3.9.2026 Town Board Meeting Agenda

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AGENDA

Monday, March 9, 2026

 

6:30 PM           Call to Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

 The Marion Town Board will allow residents who would like to speak for 3 minutes each with a maximum of 15 minutes of the meeting devoted to citizens’ comments.  There will be time allocated at both the beginning and the end of the meeting.

 Acknowledgements:     Proclamation for Zach Kuelling

 

Proclamation

 

Whereas, it has been brought to the attention of the Town of Marion, New York, that Zach Kuelling, a senior at Marion High School, exhibits extraordinary athletic abilities in wrestling, which have earned him recognition and elite awards.

Whereas as a member of the Marion / Williamson Wrestling team from the winter season of 2024/25 to 2025/26, he has earned the following awards:

            2025 NYS Qualifier Champion 1^st place

            2025 Eastern States 8^th place

            2025  Section V – Champion 1^st place

            2025  NYS Championships – 4^th place

            2026  Southern Tier Tournament 4th place

            2026  NYS Qualifier Champion 1st place

            2026   Section V – Champion 1^st place

            2026 NYS Champion 1^st place for Weight Class 285lbs.

Now, therefore, we the Town of Marion board members, by the authority vested in us, do hereby on behalf of the citizens of Marion, NY extend Congratulations and Best Wishes to you, Zach Kuelling, for exceeding the standards.

In recognition of your outstanding athleticism and resulting recognition to the community, we hereby cause the Seal of Marion to be affixed this 9th day of March, 2026.

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Michael Cramer, Town Supervisor                             Julie Herman, Councilwoman

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Mary Johnson, Councilwoman                                   Ronald Lonneville, Councilman

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Margaret Taber, Councilwoman

 Communication:  

Correspondence:   1.  Marion American Legion

                                        2.  Marion Fire Department

                                        3.  Wayne County Public Works – Memorial Day parade                              

Discussion:

1.      AED Contract

2.      Signage for the Town

3.      Job descriptions for Summer Recreation Director, Soccer Coordinator, Baseball/Softball Coordinator, Basketball Coordinator.

4.      Grant opportunities

 

Resident Comments:

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         - February 2026

      b. Town Clerk -  Dog License Report February 2026                                                        

2.  Supervisor

     a. Money Market –  February 2026                                                          

     b. Operating Statement  - As of 3/6/2026

     c. Trial Balance – February 2026                                       

3.  Assessor –February 2026

4.  Code Officer –February 2026

5.  Cemetery -  February 2026           

6.  Justice

     a. Bonafede   - February 2025                                                                                  

     b. Bender – February 2025

7.  Dog Control  - February 2026                                           

8.  Planning/Zoning Board –February 2026               

9.  Library – February 2026

10. Parks & Rec Advisory – February 11,2026

11. Bicentennial Minutes – March 5, 2026

12.  Marion Fire District – N/A

13. Town & County Tax Collection Report – As of February 28, 2026

14. Historian Report – N/A

Resolutions:  

1.      Accept Town Board Meeting minutes for February 6^th & 23^rd, 2026

2.      Authorization hiring Matthew Wilder for Recreation Director

3.      Authorization to appoint John Cornell to the Zoning Board of Appeals to complete the term for Daniel Sargent as alternate.

4.      Authorization to appoint Roy Franks to the Planning Board as alternate.

5.      Snow & Ice contract with Wayne County

6.      Payment of Claims

 Resolution #1 Accept Town Board Meetings Minutes for February 9^th & 23^rd  2026

 Presented by:              Moved by:                   Seconded by:

 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board accepts the February 9^th & 23^rd, 2026 Town Board meeting minutes.

 Resolution #2 Authorize Hiring Matthew Wilder for the Position of Part-time Parks & Recreation Director

Presented by:              Moved by:                   Seconded by:

 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes hiring Matthew Wilder of E. Townline Road, Williamson, NY for the position of Parks & Recreation Director at a renumeration of $15,000 per Town of Marion budget for 2026 to be expensed from account # 73101.01.0.261; and. 

 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Matthew Wilder and the Principal Account Clerk.

 Resolution #3 Authorize Appointing John Cornell to the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals as Alternate

Presented by:              Moved by:                   Seconded by:

 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes appointing John Cornell of E. Williamson Rd. Marion, NY to the Marion Zoning Board of Appeals to complete the term of Daniel Sargent as alternate for a term of office starting March 10, 2026 through December 31, 2030; and

 BE IT RESOLVED, that the stipend for the position is $45 per meeting and $40 per workshop for 2026 to be expensed from account # 80104.01.0.103; and

 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to John Cornell and the Principal Account Clerk.

 Resolution #4 Authorize Appointing Roy Franks to the Marion Planning Board as Alternate

 

Presented by:              Moved by:                   Seconded by:

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes appointing Roy Franks of Ball Rd. Marion, NY to the Marion Planning Board as alternate for a term of office starting March 10, 2026 through December 31, 2030; and

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the stipend for the position is $45 per meeting and $40 per workshop for 2026 to be expensed from account # 80201.01.0.110; and

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to Roy Franks and the Principal Account Clerk.

 

Resolution #5 Authorize the Supervisor to Sign the 2026 Contract with Wayne County Public Works – Snow & Ice

 

Presented by:              Moved by:                   Seconded by:

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign the 2026 contract with Wayne County Public Works – Snow & Ice; and

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the County of Wayne, Marion Highway Superintendent, and the Principal Account Clerk.

 

Resolution #6  Payment of Claims

 

Presented by:              Moved by:                   Seconded by:

 

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                                               $     18,874.47

Highway                                              $   110,562.63

Library                                                 $        2,703.33

Drainage                                             $             20.00

Trust & Agency Fund                           $        3,239.64

Total                                                     $   135,400.07

 

Additional Resident Comments:

 

Executive Session:

 

Next Meeting Dates:

 

Monday, March 23, 2026-  Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm

 

Monday, April 13, 2026 – Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm