12/12/2017 UPPER CAPE REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Minutes

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DEP to accept other vehicles but they stated that they first wanted to monitor recycling figures over a two month period. Mr. Cavossa stated that the recycling numbers were very high with their own material and explained the benefits of sorting their own material. Numbers were likely to change with more mixed loads. Mr. Cavossa noted that the building was small. Mr. Cavossa confirmed that their rail partner from Ohio was happy with the content they were receiving. Mr. Cavossa was hopeful that he would be allowed to accept material from other places, adding that the member towns would be approached first with a C&D rate, if allowed. Mr. Cavossa reported that GreenSeal had been on site for visits and trainings. Chairman Laurent confirmed that, up to this point, all materials had been Cavossa based and Mr. Cavossa agreed. The Chair summarized.her understanding of DEP's permit allowing MSW from others but C8&D, up to 100 tons per day, from Cavossa only and inquired whether a modification would be needed. Mr, Cavossa responded that he believed DEP first wanted to see how his recycling numbers performed. A letter to proceed had been received to accept Cavossa materials. Mr. Cavossa discussed the benefits of utilizing the rail. Mr. Cavossa confirmed that C&D was being railed to Ohio and the Chair inquired whether there was a minimum number of cars required. Mr. Cavossa responded that it was based on the anticipated number of tons per month or per year. Presently, Mr. Cavossa indicated that they were moving% of one car per week for C&D and two cars per day for MSW. The train schedule had been on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule. Mr. Cavossa referenced John Elliott and his efforts to encourage Mr. Cavossa to move forward, and inquired about the possibility of renaming the facility to the John S. Elliott Upper Cape Resource Recovery Facility, as a tribute to his work in the industry. Mr. Cavossa stated that the site was no longer a transfer station as they were now recovering recyclables from the waste stream. There was discussion whether it would be a legal name change or a marketing change. Mr. Cavossa indicated that the DEP was not concerned about the name. Mr. Jack stated that it was a noble and appropriate gesture and had no issue with the new name and that the use of the site provided a contemporary vision. Mr. Barrett agreed, as long as it did not interfere with permitting. The Chair would confirm the legalities with Town Counsel and the matter reconsidered at the next meeting. Mr. Goddard noted that"resource recovery" was a term typically used to reference municipal waste combustion. Mr. Cavossa confirmed that he would be willing to pursue it as a DBA. Regarding payments, Mr. Crowley distributed an up-to-date payment summary sheet, separating the rent figures from the performance fee area. Mr. Crowley explained the summary sheet. Mr. Crowley noted the correction made to October in the amount of$109. Mr. Crowley stated that payment up to this point, including today's check, totaled$25,843.85. It was clarified that today's check included October's correction and the performance fee for November. There was discussion regarding the payment process. It was clarified that rent was due on the first of the month while the performance fee was paid for the prior month on the 15'of the following month. The Chair requested that the summary be submitted during payment of the performance fee and added that the quarterly report include a monthly breakdown of the amounts within the quarter. Mr. Jack requested that the spreadsheet be emailed monthly to Kathy Costa at Falmouth DPW. The Chair requested that the quarterly report be emailed January 15,to be forwarded to the Board. 3