6.22.2026 Town Board meeting minutes
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Marion Court Room
Monday, June 22, 2026
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on
Monday, June 22, 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; Tracy Whitney, Library Director; John Lonneville; Theresa Kuhn; Connor McKechney; Kara-Lynn Wilson; John Lonneville; Gary & Penny Shaw; Jake DeLyser; Angela Flynn.
Public Hearing: Local Law #2-2026 “Real Property Tax Levy Limit”
The Public hearing opened at 6:33pm with the Clerk of the Board reading the legal notice. Supervisor Cramer then asked if anyone in the room had questions or concerns. One person asked questions and these were answered. After asking three times, the public hearing was closed on a motion from Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville and ayed by all Town Board members at 6:35pm.
Acknowledgements: Supervisor Cramer acknowledged the Marion Fire Department, EMS services and the Marion Highway Department for their work during the wind storm on June 18th.
Correspondence: Letter received from Steven Schoonerman
Letter from NYS DOT
Discussion:
1. Bench in Cemetery for Connie Prasad
2. Tree work in Cemetery
3. Home Burials (HL) information presented to Zoning Board
4. Speed Limit study
5. Recreation Emails
6. Recreation Growth
7. Chickens – Mike Presented information to Zoning Board
8. Gone Cruisin Car Show – Trophy
9. NYSDEC / FEMA meeting – update
10. Battery Storage Facility – Review
11. Cell phones during meetings
12. Move Softball fields
13. Payroll backup training
14. Marion School District 2026 Senior Class - Card
15. Cemetery management
Reports: The following reports were not available for the June 8th meeting and have now been received.
· Judicial - Bender May 1, 2026- May 31, 2026
Bonafede May 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026
· Marion Fire District - May 12, 2026
Resident Comments: Two people spoke during this time. Both expressed concern about possible chicken regulations.
Resolutions:
1. Authorize Local Law #2-2026 “Real Property Tax Levy Limit”
2. Authorize Speed Study for Marion-Walworth Rd from Cory Hill to Cory Corners/Parker Rd. intersection
3. Authorize Rescinding CEO resolution #611-2026
4. Authorize Advertising for Code Enforcement Officer Position
5. Authorization to Hire Summer Recreation Councilors
6. Authorization to Hire Summer Recreation Head Councilor
7. Authorize Hiring Decker Excavating for Drainage work
8. Authorize Refunding Town Park Rental
9. Authorize Advertising for a Part time Maintenance Employee
10. Accept Resignation of Deputy Town Clerk, Caylin Stappenbeck
11. Authorize to Advertise for Full Time Deputy Town Clerk
12. Authorize Trust Account Transfer to Money Market
13. Payment of Claims
Resolution #612-2026 Adopt Local Law #2-2026 Entitled “Real Property Tax Levy Limit”
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, that the Marion Town Board Adopts Local Law #2-2026 “Real Property Tax Levy Limit”:
Section 1. Legislative Intent
It is the intent of this Local Law to override the limit on the amount of real property taxes that may be levied by the Town of Marion pursuant to General Municipal Law §3-c, and to allow the Town of Marion to adopt a budget for the fiscal year 2027 that requires a real property tax levy more than the "tax levy limit" as defined by General Municipal Law §3-c.
Section 2. Authority
This Local Law is adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law §3-c, which expressly authorizes the town board to override the tax levy limit by the adoption of a local law approved by the vote of sixty percent (60%) of the town board.
Section 3. Tax Levy Limit Override
The Town Board of the Town of Marion, County of Wayne, is hereby authorized to adopt a budget for the fiscal year 2026 that requires a real property levy more than the amount otherwise proscribed in General Municipal Law, §3-c.
Section 4. Severability
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this Local Law or the application thereof to any person firm or corporation, or circumstance, shall be adjusted by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this Local Law or in its application to the person, individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
Resolution #613-2026 Authorize Speed Limit Survey for Marion-Walworth Rd.
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman 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 a request for a speed limit survey on Marion Walworth Road from resident, Rachel Bentley; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to petition the Wayne County Highway Department and the New York State Department of Transportation to conduct a speed limit survey of Marion Walworth Road between Cory Hill Road and Cory Corners/Parker Road intersection; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to send a copy of this resolution to Rachel Bentley, Wayne County Highway Department, NYS Department of Transportation and Marion Highway Department.
Resolution #614-2026 Rescind Resolution #611-2026 Authorize Hiring Part-time 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.
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board authorizes the hiring of Charles Fox of Harris Rd. Penfield, NY, as part-time Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Marion with employment starting on June 9, 2026; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the following accounts to be used for payroll, 80101.01.0.100 at a rate of $29 per hour for no more than 20 hours per week 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 and Charles Fox.
Resolution #615-2026 Authorize Advertising for a Part time Code Enforcement Officer
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
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 Code Enforcement Officer with certifications at a rate of pay of $29 per hour 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 #616-2026 Authorization to Accept the Hiring of 6 Summer Recreation Counselors and 1 Fill-In Counselor
On a motion by Councilwoman Johnson and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
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 following individuals for 2026 for the Summer Recreation Camp Program Counselor Position for $16/hour to be appropriated from account 73101.01.000.080,
Alyssa Reesor - counselor
Ashley Milner- Counselor
Isabella Keyser- Counselor
Hayley Wurster- Counselor
Leah Colburn- Counselor
Ngalula Mulowayi - Counselor
Taylor Mattison - Counselor
Neely Crocker as a fill-in/floater for vacation days or missed days; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to all of the individuals listed above and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #617-2026 Authorization to Accept the Hiring of 1 Summer Recreation Head Counselor
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
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 following individuals for 2026 for the Summer Recreation Camp Program Counselor Position for $18.50/hour to be appropriated from account 73101.01.000.081,
Grace Colburn- Head Counselor
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Grace Colburn listed above and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution # 618-2026 Award Contract to Complete Drainage Work on Dean Road
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 drainage work needs to be done on Dean Roads; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board awards the contract to Decker Excavating, which is the county contractor, to complete drainage work on Dean Road; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board awards the bid to Decker Excavating with an amount not to exceed $4,000 to be expensed as follows:
8504.10.000.174 Projects
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Drainage Committee, Decker Excavating and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #619-2026 Approve Refund of Park Rental Due to Poor Conditions
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Johnson, Lonneville, Taber, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
WHEREAS, the Cathy Cowell reserved the indoor pavilion at the Town Park; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board approves the refund of $125; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Cathy Cowell and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #620-2026 Authorize Advertising for a Part time Maintenance Employee
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 maintenance employee at a rate of pay of $20 per hour 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 #621-2026 Accept Resignation of Full Time Employment of Deputy Town Clerk
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
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 Full-Time employment of Deputy Town Clerk, Caylin Stappenbeck effective Friday, July 3, 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 #622-2026 Authorize Advertising for a Full-Time Deputy Town Clerk
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
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 full time Deputy Town Clerk at a rate of pay of $19 per hour 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 #623-2026 Authorize Trust Account Transfer to Money Market
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 approves the Transfer of the following Trust Account #37.99 in the amount of $75 to the Money Market Park Rental Donation Account # 2030.01 due to unpaid park rental fee; 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 #624-2026 Payment of Claims
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.
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 $ 17,642.48 Voucher #’s: 21747-21749, 2151, 21753-21772, 21791-21798
Highway $ 9,006.48 Voucher #s: 21758, 21759
Library $ 2,883.74 Voucher #’s:21759-21760, 21765, 21793
Street Lighting $ 3,851.79 Voucher #s: 21760, 21765
Trust & Agency Fund $ 150.00 Voucher #’s: 21750, 21752
Total $ 33,534.49
Additional Resident Comments: Two people spoke during this time.
Executive Session: The Town Board went into executive session at 7:18pm to discuss matters relating to employment history of a particular person. The Executive Session closed at 7:32pm on a motion from Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Taber.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, Supervisor Cramer closed the meeting at 7:33pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Heidi M. Levan, Town Clerk/Clerk of the Board
Next Meeting Dates:
Monday, July 13, 2026 – Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm
Monday, July 27, 2026 – Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm