Selectmen's Meeting - May 29, 2018

  • 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.

Selectmen's Meeting - May 22, 2018

  • Reviewed and dispersed mail; read and accepted minutes from previous meeting.
  • Selectmen searched through old plumbing permit folders; a resident was hoping to find the septic design for his property.
  • The selectmen discussed the town’s insurance coverage. Kyes Insurance provides our current coverage, but the town will seek a quote from Maine Municipal Association for comparison. The current policies are up for renewal on July 19th.
  • FEMA has contacted the town regarding the application for reimbursement for damages to town roads during storms in October 2017.
  • Dodi will meet with John Sexton tomorrow to wrap up 2018 property changes. Most have been given to Annie at this point, with only a handful left. Selectmen plan to do the Tax Commitment next Tuesday, May 29th.

Selectmen's Meeting - May 15, 2018

  • Reviewed and dispersed mail; read and accepted minutes from previous meeting.
  • Reviewed and signed Warrant #10 ($20,295.52)
  • Selectmen discussed the School Budget and the vote which is taking place. 
  • Dodi reported that she attended the Town House Committee meeting with representatives from Bangor Savings Bank. They gave a review and update of the Dorothy Waugh Trust. The Town of Vienna receives 40% of the interest income quarterly to be used for the upkeep, maintenance and preservation of the Vienna Town House. 
  • Selectmen signed the two-year contract with Luke Olson for mowing of town properties.
  • Road Commissioner’s report: Grading and materials applied to Besse Rd, Stream Rd, and Davis Rd. Brush has been cut on Klir Beck and Egypt Pond Roads; tree and brush work on Cumner and Tower Roads; removed excess sand from ditches on Anderson Road. Most roads in town are no longer posted; Dan is monitoring loggers on Mountain Road for damage to the road.

Selectmen's Meeting - May 8, 2018

  • Reviewed and dispersed mail; read and accepted minutes from previous meeting
  • Selectmen discussed the newly discovered roof leak in the small office around the chimney. The townhouse committee has been notified. 
  • Selectmen talked with Luke Olson about his contract to mow the town cemeteries, town park, community building and townhouse. He has agreed to sign for two more years at a 3% increase over last year. The new contract will be signed at the next meeting.
  • Discussed pot holes on a few roads around town; the Besse Rd. being of concern.
  • The preliminary RSU #9 budget vote was held last night at Mt. Blue High School; the proposed budget passed as presented ($35,547,403, Vienna’s share is $721,988). There will be a town wide vote held on May 15th; polls in Vienna will be open from 2:00 to 8:00 PM. at the Community Building.

Selectmen's Meeting - Apr 24, 2018

  • Reviewed and dispersed mail.
  • Lance Meader, electrician, has rescheduled for Thursday, April 26th. Cleaning has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 2nd.
  • Reviewed new Tree Growth applications and updates; also, two new Open Space Land applications.
  • A portion of the 2018 changes have been completed and are ready for Tax Collector, Annie Tibbetts to enter into the computer system.

Selectmen's Meeting - Apr 10, 2018

  • Reviewed and dispersed mail.
  • Lance Meader was hired to update the wiring at the Town House, along with adding new outlets and telephone junction boxes. Total cost will be $1800. The work will begin in the next week or two. The Townhouse Committee has been notified of the work; it will be paid for out of the Dorothy Waugh Trust money.
  • Pulled property cards from the “Changes” list for 2018; also, cards that are flagged for review because of permits, etc. Dodi will meet with John Sexton, Assessing Agent, tomorrow, April 11th, to review and divide the work.
  •  Selectmen did some housekeeping; prepared some areas to accommodate the electrical work. This included the former furnace room, which will eventually be used for more file storage, now that the old furnace has been removed.

Selectmen's Meeting - Mar 27, 2018

  1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
  2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
  3. The selectman discussed the News Letter
  4. The selectmen pulled the required property cards in preparations for April 1st.
  5. The selectmen looked over a resident property card at their lenders request and faxed them the requested information.
  6. Meeting Adjourned.
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