08/19/1993 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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MINUTES August 19 , 1993 4 BOARD OF HEALTH Mr. Suominen stated, "The proposed private facility will be located at an Industrial Park in the town of Taunton. " "We secured final land use permits to build the facility. " "We having been working with D.E.P. for one year and expect to receive final ❑.E.P. permit for sewer connection. " "Our goal is to open the plant in late January or February of 1994 . " "Estimated acceptance is 100,000 gallons per day. " "Our target area is a 25 to 30 mile radius. " "We expect to come in at .5 1/2 cent to .7 cent per gallon range for mu- nicipalities. " "The pumper will be responsible for transpor- tation fees. " "We would be willing to lock-in that fee and are looking for 3 to 4 year contracts. " "There would be a considerate price index increase on an annual basis. " "We will set aside disposal capacity for each town/city. " "We have storage capabilities of up to 600 ,000 to 700,000 gallons on site. " "We have six receiving bays. " Mr. Doherty questioned whether this would be put or pay process. " Mr. Suominen responded,. "It could be however, this is an issue that we would be willing to talk about. " Mr. Bersani presented an overall view of the proposed facility and informed Board members, "Septage, once treated, will be discharged to the town of. Taunton's sewerage system. " "Sludge will be transported to the Taunton landfill ." "Taunton has two years left on its existing landfill life and are in the final stages of securing a permit for a 20 year expansion of their existing landfill . " "They now transport their sludge to their landfill. " Mr. Greelish relayed, "Sandwich has already made their commitment to the Otis treatment plant." "We are now prepar- ing to make our commitment. " Mr. Bersani stated, "We will make a formal proposal to the town and provide contract documents as soon as possible. " Mr. Greelish recommended Mr. Bersani and Mr. Suominen consult with representatives from the towns of Sandwich and Mashpee. Mr. Suominen stated, "We will arrange a meeting with . the proper representatives of both towns. " APPOINTMENT: Patrick Coffey - r57 Timberlane Mr. Patrick Coffey and-Mr. Robert Raymond, P.E. were in attendance for this scheduled appointment.