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The regular meeting of the Board of Health came to order at 7:30 p.m.  Present for this meeting were:  Tony Berberabe, Tracy Carluccio, Les Hamilton, Tim Martin, Ted Peyrek, Jim Russo, Larry Tatsch and David Wang-Iverson. 

 

In compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act this meeting was advertised as a regularly scheduled meeting in the January 29, 2009 issue of the Hunterdon County Democrat.  Notice of the meeting was sent to the applicant, filed with the Township Clerk, posted on the bulletin board, and sent to the Hunterdon County Democrat and Trenton Times on February 11, 2009.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS/AGENDA REVIEW

 

The Administrative Officer added the following items to the agenda:  item 6.C.11. E-mail of February 11th from Mark Miller, NJDEP re:  On Site Management Advisory; item 6.C. 12. Fax of February 11, 2009 from LINCS re:  Public Health Update – Outbreak of Whooping Cough in Hunterdon County; item 6.D. e-mail from Teresa Stahl, Municipal Clerk re:  reminder of February 25 meeting volunteer needed; For the Board’s information placed before the members this evening an invitation to the 1st Annual Newly Appointed Municipal Board of Health Member Orientation.

 

PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES

 

The minutes of November 18, 2008 were motioned for approved as presented by L. Hamilton, seconded by D. Wang-Iverson and were approved with T. Martin and T. Peyrek abstaining.

 

The minutes of January 20, 2009 were motioned for approval as presented by T. Martin, seconded by T. Peyrek and were approved with L. Hamilton, L. Tatsch and D. Wang-Iverson abstaining.

 

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

 

There being no comments from the public L. Hamilton motioned to close to the public, seconded by L. Tatsch and was carried by unanimous vote.

 

UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS

 

A.       HUNTERDON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INSPECTOR’S REPORT.  Daniel Wyckoff, Hunterdon County Department of Health representative was present for this portion of the meeting.

 

           1.        MTBE VICINITY OF ROUTE 202/31 & ROUTE 514 OLD YORK ROAD – UPDATE.  D. Wyckoff had nothing new to report.

 

           2.        MESZAROS, LINDBERGH ROAD – UPDATE.  D. Wyckoff had nothing new to report.  L. Tatsch added that the Township’s Environmental Consultant should be in the

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process of sampling the site for evidence of contamination.  He stated that the Township should get a report by April.

 

           3.        OWENS (A.K.A. WOODY’S) BLOCK 16 / LOT 11 – UPDATE.  D. Wyckoff told the Board that the County had contacted the representative from NJDEP and a yield test was conducted on the monitoring well; he reported that it is a low yield well. However, it will work with proposed plan.

 

           4.        HAMAN, BLOCK 5 / LOT 4 – UPDATE.  D. Wyckoff reported that a down payment has been submitted but no further progress has occurred.  He will continue to monitor the site.

 

           5.        SCHAEFFER, BLOCK 5 / LOT 9 – UPDATE.  D. Wyckoff reported that there is not activity at this site.  He believes that financing is still an issue.  He will continue to monitor the site.

 

           6.        LOGUE, BLOCK 27 / LOT 2 – UPDATE.  D. Wyckoff reported that the County is monitoring this site.  He informed the Board that there is a Municipal Court date for the middle of February and the progress will be reviewed at that time.  A brief discussion followed.

 

           7.        DORIO, BLACK 31 / LOT 12 – NOTICE OF VIOLATION.  D. Wyckoff reported that there are two houses on this property with two separate septic systems.  He stated that ponding is occurring at the vacant house; the most recent inspection indicated that it was standing water as opposed to ponding septic effluent.  He said that the owner has contracted with engineers to come up with a new design but in the process he is also trying to auction the property.  He said that no further progress has been made.  T. Carluccio asked if the County has received pump receipts.  D. Wyckoff responded that he has not seen a pump receipt.  D. Maksymovich interjected that soil testing has not been scheduled for this site. 

 

T. Carluccio remarked that the County letter states that there was visible ponding verified.  D. Wyckoff responded that there was visible ponding and then later in the inspector’s notes it indicated that the ponding was ground water.  L. Hamilton asked if the system has failed or not.  D. Wyckoff said that the indication was yes, that it was ponding effluent that is why the NOV was sent out. T. Carluccio asked if the County had done any testing on the ponding water. D. Wyckoff responded that they did not test the water, it was done by observation. A discussion followed.     At the conclusion of the discussion T. Carluccio asked if there would be further investigation by the County on this site.  D. Wyckoff responded there would be.  T. Carluccio asked if the NOV still stands.  D. Wyckoff responded yes, the NOV still stands.  He told the Board that he is going to research this and will report his findings to the Board at the next meeting. 

 

PREVIEW COMMITTEE

 

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           1.        SCIBILIA, BLOCK 11 / LOT 37.03 – SEPTIC SYSTEM WAIVER REQUEST.   T. Carluccio reported that the Preview Committee met to review this application.  She explained that this is a septic system waiver request.

 

Greg Scibilia, 95 John Ringo, introduced himself for the record.  T. Carluccio explained that the applicant has the need for a waiver to allow the use of the 1991 soil test data rather than require the East Amwell Test Protocol as per The Code of East Amwell Township Chapter 171; the applicant is requesting that new testing for reserve area or for the septic field be waived. However, all requirements of NJAC 7:9A shall be met.  She continued that a waiver is requested regarding the 25 foot separation distance as per The Code of East Amwell Township Chapter 171 between the septic field and the property line to 10 feet which meets the State requirement as per NJAC 7:9A; a requirement to show the extent of the field to the north to make it clear that the 10 foot separation distance is provided; a wetlands delineation to be completed and mapped on the plan with a report showing the information and the required separation distances are to be shown on the plan prior to permit issuance; label the greenhouse “Temporary Green House Structure”.  A detailed discussion of the particular constraints of this site followed.

 

At the conclusion of the discussion D. Wang-Iverson motioned to approve the septic system design, seconded by L. Tatsch with the following conditions:

 

           1.        A waiver is granted to use the 1991 soil test data rather than the required East                               Amwell test protocol as per The Code of East Amwell Township Chapter 171                                 with no new testing for reserve area required; all requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:9A                             shall be met;

           2.        A waiver is granted to waive the East Amwell requirement for a 25 foot                                         separation distance between the septic field and the property line as per The Code                          of East Amwell Township Chapter 171, to the 10 foot minimum State                                           requirement as per N.J.C.A. 7:9A.  The end of the new active field is to be shown                          at 10 feet from the property line with a dotted line and a note of explanation on                             the plan;

           3.        A letter by a wetlands expert is to be filed with the East Amwell Board of Health                           regarding wetlands on or adjacent to the property and a wetlands delineation is to                          be completed and mapped on the plan, with the required separation distances                                 shown prior to permit issuance;

           4.        The greenhouse is to be labeled “Temporary Greenhouse Structure” on the plan.

           5.        The variance request is to be reworded to read, “Variance requested of required                              lot line separation distance from 25 feet to 10 feet.        

 

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

 

           2.        SILVA, BLOCK 8 / LOT 8 – SEPTIC SYSTEM ALTERATION REVIEW.

T. Carluccio explained that this is a septic system alteration repair.  Robert Lorentz, Heritage Consulting Engineers, sitting in for Leo Santowasso, design engineer introduced himself for the record.  T. Carluccio gave a brief background of the continued review of this project.  She stated

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that the Preview Committee reviewed this final application/design.  She commented that the Board received a letter from the Hunterdon County Department of Health and a memorandum via e-mail from Mark Miller of the NJDEP. 

 

T. Carluccio reported that this is a peat system and a drip dispersal system similar to the one the Board saw last month with the Margraff application.  She stated that this is somewhat complex because of that.  The Board reviewed the request to use an alternative system to make sure that the Board was comfortable with using a peat system on this property which is the Board’s standard procedure.  She said that the Board looks at each site on a case by case basis and then decides whether or not the Board thinks this is a good fit for fixing a malfunctioning system.  She reiterated that the Board only allows the alternative systems when a conventional system cannot be designed for the site due to the soils and/or property constraints.  Because of the use of these alternative systems which are not part of the standard code but are allowed in special circumstances there is a long list of conditions that are required for peat and drip dispersal systems. 

 

T. Carluccio explained that the County letter outlines the basic issues that are outstanding.  The Board went through the issues as listed in the letter.  A lengthy discussion followed regarding the County’s letter, M. Miller’s e-mail and the specifics of this site.

 

At the conclusion of the discussion L. Tatsch made a motion, seconded by D. Wang-Iverson for the following:

 

           1.        The Bord Na Mona Peat System is approved for use by East Amwell Township                              and New Jersey as per Peat Biofilter Wastewater Treatment Systems                                    Guidance Documents, NJDEP, January 2008.  All requirements of the                                            Guidance document must be met.

           2.        All additional East Amwell Board of Health Conditions of Peat system                                           approval must be met.

           3.        All requirements of Drip dispersal Wastewater Disposal System Guidance                                      Document are           to be met.

           4.        Waiver granted to allow the use of .154 gallons /foot/day based on 60 MPI rather                            than 2.08 GPD  required by East Amwell Code Chapter 171.

           5.        The bottom of the dripper line is required to be a minimum of 24 inches above the               limiting zone as per Drip Dispersal Wastewater Disposal Document January 2008                 F(4), page 7.  The soil tests show a “failed” perc test at 24 inches; there the                          system must be mounded to provide a minimum of 24 inches.

           6.        Wetlands delineation is required and all wetlands to be mapped on plan showing                            required separation distances prior to permit issuance and a GP 25 Permit or                         report from a wetlands expert.

           7.        One two compartment 1,500 gallon septic tank is required.

           8.        The existing well is less than 100 feet from the dispersal field; as per NJAC 7:9A,                 the separation distance can be reduced to 50 feet if the well has 50 feet of well         

 

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                     casing.  However, since the well casing cannot be verified, a UV disinfection of                             the well water will be required as per Drip Dispersal Wastewater Disposal system                            Guidance document F(8), page 9.

 

           9.        All East Amwell conditions for Drip Dispersal Systems are to be met.

           10.      Designer and engineer for the septic system, peat system and drip dispersal                          system are to be present at the installation.

           11.      NJDEP is to be notified at least one week prior to the installation so they can be                            present and a copy of the design is to be provided to NJDEP.

 

Conditions (for all peat system in East Amwell Township)

 

           1.        A water tightness test according to EPA protocol of the septic tank after                                        installation must be performed;     

           2.        The Peat Biofilter must be covered under a minimum 5 year warranty that is fully                         transferable;

           3.        A service contract must be in place that includes inspection of any motors,                          airflow, effluent and sludge;

           4.        An annual maintenance contract or specially trained service personnel conduct a                             visual inspection of the internal components and peat material and maintain the                           peat filter to insure the system is functioning properly and to optimize treatment                           performance.

           5.        On expiration of the maintenance contract a new minimum 5 year contract is                                required to be renewed – notice of failure to renew the service contract must                        be directed to the East Amwell Township Board of Health.

           6.        Provide an annual report to East Amwell Township Board of Health.

           7.        The purchaser must be provided a copy of NJDEP Guidance prior to the sale of                              the system by the engineer;

           8.        The designer/installer must submit proof of training and approval by the                                        manufacturer of the system to East Amwell Township Board of Health;

           9.        All training materials for the installer to be provided to the East Amwell                                        Township Board of Health;

           10.      The property owner is to record with the deed of the property a notice that                                     identified the            technology and is also to record in the file of East Amwell                                        Township all deed notices;

           11.      A Peat Biofilter system is to only be used for sanitary sewage;

           12.      Any future purchaser of the property shall be provided with a copy of NJDEP                                 Guidance and the deed notices;

           13.      The East Amwell Township Board of Health can take action to require the owner                           to cease use of the system if all provisions of approval are not followed;

           14.      East Amwell Township Board of Health can take action to require the owner to                             cease use of the system if all provisions of approval are not followed;

 

 

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           15.      East Amwell Township Board of Health can also require the owner to cease use                             of the system if the annual reporting of the maintenance and service agreement                            that must be maintained for the life of the system is not submitted;

           16.      The owner must comply with all provisions in any ordinance duly adopted by the                          East Amwell Township Board of Health concerning the use of alternative                                      wastewater technology including fees for Municipal tracking and enforcement;

           17.      A new requirement is the use of an auto dialer for the system.  The manufacturer                          will install a new panel to incorporate this and provide certification to the                                      Hunterdon County Department of Health;

           18.      The plans are to state that this is an alteration to correct a malfunctioning system                          and the granting of the waivers or approval of the Alternative Technology,                           East Amwell Township and Hunterdon County Department of Health assumes                              no responsibility for the system and shall be held harmless.

 

Conditions for Drip Dispersal:

 

           1.        A pre-construction conference shall be held prior to the start of construction of the              system attended by the Authorized Designed of the system, the Authorized                         Installer and the Department of Health and/or the East Amwell Board of Health                             shall be invited.

           2.        The system shall be installed according to directions provided in the drip dispersal                system manufacturer’s installation manual, installation requirements specified by                           the System integrator if applicable, and approved drip dispersal system design.

           3.        All permits and licenses shall be in place prior to construction.

           4.        Only an Authorized Installer shall install the drip dispersal system.

           5.        The Authorized Installer must notify the NJ Department of Environmental                                    Protection at least one week prior to the installation of the drip dispersal system                            at CH199@dep.state.nj.us and coordinate inspections with the Department in                                addition to any inspections required by the Hunterdon County Department of                                Health or East Amwell Board of Health.

           6.        The Authorized Installer must be present at all times during the drip dispersal                                installation.

           7.        Water tightness tests of all tanks, processing and dispersal system dosing tanks                              specified in the design must be tested at the installation site after being installed                            using hydrostatic or vacuum tests.  All tests shall follow NJDEP protocol as                         specified in the “Guidance Document” (Section G 7(a)-(d).

           8.        The dripperline shall be installed by a method that will prevent pulling, stretching,              or crimping of the dripperline, and smearing, compaction, or altering of the soil                              texture. The method shall be acceptable to the dripperline manufacturer, system                             integrator and the Authorized Designer.

 

           9.        Drip tubing shall not be installed when soils are saturated.  Ins oil textures other                            than sands or loamy sans, drip tubing installation shall not be carried out when the              soil moisture content is above the lower plastic limit from the surface of the  

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                     ground to 12”           below the proposed tubing installation depth.  This means that                      when a small lump of soil, taken within the above depth, can be rolled out with                             the fingers to form a wire or rod, on-         eighth of an inch in thickness, and does not                           crumble when handled, the soil is too wet to       proceed with the installation.

           10.      On sites where vegetation will be removed, methods to minimize soil disturbance                          must be used. Any soil disturbance below four (4) inches shall be backfilled with                           material meeting the specifications of N.J.A.C. 7:9A-10.1(f)4.  Additional fill                                 material and/or topsoil may be used above this level, provided the drip tubing will                be installed within at           least two (2) inches of specified fill above the top of the                       drip tubing.

           11.      All system control units, valve boxes, drip dispersal lines, conveyance lines and                             other system appurtenances shall be designed and installed to prevent freezing per               the system integrator and dripperline manufacturer re3commendations.

 

           12.      Both the Authorized Designer and/or a system integrator’s representative may be                           required by the local administrative authority to conduct a final construction                       inspection and/or certify that as-built conditions are in conformance with the                                 approved system design and/or submit “as-built” plans.

 

Drip Dispersal System Start-up:

 

           1.        The Authorized Service Provider shall inspect the drip dispersal system following                 each installation.  The Authorized Service Provider shall complete the drip                           dispersal system start-up checklist.  The Authorized Service Provider shall                           provide the completed start-up checklist to the local administrative authority.

           2.        The Authorized Installer shall be present at the time of start-up.

 

Drip Dispersal System Operation, Maintenance & Monitoring:

 

           1.        All drip dispersal systems shall be maintained according to the system integrators                           current Operation and Maintenance Manual by an Authorized Service Provider.

           2.        Drip dispersal systems shall be inspected by an Authorized Service Provider on                               the following schedule at a minimum:

                     a.        Once within 30 days of system start up.

                     b.        Once per year for systems equipped with Telemetry control panels.

                     c.        Twice per year for the first two years of system operation for systems                                  equipped with auto dialers and control panels; once per year thereafter.

                     d.        Three times per year for the first two years for all other systems; twice per                                      year thereafter.

                     e.        For all systems, a meeting with a new operator of the system is                                                      recommended at the time of transfer of the property.  The local                                                      administrative authority should be notified of this meeting and invited to                                       participate.

 

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                     f.        Additionally, as required by the dripperline manufacturer and/or system                                         integrator.

           3.        At each regularly scheduled maintenance visit the authorized Service Provider                               shall, at minimum, observe, monitor and record:

                     a.        General condition of the drip dispersal system;

                     b.        Wastewater level in the tanks,

                     c.        Any effluent/pump filter for clogging,

                     d.        Ponding of sewage or effluent around the drip dispersal system;

                     e.        Pump cycle, run time and all other meters

                     f.        All other parameters recommended by the drip tubing manufacturer and/or                         system integrator.

 

           4.        All drip dispersal systems require an operation and maintenance contract to be in                           place with an Authorized Service Provider for the life of the system.

           5.        Authorized Service Providers shall be trained and authorized by the system                          integrator. An up to date list of Authorized Service Providers shall be maintained                           by the system           integrator and be made available upon request.

           6.        The operation and maintenance contract must be signed by the property owner                              and an           Authorized Service Provider prior to issuance of the occupancy permit.

           7.        The Authorized Service Provider must have proper equipment and training to                                access and program any system control panel on site.

 

Training and Education:

 

           1.        The system integrator or authorized representative shall hold, at minimum, one                             training event annually for Designers, Service Providers, and Installers.

           2.        The system integrator or authorized representative shall provide a written and                                dated   authorization for Designers, Service Providers and Installers.  This                                       authorization shall be          valid for one year for those who have completed the                            appropriate requirements.

           3.        A list of these authorized Designers, Service Providers, and installers shall be kept                up-to-date by the system integrator and made available upon request or on its                                 website.

           4.        The system integrator shall hold free training for New Jersey regulators, when                               necessary, that covers the design, installation and service of the drip dispersal                                system.

           5.        All Authorized Designers, Service Providers and Installers shall be re1uiried to                               receive annual, or more frequently as needed, refresher training as a                                     requirement to continue to be authorized by the system integrator.  An updated                             system integrator authorization shall         be provided after refresher training has been                             successfully attended.         

 

Reporting:

 

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           1.        The system integrator or their authorized representative shall submit an annual                              report to the Department by March 1st of each year containing the following                        information for the previous 12 months:

                     a.        Number of drip dispersal systems installed;

                     b.        The address of each installed drip dispersal system, the owners name and                                        address, municipal tax block and lot, and the type of use (e.g. residential,                                       commercial):

                     c.        Date when the drip dispersal system was installed and started up;

                     d.        Administrative authority and permit number;

                     e.        Status of the maintenance and monitoring contract;

                     f.        Number of inspection/maintenance calls conducted;

                     g.        The inspection results recorded on a manufacturer or system integrator                                          approved inspection form and/or checklist, copies of which are available                                         from the manufacturer or system integrator (as applicable).  The forms                                           must be completed by the drip dispersal system Authorized Service                                     Provider and submitted to the Department upon written request;        

                     h.        General summary of the results for the year, all known problems or                                     failures with a          brief summary of the cause and remedial measures taken;

                     i.         Any recommended changes to the design, installation and/or operation and                         maintenance procedures and a schedule for implementing those changes;                                       and

                     j.         Original equipment manufacturer name and model of the wastewater                                  treatment system(s) providing secondary treated effluent to the drip                                     dispersal system.

           2.        Web access to online information and reports regarding the systems may be                         considered by the local administrative authority as an alternative or in addition to                           paper reporting.

           3.        Failure of a client to renew a service agreement shall be reported to the                                          Department and local administrative authority by the Authorized Service Provider               within 30 days.

           4.        The system integrator or their authorized representative shall provide the property                owner with a copy of this guidance document, the operation, maintenance and                              monitoring agreement and obtain their written acknowledgement of the need to                             comply with the provisions of this document via signature prior to the sale of any                          drip dispersal system.

           5.        The system integrator or their authorized representative shall institute and                                     maintain a training program for prospective designers, installers, and service                        providers in the proper design, installation, and servicing of their system.

           6.        The system integrator or their authorized representative shall maintain up-to-date                          lists of           Authorized Designers, Installers and Service Providers that have passed                                 the training program and make these lists available to the Department upon                        request or made available on its website. 

 

 

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           7.        The system integrator or their authorized representative shall establish a process                            for investigating complaints and removing authorized personnel from authorized                           lists as           appropriate.

           8.        The system integrator or their authorized representative shall provide the                                       Department or any local administrative authority with all training                                                  materials and            the expected qualifications for the installer and service providers                                 upon request.  The Department should be notified of any training event at least                         two weeks prior to the event.  No administrative authority shall approve a drip                                 dispersal system without receiving all training and materials that are requested                                 from the manufacturer or system integrator.

                               

·       The property owner must record with the deed to the property a notice that identifies the technology, acknowledges the owner’s responsibility to have in place at all times a maintenance and monitoring contract, and grants access to the property for the purpose of system monitoring  Proof of this must be provided to the Board of Health prior to permit issuance.

          

·       The property owner must have in place, at all times, an operation, maintenance and monitoring agreement with an Authorized Service Provider.  Failure to maintain this agreement threatens and endangers human health and the environment by not providing an adequately operated and maintained system and shall constitute a public health nuisance violation and a violation of N.J.A.C.  7:9A-3.2 and/or 3.3(e) as applicable.  Proof of this must be in place and submitted to the Board of Health prior to permit issuance.

·       The NJDEP, the Hunterdon County Department of Health and/or the East Amwell Board of Health may require the owner of the drip dispersal system to cease use of the drip dispersal system and/or to take any other actions as it deems necessary to protect public health, safety, welfare or the environment.

·       The drip dispersal system may be approved for use in conjunction with the treatment and dispersal of sanitary sewage only.  Non-sanitary sewage generated or used at the facility shall not be introduced into the drip dispersal system and shall be lawfully disposed of.

·       The property owner must provide any future owner of the property with a copy of the NJDEP Guidance Document, the operation, maintenance and monitoring agreement, also deed notices required by the Board of Health for the property and obtain Board of Health approval via signature prior to entering into a contract of sale for the subject property.

 

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

 

C.       SAVIDGE, BLOCK 36 / LOT 3 – SEPTIC REPAIR.  T. Carluccio reviewed the letter as listed on the agenda.  She explained that she happened to be in the Municipal Offices for a meeting on the Wastewater Planning and Dennis O’Neal; Township Engineer quickly showed her a plan for a proposal that would drain ground water into the Township’s drain.  She reported

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that both she and the Acting Superintendent of Public Works told D. O’Neal that it is not something the Township approves.  L. Tatsch asked if it is a basement perimeter drain.  T. Carluccio said that it was around the septic system; a curtain drain which is running into a storm drain.  She reported that the Public Works Department said they do not want this because it is a lot of ground water; they are concerned about overloading the storm drain.  She said that she told D. O’Neal that she would be concerned that if there is a malfunctioning system contributing to the ground water flow bacteria laden water would enter drain and eventually a stream.  A brief discussion followed.

 

D.       RUTGERS TREE GROWERS, BLOCK 16.01 / LOT 10.02 – BIO RETENTION BASIN ANNUAL REPORT.  T. Carluccio remarked that she was pleased to see that the Township received the report.  She suggested that the Board have the Township Stormwater Coordinator, D. O’Neal, Township Engineer review this report because this fits under the Stormwater Ordinance.  She commented that there is a maintenance agreement that was done by the Township and that D. O’Neal as the Stormwater Coordinator was in charge of agreement.  The consensus of the Board was to have D. O’Neal review this because the Board of Health has no way of judging if this meets the Stormwater requirements.  T. Carluccio suggested sending a memo to D. O’Neal saying the Board received this report and is forwarding to him for Stormwater review.   

 

E.       ATMA FAMILY MEDICINE, BLOCK 26 / LOT 1.04 – QUARTERLY WATER METER READING.  T. Carluccio acknowledged receipt of the reading.

 

F.       THE RIDGE AT BACK BROOK, BLOCK 25 / LOT 10 – SAMPLING EVENTS RESULTS.  T. Carluccio remarked that this report is very late; this is a combined report of the July 28, 2008 and the November 17, 2008 Sampling Events.  She gave the time line that these sampling events and reports are supposed to follow; The Ridge at Back Brook has not adhered to this schedule.  T. Carluccio said she thinks the first thing the Board should do is a comment, she volunteered to write up the bullet points, something to interpret this for the Planning Board and the Township Committee and the Environmental Commission.  She said that one point would be the lateness of the original summer report.  She commented that S. Souza does do a good job of summarizing the data for the Board.  There are consistent results from the monitoring and the conclusion is that there are not any serious issues related to negative impacts.  The Board thoroughly reviewed the report as presented by Princeton Hydro.

 

During the discussion T. Carluccio commented that one thing the Board of Health has mentioned in the past and the Board has done a memo to the Environmental Commission suggesting that it would be good for to establish a stream sampling program since the report shows there are elevated nitrate levels in the stream before it enters the golf course property.  She said that the Board has mentioned this to the Environmental Commission in the past and she thought that the Board could send another memo interpreting the report and suggesting that it would be good to try to pinpoint where the nitrates and the phosphorus are coming from.  T. Carluccio said that she would write a memo to the Township with the Board’s comments and concerns regarding the lack of biological data.  She reiterated that the memo would include a comment on the lateness of

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the biological data and question whether the time of year should be changed, and also ask about the need to further look into the NO³ concentrations. A brief discussion followed.   

 

ITEMS OF DISCUSSION

 

A.       RECOGNITION OF MICHAEL STANBRO’S SERVICE TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH.  T. Carluccio explained that this is a draft resolution for the Board’s consideration.  She explained that Michael Stanbro’s term on the Board of Health was up and he decided not to continue on the Board of Health due to other commitments.  She said that the Board likes to thank members that our going off of the Board and D. Maksymovich drafted this resolution based on similar ones that have been done in the past and plugged in the right information.  L. Tatsch moved Resolution 09-01, seconded by D. Wang-Iverson and passed by unanimous vote.

 

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RESOLUTION 09-01

 

        WHEREAS, the Township of East Amwell, in the County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, is well renown for the excellence of the volunteers serving on various Township Boards and Committees; and

 

        WHEREAS, the Township of East Amwell recognizes that Michael Stanbro is such a volunteer; Michael Stanbro brought to the Board of Health his professional expertise to facilitate the Board’s ability to manage the complex issues that came before it; and

 

        WHEREAS, Michael Stanbro served on the Board of Health for 6 years; two of those years as Vice-Chair of the Board of Health and Chaired the Preview Committee for 4 of those years.  Michael has spent many hours reviewing applications, documents and witnessing the drilling of wells throughout East Amwell.  His willingness to give of himself and his time distinguishes him as a remarkable volunteer and;

 

        WHEREAS, Michael Stanbro performed all of this duties as a Board of Health member in the Township of East Amwell with professionalism, dedication and diligence;

 

        NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Health of the Township of East Amwell, that Michael Stanbro is hereby extended sincere appreciation and gratitude for all of his efforts as a member of the Board of Health in the municipality; and

 

        BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Health in the Township of East Amwell wishes Michael Stanbro continued success in all future endeavors.

 

                                                  By Order of the Board of Health,               

                                                                                                                                                                     ___________________________________

                                                  Tracy Carluccio, Chairperson

 

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B.       SOURLAND MOUNTAIN SMART GROWTH/AMWELL MUNICIPAL STORMWATER TASK FORCE/WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN. 

 

Sourland Mountain Smart Growth:  T. Carluccio told the Board that there was a presentation by the Sourland Mountain Smart Growth Task Force to the East Amwell Township Planning Board last week at their meeting. She commented that the presentations will be completed in a few weeks.

 

Amwell Municipal Stormwater Task Force:  T. Carluccio reported that there is nothing new to report.

 

Wastewater Management Plan:  T. Carluccio reported that the Wastewater Management Plan Committee met with the County at the Municipal Building and had a good discussion.  She said the County representative explained to the committee the three ordinances the Township will need to consider over the next year or so to adopt in order to be in compliance with the new Wastewater Management Planning.  She said East Amwell was the first Township to complete all of the data.  D. O’Neal, Township Engineer, put together some information with the committee.  That data was all submitted and the County; the County finished their map of East Amwell Township based on the data the Township submitted.

 

Sourland Regional Watershed Plan:  The letter, as listed on the agenda was discussed.  T. Carluccio explained that this letter was the final approval for the Watershed Plan that the Township put together for the Sourland Mountain with the report provided by Princeton Hydro.  There has been final approval given by NJDEP. 

 

C.       EDUCATION AND HEALTH ISSUES. T. Carluccio acknowledged the correspondence as listed on the agenda. T. Martin commented that the Winter Road Treatment sampling results were in and he had graphed the information; with only 3 sampling events it is too soon to be able to analyze the data; the Board will continue to collect the data.               

 

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S ORAL REPORT

 

D. Maksymovich distributed, for the Board’s information, a recent article from the New York Times titled, “The Maggots in Your Mushrooms”.  She said that it basically points out how awful our FDA Standards are. 

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D. Maksymovich reported that she was still waiting for two establishments to pay for their food licenses.  She will send this information to the County and ask them to follow-up. 

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

T. Carluccio acknowledged the correspondence as listed on the agenda.

 

BILLS OF THE EVENING

 

L. Hamilton motion to pay the bills of the evening seconded by T. Martin and was carried by unanimous vote.

 

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

 

L. Tatsch mentioned that the Board of Health needed a volunteer for the Orientation Session on February 25th.  He explained the intent of the meeting.  D. Wang-Iverson said that if his schedule permits he will attend the meeting; he will let the Administrative Officer know.

 

There being no public present L. Tatsch motion to close to the public, seconded by L. Hamilton and was carried by unanimous vote.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

L. Tatsch motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:19 pm, seconded by D. Wang-Iverson and was carried by unanimous vote.

 

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                                                                Darlis Maksymovich, Administrative Officer