DRAFT
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Marion Court Room
Monday, February 10, 2025
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on Monday, February 10, 2025 at the Marion Town 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: Jeff Cragg, Chief Operator at Marion Sewer Department; Tim Boerman, Marion Highway Superintendent; Tracy Whitney, Marion Public Library Director; Marcia Lonneville; Theresa Kuhn; Holly Bovet; Angela Flynn; Gina Southcott; Penny Shaw; Gary Shaw; Kim Wemesfelder; Kayla Bellefontaine; Debbie Smith; John Lonneville.
Supervisor Johnson asked everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance.
Acknowledgments:
- Marion American Legion
Thank you for your 4 Chapels ceremony.
Discussion:
- Crossing Light at North Main intersection(Presented by J. Herman)
- Water Discussion – Eddy Ridge Rd (Presented by H. Levan)
- Facebook (Presented by M. Cramer)
- Keys (Presented by H. Levan)
- Court Room – Back Door (Presented by M. Cramer)
- Court Room – Window (Presented by M. Cramer)
- Broadband Coverage (Presented by S. Johnson)
- RFP Updated Process (Presented by S. Johnson)
- Part-Time Maintenance Job Posting/Description (Presented by S. Johnson)
- Bicentennial Updates – Committee Sign-Ups (Presented by S. Johnson)
- A/C Library – When can it be done? (Presented by H. Levan)
- Livestreaming (Presented by M. Taber)
- Reports(Presented by M. Taber)
- Compensation Plan (Presented by M. Taber)
- Website/Email (Presented by H. Levan)
Citizen Comments:
5 citizens spoke on a variety of topics
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
Zoning, Planning Michael Cramer Summer Johnson
Highway Summer Johnson Ronald Lonneville
Drainage Julie Herman Michael Cramer
Cemetery Michael Cramer Julie Herman
Code Enforcement Officer Ronald Lonneville
Reports:
- Town Clerk – January 2025
- Supervisor
- Money Market – January 2025
- Operating Statement – Feb.28, 2025
- Trial Balance – January 2025
- Marion Fire District – December 10, 2024 meeting minutes
- Assessor – January 2025
- Code Officer – January 2025
- WCWSA – December 19th & 24th, 2024 meeting minutes
- Dog Control – January 2025
- Justice
- Bonafede (Unavailable)
- Bender (Unavailable)
- Planning/Zoning Board – February 2025
- Wayne County 911 – January 2025
- Cemetery (N/A)
- Library – January 2025
- Parks & Rec Advisory – January 2025
Resolutions:
- Accept Town Board Meetings Minutes for January 6th, 13th and 27th, 2025
- Audit of 2024 Town Clerk Books
- Authorize Highway Superintendent to Attend Advocacy Day 2025, in Albany, New York
- Authorize Highway Superintendent to Attend 2025 School for Highway Superintendents
- Authorize Highway Superintendent to Attend the 96th Annual New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highway Conference
- Appoint Bicentennial Committee Members
- Authorize Town of Marion to Purchase Supplies for Jennie’s House, Town Museum
- Authorization to Award $500.00 to the Marion Senior Club for Services in Senior Recreational and Social Environments
- Payment of Claims
- Authorize Agreement to Spend Town Highway Funds
Resolution #201-2025 Accept Town Board Meetings Minutes for January 6th, 13th and 27th, 2025
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 accepts the January 6th, 13th and 27th, 2025 Town Board meeting minutes.
Resolution #202-2025 Audit of 2024 Town Clerk Books
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonnevile
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 did duly audit the cash books of the following departments of the Town of Marion on Monday, February 10th, 2025:
Marion Town Clerk
Park Rentals
Water Receiving Clerk
Sewer Receiving Clerk
Cemetery Clerk
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 all Department Heads.
Resolution #203-2025 Authorize Highway Superintendent to Attend Advocacy Day 2025, in Albany, New York
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, the Advocacy Day Grass Roots Campaign 2025 will be conducted at the Albany Hilton Hotel in Albany, New York on March 4th and 5th, 2025; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes Timothy Boerman, Town of Marion Highway Superintendent, to attend above mentioned Advocacy Day Grass Roots Campaign 2025; and
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the expenses incurred for registration, travel, lodging and meals will be paid by the Town of Marion and be appropriated from Account #50104.01.000.016 at a cost not to exceed the budgeted amount; and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a passed copy of this resolution to Timothy Boerman, Highway Superintendent and Principal the Account Clerk.
Resolution #204-2025 Authorize Highway Superintendent to Attend 2025 School for Highway Superintendents
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 Authorizes Highway Superintendent to attend 2025 School for Highway Superintendents.
WHEREAS, the 80th Annual School for Highway Superintendents will be conducted at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York on June 2-4, 2025.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes Timothy Boerman, Town of Marion Highway Superintendent, to attend above mentioned School for Highway Superintendents; and
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the expenses incurred for registration, travel, lodging and meals will be paid by the Town of Marion and be appropriated from Account #A50104.01.000.016 at a cost not to exceed the budgeted amount.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a passed copy of this resolution to Timothy Boerman, Highway Superintendent and the Account Clerk.
Resolution #205-2025 Authorize Highway Superintendent to Attend the 96th Annual New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highway Conference
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, that the Marion Town Board authorizes Timothy A. Boerman, Highway Superintendent, to attend the 96th Annual New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways Conference to be conducted at the Holiday Valley Resort, Ellicottville, New York, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 through Friday, September 26, 2025; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that expenses incurred for registration, travel, lodging and meals be paid by the Town of Marion from Account #50104.01.000.016 at a cost not to exceed budgeted amount; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Timothy A. Boerman, Highway Superintendent and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #2062025 Appoint Bicentennial Committee Members
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 appoints the following individuals to the Marion Bicentennial Committee;
John Lonneville
Theresa Kuhn
Nancy Spinning
John Cornell
Heidi Levan
Gina Southcott
Patti Holdraker
Mike Cramer, Town Board Liaison
Jennifer Hunter, Town Historian
BE IT RESOLVED, the committee must approve a Chair and Secretary for the committee; and
The committee must provide meeting minutes and a quarterly report once formed and;
The committee must meet at least once a quarter and may use any town facility to hold their meetings; and
The committee is considered an “arm” of local government, and therefore must practice in an “open” meeting (Open Meeting Law) with advanced notice for meeting dates; and
The formed committee must by law adhere to all State and Local laws, including the Town of Marion’s procurement policy when making purchases; and
The Town of Marion Historian is responsible for signing all related spending request, keep records of spending and create any necessary vouchers; and
The Town Board reserves the right to make final funding determinations over the procurement policy threshold; and
The Town Board reserves the authority to modify, alter or update these rules and restrictions at any time, and or dissolve the committee, if determined necessary, throughout the term herein; 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 all Bicentennial Committee Members.
Resolution #207-2025 Authorize Town of Marion to Purchase Supplies for Jennie’s House, Town Museum
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and Councilwoman Herman this resolution was TABLED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Town of Marion to purchase paper towels, soap and toilet paper for Jennie’s House, Town of Marion museum; 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 #208-2025 Authorization to Award $500.00 to the Marion Senior Club for Services in Senior Recreational and Social Environments
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 authorizes the Town of Marion to award $500.00 to the Marion Senior Club for services in senior recreational and social environments. The 2025 budgeted amount of $500.00 shall be from account 75504.01.000.099 in a one-time payment; 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 #209-2025 Payment of Claims
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 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 $8,769.33 Voucher #’s: 19690, 19712,19713, 19716, 19718, 19721-19727, 19729-19731, 19733-19735, 19737-19738
Highway $26,080.20 Voucher #’s: 19695-19699, 19702-19709, 19711, 19719, 19731, 19736, 19737
Library $2,357.27 Voucher #’s: 19731 & 19734
Sewer $5,240.66 Voucher #’s: 19691-19694, 19700-19701, 19717, 19730,19731, 19734
Street Lighting $432.07 Voucher #’: 19719 & 19734
Fire District $242,853.00 Voucher #’s: 19714
Arbor Rd Water $1,902.10 Voucher #’s: 19728
NE Quadrant II $10,554.00 Voucher #’s : 19720
Trust & Agency $1782.84 Voucher #’s: 19710, 19731, 19732
Total $299,971.57
Resolution #210-2025 Authorize Agreement to Spend Town Highway Funds
On a motion by Councilman Cramer 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.
WHEREAS, Timothy Boerman, Highway Superintendent, has prepared an agreement to spend Town Highway Funds for 2020 as attached; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board accepts and approves said agreement and authorizes all members of the Town Board and Town Highway Superintendent to sign said agreement in duplicate and forward to the County Superintendent of Highway for his signature; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Highway Superintendent and the Principal Account Clerk.
Additional Citizen Comments: 3 attendees spoke on a variety of topics.
On a motion from Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Taber, the Town Board entered into executive session to discuss a personal issue at 8:01pm. The Board closed executive session at 8:24pm
With no further business, on a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer, Supervisor Johnson closed the meeting at 8:25pm.
Next meetings are scheduled for:
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, February 24, 2025 @ 6:30pm
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, March 10, 2025 @ 6:30pm
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Heidi M. Levan, Clerk of the Board