2.9.2026 Town Board Meeting Minutes
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Marion Court Room
Monday, February 9, 2026
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on
Monday, February 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: Julie Herman, Councilwoman
Mary Johnson, Councilwoman
Ronald Lonneville, Councilman
Michael Cramer, Supervisor
ABSENT: Margi Taber, Councilwoman
Others in Attendance: Marcia Lonneville; Nancy Spinning; Tim Spinning; Theresa Kuhn; Gary & Penny Shaw; Linda Wilsea; John Lonneville; Linda Haskins; Sienna Mattison; Michelle Arteaga; Lydia McKay; Aidan Rittenhouse; Njalula Muldwayi; Jack Schubert; Cash MacNeal; Max Devey; John Bovet; Casey Carpenter, Times of Wayne County.
Supervisor Cramer asked everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance.
Acknowledgements: Supervisor Cramer thanked the Marion Highway Department for all of their hard work this long snowy winter. Supervisor Cramer also stated he received a message from the Marion Transportation Department regarding an incident and the help the Highway Superintendent Steve Taber provided. Thank you again Mr. Taber for your dedication to not only the road but the Town of Marion residents. Supervisor Cramer next went onto thanking John Cornell for traveling to Huron to pick up the new bicentennial murals. Councilwoman Johnson thanked Heidi Levan, Town Clerk and Kathy Cauwels Principal Account Clerk for their help with a grant that Mrs. Johnson submitted.
Communication: Marion Historic Association presented the Marion Town Board with a copy of the original establishment of the Town of Marion in April 1826. A special Thank you for given to former Historian Caryn Devlin for making the arrangements for getting a copy from the New York State Archives.
Correspondence: 1. Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP
2. Steven Matteson Letter
3. Tim Holahan Letter
4. Jennifer Hunter Letter
Discussion:
1. Budget Process
2. Vacation Time
3. Holidays
4. Hiring Policy
5. F350 truck repairs needed
6. Ambulance Service
7. Community Calendar
8. Bicentennial logo
9. Challenge Accepted Grant
10. Signage for the Town
11. Library and Museum Elevator Inspections
Resident Comments: Theresa Kuhn reminded everyone to attend the new exhibit opening at Jennie’s House (Town Museum) on Saturday February 21, 2026.
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 Ron Lonneville Mike Cramer
Reports:
1. a. Town Clerk - January 2026
b. Town Clerk - Dog License Report January 2026
2. Supervisor
a. Money Market – January 2026
b. Operating Statement - As of 2/6/2026
c. Trial Balance – January 2026
3. Assessor –N/A (as of Friday, Feb. 6, 2026)
4. Code Officer – January 2025
5. Cemetery - January 2026
6. Justice
a. Bonafede - January 2025
b. Bender – January 2025
7. Dog Control - January 2026
8. Planning/Zoning Board – January 2025
9. Library – January 2026
10. Parks & Rec Advisory – January 7, 2026
11. Bicentennial Minutes – February 5, 2026
12. Marion Fire District – December 9, 2025
13. Town & County Tax Collection Report – As of January 31, 2026
14. Historian Report – N/A
Resolutions:
1. Authorization to Amend Town of Marion Employee Handbook: Vacation Time, Holiday, Insurance
2. Authorization to Amend Hiring Policy
3. Authorize Steven Taber to attend Highway Advocacy Day 2026
4. Authorize Steven Taber to attend 2026 Highway Superintendents Schooling
5. Authorize Steven Taber to attend 2026 Highway Superintendents Conference
6. Appoint new Bicentennial Committee Members
7. Agreement to Spend Highway Funds 2026
8. Accept Town Board Meeting Minutes for January 5th ,12th ,26th 2026
9. Authorization to set a Public Hearing to use Highway Reserve Funds for Highway Truck Repair
10. Authorization to Set a Public Hearing to use amend the Code for the Town of Marion
11. Authorize Post Office to use Town of Marion Logo
12. Authorize Supervisor to Sign letter of Support for the Marion Fire Department Grant
13. Accept Resignation from Jennifer Hunter from the Bicentennial Committee
14. Payment of Claims
Resolution #201-2026 Adopt Amended Town of Marion Employee Handbook
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson
VOTE: Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Long Roll:
Supervior Cramer - Aye
Councilwoman Herman - Aye
Councilman Lonneville - Aye
Councilwoman Johnson - Aye
The following resolution was approved
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board adopts the amended Town of Marion Employee Handbook for non-union employee with amended vacation time, scheduled holidays and health insurance; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Marion will now pay the following for health insurance. Single plans will be paid 100% and 2 person or family plans the Town of Marion will be 85%; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to all non-union employees and Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #202-2026 Authorization to Amend Resolution #7032024 Town of Marion Hiring Policy
On a motion by Councilwoman Johnson and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board adopts the amended Town of Marion Hiring Policy; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to all Department Heads and Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #203-2026 Authorize Highway Superintendent to Attend Advocacy Day 2026, in Albany, New York
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
WHEREAS, the Advocacy Day Grass Roots Campaign 2026 will be conducted at the Albany Hilton Hotel in Albany, New York on March 3rd and 4th, 2026; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes Steven Taber, Town of Marion Highway Superintendent, to attend above mentioned Advocacy Day Grass Roots Campaign 2026; and
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the expenses incurred for registration, travel, lodging and meals will be paid by the Town of Marion and be appropriated from Account #50104.01.000.016 at a cost not to exceed the budgeted amount; and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a passed copy of this resolution to Steven Taber, Highway Superintendent and Principal the Account Clerk.
Resolution #204-2026 Authorize Highway Superintendent to Attend 2026 School for Highway Superintendents
On a motion by Councilwoman Johnson and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board Authorizes Highway Superintendent to attend 2025 School for Highway Superintendents.
WHEREAS, the 81st Annual School for Highway Superintendents will be conducted at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York on June 1-3, 2026.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes Steven Taber, Town of Marion Highway Superintendent, to attend above mentioned School for Highway Superintendents; and
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the expenses incurred for registration, travel, lodging and meals will be paid by the Town of Marion and be appropriated from Account #A50104.01.000.016 at a cost not to exceed the budgeted amount.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a passed copy of this resolution to Steven Taber, Highway Superintendent and the Account Clerk.
Resolution #205-2026 Authorize Highway Superintendent to Attend the 97th Annual New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highway Conference
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes Steven Taber, Highway Superintendent, to attend the 97th Annual New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways Conference to be conducted at the Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs, New York, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 through Friday, October 2, 2026; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that expenses incurred for registration, travel, lodging and meals be paid by the Town of Marion from Account #50104.01.000.016 at a cost not to exceed budgeted amount; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Steven Taber, Highway Superintendent and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #206-2026 Appoint Bicentennial Committee Members
On a motion by Councilwoman Johnson and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board appoints the following individuals to the Marion Bicentennial Committee;
Caylin Stappenbeck
Julie Herman
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 and all Bicentennial Committee Members.
Resolution #207-2026 Agreement to Spend Highway Funds 2026
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
WHEREAS, Steven Taber, Highway Superintendent, has prepared an Agreement to Spend Highway Funds for 2026; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board accepts and approves the attached Agreement to Spend Highway Funds for 2026 and authorizes all members of the Town Board and Town Highway Superintendent to sign said agreement in duplicate and then forward such agreement to the County Superintendent of Highways for his signature; 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 Highway Superintendent, County Superintendent of Highways and Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #208-2026 Accept Town Board Meetings Minutes for January 5th, 12th and 26th 2026
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board accepts the January 5th, 12th and 26th Town Board meeting minutes.
Resolution #209-2026 Authorization to Set a Public Hearing to use Highway Reserve Funds for Highway Truck Repair
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board sets a public hearing to utilize Highway Reserve Funds to be used for repairs to the Town of Marion Ford F350 truck;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the public hearing is scheduled for Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm in the Marion Court Room located at 3827 N. Main St. Marion, NY at which time any person for or against will be allowed to speak; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Highway Superintendent and Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #210-2026 Authorization to Set a Public Hearing to Amend the Code for the Town of Marion
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board sets a public hearing to amend the General Code for the Town of Marion; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the amendments to the Code include new size regulations for driveways section 245-15D and 308-47, Schedule 1: Zoning Schedule of Land Use or Activity; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the public hearing is scheduled for Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm in the Marion Court Room located at 3827 N. Main St. Marion, NY at which time any person for or against will be allowed to speak; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the CEO, Planning & Zoning and Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #211-2026 Authorize Post Office to use Town of Marion Logo
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Post Office to use the Town of Marion bicentennial logo to create a pictorial postmark to commemorate the Town of Marion bicentennial; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Marion Post Office.
Resolution #212-2026 Authorize Supervisor to Sign Letter of Support for the Marion Fire Department Grant Application
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign a letter of support for the Volunteer Fire Infrastructure & Response Equipment grant funding; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Supervisor and the Marion Fire Department Secretary, Yvonne English.
Resolution #213-2026 Accept Resignation of Jennifer Hunter from Bicentennial Committee
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board accepts the resignation of Jennifer Hunter from the Marion Bicentennial Committee; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Bicentennial Committee.
Resolution #214-2026 Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, 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 $ 79,351.52
Highway $ 125,873.22
Library $ 5,595.16
Water $ 2,800.00
Sewer $ 5,000.00
Trust & Agency Fund $ 75.00
Total $ 218,694.90
Additional Resident Comments: John Bovet asked if a new Historian has been hired. The Board answered that no one has applied yet. Mr. Bovet went onto saying thank you to Theresa Kuhn for her amazing work on the Marion Historic Association.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville, Supervisor Cramer closed the meeting at 7:10pm.
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Heidi M. Levan, Clerk of the Board
Next Meeting Dates:
Monday, February 23, 2026- Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm
Monday, March 9, 2026 – Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm