05/25/2011 BOARD OF HEALTH Executive Session

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Town of Mashpee 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, Massachusetts 02649 BOARD OF HEALTH – EXECUTIVE SESSION Mashpee Town Hall – Conference Room 3 Minutes of the Meeting of Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Board Members Present: Also Present: Kalliope Egloff, Chairman Glen Harrington, Health Agent Lucy Burton, Co-Chairman Burton Kaplan, Clerk The Executive Session of the Board of Health was convened at 8:45 PM with discussion regarding the FY 2012 Landfill Monitoring contract bids. Glen Harrington commented that Weston & Sampson had been asked by the Energy Committee to be the town’s consultant in preparing the solar project RFP. Weston & Sampson declined the request, stating that they wanted to be able to partner with the developer and bid for the project. The town hired Weston & Sampson the last time because it was believed that the town was going to be doing the solar project with them as our consultant, and now they have opted not to be our consultant in favor of going for the contract. Where we used their loyalty and knowledge of the landfill as the justification for hiring them the last time, Glen stated his feeling that this no longer holds true. Burton Kaplan agreed that if they do partner with the developer, it will reap them a lot more than a $15,000 consultant fee. Regarding the Green Seal proposal, Burton Kaplan noted that there is no breakdown of costs of the landwork. Glen stated that this is within their rights, and is what all three companies have done. Burton Kaplan noted that the agreement states have the right to terminate the agreement with no notice. The Board members agreed that it might be possible to modify the agreement. Burton Kaplan was concerned with the statement in the agreement that Green Seal may need to go to the State if the client cannot be reached, if hazardous waste or oil spill are detected at the site. Glen stated that if groundwater gets impacted from chemicals from the landfill, then it would be necessary to contact the client or the state, and that this is a boiler plate statement included in all agreements. Regarding the Horsley Witten Group proposal, Burton Kaplan stated he had no problem with it. Glen stated that right now the FY 2012 budget has been approved for $15,150, which is what Weston & Sampson bid. Green Seal’s bid was $11,800, and the Horsley Witten Group bid was $13,250. Glen Harrington stated that he has had no prior experience in working with Green Seal and has no direct knowledge of their work. Burton Kaplan voiced concern about the fact that Green Seal’s bid of $11,800 was offered as an estimate. Kalliope Egloff stated that she has no 1