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The regular meeting of the Board of Health came to order at
In compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act this meeting was advertised as a regularly scheduled meeting in the
ANNOUNCEMENTS/AGENDA REVIEW
The Administrative Officer had the following item to add to the agenda: item 5.A.5.a. re: letter of
PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES
The minutes were not voted on because there were not enough members at tonight’s meeting who were present at the October 21, 2008 meeting to vote.
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
2. MESZAROS,
3. INCOMPLETE FILE NOTICES (Dellapenta, Stausley and Zainitzer) – UPDATE. D.
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been completed. He reiterated that under advisement of the
4. OWENS (A.J.A. WOODY”S) BLOCK 16 /
D.
5. WENGRYN, BLOCK 14/
6. DITZEL, BLOCK 14 /
7. KORINCHOCK, BLOCK 18 /
8. HAMAN, BLOCK 5 /
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9. SCHAEFER, BLOCK 5 / LOT 9 – NOTICE OF VIOLATION – UPDATE. D.
L. Schaefer came forward and identified herself for the record. She showed the Board the paperwork she had completed for the funding; she also provided copies of the pumping receipts to show the Board she has been having the system pumped on a regular basis. A brief discussion followed.
PREVIEW COMMITTEE
1. MURPHY, BLOCK 34 /
M. Stanbro stated that this is an application that is defined as a septic alteration design with no expansion for a 3 bedroom dwelling. There are two waivers being requested.
1) There is no reserve testing performed on the property. A waiver is being requested from East Amwell Township Board of Health by the design engineer;
2) The proposed system is mounded and does not have any passing permeability on the property. A basin flood was performed in soil log 3 at 48 inches with failing results. Due to no passing permeability on the property a waiver is being requested from East Amwell Township Board of Health by the design engineer.
M. Stanbro asked if this is a system that has actually failed. Frank Mazzella introduced himself as the professional representing Ms. Murphy. He explained that he did not see it failing but he understands that Ms. Murphy was having some seasonal problems.
F. Mazzella told the Board that he tried a number of soil logs and could not get the depth so they worked their way to the back of the property which is about 400 feet long and they were the deepest soil logs he could get. Dan Murphy, son of the property owner, introduced himself for the record. A discussion of this lot’s particular characteristics was discussed at length.
At the conclusion of the discussion M. Stanbro motioned to approve the septic design with the following waivers and conditions:
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Waivers:
1. The Board of Health waives the requirement of testing for a reserve area;
2. The Board of Health waives the requirement of having passing permeability on the property.
Conditions:
1. Due to the fact that there is no permeability hold harmless clause is to be on the site plan. It should read, “Due to the fact that there was no permeability obtained on this property the East Amwell Township Board of Health and the Hunterdon County Health Department assumes no responsibility for the system and shall be held harmless”.
2. An addendum is to be added to the deed regarding the lack of permeability on this property.
3. The Board strongly recommends that the tank be pumped regularly; preferably on an annual or bi-annual basis.
4. The Board recommends that the well water be tested for bacteria on an annual basis.
The motioned was seconded by L. Tatsch and was carried by unanimous vote.
C. AMWELL VALLEY VINEYARD, BLOCK 17 /
T. Carluccio added that D. Maksymovich had been in touch with her after the Board’s last meeting to inform her that this transaction may take place so she wanted to make sure that Mr. Wolin had information regarding all of the Board of Health violations on the property. T. Carluccio stated that this is the Board’s opportunity to get the property into compliance. M. Stanbro asked if the Board needs to advise the new property owner that the Board would not grant any type of approvals for events until everything is in compliance. T. Carluccio responded that the Board will reach out to the new owner to let him know that there are outstanding violations that would preclude permits from being issued by the Board of Health. She stated that the Zoning Officer and Construction Official are going to have to get involved because the site is not in compliance with structures/improvements on the property.
D. ATME FAMILY MEDICINE, BLOCK 26 /
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Wang-Iverson asked if the meter worked because of the low amount of water used. T. Carluccio said that the meter measures only the office use.
E. 2009 BUDGET REQUEST. T. Carluccio commented that the Mayor has requested that the Boards have a special meeting to work up the 2009 Budget Requests. L. Tatsch said that the Board did not need to do that if the Board can take the time to really consider the budget requests in depth. He stated that the Township is facing a potential budget crisis this year due to the uncertainty of the economic climate. The Township is not sure if the State will provide State Aide to Townships this year. L. Tatsch reviewed the Township’s concerns with the 2009 budget. D. Maksymovich stated that in this economic climate, if necessary, to keep her line item the same. The Board members did not agree saying that the staff is the most important part of the budget.
After reviewing every line item and having detailed discussion regarding each the Board has requested the following:
BOARD OF HEALTH
2009 BUDGET REQUESTS
2008 2009
Item 301 Bd. of Health Admin. Officer $17,000 $17,500
Item 308 Well Inspections $3,000 $2,000
Item 020 Other Expense $500 $100
Item 027 Legal-General $2,000 $1,000
Item 042 Education/Training $1,000 $600
Item106 HC Contractual $12,000 $11,000
Item 109 Hydrogeologist $3,500 $2,500
Item 119 Perc/Soil Logs $17,000 $15,300
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$56,000 $50,000
The Board of Health was able to reduce the 2009 Proposed Budget Request by $6,000.00. L. Tatsch thanked the Board members for being so responsive to the Township Committee’s request.
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L. Tatsch commented that one of the Township’s big expenses; especially with the Planning Board is the Township Engineering costs. L. Hamilton commented that in the “old days” the Township got a very good deal with D. O’Neal. L. Tatsch responded that that has changed dramatically and one of the Township’s biggest challenges this year is how to keep the engineering costs down. D. Maksymovich commented that the Township is using the engineer’s services more frequently because of Stormwater regulations. T. Carluccio added that the Water Quality Management Plan is going to require an engineer also. L. Hamilton commented that the Township can not hire its own engineer as a staff member because it would cost the Township more. He said that in fact, other Townships have talked about getting rid of their full time engineers and going to a service. A brief discussion followed.
T. Carluccio said that one thing the Township can be sure of with D. O’Neal is we get quality work and he is not over billing the Township. She stated that he is honest and can be trusted. She said she the Board finds that with every service the Board receives from Hopewell Valley Engineering: including W. Wolf and everything he does; they are very exact. She said she thinks what the Township is feeling the pain of the requirement to have professionals do certain work. L. Tatsch agreed.
L. Tatsch once again remarked that he appreciated the Board’s effort; the task as he envisioned it when he wrote his letter the Board did tonight; some brainstorming and discussion other then just cutting the budget and that is what he is hoping all Boards and Committees would do.
ITEMS OF DISCUSSION
A. SOURLAND REGIONAL WATERSHED PLAN/
Municipal Stormwater Task Force: T. Carluccio reported there is nothing new from last month.
Wastewater Management Plan: T. Carluccio reported that she is on the sub-committee that is working on the plan. She said that they had their first meeting at the County last month and the whole committee went. There are representatives on the Committee from the Planning Board, Township Committee and also D. O’Neal’s work has been required in a limited way and Joe Skupien has also volunteered. On the committee are P. Kneski, J. Skupien, a member of the Planning Board and herself. She said they would be working on the Wastewater Management Plan which is a requirement under the new Water Quality Management Plan requirements that have been approved by the State. She explained the charge of the committee and the time line.
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B. EDUCATION AND HEALTH ISSUES. T. Carluccio reviewed the correspondence as listed on the agenda. D. Maksymovich brought to the Board’s attention that the Hunterdon County Department of Health has taken a stand on Outdoor Wood Burners, however, the attachment is from NJDEP entitled “Smoke from Outdoor Wood Burners Prohibited”. A brief discussion followed.
At the conclusion of the discussion it was determined that D. Maksymovich would put this additional information on the Township Web-site and will distribute the NJDEP document along with the Construction Permit which is required to install an Outdoor Wood Burner.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S ORAL REPORT
King, Block 38 /
Septic Designs approved by
Scibilia, Block 11 /
L. Tatsch asked if this is G. Scibilia’s attempt to move the septic field. T. Carluccio responded yes. D. Wang-Iverson commented that he thought G. Scibilia did not have to do that; that the system was okay where it was. L. Tatsch responded that an easement had been provided to G. Scibilia but he has not signed it. He told the Board that the Township is being held up receiving a payment of $188,000.00 from the County which is our share of the cost of the Preservation of the land because this problem has not been resolved. He told the Board this process needs to be completed before the Township can get that money reimbursed from the County and the clock is running out. Discussion followed.
T. Carluccio remarked that this is supposed to all be dealt with before the end of this year, so this is a problem. D. Wang-Iverson commented that there is no way this is going to be done by the end of the year. D. Maksymovich reminded the Board that G. Scibilia
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will lose his tenant because he was supposed to have the lot line adjustment perfected months ago.
D. Maksymovich informed the Board that G. Scibilia owes the Planning Board $1,053.80. She stated that the policy since she has worked for the Township has been that if an applicant owes escrow the other departments in the Township do not work on that application until the escrow is paid. T. Carluccio said the process G. Scibilia has chosen a route that requires County approval and that the County has been very straightforward and has treated the design just like any other application. The County is the agency that is providing the regulations to G. Scibilia. L. Hamilton said if he were G. Scibilia he would go with the easement recommendation; he could then come back and deal with the septic system later. L. Tatsch said that he is glad that the County wrote the letter maybe that is what G. Scibilia actually needed to hear from a different source.
CORRESPONDENCE
T. Carluccio reviewed the correspondence as listed on the agenda.
BILLS OF THE EVENING
L. Hamilton motioned to pay the bills of the evening, seconded by M. Stanbro and was carried by unanimous vote.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
There being no public present L. Hamilton motioned to close to the public, seconded by L. Tatsch and was carried by unanimous vote.
ADJOURNMENT
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Darlis Maksymovich, Administrative Officer