Selectmen

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1. Reviewed and dispersed mail.
2. Read and accepted minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Reviewed and signed Warrant # 12 ($156,233.68)
4. Alan Trask requested a letter to be sent to the United States Postal Service stating that the property taxes on the Post Office building have been paid in full. The postal service leases the building from Mr. Trask.
5. Discussed Fire Engine #82 pump issue: Chief Church informed the selectmen that Engine 82 did not pass the 2016 pump test. The engine needs a seal replaced on the dry side of the pump along with other parts on the wet side. Chief Church is waiting for an estimate from Reliance for the repair of the pump.

1. Reviewed and dispersed mail.
2. Read and accepted minutes from the previous meeting
3. Another request for reviewing the valuation of a resident’s property. The increase in valuation was due to the 2016 tree growth rates.
4. Discussion with Lidie Robbins of 30 Mile River Watershed about the Parker Pond Boat Launch. The pavement has been gradually breaking away over time. There is now a plan to put in riprap and stone to improve the area. The town will supply the materials and the YCC will provide the labor for the project.
5. Mike Rogers of Maine Revenue Service did a sales ratio analysis of recent sales. This is done annually to determine the Certified Ration for the town. Since our last town wide reassessment, we have been able to remain at 100% when doing the Tax Commitment. The town will receive his results at a later date.

1. Reviewed and dispersed mail.
2. Read and accepted minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Reviewed and signed Warrant #11 ($11,938.50)
4. Discussed tax bill with a town resident. There was a question on the assessed value, in regards to the Tree Growth law. The property in question has shore frontage and some acreage in Tree Growth. Dodi will contact assessing agent John Sexton to review the situation. Resident was g i v e n a b a t e m e n t applications.
5. The Vienna Fire Department has received two grants from Maine Municipal Association totaling $2138.00. The money will be used for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.
6. Mark Holmes from the fire department contacted John from the MMA about chimney cleaning. At this time the town is not covered for Chimney cleaning under the Workers Compensation policy. Selectmen will contact Kyes Insurance, who provides the town insurance, about coverage
7. Vienna Fire Department, Inc has bought gear bags for the fire fighters.
8. Selectmen reviewed and signed the Bank Reconciliation report. 9. Looked through plumbing permits from 1987 to 1989 looking for a septic plan. The plan in question is not on file.

1. Reviewed and dispersed mail.
2. Read and accepted minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Discussed Sand and gravel issue from this last winter/spring with property owner. The party has been given a 30 day extension due to family issues.
4. Selectmen Committed Taxes for 2016, the mil rate will be .01845. 5.
5. Kennebec County Taxes are $67,635 for 2016. Revenue sharing went up $2500.00 from last year.
6. The new Homestead Exemption is $15,000 (up from the previous $10,000). This year we added 24 homeowners to the list. In total we have a value of $3,352,900 of homestead exemptions. The Town will receive a reimbursement based on a value of $1,676,450.
7. The Vienna portion of the proposed RSU #9 budget is up by $13,000. The town currently has 56 students attending RSU 9.
8. Selectmen discussed the damage done to the Kimball Pond Road. It was reported that someone loaded an Excavator onto a load bed and caused damage to the pavement. The selectmen will contact the person who is believed to have been responsible for the damage.

1. Reviewed and dispersed mail.
2. Read and accepted minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Reviewed and signed Warrant #10 ($12,464.36)
4. Graffiti found on the Davis road has been removed. Driveway sealer was applied to cover up the graffiti which was done with spray paint. The Police have been notified and an investigating is ongoing.
5. The road side mowing is going out to bid. All bids will be opened on Tuesday, July 26th. The selectmen reserve the right to refuse any and all bids.
6. Faxed property cards to realtors.

1. Reviewed and dispersed mail.
2. Read and accepted minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Discussed the possibility of committing the taxes on May 24th. John Sexton and Dodi are continuing to work on all the property changes for 2016.
4. Discussed the proposed Fire Department addition and possible time line for it for it to be presented to the residents of Vienna. The possibilities are either wait till the next town meeting (March) or have a special town meeting to take the money out of surplus. The selectmen voted unanimously that this should be presented at the annual town meeting in March.
5. The USDA, who holds the note for the Fire Truck, has informed the town that we are not required to have a reserve account in the amount of one payment ($14,141) as we had previously been told.
6. The recent bulky pick up day is complete. Several items were not picked up as they are not on the list of authorized items for pickup. Items that are not picked up on bulky pick up day: motor oil, construction debris (doors, plywood, windows, used lumber, drywall, etc.), paint that is not dried or has not had sand/cat litter applied. No more than three tires per household (tires can not be on rims).
7. Reviewed property cards with changes.

1. Reviewed and dispersed mail.
2. Read and accepted minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Reviewed and signed Warrant # 09 ($70,726.05)
4. Discussed putting an addition onto the Fire Station with Chief Brian Church and Deputy Chief Paul LeBlond. Chief Church presented an estimated cost of the project. The project is still in the planning stages; it is unclear at this time how the project will be funded.
5. The Vienna fire department received a $50 donation from Lesley Cowenhoven for their help in rescuing his dog from Echo Lake in March. Mr. Cowenhoven sent a $300 check to the Lakes Region Mutual Aid Group and $50 to all individual fire departments who participated in the successful rescue.
6. The town received a certification - The 2015 Silver Award-from the Maine State Legislators for Vienna’s continued participation in the Spirit of America program.

1. Reviewed and dispersed mail.
2. Read and accepted minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Received a request from Annie Tibbetts for proof of Town Insurance for equipment. Signed the 2016 user agreement governing the accessible voting system. This is Mandatory equipment and the State will be paying the lease ($800+) for the town’s use of the equipment.
4. Read the minutes from the recent Town House Committee meeting. They reported that the balance of the Dorothy Waugh Account is $42911.17. The Town House sign and bulletin board projects have been completed. They are looking into installing a metal grate on the ramp in front of the door.
5. Discussed the proposed RSU #9 budget for 2016-2017.
6. Met with town resident about the improper use of sand/salt and crushed stone belonging to the Town. A payment plan has been made.

1. Reviewed and dispersed mail.
2. Read and accepted minutes from the previous meeting.  
3. Reviewed and signed Warrant #8 ($20,152.16).
4. Selectmen agreed to purchase a 100’x100’ tarp to cover the sand/salt pile. This should arrive next week and put up soon thereafter; this will help protect the salt/sand pile during spring and summer rains.
5. Received a check for $126.00 from Maine Municipal after our Workers Comp audit.
6. The Road Commissioner has been continuing the tree and brush cutting along roadsides. He is also filling soft spots and pot holes on all town roads.