Town Of Ashland
12094 State Route 23
Ashland, New York 12407
February 12, 2024
Town Board Meeting

Attendance
Supervisor Richard E Tompkins
Councilperson Scott Tuttle
Councilperson James Garraghan
Councilperson John Mattice
Town Clerk Dawn Thorp
Highway Superintendent Larry Tompkins
Absent: Councilperson Jeff Gonzalez
Attending: Robert Myers

1-2] Supervisor Tompkins opened the meeting with the pledge to the American flag at 7:32pm.
3] Comments from the floor: No comments or concerns.
4] Electrical Bids for both Ambulance Quarters and Records room: The Board reviewed the two bid proposals.
Pelham Electric, Inc. $22,500.00
Bearkill Electric LLC $58,000.00

A motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle to approve Pelham Electric, Inc. to do the work, seconded by Councilperson John
Mattice, motion was;

Adopted: 4 Aye -Tuttle- Mattice-Tompkins- Garraghan, 0 Nay 1 Absent -Gonzalez

5] Ambulance Fee Report: January Report was read and reviewed by the board and signed.
Adopted: 4 Aye Garraghan, Tuttle, Mattice, Tompkins 0 Nay 1 Absent Gonzalez

7] General Fund Resolutions:

6] Town Clerk’s January Report: After review: A motion to authorize Supervisor Tompkins to sign the Report, made by
Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle
GFR # 3 Motion by Councilperson John Mattice, Authorize the Supervisor Unappropriated Fund Balance to balance
accounts, seconded Councilperson James Garraghan, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye -Tuttle- Mattice-Tompkins-
Garraghan, 0 Nay 1 Absent -Gonzalez
GFR # 4 Motion by Councilman Scott Tuttle, authorize transfer from Unappropriated Fund Balance to accounts,
seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye -Tuttle- Mattice-Tompkins- Garraghan, 0 Nay
1 Absent -Gonzalez

8] Streetlight Resolution #1: Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle to authorize the Supervisor to make a transfer,
seconded by Councilperson John Mattice, motion was:
Adopted: 4 Aye -Tuttle- Mattice-Tompkins- Garraghan, 0 Nay 1 Absent -Gonzalez

9] Highway Resolution # 2: Motion by Councilperson James Garrahan, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to
authorize the Supervisor to make to transfers of Unappropriated fund balance to balance accounts: motion was;
Adopted: 4 Aye -Tuttle- Mattice-Tompkins- Garraghan, 0 Nay 1 Absent -Gonzalez

10] Water District Resolution# 2 Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson John Mattice to
authorize the Supervisor to make transfers of unappropriated Fund Balance to balance accounts, motion was; Adopted:
4 Aye -Tuttle- Mattice-Tompkins- Garraghan, 0 Nay 1 Absent -Gonzalez

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11]Sewer District Resolution #2 Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan to
authorize the Supervisor to make transfers of unappropriated Fund Balance to balance accounts, motion was;
Adopted: 4 Aye -Tuttle- Mattice-Tompkins- Garraghan, 0 Nay 1 Absent -Gonzalez

12]Town Board Resolutions:
TB#12 Motion by Councilperson John Mattice, seconded by James Garraghan authorizing the Supervisor to use General
Fund Unappropriated Fund balance for 2023 in the General Fund and adjust the General fund Budget, motion was;
Adopted: 4 Aye -Tuttle- Mattice-Tompkins- Garraghan, 0 Nay 1 Absent -Gonzalez
TB #13 Motion by Councilperson John Mattice, seconded by James Garraghan authorizing the Supervisor to use General
Fund Unappropriated Fund balance for 2024 in the General Fund and adjust the General fund Budget, motion was;
Adopted: 4 Aye -Tuttle- Mattice-Tompkins- Garraghan, 0 Nay 1 Absent -Gonzalez
TB #14 Motion by Councilperson John Mattice, seconded by James Garraghan authorizing the Supervisor to use Highway
Fund Unappropriated Fund balance for 2023 in the Highway Fund and adjust the Highway fund Budget, motion was;
Adopted: 4 Aye -Tuttle- Mattice-Tompkins- Garraghan, 0 Nay 1 Absent -Gonzalez
TB # 15 Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by James Garraghan authorizing the Supervisor to use Water
District Fund Unappropriated Fund balance for 2023 in the Water District Fund and adjust the Water District fund
Budget, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye -Tuttle- Mattice-Tompkins- Garraghan, 0 Nay 1 Absent -Gonzalez
TB#16 Motion by Councilperson John Mattice, seconded by James Garraghan authorizing the Supervisor to use Sewer
District Fund Unappropriated Fund balance for 2023 in the Sewer District Fund and adjust the Sewer District fund
Budget, motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye -Tuttle- Mattice-Tompkins- Garraghan, 0 Nay 1 Absent -Gonzalez
TB# 17 Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by John Mattice authorizing the Supervisor to use Street
Light Fund Unappropriated Fund balance for 2023 in the Street Light Fund and adjust the Street Light fund Budget,
motion was;
Adopted: 4 Aye -Tuttle- Mattice-Tompkins- Garraghan, 0 Nay 1 Absent -Gonzalez

13] Ryan Hegnal for update SOG for Ashland Ambulance Service: The board discussed the need for updates, and
protocol in order.
Motion by Councilperson Scott Tuttle seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan to approve hiring Mr. Hegnal,
motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye -Tuttle- Mattice-Tompkins- Garraghan, 0 Nay 1 Absent -Gonzalez

14] Park Bridge Update: Information-The Supervisor has been discussing options with the town attorney Tal re: how to
proceed with the bridge, what our best option would be.

15]Carol Cosgrove: Information -She is interested in a skating park for our park. She would like to investigate the
possibility.

16]CWC Ballot for the Board of Directors Election: Motion by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by
Councilperson Scott Tuttle to authorize the Supervisor to cast a ballet for Thomas Hoyt of the Town of Windham, motion
was; Adopted: 4 Aye -Tuttle- Mattice-Tompkins- Garraghan, 0 Nay 1 Absent -Gonzalez

17] CWC notice of annual meeting– for information.

18] NYS DOH: Water District Violation: Travis explained DOH seems to tell us they do not receive our reports: Travis and
Diane went over emails and it was sent to DOH. For some reason this happens often with DOH. Travis also gave his
monthly report, with copies to the board and clerk.

19] NYCDEP- Facility Compliance Inspection- Read by the board for information.
Report for Board on Tax collection for 2024: Copies were given to the board by the Clerk Collector.
Travis had water reports for the Board to review.

20] Executive Session: A motion to go into executive session regarding personnel at 7:56pm by Councilperson John
Mattice, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan, all in favor.
8:09pm – A motion to close executive session and return to the regular meeting by Councilperson James Garraghan,
seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, all in favor.

A motion made by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan to increase the fulltime
personnel of building and grounds general maintenance rates by $1.00 (one dollar) per hour the next payroll period in
March. Motion was; Adopted: 4 Aye -Tuttle- Mattice-Tompkins- Garraghan, 0 Nay 1 Absent -Gonzale
Communication: Copy of Travis Castles reports water & sewer- minutes and planning board minutes for review.

Paying of Warrants:
A motion to Pay Bills as written by Councilperson James Garraghan, seconded by Councilperson Scott Tuttle, motion
was; Adopted: 4 Aye -Tuttle- Mattice-Tompkins- Garraghan, 0 Nay 1 Absent -Gonzalez
General Fund Warrant # 2 47 claims $186,178.27
Highway Fund Warrant #2 11 claims $ 39,494.04
Ashland Ambulance District Fund #2 15 Claims $35,226.06
Street Light Fund Warrant #2 2 claims $371.57
Water District Warrant #2 11 Claims $9,807.72
WWTP Warrant # 2 25 Claims $47,615.77

Motion to close By Councilperson John Mattice, seconded by Councilperson James Garraghan at 9:35pm

Respectably submitted, Dawn Thorp Town Clerk Dated: February 12, 2024