10/8/2014 UPPER CAPE REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Minutes

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J.K. Muir had also expressed interest in the UCRTS while on site. There was consensus to pursue the grant, authorizing the Chair to draft a letter requesting the funding once applications were opened. Mr. Goddard recommended that a separate vote take place regarding the matching funds. Mr. Jack suggested that the study was prompted by the Cape Cod Commission as it fell into line with their Land Use Study. As a result, the CCC had a vested interest in the study and future uses of the facility, and perhaps any difference beyond the $50,000 could be shared. Short Term options for Reuse of UCRTS The Chair referenced liar. avossa's interest in the facility. Having checked with Town Counsel, the Chair stated that it was an option for the Board to issue their own RFP or short term use of the facility to operate the facility. Town Counsel recommended that the Board could set the terms, and then go out to bid, which could save on costs to moth hall the facility while pursuing the feasibility study. The Chair also referenced the possible interest of Bourne. ISM. Goddard responded that he would speak with Mr. D. Barrett. Mr. Goddard inquired about the current staff at the facility, The Chair noted that further discussion was needed regarding absorbing the employees into Falmouth's DPW, laying off employees or requiring the potential contractor to assume the employees. Mr. Elliott supported commercial use, but only if the municipality continued to remain in charge of the facility and also referenced flow control regulations. Mr. Tilton agreed with Mr. lliott's concerns,, based on past experience, unless conditions and specifics were in place to look out for the best interests of the towns. Mr. Tilton referenced Mr. avossa's concern that delays could possibly result in contractors taking their waste elsewhere. IW Goddard inquired whether the facility could be used as a trucking transfer station, such as if used for recyclables. Mr. Jack stated that it could be used for trucking only if the rail was down, according to the DEP permit. The Chair indicated that she would follow up with IEP to confirm the restrictions of the permit. Mr. Goddard noted that an option to true would provide broader opportunities to a contractor. Mr. Jack suggested that the permit may be limited to MSW. Imo-. Goddard noted that, were a contractor to invest in a facility, it would be hard to ask them to leave. 111.1r. Elliott expressed concern about pricing differences. The Chair stated that the Board of Managers would need to establish standards during the bidding process, such as disposal rate consistency. Mr. Elliott inquired whether the Board wished to shut dowry the facility or maintain it. Mr. Jack noted that fencing the facility would be costly and suggested that mothballing the facility} without a fence and leaving the fuel storage in place, would likely cost$15,000. W. Goddard pointed out that once the facility was closed, it would be a greater challenge to reopen the facility. W. Jack reported that the Superintendent position was non Union with no contractual issues, and although the equipment operator was Union, it was not assigned to the Transfer Station, Ilii-. Jack stated that the superintendent position would require an official vote closing the facility, followed by a personnel notice ending employment issued a minimum of 30 days prior. Mr. Wilton suggested there may be insufficient time to properly select a private contractor while also protecting the best interests of the towns. The Chair noted that, since Mashpee had already committed to transporting waste elsewhere, only commercial waste would be transported to the UCRT . Mr. Tilton was in a similar situation. The Chair pointed out that contractors have expressed concern regarding the current rate of$37 and questioned whether they would utilize the facility at a higher rate should the UCRTS continue to manage the facility. Additionally, the Chair suggested that the facility could not be open 40 hours per week and inquired how to choose which 2