TOWN BOARD Meeting Minutes
Marion Court Room
Monday, April 28, 2025
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on Monday, April 28, 2025 in the Marion Court Room.
Supervisor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm with a roll call done by Kimberly Williams, Deputy Clerk of the Board.
PRESENT: Summer Johnson, Supervisor
Michael Cramer, Councilman
Julie Herman, Councilwoman
Ronald Lonneville, Councilman
Margi Taber, Councilwoman
Absent:
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Jeff Craig, Chief Operator Marion Sewer Department; Theresa Kuhn; John Lonneville; Nancy Spinning; Marcia Lonneville; Penny & Gary Shaw; Tracy Whitney, Marion Library Director; Danielle & William Cooney; Debbie Smith; Joan Fisher; Monico Deyo; Casey Steiner.
Supervisor Johnson asked everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Hearing:
Cemetery Equipment Reserve – The public hearing was opened at 6:31 pm and the legal notice was read by Kimberly Williams, Deputy Clerk of the Board. Supervisor Johnson asked three times if anyone had any questions or concerns. There was no response from attendees, however; Supervisor Johnson did ask if the union contract was followed. Councilman Cramer confirmed yes it was. With no other concerns, the public hearing was closed by Supervisor Johnson at 6:32 pm.
Discussion:
- School Walking Fitness Program (Casey Steiner)
- Pioneer Gas Engine (Danielle Cooney)
- Job Descriptions – Baseball & Soccer Coordinators, Cleaner, Night Park Supervisor (Councilwoman Taber)
- Onboarding Checklist (Councilwoman Taber)
- Update on Signs at Light (Councilwoman Taber)
- Updating Comprehensive Plan Update (Supervisor Johnson)
- Library Meeting (Councilwoman Taber)
- Update on Meeting with Brian Manktelow (Councilwoman Taber)
Citizen Comments: None
Resolutions:
- Authorize hiring Charles Deridder for lawn care/maintenance at the Marion Cemetery
- Authorize hiring James Miller for lawn care/maintenance at the Marion Cemetery
- Authorize hiring Alan Cruz for lawn care/maintenance at the Marion Cemetery
- Authorize hiring Roger Ortiz for lawn care/maintenance at the Marion Cemetery
- Authorize the Supervisor to Renew a CD for the Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds
- Authorize purchase of John Deere X370 to be used at the cemetery
- Authorize fiscal year 2026 budget to include a 10% matching funds for the Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant (MPR), not to exceed $5,000
- Authorize Town Board to Sign Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Addendum #2
Resolution #415-2025 Authorize Hiring Charles DeRidder for 2025 Lawn Care/Maintenance at the Marion Cemetery
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 authorizes hiring Charles DeRidder for Lawn Care/Maintenance for the Marion Cemetery remuneration of $16.48/hour to be appropriated from account 88101.01.000.255; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the cemetery will be open May 1 through October 1; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Charles DeRidder and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #416-2025 Authorize Hiring James Miller for 2025 Lawn Care/Maintenance at the Marion Cemetery
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 hiring James Miller for Lawn Care/Maintenance for the Marion Cemetery remuneration of $16.48/hour to be appropriated from account 88101.01.000.255; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the cemetery will be open May 1 through October 1; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to James Miller and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #417-2025 Authorize Hiring Alan Cruz for 2025 Seasonal Lawn Care/Maintenance at the Marion Cemetery
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
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 Alan Cruz for 2025 seasonal Lawn Care/Maintenance for the Marion Cemetery remuneration of $15.50/hour to be appropriated from account 88101.01.000.255; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the cemetery will be open May 1 through October 1; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Alan Cruz and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #418-2025 Authorize Hiring Roger Ortiz for 2025 Seasonal Lawn Care/Maintenance at the Marion Cemetery
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman 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 authorizes Roger Ortiz for 2025 seasonal Lawn Care/Maintenance for the Marion Cemetery remuneration of $15.50/hour to be appropriated from account 88101.01.000.255; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the cemetery will be open May 1 through October 1; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Roger Ortiz and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #419-2025 Authorize the Supervisor to Renew a CD for the Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds of $15,200 into a 6 Month CD with Lyons National Bank at a Rate of 4.00%
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman 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.
WHEREAS, Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds were placed in a 6-month CD which needs to renewed; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion town board authorizes the Supervisor to renew a 6-month CD with Lyons National Bank at a rate of 4.00% in the amount of $15,200; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any amount above $15,200 be transferred to the Money Market account ending in 2628; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town of Marion directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #420-2025 Authorize Purchase of a New John Deere X370 Select Series Tractor with 42” Accel Deep for the Cemetery
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 approved.
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board duly held a public hearing for the appropriation of cemetery equipment reserve funds 230.01 to purchase a tractor; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Marion desires to purchase a new John Deere X370 Select Series Tractor with 42” Accel Deep off the NYS Contract #PC69683 now;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the purchase of a new John Deere X370 Select Series Tractor with 42” Accel Deep off the NYS Contract #PC69683 in the amount not to exceed $4,490 utilizing reserve funds and expensed out of 88102.01.000.004 and;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Landpro, Highway Superintendent, and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #421-2025 Authorize fiscal year 2026 budget to include a 10% matching funds for the Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant (MPR), not to exceed $5,000
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 approved.
WHEREAS, the supervisor is applying for the Unplug and Play Parks and Recreation Grant; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the town board Authorizes the fiscal year 2026 budget to include a 10% matching funds for the Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant (MPR), not to exceed $5,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Supervisor and Principal Account Clerk
Resolution #422-2025 Authorize Town Board to Sign Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Addendum No. 2
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman 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.
WHEREAS, the Town of Macedon, Town of Marion, Town of Palmyra, Town of Walworth and Village of Palmyra (collectively, the “Participating Municipalities”) and the Wayne County Water And Sewer Authority (the “Authority”) previously entered into that certain Amended And Restated Wastewater Treatment System Improvements And Services Agreement, dated and effective as of April 1, 2020 (the “2020 IMA”), which provides for the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a regional wastewater collection and treatment system (collectively, the “Project”) by the Authority for the benefit of the Participating Municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 IMA was modified by Addendum No. 1, dated and effective as of November 4, 2022, to, among other things, approve an increase in the estimated Project Cost to $110 Million, authorize the Authority to close on a Replacement Funding Package with EFC and proceed with implementation of the Project based on an extended Project schedule (the 2020 IMA as amended by Addendum No. 1, the “IMA”); and
WHEREAS, based on the current Project schedule, closing on the Permanent Project Financing and the need for the Authority to commence debt service payments to EFC in connection with the Permanent Project Financing have been extended with the result that (i) the Authority began collecting Capital Charges earlier than needed and (ii) the amount of Capital Charges that the Authority has collected and is currently holding exceeds the amount that is necessary for the current anticipated debt service schedule with EFC (collectively, “Excess Capital Charges”); and
WHEREAS, the Participating Municipalities have requested, and the Authority has agreed, with the consent of EFC and the approval of the Authority’s bond counsel, to refund to the Participating Municipalities a portion of the Excess Capital Charges collected to date, by entering into Addendum No. 2 to the IMA (a copy of which is attached to these Resolutions), with the intent that such amounts may be used by each of the Participating Municipalities to establish reserves for the payment of future Capital Charges; otherwise provide for the future payment of the cost of Required Repairs in excess of the applicable Funding Thresholds under their respective sewer system leases with the Authority; or for any other lawful municipal purpose consistent with the character of such funds and the manner in which they were billed and collected by each of the Participating Municipalities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver Addendum No. 2 to the IMA, to be effective June 1, 2025.
Additional Citizen Comments: None
With no further business, on a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer, Supervisor Johnson closed the meeting at 7:50 pm.
Next meetings are scheduled for:
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, May 12, 2025 @ 6:30 pm
Meeting/Workshop: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 @ 6:30 pm
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Kimberly A. Williams, Deputy Clerk of the Board