MONTEREY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING MINUTES
Date: April 22, 2013
Present: John Makuc, Robert Annelli, Stephen Enoch and Peter Kolodziej
Also present: Chris Tryon of Berkshire Geo-Technologies, Peter Chait and Charlie LaBatt of Guntlow & Associates
The meeting began at 4pm
1. The minutes from 3/18/13 & 4/1/13 were approved.
2. Chris Tryon was present to review septic plans for 7 Buckingham Lane whose current system is failing and breaking out into the road swale. All abutters were notified. The proposed system is a jet bat system and several variances are required as the minimum setbacks cannot be met. Peter K stated that it meets maximum feasible compliance and this system will require a maintenance contract. Peter recommended approving the plans as submitted pending receipt of an owner signed maintenance contract.
3. Charlie LaBatt of Guntlow & Associates came in to discuss a new well and septic proposal at 48 Tyringham Rd (better known as Rock Ridge). The proposed carriage barn has the potential for a couple of the rooms to be considered bedrooms so a 4 bedroom septic plan is being submitted to be installed in phases. The LSGPO water supply is located on or near? This public water supply limits what can be done. The owner is proposing a new well and would like to get a building permit prior to drilling the well. Nothing proposed impacts the public water supply until the carriage barn is built. There is a proposed kitchenette and the Board informed Charlie that 2 dwellings on one lot are not allowed in our bylaws and they should check with the Building Inspector.
4. Stephen spoke to Gould Farm and they are happy and excited to have the BHS mobile van at their 150 year celebration in August. M. Noe will call Kim Kelly at BHS to arrange.
5. The Board received a complaint of garbage and an open pit on a property on Mt Hunger Rd between 70 & 82. The complainant was concerned for his family and pet’s safety. Peter made a site visit and there are a few items to clear from the property and a possible well or cesspool that would need to be decommissioned. The property is on the market. Peter did not feel there was a health issue and he did not feel that the hole was large enough to present any danger. Peter will contact the realtor and owner to see what their plans are for clean-up.
6. Peter made a site visit to the Church property on Mt Hunger Rd, he is going to follow up with the owner to see how the property clean-up is going. The building was secure and there wasn’t any evidence of broken windows or doors.
7. Mt. Everett Landscaping submitted a request for a hearing to appeal the fine imposed for installing a septic without a permit and for not following the town’s procedures and protocols. The hearing will be scheduled for May 6th at 4pm.
8. The Board reviewed the FY14 Berkshire VNA contract and agreed to continue the services. John signed the contract which will be mailed to BVNA tomorrow.
9. The Board reviewed a request from Aaronson & Associates to review documents they prepared to see if they accurately summarize and depict the accounts of the July 2, 2012 meeting and if they are then to sign them as true, attested copies. Peter found one error which M. Noe will contact the attorney about to send corrected documents of.
10. The Board will next meet on May 6th at 4pm.
The meeting adjourned at 5:12pm
Submitted by,
Melissa Noe
Inter-Departmental Secretary
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