July 8th Regular Board Meeting

Town Board Minutes – July 8, 2025 Supervisor Gayle Ashbery called to order the regular monthly meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Carlton at 7:05 p.m. Present were: Councilman Charles Ricci, Councilman Brian McCue, Supervisor Gayle Ashbery, Highway Superintendent Kurt VanWycke, Town Attorney Doug Heath and Legislator John Fitzak. Councilman John Olles, excused. Following roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, the Minutes from May 13, 2025 were approved by Councilman Ricci and seconded by Councilman McCue. Ryan Woolston unanimously approved by all present to fill vacancy on the Town Board. Resolution for 2025 application to NYS Office of Parks was approved by Councilman Ricci and seconded by Councilman McCue, approved by Roll Call vote. Resolution for Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to contract No. D014865 Adjustment was approved by Supervisor Ashbery and seconded by Councilman McCue, approved by Roll Call vote. Supervisor Report - submitted by Gayle Ashbery; total receipts for June were $125,621.54. Expenditures through June on average should equal 50% of annual budget; General Fund 44.47%; Highway Fund 39.85%; Water District 60.01%. Report approved by Councilman McCue, and seconded by Councilman Ricci. Town Clerk Report – submitted by Debbie Yockel. Total collected is $2894.00 with local shares remitted of $2796.53. Approved by Councilman McCue; seconded by Councilman Ricci. Code/Zoning report, amount collected was: Code $1,150.60. Approved by Councilman McCue and seconded by Councilman Ricci. Town Justice report submitted by Judge Hurley, collected $1.225.00 for the month of June. He is applying for a JCAP grant to get electronic video equipment for court for referendum. A motion by Councilman Ricci was made to approve, seconded by Councilman McCue. Resident Sue Fetzner is questioning the speed limit on the Oak Orchard River as she feels people are traveling too fast by boat through there. 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. Total of 24 calls for the month of June. Supervisor Ashbury praised the Fire Dept. for the excellent response to the recent town dump truck accident. Legislator John Fitzak announced a hazardous waste pickup on August 16th, residents must register for pick up. Office of the Aging has $25.00 allotment coupons for farm market purchases. Orleans County DMV having trouble with the NYS Website being slow, please be patient with the slower process. A motion was made by Councilman McCue to approve the June vouchers to be paid in the total amount of $63,710.61; seconded by Councilman Ricci. Motion to adjourn at 7:25 p.m. was made by Councilman McCue, seconded by Councilman R. Woolston and carried. Respectfully submitted by Debbie Yockel