6.9.2025 Meeting Minutes
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Marion Court Room
Monday, June 9, 2025
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:30pm in the Marion Court Room.
Supervisor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30pm with a roll call done by Heidi Levan, Town Clerk/Clerk of the Board.
PRESENT:
- Summer Johnson, Supervisor
- Michael Cramer, Councilman
- Julie Herman, Councilwoman
- Ronald Lonneville, Councilman
- Margi Taber, Councilwoman
ABSENT:
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:
Jeff Craig, Chief Operator Marion Sewer Department; Theresa Kuhn; Nancy Spinning; Marcia Lonneville; Karen Hayden; Debbie Smith; Debi Christie; Linda Haskins; Jennifer Williams; John Lonneville; Gina Southcott; Pat Battle; Keith Battle; Christian Lopez-Dennis.
Supervisor Johnson asked everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance.
Acknowledgement:
- Thank you to the Highway Department for hanging the new Hometown Hero Banners
Public Hearing:
- 6:30 – Unappropriated Fund Balance for legal expenses
- 6:32 – Sewer Reserve Funds – Decommissioning WWTP
The first public hearing was opened at 6:30pm with the Clerk of the Board reading the legal notice. Supervisor Johnson asked three times if anyone had questions or concerns and, with no one coming forward, the hearing was closed at 6:32pm.
The second public hearing was opened at 6:32pm with the Clerk of the Board reading the legal notice. Councilman Lonneville spoke during this hearing. Supervisor Johnson asked if anyone in the room had any further questions or concerns, and with no one coming forward after asking three times, the hearing was closed at 6:33pm.
Town Business:
- Summary of Meeting with Congresswoman Tenney (Supervisor Johnson)
- Risk Assessment Bonadio Group (Councilwoman Taber)
- Office Backup (Councilman Lonneville)
- Update on Sign Status (Councilwoman Taber)
- Tree – Cemetery Plot (Town Clerk, Heidi Levan)
- Sign in Cemetery (Town Clerk, Heidi Levan)
Citizen Comments:
Two residents 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 – May 2025
- Supervisor
- Money Market – May 2025
- Operating Statement – As of 6/5/2025
- Trial Balance – May 2025
- Assessor – May 2025
- Code Officer – May 2025
- Cemetery – May 2025
- Justice
- Bonafede – May 2025
- Bender – May 2025
- Bonadio Group Independent Account Report – Year Ending Dec. 2024
- Dog Control – May 2025
- Planning/Zoning Board – May 2025
- Library – May 2025
- Parks & Rec Advisory – May 14, 2025; Parks & Rec 90 Day Review – Feb. 2025 – May 2025
- Bicentennial Minutes – N/A
- WCWSA – N/A
- Wayne County 911 – May 2025
- Marion Fire District – April 8, 2025
- Town & County Tax Collection Report – N/A
- Historian Report – N/A
Resolutions:
- Accept Town Board Meetings Minutes for May 5th, 12th and 27th, 2025
- Authorize LaBella Associates to remove 500 Gallon Fuel Tank
- Payment of Pre-Payment Claims
- Payment of Claims
Resolution #601-2025 Accept Town Board Meetings Minutes for May 5th, 12th and 27th, 2025
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Cramer, Herman, Lonneville, Taber, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board accepts the May 5th, 12th, and 27th, 2025 Town Board meeting minutes.
Resolution #602-2025 Authorize LaBella Associates to remove 500 Gallon Fuel Tank
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, the Marion Town Board authorizes Town Supervisor, Summer Johnson, to sign an agreement with LaBella Associates, DPC to remove a 500-gallon fuel tank at the Marion Wastewater Treatment Plant that has been decommissioned; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the payment of $10,600 to be made from the Sewer Reserve Fund 81304.007.0.042; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Jeff Cragg, Marion Wastewater Treatment Plant Chief Operator; Marty Aman, Executive Director of the Wayne County Water & Sewer Authority; Bill Davis, MRB Group; LaBella Associates; and Principal Account Clerk, Kathy Cauwels.
Resolution #603-2025 Pre-Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Cramer
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Cramer, Herman, Lonneville, Taber, 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 | $469.92 | 20066–20068 |
| Highway | $0.00 | |
| Library | $125.80 | 20066 |
| Water | $0.00 | |
| Sewer | $1,679.12 | 20064–20067 |
| Street Lighting | $283.03 | 20066 |
| Total | $2,557.87 |
Resolution #604-2025 Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Cramer, Herman, Lonneville, Taber, 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 | $19,684.93 | 20082, 20084, 20086, 20087, 20091–20094, 20096–20101, 20103, 20105–20107, 20109–20111, 20116–20118, 20120–20143, 20145, 20146, 20155–20157, 20159–20162, 20164–20165, 20168, 20169 |
| Highway | $20,286.91 | 20089, 20090, 20095, 20102, 20104, 20108, 20112–20116, 20122, 20123, 20147–20150, 20169 |
| Library | $2,456.23 | 20122, 20132, 20169 |
| Water | $1,759.50 | 20119 |
| Sewer | $3,815.88 | 20083, 20085, 20122, 20125, 20132, 2044, 20158, 20163, 20169 |
| NW Quadrant Phase I | $7,318.75 | 20088 |
| NE Quadrant Phase I | $2,312.50 | 20088 |
| NW Quadrant Phase II | $11,940.63 | 20088 |
| NW Quadrant Phase II | $7,945.00 | 20088 |
| EXT #2 to Water #1 | $5,912.50 | 20151 |
| NE Quadrant III | $10,298.75 | 20152 |
| Ext. #1 to NE #1 | $8,637.50 | 20153 |
| SE Water District | $13,471.87 | 20154 |
| Trust & Agency | $1,962.84 | 20116, 20166, 20169 |
| Total | $117,803.79 |
Additional Citizen Comments:
Four residents spoke during this time.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman, Supervisor Johnson closed the meeting at 7:31pm.
Next meetings are scheduled for:
- Meeting/Workshop: Monday, June 23, 2025 @ 6:30pm
- Meeting/Workshop: Monday, July 14, 2025 @ 6:30pm
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Heidi M. Levan, Town Clerk/Clerk of the Board