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12 Board of Selectmen Minutes March 2, 2020 Discussion and Approval of the Following: Fire Suppression Inspection and Service; Transfer Station Gate Fees for Mattresses: Department of Public Works Director Catherine Laurent: (continued) DPW Director Catherine Laurent recommended the mattress fee at the Transfer Station be increased from $12 per mattress to $15 per mattress. The proposed fee is less or equal to what is charged by other communities. It was noted the Town of Falmouth charges $20, Barnstable $30 and Yarmouth $15. In 2019 a total of 1,340 mattresses were recycled at the Transfer Station. As per the Selectmen's policy fees at the Transfer Station should cover the cost to recycle the particular item. Motion made by Selectman Cotton to increase the Mattress Disposal Fee to $15 per mattress. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE Solid Waste Disposal: Barnstable County has been coordinating efforts with the 15 Cape towns to regionally transport solid waste. The Cape Cod Commission is also exploring options for disposal. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and Approval of FY 2021 Transfer Station Sticker Fees (Continued from February 10, 2020): At the last meeting the Board of Selectmen reviewed the proposed increase of the FY2021 Transfer Sticker Fees, and agreed to table the matter to the March 2, 2020 meeting. After taking the matter under advisement, the Board of Selectmen agreed to re-visit the fees imposed by the Director of Public Works. As per the instruction of the Board of Selectmen, fees for the operation of the Transfer Station would ultimately be funded 100% by the users. Over the past few years, fees have gradually increased. Sticker fees are the primary source of revenue. It is recommended the Is' Household Sticker be increased from $150 to $200. The Recycling Permit is proposed to be increased from $30 to $35, and the Single Trip Pass is recommended to be increased from $15 to $20. The Bag Fee is recommended at $3 for more than (5) 40-gallon bags. Without any changes, the tax subsidy will increase to approximately 22% in FY21. Discussion followed with respect to the burden to the taxpayer when the Town is beginning its wastewater program. Costs to offset the increase were considered. It was suggested that whatever funds may be available, be considered for use to offset the fee structure. Motion made by Selectman Cotton to increase the lst Household Sticker to $175, all other costs would remain the same. Motion seconded by Selectman Gottlieb. VOTE: 1-4. Motion fails. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb, no Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Sherman, no Selectman Weeden, no Opposed, (4)