RG& E have issued a weather statement. See link below:
https://www.rge.com/w/nyseg-and-rg-e-prepared-for-winter-weather-this-weekend-2

2024 Meeting Minutes

11.12.2024 Meeting Minutes

11.12.2024 Meeting Minutes

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:

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:

  1. Town Clerk
  2. Supervisor
    1. Money Market
    2. Operating Statement
    3. Trial Balance
  3. Marion Fire District
  4. Assessor
  5. Code Officer
  6. WCWSA
  7. Dog Control
  8. Justice
    1. Bonafede
    2. Bender
  9. Planning/Zoning Board
  10. Sheriff
  11. Cemetery
  12. Library

Resolutions:

  1. Accept Town Board Meeting Minutes for October 7th, 15th, & 28th, 2024
  2. Approval of a Cable Television Agreement Between Spectrum Northeast LLC and the Town of Marion
  3. Set Public Hearing to Amend Fee Schedule for 2025
  4. Set Public Hearing to Amend Marion Cemetery Rules and Regulations
  5. Authorize the Repair of the Overhead Doors in the Kitchen at the Town Park
  6. Payment of Claims-Prepays
  7. 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 Amount Voucher #'s
General $1,078.12 19098, 19099, 19103, 19106, 19107,19109, 19110
Highway $140.97 19100, 19101
Library $317.22 19106, 19107
Sewer $2,240.15 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 Amount Voucher #'s
General $73,169.48 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 19052-19055, 19061-19069, 19071, 19090, 19091, 19094-19097, 19111, 19115-19117, 19122, 19123, 19131
Library $5,055.61 19090, 19071, 19131
Sewer $13,925.04 19045, 19046, 19048, 19071, 19073-19078, 19090, 19111-19113, 19116, 19121, 19129, 19131
Trust & Agency $1,668.66 19128, 19131
Total $149,868.13  

Additional Citizen Comments:

None

Executive Session

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

_____________________________________________

Heidi M. Levan, Clerk of the Board

Building a Stronger
Community Together

The Town of Marion is proud to honor its history while planning for the future.

We invite you to reach out with questions, ideas, or concerns so that together we can continue making Marion a place where people and businesses thrive.