1. Extend Service of Recycling Roll Off Containers Contract, Highway Department/ Recycling – Mr. Chambers explained that when the contract was written with Recycle America, there was a two-month extension clause built in should the Recycling Center not be up and functioning. This extension should cover us until the Recycling Center opens. Mr. Tagliente moved adoption; seconded by Mr. Armstrong. All members voting in favor; none opposed; motion adopted.

1. MH-1 Lease – Mr. Buerkle sent the advertisement out yesterday, with a bid opening of December 22, 2004. Previously we had advertised in the Cortland Standard and posted fliers at the airport. Mr. Allen asked if there is interest in advertising this in other publications. In the previous bid for the lease, the current occupant exercised the right of first refusal in his current lease. The County Attorney has advised that the right of first refusal may not hold up, however, to prevent a delay in further leases, it would be best to re-advertise and offer a one-year lease. This is what is being done. Mr. Elston asked if we could get a list of FBO’s and send them notification. Mr. Buerkle indicated that we probably could, but he reminded the committee that this is for MH-1 only. Next year, we will be advertising for the three hangars. Does the committee want to cast that wide of a net for a one-year lease. Mr. Armstrong asked which leases were the same. Mr. Allen believes that MH-1 and MH-2 are the only ones. He does not believe that MH-3 is the same with the right of first refusal clause. Mr. Allen asked if we want to invest more money to advertise in an aviation publication. Do we want to spend the time and postage to notify the FBO’s in the area. The consensus of the committee is to advertise in the Cortland Standard and notify the area FBO’s.

2. Disposal of Tires – Mr. Chambers indicated that the amnesty day is set in the spring. The Highway Department has a stockpile of tires from their department and those that they pick up from along the road. Mr. Chambers is proposing that the Highway Department be able to take them to the landfill for disposal at no charge. Consensus of the committee is that this is fine.

3. Permit for the Landfill – Mr. Chambers indicated that there are some things that need to be updated, such as the Solid Waste Management plan. They will need to be completed in the next few months. Mr. Chambers is asking to hire Barton & Logudice from the current line in the budget to have them complete the required document. Mr. Chambers in awaiting for a cost estimate from B & L. There was $50,000 or $60,000 in the 2004 budget for these services, so funding is available, as Mr. Chambers does not anticipate that this will be a major expenditure. Consensus of the committee is that it is fine to hire B & L.

4. Mr. Buerkle reported that the South Main Street project started on Tuesday. Phase I should be done today, with paving in place. Phase 2 will shift the traffic to the north. There may be some water line relocation required by the City Water Board. We should be across that intersection, if all goes well, by tomorrow afternoon. This is the tie-in for the northerly half of the project for the storm sewer and sanitary sewer. The City has been available and cooperative. The Water Board and CPD have both been helpful. Everything is going well. Contractor is doing a good job.

The meeting adjourned at 7:52 a.m.

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