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Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> July 25, 2016 <br /> APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS <br /> Discussion of additional trash disposal fee at the Transfer Station, $1/bag over five (5)bags: <br /> (continued) <br /> Rodney C. Collins, Town Manager indicated the Waste Management Committee <br /> recommendation to limit the number of bags effective on July 1, 2016 was adopted by the Board <br /> of Selectmen. However, the Board did not adopt the fee for each additional bag over five. The <br /> Waste Management Committee brochure states that a$1 fee is imposed for each additional bag <br /> over the limit. If this is not adopted residents having a receipt(dated July 1, 2016 through July <br /> 1$, 2016)would be eligible for a rebate. <br /> Ms. Laurent added that within a few weeks of the fee enforcement,the disposal of more than 5 <br /> bags has lessened. <br /> It was suggested the Board adopt the $1 fee for each bag over five and reassess this matter next <br /> year. It was also recommended the Transfer Station continue to track those disposing of five <br /> bags or more, and those who frequent the facility for disposal. <br /> Mashpee resident Walter Philips indicated he has discussed this matter with the Town Manager, <br /> Mr. Philips reminded the Board of Selectmen that the public voted on three occasions against <br /> instituting the pay-as-you-throw program. The problem seems to lie with trash entering the <br /> Transfer Station that has never has been inspected. Mr. Philips stated that inspection may be the <br /> route to follow as at the end run this also may be a back door entry to the pay-as-you-throw <br /> program. Regarding this matter Mr. Philips cautioned the Board of Selectmen of getting into an <br /> end run situation. <br /> John Harris also spoke on this issue. Mr. Harris indicated he has a truck and utilizes the Transfer <br /> Station frequently. The institution of a fee would be an inconvenience. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to impose a$1 fee per bag over the 5 bag limit at the <br /> Transfer Station for the remainder of the year. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Opposed, none <br />