6.8.2026 Town Board Meeting Minutes
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Marion Court Room
Monday, June 8, 2026
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on
Monday, June 8, 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.
Mary Johnson, Councilwoman
Ronald Lonneville, Councilman
Margi Taber, Councilwoman
Michael Cramer, Supervisor
ABSENT:
Others in Attendance: Marcia Lonneville; Nancy Spinning; Gary & Penny Shaw; Tracy Whitney, Library Director; Theresa Kuhn; Casey Carpenter, Times of Wayne County Reporter
Supervisor Cramer asked everyone to stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance.
Acknowledgements: Highway Department – Cemetery Tree work
Dave DeRoo, Highway Department – Cemetery Sign
Marion Historic Association – Biscuit Brothers Concert
Marion Historic Association – work at Hall Center & Goosen Rd. cemetery
Correspondence: None
Discussion:
1. Tree Works at Cemetery in the future
2. Follow up to Cemetery – regarding bench
3. Volunteers at Cemetery – Waiver
4. Grave Marker Clean up
5. Comprehensive Plan
6. Summer Camp Safety
7. Update local Law regarding poultry
8. Moving Softball field
9. Mileage Markers
Resident Comments: 3 people spoke during this time.
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 - May 2026
b. Town Clerk - Dog License Report May 2026
2. Dog donation report – N/A
3. Cemetery - May 2026
4. Supervisor
a. Money Market – April 2026
b. Operating Statement - As of 6/4/20/26
c. Trial Balance – April 2026
5. Assessor – May 2026
6. Code Officer –May 2026
7. Justice
a. Bonafede -N/A
b. Bender – N/A
8. Dog Control -May 2026
9. Planning/Zoning Board –May 2026
10. Library – May 19, 2026
11. Parks & Rec Advisory – May, 2026
12. Bicentennial Minutes – N/A
13. Marion Fire District – N/A
14. Town & County Tax Collection Report – N/A
15. Historian Report – N/A
16. Maintenance Report – May 2026
Resolutions:
1. Accept Town Board Meeting minutes for May 11 and 26th, 2026
2. Voluntary Shelter Contributions on Dog License Renewals
3. Schedule Public Hearing to Amend Local Law #1-1988 Flood Damage Prevention (June 22)
4. Schedule Public Hearing for Local Law # 2026 Tax Cap Levy Override
5. Authorize Hiring Roger Ortiz-Olivera for 2026 Seasonal Lawn Care/Maintenance at the Marion Cemetery
6. Authorize Requiring Exact Amount for Cash Tax Payments
7. Accept resignation for Maintenance staff member, Nick Lucci
8. Authorize for volunteer Comprehensive Planning Board
9. Authorize Volunteer Facilities Document
10. Payment of Claims
11. Authorize Hiring Part Time Code Enforcement Officer
Resolution #601-2026 Accept Town Board Meetings Minutes for May 11th & 26th, 2026
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Taber, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board accepts the May 11th & 26th, 2026 Town Board meeting minutes.
Resolution # 602-2026 Voluntary Shelter Donation on Dog License Renewals
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Taber, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
WHEREAS, Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2010 as amended where further amended, effective December 2025, to require a line item on dog license renewals giving applicants the option of making a contribution in support of the pound or shelter managed or contracted by the municipality and deposit said funds in a dedicated fund to disperse annually to the applicable pound or shelter; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Marion contracts for these services with the Humane Society of Wayne County (HSWC); and
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Clerk’s Office has initiated this requirement by listing the option to make donations to the HSWC on all dog licensing renewal processes and establishing the an accounting line be added to the monthly reconciliation and payment to the Town Supervisor for monies taken in by the Town Clerk’s Office; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board acknowledges the new legislation and approves the establishment of this process and procedure; 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 #603-2026 Authorize Scheduling a Public Hearing to Amend Local Law #1-1988 Flood Damage Prevention
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville, this resolution was tabled.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Clerk of the Board to advertise in the legal newspaper for the Town of Marion that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday June 22, 2026 @ 6:30 P.M. at the Marion Court Room for the purpose of Amending Local Law #1-1988 for Flood Damage Prevention; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED The Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #604-2026 Authorize Public Hearing for a Local Law Entitled “Real Property Tax Levy Limit”
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, 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 in the legal newspaper for the Town of Marion as follows:
The Marion Town Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Marion Court Room, 3827 North Main Street, Marion, for a proposed Local Law #2 - 2026 regarding the “Real Property Tax Levy Limit” as follows:
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 2027 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 #605-2026 Authorize Hiring Roger Ortiz-Olivera for 2026 Seasonal Lawn Care/Maintenance at the Marion Cemetery
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Taber, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes Roger Ortiz-Olivera for 2026 seasonal Lawn Care/Maintenance for the Marion Cemetery remuneration of $16/hour to be appropriated from account 88101.01.000.255; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the start day will be Tuesday June 9th, through October 1st ; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Roger Ortiz-Olivera and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #606-2026 Authorization to Require Exact Amount for Cash Tax Payment
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Taber, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
WHEREAS, the last penny was minted on November 12, 2025, at the United States Mint in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, banks are no longer able to purchase any additional pennies; and
WHEREAS, tax bills must be paid with exact to the penny and the Marion Tax Collector may not be able to make change; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that cash tax payments are now required to be made for the exact amount of the tax bill; 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 #607-2026 Accept Resignation of Maintenance Staff member, Nick Lucci
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Taber, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board regretfully accepts the resignation of Nick Lucci from the Town of Marion Maintenance position; 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 #608-2026 Authorize the Advertising for Volunteer Comprehensive Plan Committee members
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Taber, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board desires to keep an up-to-date growth plan for the Town of Marion; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes advertising for new committee members to the Marion Comprehensive Plan Committee to prepare a Comprehensive Plan; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Comprehensive Plan Committee members are to be comprised a diverse group of people both in backgrounds and professions of 10 people; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Comprehensive Plan Committee shall meet monthly and provide monthly reports to the Marion Town Board and;
BE IT RESOLVED, that each member is a volunteer; 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, Supervisor and Planning and Zoning Board members.
Resolution #609-2026 Authorize Volunteer Facilities Document
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Taber, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board has reviewed on the recommendation from the Town’s Insurance company, a Facilities Document to be used for anyone who volunteers on the Town of Marion property; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board requires a signed agreement for all volunteers; and
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Facilities Document is available for review at the Marion Town Clerk’s Office; and
BE IT FUTHER 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 #610-2026 Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 5 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, 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 $ 14,272.16 Voucher #’s: 21686-21689, 21692-21701, 21707-21719, 21726-21727, 21731-21733, 21739-21741
Highway $ 2,827.87 Voucher#’s: 21688, 21720-21725, 21728-21730, 21734-21738, 21742-21745
Library $ 111.27 Voucher #: 21688
NW Quadrant Phase I $ 6,918.75 Voucher #: 21706
NE Quadrant Phase I $ 2,212.50 Voucher #: 21706
NW Quadrant Phase II $ 11,340.63 Voucher # : 21706
NW Quadrant Phase III $ 7,545.00 Voucher # : 21706
EXT #2 to Water #1 $ 5,761.25 Voucher #: 21702
NE Quadrant III $ 10,298.75 Voucher # : 21703
Ext. #1 to NE #1 $ 8,425.00 Voucher # : 21704
SE Water District $ 13,134.38 Voucher #: 21705
Trust & Agency Fund $ 403.79 Voucher # 21688, 21690, 21691
Total $ 83,251.35
Additional Resident Comments: 2 people spoke at this time.
Executive Session: : The Town Board went into executive session at 7:30pm to discuss matters relating to employment history of a particular person. The Executive Session closed at 7:38pm on a motion from Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson.
The Town Board went back into session to pass the following resolution.
Resolution #611-2026 Authorize Hiring Part-time Code Enforcement Officer
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilman Cramer
VOTE: Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Long Roll:
Councilman Cramer - Aye
Councilwoman Herman - Aye
Councilman Lonneville - Aye
Councilwoman Taber - Aye
Supervisor Johnson –Aye
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.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilwoman Johnson and seconded by Councilwoman Herman, Supervisor Cramer closed the meeting at 7:43pm.
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Heidi M. Levan, Clerk of the Board
Next Meeting Dates:
Monday, June 22, 2026- Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm
Monday, July 13, 2026 – Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm