TOWN BOARD Meeting Notes
Marion Municipal Room
Monday, December 14, 2020
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on
Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Marion Municipal Room.
Supervisor Bender called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. This meeting was conducted using social distancing at the Marion Municipal Room and via Zoom.com (online video conferencing) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
PRESENT: Deborah Smith, Councilwoman
Joan Fisher, Councilwoman
Ronald Lonneville, Councilman
Jolene Bender, Supervisor
ABSENT: LaVerne Bliek, Councilman
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:
Attendance via Zoom: Duane Smeatin, Code Enforcement Officer; Caryn Devlin, Town of Marion Historian; Caroline Grasso, Times of Wayne County; Emily Kunz, Times of Wayne County; David Vinke, Marion Planning Board member; Angela Patterson, Marion Planning & Zoning Board Secretary.
Supervisor Bender asked for a roll call. Supervisor Bender asked everyone who could stand to please do so and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. Supervisor Bender next welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Town Business:
Councilman Lonneville spoke about the Town of Marion website. This topic was discussed in late Spring. Town Clerk, Heidi Levan contacted the Wayne Finger Lakes Technical Career Center to see if anyone in their computer program would be interested in building the Town of Marion a new website. Unfortunately, this would not be a free service to the Town of Marion. Councilman Lonneville will contact former Town Supervisor, Nick Deming to see if he would be interested in helping out and if so, what would he charge for this service.
Supervisor Bender stated that the Marion Town Board would recognize Carolyn Adriaansen’s dedication to the Town of Marion tonight. Mrs. Adriaansen was the Town Historian for 42 years, and recently passed away.
Councilman Lonneville thanked Tim Boerman and the Marion Highway Department for taking down the American Flags and the Hometown Hero Banners that were hung in town, all of which will be stored for the winter months. Councilman Lonneville also stated that some of the American Flags are faded and will need to be replaced. Councilman Lonneville also thanked the Marion Highway Department for hanging the Christmas decorations in town. Next Councilman Lonneville thanked Judy Casler from the Marion Events Organization for their Christmas decoration contest. There are 16 businesses and 24 homes that are participating. Prizes will be awarded on Wednesday, December 23rd.
Councilwoman Fisher spoke next regarding the Baseball Night Park Supervisor. This position is in the budget to pay $10.35 per hour. Councilwoman Fisher would like all Recreation positions to make 2020 minimum wage of $11.35 per hour, or $12.50 per hour if the minimum wage increases as scheduled in 2021. This will be discussed again at the Town Organizational Meeting on January 4, 2021.
Supervisor Bender spoke next regarding the two Town of Marion properties. Supervisor Bender asked Code Enforcement Office, Duane Smeatin, to speak about both properties. Mr. Smeatin stated that the property on Daansen Road has recently been sold. The property is in the process of being cleaned up and a new home will be rebuilt on the foundation in the Spring of 2021. Mr. Smeatin then stated that the owner of the building located on North Main Street has not contacted him regarding the future removal of the building. Mr. Smeatin and Supervisor Bender will make an appointment with Town of Marion Attorney, Art Williams to discuss the next legal steps for this building.
Caryn Devlin, Town Historian spoke next regarding the next set of Pomeroy Markers that need to be installed in the Town of Marion. Ms. Devlin asked for the Town Board’s permission to cut a hole in the sidewalk so one post can be installed in front of the Marion Town Hall. All Town Board members agreed to this without any hesitation.
Public Hearings :
The first of two Public Hearings opened at 6:40pm with the Clerk of the Board reading the notice published in the Town of Marion legal newspaper, The Times of Wayne County.
Supervisor Bender asked if anyone had any comments regarding the restructuring of the Marion Planning Board. Resident and Planning Board member Dave Vinke stated that he would like it noted that there will now be 5 Planning Board members and 2 alternate members.
The second Public Hearing was held regarding the removal of Dog Kennel/Breeder licenses within the Town of Marion. No questions or comments were made on this subject.
The Public Hearings were closed at 6:58pm.
Citizens Comments: None
Committee Reports:
Supervisor Bender: Town Clerk
Town Clerk, Heidi Levan spoke regarding the Town Clerk’s Office. The Town Clerk’s Office has been busy selling hunting licenses. The Town Clerk’s Office is getting ready for the 2021 Town & County tax season.
Councilman Bliek: Deputy Supervisor, Highway, Drainage, Water, Sewer
Councilman Bliek was unable to attend tonight’s meeting so no report was given.
Councilwoman Fisher: Parks, Recreation, Assessor
Councilwoman Fisher stated that Assessor, Dawn VanPatten has been busy with Agriculture Exemptions. Landowners must renew their agriculture exemption each year.
Councilwoman Smith: Public Safety, Judicial, Library, Cemetery
Councilwoman Smith stated that the Marion Court heard 23 cases in November 2020. Councilwoman Smith next stated that the Marion Library circulation is increasing once again. The Library is currently offering virtual story hours. A new story hour video is posted every Friday morning at 10am. The Pioneer Library System is now delivering materials from member libraries twice a week to the Marion Library. Councilwoman Smith stated she had nothing new to report regarding cemeteries.
Councilman Lonneville: Historian, Zoning & Planning.
Councilman Lonneville thanked Jeff Cragg and Duane Smeatin for installing the roof on the storage shed located at Jennie’s House. Councilman Lonneville also wanted to thank Mark & Caryn Devlin for the lighting of the Remembrance Tree at Jennie’s House. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a big tree lighting ceremony could not take place.
Councilman Lonneville next stated that the Marion Drainage Committee held a meeting on Thursday, December 10, 2020. The issue with the resident on Smith Road has now been resolved. The issued stemmed from a miscommunication.
Correspondence:
- Pomeroy Marker – Library & Town Hall
Public Hearing
- 6:30-Authorize Planning/Zoning Board proposed changes
- 6:30pm – Authorize the removal the Purebred/Kennel Licenses
2020 Committee Reports: Chair Co-chair
Town Clerk Jolene Bender Joan Fisher
Deputy Supervisor LaVerne Bliek
Water, Sewer LaVerne Bliek Jolene Bender
Public Safety, Judicial, Library Deborah Smith Joan Fisher
Parks, Recreation Joan Fisher Deborah Smith
Assessor Joan Fisher Deborah Smith
Historian, Zoning, Planning Ronald Lonneville Jolene Bender
Highway, Drainage LaVerne Bliek Ronald Lonneville
Cemetery Deborah Smith LaVerne Bliek
Reports:
- Town Clerk November 2020
- Financial Reports
- Operating Statement December 2020
- Money Market November 2020
- Trial Balance November 2020
- Marion Fire District November 2020
- Assessor November 2020
- Code Officer November 2020
- Library November 2020
- Dog Control November 2020-Not Avail.
- Court Reports
- Bonafede November 2020
- Bender November 2020
- Historian October – December 2020
Resolutions:
- Approve November 9th & 23rd Town Board Meeting Minutes
- Receive and File all Correspondence/Reports for December 14th, 2020
- Honoring the memory of Carolyn Adriaansen
- Resignation letter from Andrea Vandergrift
- Authorize Advertising for Position on Planning Board & Zoning Board
- Authorize 2021 Organizational Meeting
- Authorize Ashley Tack for the 2021 Baseball/Softball Coordinator Position
- Authorize Permit Fee Schedule
- Authorize Local Law #3-2020 Amend Marion Town Code -308-34 Planning Board/Zoning Board
- Authorize Local Law #4-2020 Amend Code of Marion Chapter – 117- Animals
- Payment of Claims
Resolution #12012020 Approve November 9th & 23rd Town Board Meeting Minutes
On a motion by Councilwoman Smith and seconded by Councilwoman Fisher
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Smith, Lonneville, Bender, Fisher
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED that the Marion Town Board approves the November 9th & 23rd Town Board meeting minutes.
Resolution #12022020 Receive and File all Correspondence/Reports for December 14, 2020
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Smith
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Smith, Lonneville, Bender, Fisher
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to receive and file all correspondence and reports for December 14th, 2020.
Resolution #12032020 Honoring the Memory of Carolyn Adriaansen
On a motion by Councilwoman Smith and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Long Roll:
Councilman Bliek – Absent
Councilman Lonneville – Aye
Councilwoman Fisher – Aye
Councilwoman Smith – Aye
Supervisor Bender – Aye
Ayes: 4
Abstained: 0
Nayes: 0
The following resolution was adopted
RESOLUTION HONORING THE MEMORY OF
Carolyn Adriaansen
WHEREAS, Carolyn Adriaansen who unselfishly dedicated many years of service to the Town of Marion with great distinction and success, died November 18, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn Adriaansen enriched the Town of Marion community by her tireless public service as a Town Historian from 1974 until 2016; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Marion hereby honors the memory of Carolyn Adriaansen for a life of outstanding service and extraordinary contributions to the Town of Marion; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be officially added to the minutes of the Town of Marion as a permanent record of the achievements and respect for one of the Town of Marion’s finest citizens, and that the original be presented to the family of Carolyn Adriaansen with sincere sympathy and appreciation.
Adopted this the 14th day of December 2020.
Jolene Bender, Supervisor___________________________
LaVerne Bliek, Councilman ___________________________
Joan Fisher, Councilwoman __________________________
Ronald Lonneville, Councilman ___________________________
Deborah Smith, Councilwoman______________________________
Resolution #12042020 Accept Resignation from Zoning Board Member, Andrea Vandergrift
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Smith
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Smith, Lonneville, Bender, Fisher
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
WHEREAS, Andrea Vandergrift has submitted her resignation from the Zoning Board; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board regretfully accepts said resignation effective immediately; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to send a copy of this resolution to Secretary of the Zoning Board and the Account/Audit Clerk.
Resolution #12052020 Authorize Advertising for Position on Planning Board & Zoning Board
On a motion by Councilwoman Fisher and seconded by Councilwoman Smith
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Smith, Lonneville, Bender, Fisher
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Clerk of the Board to advertise in the legal newspaper for the Town of Marion for applicants to fill a vacant position on the Planning Board and the Zoning Board. Applications are due in the Town Clerk’s Office by January 31, 2021 at 4:00 P.M.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to send a copy of this resolution to Secretary of the Zoning Board and the Account/Audit Clerk.
Resolution #12062020 Authorize 2021 Organizational Meeting
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Smith
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Smith, Lonneville, Bender, Fisher
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to advertise the following in the legal newspaper for the Town of Marion:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board will meet and hold the 2021 Organizational Meeting on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 6:30pm in the Marion Municipal Building, 3827 North Main Street, Marion, NY and;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board will meet on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 6:30pm in the Marion Municipal Building located at 3827 North Main Street, Marion, NY to conduct a Town Board Meeting and any other business that may come before the Board.
Resolution #12072020 Authorize Ashley Tack for the 2021 Baseball/Softball Coordinator Position
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Fisher
ADOPTED: Long Roll:
Councilman Bliek – Absent
Councilman Lonneville – Aye
Councilwoman Fisher – Aye
Councilwoman Smith – Aye
Supervisor Bender – Aye
Ayes: 4
Abstained: 0
Nayes: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes hiring Ashley Tack as a Part-Time Seasonal Employee, 2021 Baseball/Softball Coordinator appropriated from Account 73101.01.000.192 at remuneration not to exceed $1700.00; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Ashley Tack and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #12082020 Authorize Permit Fee Schedule
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Smith
ADOPTED: Long Roll:
Councilman Bliek – Absent
Councilman Lonneville – Aye
Councilwoman Fisher – Aye
Councilwoman Smith – Aye
Supervisor Bender – Aye
Ayes: 4
Abstained: 0
Nayes: 0
The following resolution was adopted
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk of the Town of Marion has recommended the following changes on the fee schedule for the Town of Marion; now
WHEREAS, the Town Board amends the fee schedule of the Town of Marion to be the following;
Dog Control Fees
Remove: Purebred License Spayed
Remove: Purebred License Un-Spayed
Increase: Unneutered male dog to $16 per dog
Increase: Unspayed female dog to $16 per dog
Increase: Neutered male dog to: $9 per dog
Increase: Spayed female dog to: $9 per dog
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board accepts the recommendation and adopts the attached fee schedule effective January 1, 2021; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Code Enforcement Officer, Chief Operator WWTP and the Town Clerk.
Resolution #12092020a Authorize Local Law #3-2020 Amend Marion Town Code – 308-34 Planning Board
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Smith
ADOPTED: Long Roll:
Councilman Bliek – Absent
Councilman Lonneville – Aye
Councilwoman Fisher – Aye
Councilwoman Smith – Aye
Supervisor Bender – Aye
Ayes: 4
Abstained: 0
Nayes: 0
The following resolution was adopted
WHEREAS, 308-34 Marion Planning Board
- Creation, appointment, and organization
(1) The Planning Board is established by the Marion Town Board and shall consist of seven (7) members appointed for terms as follows: one shall hold office for the term of one (1) year, one for the term of two (2) years, one for the term of three (3) years, one for the term of four (4) years, one for the term of five (5) years, one for the term of six (6) years, one for the term of seven (7) years.
Upon expiration of the term of each member, his/her reappointment or the appointment of his/her successor shall be for the term of seven years. If a vacancy shall occur, other than the expiration of the term, it shall be filled by the Town Board by appointment for the unexpired term. The Planning Board shall appoint a secretary and shall prescribe rules for the conduct of its affairs.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board would like to amend 308-34 to the following:
(1) The Planning Board is established by the Marion Town Board and shall consist of five (5) members appointed for terms as follows: one shall hold office for the term of one (1) year, one for the term of two (2) years, one for the term of three (3) years, one for the term of four (4) years, one for the term of five (5) years.
Upon expiration of the term of each member, his/her reappointment or the appointment of his/her successor shall be for the term of seven (7) years. If a vacancy shall occur, other than the expiration of the term, it shall be filled by the Town Board by appointment for the unexpired term. The Planning Board shall appoint a secretary and shall prescribe rules for the conduct of its affairs.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Angela Patterson, Duane Smeatin and the Principal Account Clerk
Resolution #12092020b Local Law #4-2020 Authorize Update of Current Zoning Board Member Term Expiration Dates
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Fisher
ADOPTED: Long Roll:
Councilman Bliek – Absent
Councilman Lonneville – Aye
Councilwoman Fisher – Aye
Councilwoman Smith – Aye
Supervisor Bender – Aye
Ayes: 4
Abstained: 0
Nayes: 0
The following resolution was adopted
WHEREAS, the current terms for the Town of Marion Zoning Board of Appeals members were reviewed, it has
come to our attention that the Board has multiple terms expiring at the same time. To resolve this issue
we would like to present the following changes below:
Member Current Term Expiration New Expiration Term
Gregory Bell 12/31/2023 12/31/2027
Martha Rich 12/31/2022 12/31/2026
Andrea Vandergrift 12/31/2020 12/31/2025
Mike Hershelman 12/31/2021 12/31/2024
Dan Sargent 12/31/2021 12/31/2023
Member Current Term Expiration New Expiration Term
John Lonneville 12/31/2023 12/31/2022
Zach Bartlett 12/31/2023 12/31/2021
Upon the expiration of the term of each member, his/her reappointment, or the appointment of his/her
successor shall be for the term of seven years. If a vacancy shall occur otherwise than by expiration of
term, it shall be filled by the Town Board by appointment for the unexpired term.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Angela Patterson, Duane Smeatin and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #12102020 Authorize Local Law #5-2020 Amend Code of Marion Chapter – 117- Animals
On a motion by Councilwoman Smith and seconded by Councilwoman Fisher
ADOPTED: Long Roll:
Councilman Bliek – Absent
Councilman Lonneville – Aye
Councilwoman Fisher – Aye
Councilwoman Smith – Aye
Supervisor Bender – Aye
Ayes: 4
Abstained: 0
Nayes: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, to Authorize the Marion Town Board to set a Public Hearing to amend the Code of The Town of Marion Chapter 117- Animals.
BE IT FURTHER the Code of the Town of Marion be Amended as follows:
Chapter 177-21 Purebred dog license.
The Marion Town Clerk’s Office shall no longer issue purebred or kennel licenses. All dogs shall be licensed individually in accordance with fees established; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Principal Account Clerk
Resolution #12112020 Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Smith
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Smith, Lonneville, Bender, Fisher
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted:
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 11,861.63
Highway 18,646.61
Library 10.87
Sewer 2,193.65
Street Lighting 0.00
Regional WWTP 0.00
Trust & Agency 0.00
Total $32,712.76
With no further business, on a motion by Councilwoman Fisher and seconded by Councilman Lonneville, Supervisor Bender closed the meeting at 7:35pm.
Next meetings are scheduled for:
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, December 28, 2020 @ 3pm
Meeting: Monday, January 4, 2021 @ 6:30pm
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Heidi M. Levan, Town Clerk/Clerk of the Board