The Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency held a Regular Business Meeting on December 13, 2006 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, Dennis Helm and Leon Smith. Catherine Nilsen and Arnold Bernardini were absent.

Also present were: Michael Bemis, Executive Director; Stephen J. Wing, Esq., Agency Counsel and Secretary, and Kelly Utter, Executive Secretary.

PUBLIC COMMENT – No Public Comment was given

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The Minutes of the November 15, 2006 Regular Board meeting were MOVED to the floor by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Leon Smith. Three in favor. None opposed. Two Absent (Nilsen, Bernardini).

COMMUNICATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Annual Board Meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 2:45pm.

The next Regular Monthly Business Meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 3:00pm.

GENERAL REPORTS

The Board received and reviewed the MSW Tonnage Report, the Recycling Tonnage Report and the Leachate Collection Report for January through November, 2006.

The Board received and reviewed the 2006 HHW and Electronics Collection Report.

FINANCIAL MATTERS

Resolution No. 2038 Re: Establishing 2007 Service and Tipping Fee Schedule for Solid Waste and Commercial Recyclables Collected and Generated in Ulster County;

This Resolution authorizes and approves the 2007 Tipping Fee Schedule to be effective January 2, 2007.

Resolution No. 2038 was MOVED to the floor by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Leon Smith. Three in favor. None opposed. Two Absent (Nilsen, Bernardini).

Resolution No. 2039 Re: Sickler, Torchia, Allen & Churchill Audit Proposal;

This resolution authorizes and approves the Audit Proposal from Sickler, Torchia, Allen & Churchill Certified Public Accounts, P.C. to provide audit services for the 2006 audit.

Resolution No. 2039 was MOVED to the Floor by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Dennis Helm. Three in favor. None opposed. Two Absent (Nilsen, Bernardini).

Resolution No. 2040 Re: Further Amending the 2006 Agency Budget;

This resolution authorizes and approves the further amendment of the 2006 Agency Budget to reflect further changes encountered during the 2006 fiscal year.

Resolution No. 2040 was MOVED to the Floor by Dennis Helm and seconded by Kevin Roberts. Three in favor. None opposed. Two Absent (Nilsen, Bernardini).

Resolution No. 2041 Re: Authorization to Procure General Insurance;

This resolution authorizes and approves the procurement of General Insurance through Rose & Kiernan from the Praetorian Insurance Company at an annual premium of $277,066 and WComp insurance through Robert J. Ryan, Inc. from First Cardinal at an annual premium of $93,255.

Resolution No. 2041 was MOVED to the Floor by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Dennis Helm. Three in favor. None opposed. Two Absent (Nilsen, Bernardini).

Resolution No. 2042 Re: Charge-Off of Uncollectible Accounts;

This resolution authorizes and approves the Charge-Off of the uncollectible accounts.

Resolution No. 2042 was MOVED to the Floor by Dennis Helm and seconded by Kevin Roberts. Three in favor. None opposed. Two Absent (Nilsen, Bernardini).

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Resolution No. 2043 Re: Authorization for Salary Adjustments for Administrative Staff Positions;

This resolution authorizes and approves salary adjustments to administrative staff positions for an amount not to exceed 4% of the salary as it existed on December 31, 2006 subject to completion of all performance reviews.

Resolution no. 2043 was MOVED to the Floor by Dennis Helm and seconded by Leon Smith. Three in favor. None opposed. Two Absent (Nilsen, Bernardini).

Resolution No. 2044 Re: Authorizing and Approving Amendment to Agreement with Santaro Development for Transportation and Disposal of Solid Waste;

This resolution authorizes and approves the amendment to the agreement with the Santaro Development, LLC for transportation and disposal of solid waste from the Agency’s Ulster Transfer Station to Ontario County Landfill for a period beginning November 1, 2005 and ending April 30, 2007.

Resolution No. 2044 was MOVED to the Floor by Dennis Helm and seconded by Leon Smith. Three in favor. None opposed. Two Absent (Nilsen, Bernardini).

Resolution No. 2045 Re: Authorizing and Approving Amendment to Agreement with We Care, LLC for Transportation and Disposal of Solid Waste;

This resolution authorizes and approves the amendment to the agreement with We Care, LLC for transportation and disposal of solid waste from the Agency’s Ulster Regional Transfer Station at a minimum of one trip per day, minimum five days per week with an average hauling rate of 28 tons per load at the rate of 18.00 per ton in 2007, 18.25 per ton in 2008 and 18.50 per ton in 2009 for a period beginning January 1, 2007 and ending December 31, 2009.

Resolution No. 2045 was MOVED to the Floor by Dennis Helm and seconded by Leon Smith. Three in favor. None opposed. Two Absent (Nilsen, Bernardini).

Resolution No. 2046 Re: Authorizing and Approving Amendment to Agreement with Thomas DeCicco Trucking for transportation and Disposal of Solid Waste;

This resolution authorizes and approves the amendment to the agreement with Thomas DeCicco Trucking for transportation and disposal of solid waste from the Agency’s Ulster Regional Transfer Station with an Agency trailer at a rate of $16 per ton or a company trailer at $18 per ton.

Resolution No. 2046 was MOVED to the Floor by Dennis Helm and seconded by Leon Smith. Three in favor. None opposed. Two Absent (Nilsen, Bernardini).

Resolution No. 2047 Re: Authorizing and Approving First Extension and Modification of Agreement with Panichi Holding Corp.;

This resolution authorizes and approves the extension and modification of the agreement with Panichi Holding Corp. (d/b/a Royal Carting Service Co.) to provide for extension of the term of the agreement through December 31, 2009 with the accompanying tipping fee rates.

Resolution No. 2047 was MOVED to the Floor by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Leon Smith. Three in favor. None opposed. Two Absent (Nilsen, Bernardini).

Resolution No. 2048 Re: Authorizing and Approving Amendment to Agreement with County Waste-Ulster LLC for Residential Refuse and Recycling Removal in the Town of Kingston;

This resolution authorizes and approves the Amendment to the Agreement with County Waste-Ulster, LLC for weekly curbside collection and removal of refuse and recycling in the Town of Kingston.

Resolution No. 2048 was MOVED to the Floor by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Dennis Helm. Three in favor. None opposed. Two Absent (Nilsen, Bernardini).

EXECUTIVE SESSION

MOTION to enter into Executive Session at 3:45pm to discuss salary and employment history of individual employees and litigation was made by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Dennis Helm. Three in favor. None opposed. Two Absent (Nilsen, Bernardini).

Minutes of the executive session and the action taken are to be maintained by the Secretary in a confidential file.

MOTION to enter into Regular Session at 4:30pm was made by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Leon Smith. Three in favor. None opposed. Two absent (Nilsen, Bernardini).

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

MOTION to authorize staff to settle DEC Violation R3-20050823-73 was made by Leon Smith and seconded by Dennis Helm. Three in favor. None opposed. Two absent (Nilsen, Bernardini).

MOTION to approve salary increases for Executive Director and Agency Counsel as discussed in Executive Session was made by Dennis Helm and seconded by Leon Smith.

ADJOURN

MOTION to Adjourn the December 13, 2006 meeting at 4:35pm was made by Dennis Helm and seconded by Leon Smith. Three in favor. None opposed. Two absent (Nilsen, Bernardini).

The above transcribed Minutes of the December 13, 2006 Board Meeting were MOVED to the floor by Leon Smith and seconded by Arnold Bernardini
Vote: Aye 3 Nay 0 Abstain 1 (Rodden) Vacant 1
Date: January 17, 2007