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2 Board of Selectmen Minutes March 30, 2000 Board of Health—Transfer Station: It was noted that the Selectmen awarded the contract to CWM for the operation of the Transfer Station last July. The five-year bid was $300,000 less than the bid submitted by Joe DiMaggio,the former operator of the facility. Mr. DiMaggio had four trailers on site at his discretion under previous contract, although the original bid specification required a minimum of(3) trailers. Present bid specifications set forth a minimum of(2)trailers with a backup of(1). When asked as to why the number of trailers was reduced from the specifications,the Board of Health indicated that they wanted to allow smaller firms an opportunity to bid on the operation of the Transfer Station. Bid specifications also included estimated tonnage figures to give competing contractors a reference point for their bids. Discussion followed with respect to the request for proposal and the number of trailers deemed appropriate to effectively handle the waste stream to maintain an adequate level of service to Mashpee residents. Selectman Marsters opened the discussion to obtain public comment. Several residents agreed that the Transfer Station has improved, and is operating in a more efficient manner than in previous years. The issue of compacting loads and the number of trailers were considered. Coastal Waste Management representative Raymond Esper suggested the Board institute a mechanism to assist with the operational procedure of the Transfer Station. In addition,Mr. Esper requested the Board support an extra $40,000 per year as an overcharge or contract amendment to support the use of(2) additional trailers to handle the trash load on Sundays. An in-depth discussion ensued. Reimbursement for the length of the contract was considered. Changes in the operating system for future consideration include increased recycling efforts that may offset trailer costs. The option to re-bid for the operation of the Transfer Station was considered. The potential conflict of interest by one or more members of the Board of Health was also reviewed.