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TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Marion Court Room
Monday, March 10, 2025
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on Monday, March 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: Tracy Whitney, Marion Public Library Director; Marcia Lonneville; Theresa Kuhn; Holly Bovet; Gina Southcott; Penny Shaw; Gary Shaw; Nicole Sipple; Rob Marshall; Isabelle Marshall; Nancy Spinning; Andrew White; Maria James; Cora Muller; Rebecca VanCamp; Jennifer Willliams; John Lonneville; Justin Minier.
Supervisor Johnson asked everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance.
Acknowledgement:
Supervisor Johnson read the following statement:
Thank you to Priscilla Flack – 35 Years of Service to the Marion Public Library
Priscilla Flack – Proclamation
Proclamation
Whereas, the Town of Marion, New York, would like to recognize Priscilla Flack for over 35 years of service to the Town of Marion Public Library. Mrs. Flack has been the chairwoman of the Marion Public Library Board for many years and has exhibited extraordinary service.
Now, therefore, we the Town of Marion board members, by the authority vested in us, do hereby on behalf of the citizens of Marion, NY extend Congratulations and Best Wishes to you, Priscilla Flack on your retirement from the Town of Marion Public Library
In recognition of your outstanding service, we hereby cause the Seal of Marion to be affixed this 10th day of March 2025.
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Summer Johnson Town Supervisor Michael Cramer, Councilman
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Julie Herman, Councilwoman Ronald Lonneville, Councilman
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Margi Taber, Councilwoman
Public Hearing:
- Public Hearing to use Library Reserve Funds for new A/C unit at Library.
The public hearing opened at 6:32pm with the Clerk of the Board reading the following legal notice: “Legal Notice, Town of Marion, Public Hearing, The Marion Town Board will be having a public hearing on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:30pm. Meeting will be held in the Marion Court Room located at 3827 N. Main Street, Marion, NY for the purpose of spending funds from the Library Reserve Account. At this time, anyone for or against this spending will be allowed to speak. All meetings are open to the public. By order of the Marion Town Board, Heidi M. Levan, Town Clerk/Clerk of the Board, Dated: February 24, 2025.”
A few different Board members spoke regarding this project. Supervisor asked 3 times if anyone had any further questions or discussions, with no one coming forward, the public hearing was closed at 6:35pm
Discussion:
- Website development, change, thoughts, quotes, change to dot GOV cost (Councilman Cramer)
- North Main Street Road repair (Councilman Cramer)
- 2025 Audit update(s): Any assistance needed from employees, Town Board ect. (Councilman Cramer)
- RFP Process (Supervisor Johnson)
- NYS FOIL Laws and Process (Supervisor Johnson)
- Social Media and sharing events, information, meeting dates (Supervisor Johnson)
- Assessor update (Councilman Lonneville)
- Comp Plan update (Councilman Lonneville)
- Moving CEO Department downstairs (Councilman Lonneville)
- Dogs (Councilwoman Taber)
- Elevator at Library – Repair needed (Supervisor Johnson)
Citizen Comments: 3 attendees spoke during this section of the meeting.
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 – February 2025
- Supervisor
- Money Market – February 2025
- Operating Statement – March 2025
- Trial Balance – February 2025
- Marion Fire District – January 14, 2025
- Assessor – February 2025
- Code Officer – February 2025
- WCWSA – January 28, 2025 meeting minutes
- Dog Control – February 2025
- Justice
- Bonafede – February 2025
- Bender – February 2025
- Planning/Zoning Board – March 2025
- Wayne County 911 – February 2025
- Cemetery – February 2025
- Library – February 2025
- Parks & Rec Advisory – February 12th meeting minutes
- Bicentennial Minutes – Feb. 18th & 25th
- Town & County Tax Collection Report – March 6, 2025
Resolutions:
- Accept Town Board Meetings Minutes for February 10th and 24th, 2025
- Authorize Spending Reserve Funds for new A/C at Marion Library
- Authorize Appointing new Library Trustee, Samantha Buss
- Authorize Appointing new Library Trustee, Gail Stoddart
- Authorize Additional Sewer charges for Francisco Morales
- Authorize Window Repair at Marion Town Court
- Authorize to Advertise for Planning Board Alternate members
- Authorize Purchase of Baseball/Softball uniforms
- Authorize Marion Public Library to post RFP for repair to Lift Elevator
- Authorize purchase of Google Workspace Vault/Cloud security services
- Payment of Claims
Resolution #301-2025 Accept Town Board Meetings Minutes for February 10th and 24th, 2025
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 accepts the February 10th and 24th, 2025 Town Board meeting minutes.
Resolution #302-2025 Authorize Utilizing Reserve funds for new Air Conditioning System for the Marion Public Library
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 Town Board held a Public Hearing on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:30pm; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board now authorizes the spending of funds from the Reserve Account and expensed from #16204.01.0.042 not to exceed $21,745 to J Cornell Heating for the purpose of replacing the Air Conditioning System at the Marion Public Library; and
NOW BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a passed copy of this resolution to Tracy Whitney Library Director, J Cornell Heating and Principal the Account Clerk.
Resolution #303-2025 Authorize Appointment of Samantha Buss to the Library Board to Fulfill the Term of Julie Stryker
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, the Marion Town Board Authorizes the Appointment of Samantha Buss to the Library Board
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board appoints Samantha Buss of 3727 S. Main St, Marion, to the Library Board effective March 10, 2025 thru December 31, 2027 to fulfill the term of Julie Stryker; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Samantha Buss, Tracy Whitney Library Manager, and the Account/Audit Clerk.
Resolution #304-2025 Authorize Appointment of Gail Stoddart to the Library Board to Fulfill the Term of Priscilla Flack
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 Authorizes the Appointment of Gail Stoddart to the Library Board
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board appoints Gail Stoddart of 3477 Parker Rd, Marion, to the Library Board effective March 10, 2025 thru December 31, 2026 to fulfill the term of Priscilla Flack; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Gail Stoddart, Tracy Whitney Library Manager, and the Account/Audit Clerk.
Resolution #305-2025 Increase Sewer Units from 1 to 2 – 3754 Union Street
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville 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 received a letter from Marion Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Jeff Cragg regarding sewer units for 3754 Union Street as a new permit was issued for a bakery/warehouse where water and sewer is now installed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Jeff Cragg inspected the property in question and confirmed an additional debit service and quarterly sewer charges need to be added; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Jeff Cragg has spoken to the property owner and;
BE IT RESOLVED that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Jeff Cragg, WCWSA, Assessor, Francisco Morales and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #306-2025 Authorize Replacing Cracked Window for the Marion Town Court
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.
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Court has a cracked window and following the Marion procurement policy guideline #3 two estimates were received; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Marion has filed an insurance claim and funds were received and;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes a budget amendment to increase #16204.01.0.042 by $776.60 and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board awards the bid to Glass Gallery not to exceed $776.60 and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Glass Gallery and Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #307-2025 Authorize Advertising for 2 Alternate positions on the Planning 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 authorizes the Clerk of the Board to advertise in the legal newspaper for the Town of Marion for 2 applicants to fill vacant alternate positions on the Marion Planning Board.
The Town of Marion is accepting applications for the position of Planning Board member. Applications may be picked up at the Marion Town Clerk’s Office.
Resolution #308-2025 Authorize Purchase of Baseball/Softball uniforms
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 Baseball/Softball coordinator did an RFP (Request for Proposal) for the 2025 season uniforms and;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board now authorizes the spending of funds from the from the Youth Baseball Equipment expense line # 73102.01.0.088, price determined by number of participants to Journey Sportswear ; and
NOW BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a passed copy of this resolution to Justin Minier Baseball/Softball Coordinator, Journey Sportswear and Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #309-2025 Authorize Town of Marion to Send out an RFP to repair the elevator at the Marion Public Library
On a motion from Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman, this resolution was removed from the agenda.
WHEREAS, the elevator at the Marion Public Library is need or repair and;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes Kathleen Cauwels to send out an RFP to repair the elevator and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Tracy Whitney, Library Director and Principal Account Clerk
Resolution #310-2025 Authorize Town of Marion to Purchase Google Workspace Vault/Cloud Security Services
On a motion from Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilman Lonneville, this resolution was tabled.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the purchase of Google Workspace Vault/Cloud Security Services and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Principal Account Clerk
Resolution #311-2025 Payment of Claims
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.
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 $ 14,534.78 Voucher #s: 19756, 19765-19768, 19773-19778, 19878, 19788, 19790, 19791, 19793-19802, 19806-19808, 19811, 19813, 19815-19820, 19822, 19823
Highway $ 58,691.54 Voucher #’s: 19755-19764, 19769-19772, 19782-19786, 19809,19810, 19818, 19819
Library $ 2,741.37 Voucher #’s: 19795, 19791, 19817, 19819
Water $ 86.03 Voucher #: 19804
Sewer $ 8,250.84 Voucher #’s: 19756, 19777, 19779-19781, 19789, 19791-19792, 19795, 19805, 19807, 19812, 19817, 19819
Street Lighting $ 716.93 Voucher #s: 19817, 19791
Williamson Water District Marion Users $ 954.12 Voucher #: 19803
Trust & Agency $ 2,007.84 Voucher #’s: 19818, 18919, 19821
Total $87,983.45
Additional Citizen Comments:
- On a motion from Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Taber, the Town Board entered into executive session to discuss the following at 7:53pm.
- The preparation, grading or administration of examinations;
- The medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation
The Board closed executive session at 8:00pm
With no further business, on a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilman Lonneville, Supervisor Johnson closed the meeting at 8:00pm.
Next meetings are scheduled for:
Meeting/Workshop: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 @ 6:30pm – Location Marion High School
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, March 24, 2025 @ 6:30pm
Meeting/Workshop: Monday, April 14, 2025 @ 6:30pm
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Heidi M. Levan, Clerk of the Board