8.11.2025 Meeting Minutes
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Marion Court Room
Monday, August 11, 2025
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on Monday, August 11, 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 Cragg, Chief Operator Marion Sewer Department; Theresa Kuhn; Nancy Spinning; Marcia Lonneville; John Lonneville; Gina Southcott; Penny Shaw; Gary Shaw; Christian Lopez-Dennis Falkner; Theresa Keyser; April Brooks; Andy Brooks; Avery Brooks; Debbie Smith; Casey Carpenter, Times of Wayne County; David Falvo, Town of Marion Attorney.
Supervisor Johnson asked everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance.
Acknowledgements:
- Avery Brooks – Marion’s Cowboy (Supervisor Johnson)
- Excellent job to all 4-H, FFA, Marion High School Seniors and Marion students working the Wayne County Fair (Councilwoman Herman)
- Years of Service, Jeff Cragg (Supervisor Johnson)
Acknowledgment of Service
Honoring Jeff Cragg for Over 20 Years of Dedicated Service
Town of Marion
The Town of Marion proudly recognizes and extends its heartfelt appreciation to Jeff Cragg for over 20 years of outstanding service to our community. Jeff has consistently gone above and beyond in his duties, always willing to go the extra mile to support town departments and assist wherever needed. His commitment to maintaining town facilities and infrastructure has been invaluable, and his skilled trades work — especially his expert work at the Sewer Plant — has been a cornerstone of reliable operations and high standards.
Jeff’s hands-on approach, professionalism, and dedication reflect the very best of public service. His work ethic, knowledge, and can-do spirit have left a lasting legacy in the day-to-day life of our town and in the systems that serve our residents every day.
On behalf of the Town Board and the people of Marion, we extend our deepest thanks and recognition to Jeff Cragg for his many years of loyal service. With sincere gratitude and respect, Town of Marion.
Public Hearing:
None
Correspondence:
- Marion Senior Citizens Group
Town Business:
- Website RFP award – Supervisor Johnson
- Pavilion Sink Repair – Councilman Lonneville
- Outdoor Bathroom – Councilman Lonneville
- Cleaning Pavilion A – Councilman Lonneville
- Interview Cleaners – Councilman Lonneville
- Sewer Department Truck – Councilman Lonneville
- Maintenance Job Description – Councilman Lonneville
- AED at Town Park – Councilwoman Taber
- Cemetery Trees – Councilwoman Herman
- Park Pavilion Camera Repair – Councilman Cramer
- Budget Process Policy – Supervisor Johnson
Citizen Comments:
Three 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 – July 2025
- Supervisor
- Money Market – July 2025
- Operating Statement – As of 8/7/2025
- Trial Balance – July 2025
- Assessor – July 2025
- Code Officer – July 2025
- Cemetery – July 2025
- Justice
- Bonafede – July 2025
- Bender – July 2025
- Dog Control – July 2025
- Planning/Zoning Board – July 2025
- Library – N/A (No meeting in July)
- Parks & Rec Advisory – August 6, 2025
- Bicentennial Minutes – July 23, 2025
- WCWSA – July 22, 2025
- Wayne County 911 – July 2025
- Marion Fire District – June 10, 2025
- Town & County Tax Collection Report – N/A
- Historian Report – N/A
Resolutions:
- Accept Town Board Meeting Minutes for July 14th & 28th, 2025
- Accept Resignation from Town Historian, Jennifer Hunter
- Authorize Hiring Evolution Marketing for new Town of Marion website
- Authorize to go out for RFP’s for Tree Work in the cemetery
- Approval of hiring for the part-time town cleaner role
- Payment of Claims
- Authorize Supervisor to sign Youth Grant
Resolution #801-2025 Accept Town Board Meetings Minutes for July 14th and 28th, 2025
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Cramer, Herman, Taber, Lonneville, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board accepts the July 14th and 28th, 2025 Town Board meeting minutes.
Resolution #802-2025 Resignation of Employment of Jennifer Hunter
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 resignation of employment of Town Historian, Jennifer Hunter effective Sunday, July 27, 2025; 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 #803-2025 Authorize Hiring Evolution Marketing for New Town of Marion website
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes 4
Nays 1
Long Roll:
- Councilman Cramer – Aye
- Councilwoman Herman – Aye
- Councilman Lonneville – Aye
- Councilwoman Taber – Aye
- Supervisor Johnson – Nay
The following resolution was approved
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the hiring of Evolution Marketing to design, construct and install the new Town of Marion.gov website; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Marion did send out RFP’s for the project and the Town Board reviewed said proposals; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Marion will sign a contract with Evolution for creating the website ($4,400), hosting annually ($880), and training ($120 per hour) to be expensed from account.
Resolution #804-2025 Authorize Town Board to send an RFP for Tree Removal at the Marion Cemetery
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Cramer, Herman, Taber, Lonneville, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board needs to have three trees removed at the Marion Cemetery; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes sending out an RFP for tree work at the Marion Cemetery to be returned no later than August 29, 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 #805-2025 Authorize Hiring Part-time Cleaner
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
This resolution was tabled.
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board authorizes the hiring of _____________, as part-time cleaner for the Town of Marion.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the following accounts to be used for payroll, 16201.01.0.041 and 71101.01.0.041 at a rate of $15.50 per hour to clean the Town Hall, Town Court and Town Park; 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 _______________.
Resolution #806-2025 Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Cramer, Herman, Taber, Lonneville, 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 |
|---|---|
| General | $11,040.53 |
| Highway | $219,615.51 |
| Library | $2,620.40 |
| Water Fund (SW) | $215.00 |
| Sewer | $5,604.63 |
| Street Lighting | $27.92 |
| Trust & Agency | $1,935.40 |
| Total | $241,059.39 |
Resolution #807-2025 Authorize Supervisor to sign Youth Grant
On a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Cramer, Herman, Taber, Lonneville, Johnson
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Marion Town Supervisor to sign the Wayne County Youth Sports and Education Funding grant; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following helped to write the grant: Tim Holahan, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board; and Dr. Ellen Lloyd, Marion School District Superintendent; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the name used by the Marion grant writers is titled “Challenge Accepted: Marion Edition”; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Councilwoman Taber and Principal Account Clerk, Kathy Cauwels.
Additional Citizen Comments:
Jeff Cragg spoke and asked if he could continue to drive the town truck until a decision was made as to where the truck will go. The Town Board stated that he could.
textExecutive Session:
On a motion from Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Taber, the Town Board entered into executive session to discuss the employment history of a town personnel. The executive session opened at 7:58pm and closed at 8:11pm.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilman Cramer and seconded by Councilwoman Herman, Supervisor Johnson closed the meeting at 8:11pm.
Next meetings are scheduled for:
- Meeting/Workshop: Monday, August 25, 2025 @ 6:30pm
- Meeting/Workshop: Monday, September 8, 2025 @ 6:30pm
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Heidi M. Levan, Town Clerk/Clerk of the Board