Regular Meeting Minutes August 19, 2025
REGULAR MEETING – VILLAGE OF NORTHVILLE
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
The Village Board met Tuesday, August 19, 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
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 July 15, 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, Paulette Lewek, Kathleen Hallenbeck
REPORT OF COMMITTEES:
Police – The police report was filed with the Clerk and read at the meeting. It was reported there were 60 calls handled in July.
Streets – The DPW report was read and is on file at the Clerk’s office. Mayor Eckert reported that 25 new parking spots were created in the Village. Trustee Terwilliger asked about the parking spots in front of the firehouse and why there were cones in the one spot. Highway Superintendent Reidell reported that the firemen are experimenting with how they want to stage the trucks in the firehouse and once that was decided, the cones would either be removed or that space would be striped.
Highway Superintendent Reidell reported that they are passing out the next round of toter cans that were ordered.
Highway Superintendent Reidell reported that someone broke into the highway barn on Route 30 and it looks like a gas can was taken. He stated he is looking at getting cameras for the area.
Water – It was reported that usage decreased from 3,895,000 gallons in July 2024 to 3,423,000 this year. Water testing and operations were normal. Trustee Markiewicz provided an update on the Water Committee meeting held on August 14th. It was reported that Avanti did not respond to Darryl’s request for information. Mayor Eckert asked if Darryl left a voicemail or an email for the Avanti representative. Highway Superintendent Reidell stated he was not sure but he is pushing Darryl to move in a different direction with the project. Mayor Eckert stated it was important to have a paper trail regarding communications on the water projects and Highway Superintendent Reidell stated he has it covered. Mayor Eckert questioned if the wells are on a 10 year redevelopment plan, why are we waiting until redevelopment is needed. She stated if we picked a 10 year schedule we should stick with it. Highway Superintendent Reidell stated the wells are staggered. Highway Superintendent Reidell reported that the cost to heat the old chlorinator at the former Watershed property is approximately $ 120.00 per month. He stated we have continued to heat the building despite designating the Watershed property a non necessity and selling it many years ago. He stated he would put it on the list to dismantle the structure and bury it.
Highway Superintendent Reidell reported that a diver would be coming up next week to check the valve in the Little Lake.
Code Enforcement- No report.
Dog Control – No report
Joint Youth – Trustee Sedon stated they would be having a meeting in September. She indicated they would discuss the inflatables still owned by Joint Youth to see if they could be sold on the auction site.
Park Use Requests – None
Marketing – The next event for the Village will be Fall Fest, which will be held on Saturday, October 11th from 9-5 p.m. It will coincide with the events various churches are having in the community.
Report on Village Projects – The CFA grant application for the walkway construction was submitted on July 24th.
Tree Commission – Lanie Groff submitted a Tree Committee report in her absence. She detailed the commissions plans for upcoming tree replacements around the Village. She indicated they would begin tagging trees at Goderies Tree Farm for next July’s purchase. Trustee Rudd asked is residents are able to trim trees on the terrace and Highway Superintendent Reidell stated that homeowners cannot trim them.
TRANSFERS
Treasurer Matthews presented the following Transfers:
$10,500 To: A7320.4 Joint Youth Prog. – Contractual
From: A9901.901 Joint Youth Proj. – Interfund Transfer
Trustee Rudd made a motion to approve the transfers as presented. The motion was seconded by Trustee Markiewicz and carried by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon, Trustee Terwilliger
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
PAYMENT OF BILLS
The monthly financial report was reviewed and bills to be paid from the General Fund in the amount of $ 62,328.35, from the Water Fund in the amount of $ 4,891.10, and from the Joint Youth Fund in the amount of $ 4,747.45 were presented for payment. Motion to approve payment was made by Trustee Sedon, 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. 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
Trustee Sedon made a motion to approve the Annual Financial Report for Joint Youth Commission. 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
OLD BUSINESS:
There was no old business to discuss.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Eckert reported that NYCOM Fall Training School was being conducted September 15th through 19th and the meeting scheduled for September 16th would need to be rescheduled as she, the Clerk, and the Treasurer would be attending training. The September meeting will be rescheduled to September 23rd at 7 p.m.
CORRESPONDENCE – None
PUBLIC COMMENT: Kathleen Hallenbeck asked why the trash cans were removed from the area by the kayak launch. It was explained to her that the Girl Scouts took it upon themselves to create recycling and trash can holders that enhance the area and provide an opportunity for people to recycle at the same time. Mayor Eckert stated that the girls did a great job on the project and they are visually appealing.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Board, motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Rudd and passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Wendy L. Reu, Clerk
