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The Board of Trustees (BoT) met Feb. 12 for its regular monthly meeting. Here are some highlights of the 35-minute gathering:
Police Ordinance Adopted. After a second reading, the BoT adopted the Police Department’s update to its disorderly conduct ordinance. In the section that talks about fraudulent schemes, there is missing verbiage that would allow a defense attorney to challenge jurisdiction. This update adopts language from the state code to allow the prosecutor to charge where the victim resides or where the offense took place.
School Superintendent Thanks Police Department. Northville Public Schools Superintendent Dr. RJ Webber thanked Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police Scott Hilden and his team for protecting the 7,000 children enrolled at the district’s schools. “The team that you all have here in the Township is the best team I’ve ever worked with, bar none anywhere, and I’ve done this for 35 years,” Dr. Webber said.
School Board Member Updates BoT. Board of Education Treasurer Lisa McIntyre offered a comprehensive synopsis of Northville Public Schools. She updated the BoT on the district's finances, its rising enrollment, the curriculum and its emphasis on early literacy, students’ achievements, including the 74 National Merit Scholar Award winners, its athletic team success, and more. “All of the successes continue to attract students and families and staff to our community, so thank you also for your ongoing work to make sure that all of our community services are fantastic,” McIntyre said.
Union Contract Approved. The BoT approved the collective bargaining agreement for AFSCME Local 1410 Michigan Council 25, AFL-CIO. The contract is effective Jan. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2028.
New Committee Debuts. Supervisor Mark J. Abbo introduced the newly formed Capital Development Committee to explore decisions and development on key Township projects, Legacy Park and the Northville Farmers Market. The Committee will explore costs of any development and ensure the Township has operational costs that would sustain it without being a burden on the budget. On the Legacy Park property, the Committee will determine the feasibility of adding an activity center to host day camps, a sporting facility and a splash pad, among other possibilities. For the Farmers Market, it will look into what enhancements might be possible based on purchase agreement commitments. The Committee will report findings back to the BoT.
Election Inspectors Wanted. Township Clerk Cynthia L. Jankowski seeks election inspectors to ensure a smooth voting experience during early voting and on Election Day. Formal training is provided and a stipend is offered to recognize the responsibility and preparation required for this role. Fill out an application at https://ntwp.org/InspectorApp.
Blood Drive Smashes Goal. Northville Parks & Recreation hosted an American Cross Blood Drive Feb. 9 and surpassed its goal of 33 units with 49 units collected.
Other fun facts:
- 10% were first-time donors
- 147 potential patients helped
- April 7 is the next blood drive at Northville Community Center from 10 am-3:30 pm.
Gratitude on a Special Retirement Trustee Chris Roosen wished 30-year Northville Township employee and Firefighter/Paramedic Hugh Jordan III a happy retirement. His last shift is Feb. 14. Learn more about his service to the community.
Save the Date. BoT will host a study session Monday, March 16 at 6 pm in the Lower-Level Training Room at Township Hall. Agenda to come.
Northville Township Board of Trustee meetings are held the third Thursday of every month in Township Hall’s Assembly Room at 7 pm, unless noted otherwise. Please join us.
To review the meeting materials, visit the website. To attend a livestream of it, visit here.
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