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

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

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

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

Regulating Solar Energy Systems

Town Of Ashland 12094 State Route 23 Ashland, New York 12407 June 9, 2025 Town Board Meeting Attendance. Councilperson-Deputy- Scott Tuttle Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez Councilperson James Garraghan Town Clerk Dawn Thorp Absent- Supervisor Tompkins, Councilperson John Mattice Attending: Co-Chair Planning Board Barbara Cooke, Heather Younes 1-2] Deputy Supervisor Scott Tuttle opened the Town Board Meeting at 7:30PM with the pledge to the American Flag. 3] Comments: Deputy Tuttle asked if there were any comments or concerns, there were none. 4] Black Top Bids Case Road 2025: Bid Notice: NOTICE TO BIDDERS; TOWN OF ASHLAND, GREENE COUNTY, NEW YORK, is seeking sealed bids for Blacktop in place approximately 1500 tons, type 6-12.5mm top, with a maximum rap blend proportion of 9.5 normal maximum size mixtures is 20.0% by weight of total mixture. No escalation cost in the bid. The paving will take place on Case Road, from County Route 19 and leading to County route 10, 1.2 miles. Milling for all blacktop driveways and intersections. Driveways will have 12-inch bump outs, width of road 20 feet the town will supply water, traffic control, and any necessary sweeping. Work must start after June 23, 2025 and must be completed by September16, 2025. Sealed bids will be marked Blacktop Bid and be accompanied with a non-collusive bidding certification form section 103d of general municipal law. Bids will be accepted until 3:00 PM June 9, 2025 Bids will be opened and read aloud at the Town Board meeting June 9, 2025 – 7:30 PM, at 12094 State Route 23, Ashland, New York, 12407, Bids can also be mailed to: Town of Ashland, PO Box 129, Ashland, NY 12407, and must be postmarked before 3:00 PM June 9, 2025. Town of Ashland reserves the right to reject any, and all bids. Any questions contact Ashland Highway Superintendent, Larry Tompkins at 518-588-3443 or Diane Cross, Town of Ashland, PO Box, 129, Ashland, New York 12407, or Office 518-734-3636 or fax 518-734-5834 The Blacktopping this year is 1.2 miles of Case Road- Deputy Supervisor Tuttle handed bids to each Councilperson to open with him: The Board members reviewed each bid. The Bids submitted are as follows; Calarusso & Son, Inc. $141,500.00 Callanan Industries, Inc. $147,375.00 Cobleskill Stone Products, Inc. $ 127,500.00 Peckham Road Corp. $166,500.00 Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to accept the bid from Cobleskill Stone Products in the amount of $127,500.00, motion: Adopted: 3 Aye, Garraghan, Gonzalez, Tuttle, 0 Nay, 2 Absent Tompkins, Mattice. 5] Caleb Knudsen- to be re-hired on a temporary part-time basis, Building and Grounds Labor $18.00per/ hr. also on Ambulance $22.00 per/hr. Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan, motion; Adopted: 3 Aye, Garraghan, Gonzalez, Tuttle, 0 Nay, 2 Absent Tompkins, Mattice. 6] Minekill this year, the discussion of the laws governing voucher pay vs payroll for the counselors, to supervise the children going to swim lessons, and insurance coverage. The Deputy Supervisor Tuttle will check with the Supervisor and the labor attorney by Thursday for clarification. As time is close to setting up the paperwork and program for the children. Tabled. 7]Town Clerk’s May 2025 Report: The board reviewed the report, Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to authorize Deputy Supervisor Tuttle to sign the report, motion; Adopted: 3 Aye, Garraghan, Gonzalez, Tuttle, 0 Nay, 2 Absent Tompkins, Mattice. 8] Tax Collection Monthly Report May 2025: Dawn included the unpaid, current collection amounts for review by the board. Resolutions: (all resolutions are signed and sealed and filed in the office) 9] Town Board Resolution #24- Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan to authorize the Supervisor to use various sums of funds for interest earnings of CD’s- motion; Adopted: 3 Aye, Garraghan, Gonzalez, Tuttle, 0 Nay, 2 Absent Tompkins, Mattice. 10]General Fund Resolution #6- Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to authorize the Supervisor to make the following transfers in the General Fund, to balance accounts, motion; Adopted: 3 Aye, Garraghan, Gonzalez, Tuttle, 0 Nay, 2 Absent Tompkins, Mattice. 11] Highway Fund Resolution #2-Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to authorize the Supervisor to make the following transfers in the Highway Fund to balance accounts, motion; Adopted: 3 Aye, Garraghan, Gonzalez, Tuttle, 0 Nay, 2 Absent Tompkins, Mattice. 12] Ambulance Fund Resolution #2- Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to authorize the Supervisor to make the following transfers in the Ambulance Fund to balance accounts, motion; Adopted: 3 Aye, Garraghan, Gonzalez, Tuttle, 0 Nay, 2 Absent Tompkins, Mattice. Communication: 13] NYSEG Corp – notification that digital meters will be installed, this is so NYSEG does not have to read meters at each location any longer, and people who opt out will be charged a fee. All billing will be monthly. 14] Invitation to Westerlo Independence Day Parade and festivities: - Read for information. 15] Resignation Justice Kristen Leach- Deputy Supervisor read her resignation sent to Dawn the Town Clerk. Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle to accept the resignation, as of June 1, 2025. Councilperson James Garraghan recused himself from making the motion. Motion; Adopted: 3 Aye, Gonzalez, Tuttle, Garraghan 0 Nay, 2 Absent: Tompkins, Mattice. Reports for review: water District & WWTP, minutes. Warrant Bills: General Fund Warrant # 6 - 39 Claims $28,000.17, Highway Fund Warrant #6 - 11 claims $5,988.54, Street Light Warrant # 6 - 1 claim $209.43, Ambulance Fund Warrant #6 - 13 Claims $10,251.78, Water District Warrant# 6 – 6 Claims $6,138.03, WWTP District Warrant 6 – 14 Claims $29,495.12. Motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan to pay the bills as written, motion; Adopted: 3 Aye: Garraghan, Gonzalez, Tuttle, 0 Nay, 2 Absent: Tompkins, Mattice. Motion to close 8:22pm by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson James Garaghan, motion carried. Dawn Thorp, Town Clerk Dated: June 9, 2025

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 January 08, 2024 Town Board Meeting Attendance Supervisor Richard E Tompkins Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez Councilperson Scott Tuttle Councilperson James Garraghan Councilperson John Mattice Town Clerk Dawn Thorp Highway Superintendent Larry Tompkins Attending: WAJ Students: Shane Begley, Jeremie Younes Jr., and Paul Pitti, Heather Younes, Bob Myers 1-2] Supervisor Tompkins opened the meeting with the Pledge to the American Flag at 7: 33PM. Supervisor Tompkins acknowledged the WAJ students attending the meeting, if they have any questions, we are happy to answer 3] Comments from the floor: No one had any comments or concerns. 4] KCK Paving, LLC Invoice: Magda Lane Update: Supervisor Tompkins reports they are basically done with the road, there are still coring and compaction tests to be done, these tests are to verify the road is built correctly to specs before we can legally take it over. KCK is doing the plowing until we can legally take over the road. Supervisor Tompkins told the board he had discussed the options with Tal, of withholding $20,000.00 until the testing is completed. Supervisor Tompkins asked the board how they feel about doing this. The bill was $176,000. We should be able to stay within the budget Supervisor Tompkins said. The use of contingency money of $4,000.00, this still will leave us between $13,000.00 & $14,000.00 for the additional costs of engineering -legals and contingency. This is to cover everyone involved, Owners, the Town, and the contractors. Jeff asked about the coring and compression, Supervisor Tompkins said it must be a certain rate for it to be correct. After discussion: A motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan to approve paying the invoice, but holding the amount of $20,000.00 until the testing is complete, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 4 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins - Nay: 0 1 Councilperson Scott Tuttle had not arrived yet. 8:40PM Councilperson Tuttle arrived 5] Paramedic Services Contract: Supervisor Tompkins and the Board discussed the service contract we usually sign every year. After review; A motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize the Supervisor to sign the contract, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 6] Contract Rental agreement with Ashland Fire District: The contract is something we must do for the Insurance companies, as the Fire Department and the Town have two different policies. The contract has not changed, it remains $1000.00 a month /$12,000.00 a year. After review and discussion: A motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to approve the contract, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle- Nay 0 7] Annual Contract of Attorney for the Town: Supervisor Tompkins read the information on the contract –This is required by the state each year. $375.per Month - $4500.00 annually for the retainer extra hourly rate $175.00. A Motion to approve Tal Rappleyea as Attorney for the town with the rates listed by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle- Nay 0 8] Mileage rate: The accounting firm for the town gave the information on IRS 2024 rate increase per mile of .67 cents. Supervisor Tompkins explained for everyone in attendance, this is a rate for going to classes, meetings, or training for people within the town to drive for these events. A motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to adopt the .67 cent per mile-mileage rate, motion was: Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle – Nay: 0 9] REMO CON Hearing: for Determination of Public need for Permanent Operating Certificate: Hearing is here at the town hall Wednesday 1:30PM- regional members and DOH attending, Supervisor invited surrounding towns. This is to help us with billings of other towns our ambulance covers for the cost of this CON is $10,000.00 this will allow us to bill the towns without an ambulance service. 10] Communication from Henry Lamont: This is a more reasonable rate for the water contract. A discussion of what we need to do, this contract will save us money-after discussion; A motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to approve contract, Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 11] CDBG- Notice of a payment of funds and final disbursement to close out account: A Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to approve close out and payment, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 12] Town Board Resolutions: Supervisor Tompkins read each Town Board Resolution #1- #11: TB#1 Procurement Policy: A motion by Councilperson Jim Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle to authorize this resolution, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 TB#2 Cash Management and Investment Policy: A motion by Councilperson John Mattice, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to authorize this resolution, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 TB#3 Authorization to pay utility bills and invoices that would generate late fees: A motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson Jim Garraghan to authorize this resolution, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 TB#4 Personnel Annual Appointments: The Supervisor read through the list of appointments, note, we do have a few vacancies: one BAR member and BAR clerk, Health Officer. Larry Tompkins asked to have Jordan Braren made Deputy Highway Superintendent. A motion by Councilperson John Mattice, seconded By Jeff Gonzalez to approve the appointments for 2024, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 Appointments 2024: Deputy Supervisor Scott Tuttle Health Officer - vacant Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector Heather Younes Deputy Health Officer- vacant Deputy Superintendent of Highways Jordan Braren Registrar of Vital Statistics Dawn Thorp Clerk to the Court Peggy Rappleyea Deputy Registrar Heather Younes Code Enforcement Officer Robert Myers Dog Control Officer Bruce Feml Deputy Code Enforcement Officer- Vacant Town Historian Samerna Rion Attorney for the Town Tal G. Rappleyea, ESQ. Records Management Officer Dawn Thorp Planning Board Member Diane Bergquist-term expires 2030 Board of Assessment one position vacant Secretary to the Planning Board -Heather Younes Board of Assessment Clerk vacant TB#5 Catskill Daily Mail as town News Paper: A motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle to authorize this resolution, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 TB#6 Custodial Banks: Bank of Coxsackie & NBT: A motion by Councilperson John Mattice, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to authorize this resolution, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 TB#7 Taxable Income exemption sliding scale: A motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize this resolution, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 TB#8 CD Investments: authorizes the supervisor to invest. Funds in a timely manner for good rates: A motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize this resolution, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 TB#9 Transfer in 2023 fund balance to balance accounts in Highway: A motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson Jim Garraghan to authorize this resolution, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 TB#10 Balance General Fund accounts using 2023 unappropriated fund balance: A motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson Jim Garraghan to authorize this resolution, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 TB#11 Water District Balance Accounts using unappropriated Fund Balance of 2023 Water District: A motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to authorize this resolution, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 13] General Fund Resolution #1 of 2024: To balance accounts: A motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize this resolution, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 General Fund Resolution #2 of 2024to balance an account: A motion by Councilperson John Mattice, seconded by Councilperson Jim Garraghan to authorize this resolution, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 14] Highway Fund Resolution #1 of 2024: Balance accounts: A motion by Councilperson Scott, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to authorize this resolution, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 15] Sewer District Fund Resolution #1 of 2024: A motion by Councilperson Jim Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle to authorize this resolution, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 16] Water District Fund Resolution #1 of 2024: A motion by Councilperson Jim Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle to authorize this resolution, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 17] November Ambulance Fee: Reviewed & Signed 18] December Ambulance Fee: Reviewed & Signed 19] Town Clerk’s Monthly Report for December 2024: A motion by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to authorize the Supervisor to sign this document, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 20] Town Clerk’s Annual Report January 1 st, 2023 to December 31 st , 2023- A motion made by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle to authorize the Supervisor to sign this document, motion was Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 21] NYSDOT- We receive a letter each year, for shared Services. Supervisor asked the board to look it over. The board read for information. 22] Aria Filtra: This has been ordered, Hydromantic -submersible sewage pump 15HP, 1750 RPM,50’ cord for $13,775.00 and Filters PIN Module, AUME-UV62-99 with battery, ups, AB, at $1,118.76. A motion to pay for these out of 2023 Budget of Waste water treatment budget, by Councilman Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice, motion was; Adopted: Aye 5 Tompkins, Gonzalez, Tuttle, Garraghan, Mattice Nay 0 23] CWC Water shed: Read for information- for a committee member. 24]Communication: A letter from Ag & Markets: Kim Volpe Inspector, Bruce Feml’s Facility received a satisfactory municipal Shelter report. Travis Castle had Water & sewer reports for each board member-Copies of Minutes and Planning Board minutes. Letter from Dianna Lawrence of the Rotary- to use the park again this year. A motion made by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez seconded by John Mattice, all in favor. Supervisor received a call from the Town Attorney regarding the yearly Contract with Lexington and Prattsville, a sentence was not removed the wording in the contract as it reads. The agreement with Lexington is back. The contract with Prattsville is not, there is to be a correction in the contract. The Town Clerk signed the paperwork for the WAJ Students. Executive Session to discuss personnel: A motion at 8:15pm by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson Jim Garraghan, all in favor. A motion to leave Executive Secession at 8:27PM by Councilman Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson Jim Garraghan, all in favor. Heather Younes: Heather took Civil Service Test for assistant to the administrator a second time, she has passed the exam. She has a year, to be appointed. A motion made by Councilman Scott Tuttle seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to give Heather the Title for the exam she took and passed, motion was; Adopted: Aye: 5 Gonzalez, Garraghan, Mattice, Tompkins, Tuttle Nay: 0 Bills: A motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson John Garraghan to pay the bills as written: General Warrant #1 40 Claims $56,620.31 Highway Fund # 1 16 Claims $ 4,681.23 Water District #1 8 Claims $13,546.41 WWTP# 1 12 Claims $47,306.47 Motion to close at 8:40pm by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice, all in favor. _________________ Dawn Thorp, Town Clerk Dated: January 8, 2024

Ashland Historical Association, Inc. Ashland Historical Association meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 5:00 PM at the Town Hall. All members are welcome to attend any meeting. To ensure our future growth and success we are seeking new volunteers for various committees to continue to achieve our goals. Please download our new Membership Application here For more info please contact Samerna Rion @ 518 734-3471 Ashland Historical Association, Inc. Edition 8 February, 2008 Edition 9 August 22, 2008 September, 2011 September, 2014 September, 2017 West Settlement Church Project The History of Ashland Farming by Michelle Fancher Early l7th and l8th Century farmers endured very rough pioneer life while adapting to the new environment of the Catskills. Many began their farms alone, clearing land and building their homes by themselves, sending for their families once established. Harnessing oxen and horses for power, they used crude wooden plows to carve out fields for crops, however, much of the land was so rocky that many raised sheep. Many early crops consisted of wheat, corn, oats, and barley. Those crops were all sowed by hand, cultivated with a hoe, hand-cut with a sickle and threshed using a flail. Not until the late 18th century were many machines such as the cradle and scythe, cotton gin and cast iron plow invented to make the farmer's lives easier. Officers Samerna Rion President Dawn Thorp Vice President Stanley Fancher Secretary/Treasurer Samerna Rion Town Historian Samerna Rion - Town Historian Erik Allan & Janet Post- Permanent Historical Board Members

TOWN OF ASHLAND 12094 State Route 23 Ashland, New York 12407 May 8, 2023 Town Board Meeting Attendance Supervisor Richard E Tompkins Councilperson Cathi Aplin Councilperson James Lawrence Absent: Councilpersons: Scott Tuttle and Jeff Gonzalez In attendance: Bob Myers Code Enforcement, April Brimberry, Darren Elsom Kaaterskill Assoc., Travis Castle- LVDV, George Scherer Planning Board member, Nick Schupp of Renua Energy. 1-2] Supervisor Tompkins opened the Public Hearing with the pledge to the flag at 7:34 pm 3]Notice of Public Hearing Town of Ashland- Notice is hereby given the Town of Ashland Town Board shall conduct a public hearing on May 8th at 7:30pm prior to the Town Board meeting, at 12094 State Rt 23, Ashland, NY- The purpose of said hearing is to consider a 10-foot variance for Nathan Cearley at 220 West Settlement Road, tax map # 76.00-1-13 for a septic replacement. Anyone shall be heard at that time. By Order of the Town Board, Dawn Thorp, Town Clerk - Dated: April 10, 2023 Mr. Cearley a full-time resident brought the mailings to the Clerk; he reviewed the reports from DEP his architect septic plans for the septic with the board. A motion to close the public hearing 7:47 PM was made by Councilperson Cathi Aplin, seconded by Councilperson James Lawrence. With all in favor. The Board reviewed the plans and elevation, would like the Engineer to move the Pod 1-2 feet rotating the south west corner sliding it closer to the bank, 40-foot distance. A motion made by Councilperson Lawrence, seconded by Councilperson Aplin to approve the variance, pending the engineer reviewing and turning the pod just enough making it close to the 40-foot mark. Adopted: 4 Aye- Lawrence, Aplin, Gonzalez, Tompkins Nay 0 Absent 1 Tuttle 4]Variance Request: Mujon Demiraj Owner MDA Property, LLC 426 Campbell Road, represented by Kaaterskill Engineer. He has DEP approval, on his plans. He explained his plans. A motion made By Councilperson Lawrence, seconded by Councilperson Aplin to set a Public Hearing on June 12th, 2023 at 7:30 PM Adopted: 4 Aye- Lawrence, Aplin, Gonzalez, Tompkins Nay 0 Absent 1 Tuttle 5]Open Bids for Black Top: The Supervisor opened and read two Bids received for 1.3 miles on Campbell Road. Cobleskill Stone $ 132,880. And Peckham $165,900. The Supervisor & Board compared the each of the specifics on material of the bids. A Motion was made by Councilperson Lawrence, seconded by Councilperson Gonzalez to have Cobleskill stone at $132,880.00 do the black top on Campbell Road. Motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye- Lawrence, Aplin, Gonzalez, Tompkins Nay 0 Absent 1 Tuttle 20]Town Clerk’s April Report: Supervisor asked for a motion to sign- the report. A Motion was made by Councilperson Aplin, seconded by Councilperson Lawrence, to authorize the Supervisor to sign the report. Motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye- Lawrence, Aplin, Gonzalez, Tompkins Nay 0 Absent 1 Tuttle 6]Purchase of Mowers: The board reviewed the specs of the mowers they had several companies to look over. The Supervisor advised the board we had both mowers down this last week. The mowers are old, parts are had to get. They are fixing them, and with two new mowers we should be covered should issues arise. The Cemetery Board wanted to buy one of the mowers. Councilperson Lawrence made a motion to order two Ferris 61” mower deck at $9900.00. each saving $1,000.00 on state bid, seconded by Councilperson Gonzalez. Motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye- Lawrence, Aplin, Gonzalez, Tompkins Nay 0 Absent 1 Tuttle 3]Comments from the floor: Travis gave his report on the pump outs and sand beds. Magda Lane: April Brimbery came to the meeting regarding the road situation. The Supervisor has checked, with the Town Attorney on the information needed. The owners on the road can with 50% of owners agreeing, set up as a special taxing district- the road is 3100 feet long, we adopt this resolution set up a 30-day permissive referendum. Travis Castle gave his report to the board, regarding work that has been done. 7]Employees Policies-Payroll Policies: The board reviewed the polices. A motion made by Councilperson Cathi Aplin, seconded by Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez to approve the policies, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye- Lawrence, Aplin, Gonzalez, Tompkins Nay 0 Absent 1 Tuttle 8]Health Insurance -Elected Officials: The supervisor stated it is difficult to find insurance companies that will write a policy to cover elected officials, this leaves us without a lot of options for the employees. The discussion last month, was to consider removing Elected Officials off the Insurance effective the end of 2023 year. We only have one elected official on our policy now. It would give us a better policy for the employees, and more options. A motion to remove Elected Officials from the town Insurance as of December 31, 2023 was made by Councilperson Lawrence, seconded by Councilperson Aplin, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye- Lawrence, Aplin, Gonzalez, Tompkins Nay 0 Absent 1 Tuttle 9] Local Law #4 Solar Rays Energy Systems: A motion to set up a Public Hearing for the Solar Draft is set for June 12, 2023 at 7:30PM, made by Councilperson Lawrence, seconded By Councilperson Aplin, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye- Lawrence, Aplin, Gonzalez, Tompkins Nay 0 Absent 1 Tuttle 10] CDBG Grant -per Project Cap: We received a request from Antonia to increase a project they have received. Councilperson Aplin asked why they did not give us more information to decide. The Board agreed, we need more details of the amounts, to decide on this project. Dawn will contact Antonia. 12] Ambulance Fees Collected: The fees reviewed and signed by the board. 17] Ordinance to Establish Specifications for dedication of Town Roads. The Board will read and review this, the supervisor stated Vare Road is a good example of roads. Communication: For the board’s information: 11] The report of Fire fighters Exemption: The board reviewed the towns that have approved this and towns that have not. 18] NYS DOT on County Rt 10 speed limit reductions. This was requested in August 2022 paperwork filled out by the Town Clerk and Scott Templeton in August 2022. We have received a copy of a letter to Scott Templeton, for NYS DOT stating the reduction of the speed limit is approved. They need to wait for the forms to be sent to Scott Templeton. 19] GCS&W District- Information on Batavia Kill Restoration at Red Falls. 21] Mine-kill swim program: The Supervisor asked the Board if they wanted to continue the Mine-kill program. Councilpersons Lawrence and Aplin both stated it is a great program we should do the program. A motion made By Councilperson Lawrence, seconded by Councilperson Aplin to continue the Swim program, at Mine Kill, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye- Lawrence, Aplin, Gonzalez, Tompkins Nay 0 Absent 1 Tuttle Pay Bills: General Fund Warrant#5 45 claims $ 19,541.51 Highway Fund Warrant#5 5 claims $ 19,816.69 Water District Warrant #5 2 claims $ 157.00 Street Lights Warrant #5 1 Claim $ 126.68 WWTP Warrant #5 15 Claims $ 23,029.70 A motion to pay Bills as written was made by Councilperson Lawrence, seconded by Councilperson Gonzalez, Adopted: 4 Aye- Lawrence, Aplin, Gonzalez, Tompkins Nay 0 Absent 1 Tuttle A motion to adjourn, made by Councilperson Aplin, seconded by Councilperson Lawrence at 8:49PM, All in favor. Dawn Thorp, Town Clerk Dated: May 8, 2023 Ashland, New York