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NORTHFIELD VILLAGE COUNCIL

Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month at 7:30 P.M. unless otherwise noted.

Brian Barber, President Pro-Tem, Ward A - (330) 467-5561: Mr. Barber lives on Fell Avenue with his wife and two daughters. He was elected to Council in 2005 to fill the seat formerly held by Mark Apana. A Village resident since he was a child, he works as a warehouse supervisor for Ben Venue Laboratories in Bedford. Brian is a member of the Northfield Moose Lodge. He has promised to keep residents informed by meeting with them often. Road and property maintenance are high on his list of priorities. He chairs Council’s Wages and Working Conditions Committee and is also a member of the Finance and Roads and Public Works Committes.

Chuck Lewis, Ward D - - (330) 467-7097: Mr. Lewis lives on Filly Lane with his wife and one child. He was elected in 2005 to fill the Council seat held by Roy Thompson since 1999. On Dec. 1, 2007 he was elected as Council President. The owner/proprietor of Final Touch Landscaping, he is committed to improving the appearance of the Village and its parks. Chuck is an avid amateur bowler. He chairs Council's Fire and Safety Committee and serves on the Roads and Public Works and Health and Welfare Committee.

Jesse Nehez, Ward B - (330) 468-7784: Also elected in 2005, Jesse replaces longtime Council member John (J.C.) Sullivan, who served on Council from 1997 to 2005. A graduate of the Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute and a Coventry Drive resident, Jesse works as a groundskeeper at Western Reserve Academy and has volunteered his time to do landscaping and holiday decorating for the Village since 1999. An outdoor enthusiast, Jesse enjoys hiking, camping, and skiing. He heads Council’s Building and Grounds committee and serves on Health and Welfare and Fire and Safety.

Lennie Noack, Ward C - (330) 468-3086: Lennie Noack is the newest member of Council. He took office on December 1, 2006 to complete the unexpired term of former Councilman Peter Stewart. He was re-elected to a seat in November 2007. A 12-year resident of the Village, Lennie lives at 307 Ledge Rd. with his wife Renell and daughters Stacey and Lynn. He is a customer service supervisor at Adelphia/Time-Warner Cable, where he has been employed for 18 years. Lennie is a past commander of VFW Post 6768 in Northfield Center. He enjoys bowling and fishing in his spare time, and his favorite pro team is the Oakland Raiders. Lennie heads Council's Roads and Public Works Committee and also serves on Finance and Wages and Working.

Beatrice Greenlee, Councilperson At-Large, (330) 467- 8988: Mrs. Greenlee is Council's longest standing member, having served for 10 years. She is very knowledgable about the workings of Council and local government. “Bea” heads Council’s Finance Committee and also serves on Building and Grounds and Fire and Safety. A longtime resident of McKinley Avenue, Mrs. Greenlee is committed to the continued growth and progress of the Village, while maintaining its small town atmosphere.

Linda Bowen, Councilperson At-Large - (330) 467-7496: Mrs. Bowen was elected to Council in December, 1999. She lives with her husband and young son on Houghton Road. She heads Council’s Health and Welfare Committee and is also a member of Buildings and Grounds and Wages and Working Conditions. She was instrumental in working on grants for park projects and seeing that they were implemented.