08/31/2000 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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MINUTES August 31, 2000 2 BOARD OF HEALTH Mr. Doherty questioned whether the concurrence letter from the abutter had been received. He further stated that if that letter is not on file, the Board must have a full hearing. Mr. Kalweit stated that there is a letter already from the abutter and that this abutter is also the person he bought the lot from. He volunteered to provide a copy of the letter if it is not in the file. Board members agreed. He stated that the main issue before the Board was the fact that a "wetland" area on the lot was delineated incorrectly and that he was now looking for a variance from 100' to 80' because this wetland area nearly doubled with the new delineation. Ms. Warden stated that Conservation Agent, Robert Sherman, has stated that the "wetland" area on the lot in question is probably an isolated wetland caused by road run-off. Ms. Warden further reminded the Board that they have already'approved the variances being requested and that the only real issue before the Board this evening has to do with the isolated wetland. Mr. Santos questioned the use of a dentrification unit's effectiveness by stating, "if it's not a wetland, then what are we really trying to protect?" Mr. Doherty stated, "I agree with what you are saying, but Conservation has given us a letter that essentially certifies that this is not a true wetlands, therefore, would not be impacted by untreated effluent. Therefore, what are we trying to protect? If the motion is to recognize that there is a reduced linear distance and grant a variance to the requirement for a denite, I would be inclined to grant it based heavily on the weight of the letter from Conservation." Mr. McQuaid suggested that the Board acknowledge the letter from Conservation Agent Sherman and to keep the originally approved plan and memo dated August 30, 2000 with the stipulation that the letter from the abutter is on file due to the fact that the location of the septic hasn't changed. Board members concurred. 2. Approve revised Minutes of Augqst 10 2000 meetin Mr. Santos motioned to approve the minutes of the August 10, 2000 meeting. Mr. Doherty seconded the motion. Motion passed. 3. N/A Tobacco sales non-corn fiance -- Chaudh 's Market This item was placed on the agenda in error. 4. Illegal dumping citation: Gga Navickas Ms. Warden stated that Mr. Navickas' company, "Totally Down To Earth Landscaping" was known to have illegally dumped a number of cement parking bumpers in the Ockway Bay Boat Landing. She sent a citation on August 14, 2000 and the bumpers have since been removed. Mr. Navickas has not paid the fine for the violation; he has until September S, 2000 to respond to the citation. Board members decided to continue this item until the next meeting in order to allow Mr. Navickas the appropriate number of days to pay the fine.