TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Marion Court Room
Monday, October 20, 2025
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on Monday, October 20, 2025 at the Marion Town Court Room.
Supervisor, Summer Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:03pm 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 6:03pm and left at 8:45pm
ABSENT:
Others in Attendance: David & Kristy DeRoo; Marcia Lonneville; Tracy Whitney, Marion Library Director; Jennifer Williams; Theresa Kuhn; Jamie Corteville; Steve Taber, Deputy Highway Superintendent; John Lonneville; Casey Carpenter; Adam Hoffman.
Acknowledgements: None
Correspondence: None
Citizen Comments: 2 residents spoke during this time.
Discussion:
2026 Tentative Budget
The following were changes made to the 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 Councilwoman Taber and second by Councilman Lonneville, Line Item #75504.01.0.099 – Senior Citizen Club was increased to $1,200. 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 #75504.01.0.099 – Senior Citizen Club was moved to Adult Recreation account # 71104.01.0.099 . The long roll vote was as follows: Supervisor Johnson – Naye. Councilwoman Herman – aye, Councilman Cramer – aye, Councilman Lonneville – naye, Councilwoman Taber – aye. The motion was passed 3 ayes to 2 nays.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #80101.01.0.005 – CEO – Postage was increased to $375. 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 #80102.01.0.029 – CEO – Software/WLB was increased to $955. 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 #80104.01.0.101 – Zoning Board – Secretary was increased to $3,950. 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 #80201.01.0.109 – Planning Board – Secretary was increased to $3,950. 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 Lonneville, Line Item #88101.01.0.250 – Cemeteries – Town Clerk was increased to $3,180. 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 Councilwoman Herman and second by Councilman Lonneville, Line Item #88101.01.0.253 – Cemeteries – Account Clerk was increased to $3,180. 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 Councilwoman Herman and second by Councilman Lonneville, Line Item #88101.01.0.254 – Cemeteries – Maintenance Supervisor was increased to $3,180. 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 #99509.01 – Reserve Transfer – (Driveway Sealing) was increased to $8,000. 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 Supervisor Johnson and second by Councilman Lonneville, Line Item #51104.03.0.121 – Highway –oil was decreased to $116,000. 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 #51104.03.0.123– Highway –Culverts/Pipes was increased to $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.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #51104.03.0.125– Highway –Striping was increased to $12,000. 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 Supervisor Johnson and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #51124.03.0.004– Highway –Misc. 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 Councilwoman Herman, Line Item #51124.03.0.065– Highway –Equipment Rental was decrease to $800. The long roll vote was as follows: Supervisor Johnson – aye. Councilwoman Herman – aye, Councilman Cramer – aye, Councilman Lonneville – aye, Councilwoman Taber – Abstained. The motion was passed 4 ayes to 0 nays.
On a Motion from Supervisor Johnson and second by Councilwoman Herman, Line Item #51124.03.0.123– Highway –Pipe was decrease to $0. The long roll vote was as follows: Supervisor Johnson – aye. Councilwoman Herman – aye, Councilman Cramer – aye, Councilman Lonneville – aye, Councilwoman Taber – Abstained. The motion was passed 4 ayes to 0 nays.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilwoman Herman, Line Item #51124.03.0.129– Highway –Wedging/Aprons was increased to $3000. The long roll vote was as follows: Supervisor Johnson – aye. Councilwoman Herman – aye, Councilman Cramer – aye, Councilman Lonneville – aye, Councilwoman Taber – Abstained. The motion was passed 4 ayes to 0 nays.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #51302.03.0.131– Highway –Blades was increased to $7,500. The long roll vote was as follows: Supervisor Johnson – aye. Councilwoman Herman – aye, Councilman Cramer – aye, Councilman Lonneville – aye, Councilwoman Taber – Abstained. The motion was passed 3 ayes to 1 nays.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilwoman Herman, Line Item #51302.03.0.132– Highway –Tires was increased to $6,500. The long roll vote was as follows: Supervisor Johnson – aye. Councilwoman Herman – aye, Councilman Cramer – aye, Councilman Lonneville – aye, Councilwoman Taber – Abstained. The motion was passed 4 ayes to 0 nays.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #51304.03.0.012– Highway –Equipment Repair was increased to $45,000. The long roll vote was as follows: Supervisor Johnson – naye. Councilwoman Herman – aye, Councilman Cramer – aye, Councilman Lonneville – aye, Councilwoman Taber – Abstained. The motion was passed 3 ayes to 1 nays.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilman Lonneville, Line Item #51304.03.0.135– Highway –Diesel was increased to $55,000. The long roll vote was as follows: Supervisor Johnson – naye. Councilwoman Herman – aye, Councilman Cramer – aye, Councilman Lonneville – aye, Councilwoman Taber – Abstained. The motion was passed 3 ayes to 1 nays.
On a Motion from Councilwoman Herman and second by Councilman Lonneville, Line Item #51304.03.0.136– Highway –Gas was increased to $3,000. The long roll vote was as follows: Supervisor Johnson – aye. Councilwoman Herman – aye, Councilman Cramer – aye, Councilman Lonneville – aye, Councilwoman Taber – Abstained. The motion was passed 4 ayes to 0 nays.
On a Motion from Councilwoman Herman and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #51304.03.0.137– Highway –Grease was increased to $0. The long roll vote was as follows: Supervisor Johnson – aye. Councilwoman Herman – aye, Councilman Cramer – aye, Councilman Lonneville – aye, Councilwoman Taber – Abstained. The motion was passed 4 ayes to 0 nays.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #51424.03.0.144– Highway –Salt was increased to $200,000. The long roll vote was as follows: Supervisor Johnson – naye. Councilwoman Herman – aye, Councilman Cramer – aye, Councilman Lonneville – aye, Councilwoman Taber – Abstained. The motion was passed 3 ayes to 1 nays.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilman Lonneville, Line Item #51424.03.0.145– Highway –Sand was increased to $25,000. The long roll vote was as follows: Supervisor Johnson – aye. Councilwoman Herman – aye, Councilman Cramer – aye, Councilman Lonneville – aye, Councilwoman Taber – Abstained. The motion was passed 4 ayes to 0 nays.
On a Motion from Supervisor Johnson and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #83101.06.0.000– Water – Personal was decreased to $0. 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 4 ayes to 0 nays
On a Motion from Supervisor Johnson and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #81304.07.0.004– Sewer – Misc was decreased to $0. 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 4 ayes to 0 nays
On a Motion from Supervisor Johnson and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #81304.07.0.042– Sewer – Building Repairs was increased to $20,000. 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 4 ayes to 0 nays
On a Motion from Councilwoman Herman and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #19104.07.0.000– Sewer – Insurance was increased to $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 4 ayes to 0 nays
On a Motion from Supervisor Johnson and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #19104.01.0.000–Insurance was increased to $47,740,000. 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 4 ayes to 0 nays
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #16504.0.0.214– Cable-Vision Franchise was increased to $1,300. 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 4 ayes to 0 nays
On a Motion from Councilwoman Herman and second by Councilman Lonneville, Line Item #33104.01.0.0.00 School Light decreased to $1,200. 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 4 ayes to 0 nays
On a Motion from Supervisor Johnson and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #75104.01.0.237 Historian – Bicentennial was increased 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 4 ayes to 0 nays
On a Motion from Supervisor Johnson and second by Councilwoman Herman, Line Item #19104.05.0.000– Library Insurance was increased to $1,587. 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 4 ayes to 0 nays
On a Motion from Supervisor Johnson and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item numbers #51101.03.0.112-.116 Highway Personal was decreased to $63,752 each. 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 4 ayes to 0 nays
A discussion took place regarding fund balances. For the 2026 budget the general fund balance will be $230,000 and the Highway fund balance will be $90,000.
Resolutions:
- Adopt Tentative Budget
- Set Budget Public Hearing
Resolution #1009-2025 Adopt Tentative Budget
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilman Cramer
VOTE: 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.
WHEREAS, the 2026 Tentative Budget has been reviewed by the Marion Town Board,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board approves the Tentative Budget for 2026 which now becomes the Preliminary Budget with the following changes:
| Account # | Name | Tentative Budget | Changes made |
| 10101.01.0.002 | Town Board – Social Media/Website | $3,000 | $3,500 |
| 11101.01.0.239 | Justice – Deputy Court Clerk | $6,000 | $0 |
| 12201.01.0.260 | Supervisor – PT Senior Personnel Clerk | $24,152 | $0 |
| 12202.01.0.024 | Supervisor – Software | $1,500 | $2,595 |
| 12204.01.0.025 | Supervisor – Computer Supplies | $200 | $1,200 |
| 12204.01.0.108 | Supervisor – Cell Phone Supervisor/Clerk | 0 | $300 |
| 14101.01.0.036 | Town Clerk – Full Time Deputy TC | $31,688 | $32,110 |
| 14104.01.0.016 | Town Clerk – Seminars/schooling | $1,200 | $2,000 |
| 14104.01.0.004 | Town Clerk – Misc. (Line removed) | $0 | $0 |
| 14104.01.0.028 | Town Clerk – Office Supplies | $500 | $1,000 |
| 16204.01.0.052 | Buildings – Security System | $600 | $800 |
| 51324.01.0.004 | Highway – Misc. (Line removed) | $200 | 0 |
| 71104.01.0.004 | Town Park – Misc. (Line Removed) | 0 | 0 |
| 71104.01.0.078 | Town Park – Insect Control | $0 | $800 |
| 71104.01.0.075 | Town Park – Various Improvements | $200 | $700 |
| 73101.01.0.192 | Youth Programs – Baseball Coordinator | $2,652 | $3,000 |
| 73101.01.0.261 | Youth Programs – PT Recreation Director | 0 | $15,000 |
| 75101.01.0.000 | Historian | $5,293 | $2,500 |
| 75104.01.0.004 | Historian – Education Project | $910 | $500 |
| 75104.01.0.028 | Historian – Office Supplies | $400 | $200 |
| 14101.01.0.257 | Town Clerk – 2nd Deputy Town Clerk | 0 | $3,000 |
| 14204.01.0.000 | Attorney | $3,000 | $4,000 |
| 16204.01.0.018 | Building – Telephone | $3,500 | $3,000 |
| 50101.01.0.246 | Highway – Vehicle Expense | 0 | $780 |
| 73101.01.0.083 | Youth Programs – Summer Rec. Director | $10,000 | $7,500 |
| 73101.01.0.084 | Youth Program – Basketball Coord. | $1,030 | $1,500 |
| 75504.01.0.099 | Celebrations -Senior Citizen Club | $500.00 | $1,200.00 |
| 75004.01.0.099 | Celebrations – Senior Citizen Club moved | $1,200.00 | 0.00 |
| 71104.01.0.099 | Adult Recreation – Senior Citizen Club | 0 | $1,200.00 |
| 80101.01.0.005 | CEO- Postage | $200 | $375 |
| 80102.01.0.029 | CEO- WLB/Software | 0 | $955 |
| 80104.01.0.101 | Zoning Board – Secretary | $3,835 | $3,950 |
| 80201.01.0.109 | Planning Board – Secretary | $3,835 | $3,950 |
| 88101.01.0.250 | Cemeteries- Town Clerk | $3,090 | $3,180 |
| 88101.01.0.253 | Cemeteries – Account Clerk | 0 | $3,180 |
| 88101.01.0.254 | Cemeteries – Maintenance Supervisor | $3,090 | $3,180 |
| 99509.01 | Reserve Fund – Driveway Sealing | $1,000 | $8,000 |
| 51104.03.0.121 | Highway – Oil | $170,000 | $116,000 |
| 51104.03.0.123 | Highway – Culvert/Pipes | 0 | $5,000 |
| 51104.03.0.125 | Highway – Striping | $9,000 | $12,000 |
| 51124.03.0.065 | Highway – Equipment Rental | $1,000 | $800 |
| 51124.03.0.123 | Highway – Pipes | $5,000 | 0 |
| 51124.03.0.129 | Highway – Wedging/Aprons | 0 | $3,000 |
| 51302.03.0.131 | Highway – Blades | $2,500 | $7,500 |
| 51302.03.0.132 | Highway – Tires | $5,000 | $6,500 |
| 51304.03.0.012 | Highway – Equipment Repair | $35,000 | $45,000 |
| 51304.03.0.135 | Highway – Diesel | $45,000 | $55,000 |
| 51304.03.0.136 | Highway – Gas | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| 51424.03.0.144 | Highway – Salt | $190,000 | $200,000 |
| 51304.03.0.137 | Highway – Grease | $250 | 0 |
| 51424.03.0145 | Highway – Sand | $20,000 | $25,000 |
| 83101.06.0.000 | Water – Personal Services | $1,958 | 0 |
| 81304.07.0.004 | Sewer – Misc. | $20,000 | 0 |
| 81304.07.0.042 | Sewer – Building Repair | 0 | $20,000 |
| 19104.07.0.000 | Sewer – Insurance | 0 | $5,000 |
| 19104.01.0.000 | Insurance | 0 | $47,740 |
| 16504.0.0.214 | Cablevision – Franchise | 0 | $1,300 |
| 33104.01.0.0 | Traffic Control -School Lights | $2,000 | $1,200 |
| 75104.01.0.237 | Bicentennial Committee | $5,000 | $7,500 |
| 19104.05.0.000 | Library Insurance | 0 | $1,587 |
| 51101.03.0.112 | Highway – Personal Services | $63,877 | $63,752 |
| 51101.03.0.113 | Highway – Personal Services | $63,877 | $63,752 |
| 51101.03.0.114 | Highway – Personal Services | $63,877 | $63,752 |
| 51101.03.0.115 | Highway – Personal Services | $63,877 | $63,752 |
| 51101.03.0.115 | Highway – Personal Services | $63,877 | $63,752 |
Resolution #1010-2025 Set Budget Public Hearing
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilman Cramer
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Cramer, Johnson
Nays: 0
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, 2026, 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 November 3, 2025 @ 6:30 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 $71,651
Town Clerk $ 51,465
Registrar of Vital Statistics $ 700
Town Justice – (2) each @ $16,315
Supervisor $33,682
Budget Officer $ 752
Councilman – (4) each @ $ 5,518
Deputy Supervisor $ 1,160
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.
Additional Citizen Comments: 2 people spoke during this time.
Executive Session: The Town Board went into Executive Session on a motion from Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman at 8:26pm to Union Contract negotiations. The executive session was closed at 9:13pm.
The Town Board went back into regular session at 9:14pm to discuss the 2026 budget.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer, Supervisor Johnson closed the meeting at 9:35pm.
Next meetings are scheduled for:
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, October 27, 2025 @ 6pm
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, November 3, 2025 @ 6:30pm
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Heidi M. Levan, Clerk of the Board