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6 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> February 13, 2017 <br /> APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS: <br /> Catherine Laurent, DPW Director: <br /> Discussion of FY 2018 Permit and Gate Fees: <br /> Increased permit fees and gate fees are recommended at the Transfer Station. The following <br /> options were presented by the Director of Public Works for the Selectmen's consideration; <br /> Option 1 — 100%User/0% Tax Subsidy <br /> 1st Household $168 (previously $130) <br /> 2nd Household $10 (no change) <br /> Single Trip Pass $10 (no change) <br /> Recycling Only $12 ($100%increase) <br /> Option 2—87%User/13% Tax Subsidy <br /> 1st Household $145 (previously $130) <br /> 2nd Household $10 (no change) <br /> Single Trip Pass $10 (no change) <br /> Recycling Only $10 ($100%increase) <br /> Gate Fees: In both Option 1 and Option 2, Mattresses are proposed to be increased by $10 and <br /> Antifreeze $1.40 per gallon. <br /> It is recommended the Board approve Option 1 with the gate fee increases for mattresses and <br /> antifreeze as presented. In Option 1, users would fund 100% of the FYI proposed Transfer <br /> Station budget. It was noted that some operational costs are paid through the DPW budget. This <br /> includes maintenance assumptions and mowing. It was agreed the DPW Director would track <br /> these expenditures to develop true operational costs. <br /> It was suggested the Board move forward to develop an Enterprise Fund which would include all <br /> costs associated to the operation of the Transfer Station. It was agreed the fees should cover the <br /> operational cost of the contract operation. <br /> Discussion followed with respect to recycling and the perception that residents recycle for free. <br /> It was noted the cost to the user has been free. The $12 increase as proposed in user fees would <br /> cover the costs to the Town for recycling. <br /> In considering this proposal, it was determined the DPW Director would obtain additional <br /> information to support the review of a full cost comparison. This would include actual costs for <br /> recycling and trash; tonnage, hauling, disposal and operations at the Transfer Station. Cost <br /> estimates would include the net cost of recycling vs. hauling. It was agreed that bulky waste, <br /> mattresses and tires would not be included in the assumption as fees are charged to cover these <br /> costs. <br />