Chilmark Board of Health Minutes
April 19, 2006
Attendees: Mike Renahan, Matt Poole, Katie Carroll, Sylvia Yeomans, Reid Silva, Tim Carroll, Doug Cooper, Riggs Parker, Chris Alley, Ryan Bushey, Russell Maloney
The Board approved the corrected minutes of March 22, 2006
Jeffrey Bezanson (33-54) B The Board acknowledged a revised site plan submitted by the engineer, putting a space between the septic tank and the pump chamber as requested.
John M. Callagy (33-76.1) B The Board approved this disposal works application with the following conditions; 1) The engineer is to confirm soils in the leaching area. 2) A drawing is to be submitted siting two fully compliant septic systems, thus allowing the approval of a shared septic system.
Douglas Sacks (24-209 & 216) B The Board approved a revision to this disposal works permit #05-10C.
Point Inner Trust LLC (33-98, 99, & 101) BThis disposal works hearing was opened at 6:30 PM. Mike checked the abutter letter and green cards. Mike reported that the Conservation Commission is satisfied with this design. The following variances are required; 1) A reduction in separation between leaching area and wetland from 100 feet to 58 feet, 2) A reduction in separation between leaching area and salt water in the coastal area from 200 feet to 164 feet, 3) A reduction in separation between leaching area and well
from 150 feet to 106 feet, 4) A reduction in separation between leaching and leaching in the coastal area, from 300 feet to 81 feet, 5) A reduction in separation between leaching area and property line from 30 feet to 26 feet, 6) A reduction in separation between sewer pressure line and wetland from 50 feet to 35 feet. The Board has requested the following; 1) The owner is to write a letter confirming they acknowledge the separation between well and leaching area is less than the required 150 feet.
2) Sylvia is to visit the site and confirm the bedroom count . 3) Relocate the ejector pump from the south side of the house to the north side to eliminate a variance of pressure lines to the wetland.
4) Confirm location of the water lines. The Board has extended the deadline for installation of this system to May 6, 2006. This hearing will be continued on May 3, 2006.
Budget/Revolving Fund B Riggs Parker reported that the Selectmen and Finance Committee have approved using the $3,000 budget line item for septic inspections and consultation with the condition that the Board of Health will pursue obtaining approval from the Town, that will allow the Board of Health under G.L Chapter 46 sec. 36, the use of a special revolving fund for hiring outside consultants. The Board has determined, based on information provided by Riggs Parker and the guidelines for revolving funds, it appears that an extensive amount of work
and effort is required by the Treasurer and Accountant. The Board will further evaluate how to proceed.
Joseph Onek (14-19.2) B The Board approved this disposal works permit.
David Epstein (9-3) B The Board approved this disposal works permit.
Lindauer/Finbury (27.1-26) B The Board has scheduled a hearing for this disposal works application for May 17, 2006 at 6:30 PM.
Karen & David Davis (24-196, 198 & 200) B The engineer has submitted a new site plan for this well and septic design. This plan shows the proposed well 20 feet from the property line. The existing well will be properly abandoned. The Board approved this well permit application.
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Karen & David Davis (24-196, 198 & 200) B The Board approved this disposal works application with the following conditions; 1) The property owner must submit a letter to the Board of Health explaining how they plan to dispose of the solid and liquid waste. 2) The owner will submit to the Board of Health, a maintenance contract with Clevis prior to issue of a certificate of compliance.
Roland Shea (8-43) B Doug Cooper presented a revised preliminary site plan for Board review and comment. The Conservation Commission hired an outside consultant to review the wetland delineation, and agrees with the wetland representation on this plan. There has been a reduction in size of the house and it has been moved out of the buffer zone. This plan requires the following variances; 1) A reduction in separation between leaching area and well from 150 feet to 130 feet. 2) A reduction in
separation between leaching area and wetland from 150 feet to 115 feet. The Board requested specifications of the water proof retaining wall, and also wants the engineer to examine possible water tightness and buoyancy issues with the septic tank and pump chamber.
Turnbull (26-84) B The Board reviewed a letter submitted by Ms. Flanders requesting a determination of bedroom count for the septic system serving this parcel. The Board determined the following, there are three structures on this property, the main house with three bedrooms, a bunk house with one bedroom, and a barn with one bedroom. After Mike Renahan visited the site, the Board determined the total bedroom count for this property to be five bedrooms.
Flanders Lane Nominee Trust (26-23) B The Board reviewed this disposal works application and requested the following; After obtaining access to the detached bedroom, the Board will conduct a bedroom count. They also requested separations to the wetlands across Flanders Lane.
Leah Littlefield (27.1-56) B George Sourati submitted a list detailing the responsibilities of the Engineer. He also submitted a letter and maintenance agreement from Wastewater Alternatives of New England, LLC. The Board wants more detail in the maintenance agreement. The Board asked what is being tested, i.e. pH, TSS, BOD, total Kjeldahl nitrogen, nitrate and ammonia. They also want specifications of the maintenance contract, where the samples are taken, what is being testing, at what interval the samples are taken, and who are
the results being reported to.
Forbes Smiley (20-41) B Sylvia reported that Vineyard Land Surveying and Engineering is working on this project again. Glenn Provost said he is waiting for Kent Healy to inspect the property and report back what work needs to be done prior to a disposal works inspection.
Stephen Gyllenhaal (25-83) B The Board approved this well permit application.
Robert Norton/Lou Dimouitch (12-42) B The Board approved this well permit application with the following condition; the Conservation Commission needs to approve.
The following food establishment renewals were received:
Theo=s Menemsha Market (and Tobacco)
Tea Lane Caterers
The following sewage disposal system inspection reports were received:
Chris Caldwell (24-27) B passes Pam White (3-35) B passes
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Pepperbush Farm Trust (13-6.1) B Pepperbush Farm Trust submitted a proposal to dismiss the outstanding matter. Matt Poole made a motion to accept the proposal and Katie second. The Board voted in favor.
Various invoices were submitted for approval.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sylvia Yeomans
Administrator/Inspector
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Michael A. Renahan, Chairman Matthew E. Poole Katherine L. Carroll
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These minutes have been transcribed from a tape. The tape is on file and available for perusal.
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