Old Village Hall back in focus

MILLERTON — The Village of Millerton is considering starting a new interviewing process for realtors who want to tour the old Village Hall.

In a trustee meeting on Tuesday, July 24, Mayor Jenn Najdek said, “We still have one person interested, but if not, I think it’s time to start interviewing realtors to see who will give us the best deal.”

The oil tank that was removed from the old village hall in early June cost the village $4,273.75, and the board just approved a motion to use up to $1,000 of their budget to clear out the building.

The Village does not have to put the building out for bid because it is a specialty service. Clearing out what is left in the building will make it more appealing to potential realtors and offers.

Another big discussion at the meeting was Eddie Collins Memorial Park.

The Eddie Collins Memorial Park pool is making progress, “I am hoping at the end of August, beginning of September, we will have their completed design for the building and the pool,” Najdek said.

New baseball lighting poles for the park have been ordered, and the Village is now waiting for the “parent company” to solidify the contract. The company is known for doing field lighting and will be doing all of the electrical work.

Najdek also mentioned the potential for pickleball courts to be built in the park. If approved, the courts would be built near the softball fields. That addition is still uncertain until fundraising efforts come through.

“That will be 100% gifted to the Village; the organization will do it on its own,” Najdek said, “We will have to sign a contract for whichever organization decides to do it.”

The roads in the Village of Millerton need to be evaluated by Cornell Cooperative Extension sooner rather than later.
“It’s time for them to come back,” Najdek said. “We haven’t done it in six years.”

This process would not cost the village any money to see where the road grade lies. However, board members have expressed that getting the roads graded could open the door to funding for new pavement if needed.

Najdek also spoke about her desire to start up a recycling program in the Village of Millerton.

“Woodchips, metal and another kind of area from composts,” said Najdek, “We could have this available for residents and non-residents with the cost varying.”

For this idea to come to fruition, the village would have to purchase a wood chipper and find a place to store the machine.

The Village is looking to hire a part-time secretary for planning and zoning boards. The position will require 10 hours a week. Najdek is now advertising the positions.