Agenda for 1.12.2026 Town Board Meeting
TOWN OF MARION
3823 N. MAIN STREET
MARION, NEW YORK 14505
(315) 926-4145
Town Board Members
Michael Cramer, Supervisor
Julie Herman
Mary Johnson
Ronald Lonneville
Margaret Taber
AGENDA
Monday, January 12, 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.
Public Hearing: 6:30pm – Highway Reserve Funds
Presentation:
1. Marion Senior Citizen Group
2. Wayne County Water & Sewer Authority, Marty Aman and Bill Davis from MRB Group
Acknowledgements:
Correspondence:
Discussion:
1. Cemetery chapel
2. Additional Cemetery Signage
3. Sidewalks
4. Municipal Parking lot – signage/parking
5. Electronic Signage
6. Town Park – Water
7. website
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 - December 2025 & Year End Reports
b. Town Clerk - Dog License Report December 2025
2. Supervisor
a. Money Market – December 2025
b. Operating Statement - As of 1/31/2026
c. Trial Balance – December 2025
3. Assessor –December 2025
4. Code Officer – December 2025
5. Cemetery - December 2025
6. Justice
a. Bonafede - December 2025
b. Bender – December 2025
7. Dog Control - December 2025 & Shelter Inspection Report
8. Planning/Zoning Board –December 2025
9. Library – December 2025 N/A
10. Parks & Rec Advisory – December 10,2025
11. Bicentennial Minutes –
12. Marion Fire District – November 11, 2025
13. Town & County Tax Collection Report – N/A
14. Historian Report – N/A
Resolutions:
1. Audit 2025 Town Clerk, Sewer Reports, Water Reports, Park Rentals, and Cemetery Reports
2. Authorize Advertising for Part time Baseball/Softball/Fall Ball Coordinator
3. Authorize Advertising for Part time Soccer Coordinator
4. Authorize Advertising for Part time Summer Recreation Coordinator
5. Authorize Advertising for Part time Cemetery Maintenance Positions
6. Authorize Supervisor to sign Deputy Town Clerk Grant Application
7. Authorize Re-Appointment of Library Trustee, Melanie Riveria
8. Authorize Cara Vanderbrook to accept Adult Recreation payments
9. Payment of Claims
Resolution #1 Audit of 2025 Town Clerk Books
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board did duly audit the cash books of the following departments of the Town of Marion on Monday, January 27, 2025:
Marion Town Clerk
Park Rentals
Water Receiving Clerk
Sewer Receiving Clerk
Cemetery Clerk
Resolution #2 Authorize Advertising for a Part-time Baseball/Softball/Fall ball Coordinator
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Clerk of the Board to advertise for a part-time Baseball/Softball/Fall Ball coordinator; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Clerk’s Office will accept applications 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 #3 Authorize Advertising for a Part-time Soccer Coordinator
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Clerk of the Board to advertise for a part-time soccer; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Clerk’s Office will accept applications 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 #4 Authorize Advertising for a Part-time Summer Recreation Coordinator
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Clerk of the Board to advertise for a part-time summer recreation coordinator; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Clerk’s Office will accept applications 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 #5 Authorize Advertising for a Part-time Cemetery Maintenance Positions
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes the Clerk of the Board to advertise for a part-time cemetery maintenance position; and
BE IT RESOLVED, the Marion Town Clerk’s Office will accept applications 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 #6 Authorize Supervisor to Sign Grant Application for Deputy Town Clerk
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes Supervisor to sign NYSTCA Grant Application for Deputy Town Clerk; 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 #7 Authorize to Re-Appoint Melanie Rivera to the Marion Library Board of Trustees
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board re-appoints Melanie Rivera to the Marion Library Board of Trustees for a term of 1/1/2026 through 12/31/2029; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board directs the Clerk of the Board to give a copy of this resolution to the Melanie Rivera, Library Director, Tracy Whitney and Principal Account Clerk.
Resolution #8 Authorize Cara Vanderbrook to Accept Adult Recreation Payments
Presented by: Moved by: Seconded by:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marion Town Board authorizes Cara Vanderbrook to accept Adult Recreation payments for 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 #9 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 $ 23,949.22
Highway $ 22,532.58
Library $ 2,624.61
Water $ 852.00
Sewer $ 5,750.00
Trust & Agency Fund $ 3,261.15
Total $ 58,969.56
Additional Resident Comments:
Executive Session:
Next Meeting Dates:
Monday, January 26, 2026- Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm
Monday, February 9, 2026 – Town Board Meeting at 6:30pm