MINUTES
OTHERS: C.E.’s Office: Bill Randolph, Ingrid Bent; Budget Dept.: Kate Carrano; DOT: Larry Salley, Harry Stanton; Airport: Joel Russell, Peter Scherrer; Law Dept.: Alan Scheinkman, Jim Robertson, Rachel Noe; BOL: Chris Chang, Robert J. Boland, Tina Seckerson
Chairman Wishnie called the meeting to order at 2:15 p.m.
DISCUSSION:
MINUTES:
On motion of Legislator Carsky, seconded by Legislator Young, the motion to approve the Minutes of March 20, 2000 was carried by a vote of.
A&C CALENDAR:
Airport Remediation: Item 31: A&C Calendar of 3/23/00:
· $2.5 million subject to future appropriation. As a result of environmental work and studies done, concerns were reported to the DEC and they worked with DOT for remediation. This is an agreed plan of action.
· In the areas where they think there was a spill there might not have been.
· There may be some non-County sources of money as they may be going after some of the people who operated those areas so there may be no impact on the tax levy.
· Don’t yet know extent of problem or remediation that might be necessary.
· The difference between this and the storm damage is with storm damage they had a list, scope and cost estimates of the damage.
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS
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· Mr. Kaplowitz stated that groundwater testing will be discussed at the environment Committee meeting being held tomorrow. He asked if there has been coordination between dealing with these spills and the consultants, if in fact they are even aware of these spills. Commissioner Salley stated that they are aware, in fact this derives from their studies. Mr. Scheinkman stated the consultants did the study and found the spills. Once the spills are found the DEC has to be notified. DEC has the right to immediately issue an order. Because County reported spill and is working cooperatively with the DEC, the DEC has worked out a remediation plan with the County.
· According to Mr. Scheinkman, although no one knows for sure at this moment, it is believed that the spills are from the gas station that was removed. If it is from the gas station and not jet fuel it is a far smaller problem.
· According to Mrs. Carrano, no disbursements against $2.5 million could be made until a either new capital budget is approved with a new project in it or a capital project amendment is approved by 12 votes of the Board of the Legislators this year and bonding authorization is put in place.
· Based on the description this obligates the County to no expenditures other than the $185,000 from non-recurring.
· This is a site specific remediation plan (not a remediation plan for entire Airport)
A&C Calendar for 3/30/00:
A&C Calendar for 3-30-00 was distributed. All questions are to be directed to Mr. Boland.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further items for discussion, on motion of Legislator Stewart-Cousins, seconded by Legislator Noto, the meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m.