BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING MINUTES
April 14, 2009
The meeting opened at 6:30 p.m. Lisa Cullity and Scott MacInnes were present. The Board reviewed correspondence, approved minutes, signed payroll, accounts payable voucher and septic permits.
Discussions:
Debbie Murphy of 21 Beechwood Avenue, failure to comply with animal vaccination, exposure to rabies, both human and animal on March 31, 2009, refusal to sign quarantine, refusal to acquire shots herself. Cullity was also informed by Hart that dog has been reported loose since quarantine, Cullity then instructed Hart to monitor regularly if indeed dog is loose Hart is to confiscate and confine said dog. Cullity to speak with selectman in regards to fines being issued by dog officer Bill Hart, animal inspector Maryann Crowley has complete her role per state, BOH has also completed there role, reported to the state, Epidemiology Department Joe Conidi.
Kenmark Copier service contract signed.
Verc Mobil approved as is, no extension needed to unit.
Public hearing-34A Woodbine Avenue-variance hearing Gary Wolcott from Grady Consulting appeared solely.
Local Variance Requests
Reduction in system sewage flow design criteria from local requirement of 150 GPD per bedroom to state standard 110 GPD per bedroom
Reduction in system (Leaching Chamber) location setback to a wetland from the required 75 FT. to 74.1 FT.
Local Upgrade Approval Requests
Reduction in system (leaching chamber) location setbacks to the property line from state and local requirements of 10 FT. to 2.0-FT.
Reduction in system (septic tank) location setbacks to the property line from state and local requirements of 10-FT. to 0.9-FT.
Reduction in system (soil absorption system) location setbacks to a soil absorption system on abutting property from state and local requirement of 10-FT. to 5-FT.
Reduction in system (leaching chamber) location setbacks to the cellar wall from state and local requirement of 20-FT. to 11.7-FT.
Reduction in system (septic tank) location setbacks to the cellar wall from state and local requirement of 10-FT. to 2.5-FT.
20% Reduction in the required subsurface disposal area
Reduction in system (leaching chamber) location setbacks to a water supply line from state and local requirement of 10-FT. to 1.6-FT.
Reduction in system (septic tank) location setbacks to a water supply line from state and local requirement of 10-FT. to 1-2-FT.
One deep hole per disposal area
Title V Variance Requests
Reduction in system (soil absorption system) location setbacks to a tributary to a surface water supply from the required 200 FT. to 74-FT.
Reduction in system (septic tank) location setbacks to a tributary to a surface water supply from the required 200 FT. to 64 FT.
On this proposal plan Grady, consulting is requesting 9 local upgrade approval requests 2 local variance requests and 2 title V variance requests. The plan and proposed variances were discussed at length. Cullity expressed concerns about whether using an alternative system justifies the reduction in system sizing after some further discussion the board accepted the variance. A letter to this effect is to be sent to Grady Consulting so that they may seek DEP approval for the two title V variances.
MacInnes motioned to approve Cullity seconded so moved.
205 Queensbrook – homeowner David Vandermolen requested a 10’ variance for pool insulation, Cullity agreed to variance on the sole condition the homeowner install a 40’ mm poly barrier around the pool to avoid any potential hazards. MacInnes motioned to approve Cullity seconded so moved.
183 Oak Street – Richard and Alicia Benting seeking approval to construct a third bedroom over garage, home currently is deemed as a three bedroom home, Mr. Benting stated third bedroom has been turned into a home office and coat room. Cullity instructed Mr. Benting if he indeed would like to have a third bedroom placed over garage, the home in question must be deed restricted as a three bedroom home, with the Plymouth Registry of deeds, in order to construct third bedroom, health agent will sign off upon doing so. MacInnes motioned to approve Cullity seconded so moved.
MacInnes moved to adjourn at 7:50. All in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Cullity
Chair