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Mr. Cavossa responded with his plans that they would first use the site for their own materials. <br />Once volumes have been determined, he would then open the site to local contractors for small <br />quantities of construction and demolition (C&D) debris. Mr. Cavossa was not interested in <br />trailering long distance. <br />Mr. Jack agreed that his interpretation of the price proposal was that it was "and." Mr. Jack <br />inquired about Mr. Cavossa's proposal for a fixed fee. Mr. Cavossa responded that his fixed fee <br />would be $5,000 per month. Mr. Cavossa stated that he would be dealing with the same material <br />that the UCRTS was dealing with. Mr. Jack felt that it should be both a fixed fee and <br />performance fee, with negotiable numbers to benefit both parties. Mr. Cavossa indicated that he <br />had other expenses to consider, such as the scale, and incurring costs with no guarantees for the <br />long term. <br />Mr. Goddard suggested consideration of the other price proposals. The Chair stated that if the <br />Board was unhappy with the negotiations, they could move on to the other proposals. Mr. Tilton <br />also stated that he interpreted the price proposal to be "and," adding that it was important to <br />compare apples to apples and possibly consider the other proposals. Mr. Cavossa inquired about <br />the other price proposals but Mr. Richard confirmed that the information was not available until <br />after negotiations. There was further discussion regarding the price proposal and whether it was <br />"and" or "or." Mr. Cavossa stated that he wished it was clearer because he would have lowered <br />the rent and per ton fee. <br />Chairman Laurent requested more details about Cavossa's proposed plan. Mr. Cavossa <br />discussed his 90 day timeline, including repairs and updates to the facility and equipment. <br />Sunny Farms would be the end site location for C&D. Mr. Cavossa referenced challenges he has <br />encountered with Covanta and suggested the possibility of identifying an alternate end disposal <br />site, using rail. Mr. Cavossa stated that State Police activities would not interfere with his <br />operation and added that he had been in discussion with Saltine Warrior about the possibility of <br />working together. Mr. Cavossa confirmed that municipal solid waste (MSW) would be the <br />initial product in the facility, first from Cavossa, then local communities. Mr. Cavossa felt that <br />C&D would be allowable in the current permit. There was discussion about the Board of <br />Managers applying for a C&D permit. Mr. Crowley stated that there were three pathways to the <br />goal to include, a presumptive approval from DEP for a change of operation, operation for large <br />handling at 89,000 tons per year or small handling. Mr. Crowley inquired whether the Board's <br />preference was to ultimately operate for C&D only, if they had to choose between that and <br />MSW. <br />Mr. Cavossa described his map of the site and areas of usage and his operation and maintenance <br />plan. Chairman Laurent stated that facility improvements would be owed by the UCRTS and <br />Mr. Cavossa inquired about more costly improvements over the amount of $50,000. The Chair <br />responded that the agreement would include language to address and develop a process for costly <br />projects. The Chair inquired about gates and the type of trucks used at the site. Mr. Cavossa <br />responded that he wished to add a gate at the entrance, as well as signage. Mr. Cavossa added <br />that he would use front and rear load trucks, including route collection trucks for MSW. Mr. <br />Cavossa anticipated using roll off trucks once permitted for C&D, with cans stored at the facility. <br />2 <br />