The Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency held a Regular Business Meeting on November 15, 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: Michael Bemis, Acting Executive Director; Frank Tomaseski, Controller; Stephen J. Wing, Esq., Agency Counsel and Secretary; and Kelly Utter, Executive Secretary. Tracey Bartels, Environmental Committee was absent.

PUBLIC COMMENT – No Public Comment was given

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The Minutes of the October 12, 2005 Regular Board Meeting were referred to the December Meeting.

COMMUNICATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next Regular Monthly Business Meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, December 14, 2005 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 thru October, 2005.

The Board received and reviewed the Operating Reserve Account Report for January thru October, 2005.

FINANCIAL MATTERS

Resolution No. 1985 Re: Payment of Requisition No. 67 – Capital Expenditures CHA; PULLED

Resolution No. 1986 Re: Payment of Requisition No. 68 – Insurance Fund;

This Resolution authorizes and approves payment of Requisition No. 68 in the amount of $6,840.00 to be paid from the Insurance Reserve Account in the Insurance Fund.

Resolution No. 1986 was MOVED to the Floor by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Dennis Helm. Four in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Bernardini).

Board Notification - Frank Tomaseski distributed copies of the 2004 Audit to the Board Members; no items of concern were identified.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Resolution No. 1987 Re: Ratifying and Authorizing Actions Concerning the Sale of Surplus Equipment;

This resolution ratifies and authorizes the sale of surplus equipment and authorizes the rejection of the bid for the straight truck and the reoffering of the straight truck for public sale.

Resolution No. 1987 was MOVED to the Floor by Kevin Roberts and seconded by James Craven. Four in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Bernardini).

Resolution No. 1988 Re: Authorizing and Approving Agreement with Santaro Development for Transportation and Disposal of Solid Waste;

This Resolution authorizes and approves the Agreement with Santaro Development for disposal of solid waste from the Agency’s Ulster Transfer Station to Ontario County Landfill for a period beginning November 1, 2005 and ending October 31, 2006.

Resolution No. 1988 was MOVED to the Floor by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Dennis Helm. Four in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Bernardini)

Resolution No. 1989 Re: Environmental Liability Insurance;

This Resolution authorizes and approves the EIL Insurance Agreement with Zurich for a three year program at a total premium of $505,082 resulting in a savings of $17,142 per year over the annual alternative.

Resolution No. 1989 was MOVED to the Floor by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Dennis Helm. Four in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Bernardini).

Resolution No. 1990 Re: Appointing Executive Director;

This Resolution was referred to Executive Session.

Board Notification - Mike Bemis notified the Board of the 2006 Holiday Schedule which is based on the County of Ulster schedule.

Board Notification - Mike Bemis notified the Board of the RFQ Results, two proposers to be considered. Proposals due December 2, 2005.

Board Notification - Mike Bemis notified the Board of the Town of Hurley Leachate Collection Increase in collection costs to reflect higher disposal rates.

Board Notification - The Teamsters Local 445 International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Collective Bargaining Agreement was signed and a final Agreement was distributed to the Board.

Board Notification - Mike Bemis notified the Board of the Agency’s membership to the Hudson Valley Safety Council and informed them of its status of being an excellent organization that promotes employee safety. Mike also discussed with the Board the Quest Industrial Hygiene Proposal.

Board Notification - Mike Bemis notified the Board of the letter received from Royal Carting Service Co, dated 10/3/05 indicating that they have accepted the fuel surcharge.

Board Notification - Mike Bemis notified the Board of the letter received from Frederick J. Wadnola, Supervisor, Town of Ulster dated 10/18/05 which lauded the Agency for assisting in Town of Ulster Clean ups.

Resolution No. 1990 was referred to Executive Session.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

MOTION to enter into Executive Session at 5:00pm to discuss sale of securities; employment history and credit history of certain corporations; employment history of a specific employee; attorney – client privilege; Presentation to Agency on status of Administrative matters was made by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Dennis Helm. Four in favor. None opposed. One absent (Bernardini).

After a brief discussion, the Board Unanimously Voted to enter into Regular Session to vote on Resolution No. 1990.

Resolution No. 1990 Re: Appointing Michael Bemis Executive Director and Authorizing Negotiation of Employment Agreement;

This Resolution hereby appoints Michael Bemis as Executive Director of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency at his current salary and designates Board Members Helm and Craven to negotiate an employment agreement.

Resolution No. 1990 was MOVED to the Floor by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Dennis Helm. Four in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Bernardini).

After voting on Resolution No. 1990, the Board unanimously voted to enter back into Executive Session.

MOTION to enter into Regular Session at 5:25pm was made by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Dennis Helm. Four in favor. None opposed. One absent (Bernardini).

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

None

ADJOURN

MOTION to Adjourn the November 15, 2005 meeting at 5:30pm was made by Dennis Helm and seconded by James Craven. Four in favor. None opposed. One absent (Bernardini).

The above transcribed Minutes of the November 15, 2005 Board Meeting were MOVED to the floor by Dennis Helm and seconded by James Craven
Vote: Aye 4 Nay 0 Absent 1 (Nilsen)
Date: December 14, 2005