Chilmark Board of Health Minutes
August 20, 2008
Attendees: Katie Carroll, Mike Renahan, Jan Buhrman, Sylvia Yeomans, Reid Silva, Chris Alley, Will Holtham, Kent Healy, Ellen Kaplan, John Clarke, Rusty Walton
Home Port, Inc. (27.1-84 & 85) – Mr. Holtham explained that he has some prospective buyers that want to be guaranteed that the restaurant is permitted with 150 seats. Mike explained that the 150 seat permit includes the porch and take-out business. Mike also explained that the town has allowed Mr. Holtham to operate this way because of the way he is operating (i.e. dinner only and seasonal business). The Board is concerned that a new owner may not operate in this way. Ellen Kaplan was present to represent Mr. Holtham. Ms. Kaplan believes that the restaurant should be permitted on the actual flow. She thinks that since this is an alternative system there is no need to calculate flow per seat, only need to base permit on actual flow. Mike explained that
Title 5 requires calculation be done by seat and bedroom. The state does not agree with Kent Healy’s assessment of this septic system. When the state was here in March of 2007, they suggested that the local Board of Health make a decision on this because they would be forced to close the establishment because the septic system did not conform to Title 5. The Septic system has only 3 ½ foot separation, it does not have complete aeration loops, and 25% of it is on town property – in the road. Mike asked Mr. Healy for his assessment of the septic system. Mr. Holtham also pointed out that he has a MicroFAST system connected to his septic system and he wants the 50% credit applied. The Board needs to research if he can take that credit without pressure distribution in the leaching field. The MicroFAST septic system design is from 1996, and it was certified for general use April 4, 2006. This will be discussed further
after obtaining more information from DEP. Kent Healy asked if reevaluation was the standard procedure when a business changes hands. Katie stated that whenever a business such as this changes hands, the Board of Health always reevaluates the septic system.
Susan Davidson (34-1.2 & 34-1.1) – This hearing continuance was opened at 5:30 PM. The owner is willing to change the number of bedrooms from five to four, if that makes a difference. The engineer is requesting a variance in separation from leaching area to wetland, and is proposing a leaching area on a separate parcel. The engineer withdrew this plan and will resubmit a new one. A new hearing is scheduled for
September 3, 2008 at 5:15 PM.
Robert H. Nixon (21-79) – Reid Silva and John Clarke discussed the problems they are having in finding a good location for the new well. They have tried two locations so far with no water. The Board suggested they find a suitable location and come back with the proper paperwork.
Katie Carroll left the meeting
Middle Line Rd. (13-43) – Disposal Works Applications
Site #1 -- Conditional approval – DWA will be signed after receipt of well completion report.
Site #2 – Conditional approval – DWA will be signed after receipt of well completion report.
Site #3 – Conditional approval – DWA will be signed after receipt of well completion report.
Site #4 – Conditional approval – DWA will be signed after receipt of well completion report.
Site #5 – Conditional approval – DWA will be signed after receipt of well completion report.
Site #6 – Conditional approval – DWA will be signed after receipt of well completion report.
Site #7 – Conditional approval – DWA will be signed after receipt of well completion report.
Site #8 – Conditional approval – DWA will be signed after receipt of well completion report.
Site #9 – Conditional approval – DWA will be signed after receipt of well completion report.
Septic Solutions -- The Board approved a Septage Hauler Permit for calendar year 2008 and 2009.
The Board viewed the edited draft of the Coastal District Variance Regulation, no action is taken at this time.
The following septic inspection report was received:
Sergio Modigliani (19-52)
The following “as-built” letter and drawing were received:
Nick Bologna (24-163.4)
Chilmark Road Race – The Board of Health has received some complaints regarding the need to increase the number of porta potties at the road race. The Board has instructed Sylvia to write a letter to Hugh Weisman and copy Tim Rich regarding this public health complaint.
The following invoices were approved:
Vineyard Nursing Association $ 531.25
Sylvia Yeomans (travel expense) 10.86
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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