Chilmark Board of Health Minutes
May 5, 2008
Attendees: Katie Carroll, Michael Renahan, Jan Buhrman, Sylvia Yeomans, Lenny Jason Jr., Donald Poole, Emmett Poole, Reid Silva, Alexia Jason, Kent Healy, Chris Alley
Everett Poole (27.1-109) – Mike explained to Mr. Poole that we do not have a file for this parcel. He then asked Mr. Poole what type of septic system he has. Mr. Poole confirmed that the deli, small store, and the apartment are on a septic system that is not tied into the large building. Mike asked Mr. Poole to have a septic inspection done and a sketch of the existing septic system with its components so we can create a file. The Board is concerned that a public septic system may be considered in the near future and we need to have documentation of what currently exists.
Point Inner Way (33-98, 99,101) -- This hearing opened at 5:20 PM. This septic design is for a five bedroom residential disposal works system. The applicant is asking for the following variances; 1) A reduction in separation between the leaching area and salt water (in the coastal district) from 200 feet to 103 feet. 2) A reduction in separation between leaching area and wetland from 150 feet to 142 feet. 3) A reduction in separation between leaching area and well from 150 feet to 120 feet. 4) A reduction in separation between leaching area and leaching area (in the coastal district) from 300 feet to 125 feet. 5) A reduction in separation between leaching area and property line from 30 feet to 12 feet. The Board asked that a reduced nitrogen system be
installed, and the leaching area is to be moved 20 feet away from the pond (closer to the wetland). This hearing will be continued at a later date to be determined. The hearing closed at 5:40 PM.
Joel Pave (26-107) – This hearing continuance was opened at 5:40 PM. This is a residential three (3) bedroom disposal works application. The engineer has proposed a “Perc-Rite” drip dispersal System. This is a new technology that has DEP approval. The engineer is also requesting the following variances; 1) A reduction in separation between leaching facility and well from 150 feet to 115 feet, 2) A reduction in separation between leaching facility and wetland from 150 feet to 22 feet, 3) Title 5 variance -- A reduction in separation between leaching facility and wetland from 50 feet to 22 feet. A maintenance contract must be on file. Katie made a motion to approve, Mike second the motion and it was approved unanimously. The hearing closed at 5:50
PM.
Richard Brigham (27.1-31) – This hearing was opened at 5:50 PM. The engineer has proposed (2) 1000 gallon plastic septic tanks (tight tanks). The Board approved this application with the following condition; they recommend the new septic system be installed by November 5, 2008. This septic system requires an easement to cross the abutter’s property to pump out the tight tanks. Mike made a motion to approve, Katie second, and it was approved unanimously.
Reid discussed installing a geothermal well in Chilmark. The Board chose to discuss this at a later date. It will be permitted through a well permit application.
Leonard Jason Jr. (20-98.2) – The Board voted to approve this disposal works application to serve the renovated three (3) bedroom barn/guest house with the following condition; the existing well must be tested for yield. The permit will be signed after successful testing of the well.
Sergio Modigliani (4-3) – The Board approved a septic design to serve three (3) detached bedrooms above the garage.
Miles Jaffee (32-70) – The Board approved connecting the existing septic system to the new addition. There is no change in bedroom count.
Tim & Elisif Quinson (26-133 & 134) – This disposal works application needs a hearing. This is a proposed four (4) bedroom design. This application requires the following variances; 1) A reduction in separation between leaching area and property line from 30 feet to 10 feet, 2) A reduction in separation between leaching and wetland from 150 feet to 87 feet. A hearing will be held for this system on
May 21, 2008 at 5:30.
Molly Doyle (3-60) – The Board approved a renovation of this septic plan # 7-37. The owner is relocating the well.
David Harrison (33-114) – The Board approved this well permit application.
George Morgan (18-105) – The Board approved this well permit application with the following condition, this well needs an easement on the Kenny property. The well permit will be held until the well is staked and the easement document is received.
Jonathan Schiller (19-71) – The Board requested a site drawing showing the well and septic system, and a letter from the owner acknowledging the reduction in separation between the well and the leaching area. The Board will approve this well after receiving this documentation.
Home Port, Inc. – Katie informed Sylvia and the Board that she had received a phone call regarding the rumor that Sylvia started an incident with Will Holtham and the Police were called. The Board acknowledged that this was incorrect.
Joan Wilson (18-117) – The Board approved this tent permit application.
The Board acknowledged the following Food establishment renewals:
Flour & Flower The Galley
The following “as-built” letters were received:
Guiney (2-4) Brian Hummel (21-60) Point Inner Way (33-98, 99 & 101)
The Board asked Sylvia to put an ad in the newspaper to solicit bids for the public nursing contract.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sylvia Yeomans
Administrator/Inspector
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Katherine L. Carroll, Chairperson Michael A. Renahan 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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