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i <br /> OTHER BUSINESS <br /> Discussion; WeCare Holdings,LLC <br /> Bob McNamara and Wes Gregory, of WeCare Holdings, were present at the meeting. Mr. <br /> Gregory stated that WeCare had handled the Mashpee Transfer Station for approximately 8 <br /> years. WeCare has been involved in transporting and hauling solid waste for over 20 years. Mr. <br /> Gregory shared information with the Board about Seneca Meadows Landfill in New York. Mr. <br /> Gregory reported that his company initiated a long haul from central Massachusetts to the <br /> landfill approximately 20 years ago. In reference to the contract ending with SEMASS, 1V1r. <br /> Gregory reported that Seneca Meadows had an additional 20-3 5 years capacity and was recently <br /> re-permitted. Marlboro and Wellesley transported their waste to the location and the facility <br /> offered recycling for CB&D with plans to pursue food waste recycling. NIS-. Gregory suggested <br /> that Seneca Meadows would soon be set up for rail, making it an accessible and competitive <br /> option for the Cape. <br /> Mr. Gregory stated that WeCare had recently been awarded a contract with Taunton to design, <br /> build and operate an environmental technology park encompassing all of Taunton's waste <br /> including bio-solids from wastewater treatment, municipal and organic waste and recyclables. A <br /> 750-1000 tons per day rail transfer will be constructed and in operation by 2015, providing more <br /> opportunities in Southeastern Massachusetts. Mr. Gregory stated that his facility in <br /> Marlborough., in operation since 2001, was the only facility in operation certified to handle <br /> organic waste in Massachusetts. <br /> Mr. Gregory indicated that a long term agreement was recently signed between Seneca Meadows <br /> and New York City, permitting the establishment of the rail line. Mr. Gregory added that Seneca <br /> Meadows encompassed over 3,000 acres with 2,000-3,000 tons of waste dumped each day and <br /> the facility was permitted to accept 1.7 million tons per year allowing for sufficient capacity. <br /> Seneca Meadows was the largest landfill in the northeast and recently awarded as the best-run <br /> landfill in the United States. The facility also produces 24 megawatts of power per day. Seneca <br /> Meadows has not yet spoken with Mass Coastal. Mr. Gregory noted that the biggest commodity <br /> coming from.New York to the area was salt. Mr. Gregory expressed interest in responding to the <br /> RFQ by developing a proposal for rail or truck and discussed the convenience of Taunton's rail <br /> service. Mr. Gregory noted that the recycling facility would be alongside the rail transfer <br /> facility. Mr. Gregory indicated that there would be no composting at Taunton which would <br /> likely be transferred to Marlborough. <br /> Ms. Laurent inquired whether Mr. Gregory would consider the operation of the UCRTS and Mr. <br /> Gregory responded that he currently operated 6 transfer stations of all sues. The Chair inquired <br /> why there had been no conversation with Mass Coastal and Mr. Gregory responded that there <br /> previously had been no conversation regarding a regional approach. Mr. Gregory stated that, <br /> should the Board be interested, Seneca Meadows would be available to make a presentation <br /> about their facility. <br /> Announcements <br /> Mr. Sullivan announced that Yarmouth had released their RPP for a second time with no <br /> responses. <br /> 3 <br />