08/20/1998 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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M NUTES August 20, 1998 3 BOARD OF HEALTH Mr. Evans responded, "Once plans were in they became grandfathered." Mr. Eynatian stated, "The issue of liability will come later on with these old systems." "Some of the systems in other towns have totally contaminated the groundwater." "If the town grants a variance from the town regulations the liability is there." Mr. Ball responded, "In pre-existing subdivisions this Board traditionally grants variances down to 100' as that was the requirement at that time." "Your own well is less than 100' from your leaching facility." Mr. Ball questioned Mr. Grotske, "Are the taxes paid on all these lots." Mr. Grotske responded, "That's a good question, I can't answer that - probably." Mr. Evans stated, "When subdivisions were designed at 100' distance as per the existing regulation at that time then the Board normally grants the variance." "If it's designed for the current regulation of 150' the Board rarely grants a variance." Mr. Bunker stated, "A letter was sent to Mr. Eynatian stating we would connect him to town water." Mr. Grotske stated, "The offer has been made and the offer will still be on the table." Mr. Cram stated, "This is one of the concerns Mr. Eynatian has expressed." Mr. Eynatian stated, "Hooking me up to water, I appreciate that but I don't feel it's enough because I'm going to have a utility bill for the rest of my life_" Mr. Cram questioned Mr. Eynatian, "You have no cost as far your private well to operate that?" Mr. Eynatian responded, "A small electricity charge for the pump." "The water table is very high, I don't have very much trouble getting water out of that." "I can't explain the other sides reluctance to negotiate a mutually beneficial agreement." "They seem to not be willing to even try and meet me at what I consider to be a reasonable request."