10/12/2011 UPPER CAPE REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Minutes

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N Holidays Chairman Elliott reported that Cavossa Disposal was the only hauler using the UCRTS during the holidays, adding that the Station was closed for only three holidays to include Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. The Chair reported that a total of 97 tons was received on the 4d,of July and that Labor Day consisted of a similar amount. The Chair inquired about the Board's feelings regarding staying open for the holidays. Ms. Laurent inquired about the pay rate of the workers and Mr. Jack responded that he believed they received double overtime on holidays. Mr. Cavossa suggested that some money could be saved by closing during the holiday but opening earlier during the following day to allow haulers to drop off prior to beginning their routes for the day. Both IVIS. Laurent and IIIb. Tilton indicated that their transfer stations remained open for holidays other than Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. Ms. Laurent suggested viewing a printout of tipping. There was discussion about the Station remaining open for a full day on the following Saturday if it was closed for a holiday, due to Falmouth's curbside pickup. Ms. Laurent indicated that she would not be averse to closing the Station if there were no loads entering, but recommended taking a closer look at who was tipping during the holidays. Chairman Elliott reported that, on Labor Day, Cavossa tipped 10 loads, Allied tipped 2 loads and Waste Mana ement tipped 1 load. On 4#h of July, Pp g Cavossa tipped 9 loads. Mr. Jack indicated that he would need to review the contract since any changes would require re-negotiation and he will also request the tipping figures for all holidays. The item will be added to next month's agenda. Mr. D. Barrett confirmed that Bourne was closed for all of the listed holidays. Rail Contract Chairman Elliott reported that the 2010 amounts for July, August and September totaled 1,752 tons. In 2011, the total for the same months, and with the reduced rate, was 4,464 tons. The nine month total of tonnage for 2011 so far was 26,5 00 tons. Deducted from.the 40,000 tons Rail requirement, 13,000 additional tons would be needed. In 2010,the final three months of the year yielded 7,500 tons. Ms. Laurent suggested that the tonnage should increase from 2010 figures due to SEIVMASS's agreement to lower the tipping fees for commercial. Ms. Laurent indicated that Mr. Podgurski of Mass Coastal suggested the possibility of hauling onto the Cape and offering a credit toward the Rail minimum of 40,000.. Mr. Podgurski suggested the possibility of 25 ton per rail car and noted that there were two hauling possibilities that may become available. Mr. Cavossa recommended the possibility of offering free loads to haulers who meet their allotment since the fixed costs are already covered. The Chair noted that the worst case scenario could cost $50,004, Ms. Laurent recommended also considering what Falmouth would be collecting from the haulers who chose not to tip at the UCRTS, which could help to reduce the shortfall. Ms. Laurent also pointed out that SEMASS would charge the market rate in excess of 10,000 tons. Mr. Cavossa responded that SEMAS S.may be flexible should a shortfall be a concern. IVIS. Laurent recommended acquiring figures from the Falmouth Board of Health and to review the increased tonnage of September and October, as well as to acquire additional information from Mr. Podgurski about the reverse rail. Mr. Podgurski stated that Rail was willing to assist through trans-loading of commodities such as dry cement or lumber, adding that rail rates were far more competitive over 500 miles. Mr. Podgurski emphasized the need to work cooperatively. Chairman Elliott voiced his support of 2