TOWN BOARD Meeting Minutes
Marion Court Room
Monday, September 22, 2025
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on Monday, September 22, 2025 in the Marion Court Room.
Supervisor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm with a roll call done by Heidi Levan, Town Clerk/Clerk of the Board.
PRESENT: Summer Johnson, Supervisor
Michael Cramer, Councilman
Julie Herman, Councilwoman
Ronald Lonneville, Councilman
Margi Taber, Councilwoman
Absent:
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Theresa Kuhn; Jenna Kuhn; Marcia Lonneville; Jennifer Williams; Barb Schoonerman; Steve Matteson; Karen Hayden; Gary & Penny Shaw; Tracy Whitney; Nancy Spinning; and Rylie Brown.
Supervisor Johnson asked everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance.
Acknowledgements: Proclamation for Library Card Month in September. Councilwoman Taber read the following statement.
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, does 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: 1. NYS Department of Transportation
2. 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: 1 resident spoke during this time regarding the Marion Historic Association.
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 #916-2025 Authorization to apply for the 2026 Youth Development Programming Funding grant with the County of Wayne Department of Youth
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Taber, Lonneville, Cramer, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
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 #917-2025 Authorize Hiring Part-time Cleaner
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes 5
Nays 0
Long Roll:
Councilwoman Herman – Aye
Councilman Lonneville – Aye
Councilwoman Taber – Aye
Councilman Cramer – Aye
Supervisor Johnson – Aye
The following resolution was approved
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 $16.50 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
On a motion from Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Taber the following resolution was removed with all Ayes.
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
On a motion from Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilman Lonneville the following resolution was removed with all Ayes.
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 #918-2025 Authorize Hiring Ontario Tree for Tree Removal at the Marion Cemetery
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes 5
Nays 0
Long Roll:
Councilwoman Herman – Aye
Councilman Lonneville – Aye
Councilwoman Taber – Aye
Councilman Cramer – Aye
Supervisor Johnson – Aye
The following resolution was approved
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 #919-2025 Pre-Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Taber, Lonneville, Cramer, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
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 Voucher #’s: 20558-20561
Library $ 204.50 Voucher # 20559
Sewer $ 1,240.99 Voucher #’s: 20559, 20560, 20562
Street Lighting $ 1,937.24 Voucher #’s: 20558, 20559
Total $ 4,463.38
Resolution #920-2025 Authorize Special Board Meeting
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Taber, Lonneville, Cramer, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
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: Councilwoman Taber spoke regarding Mark Raes who has just passed away. Mr. Raes was committed to the Town of Marion Community. He was a family man and enjoyed coaching in Marion over the years. He invested many years to the Marion community. His loss is felt by many.
Next meetings are scheduled for:
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 – Town Board Special Meeting at 6:30pm
Monday, October 6, 2025 – Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm
Monday, October 13, 2025 – Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm
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Heidi M. Levan, Town Clerk/Clerk of the Board