Regular Meeting Minutes – January 20, 2026-DRAFT
REGULAR MEETING – VILLAGE OF NORTHVILLE – DRAFT
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
The Village Board met Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 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
Nathan Matthews, Treasurer
Rick Richardson, Chief of Police
Dan Reidell, DPW/Code
Absent:
Mayor Eckert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion to approve the minutes of December 16, 2025, Regular Meeting was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Sedon and passed by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon, Trustee Terwilliger
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Mike Warner, Blanche Drapun, Dave Kallen, Patricia Kallen, Owen Kallen
REPORT OF COMMITTEES:
Police – The police report was filed with the Clerk and read at the meeting. It was reported there were 43 calls handled in December. Chief Richardson reported tat he has been in discussion with the Motorola company regarding potential grants for Village and station cameras as well as electronic door locks for the police station.
Streets – The DPW report was read and is on file at the Clerk’s office.
Mayor Eckert stated that the crew did a great job during the recent snowstorm while Highway Superintendent Reidell was away. She also stated that they did a good job of cutting back the scraper banks in the Village.
Highway Superintendent Reidell reported that NYMIR representative performed appraisals of Village properties today.
Highway Superintendent Reidell reported that the ice rink has been set up at NCS. He stated having the rink at the school allows for earlier set up as we cannot set it up in the Waterfront Park until well after the tree lighting and often times, the rink is not usable until mid January. Mayor Eckert reported that the Village still owns the rink but the school has allowed the Village to set it up on their property. NCS will be issuing a hold harmless for the rink to the Village.
Highway Superintendent Reidell reported that Ty Cramer has filed his retirement paperwork and his projected last day is March 30th. He stated that once we have official confirmation from the State, he would like to start the hiring process to have someone to fill Ty’s position.
Water – It was reported that usage decreased from 2,624,000 gallons in December 2024 to 2,060,000 this year. Water testing and operations were normal.
Highway Superintendent Reidell reported they have ordered the parts for the pump house upgrades and will begin work on that soon.
Code Enforcement- The Code Officer’s report was filed. It was reported that no permits were issued in December.
Dog Control – DCO Duesler reported that he had nothing to report.
Joint Youth – No updates.
Park Use Requests – None
Marketing – The Clerk gave an update on the Village events for 2026 as follows:
Garage Sale Weekend – May 2-3
Memorial Day Ceremony – May 25
Farmers Market June 27-September 5
DOINS – July 3-4
Fall Fest – October 10
Lighted Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting – December 5
Report on Village Projects – Mayor Eckert reported that we did not get the CFA grant for walkway construction that we recently applied for. She stated that we are in the process of completing a TAP grant application for the same project.
TRANSFERS
Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to approve the following transfers as requested by Treasurer Matthews:
$10,100 To: F8320.4 Water – Source/Supply – Contractual
From: F1990.4 Water – Contingent
Re: Utility Taxes
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
PAYMENT OF BILLS
The monthly financial report was reviewed and bills to be paid from the General Fund in the amount of $ 59,828.12, and from the Water Fund in the amount of $18,179.20, were presented for payment. Motion to approve payment was made by Trustee Sedon, seconded by Trustee Markiewicz, and carried by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon, Trustee Terwilliger
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
OLD BUSINESS:
Mayor Eckert presented the following Resolution for the Board’s consideration:
RESOLUTION #1 of 2026 IN SUPPORT OF
2025 NYSDOT TAP FUNDING APPLICATION
WHEREAS, a Notice of Funding Availability for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) has been made available by the NYS Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Northville seeks to advance its Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Comprehensive Plan and Hamlet Economic Development Plan by constructing safe and accessible pedestrian and bicycle access to the Great Sacandaga 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 Program; and
WHEREAS, design for this project is complete utilizing a previous secured NYS DOS Local Waterfront Revitalization Program grant; and
WHEREAS, the NYSDOT TAP Grant Program provides funds a variety of transportation related projects which increase options for non-vehicular transportation including planning, design and construction of on-road and off-road facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and non-motorized transportation users; and
WHEREAS, NYSDOT will provide up to 80% of the total eligible project costs with a required 20% local match; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost of the proposed project is $1,802,587; and
WHEREAS, this project will leverage and enhance the Town of Northampton’s S. Main Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project (PIN: 2754.91) which will include a multi-use path on one side and is funded by a NYS DOT BridgeNY grant; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is supported by the local community, volunteer groups, and partner agencies, and
WHEREAS, the Village of Northville Board of Trustees fully supports the proposed projects included in the funding application.
NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
Mayor 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 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) with a 20% Village cash matching share of $360,517; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to act on behalf of the Village of Northville Board 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. The attached Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to approve Resolution #1 of 2026 as presented. 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
Mayor Eckert reported that the Village has received notification that they are now a Pro Housing Community and as such, eligible to apply for grants from NYS.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Eckert reported that in preparation for developing the 2026-2027 budget, Treasurer Matthews prepared proposed Local Law #1 of 2026 – A local law authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal Law §3-c. It was reported that in the event our numbers come in over the cap, we need to have this in place prior to budget adoption. After discussion, Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to advance the proposed Local Law #1 of 2026 to final format for action at the February meeting. 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 reported that the February meeting would be rescheduled from February 17th to February 24th at 7 p.m.
CORRESPONDENCE – None
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Owen Kallen, a Scout from Troop 55, addressed the Board. He was looking for ideas for an Eagle Scout project. Highway Superintendent Reidell stated that the biggest problem we have is that the projects have to be on Village owned property, which leaves us with only the Village green and the Waterfront Park. He stated that there was nothing we needed in either place. The Clerk suggested that the Town Cemetery on Main Street had some benches by the lake side that were in dire need of replacement and she felt it would be a good project. It was suggested that Owen reach out to the Town of Northampton.
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 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Wendy L. Reu, Clerk
