November 12th Regular Board Meeting

Town Board Minutes – November 12, 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 Dana Woolston, Councilman Charles Ricci, Councilman Brian McCue, and Supervisor Gayle Ashberry. Councilman Jeffrey Gifaldi was absent. 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 October 8, 2024 were approved by Councilman Ricci, and seconded by Councilman McCue. Transfers – approved by Councilman Ricci, seconded by Councilman McCue. Mercy Flight 3-year contract unanimously approved. Spectrum Franchise Agreement – questioned by Mike Dugan and Bill Quaranto as to why we would have a 15-year extension. Legislator John Fitzak said legislators are working to try to get a second provider to give townspeople an alternative option. Currently RTO is putting up micro towers to try to give us options. Franchise Agreement approved by Councilman Woolston and seconded by Councilman Ricci and carried. Privilege of the floor: • Mike Dugan ▪ looking for electronic payment option for water bills ▪ questioning if hydrants have been flushed and tested; does the town work with fire departments to be sure hydrants are in working order ▪ would like to know if there is a discrepancy in billing and water loss ▪ would like a year-end presentation on where we stand in the budget • John Olles ▪ Questioning our moratorium on the solar installation Supervisor Gayle Ashbery reported receipts in the amount of $246,419.98 for month of October, approved by Councilman Woolston, seconded by Councilman Ricci. Town Clerk Report, total revenue $7567.00 non-local revenue, $240.50, total local shares remitted $7326.50. Presented by Debbie Yockel was approved by Councilman McCue; seconded by Councilman Ricci. Code/Zoning report, amount collected was $1815.00 Approved by Councilman Woolston and seconded by Councilman McCue. A motion by Councilman Woolston was made to approve Town Justice report, total for the month $678.00, seconded by Councilman McCue. Fire Chief Report – Seth Dumrese advised that for October, Carlton FD answered 22 calls. Carlton FD was awarded a grant in the amount of $243,000 for replacing our packs and tanks no burden. Legislator Fitzak reported Marine Park extension from State, finishing the Orleans County Budget within the tax cap. A motion by Councilman Woolston to approve the October vouchers to be paid which totaled $127,599.42 was seconded by Councilman McCue. Highway Superintendent Kurt VanWycke Seeking approval to purchase regulator meter for $3033.94 for Baker Rd. apartment, approved by Councilman McCue; seconded by Councilman Ricci. Roller replacement at auction, now asking Board for approval to go up to $10,000.00 for bid, approved by Councilman Gifaldi; seconded by Councilman McCue. Kurt is continuing to look for a new truck to the Town. Motion to adjourn at 7:22 p.m. was made by Councilman McCue, seconded by Councilman Woolston and carried. Respectfully submitted by Debbie Yockel, Town Clerk