Highway/Solid Waste/Airport Committee
December 4, 2007 - 7:30 am
Present: Dan Tagliente, Chairman; Steve Dafoe, Vice Chairman; Merwin Armstrong, John Daniels, John Steger and Newell Willcox
Others present: Marilyn Brown, Chairman, County Legislature; Scott Schrader, County Administrator; Sandy Price, Legislator, District 19; Katrina Spicer, Secretary to County Administration; Richard Donald Chambers, Superintendent of Highways; Bob Buerkle, Deputy Superintendent of Highways; Eric Mulvihill, WXHC; and Evan Geibel, Cortland Standard
Absent: Tom Hartnett
Mr. Tagliente called the meeting to order at 7:32 a.m.
Mr. Armstrong moved adoption of the minutes of the November 13, 2007 meeting; seconded by Mr. Daniels. All members voting in favor; none opposed; minutes approved as printed.
SUGGESTED LEGISLATIVE REVIEW:
**The following items have been noted as items for suggested Legislative Review by the Chairman of the Highway Committee. These items are also noted with ** and in bold print.
RESOLUTIONS:
1.
** Authorize Project and accept New York State Aviation Grant to Design
and Construct T-Hangars during 2008 – Mr. Armstrong moved adoption;
seconded by Mr. Willcox. Mr. Buerkle explained that this is in regards to a New York
State Grant for T-Hangar design and construction.
He added that the figures have been changed and he had sent over a
revised version. Mr. Buerkle
explained that the difference in the local share would be an increase of $500.
Mr. Tagliente expressed that he believes the County should go ahead
with this because the last T-Hangar project the County had to pay the full
shot. He added that these would
fill up and nearly eliminate the waiting list.
Mr. Buerkle agreed with Mr. Tagliente.
Mr. Tagliente inquired if this would put the County Airport at a
break-even level in regards to Budget. Mr.
Buerkle explained that this should bring the County Airport to a better than
break-even level. Mr. Willcox inquired if the new T-Hangar spaces would be
rented. Mr. Buerkle explained
that they would. Mr. Chambers
reminded the Committee members that the revenue would not hit the budget until
2009. Mr. Willcox inquired if the
same builder would be used for this project as the last T-Hangar project.
Mr. Buerkle expressed that this would need to go out for bid.
All members present voting in favor; none opposed; revised
resolution approved.
2.
** Authorize Supplement Agreement/New York State McLean Road &
McLean Road Extension (P.I.N. – 3753.70) – Mr. Daniels moved adoption;
seconded by Mr. Willcox. Mr.
Chambers explained that this is for an overlay project which was completed
last year. He added that at that
time 80% Federal funding was received. He
further explained that additional New York State funding was applied for and
that this resolution is required to obtain the 15% NYSDOT funding.
Mr. Chambers explained that this 15% New York State Aid is to fund this
project, which is already completed. Committee
members discussed where this money would go.
Mr. Chambers expressed that he believed the money would be used to pay
off the monies borrowed for the project.
Mr. Willcox inquired if the County had any discretion with this
$79,000. Mr. Schrader expressed
that there was no discretion for this money.
All members present voting in favor; none opposed; resolution
approved.
3.
** Create Project/Transfer Funds, Daisy Hollow Road Project – Mr.
Willcox moved adoption; seconded by Mr. Armstrong.
Mr. Chambers explained that he and Mr. Tagliente went out and looked at
the slope failure. He explained that they would like to do a more permanent
repair to this area than what has been done in past years. He explained that he would like to transfer money for this
project. Mr. Chambers discussed
the plans for the work to be completed; mill material, hot materials,
resetting the rail and drainage work. Chairman
Brown inquired about the affect this will have on other projects.
Mr. Chambers explained that money from the estimated budgeted cost of
the McGraw/Marathon project would be used towards this project.
He explained that the funds budgeted for these projects were just
estimated amounts and plans can be adjusted on this project.
Mr.
Willcox inquired if Mr. Chambers had discussed this with Mr. Ross.
Mr. Chambers stated that he had not.
Mr. Tagliente expressed that they have looked at this and it could
cause problems if left unattended. He
discussed the work to be done and that it will likely last about five years.
He further discussed this is a less expensive project than the previous
one discussed for this are. Ms.
Price expressed that this is a practical solution and is a great deal less
expensive than the alternative project. She
expressed a sincere thank you for the Highway Committee’s work on this.
All members present voting in favor; none opposed; resolution
approved.
4.
** Authorize Minimum Tip Fee, County Landfill – Mr. Daniels moved
adoption; seconded by Mr. Armstrong. Mr.
Chambers discussed the accuracy of the scales at the Landfill being with 20
pounds. He also discussed the
need for compliance with New York State Law.
Mr. Tagliente explained that Mr. Chambers has looked at alternative
solutions including purchasing a new scale.
Mr. Willcox inquired if this would bring in new revenue.
Mr. Tagliente explained that it would not.
Mr. Chambers explained and discussed the average minimum weight prices
for the average residential customer. All
members present voting in favor; none opposed; resolution approved.
RECYCLING
5. Award Contract, Recycling Broker – Mr. Armstrong moved adoption; seconded by Mr. Daniels. Mr. Chambers explained that this is for the broker at the Recycling Center. He added that this has been done since 2005 and this was the only company to submit a bid. He also expressed that he feels this company does a very good job marketing our recyclables and believes they receive the best price for them. Mr. Willcox inquired if this broker receives any additional income where he sends it. Mr. Chambers expressed that he did not know. All members present voting in favor; none opposed; resolution approved.
DISCUSSIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Dafoe made a motion to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Mr. Armstrong. Mr. Tagliente adjourned the meeting at 7:49 a.m.