Regular Meeting Minutes – April 21, 2026
REGULAR MEETING – VILLAGE OF NORTHVILLE
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The Village Board met Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
Present: Sue Eckert, Mayor
John Markiewicz, Trustee
Janet Rudd, Trustee
Sue Sedon, Trustee
Wendy Reu, Clerk, Recording Secretary
Nathan Matthews, Treasurer
Rick Richardson, Chief of Police
Dan Reidell, DPW/Code
Absent: Kathleen Terwilliger, Trustee
Mayor Eckert called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion to approve the minutes of March 16, 2026, 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
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
Motion to approve the minutes of March 19, 2026, Budget Workshop was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Sedon and passed by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
Motion to approve the minutes of March 30, 2026, Budget Hearing was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Rudd and passed by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Mike Warner, Blanche Drapun, GS Troop 2785 Members and their leaders
PRESENTATION:
Allie Parker and Nora Frederick, representing GS Troop 2785, gave a presentation on their proposed Bronze Award Project. The girls are planning to build four planter boxes for the Village to use in their commercial district. The girls detailed their fund raising efforts. They indicated that local businesses would sponsor the planters and maintain the plants during the summer season. After discussion, Trustee Sedon made a motion to approve the Bronze Award Project as presented by the members of GS Troop 2785. The motion was seconded by Trustee Rudd and carried by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
Treasurer Matthews stated that the Village typically has 10 planters they utilize annually and that the Village can purchase the materials to do the remaining six planters if the GS Troop would be willing to construct them as well. He stated that all the planters would then be uniform. The GS Troop leaders agreed as well as the Board.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES:
Police – The police report was filed with the Clerk and read at the meeting. It was reported there were 61 calls handled in March.
Chief Richardson stated that the Durango purchased from Hamilton County has been lettered and all equipment was transferred from the Tahoe to the Durango at no additional cost. He stated the Durango is in service and currently being utilized.
Streets – The DPW report was read and is on file at the Clerk’s office.
Highway Superintendent Reidell reported that he would like to hire Mike Sheeran as a laborer effective April 27, 2026, at the established rate of pay for new hires. Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to hire Mike Sheeran as a laborer effective April 27, 2026. The motion was seconded by Trustee Sedon and carried by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
Highway Superintendent Reidell reported that all the inflatables that were owned by Joint Youth have now been sold. He indicated that the trailer used for the inflatables is now empty and he would like the Village to purchase the JY trailer for use by the Water Department. He stated the trailer would house all the equipment necessary to repair water main breaks and could be utilized for both Village and Town during a water emergency. Mayor Eckert stated she felt it was an excellent idea and as the Village has been paying all the fees associated with the trailer since it was purchased, she recommended the Village be able to purchase it for $ 1.00. Trustee Markiewicz made a motion for the Village to purchase the JY trailer for $ 1.00. The motion was seconded by Trustee Sedon and carried by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
Water – It was reported that usage decreased from 4,119,000 gallons in March 2025 to 1,994,000 this year. Water testing and operations were normal.
Highway Superintendent Reidell reported that the upgrades at the well house are ready to move forward. He stated the parts are in and he will be meeting Thursday with the salesman to get the items organized and begin the upgrades.
Code Enforcement- The Code Officer’s report was filed. It was reported that three permits were issued in March.
Joint Youth – Trustee Sedon reported that counselors were hired for camp based on 60 campers. She indicated that two assistants were hired but one has declined and they will be re-advertising for that position. She indicated they would have a follow up meeting on April 27th.
Highway Superintendent Reidell reported that the auction ended for the three JY inflatables and they sold for $ 1870.00.
Park Use Requests – Two park use requested were received.
Jamie Philo requested use of the park on Wednesday, June 17th for a musical recital for her local students.
Madeline Downing requested use of the park on Sunday, July 19th for a musical recital for her local students.
The Board discussed the park use requests and the need for the $ 200.00 refundable deposit. The Clerk explained that the deposit was established on a sliding scale based on various criteria such as previous park use from same individual, benefit to the community, etc. Trustee Rudd stated she felt the fee should be $ 25.00 and Mayor Eckert disagreed, stating that it is a refundable deposit and $ 25.00 would not cover any damages the Village may experience. After continued discussion, Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to approve both park use requests for a $ 25.00 refundable fee. The motion was seconded by Trustee Rudd and carried by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon
NAY: Mayor Eckert
ABSTAIN: 0
Marketing – The Clerk gave an update on the upcoming events. She indicated Garage Sale Weekend would be held on May 2nd and 3rd. She stated that the Memorial Day ceremony would be on Monday, May 26th at 6 p.m. She indicated that in the event of rain, the Memorial Day ceremony would be conducted inside the Methodist Church.
TRANSFERS:
Treasurer Matthews presented the following Transfer:
Trustee Sedon made a motion to approve the transfer as presented. The motion was seconded by Trustee Markiewicz and carried by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon
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 $ 43,885.32, and from the Water Fund in the amount of $12,056.17, were presented for payment. Motion to approve payment was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Sedon and carried by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
A request was received from the Northville Rotary for police coverage, port-a-johns, barricades, cones, crosswalk signs and garbage cans for their annual Woodworking and Fine Arts Weekend, July 17th through July 19th. Mayor Eckert asked if the cost of the port-a-johns was split with the Town, as she was trying to be fiscally responsible. Treasurer Matthews indicated in the past that the Village has covered the cost as the Town provided use of the building and grounds for the event. He indicated it was a nominal fee for port-a-johns as they only have two for the event. After discussion, Trustee Sedon made a motion to approve the Rotary request. The motion was seconded by Trustee Markiewicz and carried by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
CORRESPONDENCE – None
PUBLIC COMMENT:
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Board, motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Sedon, seconded by Trustee Markiewicz and passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Wendy L. Reu, Clerk
