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, November 4, 2015
Chilmark Town Hall
5:00 pm
Present: Matt Poole, Jan Buhrman
Absent: Katie Carroll
Also Present: Reid Silva (Vineyard Land Surveying and Engineering), George Sourati (Sourati Engineering), Scott Bermudes (Kegan/Wolf), Chris Alley (Schofield, Barbini & Hoehn), Kent Healy (PE), Robert Sloane, John Clarke (Island Water Source), Keith McGuire.
Minutes of October 7, 2015 approved.
BOH Position Description revision: The Board reviewed an updated position description for the Administrator/Inspector and asked Marina Lent to prepare a revised draft highlighting developing topics in public health leading to possible changes in the position which merit further discussion by the Board. The Board also felt that some topics, such as public water system management, or the management of the Bath House septic system and porta-potty, will need to be discussed with Selectmen. The Board intends to invite the Board of Selectmen to a future BOH session to discuss matters of common interest.
Wolf/Kegan, 127 State Road (33-15) George Sourati summarized the history of the system, which had originally been approved by the Board at a public hearing on September 17, 2014 with a proposed leach field in the far corner of the property. Archeological features found at the proposed leachfield site, however, preclude use of the BOH-approved location for the leaching system. He regretted having been unable to attend the meeting on October 7th at which the Board reviewed a proposed revision to the plan. He had understood that the Board would be able to approve a revision which achieves a 200’ separation between the salt pond and the leach field. The plan before the Board today has a 202’ separation to the edge of the pond.
The revised septic system construction plan requires the following variances to Chilmark BOH Regulations: Leaching field to neighboring leaching field from 300’ to 156’; wetland to leaching field from 150’ to 131’; locus well to leaching field from 150’ to 104’. The proposed leach field location will have to be cleared by archeologists, and George Sourati assured the Board that, if it proves viable he will confirm soils prior to excavation.
John Clarke noted that the existing well functions very well, and George Sourati pointed out that drilling a new well on the property could be disruptive to wetlands and could run into archeological limitations. The Board approved the proposed revision, contingent upon archeological findings.
DaRosa, 9 Swan’s Way (11-69): George Sourati presented a septic construction plan revision to accommodate a garage/detached bedroom in the place of a fourth bedroom in the main house. The plan does not require variances and was approved by the Board of Health.
Goldberg, 18 Peaked Hill (25-13)~~George Sourati presented a septic construction plan revision~to a previously-approved 3 bedroom septic system. Since that time, the lot has been re-subdivided, and now boasts 40,223ft2, qualifying for a fourth bedroom.
Under a prior agreement, the property is furthermore served by an abutting well. The owner of the property would like to drill a new well within the new property lines. The old well will stay in service, as it supplies water to an abutter.
The Board approved the well permit application, and approved the revised septic plan, contingent on receipt of a well completion report.
Solinger, 18 Trustees Lane (14-22.2) Keith McGuire came to the Board for a renovation discussion, proposing to extend the kitchen of the residence closer to the septic tank, which is located 10’ from the cellar wall. The extension would be on sono-tubes. The Board stressed the following parameters: no weight-bearing on septic components; adequate clearance to the bottom of the extension to allow good airflow; and septic tank cover must remain clear and easily accessible. A plan will be presented to the Board for review at a future meeting.
Joytown, 2 Young’s Way (25-137) Chris Alley presented a septic system construction permit application to serve an existing 4-bedroom dwelling, proposed detached bedroom, and future additional bedroom. The proposed plan does not require variances, and was approved by the Board of Health, pending receipt of a gravel system layout proof.
Campbell, 5 Marjo’s Way (27-7) Chris Alley requested discussion with the Board regarding adding capacity to an existing 5 bedroom system to accommodate a detached bedroom. The existing system already includes variances, and will not be approved for expanded capacity. However, the Board noted that options exist to reduce the number of bedrooms in the existing house, for example, or provide deed restrictions ensuring that existing septic capacity is maintained. The Board will entertain a proposal when one is presented.
Friedberg, 1 Azalea Lane (29-5) Chris Alley came to the Board for discussion of a complex system upgrade involving a tank which appears to be located in groundwater, and difficult access conditions on the property. A plastic tank, weighted down to counter ground-water buoyancy, was discussed. The Board will entertain a proposal when one is presented.
Iacono, 16 Clambelly Road (7-32) The Board approved a request from Mike Russell, working on behalf of The Resource, Inc., for an out-of-season perc request on the property.
Sloane/Larsen, 20 Stonewall Road (30-1) Kent Healy and Robert Sloane discussed a water line installed to service the on-site food processing area being created in the garage. The line was installed in such a way as to pass within a few feet of the leaching pit, and twice crosses the septic line, protected by a sleeve. The Board asked that the water line be moved to circumvent the second cross-over near the pit.
Kenney, 45 Beach Road (2-3) Reid Silva presented a proposed workshop/gym tie-in to a system serving the guest house. The Board discussed how to assess flow requirements for the proposed facility: as a bedroom, or as a studio. Reid Silva will evaluate flow requirements and come back to the Board with a revised plan showing septic capacity for proposed use of the property.
MV Savings Bank, (30-96) Reid Silva asked for permission for an out-of-season perc at the property; the Board suggested that, given the proximity of seasonal surface groundwater at Beetlebung Corner, an in-season perc would be preferable.
Shae, 11 Hammett Lane (8-43) I/A Maintenance Report: system fails due to non-functional blower; repair has been discussed with owner and will be completed prior to further occupancy of the premises.
As-Built Report/Certificate of Compliance issued: LoRusso, 7 High Meadow (7-21.5); Seward, 4 Molly’s Way (27.1-184);
Well Completion Report: Flanders, 11 Highland Way (26-31.2); 387 Middle Road (26-127);
Temporary Food Event Permit: Island Grown Schools Harvest of the Month food tasting 11/10;
Invoices: The Board approved the following invoices for payment:
- MVRD SEMASS-MSW $2,822.10
- MVRD Q3 2015 LDO Inspection 50% $221.76
- MVRD Q3 2015 Gas Monitoring 50% $51.79
- MVRD SEMASS-MSW $2,004.25
- VNA-CC September 2015 $425
- MHOA: Opioid Use Prevention: Public Health and Law Enforcement $40
- Reimburse Marina Lent for shipping Q4 Nitrate sample to Barnstable $15
- Reimburse Marina Lent for travel to C&I Agents meeting Barnstable 10/30 $17
The meeting adjourned at 19:54 hours.
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Katherine L. Carroll, Chair Matthew Poole 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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