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

 

In compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act, this meeting was advertised as Reorganization in the December 25, 2008 issue of the Hunterdon County Democrat.  Notice of the meeting was sent to the applicants, filed with the Township Clerk, posted on the bulletin board, and sent to the Hunterdon County Democrat and Trenton Times on January 13, 2009.

 

REORGANIZATION

 

D. Maksymovich thanked the two Board members whose 3 year terms were up for continuing their service to the community through the Board of Health.  Those members are:   Tim Martin and Jim Rosso.

 

D. Maksymovich called for a nomination for the Chairperson of the East Amwell Township Board of Health for the year 2009.

 

T. Martin nominated Tracy Carluccio as Chairperson, seconded by T. Peyrek and was carried by unanimous vote.  T. Carluccio thanked the Board for their confidence in her for another year.  T. Martin thanked T. Carluccio remarking that she does a wonderful job and could not imagine the Board of Health without her leadership.  D. Maksymovich commented that having T. Carluccio as Board of Health Chair makes her job pleasant to carry out. 

 

T. Carluccio called for a nomination for a Vice-Chairperson.  T. Martin motioned for D. Wang-Iverson to be Vice-Chairperson, seconded by T. Berberabe and was carried by unanimous vote.

 

T. Carluccio called for a motion to nominate the Board of Health Secretary, which is a Board member.  T. Martin nominated T. Peyrek, seconded by T. Berberabe and was carried by unanimous vote.

 

T. Carluccio called for a motion to nominate the Board of Health Administrative Officer.  T. Peyrek nominated D. Maksymovich, seconded by T. Berberabe and was carried by unanimous vote.  T. Carluccio congratulated D. Maksymovich and thanked her for the excellent work she performs for the Board of Health.

 

T. Carluccio called for a motion to appoint Well Test Witnesses.  She reminded the Board that last year it was D. Wang-Iverson and M. Stanbro (who is no longer on the Board).  She remarked that D. Wang-Iverson is interested in continuing; she asked if there were any other members interested or has the time to be a well test witness.  T. Martin agreed to be a well witness with D. Wang-Iverson.  T. Peyrek motioned that D. Wang-Iverson and T. Martin be appointed Well Test Witnesses, seconded by T. Berberabe and was carried by unanimous vote.

 

 

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T. Carluccio called for a motion to appoint the Local Registrar of Vital Statistics.  She explained that this is performed by T. Stahl, Municipal Clerk.  T. Peyrek nominated T. Stahl for the position of Local Registrar of Vital Statistics, seconded by J. Russo and was carried by unanimous vote.

 

T. Carluccio called for a motion to appoint the Preview Committee.  She informed that as Chair she is automatically a member of the Preview Committee and that only three members of the Board can participate at a time.  T. Martin nominated T. Carluccio, D. Wang-Iverson and T. Berberabe as members of the Preview Committee and was carried by unanimous vote.  T. Martin motioned that the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson have the power to draw on any other member of the Board to preview, with no more than three members participating at a time, seconded by T. Berberabe and was carried by unanimous vote.

 

The following ad hoc committees were appointed:

 

Education/Health Issues                     L. Hamilton, T. Martin

Groundwater Monitoring                    L. Hamilton, T. Martin

Ordinance Review                              T. Carluccio, L. Tatsch, D. Wang-Iverson and J. Russo

 

T. Carluccio called for a motion to meet on the third Tuesday of the month.  J. Russo motioned to hold the Board of Health meeting on the third Tuesday of the month with the exception of April.  The meeting dates will be as follows:  February 17, 2009, March 17, 2009, April 28, 2009, May 19, 2009, June 16, 2009, July 21, 2009, August 18, 2009, September 15, 2009, October 20, 2009, November 17, 2009 and December 15, 2009.  Items for the agenda must be received ten working days prior to the meeting and the applicant and/or his/her representative should be present at the meeting.  The motion was seconded by T. Martin and was carried by unanimous vote.

 

T. Carluccio called for a motion to appoint Frederick Allen of Mauro, Savo, Camerino & Grant as legal counsel as per terms of the contract.  She told the Board that we have a contract that is in force from last year; however, we do not have a new contract at this time.  She commented that the Board could continue with his contract under the terms of last year’s contract since he has not sent the Board a new contract yet.  T. Martin motioned to approve the contract under the terms of the 2008 contract, seconded by T. Peyrek and was carried by unanimous vote.

 

T. Carluccio called for a motion to appoint Hopewell Valley Engineering for soil test witnessing as per the terms of the contract.  D. Maksymovich informed the Board that the fees for soil witnessing have not increased.  T. Peyrek motioned to appoint Hopewell Valley Engineering as per the terms of the contract, seconded by T. Martin and was carried by unanimous vote.

 

T. Carluccio called for a motion to appoint Vincent Uhl of Uhl, Baron, Rana & Associates, Inc. as the Board’s hydrogeologist as per the terms of the contract.  She commented that the rates did increase $5.00 an hour for the principal hydrogeologist at the bottom of the rate up to $160.00, it was $150.00 so it was increased $10.00 per hour; the Senior Hydrogeologist went up $10.00 in

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the lower rate and $20.00 in the upper; a Staff Hydrogeologist went up $10.00 per hour; the Draftsman is the same, the technician is the same and the clerical went up $10.00.  T. Martin motioned the appointment of Uhl, Baron, Rana & Associates, Inc. as the Board’s hydrogeologist, seconded by T. Peyrek and was carried by unanimous vote.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS/AGENDA REVIEW

 

D. Maksymovich added the following items to the agenda:  item 6.B.2.h., letter of January 7, 2009 from L. Santowasso, P.., Heritage Consulting Engineers re:  percolation test results; item 6.B.3.g.; letter of January 15, 2009 from Hunterdon County Planning Board re:  Conditional grant waiver; item 6.B.11., Fax of January 15, 2009 from LINCS re:  confirmed case of measles in Bergen County; and item 7.B.10, note of January 14, 2009 from J. Corboy re:  2009 Spring Newsletter.

 

PRESENTATION OF MINUTES

 

The minutes of October 21, 2008 was motioned for approval as presented by T. Martin and seconded by T. Peyrek and was carried by unanimous vote.

 

The minutes of November 19, 2008 were not voted on because there were not enough members at tonight’s meeting who were present at the November 18, 2008 meeting to vote.

 

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

 

Greg Scibilia questioned the Board of Health approving the hydrogeologist contract with the increases.  He suggested that since this is a year of economic hardship we ought to at least request that he hold his rates from last year.  A brief discussion followed.  T. Carluccio thanked G. Scibilia for his input.  There being no further comments from the public T. Martin motioned to close open to the public, seconded by T. Berberabe and carried by unanimous vote.  

 

UNFINISHED 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.         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.

 

            3.         OWENS (A.K.A. WOODY’S) BLOCK 16 / LOT 11 – UPDATE.  D. Wyckoff told the Board that prior to establishing the remediation system there would be a pump test on

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the system well to determine that the system was not going to be too excessive a cost to the property owner.  D. Wyckoff reported that testing was to be done in December; he is not certain if that has been done.  A brief discussion followed.

 

T. Carluccio asked if the Hunterdon County Department of Health had a way of receiving input on the pump test.  She asked if the County could comment to the State to ask questions or have input?  D. Wyckoff responded that he would speak to the project manager to determine if that has occurred.  He will report at the February 17th meeting. 

 

            4.         KORINCHOCK, BLOCK 18 / LOT 22.01 – UPDATE.  D. Wyckoff reported that another dye test was conducted in late October or early November.  He told the Board that the dye did not surface on the ground and as a result the NOV was withdrawn as there was no longer a violation of surface water ponding.  The NOV has been closed because there is nothing to repair.  

 

            5.         HAMAN, BLOCK 5 / LOT 4 – UPDATE.  D. Wyckoff reported that this location is presently under contract and down payments have been made to have the construction of the system started.

 

            6.         SCHAEFER, BLOCK 5 / LOT 9 – UPDATE.  D. Wyckoff reported that financing has been a challenge but it has finally been secured.  The construction of the system will begin in February.

 

            7.         LOGUE, BLOCK 27 / LOT 2 – ALLEGED ILLEGAL DUMPING.  T. Carluccio reviewed the correspondence as listed on the agenda.  D. Wyckoff reported that the property owner was summoned to go to court; this has been an ongoing problem for the Township as well as the County.  The property owner was ordered to complete the clean-up by February 23rd; receipts are to be submitted to the County prior to that date.  In addition access to the property is to be limited either with chains or other types of barriers and the signage has to be improved and posted ordering NO DUMPING.  D. Wyckoff said that this should all be resolved by the 23rd of February.  A brief discussion followed.

 

            8.         MEMORANDUM OF NOVEMBER 19, 2009 FROM ROBERT VACCARELLA, REHS, HUNTERDON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RE:  STATEMENT OF CONFIRMATION:  NUMBER OF BEDROOMS.  T. Carluccio reviewed the memorandum as listed on the agenda.

 

            9.         E-MAIL OF DECEMBER 3, 2008 FROM DAN WYCKOFF, HUNTERDON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RE:  WORDING OF NOTICE FOR INCOMPLETE FILES.  T. Carluccio reviewed the e-mail as listed on the agenda.

 

            10.       DECKER, BLOCK 12 / LOT 8 – NOTICE OF VIOLATION.  D. Wyckoff reported that the clean-up is completed there and an inspector will visit the site to verify that the clean-up is complete.  The NOV has been closed.

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PREVIEW COMMITTEE

 

T. Carluccio reported that the Preview Committee did meet; she will report for the Committee.       

 

1.         MARGRAFF, BLOCK 37 / LOT 4 – SEPTIC SYSTEM ALTERATION WAIVER REQUESTS.  T. Carluccio stated that this is a septic system alteration with waiver requests.  Theodore Bayer, Bayer-Risse Engineering introduced himself for the record.  He stated that he prepared the septic alteration design for Mrs. Margraff.  Louis Miller, Attorney for the Margraffs introduced himself as the guardian of the property.

 

T. Carluccio stated that the Board has discussed this property before and has approved the use of a Peat System on this property because of the environmental conditions; the high water table, and the soil conditions would be addressed by the use of a peat system in order to be able to adequately address the needs of the home.  Also, the particular type of system that is going to be used has been approved by the Board in the past and is also approved by the New Jersey State Guidance for Peat Systems.  She stated that the Board allows alternative technology only when there is a repair to a malfunctioning system and only in certain circumstances.  She stated that this system is different than some of the others the Board has reviewed because it uses a Drip Dispersal System which is a totally different technology than the Board normally sees; the Drip Dispersal System disperses the treated effluent into the field. 

 

T. Carluccio said that there is a letter from Hunterdon County outlining their review of the system and most of the conditions they mention are conditions that the Board requires as a matter of course with all peat systems.  The Township has a list of 16 different conditions that are always required.  However, there is a new requirement that is mentioned by the County Department of Health, which is the use of an auto dialer for the system.  It states that the manufacturer is to install a new panel to incorporate this and file certification to the Department.  She told the Board that that is a new State requirement.  She said that there is one waiver requested; the waiver is to approve the sizing of the system based on .180 gallons per day which does meet the New Jersey Drip Dispersal Wastewater Guidance document.

 

T. Bayer explained in depth the functioning of the two alternative technologies.  A lengthy discussion followed regarding the site constraints and the advantages of the use of the Peat Biofilter System and the Drip Dispersal System.

 

L. Miller stated that he hoped the Board would take action tonight since the property owner is pumping the system weekly to keep it operational.

 

At the conclusion of the discussion T. Martin motioned to approve the system the following conditions and waiver, seconded by T. Peyrek and was carried by unanimous vote:

 

 

 

 

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Conditions for Peat System Block 37 / Lot 8:

 

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 a 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;

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.

 

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Conditions for Drip Dispersal Block 37 / Lot 4 - All requirements of the NJDEP Drip dispersal system Guidance Document shall be met, including:

 

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 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

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            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.

            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,

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            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:

 

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:

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            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. 

 

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

 

 

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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.

           

v  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.

           

v  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.

 

v  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.

 

v   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.

 

v  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.

 

            2.         SILVA, BLOCK 8 / LOT 8 – SEPTIC SYSTEM ALTERATION REVIEW.  T. Carluccio reported that she and D. Maksymovich both spoke with the engineer today and offered that he could come to the meeting and that the Board could consider doing something conditionally because the Board does not have final approval from the State or the County on this yet.  The engineer decided he would rather wait and not appear before the Board tonight.  The application will be put off and hopefully will be resolved at the next meeting.

 

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            3.         SCIBILIA, BLOCK 11 / LOT 37.03 – SEPTIC SYSTEM WAIVER REQUESTS.  T. Carluccio remarked that this is a septic system with waiver requests.  She stated that the Preview Committee did review this application.  She commented that the Board is familiar with this application which the Board has discussed at 4 other meetings.  The Board has already approved a lot line adjustment for the property which is under farmland preservation. She explained the septic system was bisected by the lot line.  She said that the Board allowed that in order to continue the application process knowing that it was going to be resolved at some point; either by easement or with a new system.  She told the Board that G. Scibilia, as a Professional Engineer, has designed a retro-fit to the system.  She said that the system was put in in the early 1990’s.  The soil testing was done in 1991; the system was put in according to present code so it meets the wastewater requirements and all of the design requirements of 7:9A.  However, there are waivers that will be needed.

 

G. Scibilia provided the Board with the background of the purpose and use of the system. He said the original calculations for the system’s capacity were for 620 gallons per day which included provisions for a 3 bedroom residential plus the occupancy at the stand.  He stated that the stand is now leased to Princeton Hydro who has about 6 workers a day and the system is oversized.  A very lengthy discussion followed regarding the specifics of the system and the site.

 

As a result of the discussion it was determined that additional information was needed (i.e. separation distances are to be shown on plan, location of wetlands as determined by a wetland delineation, location of certified well, etc).  The Board agreed that it would consider a waiver of the East Amwell requirement for new soil logs; the 1991 soil testing results could be used to design the system.  The Board will also consider waiving the 25 foot separation distance that the Township Ordinance requires between the disposal field and the property line, allowing instead the minimum State requirement of 10 foot separation is to be met.

 

T. Carluccio said that the New Jersey State Code requires a minimum 10 foot separation distance between the disposal field and the property line; the Board cannot waive State requirements.  G. Scibilia will adjust the proposed disposal field to provide the required 10 foot separation distance.  This item will be carried over to the February 17th meeting providing all of the discussed changes have been made.

 

C.        HOCKENBURY, BLOCK 16.01 / LOT 23 – CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR INDIVIDUAL SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM APPROVAL RENEWAL REQUEST APPLICATION.  T. Carluccio stated that this is a renewal request for an approved Individual Subsurface Sewage Disposal System.  D. Maksymovich explained that this is a situation where this is an estate of a deceased person whose brother is inheriting the property but has not yet received the Deed for the property.  Therefore, they are requesting an extension because the property is not legally theirs to put the system in.  T. Carluccio asked if they intend to put it in once the ownership is settled.  D. Maksymovich responded that was correct.  T. Martin motioned to approve the extension of the approval, seconded by T. Berberabe and was carried by unanimous vote.

 

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D.        BUDGET.  T. Carluccio reviewed the correspondence as listed on the agenda.

 

E.        REORGANIZATION DATES.  T. Carluccio reviewed the correspondence as listed on the agenda.

 

ITEMS OF DISCUSSION

 

A.        SOURLAND MOUNTAIN SMART GROWTH/SOURLAND REGIONAL WATERSHED PLAN/EAST AMWELL MUNICIPAL STORMWATER TASK FORCE. 

 

Sourland Mountain Smart Growth:  T. Carluccio reported that Phase II Report is complete.  There was a meeting that she attended.  She said the draft plan is being finalized and will be submitted to the Townships and then to the State for approval.  She stated that this is the original plan with 3 counties and 7 townships.  She said the next step will be implementation.  This is an effort to unify the various ordinances regarding the Sourland Mountain within the 3 counties and 7 townships.

 

Sourland Regional Watershed Plan:  T. Carluccio stated that this has been completed and can be removed from the agenda.

 

East Amwell Municipal Stormwater Task Force:  T. Carluccio said that they had the first meeting of the year earlier in January and they have certain  requirements for East Amwell’s General Permit that the Task Force have already begun working on.  A brief discussion followed.

 

Wastewater Management Plan:  T. Carluccio told the Board that she sits on this committee for the Board of Health and they are having a meeting at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow with the County representative to discuss the changes that need to be made in the Township in order to get the Wastewater Plan up to date.  East Amwell does not have an up-to-date Wastewater Plan.  New regulations were passed at the State to make sure that every municipality has an up-to-date plan.  She will have more to report next month.                      

           

B.        EDUCATION AND HEALTH ISSUES.

 

T. Carluccio reviewed the correspondence as listed on the agenda.  D. Maksymovich brought to the Board’s attention that an article for the Spring Newsletter is due by February 11th which is before the Board’s next meeting.  D. Maksymovich was asked to draft up an article and have T. Martin review before forwarding to J. Corboy. 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S ORAL REPORT

 

Food Licensing Fees:  D. Maksymovich reminded the Board that last month she had discussed the problems she has had in the past getting the Township’s food establishments to pay on time for their annual food licenses.  She told the Board that she has only received payment from 10

 

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establishments and has 8 additional that have not paid and as of January 31st they are in violation of the law; they are supposed to renew by January 1st.  A discussion followed.

 

At the conclusion of the discussion it was determined that the late fee would be 20% .

 

Amwell Valley Vineyards:  D. Maksymovich told the Board that she received a telephone call from Mr. Wolin who has recently closed on the property.  He informed her that at present they are not open for business and are working on correcting the problems with the property to bring it into compliance.   He said that they are working on the trellises now and he has an engineer working on the septic issues and they have had soil testing done.  He expects to have the septic system problem resolved by March or April; there is no one living in the house.  He told her that unfortunately when they tested the water they had an extremely high arsenic count so he put in an arsenic treatment system on the well.  D. Maksymovich told the Board that Mr. Wolin indicated that he appreciated the information from the Board of Health and that he is coming in to sit down with the Zoning Officer and the Construction Official next Tuesday night to start working on correcting those violations.  The Board was very pleased with this information.

 

Temporary Food Licenses:  D. Maksymovich mentioned that there are going to be new food license forms for temporary food vendors.

 

Animal Control Officer:  D. Maksymovich informed the Board that it is the Board’s responsibility to have animal control for the Township; it falls under the purview of the Board although the Township hires the person or service.  She stated that the Board received a letter from Jim Gallos of the Hunterdon County Department of Health stating that most municipalities within the County do not meet the State Components of Municipal Animal Control Officer.  She commented that East Amwell Township has a contract with Hunterdon Hills in Clinton which is SPCA run; she compared their contract with the State Components.  She then met with the Township Administrator to go over the Township’s contract with Hunterdon Hills and compare it with the State Components.  The Township Administrator suggested that she write a letter to J. Gallos, which she did, saying that as far as our Township Administrator is concerned East Amwell Township is covered in every area.  A copy of the Township’s contract with Hunterdon Hills was enclosed and requested that J. Gallos review it to determine if he thinks that the Township is in compliance.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

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

 

BILLS OF THE EVENING

 

T. Martin motioned to approve the bills of the evening, seconded by T. Berberabe and was carried by unanimous vote.

 

 

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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

 

There being no public present T. Martin motioned to close to the public, seconded by T. Berberabe and was carried by unanimous vote.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

T. Martin motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m., seconded by J. Russo and was carried by unanimous vote.

 

                                                                        __________________________________________

                                                                        Darlis Maksymovich, Administrative Officer