January 9th Regular Board Meeting

January 9, 2024 At 7:00 p.m., Supervisor Gayle Ashbery called to order the regular monthly meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Carlton. Present were the following: Councilman Jeff Gifaldi, Councilman Brian McCue, Councilman Charles Ricci, and Supervisor Gayle Ashberry. Councilman Dana Woolston was excused. Following roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance the minutes from December 12, 2023 were approved by Mr. McCue and seconded by Mr. Ricci and carried. Snow and ice removal contract with New York State was reviewed and accepted by Mr. Gifaldi and approved by Mr. McCue. A motion by Mr. Ricci to approve the Town Clerk Report, seconded by Mr. McCue and carried. A motion by Mr. McCue to approve the Coding/Zoning Report seconded by Mr. Gifaldi and carried. A motion by Mr. McCue to approve December Justice Report, presented by Kevin Hurley, accepted by Mr. Gifaldi and carried. Highway Report was presented by Kurt VanWycke: o Millings purchased from Albion at $550/ton (usual rate is $1800/ton) o Easement from Milspaugh for NYS for drainage to alleviate flooding o Repairs being made on our trucks and installing new meters o Trailer and paver Fire Dept. new chief Seth Dumrese gave update on calls/man hours for the month of December: o 1 Fire Chief mutual aid to Albion o 20 EMS calls o 1 Service call – battery change in smoke detector Legislator John Fitzak will check out email on getting grant monies being given out by NYS 12/19/23. Association of Municipalities meeting 1/23/24 – Homeland Security State of Emergency training. HOAG Library – Sound of Freedom movie on human trafficking being offered Thursday 1/25/24 at 6:00 p.m. A motion by Mr. McCue to approve the December vouchers was seconded by Mr. Riccci and carried. At 7:13 p.m. motion to adjourn was made by Mr. McCue, seconded by Mr. Gifaldi and carried.