3/14/2012 UPPER CAPE REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Minutes

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F i Mr. Goddard inquired whether the UCRTS building could sit idle for a,while, should waste instead be trucked out of the area. Mr. Cavossa referenced the remaining two year agreement with SEMAS S and suggested that it presented an opportunity for the Board of Managers to try something new, such as a public/private partnership. Mr. Cavossa discussed pricing changes as a result of competition and the benefits of using the rail to open up other opportunities such as C&D or other towns joining the IMA. Mr. Goddard agreed that the creation of energy by way of the rail would be far more cost effective. Mr. Cavossa inquired whether the Board would be willing to accept proposals for a public/private partnership for the next two years. The Chair responded that the Board would consider new ideas, but that they were leaning toward an RFP process. Chairman Elliott also referenced a new opportunity and the possibility of a long truck haul to Southbridge, noting that the Board should consider each and every opportunity. Chairman Elliott confirmed that the UCRTS was still committed to 40,000 tons per year for the next Z 1/2 years, with Ms. Laurent agreeing unless usage was expanded. It was confirmed that SEMAS S planned to reconsider their lower rate at the end of the month. Mr. Cavossa stated that the operational costs of$7 per ton were high at the UCRTS and noted his intent to seek a recycling permit and need to hire three workers. Mr. Cavossa suggested that he could combine his labor at the UCRTS to supply MSW and meet the minimum tonnages, and negotiate with SEMIAS S for a lower rate by providing increased tonnage. The Chair'stated that Mr. Cavossa had already agreed to bring the tonnage but had not been doing it. There was discussion about the tonnage that Cavossa was able top roduce in July 2011 compared to other months, and the increased tonnage that occurred since the rates were reduced. Mr. Sullivan stated that it was a result of competition and Mr. Cavossa stated that the permit was illegal and that flow control could not be enforced for 20 years. The Chair stated that flow control was now legal. Ms. Laurent stated that the Board of Managers would need to have the conversations about whether the UCRTS would be opened up to MSW from anywhere, particularly as it could impact the Town of Falmouth who had previously expressed concern about local impacts. Mr. Goddard stated that the permit allowed 286 tons per day and it was noted that an average of 150 tons per day was being processed. Mr. Goddard inquired about C&D and Mr. Podgurski responded that it would be added to the existing train. Mr. Cavossa indicated that taking over the loading of municipal solid waste would lower the costs in exchange for Cavossa to be able to load their own waste at no cost. Mr. Cavossa recommended that a cap not be placed on the waste but Mr. Goddard stated that it was a permitted cap. Mr. Cavossa emphasized the value of making the UCRTS viable by not limiting amounts. Mr. Goddard noted that it was intricately linked to what the towns wished to do with their trash. Mr. Cavossa suggested that it would be challenging to build an RSP since everyone would have different ideas and recommended a Request for Ideas instead. Mr. Goddard recommended that the discussion remain on the agenda. Chairman Elliott stated that he was open to all ideas that would improve the operation, but emphasized his desire to reduce costs to the towns over the-next 2 1I2 contracted years. MIs. Laurent recommended that each town consider C&D, especially since Mashpee and Sandwich did not accept it locally and sent it to'Bourne. Mr. Goddard will discuss C&D further with MIr. D. Barrett. MIs. Laurent indicated that she would follow up with SEMAS S regarding 4