The Village of Northfield Council convened for its regular meeting on January 22, 2025, addressing several key developments in municipal services and infrastructure projects.
Mayor Jenn Domzalski reported progress on the Smith Park project, announcing that Phase Two is now organized with an anticipated installation timeline of eight to ten weeks. The mayor also shared a successful resolution to ongoing trash management concerns at local bus stops through a new agreement with Metro. Under this arrangement, Metro will install and provide trash receptacles at eight bus stops along the corridor, while the village service department will maintain them. Metro has agreed to reimburse the village $5,100 annually, split into two payments of $2,550, for maintenance services.
In infrastructure developments, Engineer Dan Collins reported that the Cambridge project from last summer came in under budget by approximately $1,600. Collins also updated the council on the ongoing construction of the new police department building, noting that discussions are underway regarding security systems and phone lines. Additionally, plans for the Milford Drive reconstruction project are in development, with details to be presented at the upcoming Roads and Public Works meeting in February.
Service Department Superintendent Jason Walters addressed winter weather challenges, particularly regarding salt supplies. Despite being part of a state consortium, the village is experiencing delays in salt delivery due to trucking limitations. Walters emphasized that this situation stems from supply chain issues rather than planning oversight, and assured that the department maintains sufficient reserves for essential needs.
The council also passed two emergency resolutions: one authorizing the acceptance of Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) grant funds, and another confirming Zach Hebebrand’s appointment to the Recreation Board.
Previous meeting can be found here.
