9.23.2024 Meeting Minutes
9.23.2024 Meeting Minutes
TOWN BOARD Meeting Minutes
Marion Court Room
Monday September 23, 2024
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on Monday September 23, 2024 in the Marion Court Room.
Supervisor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm with a roll call done by Kimberly Williams, Deputy Clerk of the Board.
PRESENT:
- Summer Johnson, Supervisor
- Michael Cramer, Councilman
- Julie Herman, Councilwoman
- Ronald Lonneville, Councilman
- Margi Taber, Councilwoman
ABSENT:
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:
Marcia Lonneville; Justin Minier; Joyce Allen; Gina Southcott; Gary & Penny Shaw; Nancy & Tim Spinning; Chris & Leslie Hance; Debbie Smith; Monica Deyo; Jen Hunter; Joan Fisher; Jeff Craig, Chief Operator Marion Sewer Department; Tim Boerman, Highway Superintendent; Casey Carpenter, Times of Wayne County; Sharon Compton; Jinny Foreman; Tracy Whitney, Marion Library Director; Barb Schoonerman; Tim Hollahan; Alexandria Compton; Lynn Luccia; Jennifer Williams.
Supervisor Johnson asked everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance.
Budget Workshop:
The Town Board discussed the 2025 budget for the Town of Marion until 6:34 pm.
Public Hearing:
Utilize Contingency Funds to Fund Electric Upgrades in the Court/Meeting Room
The public hearing was opened at 6:35 pm and the legal notice was read by Kimberly Williams, Deputy Clerk of the Board. Supervisor Johnson asked three times if anyone had any questions or concerns. One citizen did ask for more details on the work being done. Clarification was described as finishing the electrical upgrades such as lighting and the electrical panel box.
The public hearing was then closed on a motion from Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer at 6:36 pm with all ayes from the Town Board.
Acknowledgement:
Alexandria Compton from Girl Scout Troop 61072 was recognized as the recipient of the Girl Scout Bronze award for her Pollinator Garden project at the Marion Library.
Discussion:
- The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board gave a presentation about their mission, current concerns and future goals and initiatives.
- Amendment to Local Law status
Correspondence:
- ‘Thank You’ e-mail from Melanie Eisenberg to Heidi Levan and Tim Boerman concerning the Marion Cemetery.
- Letter from Dept. of Health – Water Supply Inspection
Resolutions:
textResolution #9172024 Utilize Contingency Funds and Unappropriated fund balance to Fund Electric Upgrades in the Court/Meeting Room
On a motion from 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, we are in the process of upgrading the electric in the court/meeting room; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board approves the utilization of contingency funds and unappropriated fund balance to pay for the electrical upgrades in the Court/Meeting Room; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the amount is not to exceed $6,580.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the amount is to be expensed as follows:
- $5,000.00 from account #16204.01.000.042 from contingency account
- $1,580.00 from account #16204.01.000.042 from unappropriated fund balance
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Shores Electric and the Principal Account Clerk.
Citizen Comments:
Three attendees spoke on a variety of topics.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Taber, Supervisor Johnson closed the meeting at 7:26 pm.
Next meetings are scheduled for:
- Meeting/Workshop: Monday, September 30, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
- Meeting/Workshop: Monday, October 7, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
- Meeting/Workshop: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
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Kimberly A. Williams, Deputy Clerk of the Board