Salem Conservation Commission
Minutes of Special Meeting
Date and Time: Monday May 14, 2007, 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: Third Floor Room 311, City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street
Members Present: Chairperson Kevin Cornacchio, David Pabich, David Summer, Amy Hamilton, Michael Blier, Keith Glidden, Joseph Furnari
Members Absent: Others Present: Carey Duques, Conservation Agent
Recorder: Carey Duques, Conservation Agent
Chairperson Cornacchio calls the meeting to order.
1. Public Hearing: Request for an Amendment—DEP #64-400– Vine Associates representing the City of Salem 93 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970.
Cornacchio reads the legal public hearing notice which states that the purpose of this meeting is to discuss the installation of above ground water line, shore power, and fuel station at the City’s ferry pier located at 10 Blaney Street.
Cornacchio introduces Bill Walker who represents the Salem Ferry and Susan St Pierre of Vine Associates.
St. Pierre explains that the ferry currently fuels at Quincy each morning. She describes the proposed above ground fuel line as shown on the submitted plans, which will run along the underside of the ferry pier down to the docking area of the ferry. St. Pierre explains that the line will be used to convey fuel from a fuel truck which will deliver fuel to the ferry on a daily basis. A fuel overflow tank is proposed to collect any overflow fuel that remains in the fuel line. St. Pierre explains that there will be no excavation during the installation of the fuel line, everything will be done above ground. She explains that a waterline will also be installed as well as electrical conduits, as noted on the plan (located along the northeastern portion of the site).
Walker explained that the ferry burns about 1200 gallons of fuel a day. Currently he obtains fuel each morning from a location in Quincy, which takes time and fuel to go down and back before the first trip with passengers from Salem to Boston. The fuel line would be more convenient and would allow the ferry to operate more efficiently. Walker explains that skill kits are located on the ferry dock and as well as a boom that can extend around the entire ferry.
St. Pierre explained that the overflow tank located on the land would be placed on a concrete slab. She mentioned that during the site visit there were questions about bollards or jersey barriers that could be placed in front of the tank to protect it from potential damage from vehicles.
Cornacchio agreed that jersey barriers or granite blocks should be placed in front of the tank to protect them from potential damage.
David Pabich questioned if the fuel line will be drained or flushed and Walker agreed that the line should be flushed at least once a year to confirm it’s operating properly.
Pabich questioned the type and size of the fuel line and Walker replied that it will be a 2 inch galvanized steel line.
Cornacchio stated that the fuel truck will have to be grounded when it delivers fuel to the ferry. He also questioned how the ferry and truck operators will communicate with each other during delivery. Walker replied they will use walkie talkies.
Cornacchio stated that Material Safety Data Sheets shall be available for the fuel and other potentially hazardous material on site.
Pabich questioned if there are shut off valves at various points along the fuel line. St. Pierre confirmed there are and pointed to them on the plan. Pabich questioned if the valves are tamper proof/ lockable. Walker replied that they are.
Pabich mentioned concerns discussed at the site visit which included having the truck park on impermeable surface as opposed to permeable surface. He recommended stripping or clearly identifying the area where the fuel truck is supposed to park during deliveries.
Cornacchio requested that the applicant develop a check list for the driver of the truck and the ferry to fill out and sign. He suggests something similar to what’s listed on the site utility plan. Once complete the draft checklist shall be submitted to the agent for approval on behalf of the Commission.
Walker states that there are regulatory inspections that must be made on the fuel line including those made by the fire department.
Cornacchio opens the meeting up to the public.
Claudia Guber, 3 White Street, questioned how long the fuel trucks would be on the pier. Walker replied that fueling usually takes 20 minutes. She questioned if the trucks would be running and Walker replied that they would be.
Mike McLaughlin, 3 White Street, questioned if the trucks are loud. Walker replied that they shouldn’t be. Walker welcomed feedback from the abutters once the fuel line is installed and the trucks start to deliver fuel.
Pabich: Motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Summer. (Passes 7-0)
The Commission discussed the following special conditions:
· The fuel lines shall be cleaned and inspected at the beginning of each season.
· Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be available in the spill kits located on the float and in the fuel delivery truck.
· The area where the truck will deliver the fuel shall be striped and clearly marked.
· A checklist shall be developed and approved by the Conservation Agent or the Conservation Commission.
· The approved checklist shall be completed by the truck driver and the captain each day to confirm that the necessary steps are taken each day, see attached checklist.
· Granite blocks shall be placed in front of the fueling storage tank to protect it from accidentally being damaged by vehicles.
· Signage shall be installed noting no smoking, no open flames, etc, per the state regulations in regards to fuel storage and delivery.
Pabich: Motion to issue an Order of Conditions with the aforementioned Special Conditions, seconded by Summer. (Passes 7-0)
The meeting is adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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