ON-SITE SYSTEMS ADVISORY BOARD
February 2010 meeting minutes
Page 2 of 2
STATE OF DELAWARE
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
ON-SITE SYSTEMS ADVISORY BOARD
89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901
(302) 739-9948 Tel * (302) 739-7764 Fax
Monthly Meeting Minutes
For February 3, 2010
Members Present: Matt Brill, Gerry Desmond, Paul Hufschmidt, Byron Jefferson, Phil King, Dave Schepens, Ken Walsh, Lisa Wood
Also Present: Sue Marsett & Kathy Wright (DNREC); Eric Valentine (license applicant)
v Meeting began at 9:15 a.m.
v Byron made a motion to accept the amended agenda items (marked with a ¤ on the agenda); Matt seconded, all approved.
v January 2010 Meeting Minutes reviewed; Lisa made a motion to approve as submitted, Matt seconded, all approved.
v Eric Valentine introduced himself to the OSSAB members who did not already know who is; he was attending the meeting in case the OSSAB had questions regarding his applications
v License Applications:
Applicant Name / LicenseType / Approved / Denied / Motion
By / 2nd
By / All In
Agreement /
Eric Valentine / B / X / Gerry / Paul / X
Eric Valentine / E / X* / Phil / Paul / X**
Matthew Fogle / F / X / Paul / Lisa / X
Howard Hickman / F / X
Joseph Wyatt / F / X / X
Daryl Jester
(agenda incorrectly said “Daniel” instead of ‘Daryl’) / F / X / X
X* – Application was deemed incomplete; must show two years of experience & resubmit for review
X** – Dave did not participate in vote since applicant is spouse of DNREC/DWR employee
Discussion of Eric Valentine’s Class E application:
· Dave stated that Hilary Valentine (Mr. Valentine’s spouse & GWDS employee) would not review any of Mr. Valentine’s documents submitted to DNREC
· Ken stated that he feels Mr. Valentine is qualified but Ken has concerns regarding a potential conflict of interest (between Mr. Valentine & Hilary/DNREC)
· Mr. Valentine explained his reasons for obtaining proper licensure (in order to design, install and perform maintenance on OWTDS); he intends to apply for a Class H license in the future
· The OSSAB members discussed ‘manufacturer’s experience’ vs. ‘hands-on experience;’ some OSSAB members stated that ‘manufacturer’s experience’ should not be included as part of the 2-yr experience required by the On-Site Regulations
· Mr. Valentine stated that he has many years of ‘hands-on experience’ while working for American Manufacturing
· Paul stated that he would prefer to see documentation showing 2-yrs experience excluding American Manufacturing systems
· Eric asked Byron if signed affidavits from installers was OK and Byron replied yes
· Eric stated that he did not agree with the OSSAB’s interpretation of the Regulations, in which the OSSAB wanted to exclude his 16-yr employment with American Manufacturing when looking at his 2-yrs experience; Eric stated that he will provide the OSSAB with documentation showing his ‘hands-on experience’
· Eric left the meeting
· Ken questioned if this application needs to go before a DNREC ethics board prior to the OSSAB review for approval; Dave indicated this step was not required
· The OSSAB discussed the approval of the B application, denial of the E application, and the Class H application (in the future)
· OSSAB members discussed the prerequisites for the different license applications
v CET’s:
Ø PA Assoc. of Sewage Enforcement Officers Annual Conference & Trade Show - approved for all licensees
Ø Delaware Rural Water Assoc.: Generator Sizing and Backhoe Operation & Safety – approved for 2 hours, for all licensees
v Enforcement / Compliance:
Ø Lynn Naudain (Class E #2236)– did not obtain an authorization number or call for cover inspection; Manager’s Warning issued; No OSSAB action requested at this time
v License Verification form for Kevin Thomas; signed by Byron
v Meeting adjourned.
______
Prepared By Katharyn Wright Approved By Byron Jefferson