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based on Yarmouth's RFP. A 12-month term was proposed, though the Chair questioned <br /> whether that would be reasonable to allow completion of the feasibility study. Ms. Rooney <br /> suggested that the study should be completed more quickly and suggested a 6-month timeframe. <br /> The Chair inquired whether it would be a worthwhile timeframe for prospective bidders. The <br /> Chair inquired about the DEP permit, which was currently specific to the towns, and Mr. Segura <br /> confirmed that it would need to be addressed. Mr. Barrett questioned whether there was an <br /> ability to change the real estate permit and Mr. Segura suggested that it likely was not. The <br /> Chair also limited the proposed RFB to MSW only, except with approval from the Board <br /> because of the impact to the towns, Mr. Barrett pointed out that permission would be needed <br /> from the various Boards of Selectmen as well as to allow the change from rail to truck. Mr. <br /> Goddard inquired about consent with the Base and the Chair indicated that the Base and <br /> MassDevelopment would be involved with the study. Mr. Segura pointed out that the land use <br /> consent was specific to the UCRTS and the ANG/Air Force would require approval of any <br /> changes. The Chair noted that the proposed RFB reflected the requirement that use be allowed <br /> for all haulers and that tipping fees would be reviewed and approved by the Board. <br /> Mr. Tilton noted his reservations about the proposed RFB, adding that public/private partnership <br /> over the years with the Board was strained due to haulers' failure to meet contractual obligations. <br /> Mr. Tilton stated that he would be hesitant to enter into a contract without his Town Counsel <br /> carefully reviewing the contract and expressed his preference that the focus be on future use of <br /> the facility. W. Barrett stated that a short term solution would take a lot of work to resolve and <br /> would not be a simple solution and suggested the possibility of pursuing while also looking at the <br /> feasibility study. Mr. Tilton commended the work of Mr. Tipton and recommended that the <br /> Board provide employee assistance to him. Falmouth Town Manager Julien Susso indicated <br /> Falmouth's support of a feasibility study for the UCRTS and keeping options open for any future <br /> use that would make sense. <br /> Mr. Cavossa stated that the consent authorized the Board to hire subcontractors and that the EPA <br /> was aware of trucking as an option and would be a simple permit modification. Mr. Cavossa <br /> suggested that short-term use would be better than increased traffic on the bridges and felt that <br /> the facility was funded for the entire year by the towns so should remain open while pursuing the <br /> feasibility study. The Chair responded that the prices would need to increase because 75% of the <br /> waste would go elsewhere with the towns and inquired whether haulers would use the facility at <br /> increased prices. Mr. Cavossa stated that he had offered since 2007 to run the facility, noting <br /> that the rail and trucking contract caused the UCRTS to crumble because it was not properly <br /> vetted. <br /> Mr. Tipton inquired about the transition time once another use was determined for the UCRTS. <br /> The Chair was unable to provide a specific timeframe. Mr. Tipton stated that he was fighting for <br /> his job and recently Iearned he would be eligible for just 51% of his retirement and was hoping <br /> to learn where he stood. The Chair indicated that there would be some transition while the <br /> facility was shut down and stated that she would be in contact with Mr. Jack for more <br /> information. <br /> MOTION: Mr. Tilton made a motion to focus on the feasibility study. Mr. Barrett <br /> seconded the motion. <br /> 3 <br />