The Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency held a Regular Business Meeting on March 24, 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. Barney Hansen was absent. One seat vacant.

Also present was: Charles P. Shaw, Executive Director; Frank Tomaseski, Controller; Kelly Utter, Executive Secretary; Stephen Wing, Esq., Agency Attorney, Frank LaVardera, CHA Agency Engineer, Michael Bemis, Director of Operations and Safety, Andrew Ghiorse, Recycling/Compliance Officer, Laura Petit, Office Manager and Tracey Bartels, Environmental Committee Liaison.

PUBLIC COMMENT – (No Public Comment was given)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION to approve the minutes of the February 25, 2004 Annual Board Meeting was made by James Pirro and seconded by Jay Hogan. Three in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Hansen). One Vacant.

COMMUNICATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next Regular Monthly Business Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 3:00pm.

The next Environmental Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at 6:00pm at the Agency’s Office preceded by a Legislative Tour of Agency Facilities at 5:00pm.

GENERAL REPORTS

The Board received and reviewed the MSW Tonnage Report, Recycling Tonnage Report and the Leachate Collection Report for January thru February, 2004.

FINANCIAL MATTERS

Resolution No. 1855 – Re: Payment of Requisition No. 40 – Capital Expenditures;

This resolution authorizes and approves payment of Requisition No. 40 in the amount of $64,574.27 for Capital Expenditures to be paid from the Capital Account in the Capital Fund.

MOTION to approve Resolution No. 1840 was made by Jay Hogan and seconded by James Pirro. Three in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Hansen). One Vacant.

Board Notification - Charlie notified the Board that payment of COI for 2002 BANS Rollover would come out of the Operating Contingency Line in the Operating Budget;

Board Notification - Frank Tomaseski notified the Board of a potential increase in Workers Compensation Insurance Premiums this year;

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Resolution No. 1857 – Re: Authorization to Procure Electronics Collection Services from Advanced Recovery, Inc.;

This resolution authorizes the procurement of Electronics Collection Services for its planned Electronics Collection Day on May 22, 2004 from Advanced Recovery, Inc.

MOTION to approve Resolution No. 1857 was made by James Pirro and seconded by Jay Hogan. Three in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Hansen). One Vacant.

Resolution No. 1858 – Re: Authorizing and Approving Disposal Agreement with Ontario County Landfill;

This resolution authorizes and approves the disposal agreement with Ontario County Landfill for the period of April 1, 2004 through January 1, 2005 for up to 20,000 tons capacity at a cost of $28.00 per ton.

MOTION to approve Resolution No. 1858 was made by James Pirro and seconded by Jay Hogan. Three in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Hansen). One Vacant.

Board Notification - Steve Wing reviewed with the Board a recent Flow Control decision regarding United Haulers Association, Inc. vs. Oneida and Herkimer Solid Waste Management Authority;

Board Notification - Charlie notified the Board that the Agency was awarded the County Collection Bid;

OLD BUSINESS

REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION PROJECTS

Resolution No. 1859 – Re: Authorizing Task Order Number 68 for Engineering Services – New Paltz RTS Repairs;

This resolution authorizes and approves Task Order No. 68 for additional professional engineering services concerning the severe damage caused to the New Paltz Regional Transfer Station for a cost not to exceed $15,000.

MOTION to approve Resolution No. 1859 was made by Jay Hogan and seconded by James Pirro. Three in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Hansen). One Vacant.

Board Notification - Charlie notified the Board that a Change Order for an additional $1,506 for the Drainage Improvement Project at the Ulster Transfer Station was authorized. The work is now completed.

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS AND SITE WORK

Board Notification - Frank LaVardera (CHA) reviewed with the Board the status of Visual Impact Assessment for the Ulster Transfer Station site that was required by DEC. A recent Notice of Incomplete Application indicates that DEC needs additional information.

C & D Processing Facility

Board Notification - Frank LaVardera and Charlie reviewed the C & D Diversion Project, gave a status report and showed a video tape of C & D Processing Facilities;

Resolution No. 1856 – Re: Authorizing Pilot Recovery, Reuse, Resale Materials Diversion Project;

Laura Petit and Andrew Ghiorse gave a presentation on the RR & R Materials Diversion Project. This resolution authorizes and approves the Pilot Recovery, Reuse, Resale Materials Diversion Project to generate net revenues for the Agency.

MOTION to approve Resolution No. 1856 was made by Jay Hogan and seconded by James Pirro. Three in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Hansen). One Vacant.

NEW BUSINESS

ADJOURN

MOTION to Adjourn the March 24, 2004 Board Meeting at 5:00pm was made by Jay Hogan and seconded by James Pirro. Three in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Hansen). One Vacant.

MOTION to approve the above transcribed Minutes of the March 24, 2004 Board Meeting as amended was made by James Pirro seconded by Jay Hogan .
Vote: Aye 3 Nay 0 Abstain 1 (Roberts) Vacant 1 Date: April 21, 2004