10.7.2024 Meeting Minutes
10.7.2024 Meeting Minutes
TOWN BOARD Meeting Minutes
Marion Court Room
Monday, October 7, 2024
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on Monday, October 7, 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
- Michael Cramer, Councilman
- Julie Herman, Councilwoman
- Ronald Lonneville, Councilman
- Margi Taber, Councilwoman
ABSENT:
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:
Jeff Cragg, Chief Operator Marion Sewer Department; Tracy Whitney, Marion Library Director; Debbie Smith; Joan Fisher; Marcia Lonneville; Theresa Kuhn; Jennifer Williams; Monica Deyo; Craig Hance; Gary Shaw; Penny Shaw.
Supervisor Johnson asked everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance.
Discussion:
The Town Board met and discussed the 2025 budget for the Town of Marion.
textBudget Changes (to be included in the Preliminary Budget)
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #10101.01.0.002 – Website Social Media was added back to the budget with a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Supervisor Johnson – Naye; Councilwoman Herman – Aye; Councilman Cramer – Aye; Councilman Lonneville – Aye; Councilwoman Taber – Aye. Motion passed 4 Ayes to 1 Nays.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilwoman Taber, Line Item #11101.01.0.009 – Court Clerk increase to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Supervisor Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #12201.01.0.021 – Account Clerk increase to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #12201.01.0.022 – Budget Officer no increase in pay.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilwoman Herman, Line Item #12201.01.0.249 – Clerk Town Hall to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #13551.01.0.023 – Assessor PT Clerk increase to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilwoman Herman, Line Item #14101.01.0.000 – Town Clerk increase to reflect a 3% raise not a 7% raise as was proposed by the Supervisor Johnson.
Long Roll: Johnson – Aye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 5–0.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilwoman Taber, Line Item #16201.01.0.041 – Building Cleaner PT increase to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Aye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 5–0.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #16201.01.0.159 – Outside Maintenance increase to reflect a 3% raise not a 7.6% raise as was proposed by Supervisor Johnson.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #35101.01.0.0 – Dog Control Officer increase to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #40201.01.0.0 – Registrar, Vital records increase to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #40201.01.0.229 – Deputy registrar, Vital records increase to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #50101.0.058 – Highway Superintendent increase to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilwoman Herman, Line Item #50101.01.0.059 – Highway Secretary increase to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilwoman Taber and second by Councilwoman Herman, Line Item #471101.01.0.041 – Park Cleaner to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilman Lonneville, Line Item #73101.0.0.081 Youth Program – Head Counselor remove all pay for 2025. If the grant that was applied for is not received, the Town Board will do a budget amendment to bring back this payroll line with a 3% raise for 2025.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilwoman Herman, Line Item #73101.0.0.081 Youth Program – Counselors remove all pay for 2025. If the grant that was applied for is not received, the Town Board will do a budget amendment to bring back this payroll line with a 3% raise for 2025.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilwoman Taber, Line Item #73101.01.0.082 Night Park Supervisor to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilwoman Taber, Line Item #73101.01.0.083 Summer Recreation Director to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilman Lonneville, Line Item #73101.01.0.191 Soccer Coordinator to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilman Lonneville, Line Item #73101.01.0.191 Soccer Coordinator to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilwoman Herman, Line Item #73101.01.0.192 Baseball/Softball Coordinator to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilwoman Herman, Line Item #75101.01.0.0 Historian to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Aye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 5–0.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilwoman Herman, Line Item #80101.01.0.100 Code Enforcement Officer to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilwoman Taber, Line Item #80101.01.0.102 CEO Clerk to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilwoman Herman, Line Item #80104.01.0.101 Secretary Zoning Board to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilwoman Herman, Line Item #80104.01.0.103 Zoning Board Members to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Naye; Taber – Aye. Passed 3–2.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilwoman Herman, Line Item #80104.01.0.109 Secretary Planning Board to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilwoman Taber, Line Item #80104.01.0.110 Planning Board Members to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Naye; Taber – Aye. Passed 3–2.
On a Motion from Councilwoman Herman and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #88101.01.0.250 Cemetery Town Clerk to reflect a 3% raise on last year’s salary of $3000 for 2025. The Town Supervisor had in include $1000 in the 2025 budget.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #88101.01.0.251 & 88101.01.0.252 Cemetery Deputy Town Clerk’s to reflect a 3% raise on last year’s salary of $2000 for 2025. The Town Supervisor has taken the payroll out of the budget for 2025.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilman Cramer, Line Item #88101.01.0.253 Cemetery Account Clerk to reflect a 3% raise on last year’s salary of $3000 for 2025. The Town Supervisor has taken the payroll out of the budget for 2025.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilwoman Herman, Line Item #88101.01.0.254 Cemetery – Maintenance Supervisor to reflect a 3% raise on last year’s salary of $3000 for 2025. The Town Supervisor had in include $1000 in the 2025 budget.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilman Lonneville, Line Item #83101.06.0.000 Water – Personal Services to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilwoman Herman, Line Item #81101.07.0.0 Sewer – Personal Services to reflect a 3% raise.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilwoman Taber and second by Councilman Lonneville, Line Item #71102.01.0.021 Parks – Civic Recreation Software to reflect removing this line item from the 2025 budget.
Long Roll: Johnson – Naye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 4–1.
On a Motion from Councilman Cramer and second by Councilman Lonneville, Line Item #99509.01 Lawnmover Transer to reflect an increase to $5,200.
Long Roll: Johnson – Aye; Herman – Aye; Cramer – Aye; Lonneville – Aye; Taber – Aye. Passed 5–0.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman, Supervisor Johnson closed the meeting at 8:14pm.
Next meetings are scheduled for:
- Meeting/Workshop: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 @ 6pm
- Meeting/Workshop: Monday, October 21, 2024 @ 6pm
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Heidi M. Levan, Clerk of the Board