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5 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> March 16, 2009 <br /> APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: <br /> Public Henri —Solid Waste Collection tions: (continued) <br /> Anne Shave,the former treasurer tax collector for the Town of 1 lashpee <br /> stated that she recently react an article in the paper about the disposal <br /> options and the numbers are confusing to her. Ms. Shaw made note of an <br /> old saying"if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Ms. Shaw Mated the current <br /> system works very well and that it would be difficult to price bags and <br /> track inventory. Ms. Shaw indicated she does not see the need to male the <br /> change and asked if the transfer station was going to remain open. <br /> h <br /> In response,the Selectmen stated the public hearing is an opportunity for <br /> the public to ask questions. It was re-iterated the information would be <br /> j disseminated at town meeting for informational purposes and after the <br /> annual election there could be more hearings on this matter, <br /> Ms. Laurent noted the information would also be publicized on the DP <br /> website. It was disclosed that decisions to set fees would be made through <br /> a public hearing process with the Board of Selectmen. With respect to the <br /> AYT program, the fees would range from $26 per year to $256 per year. <br /> The cost per household is based on the numbers and size of the bags. The <br /> price of an 8.5 gallon bag is projected to cost $.0.50. The bag size would <br /> range from 8.5 gallons to the standard 32 gallon, a cost of$1.50 per bag. <br /> iashpee resident Ed Baker indicated the operation on Asher's Path VAR <br /> still happen no matter what action is taken. There will be composting, and <br /> mattress disposal, etc. Mr. Baler stated he is strongly in favor of the <br /> AYT program. Mr. Baker added he is hesitant with the curbside <br /> collection option because there may be less recycling and more collection. <br /> Mr. Baker suggested if there is no recycling at the curb,there should be no <br /> pick-up at the curb. Mr. Baker stated that he does not feel the Town of <br /> Falmouth recycles as much as they should. Falmouth collects recyelables <br /> every other week. <br /> Mr. Baker also noted to initiate the PAYT program there is a small grant <br /> available to assist the town. Ms. DeMello indicated the town must apply <br /> for the start-up grant and there are cri <br />