Chilmark Board of Health Minutes
May 16, 2007
Attendees: Mike Renahan, Katie Carroll, Jan Buhrman, Sylvia Yeomans, Reid Silva, Chris Alley, Danielle Mastrangelo, Bret Stearns, Bill Wilcox, Warren Doty, Kent Healy, Ben Cameron, Will Holtham, Mike Jackson, Wendy Weldon, Mrs. Cetrulo
The minutes of May 2, 2007 were approved.
Sarah Hoffman (19-21) B Since the engineer was not present, the Board will hold this disposal works application for the next meeting. The Board instructed Sylvia to contact the engineer and let him know that the site plan should indicate that the installation is inspected by the engineer, not the Board of Health. Also, the septic installer must be permitted in Chilmark. If the engineer is not present at the next meeting, the Board will deny this DWA due to the 45 day rule.
The Board approved the sanitary survey approvals for Menemsha Beach and Lucy Vincent Beach.
The Board viewed an invitation from the County to attend a mosquito control & surveillance presentation on May 31st. Sylvia will RSVP for Sylvia and Jan who will attend.
Joel Pave (26-107) B The engineer is proposing a Micro Fast system with a pump chamber for this septic design. The following variances are required; 1) A reduction in separation between leaching area and wetlands from 150 feet to 63 feet, 2) A reduction in separation between leaching area and well from 150 feet to 110 feet, 3) A reduction in separation between leaching area and high ground water from five (5) feet to three (3) feet. The engineer is also asking for a 22% reduction in leaching capacity (25 % is allowed by Title V).
This hearing will be continued to June 6, 2007 at 5:30 PM.
David Grain (17-23.3) B The Board approved a revision to this disposal works permit # 96-54 (approved 12/20/06) to be shown on an as-built drawing.
Bill Wilcox and Bret Stearns presented an update on the progress of the AIsland Plan@. This plan will describe a course of action for achieving safe environmental resources for the future. The intention of this plan is to identify goals and objectives to achieve
measurable targets in general and within specific topic areas by outlining specific strategies to reach them.
Squibnocket Pond Water Study B Wendy Weldon discussed the results of the Squibnocket Pond Water Study. The committee made the following recommendations;
1) Home owners should have water tested at least once a year.
2) Be frugal in water usage.
3) Limit the use of nitrogen fertilizers
Table in Tuscany B Danielle Mastrangelo presented a business plan to operate a residential kitchen and sell baked goods at the farmers market. The Board approved this food establishment permit application for a residential kitchen.
Scheuer Family Properties (33-4 & 33-6) B The Board approved this disposal works application for a seven (7) bedroom residential dwelling.
Joshua Weisner (31-9.3) B The Board approved this disposal works application for a six (6) bedroom residential dwelling.
David Davis (24-196, 198 & 200) B The engineer discussed installing a composting toilet with a grey water system at this property. The Board is inclined to consider this proposal and suggested that the engineer design a system for them to review.
Robert Green (3-34) B The Board has determined that this dwelling has five (5) bedrooms. The proposed renovation to enlarge the hallway does not increase the bedroom count.
John Zeisel (22-11) B The Board has determined that this dwelling requires an upgrade to the septic system. The 1,000 gallon septic tank must br replaced with a 1,500 gallon septic tank. The Board has agreed that a building permit may be issued with the condition that the septic tank will be replaced with a 1,500 gallon tank.
Home Port, Inc. (27.1-85) B The Board approved this food establishment permit renewal. The Board has instructed Sylvia to write a letter to Will Holtham regarding the Title V code requirements that effect this establishment.
Menemsha Rest Rooms (21-1) BThe Board approved a septic upgrade for the comfort station in Menemsha. A 1,500 gallon septic tank will be added to the design in addition to the existing 750 gallon tank.
Nursing Contract B Since the all-island request for proposal (RFQ) for public nursing services did not go out, we will issue a RFQ for Chilmark that separates the flu clinic from the rest of the contract.
KI Distribution B The Board agreed on the plan to distribute Potassium Iodide pills in Chilmark at the same time other towns will distribute pills. This date is to be determined but will probably be in September of 2007.
The Board noted the following food establishment renewal applications were received;
Menemsha Market The Bite Tea Lane Caterers
Flour & Flower Tea Lane Preserves The Pickett House
The Board noted the following as-built drawing was received:
Donna & Greg Culley, Map 25 Lot 1.1
The following invoices were submitted and approved:
Cingular $ 33.89
Araujo Brothers, Inc. 300.00
MV Refuse District (tipping fees) 1,518.55
MV Refuse District (Quarterly Drop off ) 8,560.99
MV Visiting Nurse Service 871.25
Sylvia Yeomans (Travel Expense) 23.09
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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