TO:

TO: MEMBERS OF THE MAINE WATER WELL COMMISSION

FROM: Edward Bowie, Chairman

date: MAY 2, 2006

subject: Meeting Tuesday, MAY 2, 2006

The next Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at 9:00 A.M. at the Maine Motor Transport, Whitten Road, Augusta ME. The phone number is 623-4128.

AGENDA

1. Approve the May 2, 2006 minutes

2. Discuss pending matters, complaints,

Responses, application, etc.

3. New Business

4. Public Comments

MAINE WATER WELL DRILLING COMMISSION

Minutes of May 2, 2006 Meeting

Members Present:

Glenn Dyer, Driller

Edward Bowie, Chairman

Marc Loiselle, MGS

Chris Olson, DOT

Donald Robbins, Public Mem.

David Braley, DWP

Ira Goodwin, Driller

Others Present:

Barry Noyes

Carol Champagne, Board Clerk

Dean Getchell, Inspector

Steve Muccie, Driller

Debbie Dyer, Driller

Frank Hegarty, Pump Installer

Rodney Pratt, Driller

Pat Pratt, Driller

Barry Sandford, Driller

Mr. & Mrs. Cross, Driller

Call to Order:

Meeting was called to order at 9:05 AM.

Approval of April 4, 2006 meeting minutes:

Glenn Dyer made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 4, 2006 meeting with corrections, Don Robbins 2^nd the motion. The required correction concerns the February minutes. E A Cross & Sons request for a Specialty Well approval was mistakenly listed under complaints. It should be noted that there was not a complaint filed against them. Accepted by the Commission.

Update on Complaints:

Rachel Charette vs Kevin Levesque Well Drilling: The Commission has requested a letter of verification from Mr. Levesque concerning completion of the Commission’s order. The Commission will send a second letter to both the driller and the homeowner requesting the additional information.

Louise Scott vs L & L Well Drilling: Dean Getchell submitted his inspection report. According to the report the well is 61 feet from the septic tank and 67 feet from the leach field. There is 29 feet of casing installed in the well. It appears that the well was drilled in the most reasonable location on this property given the site’s limiting conditions and that a Specialty well Application would likely have been approved if it had been submitted.

Findings: David Braley made a motion that violations had occurred. Not enough casing was installed) and Rule 400.5 (Setback Reduction Notification Form was not submitted), Chris Olson 2^nd it. Passed

Corrective action: David Braley made a motion and Ike Goodwin 2^nd it. In the motion the Commission ordered Mr. Libby to submit an after-the-fact Setback Reduction Notification Form and install Jazwell type seals and PVC sleeve with the bottom seal at a minimum of 90 feet below grade and the top seal inside the casing, above its termination. This corrective action must be completed within 60 days of receipt of the written order. Passed

Findings: David Braley made a motion that additional violations had occurred. Rule 200.1 (there must be a Master or Journeyman well driller present at all times while the drill rig is in operation) and Rule 204.5 (everyone working near or on the drill rig must be licensed). The Commission is requesting the names of all individuals working for L & L Well Drilling as well as their license status. Chris Olson 2^nd the motion. Passed

The Commission further found that Rock Libby has violated Section B-10 32 MRSA §4700-I of State statute, Mr. Libby has employed unlicensed individuals to construct water wells without supervision. Passed

Corrective action and penalties: David Braley made a motion to order Mr. Libby to cease and desist. The Commission also imposed a $1,000 fine and 15 day license suspension of the Master Driller & Master Pump Installer licenses for Mr. Libby. The fine will be reduced to $500 and the license suspension suspended completely if Mr. Libby successfully enters into a consent agreement to be negotiated with Paul Gauvreau, the Commissions legal council from the Office of Attorney General, which includes: a cease and desist agreement concerning the use or employment of unlicensed drillers and pump installers, a complete list of all employees of L & L Well Drilling, an agreement that all employees of the company that work on or near a drill rig are appropriately licensed with the Well Drillers Commission prior to June 6, 2006 and the $500 fine is paid in full. Absent this agreement the full suspension and fine will take effect June 6, 2006. Marc Loiselle 2^nd the motion. Passed.

Barry Noyes vs Clearwater Well Drilling: Dean Getchell submitted his inspection, a fracture was found at 69 feet. The well measured 43 feet from the septic tank and 79 feet from the leach field. No Setback Reduction Notification form has been received. No Specialty Well Application was requested.

Findings: Ike Goodwin made a motion, in which the Commission found Clearwater Well Drilling in violation of Rule 400.4 (Minimum Setback Distances Between Water Supply Wells and Septic Tanks, Holding and Lift Stations) and 400.5 (Setback Reduction Notification Forms) Don Robbins 2^nd the motion. Passed.

Corrective action: An after-the-fact Specialty Well Application must be submitted along with a completed Setback Reduction Notification form. Passed.

Findings: The well inspection shows the well responds to rainfall because of fractures just below the casing allowing shallow ground water to be transmitted into the well.

Corrective action: Ike Goodwin made a motion to have the driller place a bottom seal at 100 feet below the top of the well, 100 feet of PVC liner and a top seal to be placed inside the casing. Don Robbins 2^nd the motion. Passed

Kathleen MacKenzie vs Adam Baker Well Drilling: On Hold.

Daniel Ouellet vs R J Johnson Well Drilling (A & W Well Drilling): On hold

Complaints Closed:

Ron Montgomery vs Hillock & Son Well Drilling: - Closed

New Complaints:

Drinking Water Program vs E A Cross & Sons Well Drilling: Drilling a Public Water Supply without a New Well Approval from the Drinking Water Program (DWP). David Braley made a motion that the Commission finds a violation of Rule 401.2.1 (Public Water Supply Wells) has occurred. A letter of warning will be sent to the driller, Don Robbins 2^nd the motion. Passed. The Drinking Water Program will deal with the public water supply New Well Approval Application.

Drinking Water Program vs B & D Well Drilling Inc: Drilling a Public Water Supply without a New Well Approval from the DWP. Ike Goodwin made a motion that B & D Well Drilling had violated Rule 401.2.1 (Public Water Supply Wells). A letter of warning will be sent to the driller, David Braley 2^nd the motion. Passed.

Kenneth Wood vs Forest Pump & Filter Co. Inc: A Specialty Well Application was required but not submitted for this well. The well is 48 feet from the septic tank (less than the 60 feet required by regulation).

Findings: David Braley motioned that a violation of Rule 400.5 (Setback Reduction Notification form) and Rule 400.7 (Specialty Well Application) had occurred.

Corrective action: The driller shall install 125 feet of casing or liner with Jazwell type seals top and bottom. The driller must also submit an after-the-fact Specialty Well Application and a completed Setback Reduction Notification Form. All corrective action must be completed within 60 days of written notification. Passed.

Kenneth Beach vs Merl”Sam” Well Drilling Inc: Problem is sediment in the water. The problem is more noticeable after the well has sat unused for period of time. The water test submitted shows high iron and manganese. Waiting for the response from the driller. The Commission has requested a sample of the filter and/or water from the home owner.

Dan Staples vs Knowlton Well Drilling: Complaint is of a disposal system designed over an existing well and questions concerning the location of the new well relative to the septic system. The Commission questioned if the well was properly abandoned in order to protect groundwater in the area. A letter will be sent the site evaluator and the homeowner requesting additional information.

Peter Haraden vs Burns Well Drilling: Problem is mud after hydrofracting. Waiting for response from driller.

Specialty Wells

David & Michelle Currier – Fred Perry & Daughters Inc:

Approved by Commission with 6 inch casing or Jazwell type liner seals, installed to the maximum depth possible above fresh water in order to prevent salt water intrusion. Terminate casing or set bottom seal just above the first fresh water fracture.

Richard & Michele D’Amelio – Fred Perry & Daughters Inc:

Stanley R Ferragame – Maine Well & Pump:

Approved by Commission with 120 feet of 6 inch casing, installed inside a 10 inch annulus. Grouted from bottom to top with tremie method of placement. Dean Getchell will be on site during grouting.

Examinations Requested

Steve Mucci is requesting to sit for the Master Well Drilling exam. Glenn Dyer made a motion to approve and Marc Loiselle 2^nd the motion. Approved by the Commission

Shawn Marston, Hodgdon Well Drilling is requesting to sit for the Journeyman Well Drilling exam. A motion was made and seconded. Approved by the Commission.

Ben Faulkner, High Pine Well Drilling: is requesting to sit for the Journeyman Well Drilling exam and the Journeyman Pump Installer exam. Approved by the Commission.

Cynthia Staples, Western Maine Water Inc: is requesting to sit for both Journeyman Well Driller and Journeyman Pump Installer exams. Ike Goodwin motioned to accept and Glenn Dyer 2^nd. Approved by the Commission.

Hollis Temple, Bob Temple Pump Service: is requesting to sit for both the Journeyman Pump Installer and Journeyman Well Driller exams. Mr. Temple must show proof of required time need as an apprentice before sitting for the exam. Approved by the Commission.

New Business:

David Braley explained the re-organization of the Drinking Water Program and how it may affect drillers.

Frank Hagerty requested an application to sit for the Master Well Drillers exam.

Meeting Dates for 2006

January 3, 2006 July 11, 2006

February 7, 2006 August 8, 2006

March 7, 2006 September 12, 2006

April 4, 2006 October 3, 2006

May 2, 2006 November 7, 2006

June 6, 2006 December 5, 2006

Subject to change.

The next Well Drillers Meeting will be:

Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at 9:00 am.

Meeting Adjourned 2.10 pm