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Town of Ashland 12094 State Route 23 Ashland, New York 12407 Town Board Meeting August 12, 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: Bob Myers, Travis Castle, Andrew Horlock of Kaaterskill Associates, Jeff Beatty 1-2] Supervisor Tompkins opened the meeting and Public Hearing with the pledge to the American flag at 7:30PM. 3] Comments from the floor: Were held until later. 4] Public Hearing: Notice is hereby given: A Public Hearing will be held to consider a proposed Variance for an addition to an existing structure located at 12064 State Route 23, regarding set back in the Town of Ashland. The proposed Variance is for a 12-foot x 14 Foot addition for Jeffrey Beatty Tax map # 93.02-1-18 on State Route 23, Town of Ashland. The Hearing will be scheduled for August 12, 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: July 24, 2024 Jeff Beatty Proposed Variance: Supervisor Tompkins asked Mr. Beatty to bring his information for the board to review. Supervisor Tompkins asked if Dawn received the Return receipts from him, which she did. He is looking for an 18-foot Variance at the back of his building to the property line for an additional mechanical room on the back of his house. He went over his plans and the options for property with the board. He stated it would look better on the back of the house, and seemed to fit will with the structure. 5]After review; A motion to close the public hearing, at 7:40 PM made by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice, all in favor. 6] Public Hearing Proposed Variance Space Storage LLC: At 7:41 PM a Motion made to open the Public Hearing by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan, all in favor. Notice is hereby given: A Public Hearing will be held to consider a proposed Variance for additional storage units at 11241, regarding set back in the Town of Ashland. The proposed Variance is for Space Storage LLC., Tax map # 94.00-2-45 on State Route 23, Town of Ashland. The Hearing will be scheduled for August 12, 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: July 10, 2024 Mr. Andrew Horlock- of Kaaterskill Associates representing John Avanzato a member of Space Storage LLC- had given the information, explained to the board on the locations of the cooling systems for the proposed units. The designs were reviewed, and discussed. Councilperson Scott Tuttle arrived 7:43PM 7] Motion to close the Public Hearing by Councilperson John Mattice seconded By Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez at 7:46PM, all in favor. A motion made Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan, to approve the 18-foot variance of Mr. Beatty, motion was; Adopted: Aye-5 Tompkins- Tuttle- Gonzalez- Garraghan- Mattice Nay-0 A motion by Councilperson James Garraghan to approve the variance for Space Storage LLC of 20 feet on the west and 37 feet on the south, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice, motion was; Adopted: Aye-5 Tompkins- Tuttle- Gonzalez- Garraghan- Mattice Nay-0 8] Magda Lane Engineering Review: The board members received Doug VanDuser report from Lamont for Magda Lane, after a discussion and clarification with the Town Attorney Tal Rappleyea via phone: A motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle to accept the report on Magda Lane, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, motion was; Adopted: Aye-5 Tompkins- Tuttle- Gonzalez- Garraghan- Mattice Nay-0 9] Stamped Plans for Ambulance Quarters Update: The Supervisor advised the board with the cost of the quarters upstairs being a certain amount, we need to have stamped plans in place, which are in the works. 10] Generator Issues: The Supervisor reported to the board, that our Generac generator system was not working properly- during the electric outage for several days. He and Travis were working on it, and enlisted others to figure out what they could do to solve the issues . 11] NYSEG OUTAGE: There were numerous calls to the Supervisor regarding the outage, many young and older people were without power for 2-3 days. People with no refrigeration for food. We are encouraging people to contact the Public Service Commission, make them aware of this long outage, and people affected. Many residents out of power for several days, did not see NYSEG check the roads they resided on. 12] Water Main Extension- Drilling update, and JAT installing three fire Hydrants on the South side of Route 23, each flushing hydrant will be on the North side of route 23. DEP pulled the permit and it is to be reinstated momentarily, but has not happened yet. NYS gave their permit. The cost for the hydrants will be $5950.00 each. 13] ARPA Money from Greene County: The information was sent to the county regarding a veteran Memorial Flag area and a pickle ball court. Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, to draft the resolution for a multi-use, court using the basketball court and pickle ball court, and the Veteran’s memorial, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, motion was; Adopted: Aye-5 Tompkins- Tuttle- Gonzalez- Garraghan- Mattice Nay-0 14] Ambulance Fees Collected: The board members reviewed and signed the report. 15]Multitimed Billing Service, Inc.-The board discussed using this service for all the new updated billing numbers and work involved with the ambulance service. This service will receive approximately 12% of the amount taken in. After they discussed the variables involved with this undertaking and working with this company. A motion to authorize the new billing system made by Councilperson John Mattice, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan, motion was; Adopted: Aye-5 Tompkins- Tuttle- Gonzalez- Garraghan- Mattice Nay-0 3]Comments From the Floor: Travis returned to the meeting- he checked the sewer line and easement regarding Beatty’s Property. He wanted the board to make sure the easement and building would not be in either the line or easement. After the board discussed the possibility, The Supervisor -Code enforcement officer and Travis agreed to meet and check the area. They stated we may have to contact Kevin Young or Tal on this. 16] Town Board resolutions #34-38: TB Res.#34: Annual Water Usages Billing 2024: Motion to accept the amount of $23,842.00 consisting of 91 hookups made by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice, motion was; Adopted: Aye-5 Tompkins- Tuttle- Gonzalez- Garraghan- Mattice Nay-0 TB Res.#35: Town of Ashland wishes to install a flag pole for future Veteran’s Memorial, a Pickle Ball court on existing Basket Ball court, at the Town Park, with ARPA funds from Greene County in the amount of $25,000. Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan, to authorize this resolution, motion was; Adopted: Aye-5 Tompkins- Tuttle- Gonzalez- Garraghan- Mattice Nay-0 TB Res.#36: Authorize the Supervisor to use Unappropriated Fund Balance to balance 2024 General Fund accounts. Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice, motion was; Adopted: Aye-5 Tompkins- Tuttle- Gonzalez- Garraghan- Mattice Nay-0 TB Res.#37: Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize the Supervisor to use Unappropriated Fund Balance to balance accounts for 2024 in the Ambulance Operating Account, motion was; Adopted: Aye-5 Tompkins- Tuttle- Gonzalez- Garraghan- Mattice Nay-0 TB Res.#38: Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan authorizing the Supervisor to use Water District Unappropriated Fund Balance to balance 2024 accounts in the Water District Fund, Motion was; Adopted: Aye 5 Gonzalez- Tuttle- Mattice- Tompkins- Garraghan Nay 0 17] General Fund Resolution #9: Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice authorizing the Supervisor to make the transfers from Unappropriated Fund Balance accounts in the 2024 General Fund to balance, motion was; Adopted: Aye 5 Gonzalez- Tuttle- Mattice- Tompkins- Garraghan Nay 0 18] Highway Fund Resolution #4: Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, Seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan to authorize the Supervisor to make the following transfers to balance accounts in the Highway Fund, motion was: Adopted: Aye 5 Gonzalez- Tuttle- Mattice- Tompkins- Garraghan Nay 0 19] Water District Fund Resolution #6: Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, Seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize the Supervisor to make the following transfers to balance accounts in the Water District Fund, motion was: Adopted: Aye 5 Gonzalez- Tuttle- Mattice- Tompkins- Garraghan Nay 0 20] Ambulance District Fund Resolution #4: Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, Seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize the Supervisor to make the following transfers from Unappropriated Fund Balance- to balance accounts in the 2024 Ambulance District Fund, motion was: Adopted: Aye 5 Gonzalez- Tuttle- Mattice- Tompkins- Garraghan Nay 0 21] Facility Compliance Inspection at WWTP -Read by board for review 22] Tax Collector Report: Dawn gave each board member a copy of the final Tax summary Report to review from Debra Gallo Executive Fiscal Administrator of the Treasurer’s Office- Dawn Stated-all the tax records were in order and verified by the County when I returned the records and Tax roll for 2024 with all accounting, final funds, and unpaid delinquent taxes. 23] Town Clerk July Monthly Report: After review by the board, A motion made by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to authorize the Supervisor to sign the Town Clerk Report, motion was; Adopted: Aye 5 Gonzalez- Tuttle- Mattice- Tompkins- Garraghan Nay 0 Swim Program: The board discussed the options of the Swim Program for next year- They would like- moving forward, to have the list of possible assistants to the program scheduled in the May 2025 meeting for approval. Communication: 24] Carver Sand & Gravel: Letter received from Dylan Neudecker General Manager regarding the acquisition of the Ashland site by Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC. The board reviewed the letter. 25]Annual Senior Citizen Day: Letter received from Maureen Murphy read for information- 26] Stream Management Program: Read by the board – Schoharie Basin Stream Management Program regarding construction of 23C - over Town House Brook culvert replacement in the Town of Jewett. Copies of the following for the boards review: Planning board minutes- Town Board minutes- Travis Castle’s Water & Sewer reports. Motion to pay Warrants as written by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan motion was; Adopted: Aye 5 Gonzalez- Tuttle- Mattice- Tompkins- Garraghan Nay 0 Pay Warrants: General Fund Warrant #8 42 Claims $91,292.52 Highway Fund Warrant # 8 13 Claims $4,104.56 Water District Fund Warrant #8 9 Claims $4,045.58 Streetlight Fund Warrant #8 2 Claims $ 346.38 Ambulance Fund Warrant #8 13 Claims $5,845.27 WWTP Fund Warrant # 8 16 Claims $22,514.54 No Further business- Motion to close by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice at 9:33PM, all in favor. Dawn Thorp, Town Clerk Dated August 12, 2024

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 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 Click Here for "2023 Final 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 March 11, 2024 A Town Board Meeting was held at the Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland, New York on the 11th day of March 2024. PRESENT: Rich Tompkins---------- Supervisor James Garraghan ----------Councilperson Jeffrey Gonzalez-------- Councilperson John Mattice---------Councilperson Scott Tuttle----------------Councilperson Heather Younes----------Deputy Clerk/Collector 1)Pledge to the Flag and Supervisor Richard Tompkins called the meeting to order at 7:33pm. With Louise LeBrun from the general public. 2)Comments from The Floor No comments from the floor. 3)Louise LeBrun -Ms. LeBrun approached the Ashland Town Board for a proposed Historic Marker for the North Settlement United Methodist Episcopal Church that was built in 1826 and is located at 2184 County Route 10 in Ashland, New York 12407. Francis Burns was the first African- American Missionary Bishop of the United Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1996 the church was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and was also listed on the Greene County Historical register. Ms. LeBrun is filling out an application for a Historic Marker Grant and wanted to approach the Town Board because it’s the municipal responsibility to maintain and take care of the markers before she proceeds. When she applies for the grant, it will pay for everything except the pole. A price sheet was provided from Catskill Castings. 4) BAR REAPPOINTMENT- A motion was made by Mattice with a seconded by Gonzalez for the 5-year term reappointment of Gail Donahue. All in Favor. 5) AMBULANCE WRITEOFFS- A motion was made by Tuttle with a seconded by Garraghan to accept the Ambulance fees and write off collateral report. Motion approved. All in favor 6)Adopt General Fund Resolution #5- Supervisor offered the following resolution of 2024 to balance accounts in 2024 and moved its adoption, to transfer from Unappropriated Fund Balance and transferred to Town Clerk for postage and Employee Benefits Worker’s Comp. A motion was made Tuttle with a seconded by Gonzalez. All members are in favor. 7)Adopt Sewer Fund Resolution #3- Supervisor offered the following resolution of 2024 to balance accounts in 2024 and moved its adoption in the Sewer District. Transferred from Unappropriated Fund Balance transferred to Sewage Collecting System. A motion was approved by Gonzalez with a seconded by Mattice. All members are in favor. 8) Adopt Town Board Resolution #18- Supervisor offered the following resolution of 2024 to balance funds in the 2024 at the Town Board Meeting and moved its adoption. To authorize the use of sum of $187,595.75 from the General Fund Unappropriated Fund balance to balance accounts for 2024 in the General Fund. To adjust the General Fund Budget, the Town Board has increased revenues in the Appropriated Fund Balance Account, and increased the Appropriation Account for the expense in the amount mentioned above. A motion was made by Tuttle with a seconded by Garraghan. All members are in favor. 9) Adopt Town Board Resolution #19- Supervisor offered the following resolution of 2024 to balance funds in the 2024 at the Town Board Meeting and moved its adoption. To authorize the Supervisor to use the sum of $3,200.00 from the Sewer District Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance to balance accounts for 2024 in the Sewer District. 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. 10) MONTHLY REPORT FROM TOWN CLERK A motion was made by Mattice to accept February 2024 monthly report with a seconded by Garraghan. All in Favor 11) Communication- A. CWC Ballot for the Board of Directors Election was signed for and must be postmarked by March 18, 2024. B. NYSEG Funded EV Charging Station Program was discussed and the board members are not interested at this time. C. Invitation was mentioned about attending the Schoharie Water Summit for different topics that will be discussed and a chance to gain credits for those that needs credits. D. Thank you notes were received from River Valley Radio for doing business with them. Thank You notes were also received for the ambulance in memory of a patient. E. Ashland WWTP Monthly report for February 2024 was reviewed. 12) Ambulance contracts- were looked over again and needs to go back to the Town attorney for corrections. Supervisor asked for a motion to sign the contracts on the boards behalf when the contract is presented the way they want it. A motion was made by Garraghan with a seconded by Tuttle. All in favor . 13) Review and Decide on Health Insurance Plans- Board members looked over different health insurance plans. Board members have decided on two separate plans for the employees to have the option to pick which is better for them. Board members also discussed dental and vison plans for the employee to pay full premium. A motion was made by Tuttle with a seconded by Gonzalez. All in Favor. 12) Amendment to February minutes- Supervisor asked for a motion on an amendment to February 12, 2024 minutes for Thomas Mattice pay increase to match Jordan Braren and Timothy Gonzalez and retroactive to the 1 st payroll in March. A motion was made by Tuttle with a seconded by Mattice. All in favor. 13) PAY THE BILLS Warrant #3 General $134,127.46 Warrant #3 10 Highway $4,479.26 Warrant #3 WWTP $8,329.44 Warrant #3 Water $ 2,101.98 Warrant #3 Street Lighting $173.23 Warrant #3 Ambulance District $33,016.29 A motion was made by Garraghan to pay the bills as written, seconded by Mattice. All in Favor 26) Adjournment A motion was offered from Garraghan with a seconded from Tuttle, to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:30pm. _______________________________ Heather Younes Deputy Town Clerk Dated: March11, 2024 Ashland, New York

Meeting Times Town Board Meeting 2nd Monday of each month @ 7:30PM Planning Board Meeting 1st Thursday of each month @ 7:00PM Town Court 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 3:00PM Phone Numbers Town Hall 518 734-3636 phone 518 734-5834 fax Court 518 734-4760 eFax 518-471-4787 Highway Garage 518 734-3834 Town Board Richard E. Tompkins - Supervisor E-Mail Term expires 12/31/ 2025 Scott Tuttle Term expires 12/31/2025 John Mattice Term expires 12/31/2027 Jeff Gonzalez Term expires 12/31/2025 James Garraghan Term expires 12/31/2027 Planning Board Helen Crisalli - Chairperson Term expires 2025 George Scherer Term expires 2026 Vacant Term expires 2027 Barbara Cooke - Co-Chair Term Expires 2028 Jesse Novak Diane Berquist Term Expires 2022 Cuyler Brimberry Term Expires 2031 Town Officials (518) 734-3636 Diane Cross Admin. Assistant E-Mail: Ashland12407@Gmail.com Dawn Thorp Town Clerk & Collector Term expires 12/31/2025 Records Management Officer & Registrar of Vital Statistics The Town Clerk is in the Office on Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9am to 4pm. or by appointment if needed. (518) 734-3636 ashlandtownclerk@yahoo.com Heather Younes Deputy Clerk Collector Registrar Secretary to the Planning Board Notary By Appointment (518) 734-3636 younestownofashland@gmail.com Kristen L. Leach Town Justice Term Expires 12/31/2027 (518) 734-4760 E-Mail: KLeach@nycourts.gov Patricia E Lawyer Town Justice Term Expires 12/31/2027 (518) 734-4760 E-Mail: plawyer@nycourts.gov Peggy Rappleyea Court Clerk (518) 734-4760 E-Mail: prappleyea@nycourts.com Tal Rappleyea, Esq. Attorney (518) 758-8034 E-Mail: Tal@talrappleyea.com Larry Tompkins Highway Superintendent Term Expires 12/31/2025 (518) 734 3834 E-Mail: ltrock3@aol.com Nancy Bower Assessor (518) 734-3636 E-Mail: Assessorashland@gmail.com Thursdays 9:00-1:00 pm Bruce Feml Dog Warden (518) 589-6155 E-Mail: scfarms@yahoo.com Samerna Rion Historian (518) 965-4512 E-Mail: samiam@aol.com Cindy Nelson Bookkeeper Donald Schoenborn Building Inspector (518) 734-3636 ext. 3 E-Mail: Ashlandcode@gmail.com Office Hours: Thursday 10am to 12 Noon Federal and State Government Links U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand 532 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4451 web site Charles E. Schumer Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C., 20510 (202)224-6542 web site Member of Congress 20th District Antonio Delgado 1007 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5 Fax: (202) 225-1168 Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM Eastern time web site 111 Main Street Delhi, N.Y. 13753 256 Clinton Ave. Kingston, N.Y. 12401 845 443-2930 NYS Senator George Amedore Legislative Office Building, Room 802 Albany, NY 12247 Phone: (518) 455-2350 Fax: (518) 426-6751 NYS Assemblyman Chris Tague Legislative Office Building Albany, New York 12248 (518)-536345 e-mail: lopezp@assembly.state.ny.us Five Mile Woods Rd. Suite 2 Catskill, New York 12414 (518)943-1371

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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

Public Hearing: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Ashland,12094 State Route 23, Greene County, Ashand, New York on August 8th, 2022 at 7:30pm. The purpose is to consider a variance for the setback for pre existing storage Containers with a Roof at 365 Muller Road, Town of Ashland. By Order of the Town Board, Dawn Thorp, Town Clerk Public Hearing: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Town Board of the Town of Ashland, will hold a public hearing August 8th, 2022 at 7:30pm at #12094 State Route 23, Greene County, Ashland, New York. The purpose is to consider Local Law #1 of 2022 for a temporary town wide six month moratorium on solar energy arrays. By Order of the Town Board, Dawn Thorp, Town Clerk

Forms & Regulations POLICY AGAINST DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT Building Department Building Permit Application Access from Town Highway Application Architect/Engineer Letter updated 9/2012 Contractor's List Letter of Verification Affidavit of Final Cost Worker's Comp. Affidavit Town Ordinances Dog Control Ordinance Interim Zoning Subdivision Regulations Updated 7/2017 Subdivision Application Subdivision Checklist Short Environmental Assessment Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Dedication of Roads and Streets Flood Prevention Structure Ordinance Trailer Ordinance Greene County Ag. District Request 2020 Town Board Variance Sample Letter Assessor's Office Change of Address Form Planning Board Subdivision Sample Letter WATER/SEWER DISTRICT Water Use Law Sewer Use Law

Town Of Ashland 12094 State Route 23 Ashland, New York 12407 Town Board Meeting July 8, 2024 Attendance: Supervisor Richard E Tompkins Councilperson James Garraghan Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez Town Clerk Dawn Thorp Highway Superintendent Larry Tompkins Absent: Councilperson Scott Tuttle Attending: Bob Myers, Andrew Horlock of Kaaterskill Associates 1-2] Supervisor Tompkins opened the meeting with the Pledge to the American Flag at 7:33pm asked Mr. Horlock to address the board, we will do Comments later. 0. 4] Andrew Horlock of Kaaterskill Associates: Representing Space Storage LLC 11241 State Route 23, Town of Ashland Tax Map # 94.00-2-45. For a possible variance for two additional climate-controlled storage buildings, the map was reviewed by the board: Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to hold a public hearing August 12th at 7:30 pm, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye Tompkins, Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, 0 Nay 1 Absent Tuttle - Mr. Horlock received the information of the contacts and paperwork he needs. 3] Comments from the floor: Bob Myers gave a report on a couple of locations with issues of no building permits, this has been addressed. 5] Town Board Resolutions:28-33 #28 Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize the Supervisor to set up Certificates of Deposits Investment list attached to the Resolution, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins- 0 Nay 1 Absent Tuttle #29 Motion by Councilperson John Mattice, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to authorize the Supervisor to establish Certificates of Deposits in various accounts-Investment list attached to the Resolution., motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins 0 Nay 1 Absent Tuttle #30 Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize the Supervisor to establish accounts to invest in Certificates of Deposits Investment list attached to the Resolution., motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins 0 Nay 1 Absent Tuttle #31 Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize the Supervisor to use $128,178.01 of 2023 unappropriated fund balance to other funds in the General Fund, and increase Appropriations Account for expenses, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins 0 Nay 1 Absent Tuttle #32 Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to authorize the Supervisor to use the sum of $6,440.46 from General unappropriated Fund Balance to balance accounts in 2024, and increased revenues in the appropriated fund balance account and increase Appropriation accounts for the expense, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins 0 Nay 1 Absent Tuttle #33 Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan to authorize the Supervisor to use the sum of $4,417.80 from Ambulance District Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance to balance accounts in 2024, to balance accounts for 2024 Ambulance District Operating fund and increased revenues in the appropriated fund balance account and increase Appropriation accounts for the expense, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins 0 Nay 1 Absent Tuttle 6] General Fund Resolution # 7 Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded By Councilperson John Mattice to authorized the Supervisor to balance accounts, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins 0 Nay 1 Absent Tuttle 7] Sewer District Resolution# 6 Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded By Councilperson John Mattice to authorized the Supervisor to balance accounts, motion was; Adopted: Aye 4 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins Nay 0 1 Absent Tuttle 8] Water District Resolution #5 Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded By Councilperson John Mattice to authorized the Supervisor to balance accounts, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins 0 Nay 1 Absent Tuttle 9] Ambulance District Resolution #2 Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded By Councilperson John Mattice to authorized the Supervisor to balance accounts, motion was; Adopted: Aye 4 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins Nay 0 1 Absent Tuttle 10] Ambulance fees spreadsheet Collected: The Town Board reviewed and signed the document. 11] Town Clerk’s June Monthly Report for June 2024: The Town Board reviewed the accounting and Documents: Motion by Council person John Mattice seconded By Councilperson James Garraghan to authorized the Supervisor to sign the report, motion was; Adopted Aye 4 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins Nay 0 1 absent Tuttle 12] Carrington Road Extension: The records are not conclusive on the status of the Carrington Road Extension in the town road inventory. Dawn stated she would check her deed files she may have something for Tal the town attorney. 13] Update of the Records room and Ambulance Quarters: The Supervisor said he has been in contact with a Mr. Petro and Garzone regarding AC / heat and plumbing. Also getting a price on windows and doors. For Information and review: 14] Selective Insurance Company of America: Northeast Region Government Entity, Volunteer Fire Organization of Private School Pool Dividend. The Town received a check in the amount of $1980.88. 15] Ambulance Donation: Mr. & Mrs. Wagner of Campbell Road gave a donation to our Ambulance with a note of appreciation to everyone. 16] Windham Foundation Donation to the Minekill Program: Phyllis Parrish of the Windham Foundation Board gave a donation of $500.00 to the swim program which covers our neighboring towns. The board members were very pleased for this generous donation, which helps our program. 17] CWT Election Results: A list of the election results was given of all the counties involved for review. Updates on ongoing matters: Magda Lane: The final work has been completed we are waiting on the Engineer to inspect this week. Joe Clark variance for septic: Mr. Clark has decided not extend the septic to his other parcel. The engineers will have go back to the drawing board to find a solution. Copies of the following for the board’s review: Planning Board minutes- Town Board minutes- Travis Castle’s water district and sewer reports. Pay Warrants: Motion by Councilperson John Mattice, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to accept the bills as written and audited, motion was; Adopted 4 Aye Tompkins, Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, 0 Nay 1 Absent Tuttle General Fund Warrant # 7 26 Claims $17,916.92 Ambulance Dist. Warrant # 7 19 Claims $7,352.47 Highway Warrant # 7 12 Claims $2,688.42 Water District Warrant #7 3 Claims $2,829.35 WWTP Warrant #7 12 Claims $ 24,648.55 Motion to close by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded By Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, at 8:33PM, all in favor. Dawn Thorp, Town Clerk, Dated: July 8, 2024