1/13/2016 UPPER CAPE REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Minutes

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W. Tilton referenced page 3-2 regarding a MassDQT project on hold and Mr. Scipione responded that it was unclear information provided by the rail. Mr. Tilton also inquired about renewable energy options at the site. Mr. Scipione responded that the matrix was a tool, focusing on market demand, adding that there was a huge demand for renewable energy, but that there were some limitations at the site due to the need for capital improvements. In addition, ownership of the land was not yet determined and would make it a less desirable option for energy development teams. Mr. Tilton inquired about RKG's reference to the Board's relinquishment of control to a private entity in Appendix F on page 4 and Mr. Scipione responded that he believed that it referenced relinquishing operational control of the property if it was purchased, and a new agreement drafted. Mr. Goddard emphasized that it would need to be clear that it was relinquishing operational control. Mr. Richards reiterated that the Board would be the owner of the land lease. Mr. Tilton referenced salt storage and stated that the Sandwich Town Planner needed look further into the zoning of the site and whether it was in the water resource area. Mr. Jack questioned the inset image of Figure 2 and the legend regarding Zone 2 delineations and recommended that it be shown on the map. Mr, Jack also expressed concern about whose water protection areas would be impacted. Mr. Scipione responded that the UCRTS site was surrounded by water resource overlay and was a Sandwich water resource protected area. He further explained that Zone 2 was depicted in a separate map, but that the lines were similar between the two. Mr. Tilton confirmed that he would be verifying the information. Chairman Laurent inquired whether salt storage was allowed in the water resource overlay district and Mr. Tilton responded that he believed transferring on the same day would be ok but it could not be stored in the district. Mr. Segura referenced the inset in Figure 2, noting that the property map showing the consent to UCRTS, showed a portion of the property in the area in question. Mr. Scipione confirmed that the property line was not defined, but would be added. Mr. Richards confirmed that the figure would be updated to provide better clarification. There was further discussion regarding the zones and it was agreed by all Managers that the maps needed to be merged to provide better clarity. Mr. Tilton's final comment was that Figure 3 depicted the UCRTS in the wrong location. Mr. Jack referenced page 2-1, Item#7 stating that text should be corrected to read MassCoastal Railroad. Additionally, the diagram on page 2-3 had no legend or reference. Mr. Scipione responded that he would investigate it further. At the bottom of page 3-1, Mr. Jack inquired about the statement of what was working and recommended usage of the word operational. Mr. Scipione responded with the example of the scale which was operational but was deteriorating and past its useful life. There was some discussion regarding use of the site as a commuter rail and Ms. Rooney added that there had been a study regarding Steamship Authority usage for remote parking, but that it was not viable. Ms. Rooney inquired about the appraisal, noting that there was no reference to the building or site improvements. Mr. Scipione responded that the official appraisal would require knowing the use of the facility. Mr. Jack pointed out that there was no land ownership so the building would need to be demolished, and equipment could be removed. Ms. Rooney reported that the final report was needed in order to meet the deadline for the DLTA grant. Mr. Jack referenced the consent agreement that could be null after 9 years and that the underground fuel tank could be mothballed for 2 years, when the State would require removal, Mr. Segura announced that Colonel Doonan would likely be named the future Wing Commander. 2