10/7/2015 UPPER CAPE REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Minutes

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s down. Testing occurs throughout the year and Mr. Rowland stated that the site was one of their busiest. Mr. Rowland clarified that they were seeking to repave two courses totaling 320'x150'. Ms. Rooney inquired about the status of the appraisal and the type of renewable energy being considered. Mr. Scipione responded that solar was considered as a source of renewable energy and Mr. Richards noted that the appraisal would occur once an alternate use was identified. Mr. Jack inquired whether the existing building would be used for salt storage to which Mr. Richards responded that it would be a separate facility. The consultants were seeking feedback from the Board. The Chair agreed with the findings regarding C&D, adding that Mashpee had a need for a C&D location. The Chair also liked the idea of the other proposed uses in order to utilize other areas of the site not needed by the UCRTS. Mr. Tilton agreed if C&D was identified as the greatest need. Mr. Tilton also expressed his preference that salt storage be considered based on the challenges faced by Cape towns during the last winter. Mr. Jack expressed concern about C&D and its future, and the need for transfer and recovery, and increasing costs. Mr. Jack agreed with salt storage but would require more information to consider solar. Mr. Jack then asked about the timeline to which Mr. Richard recommended continued discussion with Bourne over the next few months, noting that an RFP process would likely take approximately 6 months. In the meantime, Mr. Richards recommended considering short term alternatives such as salt storage. It was requested that Weston& Sampson email their presentation to the Board of Managers. Mr. Barrett confirmed that he would be in touch with Weston& Sampson and the rail. Mr. Goddard inquired whether the Board had the legal authority to subcontract to a private entity. Mr. Richards responded that other agreements were considered and there was no provision to allow subletting. The Chair recommended inquiring further while continuing discussions with Bourne. Mr. Hunt stated that with the Consent Agreement, it was likely that as long as the military benefitted from operation of the facility they would be in agreement. The Chair inquired whether there was a benefit to pursuing an appraisal. Mr. Richards agreed that it would not be useful except for a new use or if the Board was looking to divest. Ms. Rooney noted that the appraisal was part of the Scope of Work so would need to be completed at some point. It was agreed that there would be additional meetings with Bourne to discuss the matter further, including conversations with the Rail. Discussion of Use of Property for Winer Salt Storage John Pearson of Saltine Warrior, Inc. was present to discuss his interest in providing salt to towns on Cape Cod. The Chair confirmed that bids had been submitted and results forwarded to towns, Mr. Pearson's bid was the lowest received. Mr. Pearson introduced himself, adding that he also worked with MassCoastal and Iowa Pacific. Mr. Pearson described his business designed to provide road salt to the Cape utilizing the rail. Bids have been submitted for one shipload of 25,000 tons of road salt delivered to New Bedford. Mr. Pearson confirmed that he was the low bidder for Bourne, Sandwich, Mashpee, Falmouth and Dennis. W. Pearson has acquired a contract with a company in Connecticut who will have the salt delivered by ship to New Bedford. There was some concern regarding whether the company met the required qualifications, to which Mr. Pearson confirmed that three references have been listed by way of the company in Connecticut. Mr. Pearson added that he had an alternative agreement with Gallo Construction who could receive up to 1,000 tons of salt. Benefits to the Cape and the Rail were substantial, resulting in a savings this year of$96,000 for the five towns. 3