MONTEREY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING MINUTES
Date: July 11, 2011
Present: Stephen Enoch, Peter Kolodziej, and John Makuc
Also present: Nick Anderson of Berkshire Engineering and Dan Harris
The meeting began at 3:30pm
1. The minutes from 6.6.11 were approved as written.
2. The Board held a hearing as advertised in the Berkshire Record under title 5 regulations regarding a proposed septic system for 16 Laurel Banks and the requested variances associated with the plan. Nick Anderson of Berkshire Engineering was present. The primary issues were the well setbacks to the abutting properties. Water testing was done on the applicants well (and a copy was provided to the Board) and an effort was made to test the surrounding wells but only one abutter took them up on the offer. No abutters were present to object to the plans. The plans were approved as submitted but a permit has not been issued yet as an installer has not yet been chosen.
3. Dan Harris came in with a proposal/narrative for the Monterey General Store; he is a potential buyer of the property. The Board reviewed it to see if it would have any impact on the existing septic system or use (from a health perspective) of the property. Dan wants to put in more of a commercial kitchen (adding a small commercial dishwasher) and has had an architect draw up plans and has spoke to the Building Commissioner. He wants to make it more of a café and want to use the lounge/tavern gpd/per day for a septic system. He may potentially use the apartment upstairs in the future. Right now the health use doesn’t clearly fit into one category. Stephen asked if Dan has talked to the water company yet to see if they can accommodate any increases. Peter
suggested looking into low flow regulaters as well for the toilets and sinks. Dan and his partner are both serv-safe certified. Dan has not decided whether or not they would sell tobacco products. The Board also reminded that you can either sell or serve alcohol, not both and referred Dan to the ABCC and the Building Commissioner for any further questions.
4. The Board reviewed a request from Valerie Zantay of 4 Pine St who will be increasing the square footage of her home but not the number of bedrooms therefore there will be no impact on the existing septic components or water supply. The Board agreed that the septic system was adequate and did not need to be upgraded since no bedrooms were being added.
5. With regards to the special permit application for 31 Main Rd, the Board decided to hold off on comments until their next meeting. John took the plans home with him to review.
6. 20 Limerock Lane; Wilkinson’s replaced a pipe on the septic system without the proper permits and signatures on the permit application. The Board agreed to let it go but will remind the Wilkinson organization via letter of the procedures in obtaining a permit and the penalties for failing to comply with these procedures.
7. The complaint received about a property in disrepair at 39 Sylvan Rd has been turned over to the Building Commissioner to deal with the open roof. Neighbors have complained about raccoons entering the house through this hole and nesting there. Peter made a site visit, the property has been mowed and he didn’t see any public safety threats but there are some possible building violations which he has turned over to Don.
8. Kenn Basler submitted a proposal for some potluck events at the Bidwell House. Peter reviewed the proposal and is ok with it as submitted and no further action is necessary at this point with regards to the food. Kenn is serv-safe certified.
9. The next Board of Health meeting will be on Monday, August 1st. The meeting for July 18th has been canceled.
The meeting adjourned at 4:43pm
Submitted by,
Melissa Noe
Inter-Departmental Secretary
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