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:
- Court Audit Report – Expected Receipt of Report
- Town Hall – ADA Compliant Door/Opener Repair
- Library A/C Quotes for Replacement – Update 2025 Budget
- Town Signage Replacement/Upgrade at North & South Main Street(s)
- Brush Pile Dumping at Highway Department
- Code Enforcement and Public Relations
- Tent/Homeless in Town Park
- Park Playground Access During Summer Recreation
- Life Changes – New York State Retirement Publication – What if I Work After Retirement?
- Museum Elevator
- 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:
- Town Clerk
- Supervisor
- Money Market
- Operating Statement
- Trial Balance
- Marion Fire District
- Assessor
- Code Officer
- Library
- Dog Control
- Justice
- Bonafede
- Bender
- Planning/Zoning Board
10.Sheriff
11.WCWSA
Resolutions:
- Accept Town Board Meeting Minutes June 10 th and June 24 th
- Receive and File all Correspondence/Reports for July 8th, 2024
- Authorization to approve the Town of Marion Hiring and Interviewing Policy
- Authorize Hiring Part Time Deputy Town Clerk
- Accept Resignation of Cheryl Blue as Crossing Guard
- Authorize Hiring MEO Full Time Employee at the Marion Highway department
- Authorize Hiring Summer Recreation Counselors
- Appoint Lucas Keith, MD as Health Officer
- Audit of 2024 Town & County Tax Collection Books
- Fall Festival Parking Lot Closure
- 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