12/10/2014 UPPER CAPE REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Minutes

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changes to the RFP to reduce costs, Ms. Rooney referenced Task 7 to prepare the conceptual design and suggested that it could be reduced to one design or eliminated and addressed at a later stage. Additionally, Task 9 to develop a draft IMA could be addressed at a later date once alternatives had been identified. Ms. Rooney felt that the tasks could be eliminated or reduced without impacting the intent of the study. The Chair agreed, noting that all tasks up to Task 6 seemed to represent the core of the study. Ms. Rooney suggested that CIC funding may return next year or the OEA funds or MassDevelopment funds may become available to address the removed tasks. The Chair also suggested eliminating Task 8. Mr. Tilton suggested leaving the tasks in the RFP and including an option to extend the contract in the future. Mr. Goddard inquired about Task 12 to 17 and it was confirmed that it was a typo. Ms. Rooney discussed edits to the draft as recommended by Board members and language required by the Cape Cod Commission procurement officer, Board members were in support of the edits. Mr. Cavossa expressed concern about pursuing a costly comprehensive study when private companies, such as Bay Colony and MassCoastal, had already considered similar projects that were determined too costly because it made little economic sense to use the rail for less than 100 miles. The Chair pointed out that the feasibility study was intended to assess other uses for the UCRTS, not necessarily specific to rail. Mr. Tilton stated that the study would determine feasible options. Mr. Barrett pointed out that there was a lot of land available at the site. Ms. Rooney inquired about funding for the appraisal and the UCRTS' contribution to funding the study. The Chair confirmed that the Board was willing to commit up to $25,000 toward the study. Ms. Rooney agreed to forward language to be used for correspondence with State Representatives to support the grant. Mr. Cavossa requested more information about what he should tell his customers about where the waste should be transported. The Chair responded that it was the responsibility of the haulers to mare a determination. Chairman Laurent stated that the commercial tonnage had dropped despite the increase in commercial development on the Upper Cape. Mr. Cavossa expressed concern about Bourne closing their air space and the UCRTS closing and suggested the possibility of increased truck travel over the bridge. The Chair suggested usage of other Cape transfer stations that accept commercial trucks, in response to Mr. Cavossa's question about where to send commercial waste. Mr. Barrett pointed out that the market changed every day and it was unfair of Mr. Cavossa to expect the Board to solve a commercial problem. Mr. Cavossa felt it was the responsibility of the Board due to flow control regulations. There was discussion about Bourne. Mr. Cavossa suggested that it was the fault of the Board to allow the IMA to lapse. W. Tilton pointed out that it was clear for a number of years that the UCRTS would be closing, and that out of consideration of the haulers, the Board was considering other options. Discussion of Notice of UCRTS Closure to MassCoastal Railroad, Haulers & Employees Chairman.Laurent reported that notice had been provided to MassCoastal and the haulers. Employees had not yet been given formal notice so the Chair indicated that she would follow up with Falmouth to find out their anticipated notification time frame. Review of Draft RFP for Short Term Reuse of UCRTS The Chair distributed notes to members of the Board for a proposed short-term use RFB for the facility. The first page reflected specific provision for the facility and the scope of services was 2