10.19.2026 Town Board Meeting Minutes

TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Marion Court Room

Monday, October 19, 2026

 

 

A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on

Monday, October 19, 2026 at the Marion Town Court Room.

 

Supervisor Mike Cramer called the meeting to order at 6:30pm and asked the Clerk of the Board to give a roll call.

 

PRESENT:     Mary Johnson, Councilwoman

                           Julie Herman, Councilwoman

                           Ronald Lonneville, Councilman

Margi Taber, Councilwoman

Michael Cramer, Supervisor       

                                   

ABSENT:      

 

Others in Attendance: Marcia Lonneville; Gary Shaw; Penny Shaw; Gregory Bell; Ruth Bell

Public Hearing:                    2027 Town of Marion Budget

 

The public hearing opened at 6:30pm with the Supervisor asking the Clerk of the Board to read the public hearing notice. Supervisor Cramer asked if anyone in attendance had questions or concerns.  With no one coming forward, Supervisor Cramer stated he is very concerned in regard to the medical cost.  The current medical insurance rates for 2027 are at a 22% increase.  Supervisor Cramer is also concerned regarding the cost of salt to keep the roads clear in the winter.  Supervisor Cramer also praised the Town of Marion on putting funds away each budget season for a variety of reserve funds.  Councilman Lonneville spoke next and thanked the Town Board for doing a great job working together and getting the budget done earlier than past years.  Councilwoman Taber spoke next and stated that she has been a councilwoman for two different budget seasons.  This year’s budget season was great.

Supervisor Cramer asked two more times if anyone in the room had questions or comments, with no one coming forward, the public hearing was closed at 6:35pm on a motion from Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville and all ayes.

 

Discussion:

1.      2027 Budget

 

 

 

 

The following adjustment was made to the 2027 budget

 

On a Motion from Councilman Lonneville and second by Councilwoman Herman, Line Item #88104.01.000.260 –Cemeteries – Contractual Expenses was decreased to $0.  This line will now be used for Cemetery Foundations only.  A new line-item number was added.  The new number is: 88104.01.0000.274 Cemetery Expenses.  This line was added for $5,500.  The long roll vote was as follows:  Supervisor Cramer – aye, Councilwoman Herman – aye, Councilwoman Johnson – aye, Councilman Lonneville – aye, Councilwoman Taber – aye.  The motion was passed 5 ayes to 0 nayes.

 

Resolutions:   

 

1.      Adopt 2027 Town of Marion Budget

 

Resolution #1013-2026 Adopt 2027 Town of Marion Budget

On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Taber

 

VOTE:             Ayes: 5

Nays: 0

Long Roll:

Supervisor Cramer - Aye

Councilwoman Taber- Aye

Councilman Lonneville - Aye

Councilwoman Johnson – Aye

Councilwoman Herman - Aye

The following resolution was approved.

 WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board has received the 2027 Tentative Budget for the Town of Marion; and

WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board prepared the 2027 Preliminary Budget for the Town of Marion; and

WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on the 2027 Budget was held on Monday October 19, 2026; now

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board adopts the 2027 budget as attached; 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.

Citizen Comments:   1 person spoke and said -  “Good job everyone”

With no further business, on a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Taber, Supervisor Cramer closed the meeting at 6:38pm.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

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Heidi M. Levan, Town Clerk/Clerk of the Board

 

Next Meeting Dates:

 

Monday, October 26, 2026 – Town Board Meeting @ 6:30pm

Monday, November 9, 2026 – Town Board Meeting @ 6:30pm