The Village of Marvin is governed by a Council-Manager form of government and by a Mayor and a six-member Council. A nonpartisan election for Mayor is held every two years. Council elections are also nonpartisan and all seats are at-large. Council members are elected to four-year staggered terms.

The mission of the Council is to represent public interest, to promote efficient, courteous responses to residents' concerns and to provide leadership and direction for the Village’s future and to ensure fiscal integrity of the Village.

Village Council regular meetings are, unless otherwise noted, held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm at Village Hall. The public is invited to address the Council at every regular meeting for 3 minutes on any topic. A sign-up sheet is available prior to the regular meeting if you would like to address the board. Village Council work session meetings are, unless otherwise noted, held on the last Tuesday of the month at 9am at Village Hall.

• 2026 Village Council Meeting Schedule (Adopted 12/9/25)
• Village Council Rules of Procedure
• Contact the Village Council

Joseph Barbara
Mayor
Term Expires: Dec. 2027
(704) 292-5312

Angel Martin
Mayor Pro Tempore
Term Expires: Dec. 2029
(704) 803-2346

Bob Marcolese
Council Member
Term Expires: Dec. 2027
(704) 292-3977

Bob Marcolese is a 1978 graduate of Florida State University with a pre-law bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication and a secondary degree in Primary and Secondary Education. His career spans 40 years, mainly in the restaurant and hospitality industry. He was inspired by the leadership of former NFL Carolina Panthers owner, Jerry Richardson, whom he worked under at Spartan Food Systems. His government and civic service experience includes three years as the Downtown Manager for the City of Logan, Utah, member of the Mainstreet Program under the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He also served as the first HOA President for the Charlotte subdivision Sedona at Stone Creek Ranch.

While currently serving as Marvin Councilman, Bob also serves as a certified Motorcycle Safety Foundation two- and three-wheel instructor, a Quality Assurance Specialist for North Carolina’s Motorcycle Education Program, and a certified Professional Ski Instructors of America Snowsports instructor. Bob is married to Claudia Marcolese, with four children, seven grandchildren, and five koi fish.

John Baresich
Council Member
Term Expires: Dec. 2027
(704) 608-4910

Bob Nunnenkamp
Council Member
Term Expires: Dec. 2027
(704) 604-5600

Tom Eck
Council Member-Elect
Term Expires: Dec. 2029
(Phone TBD)

Fred Ilarraza
Council Member
Term Expires: Dec. 2029
(917) 568-6167

For minutes of meetings that occurred from January 2022 to present, please use the link the below.

• Access Agendas and Minutes from January 2022 to Present

For minutes of meetings that occurred prior to January 2022, please contact the Village Clerk's Office.

• Contact the Village Clerk's Office

The Village of Marvin's 2025-2035 Strategic Plan was adopted by the Village Council on May 13, 2025. The plan will be updated annually following the Council's Annual Retreat to confirm the Council's mission and vision statements, establish goals, and tasks to accomplish in 1, 3, 5, and 10 years.

• Village of Marvin 2025-2035 Strategic Plan (Adopted 5/13/25)

• Mission Statement: "We strive to create a vibrant community with emphasis on strategic economic growth and a high quality of life through transparent leadership, efficient governance, and responsive services."

• Vision Statement: "The Village of Marvin will be a welcoming, inclusive, and engaged community with amenities that promote economic growth, offer recreation and celebrate heritage."

The file linked below contains a comprehensive term history of those elected or appointed to fill a vacancy on the Marvin Village Council.

• View the Term History of the Marvin Village Council