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1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Reviewed and signed Warrant #19  ($84,455.21).
4. Winter sand bid was awarded to Dave Stevens of Belgrade for the same price as last year.
5. Bulky pick up has been moved to October 18, 2021.
6. The selectmen helped a person with finding the book and page for a property listed at the Kennebec Registry of Deeds.
7. The selectmen and the Broadband Committee reviewed progress to bring fiber to homes.
8. Meeting adjourned.

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. The selectmen talked with Allan Trask about some of his properties.
4. Selectmen discussed tax bills with a local resident.
5. Meeting adjourned.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VIENNA
PLANNING BOARD HELD  SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The meeting convened at 7:00 PM at the Town House. Regular members present were Waine Whittier, Alan Williams, Creston Gaither, Ed Lawless, and Tim Bickford; also present were Brian Rehea, representing Maine Woods and Waters LLC, and Tim Davis, Jeff Castonguay, Doug Hobbin, and Sarah Watson. Creston had advertised this meeting as a public hearing regarding the proposed Stream Road Subdivision. Minutes of the Board’s August 25 meeting were read and accepted.

Jeff Castonguay outlined a Shoreland Zoning Ordinance (SZO) permit he would like for his property at 15 South Herrin Woods Roads and shown on tax map 11 as Lot 60-H. The Board will do a site inspection there at 9:30 AM Saturday September 25.

The public hearing for the Stream Road Subdivision was then held. Tim Davis is its southerly abutter and is concerned about water and erosion and road water drainage. He says recent timber harvests have contributed to the problem. He was advised that State enforcement of its timber harvest regulations could help in this regard. Waine read out loud Section 5.E. of the Town’s Subdivision Ordinance, regarding what the Planning Board can require of the developer in this regard. Tim says timber harvests have generated more problems than has the road, and that the existing diversion ditches are working well. Soil erosion control requirements outlined on the Final subdivision plan were read out loud. Waine said that the Town’s Code Enforcement Officer would likely have enforcement power in this matter. Tim said a new pin at the southwesterly corner of the subdivision is a few feet from the original pin set in the ‘90’s. He was advised that this is a legal question and not something the Planning Board can resolve. The discrepancy is evidently fairly small.

It was agreed that the transparency mentioned in the Subdivision Ordinance would not be necessary as State law no longer requires a transparency for recording.

Required findings of fact as per M.R.S.A. Title 30-A § 4404 were read aloud and no objections were voiced by either the Board or the public attendees. The Board then voted 5 – 0 to approve the subdivision and signed copies that Brian Rehea had brought with him; he will have a signed copy recorded at the Registry of Deeds soon.

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Creston Gaither, secretary

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Reviewed and signed Warrant #18 ($10, 815.59).
4. The selectmen and Jim discussed the Casco Bay Advisor Contract completing an inventory of electric poles that are needed in order to apply for Federal Grants. This would assist in paying for Broadband. The town will use the ARPA money to fund this. Casco Bay is willing to start the project while the town waits for the ARPA funds.
5. Meeting adjourned.

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. The selectboard issued an abatement for a property that was owned by a person who has passed away along with one who did not receive their Tree Growth credit.
4. The selectboard worked on Tree Growth.
5. Meeting adjourned.

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Reviewed and signed Warrant #17 ($78, 378.99).
4. Selectmen sent a copy of the Property Card for property located at 110 Kimball Pond Road to Clair Staples. This property has been put up for sale.
5. The selectmen Sent a copy of the Property Card for the property located at 51 Jesse Ladd Road to Chrisy Johnson. This property has been put up for sale.
6. The Vienna Fire Department has purchased insurance to cover the firefighters while performing non-traditional firefighter activities. This will cover the firefighters while cleaning chimneys, putting on the Chicken BBQ or any other activities that are not covered under the traditional workers compensation insurance.
7. The selectboard discussed the grants available to help bring high speed internet to the town. This is an ongoing process/discussion.
8. Stan inquired about his tree growth application.
9. Mr. Trask came to discuss land concerns.
10. Received a check from the MMA for non use of the Worker Compensation Insurance.
11. Meeting adjourned.

At 6:15 PM regular Board members Waine Whittier, Alan Williams, Creston Gaither, Ed Lawless, and Tim Bickford met with Brian Rehea, representing Maine Woods and Waters LLC, at the site of his proposed Stream Road Subdivision, and viewed the site as required by the Subdivision Ordinance, it being depicted on
tax map 5 as Lot 5–2.

At 7:00 PM the same Board members arrived at the Town House and held the Board’s regular meeting. Minutes of the July 28 meeting were read and accepted.

Stream Road Subdivision was discussed. Brian presented a Preliminary Plan dated 8/25/21. He said the subdivision comprises all of the LLC’s currently held contiguous property. It does not appear to be subject to any known zoning regulations. Some concern that the name “Stream Road Subdivision” had previously been used for an unrelated subdivision was raised. Creston will check on this at the Registry of Deeds. Brian said the parcel corner pins are not yet in but will be set prior to final approval. Proposed deed restrictions appear in Brian’s application. Existing wetlands and approximate contours are shown on the Preliminary Plan. The subdivision’s restrictions outline soil erosion control measures at length.

The Board agreed that the Preliminary Plan meets the requirements of Sect. 4.D. of the Subdivision Ordinance, “Submission of Preliminary Plan.” Creston will send Brian an email confirming that it does so.

Existing diversion ditches diverting water from the road onto the proposed lots were discussed. The possibility of explicit acknowledgement of these and the Town’s right to maintain them was discussed. The Board suggested that the final plan include this note: “Road water diversion ditches existing at the time of subdivision approval may be maintained by the Town.”

Brian may propose an alternative solution for this matter. He is concerned that the ditches may create a stream of water which might create a financial hardship for the landowner. He may rewrite the 75- foot road setback covenant to permit ditch maintenance within that buffer zone.

Creston will advertise the Board’s September meeting as a public hearing on the subdivision. Brian will add a note to the final plan requiring Planning Board approval for further division of any lot in the subdivision.

Waine has discussed boat mooring ordinances with an MMA attorney. She did not think we could prohibit houseboats but could regulate them in some measure. Waine presented copies of an ordinance which was recently enacted in Belgrade. The Board will discuss this at its September meeting and may present a version of the ordinance to the Town for adoption at its March Town Meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Creston Gaither, secretary

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. The selectmen worked on insurance paperwork.
4. The selectmen worked on a broadband grant.
5. Meeting adjourned.

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Reviewed and signed Warrant #16 ($124, 287.64).
4. The Treasurer provided the selectmen with budget reports.
5. The selectmen discussed the Kimball Pond Road paving project.
6. Meeting adjourned.