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, May 1, 2019
Chilmark Town Hall
5:00 pm
Present: Katie Carroll, Matt Poole, Jan Buhrman
Also Present: Chris Alley, Reid Silva, Michael Alton, George Sourati, Linda McCarthy
Minutes, April 3, 2019
CCC/Library PWS Operator The Board asked Marina Lent to confer with Tim Carroll as to procurement requirements for its consideration of a contract from Bennett Environmental Co. and any additional proposals which may be provided for the position of PWS Operator of the Chilmark Community Center/Library public water system.
Talbot, 4 Glacier Glen (25-140) George Sourati presented a four bedroom septic system upgrade plan to replace an existing cesspool. The design has the sewer line running across the water line and the Board noted that a sleeve protecting percolation from the sewer line in the event of a leak is required. The Board approved the plan, which does not require variances.
Willis, 38 North Slope Lane (20-46.3) The Board reviewed a septic tank tie-in plan for a garage space prepared by Reid Silva. The renovation/tie in is within the capacity of the existing septic system, does not require variances, and was approved by the Board.
The Bite Michael Alten came before the Board to present a plan review for the Bite in 2019. He stated that the Bite will essentially function as a satellite of the Homeport, and that receiving and food prep (portioning for individual service) will take place at the Homeport kitchen. In addition, sinks will be installed in the Bite according to code, and the interior will be thoroughly cleaned and, where necessary, remodeled. The menu will stay very similar to what it has been for years, with the possible addition of steamed clams.
The Board noted that cleaning the non-compliant floor and long-serving wall covers is not sufficient, and indicated that new commercial food-compliant flooring and wall covers, rather than paint, would be necessary for this grease-intensive establishment. The Board also noted that the proposed increase in service hours would have to be carefully evaluated as to whether it represents increase in flow for the site. Since a septic system inspection has not yet been conducted, this issue cannot yet be determined. The Board will require there to be a porta-potty at the site for employee use. A HACCP plan for prep and transfer of food from the Homeport kitchen will be provided.
The Board further noted that a permit to operate under these conditions presumes the relationship with the Homeport kitchen, and that changes in the arrangement, changes in management or changes in ownership will not automatically imply that the Bite can be a free-standing establishment, and will require a BOH review of the Bite/Homeport relationship. The Board requested a detailed plan showing how operations of the Bite will be handled separately inside the Homeport kitchen.
The Board awaits an inspection report of the septic system in order to complete its plan review.
Homeport Restaurant, 512 North Road (27.1-84) The Board confirmed its requirement for 3 seasonal testing requirements for the FAST system, in the second half of June, July and August, respectively, and asked Marina Lent to convey to the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment which is running a monitoring program for Innovative/Alternative systems that the parameters tested in past years should continue to be monitored going forward.
Martin, 1 North Ridge Road (18-30) Reid Silva presented a proposed 3-bedroom septic system for existing studio and future two bedroom guest house which does not require variances and was approved by the Board.
Wiesner, 23 Meadow Lane (31-14) Chris Alley presented a septic system upgrade proposal for a total of five bedrooms, to serve an existing four-bedroom house and an existing barn/studio (fifth bedroom). A variance from Chilmark BOH requirements would reduce the separation to property line from 30’ to 10’. The Board has a letter on file from the affected abutter indicating no problem with this variance. The Board approved the proposed plan, on the condition that the proposed installer must have a valid Chilmark installer permit prior to release of the construction permit, and that Chris Alley should confer with the installer prior to construction.
Fokos, 174 Middle Road (12-33) Chris Alley presented a proposed septic system upgrade for an existing 3 bedroom house and detached bedroom. Groundwater will require using additional sand to achieve vertical separation, and the Board approved the upgrade variance of 0.1’ reduction in groundwater separation, and required that imported sand must be compacted and inspected by designer prior to placement of the infiltrator units.
Howland, end of Signal Lane (34-1.5) Chris Alley presented a revised well plan for an undeveloped property on which previously unmarked wetlands had been discovered, which will necessitate relocation of a proposed septic system into the location of the previously-approved proposed well location. The Board approved the revision in principle, which does not require variances, and will sign off on the revision when an updated plan is provided.
Fenner, 10 Kings Highway (12-20) Reid Silva presented a septic system construction permit application and plan for six bedroom system which does not require variances. The Board approved the permit, pending receipt of a well completion report for the property.
Maloney, 245 North Road (13-8) Reid Silva presented a septic tie-in plan to serve an existing one-bedroom office space and proposed two-bedroom house on the 7 acre property. The Board asked that a Notice of Decision be filed with the registry, specifying that the office building, should it be converted to a dwelling at some point in the future, can only ever be considered a one-bedroom dwelling for the purposes of the proposed septic system.
Invoices: The following invoices were approved for payment
- Araujo Bros. Inc. March Porta-Pottie rental $175
- Araujo Bros. Inc. April Porta-Pottie rental $175
- Dukes County Health Care Access Vineyard Smiles Dental Program $375
- NEIWPICC SE/SI renewal $200
The meeting adjourned at 20:00 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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