HomeMy WebLinkAboutMiscellaneous - Exception (502)will be a finished area with asphalt. This includes the cover and the fill, and any surface weight is
disbursed more evenly.
Ms. Sawyer stated that we need to go back to the approval letter, and address what is happening now. She
is reacting to now to what has happened. She would have liked to have received Mr. Osgood's letter last
October. The option is to void the approved plan, and have a new system designed, or keep the existing
plan and implement modifications to insure the proper functioning of the septic system. Mr. Hendron
stated that the new bank is going to be installed, and a new manifold. They are not going to turn the septic
system off that is currently servicing the gas station, to do work that is needed at this new site. He does not
feel that the system is in danger. There is currently about 20 inches of frost at the site.
Ms. Sawyer stated that if the septic plan is going to stay intact, there are certain things that need to be done
as previously stated in the letters. Dr. MacMillan referred to Ms. Sawyer's recommendation list. Hera
Development was asked to respond and come to the meeting, which they ultimately did, but did not
respond before this time. If Hera Development had responded satisfactorily 10 days before the meeting,
they would not have had to appear at the meeting.
As a result, Mr. Osgood was hired today, as a last ditch effort to respond to the requests of the Health
Department. Mr. Hendron noted that if the system was damaged, the gas station would have lodged
complaints that the system was not working. Mr. Hendron stated that the system is built to hold the weight
of trucks, etc.
Ms. Sawyer stated that the system is not just about replacing pipes now. The septic person needs to be
involved now to assess the needs of the system, and what has been driven over the system. Ms. Sawyer
states that either the system plan needs to be voided or continued. To date, there have been no monetary
checks received to replace the checks that were returned for insufficient funds in order to cover the
expenses of soil testing last July, or subsequent plan review by the Health Department.
Mr. Hendron stated that he became aware of the situation three weeks ago upon receiving the February 4'h
letter. Mr. Hendron stated that a response needs to be made so that they can proceed with their work.
Motion
Dr. MacMillan made a motion to void the subsurface plan approved on September 8, 2010 at 1503
Osgood Street. In addition, all outstanding and new fees are to be received and paid in full before
any review process proceeds. After this happens, there will be a question as to whether the adding of
the system will be allowed, or if a brand new system will need to be installed. Ms. Sawyer stated that
this can be handled with an in office review. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fixler. All were In
favor.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND DISCUSSION
A. Pesticide Application Exclusion Application -resident deadline of March 31St for the 2011 opt out
option
This information was summarized by Dr. Trowbridge. Dr. Trowbridge noted to read the every other
Sunday article - "For the Health of It." This would be a good human interest story to write about. The
information is currently posted on the website.
February 24, 2011 North Andover Board of Health Meeting - Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7
Note: The Board of Health resen es the right to take items out of order and to discuss and/or vote on items that are not listed on
the agenda.
Board of Health Members: Thomas Trowbridge, DDS, MD, Chairman; Larry Fixler, Member/Clerk; Francis P. MacMillan, Jr.,
M.D.; Joseph McCarthy, Member; Edwin Pease, Member Health Department Staff: Susan Sawyer, Health Director, Debra
ltillahan, Public Health Nurse; Michele Grant, Public Health Inspector; Pamela DelleChiale, Health Department Assistant