7/20/2016 UPPER CAPE REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Minutes

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certain position, it could be worked out with benefits to all. Mr. Jack referenced the wording in Saltine Warrior's proposal about a joint Barnstable County bid for 2016/2017. Mr, Pearson stated that a successful bid would accelerate use of the site but that he could wait until 2019 to bid, unless Barnstable County allows successful bidding sooner. Mr. Tilton stated that he found the reuse of rail appealing, due to the reduced costs of salt and inquired about the likelihood of the State making improvements and the time frame. Mr. Pearson responded that it was highly likely as others had also requested the improvements, along with the potential for improving traffic on the MassCoastal railroad and improvements at the Fall River marine terminal. Mr. Pearson estimated costs at each location at approximately $1 million each. Mr. Hunt responded that MADOT had indicated an interest in preparing the line prior to the UCRTS shutting down. Mr. Hunt felt that they would not do so until there was a reason to complete the repairs, but that the DOT was interested in keeping the rail available. Mr. Hunt added that the Army National Guard would be taking over the property and would want to maintain the rail line. W. Barrett referenced the MassCoastal letters to haulers stating that the rail would be paid for and that vendors would not have to pay. Mr. Segura stated that it was in the rail's best interest to ensure that the rail was operable, Mr. Pearson stated that 76,000 tons of salt represented 760 rail cars of salt, which was 2 1/z times the volume of MSW out of the UCRTS, which would yield many benefits such as limiting traffic on the roads. 1:30 p.m. Recycling Solutions, LLC Attendees for the Recycling Solutions team were introduced including Chris Carney, Michael Mowbray, David Murphy and Mike Martin, Tighe&Bond and Chris Podgurski, Mass Coastal Railroad, Mr. Carney provided his extensive background in MSW and recycling, including experience working with the rail. Mr. Mowbray also shared his background in the business and the development of Recycling Solutions in 2008 in an effort to divert as much as possible from landfill or incineration. W. Mowbray referenced their proposal and intent to be up and running as soon as possible by offering phases of operation. In phase I, the existing building would be used for C&D and MSW, transporting the material off site by truck. If hauling only C&D residual waste, Mr. Mowbray estimated a maximum of 24 truckloads per day with shipping by rail. Phase II would operate the existing transfer station for C&D and MSW, trucking C&D waste by trailer to a processer, but bringing back residual waste to maximize the 38 trucks allowed by permitting. The existing building would not be large enough so a temporary structure would be installed on site, on the asphalt patch, to be used for C&D only. Recycling Solutions could use the structure elsewhere at the end of their five year contract. Loading would occur inside of the building. Mr. Mowbray stated that the C&D and MSW being trucked off site would be dependent on what the market could bear. Mr. Mowbray stated that it would be difficult to be financially viable dealing only with MSW so it would be necessary to diversify with residual waste to meet the 89,000 ton a year permit capacity. Other markets that were considered included salt, lumber, recycling and other commodities. Mr. Mowbray identified propane as the number one product that was sought after for the Cape. Regarding permitting, Mr. Murphy, serving as a consultant, developed a timeline for the permitting process. Mr. Murphy felt that Phase 1 could be operational mid to late November. Mr. Murphy noted that DEP would scrutinize and inspect permit requests due to waste bans. Phase 11, storing C&D residuals and railing out of state would likely be operational in September 2017, Mr. Mowbray stated that Phase I and Phase II were interchangeable. Mr. Mowbray distributed copies of Recycling 3