TOWN BOARD Meeting Minutes
Marion Court Room
Monday, June 10, 2024
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on Monday, June 10, 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.
Public Hearing:
6:30pm Appropriation from Town Hall – Tabled on a motion from Councilwoman Herman, Seconded by Councilman Cramer and approved with all ayes.
6:30pm – Tax Cap Levy Override – This public hearing opened at 6:33pm with the Clerk of the Board reading the legal notice. Supervisor Johnson asked three times if anyone had questions or concerns, with no one coming forward, the public hearing was closed at 6:35pm on a motion from Councilman Lonneville, seconded by Councilman Cramer and approved with all ayes.
Discussion:
- Comp Plan- Possible Grant Opportunities with MBR Group
- Citizen Preparedness Training being offered
- Updates on the Hiring/Interview Policy
- JCAP Grant
- Literacy Program
- Acknowledging the Marion Central School FFA Club
- Historian Posting
- Spanish Club
- Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Correspondence: None
Citizens Comments: 3 Residents asked to speak and were given 3 minutes each to do so.
Committees Reports were given:
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
- Assessor
- Code Officer
- Library
- Dog Control
- Justice
- Bonafede
- Bender
- Planning/Zoning Board
9.Sheriff / Emergency Management
Resolutions:
- Approve Meeting Minutes for May 13th and May 28th, 2024
- File all correspondence for June 10th, 2024 meeting
- Authorization to Accept the 2024 JCAP Grant Totaling $28,342.95 and to Amend Town Budget
- Authorize subsidiary Transfers
- Authorizing the Town to sponsor the Summer Literacy Program
- Approving the hiring of 6 Summer Rec Counselors and 1 Fill-In Counselor
- Authorize the Increase of Rate of Pay for Library Employees and to Amend Town Budget
- Parks & Rec Advisory Board for the Town of Marion, NY
- Prepayment of Claims
- Adopt #2-2024 Local Law Entitled “Real Property Tax Levy Limit”
- Payment of Claims
Resolution #6012024 Accept Town Board Meeting Minutes May 13th and 28th
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman 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 approves May 13th and 28th Town Board meeting minutes.
Resolution #6022024 Receive and File all Correspondence/Reports for June 10th, 2024
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman 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 directs the Clerk of the Board to receive and file all correspondence and reports for June 10th, 2024.
Resolution #6032024 Authorization to Accept the 2024 JCAP Grant Totaling $28,342.95 and to Amend Town Budget
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
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 2024 JCAP Grant for a total of $28,342.95 and amend the 2024 town budget
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Barb Griffith and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #6042024 Authorize Subsidiary Transfers
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman 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 authorizes the following subsidiary transfers:
| Account # | Description | Debit | Credit |
| 10104.01.000.001 | Website/Social Media | 281.52 | |
| 11104.01.000.014 | Magistrate Dues | 50.00 | |
| 12204.01.000.013 | Forms | 10.70 | |
| 14104.01.000003 | Advertising | 14.27 | |
| 16204.01.000.018 | Phone | 218.88 | |
| 51324.01.000.004 | Misc | 149.93 | |
| 73101.01.000.083 | Recreation Director | 1,000.00 | |
| 73101.01.000.192 | Dbaseball Supervisor | 0.05 | |
| 75102.01.000.000 | Equipment | 12.80 | |
| 80101.01.000.011 | Supplies | 194.30 | |
| 80102.01.000.029 | Software WLB | 41.00 | |
| 80104.01.000.015 | Publications | 69.15 | |
| 88101.01.000.255 | Lawncare Mowing | 240.00 | |
| 88104.01.000.004 | Misc | 1,371.56 | |
| 88104.01.000.250 | Personal Services | 1,269.18 | |
| 88104.01.000.251 | Personal Services | 846.12 | |
| 88104.01.000.252 | Personal Services | 307.68 | |
| 88104.01.000.253 | Personal Services | 1,269.18 | |
| 88104.01.000.254 | Personal Services | 1,269.18 | |
| 88104.01.000.255 | Personal Services | 5,658.25 | |
| 51104.03.000.003 | Advertising | 37.04 | |
| 51124.03.000.123 | Pipe/Culverts | 1,608.76 | |
| 51401.03.000.115 | Personal Services | 5,999.37 | |
| 10104.01.000.003 | Advertising | 14.27 | – |
| 11104.01.000.013 | Forms | 50.00 | – |
| 12201.01.000.203 | Deputy Supervisor | 281.52 | – |
| 12204.01.000.012 | Equipment Repair | 10.70 | – |
| 16204.01.000.051 | Internet | 218.88 | – |
| 51104.03.000.060 | Uniforms | 37.04 | – |
| 51121.03.000.115 | Personal Services | 5,999.37 | – |
| 51124.03.000.129 | Wedging/Aprons | 1,608.76 | – |
| 51324.01.000.042 | Building Repairs | 149.93 | – |
| 73101.01.000.256 | Recreation Grant | 1,000.00 | – |
| 73104.01.000.004 | Misc | 0.05 | – |
| 75104.01.000.004 | Misc | 12.80 | – |
| 80101.01.000.016 | Seminars/Education | 194.30 | – |
| 80101.01.000.016 | Seminars/Education | 41.00 | – |
| 80104.01.000.016 | Seminars/Education | 69.15 | – |
| 88101.01.000.250 | Personal Services | 1,269.18 | – |
| 88101.01.000.251 | Personal Services | 846.12 | – |
| 88101.01.000.252 | Personal Services | 307.68 | – |
| 88101.01.000.253 | Personal Services | 1,269.18 | – |
| 88101.01.000.254 | Personal Services | 1,269.18 | – |
| 88101.01.000.255 | Personal Services | 5,658.25 | – |
| 88102.01.000.004 | Misc | 1,371.56 | – |
| 88104.01.000.255 | Personal Services | 240.00 | – |
| 21,918.92 | 21,918.92 |
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 #6052024 Authorizing the Town to sponsor the Summer Literacy Program
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Cramer, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson, Herman
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board authorizes the sponsorship of the Summer Literacy Program, which will take place every other Friday from 4pm to 7pm during the Farmer’s market; and
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Principal Account Clerk
Resolution #6062024 Authorization to Accept the Hiring of 6 Summer Recreation Counselors and 1 Fill-In Counselor
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
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,
Lydia McKay
Grace Colburn
Isabella Keyser
Aidan Rittenhouse
Ava Schubert
Emma Kelley
And Brianna Chauncy 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 #6072024 Authorize the Increase of Rate of Pay for Library Employees and to Amend Town Budget
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 Marion Public Library trustees acknowledges the library manager’s discovery of a miscommunication with the budget officer regarding 2024 pay rates for 4 library employees ; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board authorizes the increase in pay rates as follows:
Employee Name Account # Increase/hrly Budget Increase/Decrease
Josie Alexander 74101.05.000.152 $.25 Increase $145.00
Cheryl Blue 74104.05.000.151 $.75 Increase $722.00
Linda Booth 74104.05.000.146 $.75 Decrease $1170.00
Holly Haskins-Fehr 74104.05.000.242 $.25 Increase $156.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the four library employees will receive retroactive pay to January 1, 2024; and
Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Tracy Whitney and the Principal Account Clerk
Resolution #6082024 Establishment of Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman 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 accepts the creation and establishment a Parks & Recreation Advisory Board which shall act in accordance with and subject to the provisions, duties, and limitations of this Resolution as follows,
The governing Advisory Board shall be known as the “Parks & Recreation Advisory Board of the Town of Marion” hereinafter referred to as the “Board.”
- The Board shall consist of a minimum of 5 but not more than 9 people who shall be residents of the Town of Marion. They shall be appointed by the Town Board for a term of four years. All vacancies which may occur shall be filled by the Marion Town Board.
- A member’s term expires upon the expiration of five years on the Board or when such person no longer is a resident of the Town of Marion.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following guidelines are set forth for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board:
(1) The Recreation Advisory Board serves at the pleasure of the Town Board in an advisory capacity. The Board shall have authority to create, direct, or dissolve the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board as needed.
(2) The Town Board makes the final determination of which persons sit on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. The Advisory Board may submit names for consideration, but at no time do they have the power to appoint, fill a vacancy or replace a member without the written consent of the Town Board.
(3) All members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall serve in a volunteer capacity.
(4) All members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall be residents of Marion, NY.
(5) No member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall attempt to negotiate on behalf of the Town of Marion with any outside agency or individuals regarding any matter before the Board or the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board without prior approval from the Town Board.
(6) The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board shall determine and establish meetings as necessary in order to make recommendations to the Town Board.
(7) The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board shall report to the Town Board.
(8) The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is an advisory body to the Town Board in the matter of parks & recreation facilities, activities, staff structure, and any other topic related to parks & recreation in Marion as tasked by the Town Board.
(9) As an Advisory Board appointed by the Town Board, the Recreation Advisory Board is considered part of the Town of Marion official body. As such, all meetings of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board are subject to Open Meeting laws, and therefore are open to the public at all times.
The Town Board of the Town of Marion expressly reserves to itself all powers not specifically granted to the Advisory Board. Such powers include but are not limited to the following:
- The power to make adjustments to and approve the budget of the recreation and parks department.
- The power to lease, purchase or otherwise acquire additional real property for use as parks.
- The power to approve rules and regulations for the operation and conduct of recreational facilities and programs.
- The power to appoint Board Members taking into consideration the recommendation of the Advisory Board.
- The power to employ a Director and to assign employees to the Director. The Town Board may assign employees of the Parks & Recreation Department to other Departments as may be deemed necessary.
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 #6092024 Prepayment of Claims
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
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 $1,733.95 Voucher# 18445, 18446, 18448,18449, 18457, 18465, 18466, 18468-18470, 18476, 18479, 18491
Highway $
Library $181.11 Voucher # 18446, 18465, 18479
Sewer $2,105.03 Voucher # 18446,18447,18465,18470,18479, 18491
Street Lighting $1,513.85 Voucher # 18446, 18479
Trust & Agency $
Total $5,533.94
Resolution #6102024 Adopt #2-2024 Local Law Entitled “Real Property Tax Levy Limit”
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 Adopts Local Law #2-2024 “Real Property Tax Levy Limit”:
Section 1. Legislative Intent
It is the intent of this Local Law to override the limit on the amount of real property taxes that may be levied by the Town of Marion pursuant to General Municipal Law §3-c, and to allow the Town of Marion to adopt a budget for the fiscal year 2025 that requires a real property tax levy more than the “tax levy limit” as defined by General Municipal Law §3-c.
Section 2. Authority
This Local Law is adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law §3-c, which expressly authorizes the town board to override the tax levy limit by the adoption of a local law approved by the vote of sixty percent (60%) of the town board.
Section 3. Tax Levy Limit Override
The Town Board of the Town of Marion, County of Wayne, is hereby authorized to adopt a budget for the fiscal year 2025 that requires a real property levy more than the amount otherwise proscribed in General Municipal Law, §3-c.
Section 4. Severability
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this Local Law or the application thereof to any person firm or corporation, or circumstance, shall be adjusted by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this Local Law or in its application to the person, individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
Resolution #6112024 Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
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 $11,656.46 Voucher# 18434-18437, 18439-18444, 18450-18456, 18458, 18459, 18467,18471-18472, 18477-18478, 18486, 18488-18490, 18493-18498, 18506-18509
Highway $9,314.86 Voucher# 18492, 18499-18505, 18482-18485, 18487-18489
Library $1,998.63 Voucher #18488 & 18489
Sewer $1,848.21 Voucher #18473-18475, 18488 & 18489
Street Lighting
NW Quadrant Phase I $7,718.75 Voucher # 18460
NE Quadrant Phase I $2,412.50 Voucher #18460
NW Quadrant Phase II $12,540.63 Voucher #18460
NW Quadrant Phase III $8,345.00 Voucher # 18460
EXT #2 To Water $6,063.75 Voucher # 18461
NE Quadrant Phase II $10,518.75 Voucher # 18462
EXT#1 to NE #1 $8,837.50 Voucher # 18463
SE Water District $13,809.37 Voucher # 18464
Trust & Agency $1,768.66 Voucher #18438, 18480, 18481, 18489
Total $96,833.07
Additional Citizen Comments – None
With no further business, on a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilman Lonneville, Supervisor Johnson closed the meeting at 8:20pm.
Next meetings are scheduled for:
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, June 24, 2024 @ 6:30pm
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, July 08, 2024 @ 6:30pm
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Heidi M. Levan, Clerk of the Board