5/26/2015 UPPER CAPE REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Minutes

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Mr. Richard wished to find out about any site reuse ideas already discussed. Ms. Rooney summarized the JLUS Study in 2005, updated in 2013, regarding its focus on the potential of shared services with the military. Ms. Rooney noted that one recommendation was to conduct a feasibility study since the transfer station was closing and there was interest in identifying potential reuses and offered her availability should there be any questions about JL.US, Mr. Pulitzer inquired about the types of reuses considered and Ms. Rooney responded that there was discussion during workshops with community leaders, military and Cape officials. Colonel Doonan stated that the military had no specific purpose for the site but indicated that it was an asset that needed to be maintained, particularly for the Army if needed for mobilization. Mr. Scipione referenced the scope, noting that there were a lot of opportunities related to solid waste due to the DEP permit, as well as anaerobic digestion, lumber and salt. Mr. Scipione inquired how suggestions were identified in an effort to better evaluate their feasibility. Chairman Laurent responded that the commodities had been brought to the Board from MassCoastal as an opportunity, but that nothing had come out of the suggestion. Ms. Rooney indicated that Carter Hunt of Mass Development had suggested salt and Lumber and Colonel Doonan suggested that salt may have been recommended to be eligible for KICK money by providing a regional storage facility. Mr. Barrett reported that Bourne had signed a lease with Harvest Power and was working on the permitting process. Mr. Richard inquired about issues related to abutters or related to traffic concerns. The Chair responded that there had been concerns expressed regarding impact to roadways, particularly with Falmouth. Mr. Richard also inquired about sludge and Mr. Jack responded that Falmouth had a hauler that transported it out of state. Regarding the schedule, Mr. Scipione referenced the 12 week schedule that would bring the study results into August. Mr. Scipione inquired about legal documentation, The Chair confirmed that the agreement with MassCoastal expired when the agreement with SEMASS expired, and offered to forward a copy of the prior agreement. Regarding the IMA, the Chair stated that the consent had been referenced in the proposed draft IMA. Mr. Segura provided the background regarding the consent agreement which was a consent of use of the property from the Air Force/Air National Guard to the UCRTS, with permission also granted from the State of Massachusetts. Colonel Doonan explained that the parcel was currently on the ANG books but had been added to a Declaration of Excess. The consent would be in place until another agency took over the property, but it was thought that the property would be returned to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to be developed by Mass Development. Mr. Pulitzer inquired about the ownership of improvements and Mr. Jack responded that the structure and equipment were included in the IMA. It was emphasized that all uses of the site must be compatible with the Base and an environmental impact study would be needed. Colonel Doonan suggested that it was unlikely the buildings would be required to be removed. Mr. Scipione inquired about other restrictions to be considered as they reviewed the possibility of alternative uses of the site. Mr. Jack encouraged the team to think outside the box for the site, centrally located on the upper Cape and beneficial to the communities and the Base. Mr. Jack referenced a competing interest with Bourne and a landfill with a finite life expectancy as well as the possibility of a joint benefit. Mr. Barrett responded that Bourne was looking not to compete but to coexist in order to benefit all. Mr. Barrett added that, with contractual obligations, capacity at Bourne would be available at least until December 31, 2022. Mr. Goddard inquired whether the appraisal would include control of the entire 18 acre site and Mr. Pulitzer responded that it would be based on the use options, the land would be 2