12/3/2018 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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4 Board of Selectmen Minutes December 3, 2018 NEW BUSINESS Mashpce Season of Illumination November 23, 2018 through January 1 2019; Temporary Sign Permit, Mashpee Chamber of Commerce: The Board of Selectmen was in receipt of an application from the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce for a Temporary Sign Permit; one sign (2' x 3 1/2 `) to announce the Mashpee Season of Illumination from November 23, 2018 through January 1, 2019. The sign would be placed near the patriotic lit tree at the Mashpee Rotary. Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve the Temporary Sign Permit from the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce for the Mashpee Season of Illumination as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none Department of Public Works Director Catherine Laurent: Discussion of the Transfer Station: Catherine Laurent, Director of Public Works discussed the matter of recycling which has changed due to new restrictions imposed by China. The changes result in more restrictive standards and low. demands for certain materials. As a result of the market, the Board of Selectmen discussed whether or not to continue with the collection of single stream recycling or return to the separation the recyclables by residents. The contract with Gotta Do/WeCare Transportation is valid until the end of this fiscal year on June 30, 2019. Based on cost estimates, the $50 per ton single stream tip fee in FY19 in projected to increase to $100 per ton, from $34,000 to $68,000. The separation of recyclables of 4 different types of materials; mixed paper, cans, glass and plastic represents a total cost of$13,260 in FY19 and a projected cost of $10,800 in FY20. Based on the cost estimate, the difference between the single stream and separation of recyclables is $50,000. Through grant funding, the Town will purchase a new container to be used for the recycling of glass. And, the facility in the Town of Dennis would be utilized to recycle the glass materials. The tip fee for glass has lessened from $80 to $25 per ton.