2/8/2012 UPPER CAPE REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Minutes

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in waste and 65% increase in co-mingles and fiber was up 35%. Mr. Tilton anticipated a cost savings of over $100,000 per year. Mr. Cavossa inquired about the number of customers lost and Mr. Tilton indicated that he was unsure but that there were currently 5,500 sticker holders. Tont Cipolla and Rich O'Connor, representing Covanta SEMASS, arrived at the meeting. Chairman Elliott thanked SEMAS S for the rate reduction offered last summer which resulted in significant increased tonnage over the last six months, saving the towns money. Mr. Cipolla indicated his hope to continue to offer the price structure, guaranteeing it at least to the end of March when the agreement will be re-evaluated. Ms. Laurent inquired whether additional . information was needed from the towns to assist with the decision nuking process. Mr. Cipolla responded that no information was needed from the communities but that the reassessment would be based on proposed tons and other opportunity tons. Mr. D. Barrett stated that it was fantastic for Covanta to extend the reduced rate and noted its impact to the station. Discussion: Committee to Discuss Future of UCRTS Chairman Elliott stated that the UCRTS could not appoint the Committee but that it would need to be appointed by the Town Managers and Boards of Selectmen. The Chair opened up discussion from the Board of Managers as to how best to create a Committee. Mr. D. Barrett suggested that the Board of Managers evaluate the options for the-UCRTS and then make suggestions back to the Boards of Selectmen and Town Managers. .Mr. Richardson agreed that it would make sense. Ms. Laurent wished to ensure that each member of the Board of Managers was responsible for keeping their Town Managers and Boards of Selectmen fully informed so that an ultimate recommendation would not be a surprise, thereby delaying implementation. Mr. Richardson recommended that the Board of Managers be receptive to inquiries from.the Town Managers and Boards of Selectmen. Other members were in agreement that the Town Managers and Boards of Selectmen be Dept informed. Discussion: Future UCRTS Operations Mr. D. Barrett spoke to the southeast region DBP who recommended that proposals be made for consideration. It was suggested that they were not necessarily opposed to any particular proposal but that anything that could benefit communities on a regional basis would likely be supported. Ms. Laurent inquired about the status of Yarmouth's privatization efforts. Mr. Cavossa responded that the RPP had been released, with some interest, but that the RFP was very aggressive and would not make much financial sense for a private hauler. Ms. Laurent recommended acquiring a copy of Yarmouth's RFP. Mr. Cavossa suggested that interested- parties nterestedparties would likely include end disposal sites and/or the largest customers. Mr. Cavossa suggested that the UCRTS invite interested parties to offer suggestions and ideas for the future of the UCRTS. Mr. O'Connor stated that Yarmouth was in the same position as the UCRTS with waste volumes dropping due to increased recycling and pay-as-you-throw programs. Mr. O'Connor emphasized the need for volume in order for the Transfer Station to work efficiently. Mr. Cavossa suggested that the value may not be in municipal solid waste but that efficiencies could be achieved by adding recycling. Mr. Tilton inquired whether Covanta SE A.S S would be interested in the UCRTS and Mr. Cipolla responded that if it were an adequate amount of volume that could generate money, there could be interest in reviewing the options. Mr. D. Barrett agreed that increased recycling was the future and suggested that the UCRTS may be placed strategically to address the issue. Mr. D. Barrett agreed with Mr. Cavossa about 2