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BOH Minutes Aug 15 2018
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 15, 2018
Chilmark Town Hall
5:00 pm

Present:  Katie Carroll, Matt Poole, Jan Buhrman

Also Present:  Mike Tompkins (VLS&E);  Chris Alley (SB&H);  Aaron, and Benjamin Brown;

Minutes:  draft minutes of August 1, 2018 were approved

Brown, 28 Turtle Cove (14-11)  Chris Alley presented a septic system construction permit application to serve a proposed four-bedroom dwelling. The plan does not require variances from Chilmark BOH separation requirements, however, it does require an adjustment of property lines to accommodate challenging soils in the area.    The Board looks forward to approving the proposed plan once the Planning Board has completed the property line adjustment, and asked Marina Lent to forward a memo to this effect to the Planning Board, cc’d to the Conservation Commission.

16 Squibnocket Road (35-17.2)   Michael Tompkins presented a proposed septic tie-in for a leach field that was built in 2014 but not otherwise completed.  The six-bedroom dwelling is now under construction, and requires installation of a septic tank and pump chamber in accordance with a plan approved by the Board on 2/19/2014.  The Board approved the installation as proposed.

Morin, 18 Moses West Rd (32-78) Mike Tompkins requested permission to conduct an out of season perc test.  The test is for planning purposes and findings can be confirmed in-season as needed.  The Board approved the request.

Kuh, 15 Loon Lane (21-43.1)  Mike Tompkins presented a septic system construction plan for a proposed 5 bedroom house and future detached bedroom.  The Board noted that the well was originally drilled in 2001, and approved the septic plan pending receipt of a potability test on the well.

Frank, 44 Sheep Hill Road (17-8.1)  Mike Tompkins presented a proposed septic tank tie-in for pool house which will be counted as a bedroom for purposes of septic capacity.  The Board noted that the existing septic system has capacity to accommodate the pool house, and approved the proposed plan.

Public Nursing Contract: The Board reviewed the IHC contract Addendum B, which details confidentiality-related policies and conditions.  The Board asked Marina Lent to get in touch with IHC to ensure that the Board will receive a list of individuals served by the contract.


Invoices:  The Board approved the following invoices for payment:

  • MVRD SEMASS  $3,189.10
  • MVRD SEMASS $15


The meeting adjourned at 19:10 hours.



_______________________              _______________________                       _______________________
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.