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TO:
MEMBERS OF THE
MAINE WATER WELL COMMISSION
FROM:
Edward
Bowie, Chairman
date: october 4,
2006
subject: Meeting Tuesday, october 3, 2006
The next Commission
meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at
9:00 A.M. at the Maine Motor Transport,
AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER MEETING
1. Approve the October 3, 2006 minutes
2. Discuss pending matters, complaints,
Responses,
application, etc.
3. New Business
4. Public Comments
Minutes of October 3, 2006 Meeting
|
Members Present: Ed Bowie, Chairman Glenn Dyer, Driller Chris Olson, DOT Donald Robbins, Public Mem. David Braley, DWP Ira Goodwin, Driller Marc Loiselle, MGS |
Others
Present: George Tzikas,
Board Clerk Dean Getchell,
Inspector Paul Gauvreau,
AG’s Office Ken & Lisa
Veniot |
Call to Order:
Meeting
was called to order at 9:10 AM.
Approval of
September 12, 2006 meeting minutes:
Glenn
Dyer made a motion to accept the minutes of the September 12, 2006 meeting with
changes and Don Robbins 2nd the motion. The proposed changes excepted were as
follows:
Delete
language concerning Specialty Well Approvals under 40 feet from the discussion under
“other business”, and include the discussion of entering into a
contract with the retired sheriff’s organization to investigate
unlicensed drillers.
Accepted
by the Commission.
New Complaints:
Kenneth & Lisa Veniot vs
A motion was offered ordering either a new well be
drilled in compliance with the Rules on the Venoit property OR a full refund of
$3,405.50 be given to the Venoit’s as compensation for the original well
being drilled in violation of the Rules and on the wrong property. After a new well has been drilled,
either by Kennebec Well drilling, if the replacement well options is chosen, or
by another driller if a refund is offered, the original well must be properly
abandoned. All of the above ordered
corrective action must be completed within 60 days of the date of notice and
written confirmation must be received by the Commission. Dean Getchell must be present to inspect
the drilling of a new well and the abandonment
of the old well. Neighbor will be
copied on notice. Motion
passed. Notice Required.
Nancy J Robicheaw vs Andrew Bowie Inc: On hold waiting for test results
from the Robicheaw’s.
Update on
Complaints:
Dan Staples vs Knowlton Well Drilling: David Braley will send a letter to
clarify the timing of the ordered corrective action with 30 more days to
comply. Notice Required.
Rachel Charette vs Kevin Levesque Well Drilling: Case is still in
litigation. On hold waiting
for full refund to be given.
Kenneth Beach vs Merl “Sam” Dunham Well Drilling: Mr. Dunham has notified the Commission
that seals have been installed as ordered as corrective action. Verification by Mr. Beach is required (Carol
will call) to close this complaint.
Other Business:
Item #1: The
case of a Specialty Well that was potentially drilled without using the conditions
of approval required by the Commission by Wells Unlimited was discussed. A second letter was sent to the driller
requesting additional information.
No response has been received concerning the first request. The Commission decided to notify Wells
Unlimited, Inc. that the following potential violation of the Rules will be
discussed at the November meeting:
1) Was a master or
journeyman well driller on site during the drilling? Section 204.5
2) Was the Variance
Deed Covenant filed with the
3) Was the well head
terminated below ground level? Section 402
4) The
Commission’s independent inspector was not notified when the well was to
be drilled and was not present during the injection of grout. Section
400.7
5) Was a Set Back
Reduction Notification form completed for this well? Section
400.5
6) Was the well
constructed as required in the conditions of approval? Section 400.7
7) What materials were
used in the construction of the well, were materials not approved for drinking
water wells used? Section 401.1.3
The driller is requested to attend the meeting to
help clarify these questions. Notice
Required.
In addition, a letter will be drafted for the
homeowner requesting a copy of the deed covenant with the book and page number
and date of filing for the required deed covenant filing, and giving notice
that Dean Getchell will be inspecting the abandonment of the old well. Notice Required.
Item #2: The
Maine Sheriffs association has submitted a proposal for conducting
investigations for the Commission.
A contract will be drafted and submitted for approval authorizing these
retired sheriffs to investigate unlicensed well drillers.
Specialty Well
Applications Approved in office:
Kelly R Clenchy – Merl “Sam” Dunham
Well Drilling: Glenburn ME, 46 feet from holding tank. Approved with 70 feet of casing or
liner.
John Karp/Heidi Bishop –
Bob Poirier – Goodwin Well & Water Inc:
Dow Seremo –
Cathy Devoe – Hodgdon Well Drilling Inc: Harrison ME. 47 feet from the septic tank and 80 feet
from the leachfield. Approved with
70 feet of casing or liner.
Specialty Well
Applications Approved at meeting:
Royal
Examinations
Requested
None
Examinations
Passed:
Steve Mucci, passed
Master Well Driller exam, from S
& D Water Service, Hollis ME,
Brian Gurney, passed
Journeyman Well Driller exam, from Goodwin Well & Water, No Turner ME.
Arthur Tompson, passed
Journeyman Well Driller exam, from High Pine Well Drilling, Buxton ME.
Charles Cleaveland,
passed the Master Pump Installer exam, from Advance Pump & Filters, Lee NH.
Randy Marquis, passed Journeyman
Well Driller and the Journeyman Pump Installer exam, from Marquis Well
Drilling, Frenchville ME.
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, November 7,
2006 at 9:00 am.
Meeting
Adjourned 11:30 am