1/9/2013 UPPER CAPE REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Minutes

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L Discussion: Current 2013-2014 operation & Future of UCRTS in 2015 Ms. Laurent inquired about a discrepancy related to the shortfall and Mr. Jack responded that it would be clarified by the end of the week. It was noted that a shortfall was expected in the ravage of$40,,000-$50,000. Chairman Elliott also noted Haat the November figures had not yet been received from Bourne regarding waste tipped at an alternate site. Ms. Laurent stated that usage of the UCRTS had declined, making the towns unable to meet the obligation set by the rail. The Chair stated that, when the rate dropped in July 2011, only one of the four haulers in Falmouth had reported tonnage tipped at an alternate site. The issue has not been addressed by Falmouth's Board of Health. Ms. Laurent reported that, at the last meeting, interest was expressed to possibly accept commercial waste from other communities. Tis. Laurent spoke with 11 ashpee's Town Counsel who indicated that upon revie-w of the IMA, he felt that a Grote of the Board could allow the acceptance of the commercial waste. Tonnage could be increased, and the shortfall reduced with the acceptance of the waste transported by the haulers currently permitted to use the U RT . Ms. Laurent stated that conditions may be necessary, should the additional waste be accepted. Mr. Tilton also consulted with Sandwich's Counsel who agreed, prodded all other regulations were followed. The Chair recalled from the last meeting that Mr. Cavossa suggested that the increase of tonnage would likely be in the 20-30 ton range per month, and not excessive. Mr. Cavossa.responded that in his ease, the tonnage would come from Marstons Mills, Hyannis or Yarmouth and that it would not make sense for tonnage to come from off-Cape as it would be more cost effective to bring it to SEMASS. Mr, Cavossa proposed a public/private relationship to address the issues at the U RT . Mr. avossa has been permitted to build a facility to transfer recyclables but the UCRTS was located just five miles away. Mr. Cavossa stated that he could fulfill the tonnage needed for the rail and SEMASS with his commercial waste. Mr. Cavossa.suggested that both l ashpee and Sandwich could then go direct, saving the towns money. Mr. Cavossa would be interested in a 5 year commitment with an annual renewal. Mr. Cavossa felt that closing the facility would not be the answer, but that it should not be a drain on the communities. Chairman Elliott expressed concern about privatizing the transfer station but f Ar. Cavossa pointed out that many transfer stations were operated by sub-contractors. The Chair expressed concern that W. Cavossa had not fulfilled the requirements of his permit and Mr. Cavossa.responded that Falmouth was'noir planning to utilize Bourne. Mr. Cavossa stated that he was the only hauler paying for waste tipped at an alternate site. it was noted by the Chair that Noonan was the only hauler who had reported tipping waste at an alternate site. In-an effort to address the shortfall, Ms. Laurent volunteered to work with Mr. 'Tilton to -haft conditions for accepting waste from other communities, to be shared with Board members at the next meeting. Ms. Laurent recommended contacting SEMASS and the Base to discuss the possibility and ensure that it would be acceptable and hot in violation of the agreement for the remaining two years. Selectman Devin Murphy stated that, when agreeing to the contract with the rail, a stipulation of their vote was not to take municipal waste from any other community. Selectman Murphy expressed concern that opening up the UCRTS to accept waste from other communities may make it available to Martha's Vineyard, impacting the traffic in areas where Falmouth was attempting to reduce traffic. Selectman Murphy indicated that Falmouth's Board of Selectman would need to consider the issue. Mr, Cavossaresponded that it was financially and logistically unlikely that the islands would utilize the UCRTS due to SEMASS and UCRTS 2