C h i l m a r k B o a r d o f H e a l t h
M i n u t e s
Wednesday, August 19th 2009
Chilmark Town Hall
5pm
Present: Katie Carroll (Chair), Mike Renahan, Jan Buhrman
Also Present: Marina Lent (Secretary), Reid Silva (Vineyard Land Surveying and Engineering), Chris Alley (Schofield, Barbini & Hoehn), George Sourati (Sourati Engineering)
Startzell (27.1-33) George Sourati requested the Board to consider whether an existing septic disposal system, which passed inspection on 11/7/2008, could be kept in-service to serve a new 4 bedroom house which is proposed to replace the existing 4-bedroom dwelling. The new house is planned to be 6’ wider, 4’ longer than the existing one. The current 1,000 gallon septic tank leads to a leaching field that is 26’ distant, and downgradient, from a perched isolated wetland, and 129’ distant from a wetland on the other side that drains into Menemsha Pond.
Mike Renahan noted that it is customary that new construction requires a new, current-Title 5-compliant septic system. The current system is 27 years old, the tank is under current size requirements, and the permit under which it was built specifies 3 bedrooms, not four.
The Board decided that, prior to approval of an upgrade that will require a 1,500 gallon tank, Marina Lent should do a bedroom count on the existing house. More information is required to determine what parts of the existing system, if any, could be preserved.
Wiggins (31-2) Chris Alley presented a system upgrade construction permit application with FAST system. The proposal requires a variance of Chilmark Board of Health regulations for 145’ separation between leaching field and wetlands.
The well produces 10 gpm, and a letter from John Clarke of Island Water Source, Inc., assures the agent that “Whoever purchases this home should not worry in the least about the water supply.” Lab tests of drinking water show the water to be within all tested parameters.
Regarding the bedroom count for the property, Marina Lent confirmed that the main house has three bedrooms, and that the barn has two rooms capable of being considered a bedroom, although they are unheated and the barn is uninsulated.
The Board agreed that the best way to address the question of bedroom count would be to have a deed restriction limiting the system to four bedrooms. A deed restriction will be prepared for owner and BOH to sign; it will then be duly recorded with the Registrar of Deeds.
Harrison (33-114) Chris Alley reported that the septic system at this property has failed, and an out-of-season deep oberservation/perc test will be required. The Board noted that there is no information on the current system in BOH files on the property, and asked that Marina Lent do a walkthrough of the property and a bedroom count.
Klemperer (25-85) A well permit application for the property was approved.
Atwood (18-64) well completion report received—passes
Grin Acres (21-10,13,14) Reid Silva presented a revised septic design plan. Revisions to the original proposal include: reconfiguration of the primary and reserve leaching facility; moving proposed septic tank location; and adding a proposed well location to replace the existing well. A portion of the leaching facility will be under the driveway. The well permit application will be brought to the BOH in the future.
Fisher (4-14) Title 5 Inspection report received – passes
Miscellaneous
Upcoming Flu Season: Marina Lent reported on preparations of the All-Island Health Agents for a Seasonal Flu Clinic, to be held at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School on September 26th, and a Flu Clinics to deliver H1N1 vaccines as soon as they are available.
Joba / Boeckel (7-9) The Board took note of a letter dated 8/10/2009 from Harmon Law Offices notifying the Town that the property in question has been conveyed to JPMorgan Chase Bank.
Wlodyka (13-7) The Board took note of an application for site review of the property.
Martha’s Vineyard Commission draft Island Plan The Board noted receipt of the Plan, and will review the plan in the fall.
Invoices
The Board approved the following invoice for payment:
- Vineyard Nursing Association July 2009 $977.50
The meeting adjourned at 6:23pm.
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Katherine L. Carroll, Chair Michael A. Renahan Janet L. Buhrman
Chilmark Board of Health Chilmark Board of Health Chilmark Board of Health
A recording of this meeting is on file at the Board of Health office and available for on-site review.
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