Millbrook police plan computer upgrade

MILLBROOK — The Millbrook Board of Trustees heard Police Chief Keith Dworkin describe department computer problems at its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 10.

Dworkin discussed the need for a server with a backup system to prevent data loss in case of a computer crash. Currently, there is only one working computer in the department, the chief said.

“We only have one computer in the department and that computer is our only workable computer and our only storage base for all of our records. If that computer crashes we lose all of our historical data,” said Dworkin.

Though the department recently purchased a standalone hard drive, Dworkin again made it clear that the correct remedy would be the department’s own server. The department recently received a grant from New York state for $129,000 with which Dworkin plans to pay for a server and all IT-related expenses.

The board approved replacing and repairing 14 sidewalk pads on Merrit, Franklin, Elm and Church streets. A quote from Precision Safe Sidewalks has been accepted for $10,591.

A sidewalk extension connecting the Maple Avenue turnaround to Franklin has been completed by Simoncelli Brick & Stone Masonry. Mayor Tim Collopy expressed his gratitude to Tribute Garden Park for their generous donation.

Trustee Mike Herzog returned with a revised LED street light proposal from the prior meeting. With some flexibility concerning the installation of one light before installing the rest to measure desired functionality, the board agreed to have 75 LED street lights installed in Millbrook residential areas.

Herzog also proposed an implementation of an otherwise missing criteria of what is to be considered a village-owned tree. After discussion with the Shady Tree Committee and the board, it was decided that those that are within 6 feet of the edge of the road will be recognized as village-owned trees.

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