Skip Navigation
Click to return to website
This table is used for column layout.
Board of Health Minutes 04/02/08
April 2, 2008




Attendees:   Katie Carroll, Michael Renahan,  PersonNameJan Buhrman, PersonNameSylvia Yeomans, Reid Silva, PersonNameMax McCreery, Fran Demers, Russell Walton

The minutes of February 20, 2008, March 5, 2008, and March 19, 2008 were approved.

Joel Pave (26-107) –  This disposal works hearing opened at 5:06 PM.  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.  The Board will hold approval until they review the information on the “Perc-Rite” system and DEP approval.  This hearing will be continued to the next meeting on May 5, 2008 at 5:05 PM.

Maryann Thompson (24-213) –   This hearing was opened at 5:30.  The following abutter letters were read into the minutes;  Kathy Coe 2-5-08, 2-1-08; PersonNameWendy Bujak 2-1-08, 2-20-08;  Joan Safford 2-1-08, 1-28-08; PersonNameMargaret Robinson 2-27-08, 2-19-08; Barbara Roberts 2-1-08, 2-25-08, 3-18-08 from Barbara Roberts and PersonNameWendy Bujok;  Neighbors of South Abels Hill (Charles Banta, Buttercup Trust, Kathy Coe, Carol Coe Fowler, Margaret Rose Fowler, Helen Elizabeth Fowler, Andrew Joseph Fowler, Barbara Hart Roberts, PersonNameWendy H. Bujak, Susan Scheuer and Jonathan Lipnick, Catherine C. Mansfield, Heather Norton, Margaret Bainbridge Robinson, Joan Bainbridge Safford, Kenneth T. Bainbridge Real Estate Trust, Walsh Qualified Personal Residence Trust, MW Associates LP, Richard and Jane Wilkie, Fran Demers, Emily B. Gadd, Eleanor S. Gadd, Mr. & Mrs. Maxwell R. McCreery, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Sheehy, Judith B. Newbold, Alexandra N. Broyard) 2-20-08, 3-4-08, 4-2-08,  the letter received on March 4, 2008 was signed by Barbara Kimber; Susan Scheuer & Jonathan Lipnick 2-20-08; Jane Wilkie 1-31-08, 1-28-08, 2-14-08, 2-20-08, 3-3-08, 3-27-08.  Mike Renahan and Katie Carroll made a motion that these letters have been read by the Board and are part of the record.  PersonNameJan Buhrman second the motion and it was passed unanimously.  This hearing will be continued on May 7, 2008 at 5:30.  The hearing was closed at 6:16 PM.  

addressStreetPoint Inner Way (33-98, 99 & 101) – The proposed five (5) bedroom residential septic system is for new construction.  The owner wants to tear down the existing house and remove the existing septic system.  The Board has not yet received the “as-built” letter and drawing on the existing septic system.   The engineer will submit an “as-built” letter for the septic system and a potability report for the existing well.  These must be done prior to the hearing for the new septic system.  If these items are received, there will be a hearing for this parcel on May 5, 2008 at 5:15 PM.  

Richard Brigham (27.1-31) – This is a two (2) bedroom tight tank design.  Since this is a seasonal use residence, the title 5 does not require state approval.  The engineer will submit a deed restriction confirming seasonal use.  The following variances are being requested,  1)  A reduction in separation between holding tank and bordering vegetated wetland from 25 feet to 17 feet,   2)  A reduction in separation between holding tank and property line from ten (10) feet to two (2) feet. The Board requested a bedroom count and a new site drawing showing the brook.  A hearing will be held for this parcel on May 5, 2008 at 5:45 PM.




Mike Renahan abstained from discussion on the Chilmark Store

Chilmark Store – The new owner of the Chilmark Store business is Carl Stunkel.  Carl came to the meeting to meet with the Board members and answer any questions they may have.   He is not planning to change the business operation in any way, and the layout of the store will remain the same.   Sylvia was asked to research the maintenance inspection schedule for the gray water system.

Sergio Modigliani (4-3) – This is a proposed three (3) bedroom disposal works system for an apartment over the garage.  The Board requested a detailed floor plan so they can evaluate if it is a detached bedroom or an apartment.   The Board asked Sylvia to look for an inspection report for this parcel.  This application will be held for the next meeting.  

A food establishment renewal application was received for The Bite and The Chilmark Store.

Edward Sussman (27.1-205) -- Sylvia was asked to get clarification from Lenny Jason on the existing Sussman building.  Is the second structure built a detached bedroom or a guest house.

Molly Doyle (3-60) – The Board asked Sylvia to call Frank Dunkl and confirm that their public well radius does not interfere with this plan.  Mr. Dunkl spoke to Molly Doyle and looked at the site plan.  He has no objection to the proposed disposal works application or well location.  He said it is an improvement over what is currently there.

Public Health Nursing Services – Sylvia presented to the Board a proposal from Julian VanBelle, for a public nursing contract.  The Board asked Sylvia to also contact Emily Wetherall, Daisy Pattison, and Vineyard Nursing Association, to find out if they are interested in bidding on a public health nursing contract.

Linda Schapiro (33-70) – Katie approved an emergency septic system repair for this system on
March 25, 2008.

The Board reviewed a letter to CityEverett placePoole regarding his septic system.

The following as-built letters were received:
        Kevin Conroy (27.1-167)        Jarred Stammel (23-7)            Ursula Goodenough (17-56)

The following invoices were approved:

        Araujo Brothers, Inc.                                              $150.00
        PersonNameSylvia Yeomans (travel expense)                                      11.01
     
                
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