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Town Of Ashland 12094 State Route 23 Ashland, New York 12407 Town Board Meeting May 13, 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: Planning Board members: Co-Chair Barbara Cooke- George Scherer- Diane Bergquist- Secretary Heather Younes, Bob Myers Code Enforcement Officer also, Sue Krom & daughter- Edward Dyjack- and Joseph Clark. 1-4] Supervisor Tompkins opened the Public Hearing with Pledge to the American Flag at 7:31PM. The Town Clerk read the notice: Town of Ashland, Greene County New York- Notice is hereby given: A Public Hearing will be held May 13 th , 2024 to consider a proposed Variance regarding set back in the Town of Ashland. The proposed variance for Mr. & Mrs. Krom on route 23, Tax map # 93.02-1-8 on State Route 23. The Hearing will be scheduled for May 13, 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: April 8, 2024 The Supervisor asked Susan Krom for the receipts for the Town Clerk from the mailings to neighbors. Supervisor Tompkins asked if there were any comments regarding the Variance for Matt & Susan Krom. There were no comments. 2] Motion to Close Public Hearing at 7:35PM made by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan, motion carried. Councilperson Scott Tuttle arrived, 7:35PM. Motion to grant the Variance of shed replacement 18ft to fence, above ground pool, deck and area within the fenced area and spindles on porch to Matt & Susan Krom made by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez Tompkins, Garraghan, and Mattice - Nay 0 – The code Enforcement Officer Bob Myers, asked that they contact him, for the proper building permits. 3] Supervisor Tompkins opening the regular meeting to the comments from the floor. 5] Comments from the floor: Planning Board members asked the Board, if the People could first come to the Town Board for a variance before they come to the planning board with the building request. This would make it easier for the person in the building process. A planning board member stated it is not in writing in our book. The Board and Supervisor will check with the Town Attorney to see if the order of variances can be changed with a letter. Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to change the order of variances, having them come to the Town board first. Prior to going to the Planning Board, if the Town attorney concurs- motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan, and Mattice - Nay 0 6] Joe Clark- of 115 North Settlement Road, is seeking a variance for his leach field. Mr. Clark brought his engineering plans to the board. He explained the issues with the septic, he needs the footage and the distance, according to the engineering plans. After the discussion, Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez made a motion to schedule a public hearing June 10, 2024 at 7:30pm, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan, motion was; Adopted:5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez Tompkins, Garraghan, and Mattice - Nay 0. 7] Minekill- swim program: The Board discussed the annual event we sponsor each year. The members agreed it is a worth-while event for the children. The Supervisor asked Heather if they needed anything further, she told the board we will need additional aides to watch the smaller children, there are 6 children to one aide. 8] Joseph Stern is applying for a job, the board reviewed his application, and discussed the job we need him for, it will be part-time as needed. Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by James Garraghan to approve Joseph Stern for part-time as needed employment, motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez Tompkins, Garraghan, and Mattice - Nay 0 9] Letter of Support for the Town of Lexington: The Town of Lexington is asking for a letter of support for the Restore NY Program: Motion made by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, to draft a letter for Lexington’s funding request, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice, motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez Tompkins, Garraghan, and Mattice - Nay 0 10]Nursery & Landscape Quotes: The board reviewed the quotes received. 11]Ambulance Report on Fees: The board reviewed the ledger sheets and signed. 12]Town Clerk’s April 2024 Report: After review, motion was made by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan, to authorize the Supervisor to sign the report, motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye- Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins, Garraghan, Mattice - Nay 0 13]Town Board Resolutions: TB#24 To authorize the Supervisor to establish Certificate of Deposits with multiple investments, copies attached to original signed sealed resolution. Motion by Councilperson Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez Tompkins, Garraghan, and Mattice - Nay 0 TB#25 To authorize the supervisor to use the sum of $2663.60 from unappropriated Highway Fund balance to balance accounts in 2024. Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan, to authorize the Supervisor to make the transfers, motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez Tompkins, Garraghan, and Mattice - Nay 0 TB#26 To authorize the Supervisor to move the sum of $7,314.76 from Sewer District unappropriated fund balance to balance accounts. Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice, motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez Tompkins, Garraghan, and Mattice - Nay 0 14] Ambulance District Resolution # 2 balance accounts -Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle to authorize Supervisor to transfer money to balance accounts, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan, motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez Tompkins, Garraghan, and Mattice - Nay 0 15] Highway Fund Resolution #3 to balance accounts: Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to authorize the Supervisor to transfer from unappropriated fund balance to balance accounts, motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez Tompkins, Garraghan, and Mattice - Nay 0 16] Ashland Water district Resolution # 4 - to balance accounts: Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize the Supervisor to make transfers to balance accounts, motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez Tompkins, Garraghan, and Mattice - Nay 0 17] Ashland Sewer District Resolution # 4 to balance accounts: Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan to authorize the Supervisor to make the following transfers to balance accounts, motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez Tompkins, Garraghan, and Mattice - Nay 0 18] Annual Nutrition Site Contract: We have a contract with the nutrition site each year as an alternative location if the need arises. Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle to authorize the Supervisor to sign the contract, motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez Tompkins, Garraghan, and Mattice - Nay 0 19] Coalition of Watershed Towns: Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to approve the existing committee members Two- year Term David Kukle- Town of Hunter and Steve Walker - Town of Windham, Alternates: Greg Cross Town of Prattsville and Greg Kroyer Town of Jewett, motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez Tompkins, Garraghan, and Mattice - Nay 0 For information: 20] Assessors Letter to residents regarding parcel inventory: The board reviewed Nancy Bower’s letter to the taxpayers. 21] Greene County Legislature- Appointing members County Ambulance System Policy Group: to Greene - Reviewed 22] Invitation to Annual Greene County Honor Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery: reviewed 23]WWTP Facility Compliance Inspection Report: reviewed by the board Planning board minutes March and April to each board member. Travis’ monthly report, and water reports submitted to the board for review. The Supervisor let the board members know, the Body of the 2006 truck was rusted out and we have money in the budget for the purchase a body for the truck. It is an aluminum truck body $3,495.00 purchased from Trailers LLC, Cairo, New York. Tax Collector’s transaction report submitted to the board. Dawn sent out the second notices for unpaid tax bills on May 1 st . Executive Secession: At 8:37pm a motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan, to go into executive secession regarding personnel, motion carried, all in favor. Close Executive Secession: At 8:57pm a motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to close executive secession, move back to the regular meeting, motion carried, all in favor. Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle to do the following; To pay Joseph Stern new part time, as needed, $17.00 an hour To increase Roseanne Cross’s hourly pay to $18.00 an hour To increase Buildings and Grounds, General Maintenance full time employees $1.00 an hour the increases starting next payroll, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye- Tuttle, Tompkins, Garraghan, and Mattice - Nay 0 Abstained: 1 Gonzalez Pay Warrants: A motion to pay bills as written- made by Councilperson John Mattice, seconded by Councilperson Gonzalez, motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez Tompkins, Garraghan, and Mattice - Nay 0 General Fund Warrant # 5 35 Claims $ 26,913.55 Highway Fund Warrant #5 16 Claims $ 38,668.73 Ambulance District Warrant #5 10 Claims $ 3,054.13 St. Lighting Warrant #5 1 Claim $ 151.40 Water District Warrant #5 3 Claims $ 2,175.90 WWTP Fund Warrant # 5 11 Claims$ 31,879.01 A Motion to close at 9:06 PM made by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice, all in favor. Dawn Thorp, Town Clerk Dated May 13, 2024

Town of Ashland 12094 State Route 23 Ashland, New York 12407 Town Board Meeting October 14, 2024 Attendance: Supervisor Richard E Tompkins Councilperson Scott Tuttle Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez Councilperson James Garraghan Councilperson John Mattice Town Clerk Dawn Thorp Absent: Highway Superintendent Larry Tompkins Attending: Ryan Pezzulo AAL, Heather Younes, Bruce Utter, Sobhan Moloney, Joseph Clark, Dillion Rion, Keith C Hall, Doug Van Deusen-Sr. Project Manager of Lamont, Barbara Cooke-Planning Board Co Chair, Tal Rappleyea- Town Attorney. 1&6] Supervisor Tompkins opened the public hearing meetings at 7:45pm with the Pledge to the American flag. Town of Ashland, Greene County, New York Public Notice: Hearing on Joe Clark -TM # 77.04-1-11 at 115 North Settlement Rd., Ashland, NY Public Hearing is for a proposed variance on a septic that only has 10 feet from property line. Proposed project does not meet the Structure Ordinance in the town of Ashland. Notice is hereby given; that the public hearing will be held by Ashland Town Board at 12094 State Route 23, Ashland NY on October 14, 2024 at 7:30pm. Said hearing shall give towns and residents an opportunity to notify the landowner of concerns related to the proposed project. All persons interested in this matter will be heard at such time, date, and place. Specified. By Order of the Town Board, Heather Younes, Deputy Town Clerk-Dated: October 2, 2024 Tal Rappleyea -Doug Van Deusen – Mr. Utter and the parties involved with this project had discussed prior to the meeting, options available for this septic project. Tal explained the original plans to the side, moving it as far back as they can. Doug agreed, it will meet DOH and comply with DEP deeper in the property. It is away from the well on the property. 2-3] Close Public Hearing: Motion by Councilperson Jim Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to close this public hearing and move to the second public hearing at 7:54 – motion carried. Notice is Hereby Given: A Public Hearing will be held to consider a proposed variance for a septic regarding setback in the Town of Ashland. The proposed variance of a septic system is for Mr. Wm. Bonacci of Deer run Road, Town of Ashland, Tap Map# 76.00-2-23. Mr. Bonacci is asking for 30 feet on the Northern boundary and 23 feet on the westerly Boundary. The hearing will be scheduled for October 14th, 2024 – 7:30PM 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 September 17, 2024. Mr. Bonacci brought his architectural plans to the meeting with his mailings to neighboring property owners, for the Town Clerk. He is looking to build a new house and septic, he has the DEP approved documents- which were reviewed by the board, discussion was regarding the topography and elevation and location of well and footage. 4-5] A motion to close the public hearing at 8:05 pm, start the regular Town Board meeting at by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Jim Garraghan, motion carried. 7] Comments or Concerns: Supervisor Tompkins asked if there are comments from the floor, there were none. The Town Attorney Tal Rappleyea stated the 5 standards for zoning determination in the process we do not have zoning, but this is in Town Law 267B which has 5 options that could help when considering a variance. Supervisor Tompkins asked the Board their thoughts on the Clark proposed variance at 115 North Settlement Road. Councilman John Mattice asked if they owned the adjacent property next to this property as stated at the prior meeting. Joseph Clark owns it, but Ms. Moloney does not. Supervisor Tompkins said that the object is to move the septic back as far as they can, he said we need exact footage for our variance. The Town Engineer will process the designs and footage. Supervisor Tompkins asked the board what they wanted to do. A motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez – to approve the septic with moving it back from original design. Roll call: Tuttle Nay, John Mattice Nay, Jim Garraghan Aye, Jeff Gonzalez Aye, Supervisor Tompkins Aye, motion: Adopted: 3 Aye 2 Nay Mr. Bonacci’s request for a variance. Motion by Councilperson John Mattice, seconded by Jim Garraghan to approve the variance- motion; Adopted: 5 Aye Tompkins, Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tuttle 8] Update on Nancy Partridge: Sign with damage to the base. The Sign and flower bed were measured, it is not the correct distance from the center of the road required as per the Town Attorney. It is not twenty-five feet from the center of the road. This is not the responsibility of the town to repair it. The discussion of the culvert which has a portion of a garage building built on the pipe- built prior to building ordinances, codes, or laws. The options available to the Board and discussion with the town engineer the receiving end of the pipe 3 ½ feet, the discharge end 4 feet, no decision has been made at this time, further studies and options need to be made . 9] Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway Monies for 2025: the board reviewed and signed the agreement. 10] LVDV Operations Inc: O & M Contract Amendment 10: Motion made by Councilperson James Garraghan seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to approve the agreement; motion; Adopted: Aye 5 Tuttle, Tompkins, Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice 0 Nay. 11] Review of the proposed 2025 budget of WWTP: The Board reviewed and approved. 12] Review of Proposed Increase in currant mowing rates: This was discussed and amounts considered. 13] Town Board Resolutions 43-50 TB #43 Certificates of Deposits: Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, to authorize Supervisor Tompkins to use sums of money from different accounts to invest in Certificates of Deposits, the funds with amounts attached to sealed Resolution, Motion; Adopted: 5 Aye- Mattice, Garraghan, Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins Nay- 0 TB #44 Balance accounts 2024 Highway Fund: Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded By Councilperson John Mattice to authorize Supervisor Tompkins to use the sum of $9,447.11 of unappropriated Fund Balance to balance 2024 Highway fund, motion; Adopted: 5 Aye- Mattice, Garraghan, Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins- Nay- 0 TB#45 Balance Accounts 2024 Ambulance District Fund: Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded By Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to authorize Supervisor Tompkins to use the sum of $3,267.91 of unappropriated Fund Balance to balance 2024 Ambulance District Fund, motion; Adopted: 5 Aye- Mattice, Garraghan, Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins- Nay- 0 TB#46 Balance accounts 2024 General Fund: Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded By Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to authorize Supervisor Tompkins to use the sum of $26,138.25 of unappropriated Fund Balance to balance 2024 General Fund, motion; Adopted: 5 Aye- Mattice, Garraghan, Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins- Nay- 0 TB#47: Balance accounts 2024 Water District Fund: Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded By Councilperson James Garraghan to authorize Supervisor Tompkins to use the sum of $8,372.96 of unappropriated Fund Balance to balance 2024 Water District Fund, motion; Adopted: 5 Aye- Mattice, Garraghan, Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins-Nay- 0 TB #48: Balance accounts in 2024 Sewer District Fund: Motion by Councilperson John Mattice, seconded By Councilperson James Garraghan to authorize Supervisor Tompkins to use the sum of $7,310.06 of unappropriated Fund Balance to balance 2024 Sewer District Fund, motion; Adopted: 5 Aye- Mattice, Garraghan, Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins-Nay- 0 TB#49: Reimbursement to Water Usage Account: Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded By Councilperson James Garraghan to authorize Supervisor Tompkins to use the sum of $78,103.00 to reimburse the Water Usage Fund for bills of the water extension project, funds are ARPA funds which were qualified for the project, motion; Adopted: 5 Aye- Mattice, Garraghan, Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins- Nay- 0 TB #50: Local Law #1 of 2024 Override tax re-levy limit: Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan, to authorize the local law overriding tax cap Municipal law s3c, and file with the Secretary of State. Motion; Adopted: 5 Aye- Mattice, Garraghan, Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins-Nay- 0 14] General Fund Resolution #11 of 2024: Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize Supervisor Tompkins to use the sum of $26,138.25 to balance General Fund accounts, attached to sealed resolution- motion; Adopted: 5 Aye- Mattice, Garraghan, Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins- Nay- 0 15] Highway Resolution #5 of 2024: Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice, to authorize Supervisor Tompkins to balance accounts in the sum of $9,447.11, to balance accounts, accounts attached to sealed resolution. Motion; Adopted: 5 Aye- Mattice, Garraghan, Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins-Nay- 0 16]Sewer District Resolution# 8 or 2024: Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, to authorize Supervisor Tompkins to balance Sewer District accounts in the sum of $7,310.06, to balance accounts, accounts attached to sealed resolution. Motion; Adopted: 5 Aye- Mattice, Garraghan, Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins-Nay- 0 17] Water District Resolution #8 of 2024: Motion by Councilperson James Garrahan, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, to authorize Supervisor Tompkins to balance accounts in the sum of $7,310.06, to balance accounts, accounts attached to sealed resolution. Motion; Adopted: 5 Aye- Mattice, Garraghan, Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins-Nay- 0 18]Ambulance District Resolution # 6 of 2024: Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, to authorize Supervisor Tompkins to balance accounts in the sum of $3,267.91, to balance accounts, motion; Adopted: 5 Aye- Mattice, Garraghan, Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins-Nay- 0 19] Paid Time off: The Board discussed time off for full time employees, they take off without pay, with their personal and vacation time used, full time employees need to contact their supervisors a week prior to if taking a day off- as work is scheduled ahead causing delays in progress. Being full time employees, they receive benefits at full time status. The board recognizes emergencies, but Councilperson Scott Tuttle and Councilperson John Mattice will have a meeting with them. 20] Ambulance fees Reports: The board reviewed the report, and signed. 21] Town Clerk’s September 2024 Report: Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan to authorize the Supervisor to sign the Town Clerk’s report for September 2024, motion; Adopted: 5 Aye- Mattice, Garraghan, Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins-Nay- 0 22] Assessor’s Office Update: Nancy Bower reported approximately 581 residential single-family properties, are 38% complete- value and inventory. 12 state land parcels are 100% complete. 23] Invitation to the Greene County Honor a Veteran- read for information by the board. Budget 2025: The Board discussed and reviewed several line items in preparation of the 2025 budget. For the Town Board’s Review: Water District reports, WWTP reports, Planning Board Minutes, Town Board minutes Pay Warrants: General Warrant #10- 33 Claims $16,895.23, Highway Warrant #10- 22 Claims $16,169.95 Streetlight Warrant #10- 2 Claims $304.38, Ashland Water Warrant #10- 13 Claims $87,475.62 Ashland Ambulance Warrant #10- 12 Claims $ 5,115.16, WWTP Warrant #10- 17 Claims $42,734.67 Motion to pay bills as written by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice motion; Adopted: 5 Aye- Mattice, Garraghan, Tuttle, Gonzalez, Tompkins-Nay- 0 With no further business Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan to close at 9:52pm all in favor, motion carried. For the Town Board, Dawn Thorp, Town Clerk Dated: October 11, 2024

Town of Ashland 12094 State Route 23 Ashland, New York 12407 Town Board Meeting December 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: Barbara Cooke Co-Chair Planning Board, Howard Devennish 1-4] Supervisor Tompkins opened the Public Hearing with the Pledge to the American Flag at 7:32PM. He asked the Town Clerk to read the Hearing notice for the proposed Variance; TOWN OF ASHLAND Notice is hereby Given: A Public Hearing will be held to consider a proposed variance of 30 feet, in a southern direction for a septic replacement, regarding set back in the Town of Ashland. The proposed variance is for Howard Devennish & Jordan Church,126 North Settlement Road (County Route 19), Town of Ashland. The hearing will be scheduled December 9, 2024, 7:30PM at the Ashland Town Hall, 12094 State Route 23, Ashland, New York 12407. All parties will be heard at that time. By Order of the Town Board, Dawn Thorp Town Clerk Dated: November 25, 2024. Mr. Devennish gave the Town clerk the mailings to the neighboring property owners. He gave the board the engineering plans, and the DEP septic approval. The board members reviewed the plans – asked a few questions- Motion made by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to close the Public Hearing and open the regular meeting at 7:37pm. All in favor. Supervisor Tompkins asked the Board and the floor if there were any questions or concerns. There were none. Supervisor Tompkins asked the board what they wanted to do regarding the Variance. Motion By Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to grant the 30-foot variance in the southern direction as per the engineering plans, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice, motion, Adopted: 4 Aye Tompkins- Gonzalez-Mattice- Garraghan 0 Nay 1 Absent Tuttle. 5] Comments from the floor- There were none. 6] Tim Gonzalez Resignation: Motion to accept the resignation made by Councilperson Jim Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice, motion was Adopted: 3 Aye Tompkins-Garraghan- Mattice- 1 abstained Jeff Gonzalez 0 Nay 1 Absent Tuttle. 7:39pm Councilperson Scott Tuttle arrived 7] Notice to the board- Robert Myers Code Enforcement Officer is not seeking reappointment in 2025. He will be available to assist a new person in the position. He is keeping his credentials and will be available, should he be needed. 8] Certificate of Residency Emma Drum: Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle to approve the affidavit, and have Dawn, Town Clerk process it and return to the county. Motion, Adopted: 5 Aye Tompkins-Tuttle-Gonzalez-Mattice-Garraghan- 0 Nay. 9] LVDV Operations, Inc.-Contract for Operator & Engineering Services Ashland Water District 2024-2025: The board reviewed the information, Councilperson Tuttle asked for clarification on the amounts in the columns involving extension, hourly and up to amount. Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, to stay with the hourly. Supervisor Tompkins will contact Henry to get clarification. 10] Review the Mowing rates for sewer plant: tabled 11] Unknown email from rebkr84@aol.com : The board read the email regarding a property on County Route 4: It stated tons of garbage, truck load of garbage, mattress, and other debris. The board will investigate and visit this location, it is a fine line, but the board will see if it warrants the Code Enforcement officer to check it. 12] Town Clerk’s November 2024 Report: After review by the board- Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to authorized the Supervisor to sign the report, motion, Adopted: 5 Aye Tompkins-Gonzalez-Mattice- Garraghan-Tuttle 0 Nay 13] Ambulance Fees: The Board members reviewed the report, after reviewing the board members signed the report. 14- 20] Resolutions: All resolutions are signed and sealed in the office. Town Board Resolutions: TB#56 Sewer District delinquent 14 properties in the amount of $1,874.04, Motion made by Councilperson Jim Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle to authorize the list of properties. Adopted: Adopted: 5 Aye Tompkins-Tuttle-Gonzalez-Mattice-Garraghan-0 Nay. TB#57 Water Usage Properties 15 are delinquent in the amount of $4,183.60, Motion made by Councilperson Jim Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle to authorize the list of properties. Adopted: Adopted: 5 Aye Tompkins-Tuttle-Gonzalez-Mattice-Garraghan-0 Nay. TB#58 Water Debt Service Properties 15 are delinquent in the amount of $6,083.10, Motion made by Councilperson Jim Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle to authorize the list of properties. Adopted: Adopted: 5 Aye Tompkins-Tuttle-Gonzalez-Mattice-Garraghan-0 Nay. TB#59 Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize the Supervisor to use $1666,61 from Highway unappropriated fund balance to balance 2024 accounts. Motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye Tompkins- Gonzalez-Mattice- Garraghan-Tuttle 0 Nay TB#60 Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan to authorize the Supervisor to use $8,182.47 from Water District unappropriated fund balance to balance 2024 accounts. Motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye Tompkins- Gonzalez-Mattice- Garraghan-Tuttle 0 Nay TB#61 Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize the Supervisor to use $101.30 from St. Light District unappropriated fund balance to balance 2024 accounts. Motion, Adopted: 5 Aye Tompkins- Gonzalez-Mattice- Garraghan-Tuttle 0 Nay TB#62 Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to authorize the Supervisor to use $10,864.88 from General Fund unappropriated fund balance to balance 2024 accounts. Motion, Adopted: 5 Aye Tompkins- Gonzalez-Mattice- Garraghan-Tuttle 0 Nay 15] General Fund Resolution#13 Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan to authorize the Supervisor to balance 2024 accounts. Motion, Adopted: 5 Aye Tompkins- Gonzalez-Mattice- Garraghan-Tuttle 0 Nay 16] Highway Fund Resolution#8 Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle to authorize the Supervisor to balance 2024 accounts. Motion, Adopted: 5 Aye Tompkins- Gonzalez-Mattice- Garraghan-Tuttle 0 Nay 17] Street Light Fund Resolution#2 Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize the Supervisor to balance 2024 accounts. Motion, Adopted: 5 Aye Tompkins- Gonzalez-Mattice- Garraghan-Tuttle 0 Nay 18] Water District Resolution#10 Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle to authorize the Supervisor to balance 2024 accounts. Motion, Adopted: 5 Aye Tompkins- Gonzalez-Mattice- Garraghan-Tuttle 0 Nay 19] Sewer District Resolution#10 Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize the Supervisor to balance 2024 accounts. Motion, Adopted: 5 Aye Tompkins- Gonzalez-Mattice- Garraghan-Tuttle 0 Nay 20] Ambulance District Resolution#8 Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice, to authorize the Supervisor to balance 2024 accounts. Motion, Adopted: 5 Aye Tompkins- Gonzalez-Mattice- Garraghan-Tuttle 0 Nay 21] Grant for Veteran’s/Youth Update: Supervisor Tompkins advised the board the time limit was close, he spoke to the County administrator, since we are doing this in house, we will with their permission use the funds for all the equipment we need, he will work on that for tomorrow. Motion to agree to the equipment, by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice, motion, Adopted: 5 Aye Tompkins- Gonzalez-Mattice- Garraghan-Tuttle 0 Nay 22] Records room Update: Supervisor Tompkins reported to the board he received a quote of $5,000.00 To insulate. For Information: 23] Peckham Industries, Inc. sent the anticipated 1/1/2025 pricing Increase of 10% for purchases in 2025. 24]Greene County Legislators Resolution: This is for Mortgage Tax to each of the towns in Greene County: The Board reviewed the resolution. 25]Windham Rotary- The town received a Thank you from the Windham Rotary for the 12th Annual Cancer Aide Car Show that took place in August at Ashland Town Park. They are including others to help them, they do not have enough 26] Columbia Greene Humane Society-Annual Contract: Motion by Councilperson Jim Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize the Supervisor to sign the contract, motion, Adopted: 5 Aye Tompkins- Gonzalez-Mattice- Garraghan-Tuttle 0 Nay 27] Water Extension Pressure &Chlorine testing: Supervisor Tompkins said he was informed the testing will be done this week possibly Thursday. For review by the Board: WWTP Monthly Report- Water District Reports- Planning Board minutes and Town Board minutes. Motion to go into Executive Session regarding personnel at 8:14pm by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson Jim Garraghan, all in favor motion carried. Motion to go out of Executive Session at 8:36pm and return to the regular town board meeting by Councilman Jim Garraghan, seconded Councilperson John Mattice, all in favor motion carried. Motion by Councilperson seconded by Councilperson to the following rates for hourly employees for the first payroll in 2025: The Ambulance hourly people will be rated at $22.00 per hour. Court Clerk will receive $1.00 per hour increase. All other hourly people will receive an increase of $1.00 per hour; Diane Cross, Heather Younes, Jordan Braren, Tom Mattice, Roseanne Cross, and Joe Stern, motion was; Adopted: 5 Aye Tompkins- Gonzalez-Mattice-Garraghan-Tuttle 0 Nay Pay Warrant Bills: Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle to accept and pay the bills as written- motion, Adopted: 5 Aye Tompkins- Gonzalez-Mattice- Garraghan-Tuttle 0 Nay General Fund Warrant #12- 45 Claims $24,183.91, Highway Fund Warrant #12-13 Claims $ 6,847.13, Streetlight Fund Warrant#12-1 Claim-$190.60, Ambulance Fund Warrant#12-14 Claims $4,925.97 Water District Fund Warrant#12-11 Claims-$8,493.35, and WWTP District Fund Warrant#12-14 Claims $48,494.73. No further business, Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to close the meeting at 8:55PM, all in favor, motion carried. Dawn J Thorp, Town Clerk Dated: December 9, 2024

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Town Of Ashland 12094 State Route 23 Ashland, New York 12407 May 12, 2025 Town Board Meeting Attendance. Councilperson-Deputy- Scott Tuttle Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez Councilperson James Garraghan Councilperson John Mattice Town Clerk Dawn Thorp Absent- Supervisor Tompkins Attending: Travis Castle, later Heather Younes 1-2] Deputy Supervisor Scott Tuttle opened the meeting at 7:32PM with the Pledge to the American Flag. 3] Comments from the floor: There were no comments- Deputy Supervisor Tuttle asked Travis to give his report- Travis gave info on the pump outs, one house connected so far on the water extension, he asked about connection setups. Deputy Supervisor suggested he get four connection sets on hand. The board members asked how Roseanne was doing, and Travis stated very good, he believes she has only the walk thru left. She asks questions if she needs to, it is working well. Travis advised the house that was demolished at 12070 on stet route 23, damaged the man hole and casing- He has spoken to them, and they will pay for the repairs. 4] Town Clerk’s April 2025 Report: After review by the board, motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize Deputy Supervisor Tuttle to sign the report, Motion: Adopted: 4 Aye Gonzalez, Mattice, Garraghan, Tuttle – 0 Nay, 1 Absent Tompkins 5] Tax report from Dawn: The board reviewed the latest paid & unpaid taxes as well as the accounting report. 6] Town Board Resolutions: #22 & #23 (signed and sealed and filed in the office) TB#22 Re-affirm standard work day for NYS Retirement System, for the bookkeeping of elected officials in the system, motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan, motion; Adopted: 4 Aye Gonzalez, Mattice, Garraghan, Tuttle, 0 Nay 1 Absent Tompkins TB#23 Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice authorized the Supervisor to use the sum of $3,262.43 of unappropriated fund balance to adjust the General Fund Budget, motion; Adopted: 4 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez, Mattice, Garraghan 0 Nay 1 Absent Tompkins. 7] General Fund Resolution #5: Councilperson James Garraghan seconded by Councilperson John Mattice authorized the Supervisor the balance accounts in the general Fund, motion; Adopted: 4 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez, Mattice, Garraghan 0 Nay 1 Absent Tompkins. Communication: 8] Up Date on the upstairs door- Tabled this meeting. 9] Minekill Substitutes: Heather gave a list to the board reviewed the names, the board discussed the people included, the bus they need to reserve, and the start date with Minekill. Motion to approve the list by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson Jim Garraghan, motion, Adopted: 4 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez, Mattice, Garraghan 0 Nay 1 Absent Tompkins. 10] NYS DOT Response regarding BG Partridge Road speed reduction request by Nancy Partridge. The Town clerk, Dawn Thorp submitted the TE9a form September of 2024, to Scott Templeton, Greene County Highway Superintendent. Scott sent the form to NYSDOT. On April 17,2025 we and Scott Templeton received the letter stating after their data and study, they do not see the need for a lower speed limit as it is set at 40MPH. 11] Comp Alliance- Work place award: The town received a notification, that the performance of safe workplace for 2023, and keeping employees safe. A check in the amount of $658.00 was received. 12] SPDES- Compliance Inspection, was received and found satisfactory. 13] Polling Site Information: Letter from Greene County Election Board stating there will not be a primary Election on June 24, 2025. 14] SPDES Permit: SPDES permit renewal issued May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2030 for WWTP 15] Treatment proposal for the Water district: NYSDOH suggests for corrosion Control Treatment- The board asked Travis to check to see if we need to contact the water users regarding this soda ash treatment. He will be checking on it, he also said this requires a daily reading with this treatment. Deputy Supervisor Tuttle asked if he will have Roseanne work on this. 16]Notice to the Town from Greene County Soil & Water: they will be checking the creek in North Settlement for erosion and will be sending notices to the property owners along the stream. Reviewed by board WWTP report, planning and Town board minutes. Warrant Bills: General Fund Warrant#5 31 Claims $27,365.21, Highway Fund Warrant #5 10 Claims $2,672.71, Street Light Fund Warrant #5 1 Claim $191.94, Ambulance Fund Warrant #5 11 Claims $7,889.42, Water District Warrant #5 4 Claims $1,752.80, WWTP Warrant #5 10 Claims $18,091.46 Motion by Councilperson John Mattice, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to pay the bills as written, motion: Adopted: 4 Aye Tuttle, Gonzalez, Mattice, Garraghan 0 Nay 1 Absent Tompkins. Motion to adjourn by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice, at 8:50PM, motion carried. Dawn Thorp, Town Clerk Dated: May 12, 2025 Ashland, New York

TOWN OF ASHLAND 12094 State Route 23 Ashland, New York 12407 January 09, 2023 Town Board Meeting Attendance Supervisor Richard E Tompkins Councilperson James Lawrence Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez Councilperson Cathi Aplin Councilperson Scott Tuttle[Title] Attending Meeting: Planning Board members Barbara Cooke, George Scherer, Jeremie Younes. 1-2 - Supervisor Richard Tompkins opened the Town Board Public Hearing and Meeting with the pledge to the flag at 7:32pm. 3] Comments from the Floor: 4] Set Back Law: To change confusion on the 1988 setback Ordinance. A motion By Councilperson Lawrence Seconded by Councilperson Gonzalez to open the Public Hearing for the setback Ordinance at 7:32pm, all in favor. TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ENACT A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE TOWN STRUCTURE ORDINANCE OF 1988 Notice is hereby given, that the Town Board of the Town of Ashland, Greene County, New York shall hold a Public Hearing at a Regular Meeting thereof held on the 9th day of January 2023 at 7:30 pm, for the purpose of accepting public comment on the enactment of a local law which amends the Town Structure Law relating to setbacks of structures. Copies of the proposed law is available at the Town Clerk’s Office. By Order of the Town Board, Dawn Thorp, Town Clerk Town of Ashland Dated: December 12, 2022. Supervisor Tompkins and the councilpersons mentioned we are trying to remove confusion on the setback it needs to be clarified so everyone is not confused by the interpretation. After questions and discussion; A motion to close the public hearing on Setback, was made by Councilperson Gonzalez, seconded By Councilperson Lawrence, at 7:36PM with all in favor. 5]Public Hearing on Signs: A motion to open the Public Hearing on Signs was made by Councilperson Aplin, seconded by Councilperson Gonzalez at 7:37pm with all in favor. Town of Ashland Public Hearing is to Enact a 6 (six) month moratorium Local Law on Signs: Notice is hereby given the Town of Ashland Town Board will hold a public hearing January 9th, 2023, 7:30PM at #12094 State Route 23, Ashland, New York. The purpose is to consider a Local Law, temporary town wide, six-month moratorium to study signs within the town. By Order of the Town Board, Dawn Thorp, Town Clerk Councilperson Scott Tuttle arrived at 7:37pm The town has received feedback, regarding signs, within the town. This is to help the town have some control as to types of signs and where they can be within the town. Several questions were asked about types of signs. This moratorium will give the board time to study the options out there. Note; State DOT gives rules and regulations but they do not enforce them, it is the towns responsibilities to enforce them. A motion to close the public Hearing was made By Councilperson Aplin, seconded by Councilperson Lawrence at 7:42pm with all in favor. 8] The rate of mileage as per our accountant’s notified the Town that IRS rate is .655 a mile. A motion to set our rate to 65 cents a mile was made by Councilperson Aplin seconded by Councilperson Lawrence, motion, Adopted: 5 Yes Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle 0 Nay A motion to approve the setback law as written made by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson Lawrence, motion, Adopted: 5 Yes Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle 0 Nay A motion to approve the 6-month Sign moratorium law made by Councilperson Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson Aplin motion was: Adopted: 5 Yes Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle 0 Nay Adopted: 5 Yes Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle 0 Nay 9] Town Board Resolution #1: Procurement Policy A motion made by Councilperson Lawrence, Seconded by Councilperson Tuttle to accept this resolution, motion Adopted: 5 Yes Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle 0 Nay Town Board Resolution #2: Cash Management Policy: A motion made by Councilperson Lawrence, Seconded by Councilperson Gonzalez to accept this resolution, motion; Adopted: 5 Yes Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle 0 Nay Town Board Resolution #3: To pre-pay Utility Bills and other certain invoices that would generate late fees. A motion made by Councilperson Tuttle, Seconded by Councilperson Aplin to accept this resolution, motion; Adopted: 5 Yes Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle 0 Nay Town Board Resolution #4: Appointments of positions for 2023 Supervisor read each position: A motion made by Councilperson Lawrence, Seconded by Councilperson Aplin to accept this resolution, motion; Adopted: 5 Yes Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle 0 Nay Town Board Resolution # 5: Newspaper for the Town: Catskill daily Mail A motion made by Councilperson Aplin, Seconded by Councilperson Tuttle to accept this resolution, motion; Adopted: 5 Yes Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle 0 Nay Town Board Resolution #6: Banks of Record: National bank of Coxsackie and NBT A motion made by Councilperson Tuttle, Seconded by Councilperson Aplin to accept this resolution, motion; Adopted: 5 Yes Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle 0 Nay Town Board Resolution #7: Equalization rates – Tabled until we check the rates with Nancy Bower Town Board Resolution #8: To Authorize the Supervisor to use from Highway Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance to balance the accounts in 2022. A motion made by Councilperson Lawrence, Seconded by Councilperson Gonzalez to authorize the Supervisor to do this transaction, motion; Adopted: 5 Yes Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle 0 Nay Town Board Resolution # 9: To authorize the Supervisor to use $30,687.52 from General Fund Unappropriated fund balance to balance accounts in 2022. A motion made by Councilperson Tuttle, Seconded by Councilperson Lawrence to authorize the Supervisor to do this transaction, motion; Adopted: 5 Yes Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle 0 Nay 10] General Fund Resolution #1 Authorize the Supervisor to balance accounts. A motion made by Councilperson Lawrence, Seconded by Councilperson Gonzalez to authorize the Supervisor to make the following transfers, motion; Adopted: 5 Yes Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle, 0 Nay 11] Highway Resolution #1: Authorize the Supervisor to Balance Accounts. A motion made by Councilperson Lawrence, Seconded by Councilperson Gonzalez to authorize the Supervisor to make the following transfers, motion; Adopted: 5 Yes Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle, 0 Nay 12] Water District Resolution #1: Authorize the Supervisor to Balance Accounts. A motion made by Councilperson Lawrence, Seconded by Councilperson Gonzalez to authorize the Supervisor to make the following transfers, motion; Adopted: 5 Yes Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle, 0 Nay 13] Sewer District Resolution #1 Authorize the Supervisor to Balance Accounts A motion made by Councilperson Lawrence, Seconded by Councilperson Gonzalez to authorize the Supervisor to make the following transfers, motion; Adopted: 5 Yes Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle, 0 Nay 14] Attorney for the Town- Tal Rappleyea yearly contract: A motion made by Councilperson Tuttle, Seconded by Councilperson Lawrence to authorize the Supervisor to sign the contract, motion; Adopted: 5 Yes Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle 0 Nay 15] Contract for 2023 Maintenance Agreement for IBM typewriter: A motion made by Councilperson Tuttle, Seconded by Councilperson Lawrence to authorize the Supervisor to sign the contract, motion; Adopted: 5 Yes Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle 0 Nay 16]Town Clerk’s December 2022 Report: After review: A motion made by Councilperson Tuttle, Seconded by Councilperson Lawrence to authorize the Supervisor to sign the Town Clerks Report, motion; Adopted: 5 Yes Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle 0 Nay 17]Town Clerk’s January – December 2022 yearly report. After review. A motion made by Councilperson Tuttle, Seconded by Councilperson Lawrence to authorize the Supervisor to sign the Town Clerks Yearly Report, motion; Adopted: 5 Yes Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle 0 Nay 18]Ambulance Fees Collected for December 2022- Were read reviewed and signed by the board. 19]Hourly Ambulance contract personnel of $18.00 per hour. A motion made by Councilperson Lawrence, seconded by Councilperson Gonzales, to pass the hourly rate of $18.00 per hour for Ambulance Service payroll- motion; Adopted: 5 Yes-Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle 0 Nay 20] Ambulance Quarters: The Supervisor gave the board some information on options to proceed with the quarters. A motion to move to executive session to discuss personnel made by Councilperson Aplin, seconded by Councilperson Tuttle, at 8:35pm, all in favor. A motion to close executive session made by Councilperson Lawrence, seconded by Councilperson Gonzalez For review by the Board: Travis Castle of WWTP report was given to the board members for review. 21] Ag & Market Shelter report December 2022- as of January 03,2023 22] Blast & Seismograph report of November 2022 Pay Bills: A motion to pay bills as written was made by Councilperson Aplin, Seconded by Councilperson Lawrence, motion was; Adopted: 5 Yes Tompkins, Lawrence, Gonzalez, Aplin, Tuttle 0 Nay General Fund Warrant #1 46 Claims $29,296.67 Highway Fund Warrant #1 7 Claims $25,778.55 Water District Warrant #1 5 Claims $ 4,285.50 WWTP Warrant # 1 22 Claims $69,360.27 A motion to close made By Councilperson Cathi Aplin, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, to close at 8:48PM Motion carried. __________________ Dawn Thorp, Town Clerk Dated: January 9, 2023

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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