ULSTER COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY AGENCY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
on August 10, 2005
The Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency held a Regular Business
Meeting on August 10, 2005 at 999 Flatbush Avenue, Kingston,
NY.
Roll Call for the Regular Board Meeting was at 3:00pm.
The following Board members were present: Kevin Roberts, Catherine
Nilsen, James Craven and Dennis Helm. Arnold Bernardini was
absent.
Also present were: Charles P. Shaw, Executive Director; Frank
Tomaseski, Controller; Stephen J. Wing, Esq., Agency Counsel;
Kelly Utter, Executive Secretary; Mike Bemis, Director of Operations
and Safety; Laura Petit, Office Manager and Andrew Ghiorse,
Recycling/Compliance Officer. Tracey Bartels, Environmental
Committee was absent.
REQUEST TO SPEAK – John Volk, Chairman
of the Ulster County Town Supervisors Association addressed
the Board with their concerns regarding the proposed Recycling
Fee.
PUBLIC COMMENT – No Public Comment was
given
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION to approve the Minutes of the July
18, 2005 Board Meeting as amended was made by Dennis Helm and
seconded by James Craven. Four in favor. None opposed. One Absent
(Bernardini).
Amendment: The Treasurers Report for January thru June, 2005
was held.
COMMUNICATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next Regular Monthly Business Meeting was scheduled for
Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at 3:00pm.
The next Environmental Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,
August 16, 2005 at 6:00pm.
GENERAL REPORTS
The Board received and reviewed the MSW Tonnage Report and
the Leachate Collection Report for January thru June, 2005.
The Recycling Tonnage Report was held.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
Resolution No. 1954 Re: Authorization of Proposed
2006 Agency Budget;
This resolution authorizes the Executive Director to forward
the proposed 2006 Agency Budget to the Ulster County Legislature
for its review in accordance with the terms of the County Service
Agreement.
MOTION to approve Resolution No. 1954 was
made by Dennis Helm and seconded by Kevin Roberts. Four in favor.
None opposed. One absent (Bernardini).
Resolution No. 1958 Re: Amending Resolution
1946 regarding Transfer;
This Resolution authorizes and approves the amendment of Resolution
1946 to provide that the $231,647 in deferred net services fees
be transferred to the Operating Reserve upon receipt.
MOTION to approve Resolution No. 1958 was
made by Dennis Helm and seconded by Catherine Nilsen. Four in
favor. None opposed. One absent (Bernardini).
Resolution No. 1959 Re: Authorizing Transfer
of Excess Moneys in the Debt Service Reserve Fund; HELD
Resolution No. 1962 Re: Authorizing Transfer
From Operating Reserve to Revenue Account;
This Resolution authorizes and directs the transfer of $558,499.25
from the operating Reserve to the Revenue Fund to meet long
term debt and other payments.
MOTION to approve Resolution No. 1962 was
made by Dennis Helm and seconded by Catherine Nilsen. Four in
favor. None opposed. One absent (Bernardini).
Resolution No. 1960 Re: Accepting Award of
BOCES Bids;
This Resolution authorizes the Agency to accept the award of
the BOCES Bid having been determined to be the low bidder for
solid waste and recycling collection contracts.
MOTION to approve Resolution No. 1960 was
made by Dennis Helm and seconded by Catherine Nilsen. One in
favor. Three opposed (Roberts, Nilsen, Helm). One absent (Bernardini).
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Resolution No. 1961 Re: Ratifying and Approving
Agreement With Town of Ulster Re: Flood Damage Cleanup;
This Resolution ratifies, authorizes and approves the cleanup
and disposal of flood-damaged house trailers and appurtenances
located in the Town of Ulster by the Agency and its subcontractors.
MOTION to approve Resolution No. 1961 was
made by Dennis Helm and seconded by James Craven. Four in favor.
None opposed. One Absent (Bernardini).
Board Notification Charlie Shaw notified the
Board that the Final Union Agreement was sent out.
Resolution No. 1963 Re: Authorizing and Approving
Severance of Services Agreement with Charles P. Shaw;
This Resolution ratifies, authorizes and approves an agreement
providing for the resignation of Mr. Shaw from the position
of Executive Director of the Agency effective on August 27,
2005.
MOTION to approve Resolution no. 1963 was
made by Dennis Helm and seconded by Catherine Nilsen. Four in
favor. None opposed. One Absent (Bernardini).
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION to enter into Executive Session at
5:05pm to discuss terms and conditions of employment of an individual
was made by Dennis Helm and seconded by Kevin Roberts. Four
in favor. None opposed. One absent (Bernardini).
MOTION to enter into Regular Session at 5:20pm
was made by Dennis Helm and seconded by Catherine Nilsen. Four
in favor. None opposed. One absent (Bernardini).
MOTION to nominate Mike Bemis as an Acting
Executive Director was made by Kevin Roberts and seconded by
Catherine Nilsen. Four in favor. None opposed. One absent (Bernardini).
ADJOURN
MOTION to Adjourn the August 10, 2005 meeting
at 5:30pm was made by Dennis Helm and seconded by James Craven.
Four in favor. None opposed. One absent (Bernardini).
MOTION to approve the above transcribed Minutes of
the August 10, 2005 Board Meeting was made by Dennis Helm seconded
by James Craven.
Vote: Aye 3 Nay 0 Absent 2 (Nilsen, Roberts – Absent for
Vote)
Date: September 21, 2005
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