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Board of Health Minutes 03/05/08
March 5, 2008

Attendees:   Katie Carroll, Michael Renahan,  PersonNameJan Buhrman, PersonNameSylvia Yeomans, Chris Alley, Reid Silva, Jeremiah McCarthy

The Board signed a letter confirming Chilmark’s continued participation with the placeMartha’s Vineyard Medical Reserve Corps.

Shea (14-22.3)—The Board signed a certificate stating that there is an approved septic design for this parcel and the well has been installed and produces water of a sufficient quality and rate to the satisfaction of the Board of Health.

Menemsha Café – There was a discussion regarding this establishment.  The Board is uncertain if the new owner is planning to renovate or not.  Sylvia has scheduled an informal inspection for Thursday,
March 13, 2008.

The Galley – The Board asked if Mr. Fenner has submitted a drawing of the renovation.  Sylvia will research this and call Mr. Fenner.

Bryan Hummel (21-60) – This hearing was opened at 5:30 PM.  This is a proposed disposal works application for a three (3) bedroom residential dwelling.  The Board approved this disposal works application with the following variances; 1) A reduction in separation of leaching area to well from 150 feet to 117 feet,  2) A reduction in separation of leaching area to property line from 30 feet to 10 feet.  The Board has requested a letter from the owner stating that he acknowledges that the leaching facility is 117 feet from the well (Chilmark normally requires a 150 foot separation).  Mike made a motion to approve and Katie second the motion.  The Board voted in favor unanimously.

Maryann Thompson (24-213) –   This hearing was continued to March 19, 2008 at 5:30 PM.  The owner will submit a letter to waive the 45 day deadline rule.

Menemsha Inn (32-52) & 53) – Chris Alley discussed a proposed change of use at the Menemsha Inn & Beach Plum Inn.  They are proposing moving the laundry facility from the barn at the Beach Plum Inn and doing all laundry at the Menemsha Inn.  The engineer also proposed renovating the Barn at the Beach Plum Inn and connecting it to the existing septic system. The Board supports this idea and will consider a new septic design if submitted.

The Board asked Sylvia to research the property at Map 31 placeLot 02, currently owned by Craig Wiggins at 26 Abel’s addressStreetNeck Rd.  The Board asked how many bedrooms are permitted.

The following Disposal Works Installer’s Renewals were approved:
        Vineyard Engineering                    Russell’s & Son Excavation LLC          Watercourse Construction, Inc.  Brickstone Construction, Inc.

The following Food Establishment renewals were received:
        Menemsha Market                      Menemsha Texaco          Pickett House
        Larsen’s Fish Market, Inc.           Theo’s

The following Tobacco placeCitySale permits were approved:
        Menemsha Texaco                      Menemsha Market




placeMartha’s Vineyard Film Festival Temporary Event permit was approved.       

The following invoices were approved:
        MVCS Visiting Nurse Service                                     $837.50

The following as-built letter was received:  James Athern (20-101)
               
                
Respectfully Submitted,
Sylvia Yeomans
Administrator/Inspector


_________________________                ______________________           ______________________
Katherine L. Carroll, Chairperson              Michael A. Renahan                         Janet L. Buhrman
Chilmark Board of Health                              Chilmark Board of Health                    Chilmark Board of Health

These minutes have been transcribed from a tape.  The tape is on file and available for perusal