11.9.2026 Town Board Meeting Minutes
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Marion Court Room
Monday, November 9, 2026
Monday, November 9, 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
Julie Herman, Councilwoman
Michael Cramer, Supervisor
ABSENT:
Others in Attendance: Marcia Lonneville; Tracy Whitney, Library Director; Hayli O’Neill; Tina Stanton.
Public Hearing: None
Acknowledgements: Councilman Lonneville thanked the local businesses and events that took place on Halloween night. It was a great to see so many people.
Correspondence: None
1. Fee Schedule – The Town Board looked at the 2026 fee schedule and made a variety of changes for the 2027 fee schedule.
2. Terms of Office – All current terms of offices for different boards within the Town are renewing their term of office.
3. Code Enforcement Officer Truck – Repairs are needed. The Truck is currently being evaluated by a repair shop.
4. Live Streaming meetings – The Town Board had a lengthy pros and cons discussion regarding “Live Steaming meetings”. Councilwoman Johnson stated live streaming would allow for more “transparency” within the Town. Residents have expressed a concern about attending meetings. Councilwoman Johnson next stated she has been busy looking into what is needed for this to take place. Councilwoman Taber stated she is in favor of moving forward however, the Town needs to make sure the procedures are in place to ensure compliance with state requirements. Supervisor Cramer stated he wanted to make sure our live stream does not get “hacked” as it has with other municipalities around the state. Councilwoman Johnson also stated that the new ADA website regulations state that livestream feeds must meet ADA compliances. A question was raised if the meetings could be recorded and then uploaded the next day. Councilman Lonneville asked who would be running the feed? What equipment would be used? A discussion took place regarding as to where the previously purchased equipment is being used. The laptop that was purchased by the previous Supervisor is being used by the Code Enforcement Officer because his computer was no longer working correctly. Councilwoman Herman stated procedures and a local law would need to be written before any recordings could take place. Councilwoman Taber would like to look at starting in January 2027. Supervisor Cramer thanked everyone for bringing their concerns to the table to be discussed. All Board members will continue to look into “Live Streaming” meetings.
5. Recreation Programming – Procedures and policies need to be developed for further recreation programming.
6. New Lighting at Town Hall – This project is now complete.
7. Election Location for 2027 – The Marion Fire Department has voted to not allow voting to take place at the Marion Fire Department starting in 2027. The Town Board will have a resolution on the next meeting for the Board of Elections to consider holding the elections at the Marion Town Park.
8. Drinking Fountain for Library – The Library would like to purchase an upgraded drinking fountain and have offered to pay the difference from a standard drinking fountain. The Library Board is working on an agreement for this project and hopes to have it completed in early January 2027.
9. December & January meeting dates – The Town Board discussed the meeting time for the last meeting in December as well as the date of the Organizational meeting for January. A resolution will be added for both to the next Town Board Agenda.
10. USPS Bicentennial Stamp - The Marion Postmaster is working very hard to complete a Marion Bicentennial stamp with hopes to have it available for cancellation on Saturday, December 19th before the Marion Holiday parade. This is a federal stamp and will not be donated to the museum after use. It must stay with the Post Office.
11. Marion Cemetery Association – Open Accounts - The item for discussion was added at the meeting (not 24hours in advance). Councilwoman Herman who was an officer for the old Marion Cemetery Association. The Marion Cemetery Association conveyed the cemetery to the Town of Marion in January 2024. At that time Marion Cemetery Accounts were transferred to the Town of Marion. Councilwoman Herman stated that two accounts were never transferred due to the fact the Marion Cemetery Association Attorney suggested the accounts stay open just in case they were needed for anything. Councilwoman Herman would now like to move those accounts to the Town, but documentation is needed. Supervisor Cramer asked how much money is in question? Councilwoman Herman stated one account receives a dividend of approximately $5 per quarter. The other account receives anywhere from $500 to $1,000 per quarter. Supervisor Cramer asked what the principal amount was on each open account. Councilwoman Herman did state she’s not sure how much is in each account. Councilman Lonneville asked why are these accounts still open? It’s been close to four years, and the Town Board is just now hearing about these accounts. Again, why the delay?
Supervisor Cramer and the Town Board all asked that the meeting notes from this meeting reflect all discussions that took place. The Town Clerk agreed to this.
Resident Comments: None
Committees: Chair Co-Chair
Deputy Supervisor Julie Herman
Town Clerk Mike Cramer Mary Johnson
Water, Sewer Ronald Lonneville Margi Taber
Public Safety Mike Cramer Ron Lonneville
Judicial Margi Taber Julie Herman
Library Margi Taber Mary Johnson
Parks, Recreation Mary Johnson Margi Taber
Assessor Ronald Lonneville Mike Cramer
Historian Julie Herman Ron Lonneville
Zoning, Planning Mike Cramer Mary Johnson
Highway Mike Cramer Ronald Lonneville
Drainage Ron Lonneville Julie Herman
Cemetery Mike Cramer Julie Herman
Code Enforcement Officer Mike Cramer Ronald Lonneville
Building Maintenance Mike Cramer
Reports:
1. a. Town Clerk - October 2026
b. Town Clerk - Dog License Report October 2026
2. Dog donation report – N/A
3. Cemetery - October 2026
4. Supervisor
a. Money Market – October 2026
b. Operating Statement - As of 11/5/2026
c. Trial Balance –October 2026
5. Assessor – October 2026
6. Code Officer –October 2026
7. Justice
a. Bonafede - October 2026
b. Bender – October 2026
8. Dog Control October 2026
9. Planning/Zoning Board – October 2026
10. Library – October 2026
11. Recreation Leader Report – N/A
11. Parks & Rec Advisory – N/A
12. Bicentennial Minutes – N/A
13. Marion Fire District – N/A
14. Drainage Committee Meeting Minutes – N/A
15. Town & County Tax Collection Report – N/A
16. Historian Report – N/A
17. Maintenance Report – N/A
Resolutions:
1. Accept Town Board Meeting Minutes from October
2. Authorization to purchase Lawn Mower for Cemetery
3. Authorize Advertising for Drainage Committee Member
4. Authorization to Approve Incentive for Recreation Coaching
5. Authorize to Advertise and send RFP for Fireworks
6. Re-Appoint Stephen Georgia to the Board of Assessment Review Board
7. Re-Appoint Daniel Brooks to the Marion Planning Board
8. Authorization to Transfer fund to Repair Reserve General Fund
9. Prepayment of Claims
10. Payment of Claims
11. Authorize Supervisor to sign 2027 Contract with Wayne County Humane Society
12. Authorization Deposit of Funds Received for Town Park Bathroom Damage Restitution
Resolution #1101-2026 Accept Town Board Meetings Minutes for October 5th, 13th, 19th, and 26th, 2026
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Lonneville, Johnson, Herman, Taber, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board accepts the October 5th, 13th, 19th, and 26th , 2026 Town Board meeting minutes.
Resolution #1102-2026 Authorize Appropriation of Cemetery Reserve Funds to purchase Lawn Mower
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
VOTE: Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Long Roll:
Supervior Cramer - Aye
Councilwoman Herman - Aye
Councilman Lonneville - Aye
Councilwoman Taber - Aye
Councilwoman Johnson - Aye
The following resolution was approved
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board duly held a public hearing on Monday, October 26, 2026; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board approves Cemetery equipment reserve funds to purchase equipment not to exceed $4,500 to be expensed out of 88101.01.0.255; and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a passed copy of this resolution to Steve Taber, Highway Superintendent and the Account Clerk.
Resolution #1103-2026 Authorize Advertising for Town of Marion Drainage Committee
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Lonneville, Johnson, Herman, Taber, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the advertising for the position of a Volunteer member for the Town of Marion Drainage Committee until filled; 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 #1104-2026 Authorize a Recreation Incentive Program to begin November 9, 2026
On a motion by Councilwoman Johnson and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
VOTE: Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Long Roll:
Supervior Cramer - Aye
Councilwoman Herman - Aye
Councilman Lonneville - Aye
Councilwoman Taber - Aye
Councilwoman Johnson - Aye
The following resolution was approved
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the an incentive program for recreation programs; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board struggles to find volunteer coaches for Marion Recreation Programs; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the following incentive to begin Monday, November 9, 2026 that All volunteer coaches will be offered one free registration fee for one child to be used for the sport they are coaching; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Recreation Leader and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #1105-2026 Authorize an RFP be sent for Summer Fireworks Display
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Lonneville, Johnson, Herman, Taber, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Town of Marion to send Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Fireworks Display for the Summer 2027; and
Resolution #1106-2026 Authorize to Re-Appoint Stephen Georgia to the Marion Board of Assessment Review
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Lonneville, Johnson, Herman, Taber, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board re-appoints Stephen Georgia to the Marion Board of Assessment Review for a term of 10/1/2026 through 9/30/2031; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Stephen Georgia; Mike Rados, Assessor and Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #1107-2026 Authorize to Re-Appoint Daniel Brooks to the Marion Planning Board
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Lonneville, Johnson, Herman, Taber, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board re-appoints Daniel Brooks to the Marion Planning Board for a term of 1/1/2026 through 12/31/2033; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Daniel Brooks; Adrienne Compton and Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #1108-2026 Authorize Transfer funds from the General Fund to the Repair Reserve General Fund
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Lonneville, Johnson, Herman, Taber, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the transfer of $10,500 from account #13204.01.0.190 to be moved to the Repair Reserve General Fund account #230.01; 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 #1109-2026 Pre-Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Lonneville, Johnson, Herman, Taber, Cramer
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
General $ 1,495.35
Library $ 170.12
Total $ 1,665.47
Resolution #1110-2026 Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Lonneville, Johnson, Herman, Taber, Cramer
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
General $ 20,606.78
Highway $ 56,117.73
Library $ 3,350.06
Drainage District $ 6,800.00
Trust & Agency Fund $ 3,039.59
Total $ 89,914.16
Resolution #1111-2026 Authorize Supervisor to sign 2027 Contract with Wayne County Humane Society
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Lonneville, Johnson, Herman, Taber, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign the attached 2027 Contract with Wayne County Humane Society; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Wayne County Humane Society and Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #1112-2026 Authorization Deposit of Funds Received for Town Park Bathroom Damage Restitution.
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Lonneville, Johnson, Herman, Taber, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
WHEREAS, the Town of Marion authorizes the Principal Account Clerk to deposit funds received for the Town Park bathroom damages restitution into the Park Reserve Fund account # 230.01 in the amount of $380; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Principal Account Clerk.
Additional Resident Comments: One resident asked about her subdivision application. The Town Board referred to the resident to the Marion Zoning Board.
Executive Session: On a motion from Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, the Town Board entered into executive session at 7:40pm to discuss an employment history of a particular person. The Executive Session closed at 8:08pm on a motion from Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilwoman Johnson and seconded by Councilwoman Taber, Supervisor Cramer closed the meeting at 8:09pm.
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Heidi M. Levan, Clerk of the Board
Next Meeting Dates:
Monday, November 23, 2026 – Town Board Meeting @ 6:30pm
Monday, December 14, 2026 – Town Board Meeting @ 6:30pm