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Bourne policy and would support developing an agreement with them. Mr. Mustafa noted that <br /> the Army also would have equipment that could assist in future. Mr. Segura responded that the <br /> Air rational Guard EOD unit may not be available. IIs. Laurent suggested modifying Bourne's <br /> plan for the UCRTS and have Bourne serve as a primary responder and research whether the <br /> Base could serve as a secondary responder. <br /> OTHER BUSINESS <br /> Cape Cod Commission SWAG <br /> Mr. Tilton had nothing new to report but asked that the topic be added to next month's agenda. <br /> Discussion of Future Agenda <br /> Items for the agenda will include S WAC, IMA, Tonnages, Wast6 Proto col and Rail. <br /> Massachusetts Coastal Railroad <br /> Mr, Cavossa inquired about the Rail contract and Chairman Elliott responded that the end date <br /> was December 31, 2014. I1 r. avossa inquired whether the Board would consider changing the <br /> UCRTS by subcontracting the operation in order to break even or operate at a profit. The Chair <br /> stated that if flow control had been enforced at the beginning of the contract,there would be no <br /> deficit. Mr. Cavossa stated that flow control had been overturned for sites that offer transfer only <br /> and no recycling. Mr. Cavossa.expressed con em about the loss of funds due to the rail contract. <br /> Mr. Goddard noted that there would be future IMA discussions. Mr. Cavossa recommended <br /> offering recycling at the Transfer Station. Mr. D. Barrett stated that Bourm was considering <br /> offering recycling 'in conjunction with the towns. Mr. Cavossa discussed the benefits of <br /> competition, and the possibility of prices being reduced and recommended that a private hauler <br /> operate the Transfer Station. Mr. Goddard agreed that all areas needed to be discussed in <br /> conjunction with the IMA. <br /> New President and COO of Massachusetts Coastal Railroad, Chris Podgurski, arrived at the <br /> meeting to introduce himself and stated his intent to work with the Board to remedy issues that <br /> resulted from his predecessors.Mr. Podgurslci stated the need to work together to preserve rail <br /> service on the Cape, due to the green benefits of transporting MSW by rail. Ms. Laurent noted <br /> that Mass Coastal was not officially on the agenda, so discussion was limited due to the Open <br /> Meeting Lave, but that they could be placed on future agendas. Mr. Podgurski expressed interest <br /> in attending the monthly meetings and inquired about the chief concerns of the Board. <br /> r. <br /> Ms. Laurent responded that Mass Coastal}s contracted 40,000 minimum obligation has not been <br /> met during the last 3 years, and that it likely would not be met again this year. Ms. Laurent <br /> noted that the towns could not afford to continue to pay the fees for not meeting the obligation. <br /> Mr. Podgurski responded that the contractual volume based minimum was necessary in order to <br /> maintain the railroad in a safe manner and to provide the service to the towns., Mr. Podgurski <br /> stated that they have been, and will continue to analyze the exact costs of the service. Mr. <br /> Podgurski added that trues would have to pay a fuel tax in order to use the roads. Mr. <br /> Podgurski i reported that they have improved their corporate relationship with Covanta,and that <br /> the tipping time has improved and that other issues were being addressed. <br /> i <br /> 4 <br />