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TO:
MEMBERS OF THE
MAINE WATER WELL COMMISSION
FROM:
Edward
Bowie, Chairman
date: August 7,
2007, 2007
subject: Meeting Tuesday, august 7, 2007
The next Commission
meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at
9:00 A.M., but NOT at the Maine Motor Transport,
AGENDA FOR SEPTEMBER MEETING
1. Approve the August 7, 2007 minutes
2. Discuss pending matters, complaints,
Responses,
application, etc.
3. New Business
4. Public Comments
Minutes of August 7, 2007 Meeting
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Members Present: Ed Bowie, Chairman Glenn Dyer, Driller Dwight Doughty, DOT David Braley, DWP Marc Loiselle, MGS Ira Goodwin, Driller Donald Robbins, Public Memb |
Others
Present: Paul Gauvreau, AAG Carol Champagne,
Board Clerk Dean Getchell,
Inspector Rodney Pratt,
Driller Dan Barter,Public Lois Barter,
Public Daniel Camire,
Driller Mr. & Mrs.
Kressbach |
Call to Order:
Meeting
was called to order at 9:05 AM.
Approval of July
10, 2007 meeting minutes:
The
Commission made a motion to approve the July 10, 2007 minutes with one correction. Passed.
Up Date on
Sheriffs Contract:
Approved and ready to implement. There are five agents
through out the state. ID’s will be issued.
New Complaints:
Carla Nixon vs
Goodwin Well & Water Inc (Ike
Goodwin recused himself) Problem
is Ms. Nixon feels a spite well was drilled on her neighbor’s
property. Therefore, making it impossible
for her to buy and develop the adjacent property owned by Ms. Lois Barter.
Dan Camire, (the
driller for Goodwin’s) selected the best place to drill the replacement
well, which was 91 feet to the new on-site septic system and approximately the
same distance from a cesspool on the Barter property. No permit had been issued
for a septic system on the Barter property at that time, and has not been
issued to date.
Dan Barter, (the homeowner’s son) stated that a septic
area was staked out at the time of drilling. They feel that the well had been drilled
in order to impact the development of his mother’s property. Mr. Barter would like a release form
required by the Subsurface Disposal Rules for setback reductions of less than
60 feet signed by Mr. & Mrs. Kressbach, the people for whom the well had
been drilled.
The Kressbach’s, are residents of
the property on which the new well had been drilled. A new septic system required
a new well be drilled and modifications to the original permit are being
processed at the State level. Lee
Kressbach spoke with Carla Nixon explaining what they were doing on their
property, including the abandonment of their existing well and the drilling of
a new well. Because of it’s
location, the old well had to be abandoned before the new well could be
drilled. Ms. Nixon, who was in the
process of buying the Barter property, attempted to acquire permit for a new
disposal system very near the property line between these two sites, which
would have made drilling a well on the Kressbach’s property impossible. Because
the permit required State approval, no permit was ever granted.
Ike Goodwin, explained that they did nothing to
cause conflict with Ms. Nixon buying the property from Ms. Barter. In fact the
new well they drilled for the Kressbach’s is further away then the old
one they abandon. There is room for
Ms. Nixon to install a septic system and a well if she chooses to buy the
property from Ms. Barter.
The Commission listened to and questioned all involved. Don Robbins made a motion, no evidence
that a well construction complaint exist, therefore, no violation was found. Glenn Dyer 2nd the
motion. Passed - Closed
Update on Appeals:
Wells Unlimited - Doug Wright: Paul received the final order from the
Commissioner and will forward it to David Braley. The Commission will adjust
the points assessed and reorder the required corrective action. Marc Loiselle made a motion for David to
pursue action using the time allowed for corrective action in the original
order. Dean Getchell will be on site when the alterations are made to the
well. Ike Goodwin 2nd
the motion. Passed
Rachel Charette vs Kevin Levesque Well Drilling: An appeal between
the two parties is still in the Superior Court process.
Update on Complaints:
The Attorney General is in process of sending a
letter to a number individuals.
An advertisement which states “Well Points and Water Pumps”
was provided to the Commission. This
firm/person is not licensed to do either. The Well Drillers Commission licenses
and regulates individuals and companies that install pump systems and well
points.
Scott Temple apparently bought Fred Perry and Daughters Well
Drilling:
David Braley will draft a letter inquiring about who
the Master or Journeyman Well Driller is for the new rig and to update the Company
licenses for the Commission’s records.
Douglas & Brenda Adams vs Bill Knowlton Well Drilling:
David Braley made a motion to contact the CEO of the
town and will cc Russell Martin, of the Subsurface Wastewater
Program, to remind them that the old well must be
properly abandoned prior to the installation of the gray water system. Glenn Dyer 2nd the
motion. Passed - Closed
Don Fries vs Woodsome Well Drilling: On hold pending the results of the water
test.
Cecil Fogg vs Bill Knowlton Well Drilling: The deadline for corrective action was July 16,
2007, nothing has been done.
Marc Loiselle made a motion, Mr. Knowlton is in
violation of corrective action ordered on well #2. Mr. Knowlton’s drillers license
and company license is suspended effective immediately with the exception of
performing the repairs to Mr. Fogg’s well. Mr. Knowlton’s licenses will
remain in suspension until Dean Getchell has the opportunity to inspect the
well during supervision of corrective action. Letter to be delivered by the
sheriff. Glenn Dyer 2nd
the motion. Passed
Douglas Belfour – Merl “Sam” Dunham Well
Drilling: Closed
Sandy Forde vs D
& M Well Drilling Inc: Glenn
Dyer recused from voting.
Dean Getchell’s
report and video showed iron staining immediately under the casing caused by
water entering under the casing seal. A copy of the video will be sent to D
& M Well Drilling, Inc.
The Commission found a
violation of Rule 401.5, Failure to install a proper length of casing or liner and/or
to affect a proper casing seal. Five points will be accessed.
Corrective action:
To install appropriate seals into bedrock to prevent shallow groundwater and
surface water from entering the well. Dean Getchell will inspect after
corrective action is completed.
Joanne Black vs
Gary Adams Well Drilling: No
amount of water was guaranteed in drilling this well. Ike Goodwin made a motion no
violation of the Well Driller & Pump Installers Rule was found. Marc Loiselle 2nd the
motion. Passed - Closed
Specialty Well Applications:
42
feet from leach field and 75 feet from neighbor’s septic tank.
Approved
PROPOSED WELL TO HAVE 6 INCH
STEEL CASING SEALED INTO BEDROCK TO A DEPTH JUST ABOVE THE FIRST FRESH WATER
BEARING FRACTURE, WITH A MINIMUM OF 20 FEET OF CASING. AS AN ALTERNATIVE, A MINIMUN OF 20 FEET
OF 6 INCH STEEL CASING SHALL BE SEALED INTO BEDROCK WITH A SOLID 4 INCH LINER
INSTALLED WITH TOP AND BOTTOM JASWELL TYPE STEEL CORE SEALS WITH THE BOTTOM
SEAL JUST ABOVE THE FRESH WATER FRACTURE AND TOP SEAL UP INSIDE THE 6 INCH
STEEL WELL CASING. BOTH TOP AND
BOTTOM SEALS SHALL BE WATER TIGHT.
Sertha
L Cosgrove – Delwin Philbrick Well Drilling Inc:
35
feet to disposal chambers on property. .
PROPOSED WELL TO HAVE A MINIMUN
OF 120 FEET OF 6 INCH STEEL CASING SEALED INTO BEDROCK OR AS AN ALTERNATIVE, A
MINIMUN OF 20 FEET OF 6 INCH STEEL CASING SHALL BE SEALED INTO BEDROCK WITH A
SOLID 4 INCH LINER INSTALLED WITH TOP AND BOTTOM JASWELL TYPE STEEL CORE SEALS
WITH THE BOTTOM SEAL A MINUMUM OF 120 FEET BELOW GRADE AND THE TOP SEAL INSIDE THE
6 INCH STEEL WELL CASING. BOTTOM
AND TOP SEALS SHALL BE WATER TIGHT.
John Donahue Jr. –
Goodwin Well & Water Inc:
25 feet from pump station and 50 feet from leach field.
PROPOSED WELL TO HAVE A MINIMUN
OF 100 FEET OF 6 INCH STEEL CASING SEALED INTO BEDROCK OR AS AN ALTERNATIVE, A
MINIMUN OF 20 FEET OF 6 INCH STEEL CASING SHALL BE SEALED INTO BEDROCK WITH A
SOLID 4 INCH LINER INSTALLED WITH TOP AND BOTTOM JASWELL TYPE STEEL CORE SEALS
WITH THE BOTTOM SEAL A MINUMUM OF 100 FEET BELOW GRADE AND THE TOP SEAL INSIDE THE
6 INCH STEEL WELL CASING. BOTTOM
AND TOP SEALS SHALL BE WATER TIGHT.
Cynthia Farrell –
32 feet from holding tank.
PROPOSED WELL TO HAVE 6 INCH
STEEL CASING SEALED INTO BEDROCK TO A DEPTH JUST ABOVE THE FIRST FRESH WATER
BEARING FRACTURE, WITH A MINIMUM OF 20 FEET OF CASING. AS AN ALTERNATIVE, A MINIMUN OF 20 FEET
OF 6 INCH STEEL CASING SHALL BE SEALED INTO BEDROCK WITH A SOLID 4 INCH LINER
INSTALLED WITH TOP AND BOTTOM JASWELL TYPE STEEL CORE SEALS WITH THE BOTTOM
SEAL JUST ABOVE FRESH WATER FRACTURE AND THE TOP SEAL INSIDE THE 6 INCH STEEL WELL
CASING. BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM SEALS
SHALL BE WATER TIGHT.
Specialty
Well Application approved in house:
Mike McBrierty – Weeks & Sons
Well Drilling Inc:
57 feet from the septic tank
and 50 feet from the leachfield. Approved
PROPOSED WELL TO HAVE A MINIMUN
OF 100 FEET OF 6 INCH STEEL CASING SEALED INTO BEDROCK OR AS AN ALTERNATIVE, A
MINIMUN OF 20 FEET OF 6 INCH STEEL CASING SHALL BE SEALED INTO BEDROCK WITH A
SOLID 4 INCH LINER INSTALLED WITH TOP AND BOTTOM JASWELL TYPE STEEL CORE DEALS
WITH BOTTOM SEAL A MINUMUM OF 100 FEET BELOW GRADE AND TOP SEAL UP INSIDE 6
INCH STEEL WELL CASING. BOTTOM AND
TOP SEALS SHALL BE WATER TIGHT.
Exams requested:
None
Examinations
Passed in July: None
New
Business
None
Meeting Dates for 2007
January 9, 2007 July 10, 2007
February 6, 2007 August 7, 2007
March 6, 2007 September 4, 2007
April 3, 2007 October 2, 2007
May 1, 2007 November 6, 2007
June 5, 2007 December
4, 2007
Subject to change.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The
next Well Drillers Meeting will be:
Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 9:00 am. at
Meeting
Adjourned 1:05 P.M.