5/8/2013 UPPER CAPE REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Minutes

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L suggesting the change-over would be a challenge. Mr. Cavossa stated that commercial recycling was the highest available amount of recycling and that his business would be seeking to develop a trans loading facility, and expressed interest in partnering with the UCRTS to create it or build his own. Mr. Tilton noted that the XIMR was continuing to assess solid waste issues and a possible regional effort, as well as possibly utilizing private companies to operate a facility. Mr. McNamara, Falmouth resident, suggested that it had been an enormous task previously in the 1980"s but that it had b een accompli shed. lir. McNamara recommended that before developing an 1P process for a private/public partnership it was important to identify the future goals of the UCRTS and shared ideas discussed in Falmouth that would look beyond waste, Ms. Laurent indicated that, clue to Falmouth's agreement with Bourne, half of the existing waste would be gone starting January 1, 2015, and economically, the UCRTS would not be viable accepting only Iashpee and Sandwich's waste. leis. Brazier suggested that the UCRTS Board of Managers determine the municipal needs and develop an RFP to generate possibilities. Mr. Tilton stated that the Town of Sandwich was focused on economies and reducing costs and suggested that direct haul offered the best option for Sandwich, with future consideration of improved technologies or other options. Mr. Paltz suggested that the UCRTS would need to become more regional, acceptable and accessible to increase business, but noted the challenge of access due to the Falmouth gate being utilized. 11r. Segura stated that security had become an issue since 9/11. Mr. D. Barrett discussed some of the options available at Bourne and possible future options, such as recycling, and including possible options also for the use of the UCRTS. Mr. McNamara recommended a needs assessment and consultation at the town level. Mr. Tilton confirmed that the Cape Cod Commission would first address solid waste,but would next look in to recycling. Ids. Laurent inquired whether a grant for technical assistance might be acquired through an upcoming DEP grant meeting to fund a needs assessment. Mt-. McNamara pointed out that the Cape Cod Commission could also provide funds for regional economic development. Ms. Brazier suggested that Bourne and the UCRTS should not be competing by offering different services. Mr. Cavossa stated that competition lowers prices. Mr. Cavossa inquired whether there was a means besides the RFP process ire order to generate ideas to utilize the UCRTS. Mr. D. Barrett discussed Bourne's hope to expand. Ms. Laurent recommended discussing handing possibilities with the IEP, as well as with the Cape Cod Commission. Ms. Laurent also recommended reviewing the UCRTS budget to use capital funds for an assessment. lir. Tilton stated that the towns would need to make decisions over the next few months regarding contracts and agreed with the importance of researching available funds for technical assistance. The Chair recommended that discussion regarding the future of the UCRTS should not be delayed and Ibis. Laurent pointed out that the facility would close at the end of 2014 because Falmouth signed the contract with Bourne. Mr. McNamara emphasized the need to have the towns involved with identifying the future of the UCRTS. OTHER.BUSINESS New Hauler The Chair indicated that a new hauler had requested the percentage deal for member towns, Ms. Laurent stated that Mashpee had not yet received all required information in order for the hauler to be licensed. 3