4.27.2026 Town Board Meeting Minutes
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Marion Court Room
Monday, April 27, 2026
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on
Monday, April 27, 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
Margi Taber, Councilwoman
Michael Cramer, Supervisor
ABSENT:
Others in Attendance: Marcia Lonneville; Nancy Spinning; Gary & Penny Shaw; Theresa Kuhn; Casey Carpenter
Supervisor Cramer asked everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance.
Acknowledgements: Supervisor Cramer thanked the Marion Central School District, Marion Town Board, Marion Historic Association, John Cornell, Marion Highway Dept., and the Bicentennial Committee for their part in Marion’s 200th birthday celebration on April 15th. Supervisor Cramer also acknowledged Pete and Paula Hilling at Stonehedge. The Speakeasy event on April 18th was well attended, and a good time was had by all. Councilman Lonnevile recognized Steve Heald for his excellent presentation of the Mora Car Company which was hosted by the Marion Historic Association on April 25th.
Correspondence: None
Discussion:
1. Night Park Supervisor Job Description
2. Social Media – Recreation
3. CEO position
4. Night Park Supervisor Vest
5. Part-time Interim Code Enforcement Officer – Pat Sheridan from Town of Palmyra
Resident Comments: Theresa Kuhn stated concern about the Hall Center Cemetery which is losing stones from the road bank and needs repair.
Resolutions:
1. Accept Resignation of Part Time Code Enforcement Officer
2. Authorize to advertise for Part Time or Full Time Code Enforcement Officer
3. Authorization to rescind resolution #402-2026 & #403-2026
4. Authorization to amend Job Descriptions for Night Park Supervisor
5. RFP for Signage
6. Authorization to hire Marco Davila
7. Close Financials for Marion Sewer Plant
8. Payment of Claims
Resolution #415-2026 Resignation of Part time Employment of Code Enforcement Officer
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Johnson, Lonneville, Taber, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board accepts the resignation of the part-time employment of Town Code Enforcement Officer, Daren Arrington effective Tuesday, April 14, 2026; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #416-2026 Authorize Advertising for a Part time or Full time Code Enforcement Officer
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Johnson, Lonneville, Taber, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Clerk of the Board to advertise for the position of part time or full time Code Enforcement Officer in the legal newspaper for the Town of Marion; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #417-2026 Authorize Rescinding Retirement Resolutions
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Johnson, Lonneville, Taber, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Clerk of the Board to rescind resolution # 402-2026 and resolution # 403-2026 both from the April 13, 2026 meeting; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the rescinding of these resolutions is on a recommendation from the Marion Town Attorney; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #418-2026 Adopt New Job Night Park Supervisor Job Description which includes Parks & Recreation Escalation Matrix and Workflow.
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Johnson, Lonneville, Taber, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board adopts the new job descriptions for the following Night Park Supervisor with Parks & Recreation Escalation Matrix Workflow; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Parks & Recreation Director, and all recreation positions and the Principal Account
Resolution #419-2026 Authorize Town Board to send an RFP for Town Signage
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Johnson, Lonneville, Taber, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board authorizes the Town to send a Request for Proposal for 15 new Town Signs; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board requests all completed RFP’s to be sent into the Town of Marion by June 1, 2026 with work to be completed in 2027; 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 #420-2026 Authorize Hiring Marco Davila for 2026 Night Park Supervisor
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson
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, that the Marion Town Board authorizes hiring Marco Davila for Night Park Supervisor for the 2026 recreation season and;
BE IT RESOLVED that the salary for this position is $2,652 for the year to be paid bi-weekly appropriated from account 73101.01.0.082; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Marco Davila and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #421-2026 Close Financial Books for Marion Sewer Fund
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville 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, Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority took over the operation of the Town of
Marion Sewer Plant; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town of Marion has closed the financials for 2025; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the remaining sewer operation funds for 2025 in the amount of $52,435.58
should be turned over to Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Board of Marion gives the Principal Account Clerk
permission to cut a check in the amount of $52,435.58 to be expensed out of 81304.07.000.042;
a budget amendment increasing the expense line is necessary; and
BE IT RESOLVED that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a
copy of this resolution to WCWSA and the Principal Account Clerk
Resolution #422-2026 Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Johnson, Lonneville, 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 $ 3,852.00
Highway $ 4,538.64
Library $ 243.87
Sewer Fund SS $ 52,435.58
Street Lighting SL $ 153.75
Total $ 61,223.84
Additional Resident Comments: None
Executive Session: The Town Board went into executive session at 6:49pm to discuss matters relating to employment history of a particular person. The Executive Session closed at 7:19pm on a motion from Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, Supervisor Cramer closed the meeting at 7:19pm.
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Kimberly A. Williams, Deputy Clerk of the Board
Next Meeting Dates:
Monday, May 11, 2026 – Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm