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, January 4, 2012
Chilmark Town Hall
5:00 pm
Present: Katie Carroll, Mike Renahan, Jan Buhrman
Also Present: Marina Lent (Administrator), David Norton, Kent Healy, Reid Silva, Deborah Silliman, Jeffery Wass
Norton, 12 Mayhew Lane (27.1-194) Kent Healy presented a sewage disposal system construction permit for an upgrade on the 11,000 ft2 lot, replacing the existing leaching pit with a 1,500 gallon tank and leaching bed. The proposal meets Title 5 requirements but requires the following variances from Chilmark Board of Health regulations: leaching system to property line from 30’ to 0’; separation from existing wells reduced from 150’ to 100’.
The Board noted that options are very limited on this property, that the upgrade represents a clear improvement over current conditions, and that the abutter has indicated that the property line separation is not problematic. The Board approved the proposed plan, stipulating that the owner and affected abutters write a letter stating that they are aware that the well-to-leaching system separations in the proposal, while within title 5 requirements and improved over current conditions, do not meet the 150’ separation requirements of the town of Chilmark.
Barclay, 1 Osprey Lane (25-117.2) Chris Alley presented a plan for a septic tank upgrade for a property where the owner is in the process of installing a swimming pool in the same location as the 1,000 gallon septic tank. The proposal would move the septic tank and upgrade it to 1,500 gallons, without affecting any separation requirements. The Board approved the upgrade.
Robinson, 14 Black Point Road (17-28) Reid Silva presented a septic tank tie-in of a detached bedroom to a 6-bedroom septic system. The Board approved the proposal, contingent on results of a bedroom count of the structures on the property demonstrating compliance.
Packer, (27.1-97) The Board noted receipt of a letter from Dorothy Packer regarding the septic system upgrade on the property: the property currently has an approved greywater system, and the owners are seeking a composting toilet option for the blackwater, as per agreement with the Board in 2011. Reid Silva will update the Board on progress going forward with this system.
Silliman/Wass, 138 South Road, (17-45.2) Deb Silliman and Jeffery Wass presented renovation plans for their residence. The septic system for the residence is permitted for three bedrooms. The house currently has two bedrooms, per bedroom count conducted on December 28, 2011. The Board noted that the renovation plans as presented will bring the total bedroom count to three, but advised the owners that, should they wish to add a bedroom in the future, they could deed-restrict the bedroom-office space added under the currently-proposed renovation to not function as a bedroom.
Keene/Flanders, (27.1-107) The Board took note of the as-built letter and plan received. A pump test will need to be conducted before the Certificate of Compliance can be issued. Katie Carroll will remind John Keene that the system cannot be put into use in the coming summer season until the Certificate of Compliance has been issued.
Goldberg, 19 Peaked Hill Road, (19-5), The Board noted receipt of a FAST Product Registration Report and Inspection and Effluent Testing Agreement.
Regulation Revision: The Board reviewed MGL Title XVI, Chapter 111, Section 31 on Health Regulations, which outlines the process to be followed in adopting updated regulations governing on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems in Chilmark. The Board reviewed a list of features of the draft regulations which exceed the minimum standards found in Title 5 in preparation for a public hearing on January 18, 2012.
Jan Buhrman will be unable to attend the hearing. Marina Lent will explore options for electronic attendance. The Board again expressed its appreciation of the input provided by engineers in the updating of its regulations.
FY’13 Draft BOH Budget: The Board decided that an additional mowing of the landfill area, which would cost an estimated $2,000, would not be required at this time. The Board approved the draft FY’13 budget as amended and asked Marina Lent to submit the budget to the Executive Secretary.
Poole, 10 Basin Road (271.-109) The Board took note of a Notice of Completion of Phase II Comprehensive Site Assessment and Phase III Remedial Alternatives Analysis for release of oil on the Poole property at 10 Basin Road.
Chilmark School PWS 4062008 The Board took note of a DEP Notice of Non-compliance for failure to take Perchlorate samples as required
Invoices: The following invoices were approved for payment:
- MVRD Q3 Quarterly Drop-Off Contract $7,408.72
- MVRD Semi-Annual Assessment 2nd Half FY’12 $44,201.71
- MVRD Transportation / Recycling $1,633.85
The meeting adjourned at 18:40 hours.
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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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