9/22/2014 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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w 9 Board of Selectmen Minutes September 22, 2014 APPOINTMENTS &HEARINGS: DPW Director SM-ARTYromm Discussion: Catherine Laurent, Director of Public works was in attendance to review the proposed I ashpee SMART Proms formerly known as the Pay�As�You-Throw progran designed to reduce trash, and control costs by increased recycling. With the expiration 'of the SE ASS solid waste disposal contract on January 1, 2015 costs are expected to rise substantially. The adoption of the recommended SMART(Save Money and Reduce Trash)waste management program with start date of July 1,2015 would realize an immediate cost saving to the Town. Without the charge,the Town would spend an additional $62,000 next year a increased disposal tip fees are expected to take effect. If the program is not Y implemented,Transfer Station sticker fees are anticipated to cost$135 or more { per year. Oirrently,the ann residential permit fee is $1.10 for unlimited trash disposal and recycling. It was noted the SN ART program has been successfully implemented in the Towns of Sandwich,wellleet and Brewster. The Cape communities and other Massachusetts m=cipalities who have executprogram have realized a reduction trash collections and disposal costs. In the Town of Il a.shpee, the SMART program would be structured over a three- ycar period and become 100%user funded. This would be accomplished by increasing the permit fee in each of the three-years. In year-one,the permit fee would be reduced from$110 to $10, and in year-three it is estimated to increase to $50. With the savings from the SMART program, it is the intention of the Town to utilize additional monies on improvements that have been funded minimally,RDly, such s road work,public services and the schools. The DPW Director hasro osed two bag sizes be sold at va n"ous retail locations p p throughout the community. The cost of30-gallon bag would be $2.00, and a 15- gallon bag $1.25. Assuming the homeowner would use one bag per week,the annual cost for the30-gallon size would amount to$114 and a 15-gallon bag $'7 . It was noted the bags would be supplied and distributed by waste Zero. Payment for the management is included in the pricing of the bags. The Town would control the costs for the bags and determine the appropriate site locations for the sale of the bags.