8/30/2012 UPPER CAPE REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Minutes

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E' anywhere on the Cape. Sustainable New Energy planned to reach out to Rose Forbes at R. Mr. Segura stated that no one had been in contact with the Air National Guard, who controls the land. Mr. Tilton suggested that a site had been located in Plymouth but that Sustainable New Energy was not currently a viable option. SFMASSICovanta-Mr.Tilton reported that, although they had not submitted a proposal, they were in attendance at the meeting. SEMAS S indicated that they were willing to negotiate with the Board through SwAC. Further discussion with vendors will occur in order to better compare the offers. An additional meeting will occur in 50 days, with plans to make a decision soon after. The Chair inquired about WM's statement"towns must commit to delivering all waste owned or controlled." Ms. Laurent suggested that it referred to waste from town facilities and what was collected curbside. Mr. D. Barrett stated that it was common in place of"put or pay" and that the town would send all waste that the town legitimately controlled to the vendor, but, as an example, not include recycling diverted elsewhere. Mr. Goddard inquired whether Mass Coastal had provided any future figures. It was noted that an email from Mass Coastal indicated their willingness to provide a price to any interested vendors. Mr. Jack noted that fuel adjustment and CPI could result in great fluctuations which could have significant impact and creating budgeting challenges. Mr. D. Barrett recommended offering the type of escalator the town would wish to use and referenced use of the Boston CPI which has remained fairly consistent. Ms. Laurent indicated that only one respondent proposed to use the UCRTS, although SEMASS indicated that they would likely utilize the rail. Ms. Laurent questioned future use of the UCRTS, adding that additional proposed uses have not materialized. Mr. D. Barrett indicated that it could serve as a recycling center as towns considered ways to reduce their waste. There was discussion regarding the transfer of land ownership from the Air National Guard to the Army. Ms. Laurent noted that operational costs for the rail totaled approximately $20 per ton which would be added on to the other expenses. Mr. Goddard suggested that the UCRTS lease be discussed at a future meeting and inquired about the role of the new executive director. Mr. Segura stated that the Air rational Guard's position was that they would excess the property and no longer control the property. Ms. Laurent inquired about the point of contact to determine whether the UCRTS' lease would be extended beyond 2014. Mr. Segura responded that the UCRTS held a consent from.the ANG to use the property but the underlying land owner was the State. Further information was needed from DCAM. Mr. Segura added that the ANG-would be excessing the off base part of the railroad track, which was federally owned by the Air Force, with the hope that the State would take over the rail line, possibly in a land swap with Hanscom Air Force Base. Review/Approve: FY-12 Closeout Mr. Jack described the Closeout Chart/Summary and inquired whether the Board wished to refund the surplus or apply it as a credit on the 2013 invoices. There was agreement to apply the surplus as a credit to the invoices. Ms. Laurent made a motion that the surplus be applied to the invoice for each community or user. Mr. Tilton seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. The Managers signed the document. 3