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Welcome to the Town of Ashland's web site, where we hope to provide you with information about our scenic Catskill Mountain community. Regular Meeting Times : Town Board Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:30 PM Planning Board Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of the month @ 7:00PM For all Fire and Emergencies please dial 911 2024 Water Quality Report GREENE COUNTY NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW Town of Ashland, Greene County, New York NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special public hearing will be held before the Town Board for the Town of Ashland at the Ashland Town Hall on the 24th day of October 2025, at 4:30 p.m., regarding the adoption of a Local Law #2 of 2025 to Override the Tax Levy Limit established in General Municipal Law §3-c. This law is being proposed to comply with subdivision 5 of the General Municipal Law §3-c which expressly authorizes the Town Board to override the tax levy limit by the adoption of a local law approved by vote of at least sixty percent (60%) of the Town Board. At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter thereof will be heard concerning the same, and other matters should they arise. Copies of the proposed law shall be available at the time of the hearing and shall be available at times prior to and after the hearing at the Town Clerk's Office during normal business hours for the purpose of inspection or procurement by interested persons. The proposed Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law §3-c establishes the Ashland Town Board's intent to override the limit on the amount of real property taxes that may be levied by the Town of Ashland. Dawn Thorp, Town Clerk Town of Ashland Dated: October 14, 2025 NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL (Pursuant to Section 516 of the Real Property Tax Law) Notice is hereby given that the Final Assessment Roll for the Town of Ashland, Greene County, NY, for the year 2025, has been completed and verified by the undersigned assessor and a certified copy thereof was filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Ashland at 12094 State Route 23, Ashland, N. Y. on the 1st day of July, 2025, there to remain for public inspection. Nancy Wyncoop, Town of Ashland Assessor GREENE COUNTY NOTICE AND RECEIPT OF TAX ROLL AND WARRANT TAKE NOTICE, that I, the undersigned, Collector of Taxes for the Town of Ashland, Greene County, New York, have duly received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes for the year 2025, I will receive taxes as follows: I or my Deputy will receive taxes on January 2nd, 2025, 9AM- 12:30 PM and 1:30PM to 4PM Tuesday and Wednesday - Closed legal holidays. Checks or Money orders excepted, if you pay by cash, exact currency is accepted. All payments made by mail, must be postmarked by the last day of the month due, or addition fees will apply. I am available by appointment if needed.Please contact me, at ashlandtownclerk@yahoo.com or leave a message with our office 518-734-3636 so I can return your call. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE: Taxes may be paid on or before January 31,2025 without charge or interest. Taxes remaining unpaid and postmarked after January 31st, 2025, there shall be added one percent for February or the remainder thereof; two percent for March; three percent for April; four percent for May; five percent for June; six percent for July 31st; seven percent August, at which time, the return of unpaid taxes is made by the collector to the Greene County Treasurer Pursuant to law. Dated, December 21, 2025 Dawn Thorp, Clerk-Collector Town of Ashland NOTICE CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION OF ASSESSMENT INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATA (Pursuant to Section 501 of the Real Property Tax Law) Notice is hereby given that assessment inventory and valuation data is available for examination and review. This data is the information which will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel which will appear on the Tentative Assessment Roll of the Town of Ashland which will be filed on or before May 1 st , 2024.The information may be reviewed, by appointment only, in the Assessor’s Office at 12094 Route 23, Ashland on Thursday March 7 th between the hours of 9am and noon, and on Thursday March 14, between the hours of 9am and noon. An appointment to review the assessment information may be made by telephoning the assessor at 518-734-3636. Dated 22 nd day of February, 2024. Nancy Wyncoop Bower, Sole Assessor. GREENE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL (Pursuant to Sections 506 and 526 of the Real Property Tax Law) Notice is hereby given that the Assessor of the Town of Ashland, County of Greene has completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year and that a copy has been filed with the Ashland Town Clerk at Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland, where it may be seen and examined by any interested person until Grievance Day. The Assessor will be in attendance with the Tentative Assessment Roll on May 8th from 4pm til 8pm, May 10, 8am til noon, May 15th 9am til 1pm, and May 22 from 9am til 1pm. The Board of Assessment Review will meet on June 4th between the hours of 4pm and 8pm in said town, to hear and examine all complaints in relation to assessments, on the application of any person believing himself to be aggrieved. A publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at the assessor's office at Ashland Town Hall or online at tax.ny.gov. Dated this 1st day of May, 2025 Nancy Wyncoop Bower, Ashland Assessor 2024 Tentative Assessment Roll List of corrections made to printed tentative assessment roll

Town of Ashland P.O. Box 129 Ashland, NY 12407 518-734-3636 Fax 518-734-5834 Richard E. Tompkins, Town Supervisor James Lawrence, Councilperson Catherine Aplin, Councilperson Scott Tuttle, Councilperson Jeffrey Gonzalez Councilperson Town Board Meeting November 12, 2024 A Town Board Meeting was held at the Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland, New York on the 12th day of November 2024. PRESENT: James Garraghan ----------Councilperson Jeffrey Gonzalez-------- Councilperson John Mattice---------Councilperson Scott Tuttle----------------Deputy Supervisor/Councilperson Heather Younes----------Deputy Clerk/Collector Call Meeting to order/Pledge: Deputy Tuttle called meeting to order at 7:35 PM followed by the Salute to the Flag. Comments from The Floor: No general public was in attendance. Chief operator Castle gave monthly report on water district as well as Waste Water Treatment Plant monthly report. 3) Adopt 2025 Budget: A motion was made by Garraghan with a seconded by Mattice to adopt 2025 budget as written. All Board members are in favor. 4) Raising Mowing and Plowing Rates: Tabled until December 5) Senior Citizen and Disabled Tax Exemption: Town Board members looked at communication regarding the tax exemption for the senior citizens and disabled about changing the sliding scale. Mattice made a motion to accept the dollar amounts that the County is proposing for January 2025 with a seconded by Garraghan. All Board Members are in favor. 6) Adopt General Fund Resolution #12: Deputy Tuttle offered the following resolution of 2024 to balance accounts in 2024 and moved its adoption, to transfer from Unappropriated Fund Balance $58,645.51 and transferred to Town Clerk for postage $10.45 Town Board -Contractual/Misc. $134.28 Personnel-Personal Service $3,253.20 Engineer-Contractual/Misc. $960.25 Central Service- Office Supplies $ 642.13 Pubic Safety-Contractual Misc $92.00 Playground & Rec- Outside Maintenance $52.94 Refuse & Garbage- Contractual $525.03 Employee Benefit/State Retirement- $5,615.23 Employee Benefit/State Retirement-$47,360.00. A motion was made Garraghan with a seconded by Mattice. All members in favor. 7) Adopt Water District Fund Resolution #9: Deputy Tuttle offered the following resolution of 2024 to balance accounts in 2024 and moved its adoption, to transfer from Unappropriated Fund Balance $6,355.03 and transfer to Purification- $180.72 Transmission/Distribution $6,174.31. A motion was made by Mattice with a seconded by Garraghan. All members in favor 8) Adopt Highway Fund Resolution #7: Deputy Tuttle offered the following resolution of 2024 to balance accounts in 2024 and moved its adoption, to transfer from Unappropriated Fund $56,951.98 and transferred to General Repair-Personal Service $44,651.20 General Repair-Contractual $845.97 Machinery Item- Equipment $650.63 Snow Removal Item-Contractual $7,190.81 Employee Benefit/Social Security $3,613.37. A motion was made by Gonzalez with a seconded by Garraghan. All in favor 9) Adopt Sewer District Resolution #8: Deputy Tuttle offered the following resolution of 2024 to balance accounts in 2024 and moved its adoption, to transfer from Unappropriated Fund Balance $5,628.98 and transferred to Insurance-$3,457.00 Maintenance Supplies-$67.83 Chemicals-$1,006.90 Sewer District Contractual-$536.70 Telephone-$560.55. A motion was made by Mattice with a seconded by Gonzalez. All in favor 10) Adopt Ambulance District Resolution #7: Deputy Tuttle offered the following resolution of 2024 to balance accounts in 2024 and moved its adoption, to transfer from Unappropriated Fund Balance $878.18 and transferred to Travel Expense-$150.00 Cell Phone-$113.97 Equipment Repairs-$229.60 Disposable Supplies- $129.21 Postage-$20.40 Contractual Miscellaneous-$235.00. A motion was made by Garraghan with a seconded by Gonzalez. All in favor 11) Adopt Town Board Resolutions: Resolution #51- Deputy Tuttle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption. To authorize the Supervisor to use the sum of $878.18 from the Ambulance District Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance to balance accounts for 2024 in the Ambulance District Fund. In order to adjust the Ambulance District Fund Budget, the Town board has increased revenues in the Appropriated Fund Balance account, and also increased the Appropriation Account for the expense in the amount mentioned above. A motion was made by Garraghan with a seconded by Mattice. All in favor Resolution #52- Deputy Tuttle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption. To authorize the Supervisor to use the sum of $5,628.98 from the Sewer District Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance to balance accounts for 2024 in the Sewer District. In order to adjust the Sewer District Budget, the Town board has increased revenues in the Appropriated Fund Balance account, and also increased the Appropriation Account for the expense in the amount mentioned above. A motion was made by Gonzalez with a seconded by Mattice. All in favor Resolution #53- Deputy Tuttle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption. To authorize the Supervisor to use the sum of $56,951.98 from the Highway Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance to balance accounts for 2024 in the Highway Fund. In order to adjust the Highway Fund Budget, the Town board has increased revenues in the Appropriated Fund Balance account, and also increased the Appropriation Account for the expense in the amount mentioned above. A motion was made by Garraghan with a seconded by Mattice. All in favor Resolution #54- Deputy Tuttle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption. To authorize the Supervisor to use the sum of $6,355.03 from the Water District Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance to balance accounts for 2024 in the Water District. In order to adjust the Water District Budget, the Town Board has increased revenues in the Appropriated Fund Balance Account, and also increased the Appropriation Account for the expense in the amount mentioned above. A motion was made by Gonzalez with a seconded by Garraghan. All in favor Resolution #55- Deputy Tuttle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption. To authorize the Supervisor to use the sum of $58,645.51from the General Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance to balance accounts for 2024 in the General Fund. Water District. In order to adjust the General Fund Budget, the Town Board has increased revenues in the Appropriated Fund Balance Account, and also increased the Appropriation Account for the expense in the amount mentioned above. A motion was made by Garraghan with a seconded by Mattice. All in favor 12) MONTHLY REPORTS FROM TOWN CLERK A motion was made by Mattice to accept October 2024 monthly report with a seconded by Garraghan. All in Favor 13) AMBULANCE WRITEOFFS- A motion was made by Gonzalez with a seconded by Garraghan to accept the Ambulance fees and write off collateral report. Motion approved. All in favor 14) Partridge Road Update- Garraghan, Tuttle, and Larry will be going to Partridge Road and do an onsite visit Friday November 15, 2024 at 1PM. 15) Communications: Communications were read and discussed 16) Insulation of Records Room-Tabled for December. 17) Code Enforcement- Tabled for December 18) Proposed Contract with LVDV- Tabled until December meeting. 19) Executive Session- Ashland Town Board went into executive session at 8:30 to discuss personnel matters. Executive session ended at 9PM. 20) PAY THE BILLS Warrant #11 General $ 72,341.21 Warrant #11 Highway Fund $60,693.07 Warrant #11 WWTP $23,469.42 Warrant #11 Water $18,116.34 Warrant #11 Ambulance District $83,490.60 Warrant #11 Magda Lane Road $49,532.00 A motion was made by Gonzalez to pay the bills as written, seconded by Mattice. All in Favor 26) Adjournment: A motion was offered from Garraghan with a seconded from Mattice, to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:46pm. _______________________________ Heather Younes Deputy Town Clerk

Town of Ashland 12094 State Route 23 Ashland, New York 12407 Town Board Meeting September 9, 2024 Attendance: Supervisor Richard E Tompkins Councilperson Scott Tuttle Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez Councilperson James Garraghan Councilperson John Mattice Town Clerk Dawn Thorp Highway Superintendent Larry Tompkins Attending: Nancy Partridge, Quinn Kessler, Heather Younes, Margaret Partridge, Jessica Greene, Christian Greene- WAJ Student, David Greene, Bob Myers Code Enforcement Officer 1-2] At 7:34PM Supervisor Tompkins opened the meeting with the pledge to the American flag. 3] Comments from the floor: No comments or concerns. 4] Nancy Partridge - road concerns: Nancy Partridge and a family member had photos of culverts eroding during heavy rains, they are concerned about flooding into buildings. Copies of pictures on her phone, were printed for the board. The board decided to have Board members, the Highway Superintendent, Greene County Soil and Water, Joel Dubois to see what legally can be done. Nancy Partridge also asked if horse crossing signs can be put up, traffic goes thru extremely fast for the horses and riders. She is concerned for their safety. The Town Highway Superintendent will check on this. The town clerk will send the paperwork for the speed signs to the county, to get the process started. Nancy also said her flower bed with Sign, was knocked into during plowing by the town. The Supervisor and Town Board will check with the town attorney, if we are liable, it will be taken care of. 5] Ambulance Fees Report: The board members each reviewed and signed the report. 6] Town Clerk’s August 2024 Report: After review, Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize the Supervisor to sign the report. Morion was, Adopted: 4 Aye Gonzelez, Mattice Garraghan, Tompkins- 0 Nay, 1 absent Tuttle 7]General Fund Resolution #10 2024: Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize the Supervisor to make the following transfers to balance accounts, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye Gonzelez, Mattice Garraghan, Tompkins - 0 Nay, 1 Absent Tuttle 8] Highway Resolution #5 2024: Motion by Councilperson Jim Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize the Supervisor to make the following transfers to balance accounts, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye Gonzalez, Mattice Garraghan, Tompkins - 0 Nay, 1 Absent Tuttle 9]Sewer District Resolution #7 2024: Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson Jim Garraghan to authorize the Supervisor to make the following transfers to balance accounts, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye Gonzelez, Mattice Garraghan, Tompkins- 0 Nay, 1 Absent Tuttle 10] Water District Resolution # 7 2024: Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson Jim Garraghan to authorize the Supervisor to make the following transfers to balance accounts, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye Gonzalez, Mattice Garraghan, Tompkins 0 Nay, 1 Absent Tuttle 11] Ambulance District Resolution #5 2024: Motion by Councilperson Jim Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to authorize the Supervisor to make the following transfers to balance accounts, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye Gonzelez, Mattice Garraghan, Tompkins 0 Nay, 1 Absent Tuttle 12] Town Board Resolutions#39-#42: TB Res.# 39 Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice- Authorizing Supervisor Tompkins to use unappropriated fund balance of 2024 for balancing accounts in General fund Resolution # 10 2024motion was: Adopted: 4 Aye Gonzelez, Mattice Garraghan, Tompkins 0 Nay, 1 Absent Tuttle TB Res.#40 Motion by Councilperson John Mattice, seconded by Councilperson Jim Garraghan to authorize the Supervisor to use unappropriated 2024 fund balance, to balance accounts in Highway Fund Res # 5 2024, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye Gonzelez, Mattice Garraghan, Tompkins 0 Nay, 1 Absent Tuttle TB Res.#41 Motion by Councilperson John Mattice, seconded by Councilperson Jim Garraghan to authorize the Supervisor to use unappropriated 2024 fund balance, to balance accounts in Water District Fund Res # 7 2024, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye Gonzelez, Mattice Garraghan, Tompkins 0 Nay, 1 Absent Tuttle TB Res # 42 Speed limit signs for BG Partridge Road: reducing speed, which will go to the county to send to NYSDOT for approval. Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson Jim Garraghan, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye Gonzelez, Mattice Garraghan, Tompkins 0 Nay, 1 Absent Tuttle 7:47PM Council person Scott Tuttle arrived 13] Update on Ambulance Quarters: Supervisor Tompkins told the Board the stamped plans have been sent to GNH Lumber. - Jessica Greene and her family asked what can be done regarding the dog belonging to Nancy Partridge that bit her causing nerve damage. She stated the dog comes on their lawn and property, is not tied, or confined. They are afraid of this dog. The board agreed she should call Mr. Feml again and the police, if nothing is done contact the board and the board will contact the town attorney. For Information & Communication: Reviewed by the Board Travis Castles Water Reports- Sewer Reports- Board & Planning Board minutes. 14] Charge Backs 9/1/2023 -8/31/2024: Reviewed by the board- balance sheets for A 430 account for: assessment rolls, tax bills, state software licensing fee, erroneous assessments, and various other charges. 15] Catskill Center for Conservation & Development: 16] NYS DOT Speed limit request of June 2023 - The Town Clerk and Greene County Highway Superintendent received a letter from NYS DOT postmarked August 30th 2024 regarding the speed limit request on County Route 63 (West Settlement Road) sent to NYSDOT in June 2023. A letter received by the Town and County from NYSDOT approving the speed limit to be established to 40mph from statewide 55mph. Pay Warrants: Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to pay the bills as written, motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye Gonzelez, Mattice Garraghan, Tompkins, Tuttle 0 Nay General Fund Warrant #9 30 Claims $43,386.17 Highway Fund Warrant#9 11 Claims $134,699.15 Ambulance Fund Warrant #9 11 Claims $15,007.92 Ashland Water Dist. Warrant #9 7 Claims $8,786.20 WWTP Dist. Warrant #9 12 Claims $27,085.27 Motion to Close at 8:53PM by Councilperson John Mattice, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, all in favor Dawn Thorp, Town Clerk Dated September 9, 2024

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Town of Ashland 12094 State Route 23 Ashland, New York 12407 Town Board Special Meeting December 17, 2024 Attendance: Supervisor Richard E Tompkins Councilperson Scott Tuttle Councilperson James Garraghan Councilperson John Mattice Town Clerk Dawn Thorp Absent: Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez No one was in attendance. 1]Supervisor Tompkins opened the meeting at 7:35pm with the pledge to the American Flag. Patty our cleaner has decided to step down. She has cleaned for us quite a few years. A person has applied. 2] Dolores Brandon – applied for the cleaning of the entire Town Hall and additional fee for the Fire Department, if they want cleaning. After discussion of the board members Councilperson James Garraghan mention Kym & Larissa Langdon is interested, was not aware a new cleaner was needed. A motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Council person John Mattice to table a cleaner of until others have the option to give us a quote Councilperson Garraghan Jim will contact Kym & Larrissa Langdon- all in favor. 3] Building Inspector Appointment: Don Schoenborn-if he is appointed, he has stated he prefers emails from contractors or people needing his help. He will have set office hours on Thursdays 10am to 12noon. Motion to approve Donald Schoenborn as building inspector by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan, motion; Adopted: 4 Aye Tompkins-Tuttle- Mattice- Garraghan Nay 0 Absent 1 Gonzalez 4] Complaint of Garbage on County Route 4- The board had decided not to get involved, as it is not an issue we can address at this time. Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to not be involved, motion; Adopted: 4 Aye Tompkins-Tuttle- Mattice- Garraghan Nay 0 Absent 1 Gonzalez 5] Change work order: the testing on piping they believe will be two days, not sure maybe three, it will cost another $1200. For this change. Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to approve the testing needed, motion; Adopted: 4 Aye Tompkins-Tuttle- Mattice- Garraghan Nay 0 Absent 1 Gonzalez The Supervisor asked the board if they would agree to use the ARPA funds for the Flag Pole, time has gotten by and the prices found were extremely high, with the boards permission to sign the agreement for the flag pole at the best price. Motion by James Garraghan, seconded by John Mattice for Supervisor Tompkins to go ahead with the purchase of the flag pole at the best price, motion; Adopted: 4 Aye Tuttle- Mattice- Garraghan -Tompkins Nay 0 Absent 1 Gonzalez 6] Ambulance Contract with Prattsville: The Supervisor stated Prattville’s lawyer has an issue with wording. To date we do not have a contract with Prattsville for our Ambulance Service, which means Ashland is paying for their calls. Supervisor Tompkins stated he had a good meeting with Supervisor Cross, so we will see. The board discussed, they do not understand why we are more concerned about coverage for the people in Prattsville than their board. Lexington did not have an issue with the contract and we have a signed contract with them. Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to close at 8:16pm, motion carried. Dawn Thorp Town Clerk Dated: December 17th, 2024

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Town Of Ashland 12094 State Route 23 Ashland, New York 12407 Town Board Meeting June 10, 2024 Attendance Supervisor Richard E Tompkins Councilperson Scott Tuttle Councilperson James Garraghan Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez Town Clerk Dawn Thorp Highway Superintendent Larry Tompkins Absent: Councilperson John Mattice Others attending: Joseph Clark and Siobhan Moloney, Mr. Skopinsky, Travis Castle LVDV Operations, Co-Chair of Planning Board Barbara Cooke, and Heather Younes 1 & 4] The Supervisor opened the Public Hearing with the Pledge to the American flag.at 7:30PM Councilperson Scott Tuttle arrive 7:34PM Notice: Town of Ashland, Greene County New York Notice is hereby given: A Public Hearing will be held to consider a proposed Variance for a septic system, regarding set back in the Town of Ashland. The proposed Variance #2 for Joe Clark, Tax map # 77.04-1-11 at 115 North Settlement Road. The Hearing will be scheduled for June 10,2024, 7:30 PM at The Town Hall, 12094 State Route 23, Ashland, New York. All parties will be heard at that time. By Order of the Town Board, Dawn Thorp, Town Clerk Dated: May 13, 2024 The Supervisor asked Mr. Clark to come up to come up to the front to the discussion of the septic blue prints being too close to the Maria Garo acre of land, this would make it impossible for her to use her land. The Supervisor is checking into the state setback with septic laws- He believes according to our town engineer, the berm cannot be less than 10 feet, from the property line. This location is too close to the Maria Garo Property, that would make it unusable to her. Councilperson Scott Tuttle asked if she might consider selling the parcel? Mr. Skopinsky, her uncle, representing her, said no she received the land from her father and does not want to sell. Joe Clark and Siobhan Moloney also own a parcel boarding their house, is it a possible option for the septic to be directed on this property? After a series of questions: 2-3] Motion By Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to close to public hearing, seconded by Councilperson Jim Garraghan, to move to the Regular Town Board meeting at 8:00 PM, motion carried. Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to hold and meet with Town Engineer, Mr. Utter and owners to find a solution and resolve the issue with septic, seconded by Councilperson Jim Garraghan motion was; Adopted: Aye 4 Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan- Nay 0 – Absent 1: Mattice 5] Comments from the Floor: No one had comments or concerns. 6] Black Top Bids: The Board only received one bid, they wanted to extend the bidding, rebid the blacktop for this year, they did not open the bid they received. Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle seconded by Councilperson Jim Garraghan to set a new bid date and notice, with a special meeting motion was; Adopted: Aye 4 Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan- Nay 0 – Absent 1: Mattice 7] Jesse Bernstein EMT Application: The Board reviewed the application, motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez seconded by Councilperson Jim Garraghan to approve the hiring of Jesse Bernstein, motion was; Adopted: Aye 4 Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan- Nay 0 – Absent 1: Mattice 8] Jalessa Ayala Resignation: Jalessa has moved, does not live in Ashland, she cannot continue as a Planning Board member. Motion to accept her resignation with regret, by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson Jim Garraghan- motion was; Adopted: Aye 4 Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan- Nay 0 – Absent 1: Mattice 9] Town Board Resolution# 27- CD Investments: Motion to authorize the Supervisor to do the investments made by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, motion was; Adopted: Aye 4 Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan- Nay 0 – Absent 1: Mattice 10] Sewer District Resolution #5: Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle to authorize the Supervisor to balance accounts, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez motion was; Adopted: Aye 4 Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan- Nay 0 – Absent 1: Mattice 11]General Fund Resolution # 7 Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to authorize the Supervisor to balance accounts, seconded by Councilperson Jim Garraghan motion was; Adopted: Aye 4 Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan- Nay 0 Absent 1: Mattice 12] Ambulance Fees Collected A review by the board each member signed the report. 13]Town Clerk’s May report for 2024: The Board reviewed the report, motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson Jim Garraghan, to authorize the Supervisor to sign the report, motion was; Adopted: Aye 4 Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan- Nay 0 – Absent 1: Mattice 14]Magda Lane: Supervisor would like approval once the two items are completed from the Engineers report, the Board reviewed the Engineer’s report. There are two items that need to be corrected, 1] the engineer stated the stomps left on the side of the road need to be ground down- 2] cul-de-sac is 73 feet and is supposed to be 90 feet for the trucks and equipment to turn around. 15] ARPA Funds Youth & Veterans Programs: The board wondered about a pickle court for the public to use in the park, possible to apply for the funding. It may be possible to use the basketball area. The deadline is July 31 st for applying for funding. 16] Insurance Requirement for Community Room and Pavilion Usage: After a lengthy discussion: A motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson Jim Garraghan to any organization that is open to a public event- must have insurance to use the community room or pavilion, Motion was: Adopted: Aye 4 Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan- Nay 0 – Absent 1: Mattice Communication: Reviewed by the board 17]Annual Senior Citizen Day- A flyer for the bulletin board with dates and times. 18] Municipal Shelter Report – the Dog shelter was inspected and is satisfactory. 19]Dog Control Officer inspection Report- Reviewed by the Board: Minutes, Planning board minutes, Travis Castles reports for Water & Sewer Motion to pay bills as written by Councilperson Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Tuttle, motion was; Adopted: Aye 4 Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan- Nay 0 – Absent 1: Mattice General Warrant #6 41 Claims $17,916.16 Highway Warrant #6 15 Claims $7,347.89 Water District Warrant #6 7 Claims $1,274.41 Ambulance District Warrant #6 16 Claims $6,701.81 Streetlight Warrant #6 13 Claims $20,815.76 Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gozalez, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan to close at 8:45PM all in favor. Dawn Thorp Town Clerk- Dated June 10, 2024

Town Of Ashland 12094 State Route 23 Ashland, New York 12407 Town Board Meeting April 8, 2024 Attendance Supervisor Richard E Tompkins Councilperson Scott Tuttle Councilperson James Garraghan Councilperson John Mattice Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez Town Clerk Dawn Thorp Highway Superintendent Larry Tompkins Attending: Travis Castle, Nancy Lawrence, Matt Krom 1-2] Supervisor Tompkins opened the meeting at 7:34PM with the Pledge to the American Flag. 4] Nancy Lawrence – Water District Extension Inquiry: Supervisor Tompkins asked Nancy Lawrence to ask her questions re: The Water District- She stated her spring is good in the winter months but is not usable in the warm weather, the well water is horrible and not great. She wondered if the water district could be extended to her property. The Supervisor said we are in the process of the water extension to Mayers, we had not planned to go that far originally, the problem we have, unless there is funding available- we are using the funding we take in for this project which we are doing in house. There is not any reason you can contact people see if they are interested. At one time the Trailer Park had asked about connecting. So, there may be a possibility of going further. 3] Mathew Krom – Matt stated, added the extension, 18 yrs. Ago, he took down the previous shed, rebuilt it during covid. He will need to get with Dawn- you will need to send the neighbors information return receipts before the next meeting. Supervisor asked for a motion, Councilperson Scott Tuttle made a motion to schedule a public Hearing for The Kroms May 13 th , at 7:30 PM, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice, motion was Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan, Mattice Nay 0 3]Comments from the Floor: Travis gave a report: the flow is up some. Yearly maintenance- letters have been set. Copies of Water & Sewer Reports and monthly reports to the Board for review. 5] Bob Myers: Mutual Aid for Code enforcement. He has been called to go to another town, if we do this, the other towns must agree to do this. Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to agree to Mutual Aid of code enforcement in other towns, motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan, Mattice, Nay 0 6] Application: Chris Hamilton would like to be a driver for the Ambulance: Motion made by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice, motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan, Mattice Nay 0 7]MVP Health Insurance: Silver 8 Plan: Finance the deductible, the amount decided on is half. Motion made by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson James to pay one half of the deductible. Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan, Mattice, nay 0 8]Ambulance Contract Update: Still waiting on Prattsville, they have a meeting tonight, Rich stated since their meeting is tonight, he said to Supervisor Cross, why don’t you wait till Wednesday, instead of today’s deadline. The Board members asked for a recap on their amount for the year, Rich stated it is approximately $200,000. Less the billed patients amount we receive. Prattsville is concerned about how we invest the money, but so far this year we cannot invest since, we have not received anything from Prattsville for 2024. 9]Town Board Resolutions: TB Res.#20 Billing for 202420 Annual Sewer in the amount of $11,348.70. Motion made by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle. adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan, Mattice, nay 0 TB Res.#21 Annual Water District Billing of Debt Service in the amount of $33,840.00, motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan, Mattice, Nay 0 TB Res.#22 Authorize Certificates of Deposit motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice, motion was adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan, Mattice, nay 0 TB Res.#23 Authorize Certificates of deposits since there are multiple investments list attached to original resolution. Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice, Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan, Mattice, Nay 0 10] Ambulance District Fund Resolution #1 Authorize Supervisor to balance accounts – A motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan, motion was; motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, Adopted; 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan, Mattice, nay 0 11] General Fund Resolution # 6 – Authorize the Supervisor to balance accounts- motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan, Adopted; 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan, Mattice, nay 0 12]Water District Resolution #3 to balance accounts: Motion to authorize the Supervisor to make the following transfers to balance accounts to made by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice, motion was: Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan, Mattice, nay 0 13] Town clerk’s report for March 2024: After review, a motion made by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan, Mattice, nay 0 14]Review Ambulance Fees Collected: The board members reviewed and signed the account sheets for March 2024. 15] Prices on replacing flower beds at the Town Hall: The bid was reviewed. Informational: 16] For Information: Warner Brothers Movie “The Bride” will be filming at Cave Mountain Motel- Dawn & Rich received information on the event. 17] Coalition of Watershed Towns: Nominee for regular and Alternate Member 18] NY Rural Water Association: Ballot Pay Warrants: General Warrant #4 18 Claims $ 63,856.12 Highway Warrant #4 14 Claims $ 3,38.35 Water Dist Warrant #4 11 Claims $9,731.59 WWTP Warrant #4 15 Claims $55,346.98 A motion to accept Warrants as written: Motion made by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan, Mattice, nay 0 Motion to Close at 8:31PM made by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, motion carried. ___________________________ Dawn Thorp, Town Clerk Dated: April 8, 2024