9.14.2026 Town Board Meeting minutes
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Marion Court Room
Monday, September 14, 2026
A Town Board meeting of the Town of Marion, Wayne County, NY was held on
Monday, September 14, 2026 at the Marion Town Court Room.
Deputy Supervisor, Julie Herman 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
ABSENT: Michael Cramer, Supervisor
Others in Attendance: Marcia Lonneville; Nancy Spinning; Magdalena Young; Keira Robinson; Riccardo Gonzalez; Theresa Kuhn; Gary & Penny Shaw; Tracy Whitney, Library Director.
Public Hearing: 6:30pm - FEMA Flood Plan. The Public hearing was opened at 6:32pm with the Clerk of the Board reading the legal notice. After the notice was read, the Deputy Supervisor asked if anyone had comments and/or questions. After asking three times with no one commenting, the hearing was closed at 6:33pm on a motion from Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson.
Acknowledgements: Marion Historic Association
Upcoming Events: Garden Tractor Pulls – September 18th
PGEA – Fall Pulls – September 19th
American Legion Raffle – September 26th
Marion Fall Festival – October 3rd
Haunting in the Hamlet – October 10th
Correspondence: Letter from Matt Wilder, Recreation Leader
NYS DOT – Acknowledgment and comments
Discussion:
1. Park & Recreation – Survey Results
2. Town of Marion Directory
3. Park & Recreation Advisory Board
4. Plumbing at Town Hall
5. Haunting in the Hamlet
6. Eagle Scout Project at the Marion Town Park
Resident Comments: 1 person 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 - August 2026
b. Town Clerk - Dog License Report August 2026
2. Dog donation report – N/A
3. Cemetery - August 2026
4. Supervisor
a. Money Market – August 2026
b. Operating Statement - As of 9/10/2026
c. Trial Balance –August 2026
5. Assessor – August 2026
6. Code Officer –August 2026
7. Justice
a. Bonafede -August 2026
b. Bender – August 2026
8. Dog Control -August 2026
9. Planning/Zoning Board – August 2026
10. Library – Summer Reading 2026
11. Parks & Rec Advisory – N/A
12. Bicentennial Minutes – N/A
13. Marion Fire District – July 14, 2026
14. Drainage Committee Meeting Minutes – August 13, 2026
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 for August 10th and 24th , 2026
2. Amend Local Law #1-1988 Flood Damage Prevention
3. Authorize Application for 2027 JCAP Grant
4. Authorize Amending Resolution # 6082024 Park & Recreation Advisory Board
5. Authorize Budget Amendment to Purchase Additional CEO Williamson Law Book License
6. Authorize Supervisor to Sign Additional Software License for CEO Williamson Law Book
7. Authorize Hiring Preston Tree & Landscape for Cemetery Tree Removal
8. Authorize Deposit of Funds Received for Town Park Bathroom Damage
9. Authorize Hiring Jacob Marr for Marion Highway Department
10. Authorize Scheduling Public Hearing for Local Law #4 Home Burials
11. Payment of Claims
12. Marion Fall Festival Parking Lot Closure
13. Marion Fall Festival Road Closure
14. Authorize the Marion Historic Association for an event in the Marion Cemetery
Resolution #9022026 Accept Town Board Meetings Minutes for August 10th and 24th , 2026
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Lonneville, Johnson, Herman, Taber
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board accepts the August 10th and 24th , 2026 Town Board meeting minutes.
Resolution #9032026 Local Law #3 Authorize Amend Local Law #1-1988 Flood Damage Prevention
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
VOTE: Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Long Roll:
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 held a public hearing on Monday, September 14th at 6:30pm to amend Local Law #1-1988; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on the direction of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Wayne County Planning Board have reviewed and approved the amended FEMA Flood Damage Prevention plan; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board Authorize 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 #9042026 Authorization to apply for the 2027 JCAP grant through the New York Unified Court System
On a motion by Councilwoman Johnson and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Lonneville, Johnson, Herman, Taber
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, The Board of the Town of Marion authorizes the Marion Town Court to apply for a JCAP grant in the 2026-27 grant cycle up to $30,000.
WHEREAS, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Supervisor and Court Justic to sign all necessary documents regarding said grant; and
WHEREAS, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a certified copy of this resolution to the Justice Court Clerk and the principal account clerk
Resolution #9052026 Amend Resolution #6082024 Establishment of Parks & Recreation Advisory Board To Clarify Term of Board Members
On a motion by Councilwoman Johnson and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
VOTE: Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Long Roll:
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 accepts the creation and establishment a Parks & Recreation Advisory Board which shall act in accordance with and subject to the provisions, duties, and limitations of this Resolution as follows,
The governing Advisory Board shall be known as the "Parks & Recreation Advisory Board of the Town of Marion" hereinafter referred to as the "Board."
A. The Board shall consist of a minimum of 5 but not more than 9 people who shall be residents of the Town of Marion. They shall be appointed by the Town Board for a term of five years. All vacancies which may occur shall be filled by the Marion Town Board.
B. A member's term expires upon the expiration of five years on the Board or when such person no longer is a resident of the Town of Marion.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following guidelines are set forth for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board:
(1) The Recreation Advisory Board serves at the pleasure of the Town Board in an advisory capacity. The Board shall have authority to create, direct, or dissolve the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board as needed.
(2) The Town Board makes the final determination of which persons sit on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. The Advisory Board may submit names for consideration, but at no time do they have the power to appoint, fill a vacancy or replace a member without the written consent of the Town Board.
(3) All members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall serve in a volunteer capacity.
(4) All members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall be residents of Marion, NY.
(5) No member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall attempt to negotiate on behalf of the Town of Marion with any outside agency or individuals regarding any matter before the Board or the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board without prior approval from the Town Board.
(6) The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board shall determine and establish meetings as necessary in order to make recommendations to the Town Board.
(7) The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board shall report to the Town Board.
(8) The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is an advisory body to the Town Board in the matter of parks & recreation facilities, activities, staff structure, and any other topic related to parks & recreation in Marion as tasked by the Town Board.
(9) As an Advisory Board appointed by the Town Board, the Recreation Advisory Board is considered part of the Town of Marion official body. As such, all meetings of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board are subject to Open Meeting laws, and therefore are open to the public at all times.
The Town Board of the Town of Marion expressly reserves to itself all powers not specifically granted to the Advisory Board. Such powers include but are not limited to the following:
A. The power to make adjustments to and approve the budget of the recreation and parks department.
B. The power to lease, purchase or otherwise acquire additional real property for use as parks.
C. The power to approve rules and regulations for the operation and conduct of recreational facilities and programs.
D. The power to appoint Board Members taking into consideration the recommendation of the Advisory Board.
E. The power to employ a Director and to assign employees to the Director. The Town Board may assign employees of the Parks & Recreation Department to other Departments as may be deemed necessary.
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 #9062026 Authorize Budget Amendment to Purchase Additional CEO Williamson Law Book License
On a motion by Councilwoman Johnson and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Lonneville, Johnson, Herman, Taber
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board authorizes a budget amendment to purchase an additional Williamson Law Book License for the Code Enforcement Office of $895 from account number 80101.01.0.100 to account number 80102.01.0.029; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board of the Town of Marion authorizes the Clerk to the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Williamson Law Book and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #9072026 Authorize Supervisor to Sign Additional Software License Agreement for Buildings & Code Enforcement with Williamson Law Book
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Lonneville, Johnson, Herman, Taber
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign the new additional Software License Agreement for Building & Codes Enforcement with Williamson Law Book Company; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign the Additional Software Support Contract for 2026 with Williamson Law Book as attached at an annual cost of $895 to be appropriated from account #80102.01.0.029; 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, Code Enforcement Officer and Williamson Law Book Company.
Resolution #9082026 Authorize Hiring Preston’s Tree & Landscape for Tree Removal at the Marion Cemetery
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Lonneville, Johnson, Herman, Taber
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board sent out a Request for Proposal to have 3 trees removed from the Marion Cemetery; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town of Marion received 3 proposals; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the hiring of Preston’s Tree & Landscape for the amount not to exceed $4, 500 to be taken from account # 88104.01.0.142
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 #9072026 Authorization Deposit of Funds Received for Town Park Bathroom Damage Restitution.
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Lonneville, Johnson, Herman, Taber
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
WHEREAS, the Town of Marion authorizes the Principal Account Clerk to deposit funds of $310 received for the Town Park bathroom damages restitution into the Park Reserve Fund account # 230.01; 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.
Resolution #9102026 Authorize Hiring MEO Full Time Employee at the Marion
Highway Department
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
VOTE: Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Long Roll:
Councilwoman Taber- Aye
Councilman Lonneville - Aye
Councilwoman Johnson – Aye
Councilwoman Herman - Aye
The following resolution was approved.
WHEREAS, Steven Taber, Highway Superintendent for the Town of Marion has recommended hiring a MEO full time employee; now
BE IT RESOLVED that the Marion Town Board accepts said recommendations and authorizes hiring Jacob Marr, of Cambier Rd. Marion, NY effective September 15, 2026, at remuneration of $29.32 per hour for 2026 from account # 51101.03.0.118; and
BE IT RESOLVED that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Jacob Marr, Highway Superintendent, and the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #9112026 Authorize Scheduling a Public Hearing to Establish Local Law #4 “A Prohibition of Private Burials in the Town of Marion.
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Lonneville, Johnson, Herman, Taber
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 that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026 @ 6:30pm in the Marion Court Room for the purpose of establishing Local Law #4 “A Prohibition of Private Burials in 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 the Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #9122026 Payment of Claims
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Lonneville, Johnson, Herman, Taber
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 $ 29,260.13
Highway $ 87,037.70
Library $ 4,164.71
Sewer Funds $ 1,071.75
Street Lighting SL $ 335.17
Trust & Agency Fund $ 652.10
Total $ 122,521.56
Resolution #9132026 Marion Fall Festival Parking Lot Closure
On a motion by Councilwoman Johnson and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Lonneville, Johnson, Herman, Taber
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board hereby requests the following Municipal parking lot next to Jennies House and next to Marion Elementary School to be fully closed to all traffic on Friday, October 2, 2026 starting at 4pm through Saturday October 3, 2026 from 7 a.m. – 6p.m; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to send a copy of this resolution to local businesses and Town employees.
BE IT FURTHUR RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Marion Historic Association, Marion Events Organization and Principal Account Clerk, Kathy Cauwels.
Resolution #9142026 Marion Fall Festival Road Closure
On a motion by Councilwoman Johnson and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Lonneville, Johnson, Herman, Taber
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board hereby requests the following streets to be fully closed to all traffic on Saturday October 3, 2026 from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
North Main Street from the South side of the Elementary School driveway to Buffalo Street
South Main Street from Buffalo Street to Mill Street
Maple Ave from Main Street to the Marion Public Library.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board hereby request the following streets to be closed but open to local and festival traffic only on Saturday October 3, 2026 from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Buffalo Street to Route 21
Maple Ave at Union Street
North Main Street from Sunset Drive to Union Street
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to send a copy of this resolution to E911, Marion Fire Department, Western Wayne Ambulance, Marion Fire District, Nutall Golf Cart and Storage, Marion Post Office, Wayne County Highway Department, Wayne County Sheriff, NYS Police Substation, Williamson, WCWSA, Marion School District Bus Garage, Marion Highway Department, and Marion Library.
Resolution #9152026 Authorize the Marion Historic Association to hold an event in the Marion Cemetery.
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Taber
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Lonneville, Johnson, Herman, Taber
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Marion Historic Association to use the Marion Cemetery located between North Main Street and Buffalo Street for their event titled ‘Haunting in the Hamlet’; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that this event will take place on October 10th, 2026 and the entrances to the cemeteries will be closed to vehicle traffic from 5:30pm - 9pm; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Historic Association will provide the Town of Marion a certificate of insurance for this event; 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 Historic Association and the Principal Account Clerk.
Additional Resident Comments: 2 people spoke during this time.
Executive Session: On a motion from Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, the Town Board entered into executive session at 7:17pm to discuss an employment history of a particular person. The Executive Session closed at 7:20pm on a motion from Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilwoman Johnson and seconded by Councilwoman Taber, Deputy Supervisor Herman closed the meeting at 7:20pm.
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Heidi M. Levan, Clerk of the Board
Next Meeting Dates:
Monday, September 21, 2026- Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm
Monday, September 28, 2026 – Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm