1.5.2026 Town Board Organizational meeting
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Organizational Meeting
Marion Court Room
Monday, January 5, 2026
Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Marion Town Court Room.
Supervisor Cramer called the meeting to order at 6:30pm and asked the Clerk of the Board to give a roll call.
Julie Herman, Councilwoman
Mary Johnson, Councilwoman
Ronald Lonneville, Councilman
ABSENT: Margi Taber, Councilwoman
Others In Attendance: Marcia Lonneville; Tim Boerman; Theresa Kuhn; Steve Taber; Nancy Spinning; Barb Schoonerman; Joan Fisher; Gary & Penny Shaw.
Proclamation
To Honor the Retirement
of
Timothy Boerman
WHEREAS, The Town of Marion, Wayne County, New York, would like to recognize Timothy Boerman (Tim) for his many years of service to the Town of Marion; and
WHEREAS, Over Tim’s 26-year career at the Town of Marion, he served as a Town Board Member from 1996 – 2003 and Highway Superintendent from 2006-2025; and
WHEREAS, Tim has deeply believed in and valued the Town of Marion and his service to the Town; and
WHEREAS, Tim’s hard work and dedication will be remembered by all of us; and
WHEREAS, we the Marion Town Board, by the authorities vested in us, do hereby unanimously and enthusiastically congratulate Timothy Boerman on a well-deserved retirement, look back on his accomplishments with gratitude and awe, and wish him all the very best for the future; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in recognition of his outstanding service, we hereby cause the Seal of the Marion to be affixed on this 5th day of January 2026.
__________________________ Michael Cramer, Supervisor
___________________________Julie Herman, Deputy Supervisor/Councilwoman
________________________ Mary Johnson, Councilwoman
___________________________Ronald Lonneville, Councilman___________________________ Margaret Taber, Councilwoman
Supervisor Cramer thanked the Highway Department for all their hard work and effort keeping up with the snow removal.
Resident Comments: Joan Fisher welcomed the new board members.
Town Business:
1. Rules of Order for 2026
2. Committee Appointments
|
2026 Committee Appointments |
Chair |
Co-Chair |
|
Deputy Supervisor |
Julie Herman |
|
|
Town Clerk |
Mike Cramer |
Mary Johnson |
|
Water, Sewer |
Ron 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 |
Ron Lonneville |
Mike Cramer |
|
Historian |
Julie Herman |
Ron Lonneville |
|
Zoning, Planning |
Mike Cramer |
Mary Johnson |
|
Highway |
Mike Cramer |
Ron Lonneville |
|
Drainage |
Ron Lonneville |
Julie Herman |
|
Cemetery |
Mike Cramer |
Julie Herman |
|
Code Enforcement |
Mike Cramer |
Ron Lonneville |
|
Building Maintenance |
Ron Lonneville |
Mike Cramer |
3. Office locations
4. Vehicle Policy
5. Meeting days and times
6. Financial Audit
7. Town Attorney
8. Office Hours
9. Video recordings of meetings
Resolutions:
1. Authorize Supervisor to Sign Town Clerk Annual Software Support Contract with Williamson Law Book
2. Authorize Supervisor to Sign Software License Agreement for Buildings & Code Enforcement with Williamson Law Book and Annual Software Support Contract
3. Designate Legal Newspaper for the Town of Marion
4. Adopt 2026 mileage reimbursement rate
5. Authorize Re-Appoint Town Attorney
6. Authorize Town Clerk to advertise Town Board meetings for 2026
7. Authorize requesting RFP’s for Main Street Lawn Care and Maintenance
8. Authorize requesting RFP’s for Abandoned Cemeteries Law Care and Maintenance
9. Authorize advertising for Town Historian position
10. Amend Budget to reflect changes in hours for Deputy Town Clerk position
11. Authorize Supervisor to attend Association of Town’s training in Corning, NY
12. Authorize Re-Appointment of Mark Plyter as Dog Control Officer
13. Authorize Signers on Lyons National Bank Accounts
14. Authorize removing Tim Boerman from Lyons National Bank Town Credit Card
15. Authorize removing Summer Johnson from the Lyons National Bank Town Credit Card
16. Authorize Mike Cramer to have a Town Credit Card from Lyons National Bank
17. Authorize Steven Taber to have a Town Credit Card from Lyons National Bank
18. Schedule Public Hearing for Highway Funds
19. Authorize Re-Appointment of Timothy Short to the Drainage Committee
20. Authorize Re-Appointment of Craig Schwartz to the Zoning Board of Appeals
21. Authorize Amending Resolution #413-2025 Assessor
RResolution #101-2026 Authorize Supervisor to Sign Town Clerk Annual Software Support Contract with Williamson Law Book
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 the Town Clerk Annual Software Support Contract for 2026 with Williamson Law Book Company for an annual cost of $1,151.00 to be appropriated from account 14102.1.0.029; and
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 Supervisor to sign the 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 Annual Software Support Contract for 2026 with Williamson Law Book as attached at an annual cost of $950.00 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 #103-2026 Designate Legal Newspaper for The Town of Marion for 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 authorizes the Times of Wayne County as the legal newspaper for the Town of Marion for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2026; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to all Town of Marion Department Heads and the Times.
Resolution #104-2026 Adopt 2026 Mileage Reimbursement Rate
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 adopted a mileage reimbursement policy per resolution #030608; and
NOW BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board sets the reimbursement rate @ $ .70 effective January 1, 2026; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to all Town employees and Department Heads.
Resolution #105-2026 Authorize to Re-Appoint Town Attorney
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Cramer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board re-appoints David Fulvio as Attorney for the Town of Marion for the calendar year 2026; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that David Fulvio shall be reimbursed for services performed on an as needed basis at the rate of $200.00 per hour; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Town of Marion Department Heads, and David Fulvio
Resolution #106-2026 Authorize the Town Clerk to Advertise Town Board Meetings for 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, Authorize the Town Clerk to advertise in the legal newspaper for the Town of Marion as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED, The Marion Town Board meetings for 2026 will be held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month except for federal holidays. If a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the Marion Town Board will meet on Tuesday of that week. All meetings are held in the Marion Court Room located at 3827 N. Main Street, Marion, NY 14505 and, All meetings start at 6:30 p.m. and are open to the public.
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 #107-2026 Authorize to advertise for Request for Proposals for Main Street Lawn Care and Maintenance
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, the Town Marion Town Board authorizes to advertise for a request for proposal for the work on lawn care and maintenance for Main Street in Marion for 2026; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Town Principal accountant Clerk.
Resolution #108-2026 Authorize to advertise for Request for Proposals for 3 Abandoned Cemeteries Lawn Care and Maintenance
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.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Marion Town Board authorizes to advertise for a request for proposal for three abandoned cemeteries lawn care and maintenance for 2026; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Town Principal accountant Clerk.
Resolution #109-2026 Authorize Advertising for Town of Marion Historian
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 advertising for the position of Town of Marion Historian until filled; 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 #110-2026 Amend Budget to Reflect Hour adjustment for Deputy Town Clerk
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, the Marion Town Board recognizes that a change is needed in the hours for the Deputy Town Clerk for 2026 from 32.5 hours per week to 33 hours per week; and
THEREFORE, the following budgetary items will be amended to reflect the yearly wage increase from $32,110. increased to $32,604. a difference of $494.00; and
BE IT RESOLVED that the account 14101.01.0.036 is now amended to $32,604 for the year 2026; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Deputy Town Clerk and Principal Account Clerk.
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
VOTE: Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Long Roll:
Supervior Cramer - Aye
Councilwoman Herman - Aye
Councilman Lonneville - Aye
Councilwoman Johnson - Aye
The following resolution was approved
Resolution #112-2026 Authorize Re-Appointment of Mark Plyter as Dog Control Officer
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board re-appoints Mark Plyter, as the Marion Dog Control Officer effective January 1, 2026, thru December 31, 2026; and
Resolution #113-2026 Authorize Signers on Bank Accounts
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Cramer
Nays: 0
WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board authorizes Michael Cramer, Supervisor and Julie Herman, Deputy Supervisor to be signers for the following bank accounts held at Lyons National Bank:
- Trust and Agency 2636
- Disbursements 2644
- General Savings 2610
- Highway Savings 2602
- Library Savings 2595
- Water Savings 2587
- Sewer Savings 2579
- Money Market 2628
Resolution #114-2026 Authorize Removing Tim Boerman from the Lyons National Bank Credit Card
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville
Nays: 0
Resolution #115-2026 Authorize Removing Summer Johnson, from the Lyons National Bank Credit Card
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
ADOPTED: Ayes: 4 Herman, Lonneville, Johnson, Cramer
Nays: 0
Resolution #116-2026 Authorize Michael Cramer, Town Supervisor to have a Town of Marion Lyons National Bank Credit Card
On a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilwoman Johnson
Nays: 0
Resolution #117-2026 Authorize Steven Taber, Highway Superintendent to have a Town of Marion Lyons National Bank Credit Card
On a motion by Councilman Lonneville and seconded by Councilwoman Herman
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
Resolution #118-2026 Set a Public Hearing to use Reserve Funds for Employee Benefit Compensation.
VOTE: Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Long Roll:
Supervior Cramer - Aye
Councilwoman Herman - Aye
Councilman Lonneville - Aye
Councilwoman Johnson - Aye
The following resolution was approved
Resolution #119-2026 Authorize to Re-Appoint of Timothy Short to the Drainage Committee
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
Resolution #120-2026 Authorize to Re-Appoint of Craig Schwartz to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Nays: 0
The following resolution was approved.
Resolution #121-2026 Authorize to Amend Resolution # 413-2025 Re-Appointment of Assessor
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 Michael Rados shall be reimbursed for services performed as the Town of Marion Assessor at a rate of $17 per parcel (2,145 parcels) for an annual salary of $36,465; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Michael Rados and the Principal Account Clerk.
With no further business, on a motion by Councilwoman Herman and seconded by Councilman Lonneville, Supervisor Cramer closed the meeting at 7:30pm.
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Heidi M. Levan, Clerk of the Board
Next Meeting Date:
Monday, January 12, 2026 - Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm