community input before the plan is finalized. Per Legislator Fitzak there will be plenty of opportunities for community involvement.. Supervisor Report - submitted by Gayle Ashbery; total receipts for May were $59,786.92. Expenditures through May on average should equal 33.33% of annual budget; General Fund 38.26%; Highway Fund 36.16%; Water District 54.63%. Report approved by Councilman McCue, and seconded by Councilman Olles. Town Clerk Report – Presented by Kim Niehaus, Total local shares remitted is $59,622.36. Approved by Councilman Ricci; seconded by Councilman McCue. Code/Zoning report, amount collected was as follows: Code $59,055.60. Approved by Councilman Olles and seconded by Councilman Ricci. Town Justice report submitted by Judge Hurley, collected $678.00 for the month of May. A motion by Councilman Ricci was made to approve, seconded by Councilman Olles. Highway Superintendent report by Kurt VanWycke received a check for over $38,000 for auction items, will be receiving some winter money in the amount of $18,449.74, and the guys are catching up on the mowing as they had some tractor issues. Fire Report was given by Dwayne Tinkous as the Fire Chief was at training. Total of 24 calls for the month. 1 fire, 4 good intents, 3 hazardous, 13 rescue and 3 service calls. Legislator John Fitzak said there is a Land Use Training next week at Hoag Library if the Planning or Zoning Board Members are interested. Public Health has air quality monitors at the Fairgrounds and in Holley. Looking to get a third one for the Marine Park. Office of the Aging and the Veterans Association have the farmer market coupons. Just call for an appointment. Home Town Days on June 7 had a good turnout. Already working on plans for next year’s celebration. A motion was made by Councilman McCue to approve the May vouchers to be paid in the total amount of $84,210.15; seconded by Councilman Ricci. Motion to adjourn at 7:33 p.m. was made by Councilman Olles, seconded by Councilman Ricci and carried. Respectfully submitted by Kim Niehaus for the Town Clerk