6/7/2018 UPPER CAPE REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Minutes

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Coastal and Mr. Hunt about drafting a letter to request an Exception to Policy to identify the appropriate track standard. The Chair noted an agreement was also necessary regarding who would be responsible for repairs. Mr. Hunt recommended that Mass Coastal request an extension of their previous agreement and address*the issue on an annual basis, as required by the Wing Commander. Mr. Cavossa stated that he took the inspection seriously and sought business and legal advice regarding potential exposure. Mr. Cavossa stated that he understood the risks, so had the Board of Managers indemnified,but noted that non-hazardous C&D was running through the woods with no traffic crossings. Mr. Cavossa suggested that the Board of Managers had been receiving a good revenue stream through rent, recommending that the Board consider entering the partnership to assist with funding rail repairs. Mr. Cavossa indicated that it was not fair for a business with a five year agreement to incur expenses of$40,000-$50,000 for repairs that would benefit the facility many years down the road. The Chair suggested reaching out to MassDOT regarding whether there was access to the Military Bond Bill funds. Mr. Goddard suggested also reaching out to the local delegation to work with the Legislature. Mr. Jack expressed frustration regarding agencies hiding behind one another and sub leases and ownership issues. It was Mr. Jack's opinion that the State may not invest in the rail until it was determined who would be taking over the excessed parcel. It would seem that if the maintenance of the rail offered a future benefit to the military, it would be unfair for them not to help fund the rail repairs. Mr. Goddard stated that Bourne had been advised that the rail was important to the military. Mr. Goddard recommended that the Board reach out,possibly by formal letter from town Selectmen,to Federal representatives seeking their assistance in addressing this critical infrastructure issue and the need for a plan to maintain the rail. The Chair agreed that immediate concerns would be addressed by Mass Coastal and town involvement could be part of the long term plan. Mr. Renker confirmed that Mass Coastal had been in contact with DOT Rail, who could not divulge state funding for the rail until it was owned by Massachusetts. Mr. Goddard requested that the item be added to a future agenda and that Town Counsel be consulted. Chairman Laurent will follow up with Mr. Podgurski by email, adding that she would forward Mass Coastal's report to the Board and another meeting would be scheduled based on the results of the report. Mr. Renker summarized that Mass Coastal would be drafting a letters to indemnify the UCRTS Board of Managers for liability of the operations at the transfer station,to request from the 102d a change in standards and extension of the lease from 2007 for the "Right of Entry" and draft a report detailing rail repairs. At Mr. Hunt's inquiry, Mr. Segura confirmed that it was only the active rail line requiring repair. Update on Operations A quarterly report was provided to the Managers from Cavossa. The Chair was also in receipt of the report submitted to DEP which Board members wished to receive. Mr. Crowley distributed copies of their June Payment Summary to members of the Board. Mr. Cavossa reported that the DEP allowed his company to increase their volume to 150 tons per day. DEP had reviewed Cavossa's work with C&D and identified them currently as having the highest recycling rate for a facility in the State for C&D..Mr. Cavossa was working with Sheriff Cummings' office to hire men from the jail, serving six month terms,who could work for pay during daytime hours. One man completed the entry level program, another man was 85% 6