TOWN BOARD Meeting Notes
Marion Municipal Room
Monday, January 11, 2021
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on
Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Marion Municipal Room.
Supervisor Bender called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. This meeting was conducted using social distancing at the Marion Municipal Room and via Zoom.com (online video conferencing) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
PRESENT: Deborah Smith, Councilwoman
Joan Fisher, Councilwoman
Ronald Lonneville, Councilman
LaVerne Bliek, Councilman
Jolene Bender, Supervisor
ABSENT:
Attendance via Zoom: Jeff Cragg, Marion Sewer Treatment Plant Chief Operator; Caryn Devlin, Town of Marion Historian; Caroline Grasso, Times of Wayne County.
Supervisor Bender asked for a roll call. Supervisor Bender asked everyone who could stand to please do so and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. Supervisor Bender next welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Town Business:
Councilman Lonneville spoke about a meeting that was held with Nick Deming, Councilwoman Smith and Town Clerk, Heidi Levan regarding the Town of Marion website. Mr. Deming will provide the Town of Marion with a quote to redo the website. Town Clerk, Heidi Levan stated she would obtain a quote to update the existing website. Councilwoman Fisher and Councilwoman Smith both stated that they look forward to reviewing more than one quote at the next board meeting.
Supervisor Bender spoke regarding the political sign located on the corner of Rt. 21 and Marion -Walworth Rd. The Town has received numerous complaints that the sign is still posted. Code Enforcement Office, Duane Smeatin is aware of the complaint and will speak to landowner, Robert Kase. Councilman Bliek pointed out that the sign in on private property and not within the road right-of-way.
Supervisor Bender spoke next regarding the hanging baskets and other flowers placed on Main Street each year by the Town of Marion. Spring Valley Greenhouse has contacted Supervisor Bender regarding Marion’s flower baskets for 2021. Councilwoman Fisher would like Supervisor Bender to contact Dutchland Foods and ask them for a quote. Councilwoman Fisher would like to keep the flower spending budget to a local business if possible.
Supervisor Bender next spoke about the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supply list that every Town Board member received in their meeting packet. This is a list of current PPE located in the Marion Town Hall. This list was created by the Town Clerk’s Office. Supervisor Bender thanked the Town Clerk’s Office for their help with the towns PPE preparedness.
Councilwoman Fisher stated she would like the Town Board to start to review the Town of Marion Employee Handbook. She would like to start with sections 100 & 200 at the January 25, 2021 meeting.
Citizens Comments: None
Committee Reports:
Supervisor Bender: Town Clerk
Town Clerk, Heidi Levan spoke regarding the Town Clerk’s Office. The Town Clerk’s Office has been busy collecting 2021 Town & County Taxes. Town Clerk, Heidi Levan will start to give monthly reports to the Town Board regarding taxes.
Councilman Bliek: Deputy Supervisor, Highway, Drainage, Water, Sewer
Councilman Bliek stated the new water tower project being constructed through the Wayne County Water & Sewer Authority will begin building the new concrete tower in May of 2021. Councilman Bliek has nothing new to report regarding the new joint Wastewater Treatment Plant being constructed by the Wayne County Water & Sewer Authority. Councilman Bliek next stated the Highway Department has been busy getting sand and salt ready for the 2021 winter season. Councilman Bliek also stated that new garage door openers have been installed on the Salt Barn. Thank you to Code Enforcement Officer, Duane Smeatin for installing the electrical work needed for this project.
Councilwoman Fisher: Parks, Recreation, Assessor
Councilwoman Fisher stated that Assessor, Dawn VanPatten has been busy processing Agriculture Exemptions. Dawn VanPatten thanked the Marion Town Clerk’s Office for their help receiving exemptions when she is out of the office.
Councilwoman Fisher next stated that she will be speaking with Ashley Tack in the next few weeks regarding the Spring Recreation Programs (baseball). Councilwoman Fisher will report back at the end of the month with any new information that is available.
Councilwoman Smith: Public Safety, Judicial, Library, Cemetery
Councilwoman Smith stated that the Court Clerk, Terry Ryan has been doing a great job. The NYS Court System is currently shut down again due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Councilwoman Smith spoke next regarding the Marion Public Library. The library is still offering ‘Hold’ pick ups from the back of the library. Story Hour is now an online service as the library is currently not offering in person programming.
Councilwoman Smith next spoke about the Marion Cemetery. Councilwoman Smith spoke with Julie Herman, Treasurer for the Marion Cemetery Association. The Association is very pleased with the work the Marion Highway Department has done providing digging and closing of grave sites. Councilman Lonneville stated he would like to see the Marion Cemetery Association hold another fundraiser in 2021.
Councilman Lonneville: Historian, Zoning & Planning.
Councilman Lonneville stated the Marion Planning Board and Marion Zoning Board both are looking for people to apply to be a member of each board.
Correspondence:
- PPE Supply list
2021 Committee Reports: Chair Co-chair
Town Clerk Jolene Bender Joan Fisher
Deputy Supervisor LaVerne Bliek
Water, Sewer LaVerne Bliek Jolene Bender
Public Safety, Judicial, Library Deborah Smith Joan Fisher
Parks, Recreation Joan Fisher Deborah Smith
Assessor Joan Fisher Deborah Smith
Historian, Zoning, Planning Ronald Lonneville Jolene Bender
Highway, Drainage LaVerne Bliek Ronald Lonneville
Cemetery Deborah Smith LaVerne Bliek
Reports:
- Town Clerk December 2020
- Accounting Reports
- Operating Statement December 2020
- Money Market December 2020
- Trial Balance December 2020
- Marion Fire District December 2020
- Assessor December 2020
- Code Officer December 2020
- Library No Meeting
- Dog Control December 2020
- Court
- Bonafede December 2020
- Bender December 2020
Resolutions:
- Approve December 14th and 28th 2020 Town Board Meeting Minutes
- Receive and File all Correspondence/Reports for January 11th,2021
- Authorize Lyons National Bank as Town of Marion Financial Institution
- Authorize Re-Appointment of Irene Hansen to Library Board
- Authorize Re-Appointment of Kerry Sargent to Library Board
- Authorize Amendment of Resolution #1082021 Authorize Supervisor to Amend Town Employee Handbook Section 801-Holidays
- Authorize the Creation of a Public Health Emergency Plan for the Town of Marion in accordance with NYS Legislation (S8617B/A10832)
- Payment of Claims
Resolution #1092021 Approve December 14th and 28th 2020 Town Board Meeting Minutes
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Smith
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Smith, Lonneville, Bender, Fisher, Bliek
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board approves the December 14th and 28th 2020, Town Board meeting minutes.
Resolution #1102021 Receive and File all Correspondence/Reports for January 11th, 2021
On a motion by Councilman Bliek and seconded by Councilwoman Smith
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Smith, Lonneville, Bender, Fisher, Bliek
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to receive and file all correspondence and reports for January 11th, 2021.
Resolution #1112021 Authorize Lyons National Bank as Town of Marion Financial Institution
On a motion by Councilwoman Smith and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Long Roll:
Councilman Bliek – Aye
Councilman Lonneville – Aye
Councilwoman Fisher – Aye
Councilwoman Smith – Aye
Supervisor Bender – Aye
Ayes: 5
Abstained: 0
Nayes: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes Lyons National Bank as the official bank for the Town of Marion for January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021; 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 #1122021 Authorize Re-Appointment of Irene Hansen to Library Board
On a motion by Councilwoman Smith and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Smith, Lonneville, Bender, Fisher, Bliek
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board re-appoints Irene Hansen 4605 Witherden Rd. Marion, to the Library Board effective January 1, 2021 thru December 31, 2025; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Irene Hansen, Library Manager, and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #1132021 Authorize Re-Appointment of Kerry Sargent to Library Board
On a motion by Councilwoman Smith and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Smith, Lonneville, Bender, Fisher, Bliek
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board re-appoints Kerry Sargent 3780 Union St. Marion, to the Library Board effective January 1, 2021 thru December 31, 2025; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Kerry Sargent, Library Manager, and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #1142021 Amend Resolution #1082021 Authorize Supervisor to Amend Town Employee Handbook Section 801-Holidays
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilman Bliek
ADOPTED: Long Roll:
Councilman Bliek – Aye
Councilman Lonneville – Aye
Councilwoman Fisher – Aye
Councilwoman Smith – Aye
Supervisor Bender – Aye
Ayes: 5
Abstained: 0
Nayes: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, The Marion Town Board amends Resolution #1082021 the Town of Marion Employee Handbook, Section 801 Holidays and;
BE IT RESOLVED, the new Holidays for Town Employees are as follows:
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve for a total of 12 paid holidays for full time staff and;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to all Town Employees.
Resolution #1152021 Authorize the Creation of a Public Health Emergency Plan for the Town of Marion in accordance with NYS Legislation (S8617B/A10832)
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Smith
ADOPTED: Long Roll:
Councilman Bliek – Aye
Councilman Lonneville – Aye
Councilwoman Fisher – Aye
Councilwoman Smith – Aye
Supervisor Bender – Aye
Ayes: 5
Abstained: 0
Nayes: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, Governor Cuomo passed Legislation (S8617B/A10832) requiring all public employers to create plans to adequately protect workers in the event of another state disaster emergency involving a communicable disease. The plans would apply to both the state and localities, including school districts; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board adopts a Public Health Emergency Plan dated January 11, 2021; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Principal Account Clerk and each town employee.
Resolution #1162021 Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilwoman Smith and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Smith, Lonneville, Bender, Fisher, Bliek
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
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 4357.78
Highway 8783.13
Library 10.00
Sewer 271.95
Trust & Agency 146.40
Total 13569.26
With no further business, on a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Smith, Supervisor Bender closed the meeting at 7:30pm.
Next meetings are scheduled for:
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, January 25, 2021 @ 6:30pm
Meeting: Monday, February 8, 2021 @ 6:30pm
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Heidi M. Levan, Town Clerk/Clerk of the Board