BOARD OF HEALTH
Meeting Minutes
August 2, 2010
Memorial Town Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mary Ricker, Bruce Pennino
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mark Johnson
OTHERS PRESENT: Andrea Crete, Board of Health Agent
Debra Sciascia, Recording Secretary
Vincent Vignaly, DCR
M. Ricker called the Board of Health Meeting to order at 5:00 PM
Bruce J. Pennino, P.E., introduced as new member of the Board of Health.
REVIEW OF SEPTIC PLANS:
16 Thayer Circle: Steve Sears, Ross Asssociates, represented the plans for Donald & Judith Bonci, for an upgrade of an existing failing septic system. A. Crete informed the Board that M. Johnson sent an email with his recommendations “the tank buoyancies are marginal” and that “care should be taken during installation, not to leave them unballasted”.
B. Pennino motioned to approve with M. Johnson’s recommendations. M. Ricker seconded. All in favor, APPROVED. D. Bonci addressed the Board regarding the history of his septic system.
(Plans are available for viewing at the Holden Board of Health Office.)
Lot 1 Mason Road: Andrysick Land Surveying for Susan Roncone for new construction. Vincent Vignaly, DCR introduced himself to the Board. These plans were previously tabled at the May 17th meeting. All the conditions below have been met. V. Vignaly will check to see if there is a letter from DCR.
Condition(s):
1) Pump inlet and outlet elevations need to be checked.
2) Fill easement for reserve area onto lot 2 needed.
M. Ricker motioned to approve. B. Pennino seconded. All in favor, APPROVED.
(Plans are available for viewing at the Holden Board of Health office.)
2046 Main Street: Purcell Associates for Michael Coleman, for an upgrade of an existing septic system. The applicant will be on the agenda for Con Com on Wednesday. They are also asking for a local upgrade approval for a 3 foot offset to groundwater. A. Crete will call the engineer and check with DEP for any further action that may be needed as the proposed septic system is within the 200 foot tributary to a drinking water supply.
Condition(s):
1) Requires approval from Con Com.
2) Requires approval from DEP.
B. Pennino motioned to approve with conditions 1 & 2. M. Ricker seconded. All in favor, APPROVED.
(Plans are available for viewing at the Holden Board of Health office.)
423 Sterling Road: Thompson-Liston Associates, Inc., for David & Annette Hollingshead, for an upgrade of an existing septic system that failed a Title 5 inspection. The applicant is also requesting a 4’ instead of the 5’ separation to groundwater.
Condition(s):
1) Need to show existing system on the plans.
2) Need local upgrade approval form.
3) Need to note on the plans that there are ‘no wells within 100’ of the system.
M. Ricker motioned to approve with conditions 1 - 3. B. Pennino seconded. All in favor, APPROVED.
(Plans are available for viewing at the Holden Board of Health office.)
OTHER BUSINESS:
370 Manning Street / Prestons: The Board denied the plans at the May 17th meeting. A. Crete reviewed the circumstances and history of the property to the Board. The applicant is seeking a variance from 5’ to a 4’ separation to groundwater. A. Crete and M. Ricker had previously visited the property and took pictures of the 5th bedroom. Since the last meeting, the Assessor’s Office has changed the property card to reflect a 5th bedroom. A. Crete also spoke to David Boyer from DEP regarding the interpretation of Title 5 in regards to this issue. She also presented an email to the Board, sent by D. Lipka, Building Commissioner, with his comments in favor of granting the variance.
Mike Preston, owner, addressed the Board explaining his situation. V. Vignaly, DCR, addressed the Board stating that the same type of situation occurred in West Boylston, and as long as the Assessor’s Office changed the property card to five (5) bedrooms, they would be in compliance. Andrea Crete will forward a copy of D. Lipka’s email to M. Preston. The members present reviewed the plans again.
Condition(s):
1) Gas baffle is needed on the outlet T and septic tank.
2) The end of vent pipe needs to be screened.
3) Who witnessed the perc test needs to be stated on the plans.
4) Wetlands need to be marked.
5) The plans need a map insert showing the full property lines in relation to the wetlands.
6) Show adjacent wells and septic systems on the plans.
M. Ricker motioned to approve with condition(s) 1 – 6. B. Pennino seconded. All in favor, APPROVED.
(Plans are available for viewing at the Holden Board of Health Office.)
DCR / Vincent Vignaly: Inquired about a) The ‘Floor Drain’ proposal from DPW, and b) The perc test regulations. ‘Floor Drain’ requirements are still being worked on by J. Zingarelli, DPW. Changing the perc test season regulations were approved by the Board, and approved by DEP.
MEETING MINUTES:
- May 17, 2010: Tabled due to lack of voting quorum.
Next Meeting: Date to be determined when M. Johnson returns.
M. Ricker motioned to adjourn the Board of Health meeting. B. Pennino seconded. All in favor.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:05 PM
August 2, 2010 minutes approved: September 28, 2010
Debra A. Sciascia, Recording Secretary
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