TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Marion Court Room

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the Marion Town Court Room.

Supervisor, Summer Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00pm 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 – Arrived at 6:15pm

ABSENT:

Others in Attendance: David & Kristen DeRoo; Nancy Spinning; Marcia Lonneville; Tracy Whitney, Marion Library Director; Steve Taber, Deputy Highway Superintendent; Jennifer Williams; Jamie Corteville; Joan Fisher; Steve Matteson; Glenn Ciripompa Jr.; Aaron Meyer; Lilly S. ; Kaydence; Hailley; Emman Whalen; Madelyn Frey; Madison Wagnor; Cohlton Pomerantz.

The Town Board discussed the 2026 budget from 6pm – 7pm with the following changes made to the tentative budget. All changes were made with a motion/second and long roll vote of the Town Board members. These changes will go into the Preliminary budget.

On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilman Lonneville, Line Item #14101.01.0.257 – Deputy Town Clerk #2 was increased to $3,000. The long roll vote was as follows: Supervisor Johnson – Naye. Councilwoman Herman – aye, Councilman Cramer – aye, Councilman Lonneville – aye, Councilwoman Taber – aye. The motion was passed 4 ayes to 1 nays.

On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilwoman Herman, Line Item #14204.01.0.0.000 – Attorney Contractual Expense was increased 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 #16204.01.0.018 – Building, Telephone was decreased to $3,000. 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 #50101.01.0.246 – Highway Vehicle Expense was increased to $780. 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 Councilwoman Herman and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #73101.01.0.083 – Summer Recreation Director was decreased to $7,500. 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, Line Item #73101.01.0.084 – Basketball Coordinator was increased to $1,500. 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 Councilwoman Taber and second by Councilman Lonneville, Line Item #xxxxx – Recreation Director was decreased to $15,000. The long roll vote was as follows: Supervisor Johnson – Naye. Councilwoman Herman – aye, Councilman Cramer – aye, Councilman Lonneville – aye, Councilwoman Taber – aye. The motion was passed 4 ayes to 1 nays.

The following budget lines were tabled until the October 20^th meeting:

13204.01.0.190 – Audit

14204.01.0.239 – General Code

16204.01.0.051 – Internet

16504.01.0.214 – Cable Vision Franchise to County

33104.01.0.000 – School Traffic Light

56504.01.0.216 – Sealing Parking Lots

Acknowledgements: Marion Events Organization – Fall Festival – Councilman Cramer

Marion Fire Department Open House – Councilman Cramer

Marion Historic Association Open House – Councilman Cramer

Thank you to Marion Businesses & Volunteer Groups

Correspondence: Email from Jennifer Williams regarding signs

Discussion:

2026 Budget
4087 N. Main Street – Supervisor Johnson
Sink Repair Town Park – Supervisor Johnson
RFP for Paving/Sealing – Supervisor Johnson

Citizen Comments: 5 people spoke during this time.

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

Zoning, Planning Michael Cramer Summer Johnson

Highway Summer Johnson Ronald Lonneville

Drainage Julie Herman Michael Cramer

Cemetery Michael Cramer Julie Herman

Code Enforcement Officer Ronald Lonneville

Reports:

Town Clerk – September 2025
Dog Report – September 2025
Supervisor
Money Market – September 2025
Operating Statement – As of 10/9/2025
Trial Balance – September 2025
Assessor – September 2025
Code Officer – September 2025
Cemetery – September 2025
Justice
Bonafede – September 2025
Bender – September 2025
Dog Control – September 2025
Planning/Zoning Board – September 2025
Library – September 16, 2025
Parks & Rec Advisory – N/A
Bicentennial Minutes – N/A
WCWSA – September 23, 2025
Wayne County 911 – N/A
Marion Fire District – August 12, 2025
Town & County Tax Collection Report – N/A
Historian Report – N/A

Resolutions:

Accept Town Board Meeting Minutes for September 8^th, 22^nd & 30^th , 2025
Award RFP for Sink Repair at the Town Park to Jim Burgio Plumbing.
Amend Resolution #812-2025 Town Park bathroom door
Amend Resolution #912-2025 Payment of Claims
Payment of Claims
Amend Resolution #510-2025 Authorize Hiring Human Resource Officer David Hou
Authorize Removal of Sewer Unit and Debt Service for 4087 N. Main Street.
Authorize Subsidiary Transfer

Resolution #1001-2025 Accept Town Board Meetings Minutes for September 8^th, 22^nd and 30^th 2025

On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville

ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Taber, Lonneville, Cramer, Johnson

Nays: 0

The following resolution was approved.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board accepts the September 8^th, 22^nd and 30^th , 2025 Town Board meeting minutes.

Resolution #1002-2025 Authorize Hiring Jim Burgio Plumbing at the Marion Town Park

On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman

ADOPTED: Ayes 4

Nays 1

Long Roll:

Councilwoman Herman – Aye

Councilman Lonneville – Aye

Councilwoman Taber – Aye

Councilman Cramer – Aye

Supervisor Johnson – Naye

The following resolution was approved

WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board sent out three Request for Proposal to have the sink repaired in the kitchen at the Marion Town Park; and

BE IT RESOLVED, the Town of Marion received 1 proposals; and

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the hiring of Jim Burgio Plumbing for the amount not to exceed $1,150 to be taken from account # 71102.01.0.063 at the amount of $500 and $650 to be taken 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 #1003-2025 Amend Resolution #812-2025 Authorize Town Board to send an RFP Repair the Outdoor Bathroom Door and Lock in the Marion Town Park Pavilion A

On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilman Lonneville

ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Taber, Lonneville, Cramer, Johnson

Nays: 0

The following resolution was approved.

WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board needs to have repairs made to the Outdoor access Bathroom to repair the door and lock at the Marion Town Park in Pavilion A; and

BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes to send out an RFP to have repairs made to the outside access bathroom door at the Marion Town Park with estimates to be returned no later than November 11, 2025; 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 #1004-2025 Amend Resolution #912-2025 Payment of Claims

On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilman Cramer

ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Taber, Lonneville, Cramer, Johnson

Nays: 0

The following resolution was approved.

WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board needs to amend resolution #912-2025 to remove John L. Castelli, Gone Crusin’ Car Show refund of $250; and

BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the Principal Account Clerk to void the check that was written for Mr. Castelli and transfer $250 back to Money Market savings account; 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 #1005-2025 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 $ 15,763.00 Voucher #’s: 20579, 20587, 20588, 20590-20596, 20598-20602, 20605-20609, 20617-20621, 20630-20631, 20633-20635, 20637-20640, 20644-20650, 20652-20656, 20660-20673, 20680-20683, 20685-20689.

Highway $ 40,983.20 Voucher #’s : 20580-20586, 20610-20616, 20623-20629, 20635-20636, 20638-20639, 20641-20643, 20651, 20657-20659, 20666, 20674, 20678, 20684.

Library $ 2,742.48 Voucher #’s: 20597, 20604, 20666, 20674, 20683, 20685, 20686.

Water $ 522.00 Voucher #: 20589

Sewer $ 4,348.23 Voucher #’s: 20603, 20622, 20633, 20639, 20683, 20685-20686, 20688.

Street Lighting $ 3,995.28 Voucher #’s: 20683, 20686

Trust & Agency $ 1,912.75 Voucher #’s: 20632, 20635,20666, 20675-20677, 20679.

Total $ 70,266.94

Resolution #1006-2025 Amend Resolution #510-2025 Authorize Hiring Human Resource Attorney David Hou

On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman

ADOPTED: Ayes 4

Nays 0

Abstained: 1

Long Roll:

Councilwoman Herman – Aye

Councilman Lonneville – Aye

Councilwoman Taber – Aye

Councilman Cramer – Aye

Supervisor Johnson – Abstained

The following resolution was approved

WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board authorizes the hiring of Human Resource Attorney, David Hou from Bond, Schoeneck and King to perform an impartial investigation of the complaint received by the Town of Marion; and

BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the payment of $280.00 per hour to be expensed from 14204.01.0.000 to be taken from unappropriated fund balance, to perform investigation and provide a report to the Marion Town Board upon completion 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 David Hou

Resolution #1007-2025 Authorize Change in Sewer Unit Charges for 4087 North Main Street

On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilman Lonneville

ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Taber, Lonneville, Cramer, Johnson

Nays: 0

The following resolution was approved.

WHEREAS, the Town of Marion has received notification from Wayne County Water & Sewer Authority, that the building located at 4087 North Main Street no longer has a water connection and should no longer be charged a base rate for Sewer and any debt services; and

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the change in unit charges for the Property located at 4087 North Main Street to be zero; and

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Natalie Bauer, Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority, Code Enforcement Officer and the Town Assessor.

Resolution #1008-2025 Authorize Subsidiary Transfer

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.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the following subsidiary transfer:

WHEREAS, park tractor gasoline expense was taken out of account #71104.01.000.044 – gas & electric; and

BE IT RESOLVED, the board approves a subsidiary transfer to account #71104.01.000.066 in the amount of $475.80; 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.

Additional Citizen Comments: None

Executive Session: The Town Board went into Executive Session on a motion from Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer at 7:35pm to discuss employment history of a particular person. The executive session was closed at 8:14pm on a motion from Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer.

With no further business, on a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman, Supervisor Johnson closed the meeting at 8:15pm.

Next Meeting Dates:

Monday, October 20, 2025 – Town Board Meeting at 6pm

Monday, October 27, 2025 – Town Board Meeting at 6pm

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Heidi M. Levan, Town Clerk/Clerk of the Board

10.14.2025 Town Board Meeting Minutes