The Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency held a Regular Business Meeting on October 12, 2005 at 999 Flatbush Avenue, Kingston, NY.

Prior to the Regular Business Meeting, the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency held a Public Hearing on October 12, 2005 at 999 Flatbush Avenue, Kingston NY at 2:30pm regarding the 2006 Agency Budget. No members of the public were in attendance.

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 September 21, 2005 Regular Board Meeting were MOVED to the floor by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Dennis Helm. Four in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Bernardini).

COMMUNICATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next Regular Monthly Business Meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, November 16, 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 September, 2005.

FINANCIAL MATTERS

The Treasurer’s Report was not presented.

Resolution No. 1976 Re: Payment of Requisition No. 65 – Capital Expenditures;

This Resolution authorizes and approves payment of Requisition No. 65 in the amount of $6,415.81 for Capital Expenditures to be paid from the Capital Account in the Capital Fund.

Resolution No. 1976 was MOVED to the Floor by Kevin Roberts and seconded by James Craven. Four in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Bernardini).

Resolution No. 1977 Re: Payment of Requisition No. 66 – Insurance Fund;

This Resolution authorizes and approves payment of Requisition No. 66 in the amount of $835.00 for New Paltz Fire Damage to be paid from the Insurance Reserve of the Insurance Fund.

Resolution No. 1977 was MOVED to the Floor by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Dennis Helm. Four in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Bernardini).

Resolution No. 1978 Re: Approval of 2006 Agency Budget and Municipal Tipping Fee of $83.00 Per Ton;

This resolution authorizes and approves the Agency’s 2006 Budget and Municipal Tipping Fee of $83 per ton. A Public Hearing was held earlier at which no members of the public were in attendance.

Resolution No. 1978 was MOVED to the Floor by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Dennis Helm. Four in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Bernardini).

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Resolution No. 1979 Re: Amending Agreement with Royal Carting to Add Fuel Surcharge;

This Resolution authorizes and approves the Amendment to the Agreement with Royal Carting, Inc. to make the existing agreement subject to the Fuel Surcharge Program.

Resolution No. 1979 was MOVED to the Floor by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Dennis Helm. Four in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Bernardini).

Resolution No. 1981 Re: Transferring Revenue from Sale of Surplus Items and Routes;

This Resolution authorizes and approves the transfer of all sale and surplus revenues from the Revenue Fund to the Operating Reserve Account.

Resolution No. 1981 was MOVED to the Floor by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Dennis Helm. Four in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Bernardini)

Resolution No. 1982 Re: Ratifying, Authorizing and Approving Sale of Surplus Equipment to Highest Bidder

This Resolution authorizes and approves the sale of two 1997 Autocar Tractors (T5 and T6) to the highest bidder, Gregory McCauley, for the amount of $18,514.

Resolution No. 1982 was MOVED to the Floor by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Dennis Helm. Four in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Bernardini).

Resolution No. 1983 Re: Ratifying, Authorizing and Approving Sale of Surplus Equipment to Highest Bidder;

This Resolution ratifies, authorizes and approves the sale of 30 and 40 cubic yard roll-off containers to the highest bidder, B. Millens and Sons, Inc., for the amount of $12,700.

Resolution No. 1983 was MOVED to the Floor by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Dennis Helm. Four in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Bernardini).

Resolution No. 1984 Re: Authorizing Sale of Surplus Equipment;

This Resolution authorizes and approves the Sale of Surplus Equipment, (1) 1995 GMC Straight Truck, VIN #1GDE6H1P7TJ501704, (1) 1995 Volvo Rear Load Packer, VIN #4V2JCBME5SR849596 and (1) 15-20 Front Loading Commercial Containers, to the highest bidder by Public Bid.

Resolution No. 1984 was MOVED to the Floor by Kevin Roberts and seconded by Dennis Helm. Four in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Bernardini).

Board Notification - Mike Bemis notified the Board that the Private Collection Divestiture was moving quickly and smoothly.

Board Notification - Mike Bemis notified the Board that the Town of Ulster Flood Demolition Project was completed on September 30, 2005, and that he will provide the Board the reports at the next monthly Business Meeting.

Board Notification - Mike Bemis notified the Board that the Fuel Surcharge Implementation was running smoothly and on time. The Board considered implementing the Fuel Surcharge with the Municipalities and the Agency will send a letter (along with Resolution) to implement the fuel surcharge beginning January 1, 2006.

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

None

EXECUTIVE SESSION

MOTION to enter into Executive Session at 4:00pm to discuss (1) Employment History of a certain corporation and (2) Proposed administrative litigation was made by Dennis Helm and seconded by James Craven. Four in favor. None opposed. One absent (Bernardini).

MOTION to enter into Regular Session at 4:37pm was made by Dennis Helm and seconded by James Craven. Four in favor. None opposed. One absent (Bernardini).

ADJOURN

MOTION to Adjourn the October 12, 2005 meeting at 4:38pm was made by James Craven and seconded by Dennis Helm. Four in favor. None opposed. One absent (Bernardini).

The above transcribed Minutes of the October 12, 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