5/21/2018 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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11 Board of Selectmen Minutes May 21, 2018 Discussion and Approval of Change Order, Quashnet School Project: Catherine Laurent, Director of Public Works was in attendance with School Superintendent Patricia DeBoer and School Principal Mary Kate O'Brien to review a new change order related to the Quashnet School building project. With two credits and one new revision, the change order is reflective of the sum of$7,992.95. Funding would derive from the project contingency for new counters, and modifications to the student and faculty restrooms as required for ADA improvements. The countertops and sinks are original to the schools construction and were not included in the original project scope. It is the recommendation of the Planning & Construction Committee to approve Change Order #2. A summary of the change orders presenting the net addition to the project cost is outlined in a memorandum from Ms. Laurent dated May 16, 2018. Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve Change Order #2 in the amount of $7,992.95 associated to the Quashnet School construction project. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Opposed, none Discussion of Recycling at the Transfer Station: Catherine Laurent, Director of Public Works was in attendance to discuss the flux of recycling as a result of market changes. Ms. Laurent explained there are more restrictive standards for the acceptance of materials, and there is a low demand for certain materials. In turn, material recovery facilities are closing and no longer accepting certain materials previously in the recycling stream. The market is deemed uncertain in the foreseeable future. Wes Gregory of Gotta Do/WeCare Transportation was also present as was Kari Parcel, Municipal Assistance Coordinator for Barnstable County/MassDEP to review this matter. Costs associated to the single stream recycling program have escalated, and it is projected the recycling market will not improve in the future. It was disclosed the Board of Selectmen awarded a contract with Gotta Do Contracting LLC on April 9, 2018 for the daily operation of the Transfer Station which includes the hauling of recyclables, and tip fee for single stream recyclables as well as bulky waste to processing facilities. However the contract has not been signed to date. Under the contractual agreement which is reflective of a 3.5% increase over last year,the cost of single stream recycling is $50 per ton. A total of 680 tons are projected at a cost of$34,000 in fiscal year 2019. With recycling separation the cost is anticipated to be $2,380. Ms. Laurent indicated this may be an opportunity for the Town to return to the separation of recyclables.