MONTEREY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING MINUTES
Date: October 15, 2007
Present: Stephen Enoch, John Makuc, Robert Annelli and Peter Kolodziej
The meeting began at 3:45pm
1. The minutes from 10.1.07 were approved as written.
2. Mail was reviewed.
3. Darlene Wilkinson of Wilkinson Excavating came in to discuss the recent Board of Health violation (installing a septic without a permit). As this is the 3rd offense the Board asked the Wilkinson’s to come in to discuss possible revocation of the Monterey Installer’s permit. The letter from Darlene Wilkinson was reviewed that explained the reason for the installation without a permit. Stephen Rose was in attendance (it was his property where the violation occurred). Stephen stated that what Wilkinson’s did was a service to the community as it was leaching uncontrolled into Lake Buel. He suggested that for future permitting processes the Board should think about allowing installer’s to fax in a signature on the
applications rather than requiring an original signature. Darlene asked the Board to consider not revoking their Monterey Installer’s License as it will affect their employees. It was stated that a letter was sent to the owner of record that before a permit would be issued the installer needed to come in and sign the application. It was acknowledged that this violation was an administrative error. Peter Kolodziej suggested not revoking the license but rather consider just suspending the license temporarily. The Wilkinson’s have had an office meeting to discuss how embarrassed they are to have had this mistake happen more than once. The Board agreed to allow faxed signatures for Board of Health applications in the future as long as Town Counsel does not see a problem with this. The Board stressed that installer’s need to call the Town Hall prior to starting any job to make sure a permit has been issued and that they have a
copy in hand. The Board is open to any suggestions to making the process easier. The Board unanimously agreed to not suspend the Wilkinson’s license to install in Monterey.
4. Darlene Wilkinson had questions on a few other matters;
a. Having Certificate of Compliances for septics and wells sent to the contractor before sending them to the owner. Peter stated that we can’t hold up giving a copy to the owner but the contractor can hold up their sign off until payment is received.
b. Requested a Certificate of Compliance for Richard Sheridan.
5. The Board reviewed their current Certificate of Construction form. Peter Kolodziej suggested removing the designer and inspector signature spots and leaving just a spot for the contractor and requesting a separate letter from the engineer.
6. Richard Tryon came in to show the Board the requested Title 5 for 120 New Marlboro Rd (originally requested by the board for the original ZBA application which had an incorrect address on it, Mr. Tryon has to reapply with the corrected documents). John Makuc and Stephen Enoch recused themselves due to a conflict of interest (Mr. Tryon serves on the board at Gould Farm). A memo approving the project as submitted was sent to the ZBA and signed by Robert Annelli.
7. Stefan Grotz came in to discuss the Kashkin property on Lake Garfield. It apparently has an ultraviolet system and the potential buyer is curious as to why it was installed. The seller stated that it was put in as an extra precaution. Stefan wanted to know if there was a health reason that required it to be installed.
8. There is an EDS meeting on Friday morning in Gt. Barrington.
9. Kenn Basler was advised not to attend today’s meeting as the Board of Health had not heard back from the Ethics Commission. Kenn will be asked to attend the 11/5 meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 4:50pm
Submitted by
Melissa Noe
Inter-Departmental Secretary
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