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However., if the state did get an odor complaint, an official would be sent out to the site to <br /> investigate. If an odor exists,the state official will give the operator a timeframe in which it must <br /> be corrected. It would be different if there was a potential health risk to employees or the <br /> community. Mr. Harrington commented that he had requested calculations on the discharge <br /> from the main vent because there was a claim that discharge would reach 90',where it would be <br /> diluted. Attorney Goudreau responded that they had no problem providing those calculations <br /> prior to issuance of a permit. He stressed that they want to be a good partner with the Town and <br /> community. <br /> Frank Zaino, who is in charge of engineering for Aspen Blue, introduced himself for the record. <br /> He stated that a response plan had already been created for any odor complaint. <br /> In response to questions regarding the air chillers, Mr. Harrington commented that the chillers <br /> run 24/7 and would be located on the residential corner of the building, so there would need to <br /> be some sound protection with them. DEP had explained to Mr. Harrington that there are control <br /> measures, such as sound attenuating material and/or fencing, which would need to be used for <br /> noise mitigation. Mr. Zaino confirmed that the chillers are a motor, so they were prepared to <br /> employ methods to mitigate any environmental impact from the vibration, but also to maintain <br /> the lifespan of the equipment. <br /> Ms. Warden asked about floor drains, and Mr. Harrington noted that there are none currently in <br /> the building, but they will be installed. Chair Baumgaertel asked if the existing septic system is <br /> adequately sized for this type of business.,and Mr. Harrington answered in the affirmative,noting <br /> that there would be a minimal number of employees on site. Mr. Harrington also noted that a <br /> contract is required for hauling waste from the tight tank to a treatment plant, but it does not <br /> have to be hauled to a specialized type of waste facility. Attorney Goudreau stated that <br /> everything that moves through the system is wastewater compatible. <br /> Ms. Warden proposed granting the cultivation permit with several stipulations, including that <br /> floor drains are installed, and a waste removal contract is provided per tight tank requirements. <br /> She was of the opinion that the Board should have the opportunity to review any odor or noise <br /> complaints associated with the operation of the facility. Chair Baumgaertel noted that the state <br /> has not yet finished its review of the plan;therefore,anything the Board saw fit to approve would <br /> be contingent upon approval from the state. <br /> Attorney Goudreau expressed concern that DEP may not issue an opinion about air quality for <br /> several years,and asked if the Board could put a deadline of some sort on that,,so as not to impede <br /> progress on the project. Mr. Harrington recommended giving DEP an opportunity to review, as <br /> they are the state enforcement agency for air quality. Chair Baumgaertel agreed that DEP's <br /> opinion was valuable,as members of the Board are not air quality experts. It is important to check <br /> all the boxes so, if there is ever an odor complaint, no one can come back and say the Board of <br /> Health did not do due diligence. <br /> Board members agreed that it would be best to continue an ultimate decision on the matter to <br /> the next meeting and, in the meantime,authorize the Health Agent to follow up with DEP on the <br /> status of their review of the odor mitigation plan. <br /> There being no further comments or discussion,Veronica Warden moved to continue the matter <br /> of the Marijuana Cultivation Permit application for Aspen Blue LLC to the next scheduled meeting. <br /> 5 <br />