05/25/1995 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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MINUTES May 25, 1995 3 BOARD OF HEALTH need to upgrade the system that doesn't make the house uninhabitable." "Either of those two scenario's doesn't fall under the betterment process." "We haven't adopted it and even if we wanted to come to some kind of an agreement with you it is all subject to appropriation at town meeting." "None of these things have taken place." "We haven't proposed to adopt it, we have no funding and I don't see that your situation would be eligible for a betterment." Mr. Effron stated, "I did send the paper work to Ms. Shaw." "According to the State they are of the opinion I fell under the program." Mr. Doherty stated, "We have a memo from Town Counsel which reinforces it saying the betterment statute procedure can only be used if the dwelling is unfit for human habitation pursuant to general law Chapter 111, section 127B solely due to an inadequate septic system." Mr_ Effron questioned whether the town is in a position to appropriate funds. Mr. Doherty stated, "The town can request to appropriate funds through the October Town Meeting." Mr. Effron stated, "I'll find funding on my own." "You had mentioned that you would give me three years from the date of approval to install the system." "I would like that in writing." Board members agreed to the request. Mr. McQuaid informed Mr. Effron he will forward the letter as requested. APPOINTMENT: John Slavinsky - 15 Metacomet Road Mr. Slavinsky was in attendance for this scheduled appointment. Mr. Slavinsky stated, "Mr. Evans an I performed a perk test on the site." "Mr. Evans declared the soils that were 4' above groundwater level unsuitable." "I am considering a proposal to include a Clivus Multrum system however, I am unsure as to how to get rid of the gray water." Mr. McQuaid recommended reperking the lot and adjusting the groundwater. Mr. Slavinsk--y agreed.