The Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency held a Regular Business Meeting on July 7, 2004 at 999 Flatbush Avenue, Kingston, NY.

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

The following Board members were present: James Craven, James Pirro and Jay Hogan. Kevin Roberts and Catherine Nilsen were absent.

Also present was: Charles P. Shaw, Executive Director; Frank Tomaseski, Controller; Kelly Utter, Executive Secretary; Stephen Wing, Esq., Agency Attorney, Michael Bemis, Director of Operations and Safety, Frank LaVardera, CHA, and Andrew Ghiorse, Recycling/Compliance Officer.

PUBLIC COMMENT – (No Public Comment was given)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2004 Regular Board Meeting was made by Jay Hogan and seconded by James Pirro. Three in favor. None opposed. Two Absent (Roberts, Nilsen).

COMMUNICATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next Regular Monthly Business Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at 3:00pm.

The next Environmental Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 6:00pm at the Agency Office.

GENERAL REPORTS

The General Reports were held.

FINANCIAL MATTERS

James Pirro distributed and discussed the Treasurers Report with the Board.

Resolution No. 1878 – Re: Payment of Requisition No. 44 – Capital Expenditures;

This resolution authorizes and approves payment of Requisition No. 44 in the amount of $25,333.49 for Capital Expenditures to be paid from the Capital Account in the Capital Fund.

MOTION to approve Resolution No. 1878 was made by Jay Hogan and seconded by James Pirro. Three in favor. None opposed. Two Absent (Roberts, Nilsen)

Resolution No. 1879 – Re: Authorizing Transfer From Operating Reserve to Revenue Account;

This resolution authorizes and directs the transfer of $200,000 from the Operating Reserve to the Revenue Fund to meet cash flow requirements.

MOTION to approve Resolution No. 1879 was made by James Pirro and seconded by Jay Hogan. Three in favor. None opposed. Two Absent (Roberts, Nilsen).

Board Notification - Frank Tomaseski notified the Board of a Workers Compensation Increase;

Board Notification - Frank Tomaseski notified the Board of the Agency’s acceptance of Credit Card Payments for Expanded Services and Bill Payments.

BUDGET WORKSHOP

Workshop Discussion – Charlie Shaw and Frank Tomaseski distributed and discussed staff recommendations for the Proposed 2005 Budget and Tip Fees projections. The Board reviewed the recommendations and suggested several amendments;

Resolution No. 1880 – Re: Authorization of Proposed 2005 Agency Budget

This resolution authorizes the Executive Director to forward the proposed 2005 Agency Budget to the Ulster County Legislature for their review in accordance with the terms of the County Service Agreement.

MOTION to approve Resolution No. 1880 was made by James Pirro and seconded by Jay Hogan. Three in favor. None opposed. Two absent (Roberts, Nilsen).

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Resolution No. 1882 – Re: Authorizing and Approving First Amendment to Successor Agreement with Village of Saugerties to Operate Solid Waste and Recycling Convenience Station;

This resolution authorizes and approves the First Amendment to the Agreement with the Village of Saugerties for operation of the Village’s Solid Waste and Recyclables Convenience Station.

MOTION to approve Resolution No. 1882 was made by Jay Hogan and seconded by James Pirro. Three in favor. None opposed. Two absent (Roberts, Nilsen).

Board Notification - Charlie notified the Board of the Extension of the Waste Removal Bid with BOCES (School District) for one year.

Board Notification - Charlie discussed the status of the Net Service Fee (NSF) Alternative Assessment Options that is being presented to the Environmental Committee.

OLD BUSINESS

MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY (MRF)

Board Notification - Andrew Ghiorse and Frank LaVardera, CHA, gave the Board a presentation and analysis of the proposed Glass Processing System to be constructed at the MRF.

Resolution No. 1881 – Re: Amending Task Order No. 65 MRF Facility – Glass Processing System;

This resolution authorizes and approves the amendment to Task Order No. 65 for engineering services with regard to the purchase and installation of a glass processing system to be constructed at the Materials Recovery Facility.

MOTION to approve Resolution No. 1881 was made by Jay Hogan and seconded by James Pirro. Three in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Roberts, Nilsen).

NEW BUSINESS

Board Discussion - Mike Bemis and Frank LaVardera, CHA, discussed the merits of using a C&D and MSW Grinding Machine at the Ulster Transfer Station.

ADJOURN

MOTION to Adjourn the July 7, 2004 Board Meeting at 4:55pm was made by James Pirro and seconded by Jay Hogan. Three in favor. None opposed. Two Absent (Roberts, Nilsen).

MOTION to approve the above transcribed Minutes of the July 7, 2004 Board Meeting was made by Jay Hogan seconded by Kevin Roberts.
Vote: Aye 3 Nay 0 Abstain 1 (Nilsen) Absent 1 (Pirro) Date: September 1, 2004