ULSTER COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY AGENCY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
on February 21, 2007

The Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency held a Regular Business Meeting on February 21, 2007 at 999 Flatbush Avenue, Kingston, NY.

Roll Call for the Regular Board Meeting was at 3:00pm.

The following Board members were present: Dennis Helm, Leon Smith, Michelle Rodden and Arnold Bernardini (arrived at 3:07pm).

Also present were: Michael Bemis, Executive Director; Timothy DeGraff, CPA, Agency Controller; Frank Tomaseski and Kelly Utter, Executive Secretary. Stephen Wing was absent.

PUBLIC COMMENT – No Public Comment was given

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The Minutes of the January 17, 2007 Minutes of the Annual Board meeting were MOVED to the floor by Leon Smith and seconded by Michelle Rodden. Three in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Bernardini). One Vacant.

The Minutes of the January 17, 2007 Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting were MOVED to the floor by Leon Smith and seconded by Michelle Rodden. Three in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Bernardini). One Vacant.

COMMUNICATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next Regular Monthly Business Meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 3:00pm.

Mike Bemis informed the Board of the Governors intent to expand the Bottle Bill to include non-carbonated beverages.

Mike Bemis notified the Board of the response to the Electronics Recycling Training scheduled for February 26, 2007 at the Agency Office. This training is directed at the Town Transfer Stations to ensure compliance with the NYS DEC in placing an electronics collection box at each Transfer Station.

GENERAL REPORTS

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

Mike Bemis discussed the closed landfills leachate volumes report with the Board.

FINANCIAL MATTERS

Timothy DeGraff distributed and discussed the Treasurers Report with the Board.

Resolution No. 2052 Re: Ratifying, Authorizing and Approving Replacement Equipment for Materials Recovery Facility;

This resolution ratifies, authorizes and approves the purchase of the Replacement Equipment from RediPac and Hustler Conveyor for the total amount of $25,095.88 to be paid from the equipment Replacement Account in the Capital Fund.

Resolution No. 2052 was MOVED to the floor by Dennis Helm and seconded by Arnold Bernardini. Four in favor. None opposed. One Vacant.

Resolution No. 2053 Re: Ratifying and Authorizing the Procurement and Installation of the Infeed Belt for the Materials Recovery Facility;

This resolution ratifies, authorizes and approves the procurement of the Infeed Belt for the Materials Recovery Facility from Hustler Conveyor Company for the amount of $29,547 and the installation of the Infeed Belt by Boomhower Construction, Inc. for the amount of $10,277.00 to be paid from the Capital Account in the Capital Fund.

Resolution No. 2053 was MOVED to the Floor by Dennis Helm and seconded by Leon Smith. Four in favor. None opposed. One Vacant.

Resolution No. 2054 Re: Authorization to Purchase Excavator;

This resolution authorizes and approves the purchase of a Caterpillar Excavator from H.O. Penn Machinery for the amount of $137,975.00 to be paid from the Solid Waste Management Revenue Bonds, Series 2006.

Resolution No. 2054 was MOVED to the Floor by Dennis Helm and seconded by Arnold Bernardini. Four in favor. None opposed. One Vacant.

Resolution No. 2058 Re: Amending the 2007 Agency Budget;

This resolution authorizes and approves the amendment of the 2007 Agency Budget to reflect changes encountered during the 2007 fiscal year.

Resolution No. 2058 was MOVED to the Floor by Dennis Helm and seconded by Leon Smith. Four in favor. None opposed. One Vacant.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Resolution No. 2055 Re: Authorizing and Approving Consulting Agreement with Frank Tomaseski;

This resolution authorizes and approves the Consulting Agreement with Frank Tomaseski to provide for financial consulting services.

Resolution no. 2055 was MOVED to the Floor by Dennis Helm and seconded by Leon Smith. Four in favor. None opposed. One Vacant.

Resolution No. 2056 Re: Amending By-Laws;

Due to the absence of Counsel, Resolution No. 2056 was HELD until the next Regular Business Meeting.

Resolution No. 2057 Re: Authorizing Sale of Surplus Equipment;

This resolution authorizes and approves the sale of (1) 2000 Daewoo Excavator SL220LC-V and (1) 1999 Daewoo Loader MEGA 250-3.

Resolution No. 2057 was MOVED to the Floor by Dennis Helm and seconded by Leon Smith. Four in favor. None opposed. One Vacant.

Board Notification: Mike Bemis notified the Board of the Federation of New York Solid Waste Associations Solid Waste & Recycling Conference scheduled for May 6 – 9, 2007 in Lake George, NY.

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

Leon Smith asked that a notice be sent to the Towns to update the Agency with the contact information for the Recycling Coordinator or representative for that town to improve telecommunications and round table meetings with these coordinators is recommended.

ADJOURN

MOTION to Adjourn the February 21, 2007 meeting at 4:54pm was made by Dennis Helm and seconded by Arnold Bernardini. Four in favor. None opposed. One Vacant

The above transcribed Minutes of the February 21, 2007 Board Meeting were MOVED to the floor by Leon Smith and seconded by Arnold Bernardini
Vote: Aye 3 Nay 0 Absent 1 (Rodden) Date: March 21, 2007