TOWN BOARD Meeting Minutes
Marion Municipal Room
Monday, October 23, 2023
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on Monday, October 23, 2023 at the Marion Municipal Room.
Supervisor Bender called the meeting to order at 6:28pm and asked the Clerk of the Board to give a roll call.
PRESENT: Julie Herman, Councilwoman
Michael Cramer, Councilman – Via Speaker Phone
Ronald Lonneville, Councilman
LaVerne Bliek, Councilman
Jolene Bender, Supervisor
ABSENT:
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Jeff Cragg, Chief Wastewater Treatment Operator; Caryn Devlin, Historian; Margi Taber; Dawn Van Patten, Assessor; Leah Boerman; Ethan Welch; Mia Hosbach; Payton Walters; Noah Luckman; Marcia Lonneville; Alexis Velte; Bradley Leno; Liam Phelps; Oren Welch; Jacob Williams; Abigail Marotta; Alexandria Anderson.
Supervisor Bender asked everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance.
Supervisor Bender read the following statement:
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If after the Town Board has finished their business, each person in attendance who wishes to speak will be given 3 minutes at the end of the meeting to speak on only topics discussed at the evenings meeting.
If after the Town Board has finished their business, each person in attendance who wishes to speak will be given minutes at the end of the meeting to speak on only topics discussed at the evening meeting.
Discussion:
- Town Projects
Councilman Lonneville thanked the Marion Historic Association for another great Haunting in the Hamlet event. There were 112 attendees and 25 students participated in this event. All proceeds go to the Marion Historic Association Scholarship Fund. Next Councilman Lonneville thanked the Wayne County Bicentennial committee for another free music event. The Fiddlers of the Genesee performed at the Marion High School on Sunday, October 22 in a very full auditorium.
Councilman Lonneville spoke next regarding the Town Hall projects. The exterior trim work painting is getting done this week and after that the new awnings will be installed. The back of the Town Court siding is currently being worked on. The damage was greater than originally thought.
Councilman Cramer stated the new upgraded cameras at the town park will be installed on November 3rd.
- Low Income Senior Exemption Options
Assessor Dawn VanPatten explained that the State of New York has some new Low Income Senior Exemptions. Ms. VanPatten suggested that the Town Board stay with the changes that were made earlier this year.
- Cold War Veteran Exemptions
Assessor Dawn VanPatten stated there is a husband and wife that would like the Town of Marion to consider including a ‘Cold War’ veteran exemption for Town & County Taxes. This would only affect the Town part of the tax bill and not the county. Ms. VanPatten stated the Town of Williamson does offer a ‘Cold War’ veteran exemption at 15%. The Town Board discussed this and would also like to know how to proceed to allow for ‘Cold War’ veterans to receive this exemption. Town Clerk, Heidi Levan will work with Dawn VanPatten on this project.
Citizens Comments: None
Resolutions:
- Award Contract to RD Clingerman to Paint Upper Soffits on Town Hall
- Award Contract to RD Clingerman to Paint all New Windows at the Town Hall
- Payment of Claims
Resolution #1021-23 Award Contract to RD Clingerman to Paint Upper Soffits on Town Hall
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilman Cramer
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Cramer, Lonneville, Bliek, Bender, Herman
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
WHEREAS, the Town of Marion sent out an RFP to Paint the Upper Soffits on the Town Hall; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Marion received 1 bid; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board awards the contract to RD Clingerman to paint the upper soffits at the Town Hall to be expensed out of 16204.01.000.050 not to exceed $2275.00 – Building Renovations; and.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to RD Clingerman and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #1022-23 Award Contract to RD Clingerman to Paint all New Windows at the Town Hall
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Cramer, Lonneville, Bliek, Bender, Herman
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
WHEREAS, the Town of Marion sent out an RFP to Paint the new windows on the Town Hall; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Marion received 1 bid; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board awards the contract to RD Clingerman to paint all new windows at the Town Hall to be expensed out of 16204.01.000.050 not to exceed $2775.00– Building Renovations; and.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to RD Clingerman and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #1023-23 Adopt Tentative Budget
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilman Bliek
ADOPTED: Long Roll:
Councilman Bliek – Aye
Councilman Lonneville – Aye
Councilwoman Herman – Aye
Councilman Cramer – Aye
Supervisor Bender – Aye
Ayes: 5
Abstained: 0
Nayes: 0
The following resolution was adopted
Whereas, the 2024 Tentative Budget has been reviewed by the Marion Town Board,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board approves the Tentative Budget for 2024 which now becomes the Preliminary Budget with the following changes:
| Column1 | Column2 | Column3 | Column4 |
| Account # | category | Starting Tentative Amount | Current amount in Budget |
| 10104.01.000.003 | Town Board – Cont.: Advertising | $ 1,000 | $ 500 |
| 11104.01.000.004 | Justice – Misc. | $ 500 | $ 300 |
| 13554.01.000.005 | Assessor: Postage | $ 1,000 | $ 100 |
| 19904.01.000.000 | Contractual – Contingency | $ 12,000 | $ 6,000 |
| 40101.01.000.000 | Board of Health – Health Officer | $ 1,046 | $ – |
| 71102.01.000.063 | Parks – Equipment: Kitchen Equip. | $ 250 | $ – |
| 73101.01.000.080 | Youth Programs – Counselors | $ 18,000 | $ – |
| 73101.01.000.081 | Youth Programs – Head Counselors | $ 3,500 | $ – |
| 73101.01.000.083 | Youth Programs – Summer Rec. Dir | $ 5,000 | $ – |
| 73101.01.000.191 | Youth Programs – Soccer Coord. | $ 2,000 | $ 2,500 |
| 73101.01.000.192 | Youth Programs – Baseball Coord. | $ 2,000 | $ 2,500 |
| 73101.01.000.218 | Adult Recreation | $ – | $ 500 |
| 75102.01.000.000 | Historian: Acquisitions | $ 400 | $ – |
| 75204.01.000.096 | Building Improvements – Addition | $ 6,000 | $ – |
| 80101.01.000.005 | CEO: Postage | $ 200 | $ 175 |
| 80101.01.000.105 | CEO: Legal Fees | $ 2,500 | $ 2,000 |
| 85104.01.000.000 | Comm. Beautification – Flowers | $ 800 | $ 900 |
| 99509.01.000.000 | Reserve Transfer (Lawnmower) | $ 3,000 | $ 7,000 |
| 51104.03.000.060 | Highway – Uniforms | $ 2,500 | $ 2,000 |
| 51124.03.000.128 | Highway – Guard Rail | $ 10,000 | $ 8,000 |
| 51124.03.000.130 | Highway – Road Reconstruction | $ 250,000 | $ 200,000 |
| 51302.03.000.131 | Highway – Blades | $ 6,000 | $ 5,000 |
| 51302.03.000.133 | Highway – Loader/Truck Sweeper | $ 160,000 | $ – |
| 2770.03 | Misc. Tax Stabilization | $ – | $ 10,000 |
| 81301.07.000.160 | Sewer – Personal Service (Jeff) | $ 61,697 | $ 64,697 |
| 90308.01.000.000 | Employee Benefits: Social Security | $ 31,097 | $ 29,452 |
| 90358.01.000.000 | Employee Benefits: Medicare | $ 7,273 | $ 6,888 |
| 90308.07.000.000 | Sewer -Benefits: Social Security | $ 3,918 | $ 4,104 |
| 90358.07.000.000 | Sewer – Benefits: Medicare | $ 916 | $ 960 |
| 85404.10.000.174 | Drainage: Projects | $ 30,000 | $ 10,000 |
| 88104.39.000.005 | Cemetery: Postage | $ 250 | $ 100 |
| 88104.39.000.029 | Cemetery: Software | $ 24,000 | $ 5,000 |
| 90108.39.000.000 | Cemetery: Retirement | $ 3,000 | $ 2,500 |
| 88104.39.000.254 | Cemetery: Maintenance Person | $ 52,000 | $ 3,000 |
| 90308.39.000.000 | Cemetery: Social Security | $ 5,518 | $ 2,480 |
| 90358.39.000.000 | Cemetery: Medicare | $ 1,291 | $ 580 |
| 90608.39.000.000 | Cemetery: Hospital Insurance | $ 15,632 | $ – |
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.
Resolution #1024-23 Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilman Bliek and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Cramer, Lonneville, Bliek, Bender, Herman
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 12,090.26
Highway 76,505.41
Total 88,595.67
Resolution #1025-23 Accept Resignation of Dawn VanPatten, Marion Assessor
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Bender, Lonneville, Herman, Cramer, Bliek
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
WHEREAS, Marion Assessor, Dawn VanPatten has submitted her resignation from the Town of Marion effective December 29, 2023; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board regretfully accepts the resignation of Dawn VanPatten effective, December 29, 2023; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Dawn VanPatten and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #1026-23 Authorize Advertising for Assessor
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Bender, Lonneville, Herman, Cramer, Bliek
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
WHEREAS, The Town of Marion has a vacancy for Assessor; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Clerk of the Board to advertise for a part time Assessor position; and
BE IT RESOLVED, applications may be picked up at the Marion Town Clerk’s Office and returned by November 17, 2023 at 4pm, and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Principal Account Clerk.
The Town Board went into executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person on a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman at 6:50 pm.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman, Supervisor Bender closed the meeting at 7:06pm.
Next meetings are scheduled for:
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, October 30, 2023 @ 6:30pm
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, November 13, 2023 @ 6:30pm
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Heidi M. Levan, Clerk of the Board