November 14th Regular Board Meeting

November 14, 2017 At 7:00 pm, Supervisor Gayle Ashbery called to order the regular monthly meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Carlton. Present were the following Board members: Councilman James Shoemaker, Councilman John Fitzak, Councilman Marcus Coville, and Councilman Dana Woolston. Also present Dave Krull Highway Supt. and Doug Heath, Town Attorney. Following roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, the minutes of October 10, 2017 were approved, motion by Mr. Shoemaker second by Mr. Woolston and carried. The minutes of October 26, 2017 were approved, motion by Mr. Woolston seconded by Mr. Fitzak and carried. Chris Beryle from the Town of Carlton Planning Board spoke of the Solar Energy Local Law that the Planning Board has drafted. Mr. Beryle stated that the Planning Board would like the Town Board to review the drafted Local Law. He also stated that in the Local Law there are regulations against major solar farms. The Law would allow Homeowners and Farmers to install Solar Panels with certain restrictions. Discussion followed. Mrs. Ashbery stated that the Town Board will review and let the Planning Board know their Decision. A Motion by Mr. Woolston to approve the preliminary 2018 Budget as the final. Roll call Vote, Shoemaker Aye, Fitzak Aye, Ashbery Aye, Coville Nay, Woolston Aye, and Carried. A motion by Mr. Woolston to add Tyler Jurs, John M. Troy, Jacob Vick, Noah J O’Kissick, and Lisa Ames to the active fire list was seconded by Mr. Coville and carried. The Supervisors report was approved, motion by Mr. Fitzak seconded by Mr. Shoemaker and carried. The Town Clerk’s report was approved, motion by Mr. Woolston second by Mr. Fitzak and carried. The Zoning/ Code report was approved, motion by Mr. Shoemaker seconded by Mr. Coville and carried. Mr. Woolston abstained. Judge Russell’s report was approved, motion by Mr. Fitzak second by Mr. Coville and carried. Judge Hurley’s report was approved, motion by Mr. Shoemaker second by Mr. Coville and carried. Dave Krull gave an update on Highway and Water Department activities. Mr. Krull stated that the information from Chatfield Engineers regarding the water repairs is at the Orleans County Health Department for review. Dave was advised by the Health Department that the papers would be reviewed after they receive payment to do so. Mr. Krull also stated that the new plow truck should be ready by the end of the year but there is no guarantee. Mrs. Ashbery confirmed that all paperwork has been completed and approved for the $100,000 grant for this new plow Truck. General Fund voucher numbers 263- 306 for the amount of $29,497.48 were approved for payment, motion by Mr. Shoemaker second by Mr. Woolston and carried. Highway Fund voucher numbers 216-236 for the amount of $32,389.38 were approved for payment, motion by Mr. Coville second by Mr. Shoemaker and carried. Water Fund voucher numbers 65-76 for $73,605.50 were approved for payment, motion by Shoemaker second by Mr. Woolston and carried. Mrs. Ashbery stated that there will be no November 2017 workshop as the date falls on Thanksgiving. Mrs. Ashbery stated that she has been given no new information from Chatfield Engineers regarding the Highway garage roof and that she will be in contact with them. John Olles, Deputy Highway Supt. gave the Board and Town Clerk information from two different companies in regards to the installation of a new generator that would power both the Town Hall and Highway Garage incase of a power failure. Mrs. Ashbery stated that the Town will be extending the State of Emergency for the Lake Ontario water levels. The State of Emergency was put in place on May 20, 2017 and has been extended every month since. The Town Clerk Read a letter stated that Justice Hurley has completed his requited yearly Audit. A motion at 7:25pm by Mr. Woolston to Adjourn, seconded by Mr. Fitzak and carried Karen Narburgh, Town Clerk