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7.8.2024 Meeting Minutes

TOWN BOARD Meeting Minutes

Marion Court Room

Monday, July 8, 2024

A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on Monday, July 8, 2024 at the Marion 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:  10 citizens were in attendance.

Supervisor Johnson asked everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance.

Discussion:

  1. Court Audit Report – Expected Receipt of Report
  2. Town Hall – ADA Compliant Door/Opener Repair
  3. Library A/C Quotes for Replacement – Update 2025 Budget
  4. Town Signage Replacement/Upgrade at North & South Main Street(s)
  5. Brush Pile Dumping at Highway Department
  6. Code Enforcement and Public Relations
  7. Tent/Homeless in Town Park
  8. Park Playground Access During Summer Recreation
  9. Life Changes – New York State Retirement Publication – What if I Work After Retirement?
  10. Museum Elevator
  11. Parks & Rec Advisory Board selection

Correspondence:

1) Letter from John Bovet

2) Letter from Jean Remein

3)Letter from resident regarding Red Creek brush clearing and property damage

Citizens Comments:  1 Resident asked to speak and was given 3 minutes to do so.

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                            Ronald Lonneville

Zoning, Planning    Michael Cramer                    Summer Johnson

Highway               Summer Johnson                     Ronald Lonneville

Drainage               Julie Herman

Cemetery             Michael Cramer                        Julie Herman

Code Enforcement Officer   Ronald Lonneville      Michael Cramer

Reports:

  1. Town Clerk
  2. Supervisor
  3. Money Market
  4. Operating Statement
  5. Trial Balance
  6. Marion Fire District
  7. Assessor
  8. Code Officer
  9. Library
  10. Dog Control
  11. Justice
  12. Bonafede
  13. Bender
  14. Planning/Zoning Board

10.Sheriff

11.WCWSA

 Resolutions:

  1. Accept Town Board Meeting Minutes June 10 th and June 24 th
  2. Receive and File all Correspondence/Reports for July 8th, 2024
  3. Authorization to approve the Town of Marion Hiring and Interviewing Policy
  4. Authorize Hiring Part Time Deputy Town Clerk
  5. Accept Resignation of Cheryl Blue as Crossing Guard
  6. Authorize Hiring MEO Full Time Employee at the Marion Highway department
  7. Authorize Hiring Summer Recreation Counselors
  8. Appoint Lucas Keith, MD as Health Officer
  9. Audit of 2024 Town & County Tax Collection Books
  10. Fall Festival Parking Lot Closure
  11. Payment of Claims

Resolution #7012024  Accept Town Board Meeting Minutes June 10 th and 24 th

On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman

ADOPTED:       Ayes: 5 Cramer, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson, Herman

Nays: 0

The following resolution was adopted

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board approves the June 10 th and 24 th Town Board meeting minutes.

Resolution #7022024 Receive and File all Correspondence/Reports for July 8 th , 2024

On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Taber

ADOPTED:       Ayes: 5 Cramer, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson, Herman

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 July 8 th, 2024.

Resolution #7032024 Authorization to approve the Town of Marion Hiring and Interviewing Policy

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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 accepts the Town of Marion Hiring and Interviewing policy REV3

dated July 1, 2024, and for it to take effect immediately; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this

resolution to Summer Johnson and the Principal Account Clerk.

Resolution #7042024 Authorize Hiring Part Time 2nd Deputy Town Clerk

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 approves hiring Heidi Jarvis, 153 Tremont St. Palmyra, NY 14522

as part time Deputy Town Clerk to be expended out of 14101.01.000.036; and

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board sets the Deputy Town Clerk hourly wage at $19/hr for 15 hours/per week; and

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Marion authorizes the Clerk to the Board

to give a copy of this resolution to Heidi Jarvis and the Principal Account Clerk.

Resolution #7052024 Accept Resignation of Cheryl Blue as Crossing Guard

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

WHEREAS, Cheryl Blue has submitted her resignation as the Crossing Guard effective 6/26/24; now

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board regretfully accepts the resignation of Cheryl Blue; and

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to

Cheryl Blue and Principal Account Clerk.

Resolution #7062024 Authorize Hiring MEO Full Time Employee at the Marion Highway Department

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

WHEREAS, Timothy Boerman, Highway Superintendent for the Town of Marion has recommended hiring a

MEO full time employee; now

BE IT RESOLVED that the Marion Town Board accepts said recommendation and authorizes hiring Michael

Wickett, 5001 Route 21, Marion, NY 14505 effective July 9, 2024, at remuneration of $25.66/hour,

probationary period of one year, after one year of service rate of pay will be $27.82/hour; and

BE IT RESOLVED that Michael Wickett currently has his CDL permit; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Michael Wickett will take his road test and obtain his CDL license no later than

October 1, 2024; and

BE IT RESOLVED that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to

Michael Wickett, Highway Superintendent, and the Principal Account Clerk.

Resolution # 7072024 Authorize Hiring Summer Recreation Counselors

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 the following individuals for 2024 for the Summer

Recreation Camp Program Counselor Position for $15/hour to be appropriated from

account 73101.01.000.256 SUMMER REC GRANT; and

Rebecca Anderson

Lissette Montes as a fill-in/floater for vacation days or missed days; and

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to

all of the individuals listed above and the Principal Account Clerk.

Resolution #7082024 Appoint Lucas Keith, MD as Health Officer

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 Marion Town Board needs to appoint a health officer according to the Public Health Law; and

BE IT RESOLVED that the Marion Town Board appoints Lucas Keith, MD, as Health Officer, effective August 11,

2024, and expiring August 10, 2028, at remuneration of $261.38 quarterly; and

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to

NYSDOH, Lucas Keith, MD and the Principal Account Clerk.

Resolution #7092024 Audit of 2024 Town & County Tax Collection Books

On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilman Cramer

ADOPTED:       Ayes: 5 Cramer, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson, Herman

Nays: 0

The following resolution was adopted

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board did duly audit the cash books of the Town & County Tax

Collection for 2024 for the Town Clerks Office; 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 Clerk and the Principal Account Clerk.

Resolution #7102024 Fall Festival Parking Lot Closure

On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman

ADOPTED:       Ayes: 5 Cramer, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson, Herman

Nays: 0

The following resolution was adopted

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board hereby requests the following Municipal parking lot next to

Jennies House to be fully closed to all traffic on Friday, September 6, 2024 and Saturday September 7, 2024

from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. ; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to send a copy of this resolution to local businesses and Town employees.

Resolution #7112024 Payment of Claims

On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Taber

ADOPTED:       Ayes: 5 Cramer, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson, Herman

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                             $31,035.39      Voucher #’s: 18538-18542, 18546, 18548, 18560, 18562,18563,15866,18570,18579,18580-18586,18595,18598-18605, 18607-18615, 18617-18628, 18630-18632, 18636

Highway                           $381,956.71     Voucher #’s: 18543- 18545,18547, 18549-18551, 18564, 18569, 18586-18589, 18571-18578, 18590-18594, 18619, 18620,18639-18645

Library                                  $2,104.76      Voucher #’s: 18597, 18606,18613,18619,18620

Water Fund SW                      $646.75      Voucher #: 18616

Sewer                                  $11,965.74     Voucher #’s: 18552-18559, 18565,18567, 18586, 18596, 18611,18613, 18619, 18620, 18635

Trust & Agency                   $1,918.66       Voucher #s:  18619,18629,18633,18634,18637, 18638, 18561

Total                                  $429,628.01

Resolution #7122024 Authorize Public Hearing for Appropriation from Town Hall Reserve to Improvements

On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman

ADOPTED:       Ayes: 5 Cramer, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson, Herman

Nays: 0

The following resolution was adopted

BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board Authorizes a public hearing for appropriation from Town Hall reserve on July 22, 2024 @ 6:30 pm; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Principal Account Clerk

Additional Citizen Comments:  –  1 resident asked to speak and was given 3 minutes to do so.

The Board went into executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person on a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer at 7:38 pm

With no further business, on a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman, Supervisor Johnson closed the meeting at 7:50pm.

 

Next meetings are scheduled for:

Meeting/Workshop:             Monday, July 22, 2024 @ 6:30pm

Meeting/Workshop:          Monday, August 12, 2024 @ 6:30pm

 

 

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Heidi M. Levan, Clerk of the Board