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REGULAR MEETING – VILLAGE OF NORTHVILLE

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

 

The Village Board met Tuesday, November 18, 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

                                             

Absent:              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 October 21, 2025, Regular Meeting was made by Trustee Terwilliger, seconded by Trustee Markiewicz, 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

 

REPORT OF COMMITTEES: 

Police – The police report was filed with the Clerk and read at the meeting.  It was reported there were 59 calls handled in October.

 

Streets – The DPW report was read and is on file at the Clerk’s office.  Highway Superintendent Reidell reported that National Grid is looking to remove trees at the spillway area that will interfere with the scheduled Town bridge replacement project.  He indicated that they will need to close the road to complete the project and will give the Village 30 days advance notice prior to the project being started.  After discussion, Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to approve National Grid closing S. Main Street to remove trees at the spillway area for the bridge replacement project with 30 days prior notice.  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

 

Highway Superintendent Reidell reported that the valve at the little lake is operable.  He stated that if we do have to drain the lake for projects at the spillway area, we may have issues due to the amount of pressure needed to get the water over to the big lake side.

 

Highway Superintendent Reidell reported that final repairs have been made to the Water Street property that sustained damage due to the water main break on September 8, 2025.  He indicated the homeowner has signed off on the repairs.

 

Water – It was reported that usage increased from 2,491,000 gallons in October 2024 to 2,436,000 this year. Water testing and operations were normal.

 

Code Enforcement- The Code Officer’s report was filed.  It was reported that six permits were issued in October.

 

Dog Control – DCO Duesler reported he followed up on a dog bite with DOH in October.

 

Joint Youth – Trustee Sedon reported that they recently had their close out meeting for the year. She stated that they decided the remaining inflatables in the trailer can be auctioned off.

Trustee Sedon stated they discussed setting rates for next year.  She said that attendance dropped significantly.  It was reported that the Town of Hope’s contribution is below what it should have been based on the number of participants they had in the program.  It was reported that the current rate per participant is $ 445.00 for the season.  Mayor Eckert stated there needs to be some discussion with the Commission regarding how they bill for the program.  She stated the Budget for Joint Youth is out of control and it is further impacted if participating municipalities aren’t paying their fair share.  Trustee Sedon said they could reduce the number of counselors based on declining enrollment.  Trustee Rudd stated they had great trips but they need to scale them down.  She suggested getting back to basics such as hiking and activities that can be conducted at the school field.  Trustee Sedon stated the commission agreed that bussing to Mayfield beach is by far cheaper than opening our beach.  She stated the recommendation is to not open our beach next year and continue bussing the kids to Mayfield. She reported the current Youth Director will be unavailable to fulfill the duties for the program director next year, but she will be available to consult and assist.  Trustee Sedon stated they would have to advertise the position for next year.

 

Park Use Requests – None

 

Marketing – The Clerk reported the next event for the Village will be the Holiday Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 6^th at 5 p.m.  She reported she had secured a horse drawn wagon for the event.

 

Tree Commission – No report.

 

PAYMENT OF BILLS                                                         

The monthly financial report was reviewed and bills to be paid from the General Fund in the amount of $ 213,452.09, and from the Water Fund in the amount of $27,602.40 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

 

OLD BUSINESS:  

            Mayor Eckert reported that the Village is continuing with becoming a Pro-Housing Community to remain eligible to apply for grant funding from NYS.  She stated we needed to adopt the Pro-Housing Community Pledge and presented Resolution #11 of 2025 for the Board’s consideration.

Resolution # 11 of 2025 Adopting the Pro-Housing Communities Pledge

WHEREAS the Village of Northville (hereinafter “local government”) believes that the lack of housing for New York residents of all ages and income levels negatively impacts the future of New York State’s economic growth and community well-being; and

WHEREAS, the housing crisis has negative effects at regional and local levels, we believe that every community must do their part to contribute to housing growth and benefit from the positive impacts a healthy housing market brings to communities; and

WHEREAS, we believe that supporting housing production of all kinds in our community will bring multiple benefits, including increasing housing access and choices for current and future residents, providing integrated accessible housing options that meet the needs of people with sensory and mobility disabilities, bringing economic opportunities and vitality to our communities, and allowing workers at all levels to improve their quality of life through living closer to their employment opportunities; and

WHEREAS, we believe that evidence showing that infill development that reduces sprawl and supports walkable communities has significant environmental and public health benefits; and

WHEREAS, we believe that affirmatively furthering fair housing and reducing segregation is not only required by law, but is essential for keeping our community strong and vibrant;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Village of Northville, in order to take positive steps to alleviate the housing crisis, adopts the Pro-Housing Communities pledge, which will have us endeavor to take the following important steps:

1. Streamlining permitting for multifamily housing, affordable housing, accessible housing, accessory dwelling units, and supportive housing.
2. Adopting policies that affirmatively further fair housing.
3. Incorporating regional housing needs into planning decisions.
4. Increasing development capacity for residential uses.
5. Enacting policies that encourage a broad range of housing development, including multifamily housing, affordable housing, accessible housing, accessory dwelling units, and supportive housing.

 

After discussion, Trustee Terwilliger made a motion to approve Resolution # 11 of 2025 as presented.  The motion was seconded by Trustee Markiewicz and carried by voice vote as follows:

AYE:           Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Sedon, Trustee Terwilliger

NAY:           Trustee Rudd

ABSTAIN:   0

 

            Mayor Eckert reported that there was continued fraudulent manipulation of a water meter for account # 01-000219.  It was reported that the resident was sent a letter back in 2021 when the first incident was discovered and he was informed that if it occurred again, the Village would be forced to put in a pit meter to accurately measure the water used.  He was also informed at the time that he would be responsible for the cost of the pit.  The Clerk reported that the account was recently data logged and it showed that the meter was running backwards between April 2025 and early November.  The data log showed that the meter was still running backwards on November 2, 2025, up until 4 p.m. when it began to move forward again. She stated this is clearly representative of manipulation of the meter.  She stated that Darryl had spoken with the TiSales and an AIM meter could be installed at the property, inside the house, and that meter would give the Village the ability to read that meter at any time.  After continued discussion, the Board felt it best to proceed with a pit meter at the residence as it could not be bypassed or manipulated. Highway Superintendent Reidell stated he would notify Darryl and they would do that in the spring before the May billing cycle. Trustee Terwilliger made a motion to install a pit meter for water account # 01-000219, the cost of which would be the responsibility of the water customer.  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

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Mayor Eckert reported that NYS TAP grants will be opening up an application round in January.  She stated that she had a conversation with GPI, who completed our last application and was encouraged to apply for this cycle if we were unsuccessful in the current CFA cycle.  She stated since GPI already has all of our information about the project, it would be a simple application process.  She stated we would more than likely have been awarded the TAP grant previously but the ownership of the spillway had not yet been resolved, but that is no longer an issue.  Trustee Sedon made a motion to proceed with a TAP Grant if we are not successful with the current CFA application.  The motion was seconded by Trustee Terwilliger and carried by voice vote as follows:

AYE:       Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Sedon, Trustee Terwilliger

NAY:           0

ABSTAIN:   0

 

The Clerk presented a proposal from General Code for codification services to update our current Municipal Code book.  She stated that our current code book was completed in 1995 and as many laws have been added or amended over the years, it would be very beneficial to have the book brought up to date, especially for any new personnel coming in.  She said the document is utilized by Code, PD, and the Court system and it is imperative to have a completed document that has all the current laws in it. After discussion, Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to include the proposal from General Code, in the amount of $ 15, 995.00 for budget consideration in 2026-2027 fiscal year.  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

 

CORRESPONDENCE – None

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

            No public addressed the Board.

 

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 7:45 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Wendy L. Reu, Clerk