July 10th Regular Board Meeting

Town Board Minutes – July 10, 2024 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 Brian McCue, and Supervisor Gayle Ashberry. Also in attendance were Highway Superintendent Kurt VanWycke and Doug Heath, attorney for the Town of Carlton. Councilman Dana Woolston and Councilman Jeffrey Gifaldi were absent. Following roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, the minutes from June 11, 2024 were approved by Councilman Charles Ricci, and seconded by Councilman Brian McCue. Michelle Raines voiced her concerns with Airbnb’s going forward. She is hoping the Board will put something in the code books regarding speeding, noise, bed tax. Approval of transfers as requested by bookkeeper for July 2024; approved by Councilman McCue and seconded by Councilman Ricci. Retainer for services by G&G Grant Writing Services for $6,500.00; approved by Councilman McCue and seconded by Councilman Ricci. Approval of two new firefighters - Corey Ambrose and Kurtis Griswold; approved by Councilman Charles Ricci, and seconded by Councilman Brian McCue. Privilege of the Floor: Jason Raduns approached the Board to request a reduced speed limit sign where he lives at the stretch of road from Rt. 18 to Lakeshore Road. Highway Superintendent Kurt VanWycke explained that Rt. 18 is a county road, so he offered to call the county to get the process started. Supervisor Reports for month of June approved by Councilman Ricci, approved by Councilman McCue. Town Clerk Report presented by Debbie Yockel was approved by Councilman Ricci and seconded by Councilman McCue. Code/Zoning report was approved by Councilman McCue and seconded by Councilman Ricci. A motion by Councilman Ricci was made to approve Town Justice report, seconded by Councilman McCue. Highway Superintendent Kurt VanWycke reported they have paved part of Marsh Creek Rd; will be paving Oak Orchard on the Lake. Motion to purchase a 2014 truck for Hgwy. Dept. for $55,000.00 was approved by Councilman McCue and seconded by Councilman Ricci. A motion by Councilman McCue to approve the June vouchers to be paid, seconded by Councilman Ricci. Motion to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. was made by Councilman McCue, seconded by Councilman Ricci and carried. Respectfully submitted by Debbie Yockel, Town Clerk