3/11/2015 UPPER CAPE REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Minutes

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Board of Managers Upper Cape Regional Transfer Station Meeting Minutes March 11, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. Mashpee Town Hall Mashpee: Catherine Laurent, Chairman Falmouth: John Elliott Sandwich: Paul Tilton Bourne: Dan Barrett, Phil Goddard (alt.) Otis: Chris Segura Present: Chairman Catherine Laurent, Paul Tilton, Chris Segura, Dan Barrett,Phil Goddard Also Present: Ray Jack—Director, Falmouth Public Works; Colonel Virginia Doonan-102 Intelligence Wing; Paul Rendon—Joint Base Cape Cod; Sharon Rooney, Patty Daley—Cape Cod Commission; Carter Hunt—Mass Development; Louis Gallo—Gallo Construction; Christopher Podgurski—MassCoastal; Rich O'Connor—SEMAS S Absent: John Elliott CALL TO ORDER The meeting was opened by Chairman Laurent at 8:09 a.m. with a quorum. NEW BUSINESS Discussion with Mass Development on Reuse of the UCRTS Property Carter Hunt of Mass Development confirmed that they would be interested in continued development of the site in order to maintain the viability of the railhead, and expressed their preference that the site continue as a transfer station. MassCoastal had also expressed interest in the end of the railhead, located at the site of the UCRTS, but Mr. Hunt did not see that as mutually exclusive. The Air National Guard had initiated the excess process, of which the land was owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It was expected that the parcel would return to the State if the military had no additional need for it. Mr. Hunt indicated that the Army was interested in the rail area for mobilization purposes, but not in the UCRTS consent area. Mr. Hunt noted that the Military Bond Bill allowed Mass Development to buy the Joint Base Cape Cod land from DCAM for $1 in order to maintain the installation and activities. Mr. Hunt did not see the need to terminate the consent agreement while identifying an alternative use. Another area nearby that may be excessed offered potential increased rail viability. Mr. Hunt emphasized that they were not seeking commercial development opportunities but industries such as non-profits, universities, WHOI/MBL type opportunities or defense opportunities that would support the military installation, such as incubator spaces. Mr. Hunt noted that they were also looking at wastewater treatment in the future. Chairman Laurent inquired whether there would be any issue in signing a new consent with Mass Development. Mr. Hunt did not see an issue if a compatible use was identified for the facility. Mr. Hunt stated that MassCoastal had inquired about using the site to remove demolition debris by rail, which he considered a compatible use. Mr. Goddard inquired about length of time for the process and Mr. Hunt responded that he hoped it would be less than 3 years. He noted that the preliminary work had been completed and that the UCRTS' 18 acres had been well defined and the groundwork was complete. Colonel Doonan stated that they would be happy to provide updates about the process, which they hope moves as quickly as possible. Mr. Hunt agreed that the Commonwealth also did not wish for the properties to languish, and wanted to remove the parcels from the military in order to gain 1