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Marion Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

September 16, 2025

12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Randy L. Parker, Norman A. Hills

Absent: John W. Hoagland

Every vote, in order

Point Road, Marion

Open the public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To open the public hearing.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Parker seconded. VOTE 2-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Parker)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the evidentiary part of the hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To close the evidentiary part of the hearing.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to close the evidentiary part of the hearing. Mr. Parker seconded. 2-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Parker)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

The definition of a nuisance dog that

Deem Gotti a dangerous dog

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To deem Gotti a dangerous dog.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to deem Gotti a dangerous dog. Mr. Parker seconded. VOTE 2-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Parker)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

The Board can choose to order a combination of any of the above or

That the owner surrender the dog to the Animal Control Officer within 24 hours and that the Animal Control Officer humanely euthanize the dog

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To that the owner surrender the dog to the Animal Control Officer within 24 hours and that the Animal Control Officer humanely euthanize the dog.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved that the owner surrender the dog to the Animal Control Officer within 24 hours and that the Animal Control Officer humanely euthanize the dog. Mr. Parker seconded. VOTE 2- . 0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Parker)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To close the public hearing.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Parker seconded. VOTE 2-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Parker)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Discussion with Marion Garden Group

Assume the water bill and facilitate the current irrigation system (maintenance)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To assume the water bill and facilitate the current irrigation system (maintenance).

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to assume the water bill and facilitate the current irrigation system (maintenance). Mr. Parker seconded. VOTE 2-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Parker)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Request from Marion Art Center for Annual Road Closures

Approve the road closures as requested

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the road closures as requested.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to approve the road closures as requested. Mr. Parker seconded. VOTE 2-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Parker)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Escrow Agreement for Toll Brothers Project

Allow Mr. Gorman to sign the Toll Brothers escrow agreement on the Board's behalf once the change is confirmed

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To allow Mr. Gorman to sign the Toll Brothers escrow agreement on the Board's behalf once the change is confirmed.

From the minutes

“The Board voted to allow Mr. Gorman to sign on their behalf once the change is confirmed. Mr. Hills moved. Mr. Parker seconded. 2-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Parker)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Discussion Regarding Fall Town Meeting Date

Change the Fall Town Meeting to November 24, 2025

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To change the Fall Town Meeting to November 24, 2025.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to change the Fall Town Meeting to November 24, 2025. Mr. Parker seconded. 2- 0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Parker)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Water/Sewer Commitment

Accept the commitment as presented: Water/Sewer Commitment

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To accept the commitment as presented.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to accept the commitment as presented. Mr. Parker seconded. VOTE 2-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Parker)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To accept the commitment as presented.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to accept the commitment as presented. Mr. Parker seconded. VOTE 2-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Parker)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Island Wharf Parking Update

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To adjourn.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hills moved to adjourn. Mr. Parker seconded. VOTE 2-0-0.” (Motion: Hills, second: Parker)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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