"I live in Niles Township: They will not listen to me becasue we don't vote or elect the council"
Public pressure and sentiment knows no district or ward. If the dam and river run anywhere near your home, your property, and its near the ecology of a watershed running right past your back-yard??? Then you ABSOLUTELY have a voice in this process. I assure you. If 37 of you walk into the meeting that night to address the board, they are NOT going to ask what side of the invisible line you live on. Think about it: How can you live next to the dam, along the river or along what could become a flooded impoundment--and NOT have a say in it !
If you still feel that you can't make a difference? Pick up the phone and call 1 person in Niles City who can speak your opinion for you. OR, have your Township work for you: They represent you to Niles--- and to Berrien county.
Some Thoughts:
1. Your township supervisor and trustees interface with the Mayor of Niles and the board frequently on matters that impact both areas. (See below)
2. You are also a resident of Berrien County. The county has a "planning commission" that reviews any changes to things like roads, bridges, water, sewer, etc. They can transect several or many towns, cities, and townships, but they also have input and a degree of oversight. The county's finance committee (oddly,) handles issues pertaining to soil erosion and sedimentation issues. Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees
Supervisor
Jim Kidwell | Bio Information:
Jim was born and raised in Niles. He is a 1969 graduate of Niles High School. After graduation he married Sandy Wolf and they have two daughters, Amy and Tammy.
Jim has been involved in Police work for over 25 years. He attended Lake Michigan College where he received an associate degree in Law Enforcement after which he attended the Michigan Police Academy. Jim has been a patrolman with the City of Niles for over 20 years.
He and his wife also own and operate Galaxy Roller Rink which they built in December of 1980. Jim’s life has revolved around the Niles community. Besides his family’s efforts to maintain a place for the youth of the township to have a safe place to enjoy healthy recreation, he has also coach softball teams at fireman’s park and hosted numerous charity events at his business.
Serving as the Niles Township Supervisor has been a great honor to Jim. He enjoys helping the residents of the township as well as serving on the finance and administration committee, roads and drains committee, and public works committee. Outside of the township committees Jim also serves on the Landfill Authority board and NATS committee.
Contact the Niles Charter Township
Supervisor
Office: 269-684-0870 ext. 21
email: jkidwell@nilestwpmi.gov |
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Treasurer
Jim Ringler | Bio Information:
Jim Ringler, Township Treasurer, is serving his third term. Jim was appointed to the Township Park Board in 1990 and served as Chairman until he was elected Treasurer in 1996. Jim also serves as Chairman for the Berrien County Treasurer’s Association, an organization that promotes best practices in treasury administration and management.
Contact the Niles Charter Township
Treasurer
Office: 269-684-0870ext. 16
email: jringler@nilestwpmi.gov |
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Trustee
Richard Noble | Bio Information:
Dick is serving in his 5th term as Trustee for the Township. Prior to his election to the Board, he served on the Township’s Civil Service Commission for 5 years. As a Trustee he is Chairman of the roads, drains & street lights committee and also serves on the building & planning committee. He is also served as Chairman for the Southeast Berrien County Landfill committee, the Parks & Recreation committee, the Safety committee and the SMCAS ambulance committee.
Contact the Niles Charter Township
Trustee
Office: 269-684-0870 ext. 23 (clerk will fwd you thru)
email: rnoble@nilestwpmi.gov |
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Trustee
Richard Cooper | Bio Information:
Residing in Niles Charter Township since 1959, Richard, born in 1941, has made it his mission to serve his community and family with diligence, dedication, and reliability.
Since November of 2000 he has served as one of your Township Trustees. As a Trustee he serves as Building Safety committee chairperson and committee member, Roads and Drains committee member, Public Facilities committee member, Township representative on the Niles-Buchanan-Cass Area Transportation Study (NATS) and as a planning commissioner with the Niles Charter Township Planning Commission.
Contact the Niles Charter Township
Trustee
Office: 269-684-0870 ext. 23 (clerk will fwd you thru)
email: rcooper@nilestwpmi.gov |
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Trustee Gary Conover | Bio Information:
Gary was born and raised in Niles, graduating from Niles High School in 1967. After serving four years in the U.S. Navy, he attended Southwestern Michigan College, graduating with an Associates degree in Applied Science.
Gary and his wife Linda have four grown children; Brian, Katie, Kellie & Keith. He previously served on the Township board as a Trustee from 1992 to 1996. During this term he served on the SMCAS ambulance, Landfill and Safety committees. He enjoys hunting, fishing, woodworking and tinkering with old cars, time permitting.
Contact the Niles Charter Township
Trustee
Office: 269-684-0870 ext. 23 (clerk will fwd. you thru)
email: gconover@nilestwpmi.gov
BERRIEN COUNTY RESOURCES
The County Administrator is appointed by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners to implement board policies; to oversee the daily activities of the County, to serve as the Chief Administrative Officer and as the Chief FinancialOfficer, and to supervise the appointed department heads within the County. The central staff within County Administration is responsible to assisting the board in meeting identified goals; developing agenda items for the Board of Commissioners; writing procedures to accompany board policies; providing legal counsel in all county matters; providing Human Resource functions to include recruiting, collective bargaining, health care and compensation issues; Financial Service functions; Purchasing functions; and other general administrative support activities.
William A. Wolf became the County Administrator in January 2005. The Administrator is responsible for directing the Central Administrative functions of County government and acting as a conduit on behalf of the Board of Commissioners between County Officers, department heads, and the general public. |
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