5.11.2026 Town Board Meeting Agenda

AGENDA

Monday, May 11, 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:             Dana Luckman

                                                           Highway Department

 

Correspondence:                      Wayne County Public Works (2 Road Closures)

                                                           Laurie Wright – Email

                                                           State of NY Legislative Resolution – Senate #1842

                                   

Discussion:

1.      Town Park Keys (HL)

2.      Website & Social Media Compliance (HL)

3.      Final Tax Payment (HL)

4.      Gender-Based Violence in the workplace policy

5.      Memorial Day Parade

6.      Grant training

 

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  - April 2026

      b. Town Clerk -  Dog License Report April 2026               

2.  Dog donation report – N/A

3.  Cemetery -  April 2026

4.  Supervisor

     a. Money Market –  April 2026                                                     

     b. Operating Statement  - As of 5/8/2026

     c. Trial Balance – April 2026                                              

5.  Assessor –April 2026

6.  Code Officer –April 2026

7.  Justice

     a. Bonafede   - April 2026                                                     

     b. Bender – April 2026

8.  Dog Control  - April 2026                                      

9.  Planning/Zoning Board –April 2026                      

10.  Library – April 21, 2026

11. Parks & Rec Advisory – N/A

12. Bicentennial Minutes – May 4, 2026

13.  Marion Fire District – March 10, 2026

14. Town & County Tax Collection Report – As of May 7, 2026

15. Historian Report – N/A

16. Maintenance Report – April 2026

 

 

Resolutions:  

1.      Accept Town Board Meeting minutes for April 13^th and 27^th , 2026

2.      Amend Retirement Resolution

3.      Audit Tax Collection 2026

4.      Surplus Equipment

5.      Gender-Based Violence in the Workplace Policy

6.      Payment of Claims

 

Resolution #1 Accept Town Board Meetings Minutes for April 13^th & 27^th, 2026

 

Presented by:              Moved by:                   Seconded by:

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board accepts the April 13^th & 27^th, 2026 Town Board meeting minutes.

Resolution # 2 Amend Resolution #406-2026 Set Standard Workdays and Reporting for Elected Officials to include Assessor, Michael Rados

 

Presented by:              Moved by:                   Seconded by:

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board hereby establishes the following as standard workdays for the following elected officials and will report the following days worked to the New York State and Local Retirement System based on the record of activities maintained and submitted by these officials to the clerk of this board; and

 

Elected Officials

Title                 Name          Standard   Term Begins/     Employer                   Days/Months

                                               workday        Ends                      of Record             (based on time Record of                                                                                                                                               Time Worked                                  Activities)

Town Justice    Samuel Bonafede      6    1/1/26-12/31/29        N             1.81                            

Town Council   Mary Johnson         6       1/1/26-12/31/28        N            Not a member of NYSLRS

Town Council      Julie Herman       6         1/1/26 – 12/31/28    N              1.73

Highway Superintendent Steven Taber   8       1/1/2026-12/31/2028    N       33.8    

Town Clerk       Heidi Levan           7          1/1/26-12/31/28             N                  22.05

Supervisor      Michael Cramer       7                1/1/26-12/31/26     N            19.1

Assessor          Michael Rados       7           10/1/2025 - 9/31/2031    N         7.74

 

AND BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Board directs the clerk of the board to certify and file the appropriate paperwork with the New York State and Local Retirement System, and post said resolution on the website for the Town of Marion and on the bulletin board at the Marion Town Hall for 30 days; 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 #3 Audit of 2026 Town & County Tax Collection Books

Presented by:              Moved by:                   Seconded by:

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board did duly audit the cash books of the Town & County Tax Collection for 2026 for the Town Clerks Office; 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 Clerk and the Principal Account Clerk.

 

Resolution #4 Declare Surplus Electronic Equipment

 

 

Presented by:              Moved by:                   Seconded by:

 

 

WHEREAS, the Marion Town Board has determined that certain used Town Equipment be declared surplus; and

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes Steven Taber, Town Highway Superintendent to send the following items to an electronic recycling:

10 printers, 1 battery backup, 1 monitor, 6 computers, 2 calculators, and 2 keyboards; 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 #5 Authorize the Town of Marion Adopts the Following Gender-Based Violence in the Workplace Policy

 

Presented by:              Moved by:                   Seconded by:

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board adopts the following policy:

 

Town of Marion, New York

Gender-Based Violence in the Workplace Policy

Adopted pursuant to New York State Finance Law §139-m

 

Purpose

The Town of Marion is committed to maintaining a workplace free from gender-based

violence, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. This policy establishes the Town’s

commitment to preventing and responding to gender-based violence in the workplace

and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all employees, volunteers, and

officials.

 

Scope

This policy applies to:

• All Town employees (full-time, part-time, and seasonal)

• Elected and appointed officials

• Volunteers and contractors working on behalf of the Town

 

This policy applies to conduct occurring:

• In the workplace

• At Town-sponsored events

• In any setting that impacts the work environment

 

Definition of Gender-Based Violence

Gender-based violence includes any harmful act directed at an individual based on their

sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. This includes,

but is not limited to:

• Sexual harassment (as defined in the Town’s Sexual Harassment Policy)

• Sexual assault

• Domestic or intimate partner violence that impacts the workplace

• Stalking or harassment

• Discrimination based on gender identity or expression

 

 

Policy Statement

The Town of Marion prohibits all forms of gender-based violence and discrimination in

the workplace. Such conduct will not be tolerated under any circumstances and may

result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination, removal from position, or

referral to law enforcement.

 

Relationship to Existing Policies

 

This policy is intended to supplement and work in conjunction with the Town’s:

• Workplace Violence Policy

• Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy

All reporting, investigation, and disciplinary procedures outlined in those policies apply

to incidents covered under this policy.

 

Information Sharing and Posting Requirements

Required under State Finance Law §139-m: The Town of Marion shall provide

information regarding gender-based violence where employees can see and access it.

This includes:

• Displaying the NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline information: 1-800-

942-6906 (English/Spanish, 24/7)

• Posting the official NYS Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace poster in a

location visible and accessible to all employees

• Making materials available in employees’ primary languages when possible

 

Referral of Employee-Survivors to Services

Required under State Finance Law §139-m: When an employee discloses current or

past victim or survivor status related to gender-based violence, the Town shall:

• Refer the employee to the NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline: 1-800-

942-6906

• Provide information about local service providers as appropriate

• Note: Referrals are required to be offered by the Town; it is not required that the

employee access such services

 

Supervisors and managers who receive such disclosures should respond with

sensitivity and immediately connect the employee with available resources. Technical

assistance in implementing this policy is available from the NYS Office for the

Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) at [email protected].

 

Reporting and Response

Any individual who experiences or witnesses gender-based violence is encouraged to

report the incident through established reporting channels outlined in the Town’s

existing policies. Reports will be:

• Taken seriously

• Reviewed promptly

• Handled as confidentially as possible

 

Prohibition on Retaliation and Discrimination

Required under State Finance Law §139-m: Retaliation or discrimination against any

individual is strictly prohibited, including against:

• Any employee who reports or participates in an investigation of gender-based

violence

• Any employee who identifies as a victim or survivor of gender-based violence

• Any employee who seeks leave or accommodations related to gender-based

Violence

 

Retaliation may be carried out by anyone, not just the original perpetrator. Any

employee or official engaging in retaliatory or discriminatory practices may be subject to

disciplinary action up to and including termination.

 

Legal Compliance

Required under State Finance Law §139-m: This policy is intended to comply with all

applicable state and federal laws, including but not limited to:

• New York State Finance Law §139-m (Gender-Based Violence and the

Workplace)

• The New York State SAFE Leave Act (part of the NYS Paid Sick Leave Law),

which provides qualifying reasons and job-protected leave for employees

addressing domestic violence, including use of accrued leave time

• The New York State Human Rights Law, including protections against sexual

harassment and the obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to victims

of domestic violence

• Any other relevant federal, state, or local laws and regulations

 

Support and Workplace Safety

The Town will take reasonable steps to support individuals impacted by gender-based

violence, which may include:

 

• Adjustments to work schedules or duties

• Workplace safety planning

• Referrals to local service providers or the NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence

Hotline: 1-800-942-6906

• Coordination with law enforcement when appropriate

 

Implementation

The Town of Marion affirms that this policy has been:

 

• Formally adopted by the Town Board

• Communicated to all employees and officials

• Posted in a location accessible to all employees

• Implemented in conjunction with existing workplace policies

 

Certification Statement (For Grant and Contract Use)

 

The Town of Marion certifies that it has adopted and implemented a Gender-Based

Violence in the Workplace Policy in accordance with applicable requirements, including

New York State Finance Law §139-m. This policy meets the minimum requirements as

established by the NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV),

including provisions to: share information and post required materials; refer employee-

survivors to the NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline or local providers; prohibit

retaliation and discrimination against victims and survivors; and comply with the SAFE

Leave Act, NYS Human Rights Law, and all other applicable laws.

 

Authorized Signature: _______________________________

Name and Title: _______________________________

Date Adopted: _______________________________

Town Board Resolution #: _______________________________

 

NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline: 1-800-942-6906 (24/7, English & Spanish)

OPDV Technical Assistance: [email protected]

 

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                                               $     18,622.08

Highway                                              $     10,750.08

Library                                                 $        2,676.59

Water                                                  $        2,768.79

Street Lighting SL                                $              20.60

Trust & Agency Fund                           $         3,283.63

Total                                                     $       38,121.77

 

Additional Resident Comments:

 Executive Session:

 Next Meeting Dates:

 

Tuesday, May 26 , 2026-  Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm

 

Monday, June 8, 2026 – Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm