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ti <br /> Both the Chairman and veronica warden seemed to be very much <br /> in favor of the suggestions made in said letter- David Leveille <br /> requested the opportunity to review it in more detail . <br /> At this point of the Meeting David Leveille determined that <br /> Mr. Cassanelli, Coastal Waste Management, was unable to attend <br /> the Meeting, as indicated on the agenda for 6: 30 p.m. , to discuss <br /> Compactors/Baler. <br /> Weston & Sampson-Review of Compactor Specs <br /> After having been called to order by the Chairman, Davi. <br /> Leveille reported the RFP P has been prepared and forwarded to <br /> Weston & Sampson for a technical review; and to Town Counsel for <br /> a legal review. <br /> David Leveille relayed a conversation he had with Daryl. <br /> There was some discussion regarding compacting ratios for <br /> trash and for plastics. It has been suggested that the plastics <br /> be ]paled. Mr. Leveille reported that if necessary, arrangements <br /> will be made to have a representative from a baling company <br /> attend a Recycling Committee Meeting. <br /> Mr. Leveille reported a 3 to 1 ratio can be used for <br /> plastics being compacted. The approximate cost for a portable <br /> baler is $15, 000. 00 and would be extremely labor intensive. <br /> The alternative would be a horizontal ]paler at a cast o <br /> $80, 000 . 00 plus and require some type of enclosure, resulting in <br /> a very expens I ve propos.A t .on: <br /> Mr. Leveille suggested the Committee ma} e a decision to <br /> recommend the use of compactors with a 3 to 1 ratio; or to <br /> investigate the option of using bailers. <br /> The Chairman stated he has done some research and has specs <br /> for trash compactors. It is his understanding that less force i <br /> required to compact plastics than trash. <br /> The Chairman also reported on information obtained from the <br /> Town of Yarmouth regarding their purchse of a single-ram for mil. <br /> jugs. <br /> David Leveille le inquired as to the prices for a single vs. <br /> double rain system, the Chairman responded he d.d not have those <br /> kinds of figures available. <br /> The Chairman stated his opinion to favor the purchase o <br /> compactors rather than balers. Balers require either a container <br /> for the deposit of rec clable , or some type of protector over <br /> the bins. A Boli Cat or forklift would also be required to move <br /> materials into the balers and to transport the bale. <br /> -2- <br />