7.8.2024 Meeting Minutes
TOWN BOARD Meeting Minutes
Marion Court Room
Monday, July 8, 2024
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on Monday, July 8, 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.
Discussion:
- Court Audit Report – Expected Receipt of Report
- Town Hall – ADA Compliant Door/Opener Repair
- Library A/C Quotes for Replacement – Update 2025 Budget
- Town Signage Replacement/Upgrade at North & South Main Street(s)
- Brush Pile Dumping at Highway Department
- Code Enforcement and Public Relations
- Tent/Homeless in Town Park
- Park Playground Access During Summer Recreation
- Life Changes – New York State Retirement Publication – What if I Work After Retirement?
- Museum Elevator
- Parks & Rec Advisory Board selection
Correspondence:
- Letter from John Bovet
- Letter from Jean Remein
- Letter from resident regarding Red Creek brush clearing and property damage
Citizens Comments:
1 Resident asked to speak and was given 3 minutes to do so.
Committees:
| Committee | 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
- Marion Fire District
- Assessor
- Code Officer
- Library
- Dog Control
- Justice
- Bonafede
- Bender
- Planning/Zoning Board
- Sheriff
- WCWSA
Resolutions:
- Accept Town Board Meeting Minutes June 10th and June 24th
- Receive and File all Correspondence/Reports for July 8th, 2024
- Authorization to approve the Town of Marion Hiring and Interviewing Policy
- Authorize Hiring Part Time Deputy Town Clerk
- Accept Resignation of Cheryl Blue as Crossing Guard
- Authorize Hiring MEO Full Time Employee at the Marion Highway department
- Authorize Hiring Summer Recreation Counselors
- Appoint Lucas Keith, MD as Health Officer
- Audit of 2024 Town & County Tax Collection Books
- Fall Festival Parking Lot Closure
- Payment of Claims
- Authorize Public Hearing for Appropriation from Town Hall Reserve to Improvements
Resolution #7012024 Accept Town Board Meeting Minutes June 10th and 24th
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Cramer, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson, Herman
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board approves the June 10th and 24th Town Board meeting minutes.
Resolution #7022024 Receive and File all Correspondence/Reports for July 8th, 2024
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
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 July 8th, 2024.
Resolution #7032024 Authorization to approve the Town of Marion Hiring and Interviewing Policy Revision3
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
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 Town of Marion Hiring and Interviewing policy REV3 dated July 1, 2024, and for it to take effect immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Summer Johnson and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #7042024 Authorize Hiring Part Time 2nd Deputy Town Clerk
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.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Marion Town Board approves hiring Heidi Jarvis, 153 Tremont St. Palmyra, NY 14522 as part time Deputy Town Clerk to be expended out of 14101.01.000.036; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board sets the Deputy Town Clerk hourly wage at $19/hr for 15 hours/per week; and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Marion authorizes the Clerk to the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Heidi Jarvis and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #7052024 Accept Resignation of Cheryl Blue as Crossing Guard
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
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, Cheryl Blue has submitted her resignation as the Crossing Guard effective 6/26/24; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board regretfully accepts the resignation of Cheryl Blue; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Cheryl Blue and Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #7062024 Authorize Hiring MEO Full Time Employee at the Marion Highway Department
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, Timothy Boerman, Highway Superintendent for the Town of Marion has recommended hiring a MEO full time employee; now
BE IT RESOLVED that the Marion Town Board accepts said recommendation and authorizes hiring Michael Wickett, 5001 Route 21, Marion, NY 14505 effective July 9, 2024, at remuneration of $25.66/hour, probationary period of one year, after one year of service rate of pay will be $27.82/hour; and
BE IT RESOLVED that Michael Wickett currently has his CDL permit; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Michael Wickett will take his road test and obtain his CDL license no later than October 1, 2024; and
BE IT RESOLVED that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Michael Wickett, Highway Superintendent, and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #7072024 Authorize Hiring Summer Recreation Counselors
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 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; and
- Rebecca Anderson
- Lissette Montes as a fill-in/floater for vacation days or missed days
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 #7082024 Appoint Lucas Keith, MD as Health Officer
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman 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 needs to appoint a health officer according to the Public Health Law; and
BE IT RESOLVED that the Marion Town Board appoints Lucas Keith, MD, as Health Officer, effective August 11, 2024, and expiring August 10, 2028, at remuneration of $261.38 quarterly; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to NYSDOH, Lucas Keith, MD and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #7092024 Audit of 2024 Town & County Tax Collection Books
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville 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 did duly audit the cash books of the Town & County Tax Collection for 2024 for the Town Clerks Office; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Town Clerk and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #7102024 Fall Festival Parking Lot Closure
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
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board hereby requests the following Municipal parking lot next to Jennies House to be fully closed to all traffic on Friday, September 6, 2024 and Saturday September 7, 2024 from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to send a copy of this resolution to local businesses and Town employees.
Resolution #7112024 Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
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
| Fund | Amount | Voucher #’s |
|---|---|---|
| General | $31,035.39 | 18538-18542, 18546, 18548, 18560, 18562,18563,15866,18570,18579,18580-18586,18595,18598-18605, 18607-18615, 18617-18628, 18630-18632, 18636 |
| Highway | $381,956.71 | 18543-18545,18547, 18549-18551, 18564, 18569, 18586-18589, 18571-18578, 18590-18594, 18619, 18620,18639-18645 |
| Library | $2,104.76 | 18597, 18606,18613,18619,18620 |
| Water Fund SW | $646.75 | 18616 |
| Sewer | $11,965.74 | 18552-18559, 18565,18567, 18586, 18596, 18611,18613, 18619, 18620, 18635 |
| Trust & Agency | $1,918.66 | 18619,18629,18633,18634,18637, 18638, 18561 |
| Total | $429,628.01 | |
Resolution #7122024 Authorize Public Hearing for Appropriation from Town Hall Reserve to Improvements
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Cramer, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson, Herman
Nays: 0
The following resolution was adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board Authorizes a public hearing for appropriation from Town Hall reserve on July 22, 2024 @ 6:30 pm; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Principal Account Clerk
Additional Citizen Comments:
1 resident asked to speak and was given 3 minutes to do so.
Executive Session
The Board went into executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person on a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer at 7:38 pm
With no further business, on a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman, Supervisor Johnson closed the meeting at 7:50pm.
Next meetings are scheduled for:
- Meeting/Workshop: Monday, July 22, 2024 @ 6:30pm
- Meeting/Workshop: Monday, August 12, 2024 @ 6:30pm
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Heidi M. Levan, Clerk of the Board