Survey Included in Next Mburgh Water, Sewer Bill

MIDDLEBURGH - When you receive the next Middleburgh village water and sewer quarterly bill this week, don't forget to look for an important questionnaire on the back of the village newsletter.

At a special board meeting last week, village board members reviewed the quarterly water and sewer newsletter and the anonymous grant survey questionnaire on the backside. Village board members are seeking thoughts from residents about future projects as well as ideas for the greatest needs in the village. 

The village is hoping to get grant funding for projects this year and are hoping for public participation.

Village officials are seeking funding for sewer extension, Main Street improvements, and other projects but the village cannot afford them without outside funding.

The village will be putting a survey in the water and sewer bill that came out Friday. The questionnaire will ask residents what their needs and wants are for the village. The data from the survey would be important for grant applications. The village will also be asking for residents to join a grants committee, which would also work with the county, SEEC, and a group from the Mohawk Valley.

The village needs to look for grants with small match or no match amounts.

In other grant news, Mayor Tim Knight spoke about a AARP grant application. He said the village has received grant monies in the past from AARP. It was the consensus of the board to apply for a Demonstration Grant for blinking pedestrian light on the crosswalk across Main Street by the municipal building. 

In other action, board members reviewed a quote from Middleburgh Valley contractors for $3,900 to remove and grade Gorge Creek, sediment pond debris. DPW reached out to other contractors for bids. The bid was approved upon contingent upon proof of insurance