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, December 21, 2016
Chilmark Town Hall
5:00 pm
Present: Katie Carroll, Matt Poole
Absent: Jan Buhrman
Also Present: Reid Silva (Vineyard Land Surveying and Engineering), Geoghan Coogan, Chris MacLeod, Kent Healy, Paul Carlson (In Site Engineering)
13 Little Oak Lane (19-83) Paul Carlson, of In Site Engineering, came to the Board to discuss a proposed septic system upgrade to accompany the remodeling of an existing 4 bedroom dwelling, with a bunkhouse as a 5th bedroom. He noted that the infiltrator system that was installed for four bedrooms is now credited with additional capacity under Title 5, and inquired whether the Board would accept the existing leaching capacity for a five-bedroom system. The Board approved the proposed plan.
Murphy, 88 Murphy Road (6-4.1) The Board noted that a recent bedroom count conducted by Marina Lent showed five bedrooms total on the property, while the dwellings are served by a four-bedroom system. Geoghan Coogan replied that one of the bedrooms is sized at 55sf, and therefore does not qualify as a bedroom. The Board asked Marina Lent whether she had taken measurements of the bedroom size; she did not have measurements at hand. The Board decided that one more bedroom count will be conducted, in particular, to determine whether the room in question qualifies as a bedroom under Title 5.
Jason, Arno Camp Road (24-180) Kent Healy presented a septic system repair plan for a leaching pit that is sinking. He proposed replacing the existing tank with a 1,500 gallon tank and installing an infiltrator bed. He confirmed 5’ vertical separation to groundwater. The Board noted that the existing pit is located very close to the water table and that the proposed system is clearly an improvement. The Board approved the proposed system.
Axelrod, (26-84) Reid Silva presented a revised septic system construction permit application where the waterline crossing of septic line was reduced to one, with cleanouts available. The Board approved the revised plan.
Fulenwider, 35 Harlock Pond Road (1-12) Reid Silva reported that the septic system at the property has failed, by virtue of being located in a wetland, and presented a proposed septic system upgrade. He asked when the Board would require installation of the upgraded system, as the property is closing in February. The Board asked Marina Lent to write a letter to the owner, requiring installation of the upgraded system by June 1, 2017.
Lee, 1 Clam Point Cove Road (33-120) Reid Silva presented a septic system upgrade proposal for a six bedroom house, leaving the guest house system as a separate system. The Board noted that separations are improved from the previous plan, and approved the application.
Mayhew, Middle Line Road (13-42) The Board reviewed a Form C subdivision proposal submitted by Doug Hoehn. The Board noted that there is no information on soils or water at the property, and that the Board is therefore not sufficiently informed to comment on the suitability of the proposed lot.
Damroth 26 Oyster Lane (11-54.4) The Board reviewed a Form C subdivision proposal submitted by Doug Hoehn. The Board noted that there is no information on soils or water at the property, and that the Board is therefore not sufficiently informed to comment on the suitability of the proposed lot.
BOH FY’18 Budget: The Board reviewed the proposed budget for FY’18, and approved it for submission with minor adjustments. Marina Lent will work with Katie Carroll to prepare discussion of specific line items with the Chilmark Finance Committee.
Certificate of Compliance: Benefit, Quansoo Road (11-29.4);
Temporary Food Events: Chilmark School HotM Tasting: 12/20 12:15;
I/A Systems inspection reports: Homeport Restaurant;
Menemsha Inn PWS: DEP notice of non-compliance: failure to sample for nitrite, sodium and nitrate in the 3rd quarter of 2016.
Perc Season: Marina Lent reported that the monitoring well outside Town Hall has standing water at the very bottom of the well. The Board decided to open the perc season.
Invoices: The Board approved the following invoices for payment:
- MWWA membership dues $75
- Reimburse Marina Lent for travel to C&I Agents, 11/18/2016, $63
- NEHA membership dues $95
- MVRD semi-annual water monitoring; quarterly gas monitoring 50% $2,203.73
- CCC/Library DEP annual assessment PWS: $20
- MVRD CBT $37.38
The meeting adjourned at 19:15 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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