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credit for their property holdings in preparation for any future cuts. Mr. Barrett inquired whether there <br /> was a bridge available in the event that a compatible use was identified for the site. Colonel Doonan <br /> stated that they would honor the consent of use until the property was off their books. The Chair <br /> inquired whether Mass Development could provide an assurance or document that would allow <br /> continued use since it was unknown when ownership would be transferred. Mr. Hunt suggested the <br /> possibility of a letter from their executives stating that they saw the use as compatible, if a letter of <br /> recommendation was needed for someone looking to utilize the site. Mr. Barrett felt it was important <br /> to be able to offer assurances if someone was committed to operating the facility. Mr. Hunt <br /> emphasized the possibility that a future consent may not include the entire 18 acres as it may have a <br /> co-use but would allow access to the facility. Regarding alternative uses, Colonel Doonan emphasized <br /> that the use would require verification that it would not negatively impact the environment. <br /> Chris Podgurski, from MassCoastal, inquired about co-use and whether it included the facility or the <br /> acreage. Mr. Hunt responded that the building, access and easement belonged to the UCRTS and co- <br /> use would be the flat area and track line. Mr. Podgurski referenced his interest in increasing usage of <br /> the area for lumber, dry cement and road salt and met with Mr. Barrett to identify how he could help <br /> with Bourne's operation. Mr. Podgurski questioned how it would dovetail with the IMA and the <br /> facility and felt it required further consideration since MassDOT had committed $2.5 million to rebuild <br /> the Falmouth rail line, which they would do if rail traffic was developed. Mr. Hunt responded that <br /> MassDOT had asked for their assistance working with the appropriate parties in order to allow <br /> maintenance on the Federal portion of the rail. Mr. Podgurski reiterated that he felt there could be <br /> potential uses such as C&D. Mr. Hunt again stated that Mass Development did not currently control <br /> the land, the rail or the facility so the Air National Guard and the UCRTS would have to be involved <br /> with consent of use. Mr. Jack expressed concern that MassCoastal was speaking to a lot of people <br /> about use of the site but not to the Board of Managers and Mr. Podgurski responded that he felt he <br /> didn't have a reason to speak to the Board. Mr. Podgurski stated that he had been advised to speak to <br /> "key holders" and Mr. Jack noted that the Board of Managers held the consent making them a"key <br /> holder." Mr. Jack further inquired whether he had spoken to any of the communities regarding <br /> potential uses. Mr. Podgurski stated that he had spoken to Bourne because they offered a land fill with <br /> a stream line that could offer a potential use. Mr. Jack pointed out that vehicles would then be entering <br /> and leaving the facility by way of Sandwich Road. Mr. Barrett noted that his conversation with Mr. <br /> Podgurski involved whether Bourne would be interested in locating their C&D to the facility, which he <br /> felt would not affect traffic. Mr. Jack stated that trucks would cross two towns and that Mashpee and <br /> Falmouth would want to weigh in on a change in use or continued use recommending that MassCoastal <br /> would need to reach out to the towns. Mr. Podgurski stated that the rail would be exempt from any <br /> State and local regulations and suggested that the traffic would be negligible. Mr. Jack suggested that <br /> the best solution would be to work cooperatively with the communities. <br /> Review of Proposal from Bourne on Reuse of UCRTS <br /> Chairman Laurent inquired about Bourne's proposal and how it would fit in to the feasibility study. <br /> Mr. Barrett indicated that he had no proposal or desire to expand beyond the UCRTS' current use, but <br /> was seeking to identify something that would be compatible. Mr. Barrett wished to present a well <br /> thought out plan to the Board of Managers. The Chair inquired whether it would be cost effective to <br /> pursue a feasibility study if Bourne and MassCoastal were already pursuing an alternative use. Mr. <br /> Tilton pointed out that Bourne was just one interested party and recommended that all interested <br /> parties should go through a procurement process. <br /> 2 <br />