Excused:   D. Kiefer, Chair, P. Penniman

Staff:         J. Wood, County Attorney; KarenFuller, Legislative Support Staff

Legislators:  D. Winch

Call to Order

 G. Totman, Vice Chair, called the meeting to order at 4:50.m.

Appointment

 It was MOVED by Ms. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Proto.  A brief discussion regarding the advisory board's need to remain active took place.  It was noted that the County had determined to keep this advisory board continuous during the period suggested by the State Department of Environmental Conservation for monitoring purposes.  A voice vote resulted unanimously to recommend the following appointment to the full Legislature for consideration:

Hillview Road Landfill Citizens Advisory Committee
Brian B. Eden -  At-large representative; term expires December 31, 2008

RESOLUTION NO. 267 - AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO CONTRACT WITH ADVANTAGE ENERGY, INC., FOR ELECTRICITY AND AUTHORIZING THE INCLUSION OF ANY     POLITICAL SUBDIVISION WITHIN THE STATE TO PARTICIPATE

 MOVED by Ms. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Proto, and unanimously approved by voice vote of members present to recommend the following resolution to the full Legislature for approval:

 WHEREAS, the County currently receives electricity through a contract obtained pursuant to a bid by the Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance (“MEGA”), and
 WHEREAS, the contract will soon terminate, and
 WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 221 of 2004 the County authorized MEGA to release a bid for electric power on behalf of the County, and
 WHEREAS, Advantage Energy, Inc., was the lowest responsible bidder, and
 WHEREAS, Section 408-a of the County Law authorizes the County to include in any purchase contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, authorization permitting any political subdivision in the State to participate, and
 WHEREAS, the County desires the participation of other political subdivisions in the electric contract, and
 WHEREAS, rules regarding the terms by which other political subdivisions participate have been established, now therefore be it
 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Consumer and Community Affairs Committee, That the County Administrator is authorized to enter into a purchase contract with Advantage Energy, Inc.,
 RESOLVED, further, That all political subdivisions within the State are authorized to participate in the contract awarded as a result of the bid.
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Adjournment

 The meeting adjourned at 4:56 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Karen Fuller, Deputy Clerk