10.26.2026 Town Board Meeting Minutes
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Marion Court Room
Monday, October 26, 2026
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on
Monday, October 26, 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
Ronald Lonneville, Councilman
Margi Taber, Councilwoman
Michael Cramer, Supervisor
Julie Herman, Councilwoman
ABSENT:
Others in Attendance: Marcia Lonneville; Tracy Whitney, Library Director; Theresa Kuhn; Gary & Penny Shaw; Kerry Sargent; Casey Carpenter, Times of Wayne County Reporter
Public Hearing: To Spend Cemetery Reserve Funds - The public hearing opened at 6:30pm with Supervisor Cramer asking the Clerk of the Board to read the notice aloud. After the notice was read, Supervisor Cramer stated why a new mower for the cemetery is needed. One resident asked about the size of the mower. Supervisor Cramer explained it needs to fit between headstones. Another resident asked why a new lawn mower was needed every 3 to 4 years. Supervisor Cramer next stated the mowers are run for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. They don’t last as long have a mower at someone’s house. After asking three times if anyone had further questions, the public hearing was closed at 6:34pm on a motion from Councilman Lonneville, seconded by Councilwoman Herman and all ayes.
Acknowledgements: Supervisor Cramer acknowledged the Marion Community Schools program. Supervisor Cramer was invited to an event at the Marion Highschool on Saturday, October 24th. It was a great program. Next Councilwoman Johnson acknowledged Baseball/Softball 2026 Coordinator, Justin Minier. Mr. Minier held an end of season meeting and Councilwoman Johnson also appreciated the transition process currently taking place.
Upcoming Community Events: November 10 – Blood Drive at the American Legion
November 11 –Town Hall Closed for Veterans Day
November 14th & 15th – Pictures with Santa to benefit HSWC
November 26th & 27th – Town Hall closed for Thanksgiving
November 28th – Small Business Saturday
Correspondence: 1. Resignation Email from Justin Minier
2. Email from Gabrielle Diaz
3. Email from Lynne Capozzi- Live Streaming
4. Email from Lynne Capozzi – Veterans Exemption
5. Email from Aaron Durfey
Discussion:
1. Library Drinking Fountain
2. Maintenance Processes
3. Veteran Exemptions
4. Protocol for Pavilion use – specifically Recreation Programs
5. Gingerbread House – Recreation?
6. Incentives for coaching staff – Recreation
7. Gaga Ball Pit – Update
8. Electric Scooters/motorbikes
9. Board & Committee Updates for Expired Terms
10. Fireworks for 2027
11. 2027 Cemetery Rules & Regulations
12. 2027 Fee Schedule
Resident Comments: Town Clerk, Heidi Levan thanked her husband for his volunteering at the Town Clerk’s office whenever needed. The Town of Marion does not have a maintenance person, so all staff utilize volunteer help when needed.
Another resident spoke regarding the Special Events/Festival Events permits.
Library Director Tracy Whitney stated she will write an agreement for a new water fountain with Councilwoman Taber to be used between the Town of Marion and the Marion Public Library.
Resolutions:
1. Accept Letter of Resignation with Regrets from Justin Minier
2. Authorization to Advertise for Spring Baseball/Softball Coordinator
3. Authorization to Advertise for Fall Baseball/Softball Coordinator
4. Authorization to Correct Three Residents for Incorrect Tax Payments
5. Authorization to Approve Special Event & Festival Permit Application
6. Amend 2027 Budget to Reflect Additional Debt Services Funds needed
7. Authorization for Write Letter of Support to NYS Secretary of State for Wayne County CRISP Application
Resolution # 1014-2026 Accept Letter of Resignation with Regrets from Justin Minier
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Lonneville, Johnson, Taber, Cramer, Herman
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board accepts with regrets the resignation of Justin Minier, Baseball/Softball Coordinator; and.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Matthew Wilder, Justin Minier and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #1015-2026 Authorization to Advertise for Spring Baseball/Softball Coordinator
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Lonneville, Johnson, Taber, Cramer, Herman
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board authorizes the Clerk of the Board to advertise the position of 2027 Spring Baseball/Softball Coordinator at the rate of $ 3,105 for the 2027 year; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that applications will be accepted until the position is filled; and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board of the Town of Marion authorizes the Clerk to the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #1016-2026 Authorization to Advertise for Fall Baseball/Softball Coordinator
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Lonneville, Johnson, Taber, Cramer, Herman
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board authorizes the Clerk of the Board to advertise the position of 2027 Fall Baseball Coordinator at the rate of $ 1,500 for the 2027 year; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that applications will be accepted until the position is filled; and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board of the Town of Marion authorizes the Clerk to the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #1017-2026 Authorization to Correct 3 Resident Tax Payments
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
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.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board authorizes the correction of tax map ID # 64116-00-847623, 64116-00-842614, and 64116-00-837606 for incorrect Northwest Quadrant Water District Phase II for 2024, 2025 and 2026 years on the Town and County Tax bill; and
BE IT RESOLVED that Tax Map ID # 64116-00-837606 will receive a refund of $1,854.71; and
BE IT RESOLVED that Tax Map ID # 64116-00-842614 will receive a refund of $927.35; and
BE IT RESOLVED that Tax Map ID# 64116-00-847623 will receive a refund of $927.35; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the above tax map ID’s will only be charged $10 per unit for the NW Phase II Water District as per resolution # 080806 passed on August 14, 2006; and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board of the Town of Marion authorizes the Clerk to the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Wayne County Real Property Tax, Marion Assessor and Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #1018-2026 Authorization to Approve Special Event & Festival Permit Application
On a motion by Councilwoman Heman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
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.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board authorizes the creation of a new Special Event & Festival Permit Application; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that applications will need to be completed for special events and festival events; and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board of the Town of Marion authorizes the Clerk to the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #1019-2026 Amend 2027 Budget to Reflect Additional Debt Services Funds needed
On a motion by Councilwoman Heman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
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.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board recognizes that a change is needed in 2027 Town of Marion Budget; and
THEREFORE, the following budgetary items will be amended to reflect correction needed for Water Debt Service in the NW Phase II from $2,526 increased to $3,710. a difference of $1,184; and
BE IT RESOLVED that the account 83104.15.0.000 is now amended to $3,710 for the year 2027; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #1020-2026 Authorize the Supervisor to Send Letters of Support
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Lonneville, Johnson, Taber, Cramer, Herman
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board Authorizes the Town Supervisor to send a letter of support to NYS Secretary of State in support of the Wayne County CRISP Application; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Supervisor Cramer.
Additional Resident Comments: One resident spoke regarding the pay for the maintenance position. The resident went onto say that all staff members need a raise in pay in order to be competitive with private businesses. No one wants to work for low pay especially in a municipality.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Taber, Supervisor Cramer closed the meeting at 7:35pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Heidi M. Levan, Town Clerk/Clerk of the Board
Next Meeting Dates:
Monday, November 9, 2026 – Town Board Meeting @ 6:30pm
Tuesday, November 23, 2026 – Town Board Meeting @ 6:30pm