TOWN BOARD Organizational Meeting Notes
Marion Municipal Building
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
A Town Board Organizational meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the Marion Municipal Room.
Supervisor Bender called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm with a roll call done by Heidi Levan, Clerk of the Board.
PRESENT: Jolene Bender, Supervisor
LaVerne Bliek, Councilman
Ronald Lonneville, Councilman
Julie Herman, Councilwoman
Michael Cramer, Councilman
Absent:
IN PERSON ATTENDANCE: Marcia Lonneville ; Daren Arrington, Code Enforcement Officer ; Caryn Devlin ; John Lonneville ; Jeff Cragg, Chief Wastewater Sewer Operator; John Cornell.
Supervisor Bender asked everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance and then read the following statement:
If you are attending a Town Board Meeting have not signed up for Public Participation Section of the Town Board Meeting pursuant to the rules which have been established (24 hours prior to start of meeting), then you will not be able to express your opinion. As a courtesy to those who attend the Board Meeting, you are requested not to interrupt the meeting, and refrain from conversation that would interfere with those attending being able to hear the Board transact its business. If in fact someone interferes with the meeting or the conversation with other spectators should require a warning and it is ignored, the person could be charged with Disorderly Conduct. For public hearings, speaking will be limited to topics on the agenda.
Public Hearing:
6:30pm – Amend Zoning Code – Add Peddler’s Permit – Local Law #1-2023
Public Hearing to Add Peddler’s Permit opened at 6:31pm. Supervisor Bender asked anyone in attendance if they had any questions or concerns. With no one speaking up, the public hearing was closed at 6:30pm on a motion from Councilman Bliek and seconded by Councilwoman Herman. The public hearing was closed with all ayes.
6:30pm – Amend Fee Schedule – Local Law #2-2023
Public Hearing to- Amend Fee Schedule- Local Law #2-2023 opened at 6:33pm. Supervisor Bender first asked Code Enforcement Officer, Daren Arrington if he had anything he wanted to say. Mr. Arrington stated he did not. The floor was then opened to public comments. Resident and Zoning Board member, John Lonneville spoke first. Mr. Lonneville asked “Why are we raising fees for permitting? Don’t we want people to get permits and upgrade their homes and encourage people to do the work?” Mr. Lonneville also stated, “Shouldn’t we want Marion to grow and not go back to a time when people didn’t want to do work in Marion?”. Mr. Lonneville feels that raising prices on permits is very “short sighted”. Mr. Lonneville also stated, “This town doesn’t learn from it’s history”.
Councilwoman Herman stated that this was looked at and the original proposal was to collect a deposit for each permit. This portion on the fee schedule was voted down by a decision among the Town Board members. Councilwoman Herman also stated that not all changes were for increases, some of the fee schedule will decrease. Councilwoman Herman also stated that the Town of Marion is trying to be in line with surrounding towns on what is charged for different permits.
Supervisor Bender next asked if anyone had any other comments or concerns, without hearing from any attendees, the public hearing was closed on a motion from Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Bliek at 6:39pm. The public hearing was closed with all ayes.
Town Business:
Code Enforcement Officer, Daren Arrington spoke regarding the Burned-out building on North Main Street by the municipal parking lot. Previous Town Attorney, Art Williams had been working on getting a court order to remove the building and charge the owner for all expenses of the removal. Mr. Williams is now a Wayne County Judge and no longer the Town of Marion Attorney. Mr. Arrington has been in contact with the owner of the building and would like to allow him a 30-day extension. The extension is to have a structural engineer evaluate the building and determine if the building can be rebuilt or needs to be torn down. The Town Board stated that they would like the Town of Marion’s new Attorney (who has not been decided yet) to speak to the owner of the property’s Attorney. Mr. Arrington would also like a bond to be paid on this project. Again, the Town Board asked for the two Attorney’s to work on details and arrangements.
Councilman Cramer asked if the employee handbook could be scanned and emailed to all Town Board members as a PDF. Clerk to the Board stated it will be done and send later this week.
Citizens Comments: None
Set 2023 Committees: Chair co-chair
Deputy Supervisor LaVerne Bliek
Town Clerk Julie Herman Jolene Bender
Water, Sewer Laverne Bliek Jolene Bender
Public Safety Ronald Lonneville Michael Cramer
Judicial Michael Cramer Julie Herman
Library Julie Herman Michael Cramer
Parks, Recreation Julie Herman Ronald Lonneville
Assessor Jolene Bender Ronald Lonneville
Historian Ronald Lonneville LaVerne Bliek
Zoning, Planning Jolene Bender Michael Cramer
Highway LaVerne Bliek Michael Cramer
Drainage Michael Cramer LaVerne Bliek
Cemetery Michael Cramer Julie Herman
Code Officer Michael Cramer Julie Herman
Correspondence:
- Speed Reduction Arbor Road
- Speed Reduction Hall Center Road
Reports:
Resolutions:
- Authorize Supervisor to Sign Town Clerk Annual Software Support Contract with Williamson Law Book
- Authorize Supervisor to Sign Software License Agreement for Buildings & Codes Enforcement with Williamson Law Book and Annual Software Support Contract
- Designate Legal Newspaper for the Town of Marion for 2023
- Adopt 2023 Mileage Reimbursement Rate
- Authorize Appointment of Town Attorney
- Authorize the Town Clerk to Advertise the Town Board Meetings for 2023
- Authorize Amendment of the Zoning Code – Add Chapter 129 Peddling & Soliciting – Local Law #1-2023
- Authorize Amended Fee Schedule for 2023 – Local Law #2-2023
- Authorize Re-appointment of Julie Stryker to the Library Board of Trustees
- Authorize Re-Appointment of Michael Means to Drainage Committee
- Authorize Re-Appointment of Mark Haskins to Drainage Committee
- Authorize Re-Appointment of David Vinke to Planning Board
- Authorize Re-Appointment of John Lonneville as Alternate to Zoning Board of Appeals
- Prepays 12/14/22 Payment of Claims
Resolution #101-23 Authorize Supervisor to Sign Town Clerk Annual Software Support Contract with Williamson Law Book
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilman Cramer
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Bender, Bliek, Lonneville, Herman, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign the Town Clerk Annual Software Support Contract for 2023 with Williamson Law Book Company for an annual cost of $994.00 to be appropriated from account 14102.1.0.029; 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 and Williamson Law Book Company.
Resolution #102-23 Authorize Supervisor to Sign Software License Agreement for Buildings & Code Enforcement with Williamson Law Book and Annual Software Support Contract
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Bliek
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Bender, Bliek, Lonneville, Herman, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign the Software License Agreement for Building & Codes Enforcement with Williamson Law Book Company; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign the Annual Software Support Contract for 2023 with Williamson Law Book as attached at an annual cost of $821.00 to be appropriated from account #80102.01.0.029; 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, Code Enforcement Officer and Williamson Law Book Company.
Resolution #103-23 – Designate Legal Newspaper for The Town of Marion for 2023
On a motion by Councilman Bliek and seconded by Councilman Cramer
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Bender, Bliek, Lonneville, Herman, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Times of Wayne County as the legal newspaper for the Town of Marion for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2023; 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 of Marion Department Heads and the Times.
Resolution #104-23 Adopt 2023 Mileage Reimbursement Rate
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Bender, Bliek, Lonneville, Herman, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board adopted a mileage reimbursement policy per resolution #030608; and
NOW BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board sets the reimbursement rate @ $ .655 effective January 1, 2023; 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 and Department Heads.
Resolution #105-23 Appoint Town Attorney
A motion was made by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer to table this resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board appoints _____________________ as Attorney for the Town of Marion for the calendar year 2023; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that _______________________ shall be reimbursed for services performed on an as needed basis at the rate of $200.00 per hour; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Town of Marion Department Heads, and ______________________________.
Resolution #1623 Authorize the Town Clerk to Advertise the Town Board Meetings for 2023
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Bliek
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Bender, Bliek, Lonneville, Herman, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, Authorize the Town Clerk to advertise in the legal newspaper for the Town of Marion as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED, The Marion Town Board meetings for 2023 will be held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month except for federal holidays. If a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the Marion Town Board will meet on Tuesday of that week. All meetings are held in the Marion Municipal Building located at 3827 N. Main Street, Marion, NY 14505 and/or ZOOM. All meetings start at 6:30 p.m. and are open to the public.
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 #107-23 Authorize Amendment of the Zoning Code – Add Chapter 129 – Peddling & Soliciting Local Law #1-2023
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilman Bliek
ADOPTED: Long Roll:
Councilman Lonneville – Aye
Councilwoman Cramer – Aye
Councilwoman Herman – Aye
Councilman Bliek – Aye
Supervisor Bender – Aye
Ayes: 5
Abstained: 0
Nayes: 0
The following resolution was adopted
Chapter 129
Peddling and Soliciting
This chapter is intended to regulate peddling and soliciting activities in the
Town of Marion to ensure the public welfare and to protect against criminal
activity, including fraud and burglary; minimize the unwelcome disturbance of
citizens and the disruption of privacy; and to otherwise preserve the public
health, safety, and welfare by regulating, controlling, and licensing peddlers
and solicitors, including but not limited to door-to-door peddlers and solicitors.
This chapter also provides a means by which property owners may enjoy the
use of their properties by allowing seasonal sales of various items while at the
same time protecting pedestrians, traffic and motorists on roadways and
intersections.
- 129-1.2 Definitions and word usage.
- As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
CHARITABLE
Patriotic, philanthropic, social service, health, welfare, benevolent,
educational, civic, cultural, or fraternal.
CLERK
The Town of Marion’s Town Clerk.
CONTRIBUTIONS
Alms, money, subscriptions, property, or any donations.
FIXED LOCATION
Any permanent structure.
HAWKER
One who offers for sale his or her goods by calling out in the streets.
HAWKING
The selling or vending or offering for sale of any goods, wares, or
merchandise for immediate delivery, which the person selling or
offering for sale carries with him or her in traveling or has in his or
her possession or control, upon any of the streets or sidewalks or
from house to house in the Town of Marion.
PEDDLER
Any person who goes upon the premises of any property, not his or
her own, carrying or transporting goods, wares, merchandise, or
personal property of any nature and offering the same for sale. This
includes any person who solicits orders and as a separate
transaction makes deliveries to purchasers. The word “peddler”:
shall not apply to the following:
- Farmers seeking or taking orders for or selling or offering the
sale of their own produce.
- The seeking or taking of orders for or the selling or offering for
sale of bread or bakery products, meats or meat products or milk
or milk products by any manufacturer or producer to a
commercial business for resale.
PEDDLING
All activities described under the definition of “Peddler”; of this
section.
PERSON
A person or any firm, corporation, association, club, society, or
organization.
SOLICITATION
All activities described under the definition of “Peddler”; of this
section.
SOLICITOR
Any person who goes upon the premises of any private property,
not his or her own, for the purpose of taking or seeking or
attempting to take orders or make contracts for the sale of goods,
merchandise, wares, or other personal property of any nature for
future delivery or for services to be performed in the future. This
includes any person who, without invitation, goes to upon private
property to request subscriptions or contribution of funds or anything
of value or to sell goods or services for political, charitable, religious,
or other noncommercial purposes.
TRANSIENT MERCHANT
A person who engages or proposes to engage temporarily in
merchandising business in the Town of Marion and occupies a
room, building, tent, lot, stand, table, or other premises for the
purpose of selling, trading, or bartering goods, wares, and
merchandise.
- Usage. The singular shall include the plural.
- 129-2 Permit requirements; exemptions.
- It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in peddling or soliciting
activities within the Town of Marion without first obtaining a permit issued by
the Town Clerk; provided, however, that the following are exempt from the
provisions of this section:
- Any solicitation made upon premises owned or occupied by an
organization upon whose behalf the solicitation is made.
- Any communication by an organization soliciting contributions solely
from persons who are members of the organization at the time of
such solicitation.
- Any solicitation in the form of a collection at a regular meeting,
assembly or service of a charitable person or organization.
- Any solicitation for the relief of any individual specified by name at
the time of the solicitation where the solicitor represents in each case
that the entire amount collected shall be turned over to the named
beneficiary.
- Yard sales, garage sales or conducted residential auctions of
personal household property or sales of a like nature conducted in
connection with a dwelling in a zoned residence district shall not be
deemed to be conducting a transient retail business so long as no
more than two such sales of not more than three days each per year
are conducted on any parcel or private property. The person
conducting such sale, whether resident or auctioneer, shall not
require a permit.
- The seasonal sale of fireworks, chicken barbecues and the like held
on private property with the consent of the owner of said property
shall not be deemed to be conducting a transient retail business. The
Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Marion shall have the
authority to regulate the location of any tent, stand or booth to be
utilized for any seasonal sales so as not to impede pedestrians,
traffic or motorists; unobstructed view of public roadways and
intersections.
- Students of local schools engaged in selling or soliciting
subscriptions, books, magazines, or periodicals for fund-raising
activities.
- This permit applies to any and all persons who wish to engage in peddling
or solicitation, including but not limited to transient merchants as defined in
- 129-1. This includes transient merchants who wish to offer for sale wares at
any type of carnival, festival, flea market, craft show, etc.
- No person engaged in the peddling, solicitation, hawking or selling of
goods shall occupy any fixed location upon any of the streets, highways,
sidewalks, or other locations for the purpose of hawking, peddling, vending, or
soliciting. No permittee may enter upon any public park, Town property,
municipal recreation facility, golf course, or municipal off-street parking areas,
nor premises of educational institutions for the purpose of hawking, peddling,
vending, or soliciting.
- Any person who engages in the hawking or sale of goods during any
community-wide or community-endorsed event or festival shall be required to
obtain a peddlers permit for such event; such permit may be obtained and
issued by the Town Clerk.
- No person engaged in the peddling, solicitation, hawking or selling of goods
shall do so within the Town of Marion on Sundays or any other days before
9:00 a.m. or after sunset.
- Requirements of this chapter shall not apply to:
- Marion Fall Festival.
- Pioneer Gas Engine Shows.
- Marion Car Show.
- 129-3 Permit application.
Every person subject to the provisions of this chapter shall file with the Town
Clerk an application in writing on a form to be furnished by the Town Clerk,
which shall provide the following information:
- Proof of name, date of birth, address, and telephone number.
- A brief description of the business or activity to be conducted.
- The house, location, or event for which the right to peddle or solicit is
desired.
- Whether there is parking located at the site of the proposed solicitation
location, and if so, the type of parking provided.
- If self-employed or acting as an agent, the name, address, and telephone
number of the principal who is being represented, with credentials in written
form establishing the relationship and the authority of the employee or agent
to act for the employer or principal, as the case may be.
- Each employee or agent shall sign a statement as to whether or not the
applicant has been convicted of a felony, misdemeanor or local law violation,
the nature of the violation, the penalty or punishment imposed, the date and
place where such offense occurred, and other pertinent details thereof.
- Proof of possession of any permit which, under federal, state, or local laws
or regulations, the applicant is required to have in order to conduct the
proposed business or which, under any such law or regulations, would exempt
the applicant from the licensing requirements of this chapter.
- The type of article, device, subscription, contribution, service, goods, wares
and/or merchandise he or she desires to sell or for which he or she wishes to
solicit within the Town of Marion.
- The type of vehicle(s) he or she wishes to use, if any. The applicant must
provide a valid registration and insurance card on each vehicle to be used.
- Each person shall execute the application under oath or affirmation with a
written and printed signature and, if for an organization, his or her title. He or
she shall provide written proof of authorization to apply for a permit on behalf
of said organization.
- Exclusive of religious, charitable, or not-for-profit corporations, a recent
photograph of the applicant showing the face of the applicant in a clear and
distinguishing manner will be required.
- 129-4 Fees.
- At the time the application is filed with the Town Clerk, the applicant shall
pay a fee as set forth from time to time by resolution of the Town Board of the
Town of Marion to cover the cost of processing the application and
investigating the facts stated therein, for a one-day permit, for a one-week
permit, or for an annual permit for each solicitor or peddler. The application
fee shall be waived on one-day permits, for each applicant once per calendar
year. An application fee will be charged for a second and subsequent
application in a calendar year. This provision shall not apply to person
soliciting orders for goods to be shipped into the state or otherwise involved in
interstate commerce.
- A New York State veteran, or resident surviving spouse of a Town veteran,
may obtain a free permit to peddle upon the streets/highways of the Town so
long as said veteran or resident surviving spouse of a veteran resides within
the Town limits. Said permit is nontransferable.
- Nonprofit organizations and persons working for such organizations,
charitable, religious, and youth organizations shall be exempt from the
payment of any fees under this chapter.
- 129-5 Application review and permit issuance.
- Upon receipt of an application, the Town Clerk shall review the application
as deemed necessary to ensure the protection of the public health, safety,
and general welfare.
- If the Town Clerk finds the application to be satisfactory, the Town Clerk
shall approve the application and shall, upon payment of the nonrefundable
prescribed fee, deliver the required permit to the applicant.
- 129-6 Denial of permit.
- The Town Clerk may refuse to issue a permit or peddlers ID card to the
applicant, agent, or employees under this chapter for any of the following
reasons:
- The location and time of solicitation or peddling would endanger the
safety and welfare of the solicitors, peddlers, or their customers.
- An investigation reveals that the applicant falsified information on the
application.
- The applicant has been convicted of a felony within the last five years
preceding the date of the application.
- The applicant, employee or agent offers no proof of authority to serve as
an agent.
- The applicant, agent or employee has been denied a permit under this
chapter within the preceding past five years, unless the applicant can
and does show to the satisfaction of the Town Clerk that the reasons for
such earlier denial no longer exist.
- The Town Clerk disapproval and the reasons for disapproval shall be
noted on the application, and the applicant shall be notified that his or her
application is disapproved and that no permit will be issued. Notice shall be
mailed to the applicant at the address shown on the application form or at the
applicant last known address.
- 129-7 Permit expiration.
All permits issued under the provisions of this chapter shall expire one year
from the date of issuance unless an earlier expiration date is noted on the
permit.
- 129-8 Identification badges.
Exclusive of any religious, charitable, or not-for-profit organization, any person
soliciting or peddling within the Town of Marion shall wear an identification
badge upon which shall show the name of the individual soliciting or peddling,
the organization upon whose request the solicitation or peddling is made
along with a recent photograph of the person so soliciting or peddling.
- 129-9 Permit exhibition.
Every person required to obtain a permit under the provisions of this chapter
shall exhibit the permit when requested to do so by any prospective customer
or individual.
- 129-10 Transfer prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person other than the permittee to use or wear any
permit or badge issued under the provisions of this chapter. The person
designated on said permit or badge shall be the only person authorized to
engage in such business thereunder.
- 129-11 Entry upon signed premises unlawful.
It shall be unlawful for any person, whether permitted or unpermitted, while
conducting the business of a peddler or solicitor, to enter upon any residential
premises in the Town of Marion where the owner, occupant or person legally
in charge of the premises has posted at the entry to the premises, or at the
entry to the principal building on the premises, a sign bearing the words “
Peddlers, solicitation; or words of similar import.
- 129-12 Hours of solicitation.
No person, while conducting the activities of a peddler or solicitor, whether
permitted or unpermitted, shall enter upon any private property, knock on
doors or otherwise disturb persons in their residences on Sundays or any
other days before 9:00 a.m. or after sunset.
- 129-13 Permit revocation.
Any permit issued under this chapter may be revoked or suspended by the
Town Clerk, after notice and a hearing of the Town Board, for any of the
following reasons:
- Fraud, misrepresentation, or false statement contained in the
application for a permit.
- Fraud, misrepresentation, or false statement made by the permittee
while conducting solicitation or peddling activities.
- Conducting peddling or solicitation activities contrary to the provisions in
the permit.
- Conviction for any felony.
- Conducting peddling or solicitation activities in such a manner as to
create a public nuisance, constitute a breach of the peace or endanger
the health, safety, or general welfare of the public.
Any fees paid are nonrefundable.
- 129-14 Notice and hearing.
Notice of a hearing of the Town Board for revocation of a permit issued under
this chapter shall be provided in writing and shall set forth specifically the
grounds for the proposed revocation and the time and place of the hearing.
Notice shall be mailed, postage prepaid, to the permittee at the address
shown on the permit application or at the last known address of the permittee.
- 129-15 Appeals.
- Any person aggrieved by the action or decision of the Town Clerk to deny,
suspend, or revoke a permit applied for under the provisions of this chapter
shall have the right to appeal such action or decision to the Town Board within
15 days after the notice of the action or decision has been mailed to the
person address as shown on the permit application form or to his or her last
known address.
- An appeal shall be taken by filing with the Town Clerk a written statement
setting forth the grounds for the appeal.
- The Town Clerk shall transmit the written statement to the Town Supervisor
within 10 days of its receipt, and the Town Supervisor shall set a time and
place for a hearing on the appeal.
- A hearing shall be set not later than 20 days from the date of receipt of the
appellant written statement.
- Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given to the appellant in
the same manner as provided for the mailing of notice of action or decision.
- The decision of the Town Board on the appeal shall be final and binding on
all parties concerned.
- The Town shall not be responsible for any lost sales opportunities due to
the appeals process.
- 129-16 Penalties for offenses.
- Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be treated as a
violation and shall, upon conviction, be punishable by a fine of not more than
$250 and up to 15 days in jail.
- In addition to any criminal enforcement, the Town of Marion or any
individual may pursue any available civil remedies deemed appropriate and
necessary.
- 129-17 Severability.
The provisions of this chapter are deemed and declared to be severable. If
any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this chapter shall, for any reason,
be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction,
such decisions shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections,
sentences, clauses, and phrases of this chapter, but they shall remain in
effect, it being the legislative intent that this chapter shall remain in effect
notwithstanding the validity of any part.
- 129-18 Disabled veterans.
A disabled veteran, who has obtained a permit pursuant to this chapter, shall
not be subject to the terms and conditions of this chapter (other than the
permit requirement), so long as he or she conducts his or her business
without the use of a motorized vehicle.
- 129-19 Prohibited acts.
- No person engaged in soliciting or peddling or acting as a transient
merchant shall occupy the streets or alleys or sidewalks of the Town of Marion
for purposes of soliciting or peddling, with or without any type of stand,
counter, cart, etc.
- No peddler or solicitor shall peddle, vend, or sell his or her goods or wares
within 200 feet any church or place of worship or public or private school
during regular business hours.
- No person shall solicit any business whatsoever at the scene of any
accident within the Town of Marion.
- All permittees offering for sale any ice cream or frozen food product, or
water ices shall observe the following specified requirements:
- No bell, whistle, horn, or other noisemaking device shall be used for
vending purposes.
- No vending shall be permitted from vehicles located on state highways.
- No product shall be sold or dispensed to any child who must cross any
street or highway to the vehicle from which products are sold or
dispensed unless such child is accompanied by and under the
immediate supervision and protection of the driver of said vehicle or
other adult and such child is returned across such street or highway in
the same manner before such vehicle shall leave the immediate location
from which products are sold or dispensed. The driver of such vehicle
shall not leave any area where he or she has sold or dispensed any
product until all empty cartons, paper containers or other waste
materials originating from said vehicle have been removed and placed
in a container inside the vehicle.
- No vending shall be conducted within a distance of 75 feet of the radius
curve of any street or highway intersection or from any other location which
may obstruct the normal flow of traffic.
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has recommended adding Chapter 129 Peddling & Soliciting to the Zoning Code; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes amending the Zoning Code effective January 3, 2023; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Code Enforcement Officer and the Town Clerk.
Resolution #108-23 Authorize Amended Fee Schedule Local Law #2-2023
On a motion by Councilman Bliek and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Long Roll:
Councilman Lonneville – Aye
Councilwoman Cramer – Aye
Councilwoman Herman – Aye
Councilman Bliek – Aye
Supervisor Bender – Aye
Ayes: 5
Abstained: 0
Nayes: 0
The following resolution was adopted
WHEREAS, the Code Enforcement Officer of the Town of Marion has recommended a new fee schedule for the Town of Marion; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board adopts the fee schedule with the following changes effective January 3, 2023:
Section Zoning – Chapter 129 Peddler’s Permit – $25 per day, per person
$100.00 per year, per person
Part F: Waste Water Fees
Unit charge $42.00
for First 3,000 gallons of water $17.00
Per thousand gallons used, thereafter $4.05
Part G: Construction & Permit Fees – Residential
Permit renewal Full permit cost
New Dwelling Units
One & Town Family $250.00
Multifamily Dwellings $600.00 plus $150 per dwelling
Truss Placard $15.00
Mobile Home Installations $150.00
Additions
Garage Attached $100.00
Porch Enclosures Attached $60.00
Porch Roof attached $60.00
Deck Attached $60.00
Alternations to existing building
Structural $60.00
Plumbing $60.00
Electrical $60.00
HVAC $60.00
Accessory Building Detached
Garage Detached $60.00
Pole Barn up to 500 sq ft. $60.00
Pole Barn over 500 sq ft. $75.00
Storage Shed $60.00
Other Construction & Permit Fees
Solid Fuel Appliance Including wood stove
Pellet stove, coal stove, fireplaces, fireplace
Inserts, similar appliances $60.00
Solid fuel chimney Removed
Swimming pools- Above $60.00
In Ground $100.00
Decks (free standing) $60.00
Fences $60.00
Generators (on demand) $60.00
Fuel Storage Tanks (underground only) $60.00
Installation or removal
New roof $60.00
Part H: Construction & Permit Fees – Commercial & Industrial
Permit Renewal Full Permit Cost
New Buildings
Footage over 5,000 sq ft. $250.00
Footage over 10,000 sq ft. $250 plus .05 per sq ft
Part I: Construction & Permit Fees – Agricultural
Non-Habitable Farm Buildings
New $60.00
Additions $60.00
Fuel Tanks (Install and removal) $60.00
Part J: Construction Fees – Other
Demolition Work $60.00
Signage – New $60.00
Signage – Replacement $60.00
Signage – Alteration $60.00
Septic Systems
Repair $60.00
Replace Leach Field $60.00
Complete Replacement $100.00
Perk Test & Deep holes $100.00
Part L: Security Fees
Construction Permits
All construction projects, unless otherwise
Noted with an (*), require a security deposit
To be collected at the time the permit is issued.
The deposit will be returned after a C of C is
Issued by the Town of Marion. Removed – no longer required.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Code Enforcement Officer, Chief Operator WWTP and the Town Clerk.
Resolution #109-23 Authorize Re-Appointment of Julie Stryker to Library Board of Trustees
On a motion by Councilman Bliek and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Bender, Bliek, Lonneville, Herman, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board re-appoints Julie Stryker, 4057 Maple Avenue, Marion, to Library Board of Trustees effective January 1, 2023 thru 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 Julie Stryker, Library Manager, and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #110-23 Appointment to Drainage Committee
On a motion by Councilman Bliek and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Bender, Bliek, Lonneville, Herman, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board re-appoints Michael Means to the Drainage Committee effective January 1, 2023 thru 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 Michael Means, and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #111-23 Appointment to Drainage Committee
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Bender, Bliek, Lonneville, Herman, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board re-appoints Mark Haskins to the Drainage Committee effective January 1, 2023 thru December 31, 2027 and; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Mark Haskins, and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #112-23 Re-Appoint David Vinke to the Marion Planning Board
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilman Bliek
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Bender, Bliek, Lonneville, Herman, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the appointment of David Vinke as a Planning Board Member effective January 1, 2023 thru December 31, 2029; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to David Vinke and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #113-23 Re-Appoint John Lonneville as Alternate to the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Bender, Bliek, Lonneville, Herman, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the appointment of John Lonneville as Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals Member effective January 1, 2023 thru December 31, 2029; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to John Lonneville and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #114-23 Prepays 12/14/22 Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Bender, Bliek, Lonneville, Herman, Cramer
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 1083.27
Sewer 1295.78
Street Lighting 2850.92
Total $5229.97
Additional Citizen Comments:
John Cornell spoke first and wanted to know the difference between charging a bond for the burnt out building or charging a fine? What would be the best way to go?
John Lonneville thanked Supervisor Bender, Councilman Bliek and Councilmen Lonneville for attending the Pearl Harbor Memorial held at the Marion American Legion on December 7th. Mr. Lonneville also stated that the ‘Four Champlin’s ceremony’ will be held with the Second Reformed Church in February. The date has not been determined however, when it does become available, Mr. Lonneville will let the Town Board know.
Caryn Devlin stated that the Wayne County Memories books is now available for sale. Price is $27. The book was created as a fundraiser for the Wayne County Bicentennial Committee.
On a motion from Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer, the Town Board moved into executive session at 7:11pm to discuss employment history of a particular person.
On a motion from Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer, the executive session was closed at 7:45pm.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilman Bliek and seconded by Councilman Cramer, Supervisor Bender closed the meeting at 7:48pm.
Next meetings are scheduled for:
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, January 9, 2023 @ 6:30pm
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, January 23, 2023 @ 6:30pm
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Heidi M. Levan, Clerk of the Board