Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2025
REGULAR MEETING – VILLAGE OF NORTHVILLE
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The Village Board met Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
Present: Sue Eckert, Mayor
John Markiewicz, Trustee
Janet Rudd, Trustee
Sue Sedon, Trustee
Kathleen Terwilliger, Trustee
Wendy Reu, Clerk, Recording Secretary
Absent: Rick Richardson, Chief of Police
Dan Reidell, DPW/Code
Nathan Matthews, Treasurer
Mayor Eckert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion to approve the minutes of June 16, 2025, Regular Meeting was made by Trustee Sedon seconded by Trustee Rudd, and passed by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon, Trustee Terwilliger
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Public present: Mike Warner, Blanche Drapun, Eden Stratton (Leader Herald reporter)
REPORT OF COMMITTEES:
Police – The police report was filed with the Clerk and read at the meeting. It was reported there were 69 calls handled in June.
Streets – The DPW report was read and is on file at the Clerk’s office. Highway Superintendent Reidell reported that new sign for the bridge approach to the Village would be in soon and installed.
Water – It was reported that usage increased from 3,617,000 gallons in June 2024 to 3,185,000 this year. Water testing and operations were normal.
Code Enforcement- The Code Officer’s report was filed. It was reported that 7 permits were issued in May. He reported that five complaints regarding overgrown grass were received, and letters were issued. He indicated that 4 of the issues had been resolved.
Dog Control – No report
Joint Youth – Trustee Sedon reported that camp was underway. She indicated there would be a meeting when the session ended to review how the season went. Mayor Eckert stated there seemed to be limited enrollment at the start of the season. She encouraged the committee members to discuss possibly revamping the program and bringing it back to more fun and games type of a program with one trip at the end of the season rather than the weekly trips which are costly and not well attended. Trustee Sedon asked if we could limit the budget for the camp and it was indicated that the Village establishes the budget for the program.
Park Use Requests – None
Marketing – The Marketing Director gave an update on the DOINS. She stated the event was very well attended. She indicated that a crowd estimator informed her there were over 5,000 people that were along the parade route. She did indicate there were some issues with traffic after the fireworks and she asked for a close out meeting with the PD and DPW to work on alleviating that for next year’s event. The Board members expressed their appreciation for the event and thanked the Marketing Director for her hard work. It was reported that plans are already under way for the 2026 DOINS, July 3rd and 4th.
The next event for the Village will be Fall Fest, which will be held on Saturday, October 11th from 9-5 p.m.
Report on Village Projects –The grant application for the Hunter Creek Dam Multi-Use Trail Project is moving forward. See Resolution #9, of 2025 below.
Tree Commission – Tree Committee member Lanie Groff reported that they had a meeting and were addressing various concerns residents had about street trees near their properties. She stated the committee has been working to prioritize locations and tree species for planting this year and into the next year. She indicated they are developing their budget and working on a map of the village with locations of street trees identified.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
The monthly financial report was reviewed and bills to be paid from the General Fund in the amount of $ 62,454.07, from the Water Fund in the amount of $ 10,360.11, and from the Joint Youth Fund in the amount of $ 790.48 were presented for payment. Motion to approve payment was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Rudd, and carried by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon, Trustee Terwilliger
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS
Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to approve the Annual Financial Report for Village for the purpose of Audit. The motion was seconded by Trustee Sedon and carried by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon, Trustee Terwilliger
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
Trustee Rudd made a motion to approve the Annual Financial Report for Joint Youth Commission for the purpose of Audit. The motion was seconded by Trustee Sedon and carried by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon, Trustee Terwilliger
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
OLD BUSINESS:
Mayor Eckert reported there have been complaints about garbage and issues at the beach property. Trustee Rudd stated she had received complaints about people smoking marijuana at the beach. Trustee Sedon stated she heard various complaints about drinking alcohol and dogs at the beach. Trustee Markiewicz stated that we had previously said if there were problems, we would close the gates. Mayor Eckert stated that regardless of what we do this year, next year, there needs to be something different done. She stated she wants to reestablish a permitting system. Mayor Eckert stated that the Treasurer indicated that would be costly, but she feels it must be done. She stated that she does not think the beach is being utilized by Northville/Northampton residents. After discussion, the Board stated they would keep the gates open but continue to monitor the area, including a regular patrol once a shift by PD.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Eckert presented Resolution #9 of 2025-Resolution in Support of 2025 NYSDOS LWRP Grant Application as follows for the Board’s consideration:
RESOLUTION #9 OF 2025
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
2025 NYSDOS Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Grant Application
WHEREAS, a Notice of Funding Availability for the 2025 Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) been made available by the NYS Department of State; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Northville seeks to advance its Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan, Comprehensive Plan and Hamlet Economic Development Plan by constructing safe and accessible pedestrian and bicycle access to the Great Sacandaga Lake and Hunter Lake waterfront area; and
WHEREAS, the Hunter Creek Dam Multi-Use Trail Project is identified as the top priority by the community in the Village’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan; and
WHEREAS, this project will enhance the value of the Town of Northampton’s NYS DOT funded Bridge Improvement Project which will be tied in with this project; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is supported by the Town of Northampton, local residents, volunteer groups, and other partner agencies; and
WHEREAS, design for this project is complete utilizing a previous secured NYS DOS Local Waterfront Revitalization Program grant; and
WHEREAS, the estimated total project cost is $1,843,000; and
WHEREAS, NYSDOS will provide up to 75% of the total eligible project costs with a 25% match provided by the Village; and
NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
Sue Eckert, as Mayor of the Village of Northville, is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for funds to the New York State Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) in the amount of $1,382,250, with a Village cash matching share of $460,750.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to act on behalf of the Village of Northville Board of Trustees in all matters related to this financial assistance, and upon approval of the said request, to enter into and execute a state assistance contract for such financial assistance. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to approve Resolution #9 of 2025 as presented. The motion was seconded by Trustee Rudd and carried by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon, Trustee Terwilliger
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
Mayor Eckert stated that she was approached by the new owner of 202 Bridge Street, and he voiced concerns over people parking in the lot during the DOINS. She stated the Village did not authorize anyone to park on private property and suggested to him that he post the property or fence it off. She stated the owner asked if the Village would be interested in leasing the property as a parking lot for a fee. She stated that our current lease agreements to date are at no cost to the Village as the Village maintains the property. Mayor Eckert stated that the property in question would need to be leveled and have a hard top surface for the Village to even consider a lease and again, our current lease agreements are at no cost to the Village. After discussion, the Board determined they were not interested in entering into an agreement with the property owner.
CORRESPONDENCE – None
PUBLIC COMMENT: Blanche Drapun stated she was unfamiliar with a permit system for the beach and asked how it was managed. Mayor Eckert explained how the process had worked over the years that the permit system was in place.
The next meeting of the Village Board will be on August 19, 2025 at 7 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Board, motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Sedon and passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Wendy L. Reu, Clerk
