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

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Chairman Laurent inquired about moving forward and referenced Bourne's interest in a C&D facility. The Chair stated that Bourne had been interested in residuals and inquired about whether the permit could be transferred to C&D. Mr. Scipione responded that they had spoken to DEP, who confirmed that they would be looking for some type of a process at the site for C&D. There was discussion about Bourne working with Champion City. Mr. Cavossa shared his comments regarding C&D on Cape and Bourne reaching their capacity by 9 a.m., requiring travel over the bridge to remove C&D. Mr. Cavossa suggested that there would be savings to transport C&D by rail. Mr. Tilton expressed his interest in hearing from Bourne regarding their proposal. Mr. Cavossa suggested the need for competition and expressed concern about SEMASS or Bourne controlling the entire region. Mr. Scipione suggested that the next step would be for the UCRTS to make a decision regarding whether they would go out with an RFP or accept a proposal from Bourne. The Chair pointed out that they had been waiting to hear from Bourne about their proposal. Mr. Goddard stated that Mr. Barrett was still in discussion with the rail. The Chair inquired about who would address permitting issues should the Board pursue an RFP. Mr. Richards responded that the site had value since it was permitted for solid waste, though there was currently a need for C&D. Mr. Goddard inquired whether a private company would be responsible for investing in improvements or the Towns. Mr. Richards responded that he would recommend issuing an RFP, rather than a bid, since there were improvements needed that would be publicly or privately funded and would allow for greater flexibility among the proposals and offer a more open process. The Chair inquired how Towns would best evaluate the proposals to ensure maximum benefit to the municipalities. Mr. Richards recommended the development of criteria prior to evaluating the proposals. Mr. Jack indicated that C&D seemed to be a better use of the facility, anticipating it to be open to the entire Cape, and adding that there should be some level of return to each of the involved Upper Cape communities. Mr. Jack agreed with the Chair that now was the time for Bourne to weigh in. Mr. Goddard noted that Mr. Barrett was unable to attend today's meeting, but that he would be sharing today's information with him. Mr. Goddard inquired about the RKG page 4 comment regarding a possible tipping fee to the State. Mr. Scipione will follow up on the question for further clarification. Mr. Goddard also inquired about subletting. Mr. Richards responded that the Consent Agreement did not have a provision for the Board to sublet the site so it was anticipated that a public/private partnership would be needed. The Chair noted that Bourne was a member town and suggested the possibility that Bourne serve as the lead as the UCRTS was previously managed. There was discussion about having Bourne present a proposal at the next meeting, sooner rather than later. Mr. Richards stated that the report would be updated, Mr. Jack inquired about the cost for an additional RFP. The Chair responded that she would forward information to Managers regarding the development of an RFP with Weston& Sampson, in the form of an amendment to the current contract. Mr. Tilton again expressed his interest in hearing the Bourne proposal and questioned how Sandwich, or Mashpee, would benefit from contracting with a private entity for C&D since they do not currently accept C&D and questioned how residents would deliver C&D to the facility. Mr. Cavossa suggested that it could be an extension of town transfer stations, particularly if it offered savings to the customer. Mr. Jack expressed concern about increased 3