1/4/2017 UPPER CAPE REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Minutes

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other than a bond as the preferred method. Mr. Cavossa expressed concern about what happened when the first RFP was canceled and the bid documents and Executive Session minutes were released. Mr. Cavossa stated that he was at a complete disadvantage due to the release of information. Mr. Cavossa felt that his proposal had been accepted and he had entered negotiations so he was the winning bidder until the time that all proposals were rejected. Mr. Goddard suggested that benefits should be listed clearly and the compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations added. Board members were in agreement that the draft RFP was ready to be issued. Mr. Selpione recommended that Counsel-review the draft. The notice will be submitted on January 18"'to be made available January 5"' February 281h by 4 p.m. will be the deadline to receive proposals, Mr. Goddard requested that Weston& Sampson prepare a flow chart to assess the final decision, with written conclusions, prior to opening the financial proposals. NEW BUSINESS Discussion with MassDOT & MA State Police on Continued Use of Property for CDL Testing Trooper Perry Mendes and Trooper Joseph Stone were present to discuss the CIL training that has been located at the UCRTS and to learn more about the status of the site. Trooper Mendes clarified that the Registry of Motor Vehicles was initially the licensing agency in Massachusetts, with testing occurring on Commonwealth property. A merger in 1992 resulted in.the State Police taping over the testing from the Registry Police. Trooper Mendes highlighted the value of the site for training purposes as thousands of people had been tested on Cape rather than traveling off Cape. As of June, the footprint of the test will change and the site at the Transfer Station has become a critical location to continue the testing since the next closest site-would be Stoughton. The testing will also include buses and it has been challenging to identify another larger site. Chairman Laurent explained the site as involving 1 9 acres, including the existing developed area, and adding that the RFP may allow multiple uses at the site. The Chair indicated that there had been discussion at the previous meeting suggesting that MassDOT submit a proposal for use of the site to be considered. No agreement has been located to allow for the State Police's use of the property. An agreement was needed to allow for continued use of the site. Mr. Jack suggested that the State Police submit a.proposal as past of the RFP, but that the Chair discuss the possibility of an inter-goverriment agreement with Town Counsel. Mr. Jack added that the Board was not looping for a financial arrangement with the State Police. Trooper Mendes felt that the process could be completed quickly as there was a peen interest from various parties, including State Representatives, to maintain the training site. Mr, Segura provided background regarding the Consent Agreement, including ownership by the Commonwealth, leased to the US Air Force and licensed back to the Air rational Guard with the ANG and Air Force consenting the exclusive use of all 19 acres to the UCRTS Board of Managers. Nir, Segura contacted Colonel Faux to inquire further whether there were records identifying use agreements, and no record was found with the State Police to utilize the area. 5