10.14.2025 Meeting Minutes
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Marion Court Room
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00pm in the Marion Court Room.
Supervisor Summer Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00pm 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 – Arrived at 6:15pm
ABSENT:
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:
David & Kristen DeRoo; Nancy Spinning; Marcia Lonneville; Tracy Whitney, Marion Library Director; Steve Taber, Deputy Highway Superintendent; Jennifer Williams; Jamie Corteville; Joan Fisher; Steve Matteson; Glenn Ciripompa Jr.; Aaron Meyer; Lilly S.; Kaydence; Hailley; Emman Whalen; Madelyn Frey; Madison Wagnor; Cohlton Pomerantz.
Public Hearing:
None
Budget Workshop (6:00pm – 7:00pm):
The Town Board discussed the 2026 budget with the following changes to the Tentative Budget. All changes were approved by motion, second, and long roll vote to be included in the Preliminary Budget.
Line #14101.01.0.257 – Deputy Town Clerk #2
Action: Increase to $3,000
Long Roll:
- Supervisor Johnson – Nay
- Councilwoman Herman – Aye
- Councilman Cramer – Aye
- Councilman Lonneville – Aye
- Councilwoman Taber – Aye
Result: Passed 4–1
Line #14204.01.0.0.000 – Attorney Contractual Expense
Action: Increase to $4,000
Long Roll: All Aye
Result: Passed 5–0
Line #16204.01.0.018 – Building, Telephone
Action: Decrease to $3,000
Long Roll: All Aye
Result: Passed 5–0
Line #50101.01.0.246 – Highway Vehicle Expense
Action: Increase to $780
Long Roll: All Aye
Result: Passed 5–0
Line #73101.01.0.083 – Summer Recreation Director
Action: Decrease to $7,500
Long Roll: All Aye
Result: Passed 5–0
Line #73101.01.0.084 – Basketball Coordinator
Action: Increase to $1,500
Long Roll: All Aye
Result: Passed 5–0
Line #73101.01.0.261 – Recreation Director
Action: Decrease to $15,000
Long Roll:
- Supervisor Johnson – Nay
- Herman – Aye
- Cramer – Aye
- Lonneville – Aye
- Taber – Aye
Result: Passed 4–1
Tabled Budget Lines (to October 20 meeting):
- 13204.01.0.190 – Audit
- 14204.01.0.239 – General Code
- 16204.01.0.051 – Internet
- 16504.01.0.214 – Cable Vision Franchise to County
- 33104.01.0.000 – School Traffic Light
- 56504.01.0.216 – Sealing Parking Lots
Acknowledgements:
- Marion Events Organization – Fall Festival (Councilman Cramer)
- Marion Fire Department Open House (Councilman Cramer)
- Marion Historic Association Open House (Councilman Cramer)
- Thank you to Marion Businesses & Volunteer Groups
Correspondence:
- Email from Jennifer Williams regarding signs
Town Business:
- 2026 Budget
- 4087 N. Main Street (Supervisor Johnson)
- Sink Repair Town Park (Supervisor Johnson)
- RFP for Paving/Sealing (Supervisor Johnson)
Citizen Comments:
Five people spoke during this time.
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 | |
| Zoning, Planning | Michael Cramer | Summer Johnson |
| Highway | Summer Johnson | Ronald Lonneville |
| Drainage | Julie Herman | Michael Cramer |
| Cemetery | Michael Cramer | Julie Herman |
| Code Enforcement Officer | Ronald Lonneville |
Reports:
- Town Clerk – September 2025
- Dog Report – September 2025
- Supervisor
- Money Market – September 2025
- Operating Statement – As of 10/9/2025
- Trial Balance – September 2025
- Assessor – September 2025
- Code Officer – September 2025
- Cemetery – September 2025
- Justice
- Bonafede – September 2025
- Bender – September 2025
- Dog Control – September 2025
- Planning/Zoning Board – September 2025
- Library – September 16, 2025
- Parks & Rec Advisory – N/A
- Bicentennial Minutes – N/A
- WCWSA – September 23, 2025
- Wayne County 911 – N/A
- Marion Fire District – August 12, 2025
- Town & County Tax Collection Report – N/A
- Historian Report – N/A
Resolutions:
- Accept Town Board Meeting Minutes for September 8th, 22nd & 30th, 2025
- Award RFP for Sink Repair at the Town Park to Jim Burgio Plumbing
- Amend Resolution #812-2025 Town Park bathroom door
- Amend Resolution #912-2025 Payment of Claims
- Payment of Claims
- Amend Resolution #510-2025 Authorize Hiring Human Resource Attorney David Hou
- Authorize Change in Sewer Unit Charges for 4087 North Main Street
- Authorize Subsidiary Transfer
Resolution #1001-2025 Accept Town Board Meetings Minutes for September 8th, 22nd and 30th, 2025
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Taber, Lonneville, Cramer, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board accepts the September 8th, 22nd and 30th, 2025 Town Board meeting minutes.
Resolution #1002-2025 Authorize Hiring Jim Burgio Plumbing at the Marion Town Park
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes 4 Nays 1
Long Roll:
- Councilwoman Herman – Aye
- Councilman Lonneville – Aye
- Councilwoman Taber – Aye
- Councilman Cramer – Aye
- Supervisor Johnson – Nay
The following resolution was approved
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board sent out three Request for Proposal to have the sink repaired in the kitchen at the Marion Town Park; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town of Marion received 1 proposals; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the hiring of Jim Burgio Plumbing for the amount not to exceed $1,150 to be taken from account #71102.01.0.063 at the amount of $500 and $650 to be taken from unappropriated fund balance; 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 #1003-2025 Amend Resolution #812-2025 Authorize Town Board to send an RFP to Repair the Outdoor Bathroom Door and Lock in the Marion Town Park Pavilion A
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Taber, Lonneville, Cramer, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board needs to have repairs made to the outdoor access bathroom to repair the door and lock at the Marion Town Park in Pavilion A; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes sending out an RFP to have repairs made to the outside access bathroom door at the Marion Town Park with estimates to be returned no later than November 11, 2025; 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 #1004-2025 Amend Resolution #912-2025 Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilman Cramer
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Taber, Lonneville, Cramer, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board needs to amend Resolution #912-2025 to remove John L. Castelli, Gone Crusin’ Car Show refund of $250; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the Principal Account Clerk to void the check that was written for Mr. Castelli and transfer $250 back to Money Market savings account; 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 #1005-2025 Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Taber, Lonneville, Cramer, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
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 | Vouchers |
|---|---|---|
| General | $15,763.00 | 20579, 20587, 20588, 20590–20596, 20598–20602, 20605–20609, 20617–20621, 20630–20631, 20633–20635, 20637–20640, 20644–20650, 20652–20656, 20660–20673, 20680–20683, 20685–20689 |
| Highway | $40,983.20 | 20580–20586, 20610–20616, 20623–20629, 20635–20636, 20638–20639, 20641–20643, 20651, 20657–20659, 20666, 20674, 20678, 20684 |
| Library | $2,742.48 | 20597, 20604, 20666, 20674, 20683, 20685, 20686 |
| Water | $522.00 | 20589 |
| Sewer | $4,348.23 | 20603, 20622, 20633, 20639, 20683, 20685–20686, 20688 |
| Street Lighting | $3,995.28 | 20683, 20686 |
| Trust & Agency | $1,912.75 | 20632, 20635, 20666, 20675–20677, 20679 |
| Total | $70,266.94 |
Resolution #1006-2025 Amend Resolution #510-2025 Authorize Hiring Human Resource Attorney David Hou
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes 4 Nays 0 Abstained 1
Long Roll:
- Councilwoman Herman – Aye
- Councilman Lonneville – Aye
- Councilwoman Taber – Aye
- Councilman Cramer – Aye
- Supervisor Johnson – Abstained
The following resolution was approved
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board authorizes the hiring of Human Resource Attorney, David Hou from Bond, Schoeneck and King to perform an impartial investigation of the complaint received by the Town of Marion; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the payment of $280.00 per hour to be expensed from 14204.01.0.000 to be taken from unappropriated fund balance, to perform investigation and provide a report to the Marion Town Board upon completion; 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 and David Hou.
Resolution #1007-2025 Authorize Change in Sewer Unit Charges for 4087 North Main Street
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Taber, Lonneville, Cramer, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
WHEREAS, the Town of Marion has received notification from Wayne County Water & Sewer Authority, that the building located at 4087 North Main Street no longer has a water connection and should no longer be charged a base rate for Sewer and any debt services; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the change in unit charges for the property located at 4087 North Main Street to be zero; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Natalie Bauer, Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority, Code Enforcement Officer and the Town Assessor.
Resolution #1008-2025 Authorize Subsidiary Transfer
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Taber, Lonneville, Cramer, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the following subsidiary transfer:
WHEREAS, park tractor gasoline expense was taken out of account #71104.01.000.044 – Gas & Electric; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board approves a subsidiary transfer to account #71104.01.000.066 in the amount of $475.80; 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.
Additional Citizen Comments:
None
Executive Session:
The Town Board went into executive session on a motion from Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer at 7:35pm to discuss the employment history of a particular person. The executive session was closed at 8:14pm on a motion from Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman, Supervisor Johnson closed the meeting at 8:15pm.
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Heidi M. Levan, Town Clerk/Clerk of the Board
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