November 15, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
REGULAR MEETING – VILLAGE OF NORTHVILLE
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
The Village Board met Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 7:00 PM.
Present: Sue Eckert, Mayor
John Markiewicz, Trustee
Janet Rudd, Trustee
Kathleen Terwilliger, Trustee
Wendy Reu, Clerk, Recording Secretary
Nathan Matthews, Treasurer
Dan Reidell, DPW Superintendent
Absent: Sue Sedon, Trustee
Public Attendance – Mike Warner, Norman Richardson
Mayor Eckert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion to approve the minutes of the October 18, 2022, Regular Meeting was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Rudd, and passed by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Terwilliger
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
PUBLIC ACCESS:
No one from the public requested to address the Board at this time.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES:
Police – Mayor Eckert reported that NCS has opened discussion with the Village and the Town about obtaining services of a police officer for an SRO position they are considering. She stated that the Dr. Chauncey was looking for financial numbers to put forth to her Board at their next meeting. It was reported that NCS was looking for a half day position, five days a week. Treasurer Matthews stated that is a lot of hours and Mayor Eckert agreed but asked him to come up with numbers based on their request.
Mayor Eckert stated we definitely need to do something different with the PD and it was looking like a full time position for someone to be in charge of the department would be the next step. She stated that if we are able to partner with NCS, in addition to the Town, it may make it more affordable for all parties. Treasurer Matthews stated that right now, we budget $ 90,000.00 per year for PD, $ 60,000.00 of which is payroll. The Board as a whole agreed to continue with the discussion of expanding our PD.
Streets – The DPW report was read and is on file at the Clerk’s office.
Highway Superintendent Reidell gave an update on the camera project in the park. He stated that the conduit and power boxes were installed, and he anticipated the cameras would installed soon.
Water – It was reported that usage decreased from 2,186,000 gallons in October 2021 to 2,090,000 this year. Water testing and operations were normal.
It was reported that there was still one meter left in the Village that had not yet been converted to a radio read meter. Water hydrants were flushed on October 5th.
Code Enforcement- The Code Officer’s report was filed. It was reported that seven permits were issued.
Dog Control – Nothing to report.
Joint Youth – Trustee Rudd reported they had a meeting last night and that Hadley Jacobs does intend to do a year-round program. It was reported that her salary would increase to $ 7,000.00, which is what the former director was receiving when he was doing a full year round program. It was also requested that the salary be increased to $ 8,000.00 in the next budget cycle. Trustee Rudd stated Ms. Jacobs intends to run Biddie Ball from January through April, have an open gym, family ball and two or three movies in the park during the summer. She stated they would be advertising for an Assistant Director for camp at a rate of $ 19.00/hour.
Park Use Requests – No requests were received.
Marketing – Village Clerk Wendy Reu reported that plans are moving forward for the Lighted Christmas Parade on December 3rd and she was coordinating with the Civic Association for the Tree Lighting in the park.
Report on Village Projects – No report.
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 $ 61,826.09, from the Water Fund in the amount of $ 8,473.02 and from the Joint Youth Fund in the amount of $ 69.59 were presented for payment. Motion to approve payment was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Terwilliger and carried by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Terwilliger
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
OLD BUSINESS:
Mayor Eckert reported that the Third Street property continues to be listed with Coldwell Banker and the online analytical report was received. She stated that the property is not getting a lot of exposure through Coldwell Banker. After discussion, the Board agreed to switch to a different company when our current contract is up.
Mayor Eckert reported that Dr. Chauncey, NCS Superintendent, was looking at having the Third Street property as incentive housing for teachers/municipal office space. Treasurer Matthews stated that the school would have to own the parcel to be part of it financially. He stated that the Village does not have the funds to support a project of that nature at this time, citing that the spillway is the priority project for the Village right now.
NEW BUSINESS:
A request was received from Office of the Aging for $ 600.00 to be budgeted as the 2023 contribution to the meals program. Trustee Rudd made a motion to approve the $ 600.00 contribution to Office of Aging for 2023 meals program. The motion was seconded by Trustee Markiewicz and carried by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Terwilliger
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
Mayor Eckert presented the Charter Communications, Inc. Franchise Agreement that was due for renewal. She indicated that the agreement is renewed every 10 years. After consideration, Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to move forward with renewing the agreement. The motion was seconded by Trustee Terwilliger and carried by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Terwilliger
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
A public hearing for renewal of the Charter Communications, Inc. Franchise Agreement would be scheduled for December 20th.
Mayor Eckert presented Local Law #2 of 2022, a Local Law amending Local Law #1 of 2009 of the Village of Northville with regard to partial real property tax exemptions for Senior Citizens in the Village of Northville. After review, Trustee Markiewicz made a motion to move Local Law #2 of 2022 forward and schedule a public hearing on December 20, 2022, for adoption. The motion was seconded by Trustee Terwilliger and carried by voice vote as follows:
AYE: Trustee Markiewicz, Trustee Rudd, Trustee Terwilliger
NAY: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Norman Richardson expressed concern about Village residents paying double for police protection if the Town was also paying. Treasurer Matthews explained to him that the Town would be paying out of the B Fund which is Town Outside Village. Mr. Richardson said he was not aware of that and thanked Treasurer Matthews.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Board, motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Rudd, seconded by Trustee Markiewicz and passed by voice vote with no one dissenting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Wendy L. Reu, Clerk
