10.13.2026 Town Board Meeting Agenda
AGENDA
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
6:30 PM Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
The Marion Town Board will allow residents who would like to speak for 3 minutes each with a maximum of 15 minutes of the meeting devoted to citizens’ comments. There will be time allocated at both the beginning and the end of the meeting.
Public Hearing: None
Acknowledgements: Fall Festival & Marion Businesses
Haunting in the Hamlet -Marion Historic Association
Upcoming Events: 2027 Budget Public Hearing
Correspondence: None
Discussion:
1. Town Park Dumpster - Lock it up?
2. Town Park – Removal of Porta-Potties (date?)
3. December Gingerbread house – park activity
4. Medical Insurance Cost Options 2027
5. Municipal Special Events (draft)
6. Senator Helming Press Conference
7.
Resident Comments:
Committees: Chair Co-Chair
Deputy Supervisor Julie Herman
Town Clerk Mike Cramer Mary Johnson
Water, Sewer Ronald Lonneville Margi Taber
Public Safety Mike Cramer Ron Lonneville
Judicial Margi Taber Julie Herman
Library Margi Taber Mary Johnson
Parks, Recreation Mary Johnson Margi Taber
Assessor Ronald Lonneville Mike Cramer
Historian Julie Herman Ron Lonneville
Zoning, Planning Mike Cramer Mary Johnson
Highway Mike Cramer Ronald Lonneville
Drainage Ron Lonneville Julie Herman
Cemetery Mike Cramer Julie Herman
Code Enforcement Officer Mike Cramer Ronald Lonneville
Building Maintenance Ron Lonneville Mike Cramer
Reports:
1. a. Town Clerk - September 2026
b. Town Clerk - Dog License Report September 2026
2. Dog donation report – N/A
3. Cemetery - September 2026
4. Supervisor
a. Money Market –September 2026
b. Operating Statement - As of 10/8/2026
c. Trial Balance –September 2026
5. Assessor – September 2026
6. Code Officer –September 2026
7. Justice
a. Bonafede -September 2026
b. Bender – September 2026
8. Dog Control -September 2026
9. Planning/Zoning Board –September 2026
10. Library – September 15, 2026
11. Parks & Rec Advisory – July 8, 2026 & August 12, 2026
12. Marion Fire District – Budget for Fire District Public Hearing Notice
14. Drainage Committee Meeting Minutes – N/A
15. Town & County Tax Collection Report – N/A
16. Historian Report – N/A
17. Maintenance Report – N/A
Resolutions:
1. Accept Town Board Meeting minutes for September 8th, 14th, 21st, and 28th 2026
2. Authorize Scheduling Public Hearing to Spend Cemetery Reserves
3. Authorize Supervisor to sign 2027 Youth Development Grant
4. Authorize Request for Proposal for Abandon Cemetery Mowing
5. Authorize Request for Proposal for Main Street Quarterly Clean up
6. Authorize Advertising for 2027 Soccer Coordinator
7. Authorize Advertising for 2027 Summer Recreation Leader
8. Authorize Purchase of Playground Mulch from Wayside Nursey
9. Authorization Deposit of Funds Received for Town Park Bathroom Damage Restitution.
10. Payment of Claims
Resolution #1 Accept Town Board Meetings Minutes for September 8th, 14th, 21st, and 28th, 2026
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board accepts the September 8th, 14th, 21st, and 28th , 2026 Town Board meeting minutes.
Resolution #2 Authorization to Schedule Public Hearing to Spend Cemetery Reserve Funds for New Riding Lawn Mower
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board held a public hearing on Monday, October 26th at 6:30pm to spend Cemetery Reserve Funds; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Marion is utilizing a NYS Contract to purchase a 2027 John Deere riding lawn mower not to exceed $5,000 to be used in the Marion Cemetery; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED The Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #3 Authorize Town of Marion Supervisor to sign the 2027 Youth Development Grant
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
BE IT RESOLVED, The Board of the Town of Marion authorizes the Marion Town Supervisor to sign the 2027 Youth Development Grant that was awarded to the Town of Marion;
BE IT RESOLVED, that this grant is to be used for the 2027 Summer Recreation program in the amount of $39,700; and
WHEREAS, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a certified copy of this resolution to the Wayne County Aging and Youth, Town Supervisor and the Principal Account Clerk
Resolution #4 Authorize the Town of Marion to Accept Request for Proposals for Mowing Abandon Cemeteries in the Town of Marion for 2027
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board will start accepting request for proposals to mow abandon cemeteries in the Town of Marion for 2027; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that all Request for Proposals must be received by November 4th at 4pm in the Marion Town Clerk’s Office in a sealed envelope; 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 #5 Authorize the Town of Marion to Accept Request for Proposals for Landscape and Maintenance of Main Street in the Town of Marion for 2027
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board will start accepting Request for proposals to landscape and maintenance of Main Street in the Town of Marion for 2027; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that all Request for Proposals must be received by November 4th at 4pm in the Marion Town Clerk’s Office in a sealed envelope; 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 #6 Authorize to Advertise for the Position of Summer Soccer Coordinator for 2027
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board authorizes the Clerk of the Board to advertise the position of 2027 Summer Soccer Coordinator at the rate of $ 2,745 for the 2027 year; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that applications will be accepted until the position is filled; and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board of the Town of Marion authorizes the Clerk to the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #7 Authorize to Advertise for the Position of Summer Recreation Director for 2027
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board authorizes the Clerk of the Board to advertise the position of 2027 Summer Recreation Director at the rate of $ 7,763 for the 2027 year; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that this applicant must be qualified by NYS Department of Health before being hired; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that applications will be accepted until the position is filled; and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board of the Town of Marion authorizes the Clerk to the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #8 Authorize Purchasing Mulch from Wayside Garden Center for the Marion Town Park Playgrounds
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board received three quotes from three different vendors; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the purchase of mulch from the lowest bidder, Wayside Garden Center Landscape for the amount not to exceed $6,800 to be taken from account # 85404.10.0.174; and
BE IT FURTHER 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 #9 Authorization Deposit of Funds Received for Town Park Bathroom Damage Restitution.
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
WHEREAS, the Town of Marion authorizes the Principal Account Clerk to deposit funds received for the Town Park bathroom damages restitution into the Park Reserve Fund account # 230.01 in the amount of $200; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #10 Payment of Claims
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
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 $ 20,851.74
Highway $ 53,938.69
Library $ 3,770.39
Federal Stimulus Money $ 3,585.00
Street Lighting SL $ 320.76
Trust & Agency Fund $ 2,900.04
Total $ 85,366.62
Additional Resident Comments:
Next Meeting Dates:
Monday, October 19, 2026- Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm
Monday, October 26, 2026 – Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm