TO:       MEMBERS OF THE MAINE WATER WELL COMMISSION

 

FROM:     Edward Bowie, Chairman

 

date:     February 6, 2007

 

subject:  Meeting Tuesday, February 06, 2007

 

The next Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 9:00 A.M. at the Maine Motor Transport, Whitten Road, Augusta ME.  The phone number is 623-4128.

 

 

AGENDA FOR MARCH MEETING

 

1.  Approve the February 6, 2007 minutes

 

2.  Discuss pending matters, complaints,

Responses, application, etc.

 

3.  New Business

 

4.  Public Comments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAINE WATER WELL DRILLING COMMISSION

 

Minutes of February 6, 2007 Meeting

Members Present: Ed Bowie, Chairman Glenn Dyer, Driller Dwight Doughty, DOT David Braley, DWP Ira Goodwin, Driller Tom Whittle, MGS Donald Robbins, Pub. Mem.

Others Present: Carol Champagne, Board Clerk Dean Getchell, Inspector Andrew Bowie, Driller

Call to Order:

 

Meeting was called to order at 9:05 AM.

 

Approval of January 9, 2007 meeting minutes:

 

Ike Goodwin made a motion to accept the minutes of the January 9, 2007 meeting with changes and Don Robbins 2^nd the motion.  The proposed corrections were:

 

The minutes should note that under the case on Wells Unlimited, third paragraph.  The fourth sentence was changed from stating that the liner will be “replaced” to saying it will be “modified” with 40 PVC pipe with “double” Jaswell type seals placed below the current casing seal.  

 

Under Charlie Andrews, the second sentence should read:  Mr. Dunham corrected the problem by drilling a 3^rd well and abandoning the previous wells before Dean Getchell did the inspection. In the second paragraph, Ike Goodwin made a motion to send Mr. Dunham a letter stating that subsequently when complaints are filed no modification shall be done until approved by the Commission. Approved

 

In the Don Fries vs Woodsome complaint section all motions need the 2^nd’s referenced, and the points against Wells Unlimited are also applied to the driller, Mr. Wright.

 

The Paul Jones Specialty Well approval should state that a minimum of 120 feet of casing is required, not 12 feet.

 

Up Date on Sheriff:

 

David Braley added one section to the contract with the Sheriff department on how the payment will be made.  The Commission is now waiting on the final step on approval of the contract with the sheriff department.

 

Case Concerning Wells Unlimited:

 

Doug Wright has time to submit an appeal.  The case is on hold until the March 6, 2007 meeting.

 

Update on Complaints:

 

Dan Staples vs Knowlton Well Drilling: On hold until the March 6, 2007 meeting, a new survey was requested to demonstrate the location of the well. 

 

Rachel Charette vs Kevin Levesque Well Drilling: David Braley and Paul Gauvreau were in Bangor for the case before the hearing officer.  The Commission is waiting for the hearing officer’s decision.  

 

     Charlie Andrews vs Merl “Sam” Dunham Well Drilling:

 

     Dean Getchell’s report confirmed Mr. Dunham had hired Mr. Ted McLeod to abandon the two problem wells on the property of Charlie Andrews.  Closed. 

 

Scott & Jessica Pomerleau vs Woodsome Well Drilling:  Dean Getchell’s report stated a replacement well was drilled and the abandonment of the first well was completed. Corrective action completed. 

 

The Commission is now waiting for a letter of appeal or the fines to be paid.

 

Don Fries vs Woodsome Well Drilling:  The Commission is waiting confirmation from Woodsome Well Drilling that the corrective action has been completed.  Dean Getchell will inspect the completed work.

 

The Commission is also waiting for a letter of appeal or the fines to be paid.  On hold  

 

New Complaints:

 

     Rodney Damon vs Gerry Hill Well Drilling:  Mud was coming through the faucet and the pump is plugged.  Currently no water flow at all.

 

     The Commission was able to respond to the case quickly.  Dean Getchell was sent to inspect the well.  Mr. Hill and Mr. Damon were notified and attended the inspection.

 

     A video made of the well inspection was viewed by the Commission and showed that the casing seal is leaking.  Bedrock at the base of the casing down  to 100 feet is very broken and fractured, with fractures at 44, 59, 68, 71, and 90 feet.  The limit of the inspection was 100 feet down the well.  The pump is stuck in sediment.  Water test taken. 

 

On hold waiting for driller’s response and comment at next meeting. 

 

Specialty Well Applications Approved for December:

 

     None

 

Examinations Requested

 

     Cory W Richardson request to sit for the Journeyman Pump Installer exam.  Glenn Dyer made a motion to accept the request and David Braley 2nd the motion.  Accepted by the Commission.  Ike Goodwin did not participate in the voting.

 

     Kevin Kirby request to sit for the Journeyman Well Driller exam.  David Braley  made a motion to accept the request and Ed Bowie 2^nd the motion. Accepted by the Commission.

    

     John Bibber request to sit for the Master Pump Installer exam.  The master pump installer Mr. Bibber work under has been confirmed. Accepted by the Commission.

         

Examinations Passed:

 

Jason Curtis, passed the Journeyman Well Driller exam, Pine State Drilling, Athens ME.

 

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.

                       

Please Notice change:

 

The next Well Drillers Meeting will be:

Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 9:00 am.

 

Meeting Adjourned 11:30 A.M.