TOWN BOARD Meeting Notes
Marion Municipal Building
Monday, February 13, 2023
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Marion Municipal Room.
Supervisor Bender called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm with a roll call done by Heidi Levan, Clerk of the Board.
PRESENT: LaVerne Bliek, Councilman
Ronald Lonneville, Councilman
Julie Herman, Councilwoman
Michael Cramer, Councilman
Absent: Jolene Bender, Supervisor
IN PERSON ATTENDANCE: Caryn Devlin; John Lonneville; Ashley Tack; Angela Parker; Justin Starks; Samantha Starks. Highway Superintendent, Tim Boerman was called and placed on speaker phone during the public hearing regarding Highway equipment reserves only.
Councilman Bliek asked everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Hearing:
- Eligibility Levels Real Property Tax Exemption for Persons Over 65
- Appropriate from Highway Equipment Reserve
First Public Hearing regarding Real Property Tax Exemption opened up at 6:33pm. The Clerk of the Board asked the audience if they had any questions or concerns, 3 times with no one asking any questions, the Public hearing was closed at 6:35pm on a motion from Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman and approved with all ayes in the room.
The second Public Hearing regarding the appropriation from Highway Equipment Reserve fund opened at 6:35pm. An attendee asked what a ‘Highway Reserve Fund’ was and why was it being used. Councilman Lonneville explained what the funds were and how they can be used. The Clerk of the Board asked if there were any more questions. After asking 3 times with no one asking anymore questions, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:43pm on a motion from Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilman Lonneville.
Discussion:
- Cyber Insurance
The Town Board discussed the Cyber Security Insurance proposal and asked to have insurance representative, Tim Cleary attend the next Town Board meeting to explain and discussed this proposal. Clerk of the Board, Heidi Levan will ask Principal Account Clerk, Kathy Cauwels to arrange this meeting.
- Park Rules & Regulations Estimate – Heidi
Town Clerk, Heidi Levan presented the Town Board with updated Town Park rules and regulations for them to review. The Town Board was happy with the updated paperwork. Ms. Levan also asked to purchase corkboards, easels, and sign holders for the Town Park. The board agreed to this, and Ms. Levan will order the needed supplies. Councilwoman Herman spoke next on purchasing a ‘Hotplate’ and microwave for the main pavilion. The Town Board agreed to this request. Ms. Levan will also take care of ordering these supplies.
- Night Park Supervisor – Baseball
Councilwoman Herman spoke next regarding baseball, soccer and night park supervisor. Ashley Tack will be the baseball coordinator but is unable to coordinate soccer due to other family commitments. A discussion took place in regard to baseball/softball. Ms. Tack asked the Town Board if the following information was ok. T-Ball will be held one night a week and cost $40, Grasshoppers will be held two nights a week and cost $40, Travel Team will cost $75 and Softball will only be for U12 grades 3rd – 6th, no modified players will be allowed to play softball. The Town Board was happy with all of this information. The Marion Highway Department will prepare the fields. Ms. Tack will look into registration dates and locations for registration. Once all information is obtained, Town Clerk, Heidi Levan will post the information to the Town’s social media pages.
Town Business:
Councilman Lonneville reviewed the projects being completed within the Town buildings. The Town Hall has painting that needs to be completed, ceiling to be hung, new lights and a window for the Assessor’s office. The Town Park has the drywall hung in the ladies restroom, painting and plumbing to be completed in the near future. Two new windows and ceiling fans will be installed this spring.
Councilman Lonneville spoke next regarding ARPA funds. The Town Hall and Municipal rooms will soon be getting a new security system. Councilman Lonneville is still waiting on Nutrien to decide if they will be donating a piece of land to the Town of Marion beside the Town Park.
Councilman Lonneville spoke next concerning the Town of Marion Comprehensive plan. Councilman Cramer has asked if this could be updated, Councilman Lonneville stated he is still waiting on the Planning Committee to form a committee for this task.
Councilman Lonneville also asked when will the flowers on main street be ordered?
Citizens Comments: Ashley Tack asked about a budget for baseball equipment and supplies. Councilwoman Herman stated it was $3,000 for equipment and $850 for umpires.
Committee Reports:
Supervisor Bender: Assessor, Zoning, Planning
Supervisor Bender did not attend the meeting, so no reports were given.
Councilman Bliek: Deputy Supervisor, Highway, Drainage, Water, Sewer
Councilman Bliek stated that there is nothing new to report for Water. Councilman Bliek did state that the new joint Wastewater Treatment plant has broken ground in Palmyra. Councilman Bliek stated the Highway Department has been busy working on equipment during this mild winter. Drainage work has started at the Town Park. Councilman Bliek also stated a new streetlight has been installed on the corner of Russell Rd. and East Williamson Road.
Councilman Lonneville: Historian, Public Safety
Councilman Lonneville stated the old burnt-out laundromat on North Main Street will be taken down in the new few weeks. Councilman Lonneville also asked about a house covered in tarps on North Main Street that has not had any work done to it. This is a safety hazard and needs to be addressed. Councilman Lonneville has been working with Code Enforcement Officer, Darin Arrington to resolve this hazard. Councilman Lonneville next stated the electrical work at Jennie’s House is now completed and plumbing work is being done next. Historian Caryn Devlin stated the Wayne County bicentennial will have opening ceremonies in Lyons on April 11, 2023. There will also be a Gala on May 13th at Carey Lake in Walworth and tickets will soon be available for purchase.
Councilwoman Herman: Parks, Recreation, Town Clerk, Library
Town Clerk, Heidi Levan stated the Town Clerk’s Office is very busy collecting Town & County taxes and at this time, 85% of taxes have been collected. Councilwoman Herman next stated the Marion Library had a water leak in the library due to a burst pipe. Councilwoman Herman thanked the Marion Fire Department for their help removing water in the community room and Marion Sewer Department Chief Operator Jeff Cragg for his help coordinating clean up. Mr. Cragg fixed the burst pipe in the wall. Councilwoman Herman also stated that painting of the fascia on the Marion Library exterior needs to done.
Councilman Cramer: Drainage, Judicial, Cemetery, Code Enforcement
Councilman Cramer stated that Marion courts have been steady and are starting to get busy again. Councilman Cramer stated the first class of training for new Code Enforcement Officer, Daren Arrington has been completed, Mr. Arrington will take his test for this class on Wednesday, February 15th. More training will be done in the near future. Councilman Lonneville stated he has spoken to Daren Arrington in regard to 911 calls. Mr. Arrington has now provided 911 with the correct phone number he can be reached at after hours.
Correspondence: None
Reports:
- Town Clerk January 2023
- Accounting
- Money Market January 2023
- Operating Statement February 2023
- Trial Balance January 2023
- Marion Fire District January 2023
- Assessor N/A
- Code Officer January 2023
- Library January 2023
- Dog Control N/A
- Justice
- Bonafede January 2023
- Bender January 2023
- Planning/Zoning Board N/A
10.Sheriff January 2023
11.Historian N/A
Resolutions:
- Approve Town Board Meeting Minutes January 3rd, 9th, and 23rd
- Receive and File all Correspondence/Reports for February 13th, 2023
- Adopt Local Law #3-2023 – Revised Schedule of Income Eligibility Levels For the Town Of Marion Real Property Tax Exemption For Persons Sixty-Five Years Of Age Or Older
- Resolution to Authorize Highway Superintendent to Attend Advocacy Day 2023, Albany, New York
- Agreement to Spend Highway Funds
- Authorize Appropriation of Highway Reserve Funds to purchase Equipment.
- Payment of Claims
Resolution #202-23 Approve Town Board Meeting Minutes January 3rd, 9th and 23rd, 2023
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Bliek, Lonneville, Herman, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board approves January 3rd, 9th and 23rd, 2023 Town Board meeting minutes.
Resolution #203-23 Receive and File all Correspondence/Reports for February 13th, 2023
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Bliek, Lonneville, Herman, Cramer
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 February 9th 2023.
Resolution #204-23 Adopting Local Law #3-2023 Revised Schedule of Income Eligibility Levels For the Town Of Marion Real Property Tax Exemption For Persons Sixty-Five Years Of Age Or Older
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilman Cramer
ADOPTED: Long Roll:
Councilman Lonneville – Aye
Councilwoman Cramer – Aye
Councilwoman Herman – Aye
Councilman Bliek – Aye
Ayes: 4
Abstained: 0
Nayes: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the provisions of Section 467 of the Real Property Tax
Law, that the Town Board of the Town of Marion has duly held a public hearing on
the adoption of the following revised schedule of maximum income eligibility levels
for the Town real property tax exemption for persons sixty-five (65) years of age or
older;
BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law, that the
following schedule of maximum income exemption eligibility levels is hereby
approved and adopted:
Annual Income Range Exemption Percentage
Annual Income Range Exemption Percentage
$16,100 or less 50% exemption
More than $16,100.01, but less than $17,099 45% exemption
$17,099, or more, but less than $18,100 40% exemption
$18,100 or more, but less than $19,100 35% exemption
$19,100 or more, but less than $20,000 30% exemption
$20,000 or more, but less than $20,900 25% exemption
$20,900 or more, but less than $21,800 20% exemption
$21,800 or more, but less than $22,700 15% exemption
$22,700 or more, but less than $23,600 10% exemption
$23,600 or more, but less than $24,500 5% exemption
$24,500 or more Not Eligible
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately and shall apply to assessment rolls prepared based on taxable status dates occurring on or after January 1, 2023.
Resolution #205-23 Resolution to Authorize Highway Superintendent to Attend Advocacy Day 2023, Albany, New York
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilman Cramer
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Bliek, Lonneville, Herman, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
WHEREAS, the Advocacy Day Grass Roots Campaign 2023 will be conducted at the Albany Hilton Hotel in Albany, New York on March 7 and 8, 2023.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes Timothy Boerman, Town of Marion Highway Superintendent, to attend above mentioned Advocacy Day Grass Roots Campaign 2023, and
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the expenses incurred for registration, travel, lodging and meals will be paid by the Town of Marion and be appropriated from Account #50104.01.0.016 at a cost not to exceed the budgeted amount.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a passed copy of this resolution to Timothy Boerman, Highway Superintendent and the Account Clerk.
Resolution #206-23 Agreement to Spend Highway Funds
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilman Cramer
ADOPTED: Long Roll:
Councilman Lonneville – Aye
Councilwoman Cramer – Aye
Councilwoman Herman – Aye
Councilman Bliek – Aye
Ayes: 4
Abstained: 0
Nayes: 0
The following resolution was adopted
TOWN OF ___Marion ______________
COUNTY OF ___Wayne________________
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 284 of the Highway Law, we agree that moneys levied and collected for the repair of improvements on highways, and received from the state for repair and improvement of highways shall be expended as follows:
GENERAL REPAIRS. The sum of $ 160,531.00 may be expended for general repairs upon 45.88 miles of town highways, including sluices, culverts and bridges having a span of less than five feet and boardwalks or the renewals thereof.
IMPROVEMENTS. The following sums shall be set aside to be expended for the improvement of town highways:
(a) On the road commencing at _VARIOUS TOWN HIGHWAYS__ ___________
And leading to __________________________, a distance of __6_____miles,
There shall be expended not over the sum of $_345,950.00__________________
Type___RS-2 _____ Width of Traveled Surface ___ 21 ft.______________
Thickness____________________ ___________ __________________________
__________________________________________________________________
(b) On the road commencing at ___________________________________________
And leading to ___________________________, a distance of __________miles,
There shall be expended not over the sum of $____________________________
Type ____________________ Width of Traveled Surface ___________________
Thickness_________________ Subbase_________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
(c) On the road commencing at ___________________________________________
And leading to ___________________________, a distance of __________miles,
There shall be expended not over the sum of $____________________________
Type ____________________ Width of Traveled Surface ___________________
Thickness_________________ Subbase_________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Moneys set aside for such improvements shall not be expended, nor shall any work be
undertaken on such improvements, until the County Superintendent approves the plans, specifications and estimates for such construction.
This agreement shall take effect when it is approved by the County Highway Superintendent of Highways.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a passed copy of this resolution to Timothy Boerman, Highway Superintendent and the Account Clerk.
Resolution #207-23 Authorize Appropriation of Highway Reserve Funds to purchase Equipment
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Long Roll:
Councilman Lonneville – Aye
Councilwoman Cramer – Aye
Councilwoman Herman – Aye
Councilman Bliek – Aye
Ayes: 4
Abstained: 0
Nayes: 0
The following resolution was adopted
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board duly held a public hearing on February 13; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board approves highway equipment reserve funds to purchase equipment not to exceed $26,750 to be expensed out of 51302.03.000.133; and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a passed copy of this resolution to Timothy Boerman, Highway Superintendent and the Account Clerk.
Resolution #208-23 Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Bliek, Lonneville, Herman, Cramer
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 80,633.43
Highway 296,575.33
Library 7,444.49
Water 3,371.13
Sewer 20,171.01
Street Lighting 2,354.12
Arbor Road Water District 2,369.80
Town of Arcadia Water District 9,747.00
Trust & Agency 182.40
Total $422,848.71
Additional Citizen Comments – None
With no further business, on a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer, Councilman Lonneville closed the meeting at 8:05pm.
Next meetings are scheduled for:
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, February 27, 2023 @ 6:30pm
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, March 13, 2023 @ 6:30pm
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Heidi M. Levan, Clerk of the Board