TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MINUTES
Marion Court Room
Monday, January 6, 2025
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on
Monday, January 6, 2025 at the Marion Town Court Room.
Supervisor Johnson called the meeting to order at 3pm 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: Jeff Cragg, Chief Operator at Marion Sewer Department; Marcia Lonneville; Steve Matteson.
Supervisor Johnson asked everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance.
Discussion:
- Meeting Times and Schedule (Presented by H. Levan)
- Lastpass, a Password Management software (Presented By S. Johnson)
- Review Bids for Main Street Maintenance and Abandoned Cemetery work for 2025 (Presented By S. Johnson)
- Posting Seasonal Cemetery Jobs (Presented By S. Johnson)
- RFP Process (Presented By S. Johnson)
- Moving CEO Department to first floor (Presented by J. Herman)
Citizen Comments:
| 2025 Committee Appointments | Chair | Co-Chair |
| Deputy Supervisor | Mike Cramer | |
| Town Clerk | Julie Herman | Summer Johnson |
| Water, Sewer | Ron Lonneville | Margi Taber |
| Public Safety | Summer Johnson | |
| Judicial | Margi Taber | Julie Herman |
| Library | Margi Taber | |
| Parks, Recreation | Margi Taber | Summer Johnson |
| Assessor | Ron Lonneville | |
| Historian | Julie Herman | |
| Zoning, Planning | Mike Cramer | Summer Johnson |
| Highway | Summer Johnson | Ron Lonneville |
| Drainage | Julie Herman | Mike Cramer |
| Cemetery | Mike Cramer | Julie Herman |
| Code Enforcement | Ron Lonneville |
Reports:
- Town Clerk Annual Report
- Cemetery Final Report
Resolutions:
- Authorize Supervisor to Sign Town Clerk Annual Software Support Contract with Williamson Law Book
- Authorize Supervisor to Sign Software License Agreement for Buildings & Code Enforcement with Williamson Law Book and Annual Software Support Contract
- Designate Legal Newspaper for The Town of Marion for 2025
- Adopt 2025 Mileage Reimbursement Rate
- Re-Appoint Town Attorney
- Authorize the Town Clerk to Advertise Town Board Meetings for 2025
- Approve Bid and Authorize Payment for Main Street Lawn Care and Maintenance
- Approve Bid and Authorize Payment for 3 Abandoned Cemeteries Lawn Care and Maintenance
- Authorize Supervisor to Sign the 2025 Contract with Wayne County Public Works – Snow & Ice
- Appoint Steve Matteson to the Wayne County EMS Advisory Board
- Amend Budget to Reflect the Updated New York State Minimum Wage Requirements for 2025
- Authorization for the Supervisor to Register and Attend the OSC Online, “Accounting Principles and Procedures” CLE Course
- Adopt Robert’s Rules of Order 12th Edition
- Authorize Re-Appointment of Mark Plyter as Dog Control Officer
- Authorize Re-Appointment of Mike Hershelman to Zoning Board
Resolution #1012025 Authorize Supervisor to Sign Town Clerk Annual Software Support Contract with Williamson Law Book
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Cramer, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign the Town Clerk Annual Software Support Contract for 2025 with Williamson Law Book Company for an annual cost of $1096.00 to be appropriated from account 14102.1.0.029; and
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 Williamson Law Book Company.
Resolution #1022025 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 Cramer
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Cramer, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
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 2025 with Williamson Law Book as attached at an annual cost of $862.00 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 #1032025 Designate Legal Newspaper for The Town of Marion for 2025
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Cramer, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
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, 2025; 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 #1042025 Adopt 2025 Mileage Reimbursement Rate
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Cramer, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
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 @ $ .70 effective January 1, 2025; 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 #1052025 Re-Appoint Town Attorney
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 re-appoints David Fulvio as Attorney for the Town of Marion for the calendar year 2025; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that David Fulvio 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 David Fulvio
Resolution #1062025 Authorize the Town Clerk to Advertise Town Board Meetings for 2025
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Cramer, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
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 2025 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 Court Room located at 3827 N. Main Street, Marion, NY 14505 and, 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 #1072025 Approve Bid and Authorize Payment for Main Street Lawn Care and Maintenance
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville 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, the Town Marion Town Board placed a RFP out for the work summarized within the RFP for Main Street Marion, NY; and
WHEREAS, the Town received one bid:
Bovet Lawn and Garden LLC for $1,865 for the defined 2025 season, to be expensed from account 85104.01.000.0.232
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Bovet Lawn and Garden LLC, and the Town Principal accountant.
Resolution #1082025 Approve Bid and Authorize Payment for 3 Abandoned Cemeteries Lawn Care and Maintenance
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.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Marion Town Board placed a RFP out for the work summarized within the RFP for the Lawn Care and Maintenance of three abandoned cemeteries, NY; and
WHEREAS, the Town received one bid:
Bovet Lawn and Garden LLC for $2,880 for the defined 2025 season, to be expensed from account 88104.01.000.000
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Bovet Lawn and Garden LLC, and the Town Principal accountant.
Resolution #1092025 Authorize Supervisor to Sign the 2025 Contract with Wayne County Public Works – Snow & Ice
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Cramer, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign the 2025 contract with Wayne County Public Works – Snow & Ice; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the County of Wayne, Marion Highway Superintendent, and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #1102025 Appoint Steve Matteson to the Wayne County EMS Advisory Board
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Cramer, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board approves the appointment of Steve Matteson to the Wayne County, NY EMS Advisory Board for the 2025 and 2026 term; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Steve Matteson and the Supervisor.
Resolution #1112025 Amend Budget to Reflect the Updated New York State Minimum Wage Requirements for 2025
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, the Marion Town Board received updated New York State minimum wage requirements; and
THEREFORE, the following budgetary items will be amended to reflect the rate of $15.50; and
Amending the budget to include the COLA at 3% in addition to the minimum wage increase; and
Account 16201.01.0.041 amended to $15.96 per hour, not to exceed three hours per week; and
Account 71101.01.041 amended to $15.96 per hour; and
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.
Resolution #1122025 Authorization for the Supervisor to Register and Attend the OSC Online, Accounting Principles and Procedures CLE Course
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Cramer, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes for the Supervisor to Register and Attend the OSC Online, Accounting Principles and Procedures CLE Course; at the cost of $85.00 to be expensed out of account, 12204.01.004
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 the Supervisor.
Resolution #1132025 Adopt Robert’s Rules of Order 12th Edition
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Cramer, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board adopts Robert’s Rules of Order 12th Edition; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #1142025 Authorize Re-Appointment of Mark Plyter as Dog Control Officer
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville 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 re-appoints Mark Plyter, as the Marion Dog Control Officer effective January 1, 2025, thru December 31, 2025; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the rate of pay will be $353.27 paid bi-weekly for a yearly total of $9,185 to be taken from account number 35101.01.0.000; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Mark Plyter and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #15 Authorize Re-Appointment of Mike Hershelman to Zoning Board
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Cramer, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board re-appoints Mike Hershelman, 3515 Sand Hill Road, Marion NY, to the Zoning Board effective January 1, 2025 thru December 31, 2032; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Mike Hershelman, Adrienne Compton and the Principal Account Clerk.
Citizen Comments:
Two residents spoke during this time.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer, Supervisor Johnson closed the meeting at 7:35pm.
Next meetings are scheduled for:
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, January 13, 2025 @ 6:30pm
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, January 27, 2025 @ 6:30pm
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Heidi M. Levan, Clerk of the Board