Selectmen minutes

Selectmen's Meeting - June 26, 2018

Meeting Date

2018-06-26

Board

Present

Dodi Thompson, Chris Smith, Jeffrey Rackliff

Selectmen read and dispersed mail.
Selectmen reviewed previous meetings notes.
Dodi will be meeting with Pam Coleman from the F.E.M.A. agency again. This is to review the application for reimbursement funds to help pay for the cost of road repairs from the storm in October of 2017. This meeting should complete the process.
The selectmen worked on the sales ratio analysis report. The state reviews this report to make sure we are in compliance with evaluation of properties in town and continue with our 100% declaration.
The Selectmen worked on Property cards and abatements.
The new 2018 Mount Vernon and Vienna business directory has been printed and released. This contains the name and contact information to businesses in the two towns. They will be available at the Post Office, Town House and Town Clerk’s office. It will also be on the town website viennamaine.org here
Selectmen discussed the fact that an E-911 Addressing Officer is still needed. Please contact a select person if interested.

Meeting Date

2018-06-19

Board

Present

Dodi Thompson, Jeffrey Rackliff, Marti Gross, Brian Church, Ron Lockwood

Read and accepted minutes from previous meeting
The selectmen dispersed mail
Reviewed and signed Warrant # 12 ($34,260.95)
The selectmen reviewed property cards.
The selectmen voted to continue the Town’s insurance coverage with Kyes Insurance for July 2018-July 2019. They came in with a quote that was $1000 less than last year.
Talked with Fire Chief Church about repairs needed at the community room, including screens and shutters. The selectmen agreed that the repairs were necessary. Costs will be taken from the Community Building Capital Improvement Account.
Mike and Katie church donated a washer and dryer to the fire department and installation is complete. Now the Fire Fighters can wash gear and not bring hazardous materials home from calls.
Adjourned

Meeting Date

2018-06-12

Board

Present

Dodi Thompson, Jeff Rackliff, Chris Smith, Annie Tibbetts, Lidie Robbins

Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
The selectmen worked on the FEMA reimbursement questioner.
Discussed the grant process for the Tower Road culvert project near Parker Pond project.
Meeting Adjourned

Meeting Date

2018-06-05

Board

Present

Dodi Thompson, Jeff Rackliff, Chris Smith, Katie Church, Marti Gross, Lidie Robins

Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
The selectmen read and accepted theminutes from the previous meeting.
Reviewed and signed Warrant # 11 ($65,478.46)
30 Mile River Watershed Association will be applying for a grant from the DEP. A portion of the grant will be used for a Vienna project. Discussed the culvert at the beginning of Ithiel Gordon road and the ditch running from the end of the Ithiel Gordon road toward Parker Pond along side of the Tower Road.
The selectmen reviewed the current years insurance policy from Kyes Insurance; discussed the application from MMA for the town insurance.
The Selectmen worked on paperwork for the FEMA reimbursement for the wind/rain storm on October 31st, 2017. Dodi will meet with Pam Coleman of FEMA on Wednesday, June 6 at 1:00 p.m.
Meeting Adjourned.

Meeting Date

2018-05-29

Board

Present

Dodi Thompson, Chris Smith, Jeff Rackliff

Reviewed and dispersed mail; read and accepted minutes from previous meeting.
Selectmen worked on the Tax Commitment. After filling out the Municipal Tax Calculation Form, the 2018 mil rate was set at .01915, which is the same as 2017. The Commitment papers were signed, with a copy for the Tax Collector and the Treasurer. Tax bills will be going out later this week. The first half is due by June 30th; the second half is due by September 30th.
Dodi reported that she has an appointment with Pam Coleman from FEMA next Wednesday to go over the town’s application. Chris will provide all the necessary paperwork at next week’s selectmen’s meeting.