11/12/2014 UPPER CAPE REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Minutes

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There was agreement to issue the closure notices as discussed. Mr. Goddard recommended sending the letters certified nail. MOTION: Mr, Elliott made a motion to proceed with sending the closure notice to M ss oastal and the haulers. Mr. 'Wilton seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. Decision on ShortTerm Operation of UCRTS vs. Closure Mr. Cavossa stated that he had not received a phone call regarding UCRTS usage and inquired how it would continue to be used. The Chair noted that there was consideration keeping the facility open 2-3 hours per day if there was committed interest from haulers and if it was economically feasible. Mr. Cavossa expressed interestin keeping the superintendent employed while the UCRTS considered alternative uses, and with Cavossa paying a fee for their own disposal while supplying loading capability. Mr. l ac evin inquired about the economically feasible figure, lir. Cavossa recommended a weekly or monthly fee that would cover the operational costs of the facility. Board members were in agreement that, at this point, it was not worthwhile to continue to oversee the facility. Ms. Laurent indicated that costs would include salary, benefits,util ities and operational costs. Mr. Cavossa suggested that it would likely be more cost effective than hirn building his own facility. The Chair inquired whether Mr. Cavossa proposed that the facility would be open only to his own company and Mr. l acNevin responded that trash from other haulers could be accepted. Mr. Elliott inquired about who would then manage the facility and the Chair responded that it would be the Board of l nagers with an agreement that Cavossa would be paying 100% of the costs. Mr. Barrett suggested that it would not be simple as an RFP was necessary and the permit would need to be updated, and Falmouth may require compensation to accommodate extra trucking. Mr. Tilton was in agreement. heir. Barrett also pointed out potential liabilities requiring consideration as well. Tr. Cavossa stated that it was a practice that occurred nationwide and that insurance would address liability issues and emphasized his interest in protecting the supervisor's job and keeping the facility viable until an alternative use was determined. The Chair noted that there could be a benefit to having an active operation in place should a future alternative use be identified, rather than closing down the facility. her. Cavossa offered the example of private operation of h ashpee{s facil ity, and it was noted that.SEMASS operated the Braintree area.facility, The Board will follow up with.Town. Counsel regarding private usage and drafting an RFP to be considered at the December meeting. Mr. Baffett indicated that he would follow up with DEP regarding whether trash could be trucked out of the facility. Feasibility Study for Reuse of UCRTS-DLTA grant from CCC The Chair reported that she had submitted a letter on behalf of the Board, as discussed, for the CCC's DLT grant, The deadline for applications was the end of the week and an answer was expected prior to the December 10 meeting. Since the CCC recommended applying it was expected that the grant would be considered favorably. QIHERBUSINESS Passenger Rail Cars The Chair reported that the rail cars had been located on the property since June. MassCoastal has indicated that the cars belonged to the MBTA who had been directed by MassDOT to store the cars