Millbrook considers police computer upgrade

MILLBROOK — At Millbrook’s monthly Board of Trustees meeting on Aug. 14, Police Chief Keith Dworkin followed up on last month’s planned upgrades to the police department’s infrastructure, including computers and computer servers.

Chief Dworkin said the department’s platforms are out of compliance with the Division of Criminal Justice Services. Chief Dworkin plans on prioritizing these changes to the department’s infrastructure with help from the board.

Fire Department President Matt Rochfort reminded the board that the Frank Jenks Junior Golf Tournament will be held on Sept. 23. Similarly, bingo and other raffles and fundraisers will begin again in October at the firehouse.

Mayor Tim Callopy reminded village residents that brush pickup will happen on Sept. 9. One pile of 10 feet by 6 feet by 4 feet will be accepted. Mayor Callopy also announced to the board that the DOT rejected the request to lower the speed limit to 25 mph on Franklin Avenue. However, 25 mph will be the new speed limit on roads leading into the village and elsewhere in the village.

Later on in the meeting the public hearing for the proposed local law No. 7 of 2024 Imposing a Temporary Six-Month Moratorium on Certain Land Developments in the RLD Zoning District, was held and approved by Trustee Doro and other board members.

In new business, Trustee Contino proposed a resolution to update Village codes regarding litter. The proposed resolution would require landlords to provide and maintain a trash receptacle for tenants; The motion was approved. Deputy Mayor Murphy also proposed updates to village codes surrounding the use of skateboards, E-scooters, and E-bikes. Currently, the village abides by New York state regulations. The board elected to publicize a bulletin with the current guidelines to remind residents what these entail. Lastly, Deputy Mayor Murphy updated the board on the current activity to repaint the Village Hall exterior. The board is looking to secure funding, as well as put bids out for contractors. The next meeting will be held Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. at the firehouse.

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