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9 Board of Selectmen Minutes January 22,2001 I COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE: Board of Health—Transfer Station Operations: The Board of Health requested clarification with respect to the authority, which directs the daily operations, duties, administration and maintenance of the Transfer Station. As per the Selectmen's joint meeting with the Board of Health held on July 10, 2000, the issue of the Transfer Station management possibly being brought under the Town's administration through the Department of Public Works was discussed. It was agreed that both Boards' would work towards familiarizing themselves with the operation and set July 1, 2001 as the deadline to work towards making the transition. It was further agreed that the Board of Selectmen would continue to oversee the contract and funds associated with the Transfer Station operation, with the Board of Health overseeing the day to day tasks. Board of Health—Transfer Station/Landfill Engineering Services: The Board of Health has recommended that Green Seal Environmental perform professional engineering services for environmental monitoring and inspection of the Transfer Station/Landfill for fiscal year 2002. In response, the Board of Selectmen agreed to develop a Request for Proposal(RFP) for Landfill Engineering Services, Monitoring and Inspection to obtain a more competitive bid. Transfer Station—Draft Policy Emergency Procedures/Closure: The Selectmen agreed to develop policy with respect to emergency procedures and related closure of the Town Transfer Station. The matter will be reviewed with the general contractor handling the daily operations. As a result of a recent storm, debris was deposited in areas outside of the Transfer Station due to the closure. Costs associated to the clean up as well as Monday holidays and Tuesday closures will be further reviewed.