08/04/1994 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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MINUTES August 4 , 1994 2 BOARD OF HEALTH Mr. Doherty motioned to amend the draft letter prepared by Mr. McQuaid to reflect this Board recommending a tertiary treatment plant at 14 ,000 gallons per day capacity which al- lots in excess of 50% additional capacity over the maximum projected flow and the agent shall petition D.E.P. for vari- ance relief from their regulation, Mr. Cram seconded, all agreed. Mr. McQuaid commented, "In speaking with Selectmen Costa it was agreed he will speak with the Board of Selectmen on this matter. " 4. ) Asher's Heights water quality report. - Mr. McQuaid re- layed, "The report indicates no v.o.c's however, there are high lead levels which are not attributable to any specific source. " "They are requesting to revise the annual monitor- ing schedule as required by the Planning Board. " "The annual testing is in excess of $5,000.00 and is testing for param- eters that even the military is not required to test for when they do their groundwater monitoring down-gradient of the base. " "There are secondary water quality parameters which are exceeded in certain instances. " "These are monitoring wells not drinking water wells." "I would recommend the Board approve the modified monitoring program as it is exces- sive and unnecessary. " "The whole development is on town wa- ter. " Mr. Doherty motioned to forward a letter to the Planning Board which states: Based on this report and parameters tested the Board of Health's position is that the revised monitoring program is acceptable, Mr. Cram seconded, all agreed. 5. ) Laidlaw parking plan - Mr. McQuaid relayed, "Plans were received which include this Board's recommendations. " Questions were raised as to whether the burm should be extended. Mr. Cram motioned to approve plans as presented with the stipulation the burm is extended an additional 60' on the southeast corner of the lot, Mr. Ball seconded. Mr. Doherty abstained. 6. ) Letter from Atty, Beitman re: Tony Ca elle -- Mr. Doherty stepped down from this matter. Mr. McQuaid relayed, "The Selectmen have contacted Town Counsel . " "The town's insurance company has requested and obtained a copy of the town's contract with DiMaggio to oper- ate the landfill and a copy of the composting contract. " "A meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday at the landfill . "