TOWN BOARD Meeting Minutes
Marion Court Room
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at the Marion Court Room.
Supervisor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6pm and asked the Clerk of the Board to give a roll call.
PRESENT: Summer Johnson, Supervisor
Michael Cramer, Councilman
Julie Herman, Councilwoman
Ronald Lonneville, Councilman
Margi Taber, Councilwoman
ABSENT:
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Jeff Cragg, Chief Operator Marion Sewer Department; Marcia Lonneville; Gary & Penny Shaw; Sarah Griffin; Barb Schoonerman; Joan Fisher; Collin Van Laeken, Western Wayne Ambulance; Tyle Bielec, Western Wayne Ambulance; Cody Szatkowski, Western Wayne Ambulance; Tim Boerman, Highway Superintendent (arrived at 6:35pm).
Supervisor Johnson asked everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance.
Budget Workshop: 6pm
The Town Board discussed the 2025 budget. The following changes were made:
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilwoman Taber, Line Item #16204.01.0.050– Renovations was increased to $1,000. The long roll vote was as follows: Supervisor Johnson – aye. Councilwoman Herman – aye, Councilman Cramer – aye, Councilman Lonneville – aye, Councilwoman Taber – aye. The motion was passed 5 ayes to 0 nays.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #75102.01.0.00 – Equipment Historian was removed. The long roll vote was as follows: Supervisor Johnson – aye. Councilwoman Herman – aye, Councilman Cramer – aye, Councilman Lonneville – aye, Councilwoman Taber – aye. The motion was passed 5 ayes to 0 nays.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #51104.03.0.060– Highway Uniforms was increased from $2,300 to $4,000. The long roll vote was as follows: Supervisor Johnson – aye. Councilwoman Herman – aye, Councilman Cramer – aye, Councilman Lonneville – aye, Councilwoman Taber – aye. The motion was passed 5 ayes to 0 nays.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #19104.01.0.00 – Liability Insurance was increased from $36,500 to $43,500. The long roll vote was as follows: Supervisor Johnson – aye. Councilwoman Herman – aye, Councilman Cramer – aye, Councilman Lonneville – aye, Councilwoman Taber – aye. The motion was passed 5 ayes to 0 nays.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilman Cramer, the following was taken from the fund balance to balance the budget. General fund, $225,000. Highway fund, $85,000. Library $5,000. The long roll vote was as follows: Supervisor Johnson – aye. Councilwoman Herman – aye, Councilman Cramer – aye, Councilman Lonneville – aye, Councilwoman Taber – aye. The motion was passed 5 ayes to 0 nays.
Guest:
Collin Van Laeken – EMS Manager | Western Wayne Ambulance
Acknowledgments:
- Joe Bovet, for his community service at the town park(Presented by S. Johnson)
- Peter Hillings and Stonehedge Cafe(Presented by R. Lonneville)
Discussion:
- Public Safety, Highway and P&R (Presented by M. Taber)
- Fall/Winter Town Park rentals (Presented by H. Levan)
- Live Streaming (Presented by S. Johnson)
- Procurement/RFP process (Presented by S. Johnson)
- Information from the Attorney regarding Recreation nonprofit (Presented by S. Johnson)
- AAU Basketball Insurance (Presented by S. Johnson)
- Moving Code Enforcement Clerk’s location(Presented by R. Lonnerville)
- Bicentennial Committee Budget (Presented by H. Levan)
Correspondence:
- Parks & Recreation Advisory Board E-Mail
- Planning Board Member
Citizen Comments:
1 citizen spoke during this time of the meeting.
Committees: Chair Co-Chair
Deputy Supervisor Michael Cramer
Town Clerk Julie Herman Summer Johnson
Water, Sewer Ronald Lonneville Margi Taber
Public Safety Summer Johnson
Judicial Margi Taber Julie Herman
Library Margi Taber
Parks, Recreation Margi Taber Summer Johnson
Assessor Ronald Lonneville
Historian Julie Herman Ronald Lonneville
Zoning, Planning Michael Cramer Summer Johnson
Highway Summer Johnson Ronald Lonneville
Drainage Julie Herman
Cemetery Michael Cramer Julie Herman
Code Enforcement Officer Ronald Lonneville Michael Cramer
Reports:
- Town Clerk
- Supervisor
- Money Market
- Operating Statement
- Trial Balance
- Marion Fire District
- Assessor
- Code Officer
- WCWSA
- Dog Control
- Justice
- Bonafede
- Bender
- Planning/Zoning Board
- Sheriff
- Cemetery
- Library
- Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Resolutions:
- Accept Town Board Meeting Minutes for September 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th, 2024
- Authorize Closing of Streets within the Hamlet for Holiday Parade December 14, 2024
- Adopt Tentative Budget
- Authorize Supervisor and Highway Superintendent to Sign Battery Disconnect Switch Compliance Document
- Authorize Appointment of Derrek Goers to the Planning Board for a 7 Year Term
- Amend the Town of Marion Employee Handbook Section 806 Medical Insurance
- Set Public Hearing for the Approval of a Cable Television Agreement Between Spectrum Northeast LLC and the Town of Marion
- Set Budget Public Hearing
- Payment of Claims
- Pre-Payment of Claims
Resolution #10012024 Accept Town Board Meeting Minutes for September 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th, 2024
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Cramer, Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board accepts the September 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th, 2024 Town Board meeting minutes.
Resolution #10022024 Authorize Closing of Streets within the Hamlet for Holiday Parade December 14, 2024
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Cramer, Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board hereby requests the following streets to be fully closed to all traffic on Saturday December 14, 2024 from 5:45p.m. – 7 p.m. The following streets will be open to local holiday parade only.
North Main Street from Park Drive to South Main Street, South Main Street from North Main Street to Mill Street, Newark-Marion/Mill Street from Smith Road to South Main Street; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to send a copy of this resolution to E911, Marion Fire Department, Western Wayne Ambulance, Marion Fire District, Seneca Foods, Marion Post Office, Wayne County Highway Department, Wayne County Sheriff, NYS Police Substation, Williamson, Local businesses, Chief Operator WWTP, Nutall – Brad Person, Marion Highway Department, Marion School District and Marion Bus Garage
Resolution #10032024 Adopt Tentative Budget
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4
Nays: 1
Long Roll:
Councilman Cramer – Aye
Councilwoman Herman – Aye
Councilman Lonneville – Aye
Councilwoman Taber – Aye
Supervisor Johnson – Naye
The following resolution was approved.
WHEREAS, the 2025 Tentative Budget has been reviewed by the Marion Town Board,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board approves the Tentative Budget for 2025 which now becomes the Preliminary Budget with the following changes:
| Account # | Name | Tentative Budget | Changes made |
| 10101.01.0.011 | Town Board – Cont.: Advertising | $0 | $4,194 |
| 10104.01.0.003 | Town Board – Advertising | $500 | $450 |
| 10104.01.0.006 | Town Board – Dues | $1,200 | $1,100 |
| 10104.01.0.026 | Town Board – Website emails | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| 11101.01.0.009 | Justice – Court Clerk | $25,818 | $26,593 |
| 11104.01.0.053 | Justice – Copies | $100 | $200 |
| 12201.01.0.021 | Supervisor – Account Clerk | $54,840 | $56,485 |
| 12201.01.0.022 | Supervisor – Budget Officer | $800 | $730 |
| 12201.01.0.249 | Supervisor – Clerk Town Hall | $13,658 | $14,068 |
| 13551.01.0.023 | Assessor – PT Clerk | $12,413 | $12,786 |
| 14101.01.0.000 | Town Clerk – PS | $51,907 | $49,966 |
| 16201.01.0.041 | Buildings – Cleaner | $2,418 | $2,758 |
| 16204.01.0.048 | Buildings – Water/Sewer | $2,700 | $3,000 |
| 71102.01.0.021 | Parks – Civic Rec software | $10,000 | $0 |
| 71102.01.0.063 | Parks – Kitchen Equipment | $0 | $500 |
| 14101.01.0.036 | Deputy Town Clerk #1 | $10,228 | $10,741 |
| 14101.01.0.257 | Deputy Town Clerk #2 | $10,741 | |
| 73101.01.0.082 | Youth Programs – Night Park Super | $2,000 | $2,060 |
| 73101.01.0.083 | Youth Programs – Summer Rec Direc | $5,000 | $5,150 |
| 73101.01.0.191 | Youth Programs – Soccer Coord | $2,000 | $2,575 |
| 73101.01.0.192 | Youth Programs – Baseball coord | $2,000 | $2,575 |
| 73101.01.0.218 | Youth Programs – Adult Rec | $100 | $500 |
| 75101.01.0.000 | Historian – PS | $5,000 | $5,139 |
| 75104.01.0.004 | Historian – Misc Ed. Projects | $100 | $910 |
| 75104.01.0.015 | Historian – Publications | $100 | $300 |
| 75104.01.0.029 | Historian – Software | $0 | $400 |
| 75104.01.0.237 | Historian – Bicent. Committee | $500 | $12,000 |
| 75204.01.0.042 | Museum – Building Maint. | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| 75504.01.0.098 | Celebrations – American Legion | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| 75504.01.0.099 | Celebrations – Senior Citizen Club | $0 | $500 |
| 80101.01.0.102 | Zoning – CEO Secretary | $10,046 | $10,348 |
| 80101.01.0.100 | Zoning – CEO PS | $29,120 | $29,994 |
| 80101.01.0.005 | Zoning – Postage | $146 | $200 |
| 80101.01.0.016 | Zoning-Seminars/Education | $500 | $300 |
| 80104.01.0.101 | Zoning Board – Secretary | $3,723 | $3,835 |
| 80104.01.0.103 | Zoning Board – Members | $2,400 | $2,472 |
| 80201.01.0.109 | Planning Board – Secretary | $3,723 | $3,835 |
| 80201.01.0.110 | Planning Board – Members | $2,400 | $2,472 |
| 88101.01.0.250 | Cemetery – TC | $1,000 | $3,090 |
| 88101.01.0.251 | Cemetery – Deputy TC #1 | $0 | $2,060 |
| 88101.01.0.252 | Cemetery – Deputy TC #2 | $0 | $2,060 |
| 88101.01.0.253 | Cemeteries – Accounting Salary | $0 | $3,090 |
| 88101.01.0.254 | Cemeteries – Maintenance Super | $1,000 | $3,090 |
| 88104.01.0.00 | Cemeteries – Abandon Cem. | $2,730 | $2,880 |
| 88104.01.0.142 | Cemeteries – Tree Work | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| 90608.01 | Employee Hospital Insurance | $88,144 | $95,254 |
| 99509.01 | Reserve Transfer – Park Building | $0 | $2,000 |
| 99509.01 | Reserve Transfer – Lawn Mower Cem | $5,000 | $5,200 |
| 85104.01.0.232 | Community Beaut. – Mainstreet land | $1,800 | $1,865 |
| 88102.01.0.004 | Cemeteries – Equipment | $4,500 | $500 |
| 88102.01.0.012 | Cemeteries – Equipment Repair | $1,000 | |
| 88102.01.0.258 | Cemeteries – Foundations | $9,000 | |
| 51104.03.0.124 | Highway – Stone | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| 51104.03.0.125 | Highway – Striping | $8,000 | $9,000 |
| 51304.03.0.134 | Highway – Cleaning Materials | $200 | $0 |
| 51304.03.0.138 | Highway – Shop Supplies | $5,000 | $5,500 |
| 90608.03 | Highway – Hospital Insurance | $65,000 | $67,759 |
| 90608.05 | Library – Hospital Insurance | $22,760 | $24,682 |
| 83101.06.0.000 | Water – PS | $1,901 | $1,958 |
| 81101.07.0.000 | Sewer – PS | $750 | $773 |
| 90608.07 | Sewer – Hospital Insurance | $16,257 | $16,840 |
| 81304.07.0.004 | Sewer – misc. | $15,000 | $24,700 |
| 81304.07.0.012 | Sewer – Equipment Repairs | $1,000 | $6,000 |
| 81304.07.0.042 | Sewer-Building repairs | $0 | $451 |
| 81304.07.0.044 | Sewer- Gas & Electric | $15,000 | $32,710 |
| 81304.07.0.066 | Sewer – Trans/Gasoline | $2,000 | $2,600 |
| 81304.07.0.135 | Sewer – Diesel Fuel | $400 | $600 |
| 81304.07.0.163 | Sewer- Contractor | $1,635 | $1,835 |
| 81304.07.0.164 | Sewer – Heat | $2,500 | $3,600 |
| 81304.07.0.165 | Sewer – Lab Cert/DEC charges | $1,635 | $5,600 |
| 81304.07.0.167 | Sewer – Maintenance Supplies | $200 | $400 |
| 81304.07.0.169 | Sewer – Special Clothing | $0 | $200 |
| 81304.07.0.173 | Sewer – Gas for Lagoon | $6,582 | $6,822 |
| 35101.01.0.0 | Dog Control Officer | $8,917 | $9,185 |
| 40201.01.0.0 | Registrar | $700 | $683 |
| 40201.01.0.229 | Deputy Registrar | $500 | $515 |
| 50101.01.0.058 | Highway Superintendent | $67,538 | $69,564 |
| 50101.01.0.059 | Highway Clerk | $9,108 | $9,381 |
| 16201.01.0.159 | Outside Maint. | $4,786 | $5,000 |
| 71101.01.0.041 | Park Cleaner | $1,545 | $1,591 |
| 16204.01.0.050 | Renovations | $0.00 | $1,000 |
| 19104.01.0.000 | Liability Insurance | $36,500 | $43,500 |
| 75102.01.0.000 | Historian – Equipment | $200 | 0 |
| 51104.03.0.060 | Highway – Uniforms | $2,300 | $4,000 |
Resolution #10042024 Authorize Supervisor and Highway Superintendent to Sign Battery Disconnect Switch Compliance Document
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilman Cramer
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Cramer, Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
WHEREAS, NYMIR is requiring that all medium and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment have Master Battery Disconnect switches installed; and
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board authorizes the Supervisor and the Highway Superintendent to sign the battery disconnect switch compliance document stating these are installed on our equipment; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Timothy Boerman and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #10052024 Authorize Appointment of Derrek Goers to the Planning Board for a 7 Year Term
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Long Roll:
Councilman Cramer – Aye
Councilwoman Herman – Aye
Councilman Lonneville – Aye
Councilwoman Taber – Aye
Supervisor Johnson – Aye
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the appointment of Derrek Goers as a Planning Board Member for a 7 year term beginning January 1, 2025 and expires on 12/31/2031;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Adrienne Compton, Fred Walker, Derrek Goers and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #10062024 Amend the Town of Marion Employee Handbook Section 806 Medical Insurance
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Long Roll:
Councilman Cramer – Aye
Councilwoman Herman – Aye
Councilman Lonneville – Aye
Councilwoman Taber – Aye
Supervisor Johnson – Aye
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board amends the Town of Marion Employee Handbook Section 806, Medical Insurance; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Marion will contribute an amount not to exceed $1637.12 per month per employee starting January 1, 2025. This is for all union and non-union employees.
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 #10072024 Set Public Hearing for the Approval of a Cable Television Agreement Between Spectrum Northeast LLC and the Town of Marion
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Cramer, Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board will set a Public Hearing for the Approval of a Cable Television Agreement between Spectrum Northeast LLC and the Town of Marion for Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 6:30PM; 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.
Resolution #10082024 Set Budget Public Hearing
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilman Cramer
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Long Roll:
Councilman Cramer – Aye
Councilwoman Herman – Aye
Councilman Lonneville – Aye
Councilwoman Taber – Aye
Supervisor Johnson – Aye
The following resolution was approved.
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:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Preliminary budget for the Town of Marion, New York, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025, has been completed and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office of the Town of Marion, where it is available for inspection by any interested persons at all reasonable hours; and;
FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Marion will meet, and review said budget and hold a Public Hearing on October 28, 2024 @ 6 PM at the Marion Court Room, 3825 N. Main Street, Marion, New York, at which time and place any persons may be heard in favor or against any items;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law, the proposed salaries of the following officers are hereby specified as follows:
Highway Superintendent $69,564
Town Clerk $ 49,966
Registrar of Vital Statistics $ 683
Town Justice – (2) each @ $16,315
Supervisor $32,701
Budget Officer $ 730.
Councilman – (4) each @ $ 5,358
Deputy Supervisor $ 1,126
AND BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to all Department Heads.
Resolution #10092024 Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Cramer, Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson
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 $50,876.12
Highway $124,774.90
Library $2,253.98
Water $0.00
Sewer $9,512.05
Street Lighting $874.90
Trust & Agency $2,044.96
Total $190,336.91
Resolution #10102024 Prepayment of Claims
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Cramer, Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson
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 $747.05
Highway $0.00
Library $114.41
Water $0.00
Sewer $894.81
Street Lighting $78.10
Total $1,834.37
Additional Citizen Comments – No one spoke at this time.
On a motion from Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer, the Town Board entered into executive session to discuss a personal issue at 8:14pm. The Board closed executive session at 8:30pm
With no further business, on a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilman Cramer, Supervisor Johnson closed the meeting at 8:30pm.
Next meetings are scheduled for:
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, October 28, 2024 @ 6pm
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, November 11, 2024 @ 6:30pm
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Heidi M. Levan, Clerk of the Board