Regular Meeting Minutes
December 3, 2007
Members Present: Gerry Gleich, Matt Mecum, Lorie Martiska
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Dennis Costello (Sanitation Agent), see attached Sign-In Sheet
Recorder: Melanie Rich
RESIDENT BUSINESS
Michael Holyoak (18 Boulder Way) – Variance Request for Well – Mike Sullivan from Connorstone Engineering attended. He explained that it is an upgrade of an old but failed cesspool. A tight tank was originally designed until it was found that the original applicant owned more land. The plan is now for a small, varied system. Mr. Sullivan explained that Mr. Holyoak proposed to move the neighbor’s (Jan Nadow) well, but she declined. It was moved once before. The system is a pumped system with a leach field. The variances that are being requested are for the local Board of Health and Title 5. The plan still needs to be reviewed and approved by DEP. Frank Defalco (45 Rocky Pond Road) stated that he was previously involved with the property and that
he presented and the Board approved a plan with a tight tank. Mr. Defalco was reminded that when the original plan was submitted, it did not depict all the land. Ms. Nadow asked why the Board would agree to the requested setbacks. She was told that for repair and upgrade, the setback is 50’-100’. She was concerned about any impact. Mr. Sullivan explained to her that the well is an artesian well 300’ sealed at the ledge. The water could come from miles away. It is up gradient from the septic system. Jackie Bissonnette (72 Rocky Pond Road) asked what the impact would be from a reduced size of 750 sq. ft. to 423 sq. ft. Mr. Sullivan told her it would be fine and that it meets Title 5. She also asked if water testing can be performed to see if there is any impact. Dennis told her that wells should be tested by the individual owners periodically since they are private wells. Also explained to her
were property line setbacks for new construction according to the Board’s bylaws and that they are complying with Title 5. Ms. Nadow asked why when Mr. Hoffses came before the Board was it denied. She was told that at the time, the Board did not know that another piece of land existed. Ms. Bissonnette asked why a tight tank is a last resort, and was told that we try to recharge ground water tables and that with a tight tank it goes into a holding tank and then is trucked away. The Board agreed to approve the plan with the variances requested.
Joe McGrath – Stormwater Control Bylaw Discussion – Joe McGrath attended and briefly explained to the Board the part of the bylaw he is requesting the Board control/enforce (illicit discharge). He said the EPA does not recommend the Highway Department enforcing it. He also said that as far as actually enforcing it, the Board would have the authority to appoint someone to do this. He suggested we review the draft he left and obtain legal counsel. In addition, he asked that the Board support it at the Town Meeting.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Vouchers were approved.
Lorie motioned to accept the Meeting Minutes dated October 22, 2007; Matt seconded; all agreed.
January 28, 2008 was confirmed as the date for the next BOH meeting.
Lombardi (250 Cross Street) Declaration of Covenants Documents – Ken Lombardi was in attendance. A letter was received from Judy Pickett with her approval. Dennis said there is a problem with the pump chamber outlet invert elevation. He is in contact with Quinn Engineering to make the elevation change.
AGENT’S REPORT
Emergency Preparedness – To be discussed at the next meeting.
Flu Clinics – The Senior Clinic resulted in 130 doses being administered; the Town Wide Clinic approximately 56 doses. It was agreed that the site worked well. Next year’s clinic will include the seniors, with them being vaccinated first. More signage will be put out also. Dennis said the Board needs to put in a line item for the FY09 budget. He also said he needs to check with the state to see what allotment we will receive, and thinks we can bill the sate for the seniors. He will follow-up regarding billing and training. Dennis spoke with Joannie Koogler (report for the Banner) and she said she will do a follow-up to the Flu Clinic and also a series of articles concerning emergency preparedness.
Mosquito Control – Lorie said she was impressed and pleased with the way Dennis handled mosquito control issues this year.
Dennis let the Board know that we are now part of the reverse 911 for Region II.
The MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) for Mass Dispensing Site (Tahanto Regional Middle-High School) was signed by the Board and will be sent to Joseph J. Connelly, Superintendent of Schools.
PLAN REVIEW
Lot 3 Redwood Circle (Ron Aspero) – Approved.
Lot 1R and 2R Longley Hill (Mr. Ali – Al Safa) – Not reviewed tonight pending Planning Board response.
205 School Street (Nicholas & Rita Aoude) – Approved.
742 Main Street (David Humphrey) – Approved.
69 Rocky Pond Road (Gary Tuthill) – The plan calls for a tight tank. Soil testing was conducted and alternatives researched. It is currently a cesspool which failed Title 5. There is no room for a system. Frank Defalco (45 Rocky Pond Road) questioned when the property was sold. He was told the Board is not forwarded real estate transactions and that all real estate transactions do not need to have a Title 5 in order to transfer, nor is it the responsibility of the Board to find out when Title 5s are performed, since under the law, Title 5 inspections are forwarded to the Board of Health within 30 days of completion. Jackie Bissonnette (72 Rocky Pond Road) asked what the law would be if it was not completed within two years. She was told that Title 5 states they have
two years to bring it into compliance. The Title 5 on file with the office is dated April 27, 2006 which means Mr. Tuthill has until April 27, 2008 to bring it into compliance. The property is currently being rented. Ms. Bissonnette requested renting be stopped if it is not up to code by April 27, 2008. The plan will still need to be reviewed and approved by the DEP. There is an alarm on it. It was requested that a visual alarm also be included outside. The plan was approved. The Board will explore the feasibility of a tight tank monitoring system.
Gerry motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m.; Lorie seconded; all agreed.
Before the meeting started, Ken Sydow stopped in to say that the plan for 18 Boulder Way would be good for the area and that he supports it as an abutter.
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