5/27/2015 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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6 Board of Selectmen Minutes May 27, 2015 Ron San Angelo: (continued) Several successes profiled by Mr. San Angelo while serving in the Town of Hanson includes the institution of the pay-as-you-throw program. Hanson is similar to Mashpee as there is only a transfer station with no curbside collection. The PAYT plan negotiated contracts for hauling and tipping fees. It involved meeting with Waste Zero, the transformation of current transfer station, and the timeline for single stream recycling. The proposal included a timeline, a media plan, educational outreach, and a cost benefit analysis between the different options. The Hanson program cost for bags is $2.00 and $1.25 respectively. The final determination instituted the PAYT program without charging a fee for the transfer station. Mr. San Angelo stated that it was not an easy road, but it has been a tremendous success and a huge savings for the Hanson community. For transparency Mr. San Angelo noted that he holds his own public access show, and invites guests, to educate the public. This was successful in instituting the PAYT. During this time representation from the DEP and from WasteZero were interviewed in the televised program. Mr. San Angelo indicates that he communicates well through public access, and with Facebook, press releases, and radio coverage. The more that people know the better support he would gain. Mr. San Angelo explained the added communication makes it easier for residents to support solutions and provide opinions. Communication is deemed the key. In Hanson, Mr. San Angelo meets regularly with selectmen members on an individual basis to review the goals and objectives. However, it is the full board that makes the final determination. When working in government, everything is by consensus. To relate information at a board meeting is dependent upon the importance and the size of the issue. In daily operations communication with selectmen members can vary to their needs. Mr. San Angelo has an open door policy. Selectmen are able to hold discussion on a one on one basis. The use of email is a good way to communicate. Important issues may warrant direct phone calls. When asked about participating in the budget process. Mr. San Angelo indicated that details are discussed with the finance committee. If a budget is well explained, it generally works well. The goal of Town Meeting is to have consensus, and for all to be consistent in support of the warrant. Mr. San Angelo noted the Town of Hanson town meetings are usually well-attended. When things run smooth, less people attend. Controversy in his opinion tends to drive Town Meetings.