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MINUTES March 15, 2001 2 BOARD OF HEALTH 5. FYI: Copy of letter from BME to Board of Selectmen re: bid package for compactors Board acknowledged. 6. Letter from Christopher Brum re: use of landfill for ATV's Discussion took place regarding a written request from Mr. Brum to use the capped landfill area for all terrain vehicles. Board members expressed their concern about damage to the landfill liner and vents from use of ATV's at this area. Discussion also took place regarding the liability to the town if the capped landfill was to be used for this purpose. Board members directed Ms. Warden to send a letter to Mr. Brum declining his request to use the capped landfill area for ATV use due to the liability and risk of damage to the liner and vents. APPOINTMENT: Steve Doyle re: 15 Westwood Road Mr. Steven Doyle, Engineer and Ms. Christine Fairneny were in attendance for this scheduled appointment. Mr. Doyle stated that the property has a failed septic system that they are attempting to upgrade. There are four variances necessary in order to upgrade the system. Mr. Ball stated that due to the proximity of the system to the foundation wall, he would require sealcoating on the inside of the foundation. Ms. Warden questioned the integrity of the septic tank due to it being under the driveway. She also indicated that it would be necessary for her to go out and certify that the system is in failure. Mr. Santos motioned to grant the variances as outlined in a cover letter from Stephen Doyle & Associates dated February 23, 2001 with the stipulations that the foundation is sealed on the inside and the agent verifies the system in failure. Mr. Ball seconded the motion. Motion passed. 7. FYI: Comparison fees for transfer station stickers Board acknowledged. 8. Emergency Failure Certification: 25 Deer Ridge Road Ms. Warden indicated that the leach pit is overflowing onto the ground surface and that the installation of two 500-gallon drywells with 4' of stone and a new distribution box is necessary. Board members forwarded their signatures to the Emergency Failure Certification form. 9. Lowell Road subdivision plan approval Ms. Warden indicated that every lot in the subdivision has been designed with a denitrification unit. Mr. Ball noted that he wants to see the septic systems in front of the houses.