TOWN BOARD Meeting Minutes
Marion Court Room
Monday, July 14, 2025
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on Monday, July 14, 2025 in the Marion Court Room.
Supervisor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm with a roll call done by Heidi Levan, Town Clerk/Clerk of the Board.
PRESENT: Summer Johnson, Supervisor
Michael Cramer, Councilman
Julie Herman, Councilwoman
Margi Taber, Councilwoman
Absent: Ronald Lonneville, Councilman
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Jeff Craig, Chief Operator Marion Sewer Department; Theresa Kuhn; Nancy Spinning; Marcia Lonneville; Jennifer Williams; John Lonneville; Gina Southcott; Adam Hoffman; Holly Bovet; Penny Shaw; Gary Shaw; Barb Schoonerman; Sue Taylor.
Supervisor Johnson asked everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance.
Acknowledgements: Acknowledgement of volunteers (Councilwoman Taber)
Correspondence:
Discussion:
- Review and Update the Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Incident Reporting
- Car Show/ Last day of Summer Recreation (Town Clerk’s Office)
- Website choices – RFP (Supervisor Johnson)
- What do you want done with the Regional Plant money that was reimbursed by WCWSA? (Principal Account Clerk)
- Two different Recreation Grant Opportunities (Councilwoman Taber)
- NY BRICKS – Building recreational infrastructure for communities, kids & seniors
- Wayne County recreational grant – waiting for the name of this from Kelly Baudette at Wayne County Youth Department Deputy Director.
- Food Security Resources for Marion (Councilwoman Taber)
- Email from Parks & Rec Advisory Board – AED, storage lockers, basketball equipment
- Comprehensive planning committee members (Supervisor Johnson)
- Update on sewer accounting and attorney charge back (Supervisor Johnson)
Citizen Comments:
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 – June 2025
- Supervisor
- Money Market – June 30, 2025
- Operating Statement – As of 7/9/2025
- Trial Balance – June 2025
- Assessor – June 2025
- Code Officer – June 2025
- Cemetery – June 2025
- Justice
- Bonafede – June 2025
- Bender – June 2025
- Dog Control – June 2025
- Planning/Zoning Board – June 2025
- Library – June 17, 2025
- Parks & Rec Advisory – June 11, 2025 & July 9, 2025
10.A – 90 Day Review – July 2025
- Bicentennial Minutes – June 25, 2025
- WCWSA – May 27, 2025
- Wayne County 911 – June 2025
- Marion Fire District – May 13, 2025
- Town & County Tax Collection Report – N/A
- Historian Report – July 2025
Resolutions:
- Authorize Hiring Mural Mania for Bicentennial Mural
- Authorize the Hiring of xxxxx for a new Town of Marion website.
- Authorize the Advertising for a Recreation Basketball Coordinator
- Authorize an RFP be sent for Bicentennial Fireworks Display
- Subsidiary Transfer
- Prepayment of Claims
- Payment of Claims
- Appoint Marion Comprehensive Planning Committee
Resolution #701-2025 Authorize Hiring Mural Mania for Bicentennial Mural
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes 4
Nays 0
Long Roll:
Councilman Cramer – Aye
Councilwoman Herman – Aye
Councilwoman Taber – Aye
Supervisor Johnson – Aye
The following resolution was approved
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board hiring of Mural Mania to design, construct and install mural for the Marion Bicentennial; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Marion did send out RFP’s for the project and Mural Mania was the only vendor to submit a proposal; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the total cost of this project is $4,490 and will be expensed out of account #75104.01.0.237
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Marion Bicentennial Committee, Mural Mania and Principal Account Clerk, Kathy Cauwels.
Resolution #702-2025 Authorize Hiring xxxx for New Town of Marion website
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
This resolution was tabled.
The Town Board asked to have new RFP’s sent out with a quick turn around.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the hiring of XXXXXXX to design, construct and install the new Town of Marion.gov website; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Marion did send out RFP’s for the project and the Town Board reviewed said proposals; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the total cost of this project is $xxxxxxxx and will be expensed out of account #xxxxxxxxxx
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the xxxxxxxx, Town Clerk and Principal Account Clerk, Kathy Cauwels.
Resolution #703-2025 Authorize Town Clerk to advertise for 2025/2026 Recreation Basketball Coordinator.
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Cramer, Herman, Taber, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board authorizes the Town Clerk to advertise for the Recreation Youth Basketball Coordinator for the 2025/2026 winter season; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Basketball Coordinator will receive a stipend of $1,000.00 and will be expensed out of account # 73101.01.000.084 1000.00 and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the position will remain open until filled; 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 #704-2025 Authorize an RFP be sent for Bicentennial Fireworks Display
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Cramer, Herman, Taber, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Town of Marion to send Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Fireworks Display for the Marion Bicentennial; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the RFP’s must be submitted by Monday, June 30th, 2025; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Marion Bicentennial Committee and Principal Account Clerk, Kathy Cauwels.
Resolution #705-2025 Authorize Subsidiary Transfers
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Cramer, Herman, Taber, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the following subsidiary transfers:
| Account # | Description | Debit | Credit |
| 80104.01.000.012 | Equipment Repair | 15.87 | |
| 80101.01.000.011 | Supplies | 15.87 | |
| 80104.01.000.015 | Publications | 34.84 | |
| 80101.01.000.012 | Equipment Repair | 34.84 | |
| 80101.01.000.011 | Supplies | 9.50 | |
| 80104.01.000.011 | Supplies | 9.50 | |
| 80104.01.000.005 | Postage | 9.00 | |
| 80101.01.000.011 | Supplies | 9.00 | |
| 14101.01.000.036 | Deputy Clerk#1 | 7195.00 | |
| 14101.01.000.257 | Deputy Clerk #2 | 7195.00 | |
| 71104.01.000.065 | Equipment Rental | 679.65 | |
| 71104.01.000.069 | Paper Goods | 679.65 | |
| 88102.01.000.004 | Misc | 1691.16 | |
| 88104.01.000.004 | Misc | 1691.16 | |
| 51304.03.000.137 | Grease | 178.50 | |
| 51304.03.000.138 | Shop Supplies | 178.50 | |
| 51484.03.000.144 | Salt | 11330.28 | |
| 51424.03.000.144 | Salt | 11330.28 |
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 #706-2025 Pre-Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Cramer, Herman, Taber, 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 $ 1,845.06 Voucher #’s: 20286-20291, 20293-20297
Library $ 286.11 Voucher #’s: 20290, 20291, 20295
Sewer $ 2,854.92 Voucher #’s: 20290-20292, 20295, 20296, 20298
Street Lighting $ 323.77 Voucher #’s: 20290 & 20295
Total $ 5,309.86
Resolution #707-2025 Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Cramer, Herman, Taber, 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 $ 21,484.47 Voucher #’s: 20242-20245, 20252-20258, 20261-20267, 20269-20274, 20276, 20278-20285, 20300-203004, 20308-20309, 20316-20327, 20329-20332.
Highway $ 81,380.19 Voucher #’s: 20248-20251, 20275, 20307-20308, 20310-20314, 20324-20326.
Library $ 2,677.95 Voucher #’s: 20260, 20268, 20325-20326, 20330
Sewer $ 3,343.05 Voucher #’s: 20259,20305-20306, 20315, 20325, 20326, 20330
Street Lighting $ 3,679.24 Voucher #s: 20328 & 20330
Trust & Agency $ 2,255.52 Voucher #’s: 20246-20247, 20277, 20299, 20324-20325
Total $ 114,820.42
Resolution #708-2025 Appoint Comprehensive Plan Committee
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
Vote : Ayes 1
Nays 3
Long Roll:
Councilman Cramer – Naye
Councilwoman Herman – Naye
Councilwoman Taber – Naye
Supervisor Johnson – Aye
The following resolution was not 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 to be formed strictly on a voluntary basis for two years and referred to as the Marion Comprehensive Planning Committee; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Comprehensive Planning Committee members are as follows:
Jennifer Hunter, Christian Dennis Faulkner, Theresa Kirk, Dan Brooks, Kevanesha Harrison, Steve Ruffell and Ellen Lloyd; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Comprehensive Planning Committee has authority to appoint alternates or replacements off the registration list at any time throughout the term. The committee will appoint a Chairperson and Secretary; publish all open meetings to the public; and post meeting minutes to adhere to Open Meeting Laws.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to each member of the Comprehensive Planning Committee and to Adrienne Compton, Clerk to the Zoning and Planning Boards.
Additional Citizen Comments:
Executive Session: : On a motion from Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer, the Town Board entered into execution session to discuss the employment history of a town personal and matters relating to collective negotiations under the Taylor Law. The executive session opened at 7:45pm
The Town Board went back into session at 8:41pm.
Resolution #709-2025 Authorize Town Clerk to advertise for Parttime Cleaner
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer
ADOPTED: Ayes 4
Nays 0
Long Roll:
Councilman Cramer – Aye
Councilwoman Herman – Aye
Councilwoman Taber – Aye
Supervisor Johnson – Aye
The following resolution was approved
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board authorizes the Town Clerk to advertise for the position of Parttime Cleaner; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Parttime Cleaner will receive an hourly pay of $15.80 per hour and will be expensed out of account # 16201.01.0.041 & 71101.01.0.041 and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the position will remain open until filled; 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 #710-2025 Authorize Town to Hire a Temporary Cleaner
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes 4
Nays 0
Long Roll:
Councilman Cramer – Aye
Councilwoman Herman – Aye
Councilwoman Taber – Aye
Supervisor Johnson – Aye
The following resolution was approved
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board authorizes the hiring of a temporary cleaner; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Parttime Cleaner will receive a per event payment of $45 and will be expensed out of account # 16201.01.0.041 & 71101.01.0.041 and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the position will remain open until filled; 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.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman, Supervisor Johnson closed the meeting at 8:55 pm.
Next meetings are scheduled for:
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, July 28, 2025 @ 6:30 pm
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, August 11, 2025 @ 6:30 pm
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Heidi M. Levan, Town Clerk/Clerk of the Board