Chilmark Board of Health Minutes
March 28, 2007
Attendees: Mike Renahan, Katie Carroll, Jan Buhrman, Sylvia Yeomans, Kent Healy, Reid Silva, Chris Alley, Brian Nelson
The Board approved the minutes of February 21, 2007 and March 7, 2007.
Nelson Chemical Design B Brian Nelson explained how his geothermal well technology works. Brain has requested that the Chilmark Board of Health allow the drilling of geothermal wells in Chilmark for heating purposes. This technology has been approved by DEP, with the further approval of use by the local Boards of Health. The Chilmark Board of Health is willing to allow the use of geothermal wells for heating and told Mr. Nelson that they will work with him in defining the process of approval in Chilmark. Sylvia will prepare a new
well application for this purpose.
M.V. Hill (33-115) B Chris Alley was present to discuss the enforcement letter that was sent to Bob Vila. He asked the Board for clarification of what they wanted done. The Board told him the second sill cock, any plumbing in the building, and the outside shower must be removed.
High Meadow Realty Trust (19-50) B The Board approved this well permit application.
Elga Wheeler (33-18) B The Board approved this disposal works application, removing one bedroom from the existing house and constructing a new detached bedroom and connecting it to the existing septic system. A total bedroom count of three (3) was confirmed on September 21, 2006. This does not exceed the current septic permit.
John Zeisel (22-11) B Kent Healy discussed the renovation of this house to a 6 bedroom septic system. Although the current permit is for 6 bedrooms, it is under the old criteria for Title 5, and the Board has requested the submission of a proposed floor plan prior to making a determination.
Menemsha Washrooms B The Board reviewed the memo sent to the Board of Selectmen on
October 25, 2006 requesting an upgrade of the leaching area. The Board has not received a response from the Selectmen and asked Sylvia to send a copy of the original memo to Tim Carroll and ask for a status report. This work should be done prior to the new summer season.
Scheuer Family Properties (33-4 & 33-6) B This property is near wetlands and Menemsha Pond. The Board is inclined to approve this disposal works permit, but they would like to see a design using an advanced treatment system.
Raymond & Lillian Kellman (14-27) B The Board approved this residential disposal works application upgrade using the existing 1,000 gallon septic tank. The design is for a four (4) bedroom dwelling.
Mike Renahan abstained from discussion and vote on Ocean View Nominee Trust
Ocean View Nominee Trust (30-118) B The Board approved this residential disposal works application for an existing two (2) bedroom house with a two (2) bedroom addition. The portion of the house that is a two bedroom addition, is complete tear down. The Board has approved this with the knowledge that this portion of the house is new construction.
Alfred Mayes (3-51) B The Board approved the expansion of this building utilizing the existing six (6) bedroom disposal works permit # 01-06. The bedroom count does not exceed the septic design.
Seven Gates Farm & Cutler (1-10) B The Board did not approve this well application at this time. They want clarification of the well and location. Is it a second well, and where is the existing well?
Brian Kenney Trustee (18-59.11) B Mike approved this well on March 16, 2007. The existing well is to be abandoned.
The Board voted to proceed with the all-island nursing contract request for proposal. Sylvia will write a letter to confirm participation.
The following Disposal Works Installers= Permits were approved:
Brickstone Construction, Inc. Clermont Construction, LLC
John Lamb (17-8.3) B The Board confirmed the building of a studio that will not have plumbing and will not be connected to the existing septic system.
Middle Line Road Project B The Board reviewed the Form B proposal from Vineyard Land Surveying and Engineering. There is no soil data with the plan and no test holes shown in the leaching areas. The Board will have Sylvia send a memo to the Planning Board explaining that this plan is not adequate for a determination.
Pepperbush Farm (13-6.1) B The Board signed a letter confirming the bedroom count at three bedrooms with a septic design for four (440 gpd).
The Board reviewed a proposal for mowing the grass at the landfill. They are agreeable to the proposal of $1,050 but asked Sylvia to research where it will be covered in the budget. There might be money left in the landfill capping budget.
The following Aas-built@ letters were received:
Richard Shweder, 19-39 Thomas Milch, 25-86
The following invoices were submitted and approved:
Sylvia Yeomans travel expense $ 64.58
M.V. Visiting Nurse Service 531.25
M.V. Refuse District Tipping Fees 846.40
Respectfully Submitted,
Sylvia Yeomans
Administrator/Inspector
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Michael A. Renahan, Chairman Katherine L. Carroll Janet L. Buhrman
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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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