DRAFT AGENDA
The Marion Town Board will be meeting on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:30pm in the Marion Court Room.
AGENDA
Monday, September 22, 2025
6:30 PM Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
The Marion Town Board will allow anyone who would like to speak for 3 minutes each with a maximum of 15 minutes of the meeting devoted to citizens’ comments. There will be time allocated at both the beginning and the end of the meeting.
Acknowledgements: Proclamation for Library Card Month in September
2025 Library Card Sign-up Month Proclamation
WHEREAS, libraries are foundational to education, imagination, and opportunity, offering everything from early literacy programs to digital tools that support lifelong learning and personal growth;
WHEREAS, libraries welcome all people, serving as inclusive and accessible community hubs that connect individuals across cultures, generations, and experiences;
WHEREAS, libraries curate collections and design programs that reflect the diversity of the populations they serve, ensuring equitable access to information, technology, and culture for all;
WHEREAS, libraries help individuals navigate life’s challenges by providing trusted information, digital access, job search support, and connections to essential services;
WHEREAS, library resources help households save money, reduce waste, and make sustainable choices, all through the simple power of a shared public good;
WHEREAS, a library card opens doors to endless possibilities, from books and technology to lifelong learning and imagination;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Town of Marion, do hereby proclaim September 2025 as Library Card Sign-up Month in Marion, NY, and encourage all residents to sign up for a library card and explore the endless possibilities it offers.
Correspondence: NYS Department of Transportation
Emails from Chris McKechney regarding Risk Assessment
Discussion:
- Risk Assessment Bonadio Group (Councilwoman Taber)
- Library Repairs (Councilwoman Taber
- Hiring Policy (Councilman Lonneville)
- Budget Policy (Councilman Lonneville)
- Update on Loopnet and Wayne County Economic Dev. (Councilman Lonneville)
- Town Signage (Councilwoman Taber & Councilman Lonneville)
Citizen Comments:
Resolutions:
- Authorize RPA for Wayne County, NY Dept. of Youth
- Authorize Hiring Luke Tullock for Cleaner Position
- Authorize creation of 1.0 part time non CDL Highway Laborer
- Approve 2026 Highway Department Workforce Development Program
- Authorize Hiring Ontario Tree for Cemetery Tree Removal
- Approval of Pre-Payment of Claims
Resolution #1 Authorization to apply for the 2026 Youth Development Programming Funding grant with the County of Wayne
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
WHEREAS, the County of Wayne has a 2026 youth development grant to apply for; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign all necessary
documents regarding said grant; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a certified
copy of this resolution to the principal account clerk
Resolution #2 Authorize Hiring Part-time Cleaner
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board authorizes the hiring of Luke Tullock, as part-time cleaner for the Town of Marion.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the following accounts to be used for payroll, 16201.01.0.041 and 71101.01.0.041 at a rate of $15.50 per hour to clean the Town Hall, Town Court and Town Park and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Principal Account Clerk and Luke Tullock.
Resolution #3 Authorize the Creation of a 1.0 Part time non CDL Highway Laborer
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the creation of a 1.0 Part time non CDL license Marion Highway Laborer; and
BE IT RESOLVED, applications need to be returned no later than October 31, 2025: and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Steven Taber and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #4 Approve the Proposed 2026 Highway Department Workforce Development Program
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board approves the proposed 2026 Highway Department Workforce Development Program; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Steven Taber and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #5 Authorize Hiring Ontario Tree for Tree Removal at the Marion Cemetery
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board sent out a Request for Proposal to have 3 trees removed from the Marion Cemetery; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town of Marion received 3 proposals; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the hiring of Ontario Tree for the amount not to exceed $6,000 to be taken from account # 88104.01.0.142 $3,000 and $3,000 from Unappropriated Fund Balance and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Principal Account Clerk
Resolution #6 Pre-Payment of Claims
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board has received and audited the following claims; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to pay said claims upon receipt of the signed abstracts of audited claims from the Town Clerk.
Abstract
General $ 1,080.65
Library $ 204.50
Sewer $ 1,240.99
Trust & Agency $ 1,937.24
Total $ 4,463.38
Resolution #7 Authorize Special Board Meeting
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board authorizes a Special Board Meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 30th at 6:30pm in the Marion Court Room located at 3827 North Main Street, Marion, NY; and
BE IT RESOLVED that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Principal Account Clerk and the Times of Wayne County.
Additional Citizen Comments:
Next Meeting Dates:
Monday, October 6, 2025 – Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm
Monday, October 13, 2025 – Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm