9/14/2011 UPPER CAPE REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Minutes

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Chairman Elliot reported that the reduced commercial rate on tonnage began in July. Mr. Goddard noted that invoicing had been completed at a rate of$17 per ton, good until the end of the calendar year. Ms. Laurent stated that the report reflected haulers' tonnage changes since the reduction in the commercial rate and highlighted the percent used of their tonnage allocation. It was noted that WS F s amount was 16 tons and based on prior usage. Some haulers have exceeded their allocation, others are on target and one hauler is below their target. Ms. Laurent inquired whether the Board wished to re-allocate the tonnage. Mr. D. Barrett responded with his preference to re-allocate the tonnage so as not to impede business and to allow haulers to use the facility more if needed. Ms. Laurent recently spoke with SEMAS S to inquire how they have managed users who have gone beyond their allotment and whether they had been switched to a market rate, which they had not. SEMASS indicated that they would await a decision from the Board. SEMASS has requested reassurance from the haulers that the tonnage being received at the transfer station was in fact being collected from the metuber towns. Chairman Elliott stated that he was in favor of supporting haulers responsible for transporting the tonnageby offering the lower rate to then for as long as possible. Mr. D. Barrett agreed. It was noted that there was a 21 ton increase from the previous year. Mr. Cavossa and Mr. Sullivan confirmed that the tonnage from Cavossa Disposal originated from the four towns. The Chair inquired about the tonnage increases that appeared during some weeps and Mr. Sullivan responded that it depended on the compactors and amounts of trash collected, which varied fi+ons .week to week. Mr. Cavossa confirmed that not every client received trash services every day. Ms. Laurent reported that in two months, close to 3,300 tonnage had been used. Ms. Laurent noted that Allied and Central Mass were in the 30% range compared to waste Management at 16%, suggesting their allocation be reduced to provide it to other haulers. ha.irnnan Elliott stated that Allied and Cape waste had each used approximately % of their quota, whereas avossa.and waste Solutions had used approximately 75% of their quota.in July and August. It was noted that waste Management was not in need of the tonnage allotted to there. It was suggested that waste Management be reduced from 3,252 to 2,000, re-allocating the 1,252 to avossa and waste Solutions. There was agreement from members of the Board. It was recommended that 252 be re-allocated to waste Solutions and that 1,000 be re-allocated to avossa. Mr* Cavossa reported that haulers located further from the disposal site were sometimes offered a more competitive rate and suggested that SEMASS be contacted to inquire about waste Solutions' rate since they may already receive a reduced rate. Mr. Cavossa suggested that offering a discounted rate to waste Solutions,, a.l arge volume company, may be unnecessary if they were already receiving a reduced rate. The Chair noted that waste Solutions had been fined $1,000 for their permit violation in Mashpee. It was noted that adjustments to the allocation can e re-considered at a later date if needed. Ms. Laurent indicated that she would follow up with S.EMASS to inquire about the discounted rate. Chairman Elliott noted that Allied remained at the sane tonnage despite the reduction and Mr. avossa responded that it was difficult to attract new tonnage. Mr. Sullivan added that the Transfer Station did not accept demo because it could not be easily separated. Ms. Laurent asked Mr. Jack to follow up since loads should not be re fused unless they were not meeting the waste 2