Approved
Wellfleet Board of Health
Minutes of Meeting of January 9, 2013
Senior Center, Long Pond Room, 7:00 p.m.
Present: Chair Richard Willecke, Lezli Rowell, Janet Drohan, and Gary Locke, and Christine Bates, Committee Secretary
Regrets: Ken Granlund
Chair Richard Willecke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was tape recorded.
Itty Bitty LLC, 284 Ocean View, Map 24, Parcel 96, add partial 2nd story to dwelling, increasing habitable space. Jay Horowitz represented the applicant and gave an overview of the project, stating the applicant wants to add a partial second story. In 2004 the septic system was upgraded and as one of the conditions, the Board required review of any additional habitable space for compliance with design flow. He stated the bedroom count of three will not change. There will be no change in the footprint. Lezli Rowell moved to approve the plan as presented; seconded by Gary Locke; passed 4-0.
I. Title V Variances Requests
a) Cavanaugh, 100 Peace Valley Rd., Map 8, Parcel 235, variances. Jason Ellis represented the applicant and gave an overview of the project, stating there are three variance requests under the local bylaws. The elevations will be identified on the as-built. Lezli Rowell noted that the request from local regulation 607 applies only to the setbacks of “salt marsh or any marine surface water” and did not apply to this plan. Rowell moved to approve J. C. Ellis Design plan dated December 17, 2012 and to grant the two variances for the upgrade of a septic system to serve a four bedroom structure, in compliance with the Nitrogen Loading Limitation, using Orenco Adventex denitrification technology under the General Use approval category with the following conditions:
a) Design flow to be limited to 440 gpd, to serve four bedrooms.
b) A variance has been granted to allow a reduction in the size of the leach area provided to 221.76 gpd with verification of over-dig and final grade on As-Built Card. Any functional or hydraulic failure will necessitate upgrade to Title 5 Code LTAR soil absorptions system calculated to at least 75% of the design flow.
c) The new well shall be connected and put in service under the benefit of proper plumbing and electrical permits, and well shall be tested and found potable, with results copied to the Health Department, prior to issuance of the Disposal Works Permit.
d) Any restriction in design flow and all conditions shall be recorded against the deed for the property at the Registry in Barnstable, and proof of deed recording shall be submitted to the Health Department prior to the issuance of the Disposal Works Permit.
e) A copy of a 3 year operation and maintenance contract with a certified wastewater operator shall be submitted to the Health Department prior to issuance of the Disposal Works Permit.
f) The system is to be equipped with a modem and auto dialer programmed to automatically call the maintenance company if alarm conditions occur. Monitoring shall be quarterly for effluent for the following parameters: temperature, pH, nitrate, ammonia, BOD, TSS, Total Nitrogen and TKN. The influent shall be sampled for these parameters biannually. The schedule for monitoring shall be quarterly for the first 2 years of operation, semi-annually for the next 2 years, and 1 sample annually from then on. If sampling data results exceed maximum effluent discharge limits, a system modification will be required. Upon transfer of deed this schedule shall be restarted. All results copied to the Health Department and the Barnstable County Department of Health and the
Environment, with data provided in what format is acceptable to those agents. Any other sampling per DEP approval.
seconded by Janet Drohan; passed 4-0.
Lis, 49 Briar Lane, Map 14, Parcel 24, variances. Jason Ellis represented the applicant and stated the cesspool is located within the wetland, the well is within the basement. The well will be relocated. There are 9 variance requests. Lezli Rowell moved to approve J. C. Ellis Design plan dated November 21, 2012 and to grant the nine variances for the upgrade of a septic system to serve a three bedroom structure, in compliance with the Nitrogen Loading Limitation, using Orenco Adventex denitrification technology, under the Remedial Use approval category with the following conditions:
a) Design flow to be limited to 330 gpd, to serve three bedrooms.
b) A variance has been granted to allow a reduction in the size of the leach area provided to 166.5 gpd with verification of over-dig and final grade on As-Built Card. Any functional or hydraulic failure will necessitate upgrade to Title 5 Code LTAR soil absorptions system calculated to at least 75% of the design flow.
c) The new well shall be connected and put in service under the benefit of proper plumbing and electrical permits, and well shall be tested and found potable, with results copied to the Health Department, prior to issuance of the Disposal Works Permit.
d) Any replacement of on-site well connection with Municipal Water Supply shall be done under benefit of proper plumbing and electrical permits, and authorization by the Water Commissioners, and in compliance with the Water System rules and regulations.
e) Any restriction in design flow and all conditions shall be recorded against the deed for the property at the Registry in Barnstable, and proof of deed recording shall be submitted to the Health Department prior to the issuance of the Disposal Works Permit.
f) A copy of a 3 year operation and maintenance contract with a certified wastewater operator shall be submitted to the Health Department prior to issuance of the Disposal Works Permit.
g) The system is to be equipped with a modem and auto dialer programmed to automatically call the maintenance company if alarm conditions occur. Monitoring shall be quarterly for effluent for the following parameters: temperature, pH, nitrate, ammonia, BOD, TSS, Total Nitrogen and TKN. The influent shall be sampled for these parameters biannually. The schedule for monitoring shall be quarterly for the first 2 years of operation, semi-annually for the next 2 years, and 1 sample annually from then on. If sampling data results exceed maximum effluent discharge limits, a system modification will be required. Upon transfer of deed this schedule shall be restarted. All results copied to the Health Department and the Barnstable County Department of Health and the
Environment, with data provided in what format is acceptable to those agents. Any other sampling per DEP approval.
h) Breakout barrier to be provided to protect foundation wall.
seconded by Gary Locke; passed 4-0.
II. Business
Tim King, discussion regarding PAYT – Maine. Tim has prior experience of PAYT in Maine and stated the community of Elsworth with a population of 7,000 during the off season, wanted to reduce their waste and cost to the town. It took 6 months to implement with education to the community. A recycling facility was built. Rather than bags, people bought stickers for $2.00 each. Stickers were available in Town Hall and small businesses could resell them as well as at the transfer station. There was a 25% decline in solid waste stream but did not see an increase in recycling. He stated there were no problems with trash in the woods or on the roads. It met the town’s expectations. If the people did not want to use the sticker program,
they could weigh their waste and pay at the transfer station. He stated the average weight of bags was 15 to 20 lbs. and that 25% of the people used private haulers. A curb-side service was also made available to the people and approximately 50% of the people used this because the price was good. The town did not have a composting system. Prior to the sticker program, there was a fee for the transfer station. There was a system in place for hardship situations after the people were qualified through existing government programs. Morrisey stated people could donate stickers or bags at the Food Pantry.
Mark Vincent, discussion Transfer Station. Mark stated the SEAMASS contract ends in 2016 and the rate could go to approximately $70 per ton. His concerns included staffing, equipment, household trash going into the barrels within the town, that Wellfleet is a transient community with many who will be unfamiliar with the program, ability to weigh bags/boxes, where will the bags be sold, and an adjusted fee schedule. He envisions a different set up for the transfer station which would include recyclables and would like to have a smoother layout. He wants to make sure there is enough lead time to be able to shift to a new process. He estimated it would take a year and still wishes to consider the alternative of single-steam recycling. Richard stated he feels it would take 1 ½ years, with 6 months
at a cheaper rate and start in fall of 2013. John Morrisey stated he gathered data from Duxbury and stated they came down 50% from their main waste and recycling increased, which was a 30% reduction in poundage. Morrisey expects to see a 20% to 30% increase in recyclables. Mark stated he believes the town would require one more compactor to handle the increase during the summer months. The vendor who handles the recyclables likes the pulp (paper and cardboard). Mark stated the equipment the town currently has was purchased used. Dave Quinn stated there is money available for PAYT start-up, (approximately $5 per household based on the amount of stickers sold). For that grant money, there has to be an implementation plan, that includes regulating private hauler fees. Quinn stated that single stream is easier but more expensive to the towns. Morrisey stated private haulers charge for trash pickup and a second pick up for recyclables and
many times, people will put everything in the trash. Mark stated it is difficult to enforce the recycling and the private haulers would have to submit receipts to prove recycling is taking place under the grant terms, creating administrative and compliance management issues. Mark stated we are one of the few towns that accept commercial demo materials which require additional staff. It was recommended Mark review the grant paperwork for his recommendation to the Board. Gary Locke stated every transient person gets a beach sticker and that would be a good location to place educational materials. Mark stated there should be a higher rate for the commercial haulers that brings residential trash that has not been recycled and Morrisey stated they would have to bring trash in a designated bag. Richard reported Brewster approved a PAYT program but are still working on the pricing.
Richard provided a list from Paul Tilton, Sandwich Dir. of Public Works, offering advice on the PAYT program. Mark Vincent stated he will be working with Paul Tilton. Dave Quinn stated Sandwich has changed the tops of the barrels which eliminates big bags of garbage. Wellfleet has 55 barrels throughout the town, including the beaches.
Richard stated he would like to have a public hearing on PAYT on February 13, 2013 and ask the Selectmen if the Board should go forward for a public hearing.
A second public hearing would be held at the March Board of Health meeting for public comment.
Licenses - signed
IV Minutes will be reviewed at next meeting.
V. Correspondence
Lezli Rowell moved to adjourn at 8:30 pm; seconded by Janet Drohan; passed 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine A. Bates
Committee Secretary
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