TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Marion Court Room
Monday, May 12, 2025
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on Monday, May 12, 2025 at the Marion Town Court Room.
Supervisor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30pm 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, Marion Wastewater Treatment Plant Chief Operator; Tracy Whitney, Marion Public Library Director; Marcia Lonneville; Theresa Kuhn; Gina Southcott; Penny Shaw; Gary Shaw; Nicole Sipple; Rob Marshall; Nancy Spinning; John Lonneville; David DeRoo, Marion Highway Department; Kirsten DeRoo; Mary Feshea; Debbie Smith; Linda Haskins; Joanna Meyer; Barb Schoonerman; Bill Norberg; Kerry Sargent; Baylee Scheuer; Ron Kirsop, OWWL Library System; Piety Exler, OWWL Library System; Joan Fisher; Christian Lopez Dennis; Samantha Buss; Debi Christie; Melanie Rivera; Marc Swan; Gail Stoddard; Jennifer Williams; Casey Carpenter, Times of Wayne County.
Supervisor Johnson asked everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance.
Guest: OWWL Executive Director, Ronald Kirsop
Mr. Kirsop explained to the Town Board and to all the attendees that the Marion Public Library is looking to change the way funding is handled for the library. The Marion Library Board is looking to move forward with a 414 Referendum that would place the library budget on the ballot in November for the General Election. This would allow the taxpayers to determine the budget and not the Town of Marion Board members. Mr. Kirsop is happy to answer any questions that residents have regarding this proposition.
Acknowledgements:
- Marion Highway Department, Spring Clean Up (Councilman Lonneville)
- Dana Luckman for the donation for Mulch (Councilman Lonneville)
- New Marion Events Organization for the Spring Market (Councilman Lonneville)
- Marion Historic Association Clean up at museum (Councilman Lonneville)
- Marion Fire Department, beautiful tribute to Bill Murphy (Councilman Lonneville)
- Justin Minier, Baseball Coordinator for a great Opening Day (Councilman Cramer)
- Park & Recreation Advisory Board for continued work (Councilman Cramer)
Public Hearing: None
Correspondence:
- Letter from United Union of Roofers Waterproofers & Allied Workers (On file)
- Letter of Complaint, on file at the Town Clerk’s Office (Supervisor Johnson)
Discussion:
- Part-time maintenance job description/role (Supervisor Johnson)
- Website Design and Data (Supervisor Johnson)
- Sewer Treatment Project Lease Agreement (Supervisor Johnson)
- Planning Board Code Amendments (Supervisor Johnson)
- CEO and Williamson Planning (Supervisor Johnson)
Citizen Comments:
One resident asked that there was a way to pay dog renewal fees online, Town Clerk Heidi Levan stated there is a way and she would be happy to show the resident after the meeting.
One resident asked if a copy of the letter of complaint from Supervisor Johnson was available for anyone to read. The answer was yes, it will be on file at the Town Clerk’s office.
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 – April 2025
- Supervisor
- Money Market –April 2025
- Operating Statement – As of 5/12/2025
- Trial Balance – April 30, 2025
- Marion Fire District –March 11, 2025
- Assessor – April 2025
- Code Officer –April 2025
- WCWSA – Draft meeting minutes April 22, 2025
- Dog Control – April 2025
- Justice
- Bonafede – April 2025
- Bender – April 2025
- Planning/Zoning Board –April 2025
- Wayne County 911 – April 2025
- Cemetery – March 2025
- Library – April 22, 2025
- Parks & Rec Advisory – April 9th, 2025 meeting minutes
- Bicentennial Minutes – April 21, 2025
- Town & County Tax Collection Report – N/A
- Historian Report – N/A
Resolutions:
- Accept Town Board Meetings Minutes for April 14th & 28th, 2025
- Authorize Supervisor to begin bargaining negotiations
- Authorize Town of Marion to sign Lease Agreement with WCWSA
- Authorization the formation of a Comprehensive Plan Committee
- Authorize Supervisor to sign 2025 Wayne County Mowing Contract
- Authorize the Western Wayne Ambulance to cover Marion for 911 calls
- Payment of Claims
Resolution #501-2025 Accept Town Board Meetings Minutes for April 14 and 28th, 2025
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 accepts the April 14th and 28th, 2025 Town Board meeting minutes.
Resolution #502-2025 Authorize Supervisor to begin Union Bargaining Negotiations
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
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.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board authorizes the Marion Town Supervisor to begin bargaining negotiations between the Town of Marion and the United Union of Roofers, Water proofers and Allied Workers, Local 22 Rochester, NY, and Marion Highway Union Sewart and;
WHEREAS, this agreement will be active for the term of two years starting January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2027 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, Marion Highway Superintendent, United Union of Roofers, Water proofers and Allied Workers, Local 22 Rochester, NY and the Account/Audit Clerk.
Resolution #503-2025 Authorize Town of Marion to Sign Lease Agreement with Wayne County Water & Sewer Authority
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
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.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board authorizes the Town of Marion to sign the Lease Agreement between the Town of Marion and the Wayne County Water & Sewer Authority, a public benefit corporation, with offices at 3377 Daansen Rd., Walworth, NY on behalf of the Marion Sewer District No. 1 and the Hamlet of Marion Sewer District and;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to WCWSA and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #504-2025 Authorize Town of Marion to form a Comprehensive Plan Committee
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Cramer, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board is aware of the ever changing needs of the Town of Marion; and
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board desires to keep an up to date growth plan for the Town of Marion; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes a committee be formed for two years and referred to as the Marion Comprehensive Plan Committee to prepare a Comprehensive Plan; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Comprehensive Plan Committee members are to be comprised a diverse group of people both in backgrounds and professions of 5 to 7 people, not to exceed 9 people and;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Comprehensive Plan Committee shall meet monthly and provide monthly reports to the Marion Town Board and;
BE IT RESOLVED, that each member is a volunteer ;and
AND BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Principal Account Clerk, Supervisor and Planning and Zoning Board members.
Resolution #505-2025 Authorize Supervisor to Sign Wayne County Mowing Contract for 2025
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
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.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign the attached 2025 contract with Wayne County Public Works – Mowing; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the County of Wayne, Marion Highway Superintendent, and Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #506-2025 Authorize Western Wayne Ambulance to provide primary service calls for the Town of Marion
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
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.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes Western Wayne Ambulance to provide primary service related coverage for the Town of Marion and;
BE IT RESOLVED, that these calls will be initially dispatched by 911 for the Town of Marion and it’s legal boundaries and;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the County of Wayne Emergency 911, Western Wayne Ambulance, Marion Supervisor, and Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #507-2025 Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Taber, 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 $ 42,574.38
Highway $ 35,312.26
Library $ 2,618.72
Water $ 517.50
Sewer $ 5,087.47
Street Lighting $ 1,791.27
Trust & Agency $ 1,962.84
Total $ 89,864.44
Additional Citizen Comments:
One resident spoke and asked about having holiday lights in the Marion Town Park. Resident was advised to speak to the Marion Events Organization. Another suggestion (requested a few years by another resident/business owner) is Holiday Trees at the Town Park.
One resident spoke regarding Western Wayne Ambulance and Wayne County Ambulance and asked why the Town was supporting a higher billed ambulance service.
One resident asked if paving on Main Street could be done after school lets out each day instead of during the regular school days, based on smell. Another resident stated paving would disrupt school for the elementary students especially if it’s hot and they need to open windows and cant due to the smell.
One resident spoke regarding the old cold storage building on Cemetery Lane. It’s become a dumping ground and needs to be cleaned up prior to the Memorial Day parade.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer, Supervisor Johnson closed the meeting at 7:38pm.
Next Meeting Dates:
- Tuesday, May 27, 2025 @ 6:30pm
- Monday, June 9, 2025 @ 6:30pm