3/14/2016 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Board of Selectmen Minutes March 14, 2016 Discussion of Transfer Station Fee Increases, Catherine Laurent: At their February 22, 2016 meeting the Board of Selectmen reviewed the Report of the Waste Management Committee and recommendations regarding the disposal of waste along with initiatives to increase recycling. With increased costs, Catherine Laurent, Director of Public Works reviewed proposed options under consideration for the operation of the Transfer Station. The Town does not currently require a sticker for recycling. Those using the Transfer Station are required to show proof of residency or property ownership to recycle. There has not been an increase in recycling, and there have been reports of abuse with regards to recycling. The Town at present pays to recycle and approximately 25% of the Transfer Station budget is funded by the Town. The options under consideration impose a minimal fee for recycling to offset costs. Option 1 presents a 25% tax subsidy with a $5 recycling sticker fee. The cost includes a $129 permit fee for the I" household, and the 2"d household fee is $10. Single trip passes are $10 for each trip. In Option 2 the Transfer Station permit is $174 for the IS` household. The second household, single trip passes and recycling fees are the same as in Option 1. In Option 3 the permit fee is $171 for the ls` household. The second household remains at $10 per sticker, and the single trip passes are $10. In this option the recycling fee increases to $16. hi Option 4, the ls` household permit fee is $177, a low income fee is presented for $60, and the 2"d household and single trip passes would cost $10 with the recycling fee at $16 per sticker. In the Town of Barnstable approximately 2% if their household permits sales are for low income households. With approval of a financial aid application, a low income sticker in Barnstable is $72. Currently Mashpee charges $119 for a Transfer Station sticker for the I` household. The second household sticker costs $10, and individual trip passes cost $10 each. Recycling is offered at no charge. At the last meeting, the Board of Selectmen discussed studying this matter for a period of one-year to further define actual costs and savings. It was recommended the Board defer this matter for one-year to obtain true figures before setting policies. This includes action regarding the PAYT program. Ms. Laurent indicated the Town removes waste from dumpsters at all Town buildings, schools, beaches, parks and roadside debris. However, it is not deemed significant in terms of waste. It was reported there are administrative costs to oversee the operations, and all funding derives from the DPW operating budget.