2/22/2016 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Board of Selectmen Minutes February 22, 2016 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Report of the Waste Management Committee: (continued) Recommendation to Not Implement the PAYT at this time: By a vote of 6-2, the Waste Management Committee recommended the PAYT not be implemented at this time. The Board of Selectmen agreed to revisit this topic for consideration as a ballot referendum. Recommendation to Establish an Enterprise Fund for the Transfer Station:, The Board of Selectmen agreed to further review this recommendation. Recommendation to Continue Education on the Benefits of Recycling: Recommendation to Increase the Signage at the Transfer Station: It was suggested that added signage with bold lettering further define the benefits of recycling and the costs associated to the disposal of waste be incorporated at the Transfer Station site to promote awareness. In addition new initiatives to educate the public, and staff members was recommended to be included in the recycling campaign. Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to continue the Education program, and further develop new methods to educate on the beneFts of recycling including defining costs associated to the disposal of bulky waste. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Opposed, none Recommendation to explore option to maintain a Dual System with Status Ono: Withdrawn: There was not action with respect to this regard. PAYT — Possible Ballot Referendum: Discussion followed with respect to studying this matter for one-year to further define operational costs and savings before re -presenting the PAYT ballot question to the voters. Waste Management Committee member Andrew McKelvey suggested the PAYT be considered as a binding referendum with adequate education prior to putting this decision before the voters. It was agreed the Town would digest this information, and revisit this matter again in early March.