TOWN BOARD Meeting Minutes
Marion Court Room
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the Marion Court Room.
Supervisor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6pm and asked the Clerk of the Board to give a roll call.
PRESENT: Summer Johnson, Supervisor
Julie Herman, Councilwoman
Ronald Lonneville, Councilman
Margi Taber, Councilwoman
ABSENT: Michael Cramer, Councilman
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Marcia Lonneville; Gary & Penny Shaw; Joan Fisher; John Lonneville; Chrissy Nelson; Jack Edlind; Austin Phillips.
Supervisor Johnson asked everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance.
Discussion:
- Seasonal Employee Discussion(Presented by M. Taber)
- P&R Advisory Board 90 Day Report(Presented by M. Taber)
- Add storage shed at Park for Equipment Storage (Presented by M. Taber)
- Historian Space(Presented by J. Herman)
- Tri-County Sports Complex Partnership(Presented by S. Johnson)
Citizen Comments: Two residents spoke during this time.
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
- WCWSA
- Dog Control
- Justice
- Bonafede
- Bender
- Planning/Zoning Board
- Sheriff
- Cemetery
- Library
Resolutions:
- Accept Town Board Meeting Minutes for October 7th, 15th, & 28th, 2024
- Approval of a Cable Television Agreement Between Spectrum Northeast LLC and the Town of Marion
- Set Public Hearing to Amend Fee Schedule for 2025
- Set Public Hearing to Amend Marion Cemetery Rules and Regulations
- Authorize the Repair of the Overhead Doors in the Kitchen at the Town Park
- Payment of Claims-Prepays
- Payment of Claims
Resolution #11012024 Accept Town Board Meeting Minutes for October 7th, 15th, & 28th, 2024
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board accepts the October 7th, 15th, & 28th, 2024 Town Board meeting minutes.
Resolution #11022024 Approval of a Cable Television Agreement Between Spectrum Northeast LLC and the Town of Marion
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of the Town of Marion hereby grants the cable
television franchise of Spectrum Northeast, LLC and the Town of Marion for fifteen (15) years
commencing with the date of approval by the Public Service Commission and expiring fifteen
(15) years hence.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of the Town of Marion hereby confirms acceptance of this franchise renewal agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board Authorizes the Supervisor to sign said agreement 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 #11032024 Set Public Hearing to Amend Fee Schedule for 2025
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Clerk of the Board to advertise for a Public Hearing be held on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30pm in the Marion Court Room and to amend the Town of Marion Fee Schedule for 2025 and;
BE IT RESOLVED, that a copy of the proposed amended fee schedule can be obtained at the Marion Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours 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 #11042024 Set Public Hearing to Amend Marion Cemetery Rules and Regulations
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Clerk of the Board to advertise for a Public Hearing be held on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30pm in the Marion Court Room and to amend the Marion Cemetery Rules and Regulations and;
BE IT RESOLVED, that a copy of the new Marion Cemetery Rules and Regulations can be obtained at the Marion Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours 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 #11052024 Authorize the Repair of the Overhead Doors in the Kitchen at the Town Park
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Cramer, Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the repair of the overhead doors in the kitchen at the Town Park and;
BE IT RESOLVED, the amount not to exceed $190 and be expensed from account #71104.01.000.070 repair parts 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 #11062024 Payment of Claims-Prepays
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson
Nays: 0
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 $1,078.12 Voucher #’s: 19098, 19099, 19103, 19106, 19107,19109, 19110
Highway $140.97 Voucher #’s: 19100, 19101
Library $317.22 Voucher #’s: 19106, 19107
Sewer $2,240.15 Voucher #’s: 19102, 19104-19108, 19110, 19130
Total $3,776.46
Resolution# 11072024 Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson
Nays: 0
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 $73,169.48 Voucher #’s: 18973, 19044, 19047, 19049-19051, 19056-19060, 19070-19072, 19079-19090, 19092, 19093, 19111, 19114, 19116, 19118-19120, 19124-19127, 19131
Highway $56,049.34 Voucher #’s: 19052-19055, 19061-19069, 19071, 19090, 19091, 19094-19097, 19111, 19115-19117, 19122, 19123, 19131
Library $5,055.61 Voucher #’s: 19090, 19071, 19131
Sewer $13,925.04 Voucher #’s: 19045, 19046, 19048, 19071, 19073-19078, 19090, 19111-19113, 19116, 19121, 19129, 19131
Trust & Agency $1,668.66 Voucher #’s: 19128, 19131
Total $149,868.13
Additional Citizen Comments: None
On a motion from Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Taber, the Town Board entered into executive session to discuss a personal issue at 7:27pm. The Board closed executive session at 7:49pm
With no further business, on a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman, Supervisor Johnson closed the meeting at 7:49pm.
Next meetings are scheduled for:
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, November 25, 2024 @ 6:30pm
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, December 9, 2024 @ 6:30pm
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Heidi M. Levan, Clerk of the Board