Selectmen

• Opened and distributed mail.
• Road report: Nothing new at this time. Still dealing with the “beaver situation”. We may need to have them trapped and relocated, which can be a costly proposition. Chris has spoken with the Maine State biologist and was given contact information in regards to having them trapped.
• Discussed the mailing of 30 notices for liens of 2012 taxes. Discussed the need for sending a pre letter to those who owed small amounts – under $20 or so.
• Read and approved minutes from previous meeting.
• Updated tax maps are available at viennamaine.org as well as yorkhillsurveying.com. This allows residents and professionals to access town maps 24/7.
• Josh Markham inquired about the gate across near Carhill and Berry Hill Road. After looking at the maps of Vienna, Markham was referred to the town of Mt. Vernon, as to whether the road is discontinued or still open (since it originates in Mt. Vernon and that town would have control over closing the road.
• A drilling rig was on the (posted) Besse Road on April 23. The cell phone tower company ordered test holes to be drilled on the property of the proposed cell tower which may be going in from the Besse Road. The drilling company contacted Dan Goucher, Road Commissioner. (The town is able to give permission for overweight vehicles to operate on posted roads).

Meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM.

• Opened and distributed mail.
• The Briggs inquired about their abatement, as they were going out of town and wanted to settle their taxes. They were assured it would be taken care of within the week.
• Warrant #9 was reviewed and signed.
• Brian Church, Fire Chief gave a report on the Fire Department. They will be having three Fire Fighter 1-2 graduates soon.
• The proposed RSU#9 budget for Vienna (2013-2014) is $554,620. That is an increase of 73,496 from the last budget.
• Dan Goucher advised the selectmen that he has pulled the posted road signs on all town roads except for Besse, Stream and Anderson Roads. The Kimball Pond Road has been grated and potholes have been filled.
• Opened and distributed mail.
• Discussion with Tax Collector on whether we are obligated to send two tax bills if a property has more than one owner with different addresses. Unless specifically requested, the tax bill will go to the first name on the property.
• Signed Insurance Bonding paperwork on Annie.
• 2013 tax bill will be going out by the end of May. The first half will be due on or before the 15th of June, as voted on at March town meeting.
• Tuesday, June 11th has been set for a work session for selectmen to organize the town office. No other business will be done at that meeting, which will begin at 6:00 PM

Meeting adjourned at 8:42 PM.

• Opened and distributed mail.
• Read and approved minutes from previous meeting.
• Discussed and settled abatement.

Adjourned at 8:14 p.m

• Discussed tax abatement due to a new survey done on the property.
• Opened and distributed mail.
• Reviewed and signed warrant #10.
• Discussed school budget: The Town of Vienna is scheduled for an increase of $73,000 over the 2012 - 2013 budget.
• Discussed the Trask Road washing out near the stream.
• Reviewed minutes of the Town House Committee Meeting.

Adjourned at 8:20p.m.

• Selectmen signed the 2013 Tax Commitment.
• Taxes will be due in two payments - June 15th and September 15th.
• The mil rate was set at .01575 ( an increase of 50 cents per $1000 from 2012).
• County tax is up 5%, 2013/2014 school year tax is up by $73,000, and it is unclear at this time how much Revenue Sharing will be cut.
• Open and distributed mail.
• Read and accepted minutes from previous meeting.
• A quit claim deed was signed for a property owner who paid all the past due taxes on the property after it went into foreclosure. The Town released any ownership.

• Opened and distributed mail.
• Read and accepted minutes from previous meeting.
• Reviewed and signed Warrant #11.
• Discussed the ongoing beaver issue at the Parker pond culvert. There is a possibility the 30 Mile Watershed organization will help work on this. Mr. Hill discussed a possible solution using PVC Pipe and wire.
• Dan Goucher, Road Commissioner, gave a report on roads:
  • Kimball Pond Road has been graded;
  • Jesse Ladd Road has been graded and rolled;
  • Tower Road has been shimmed;
  • Davis Road hill has been repaired after a wash out;
  • Mountain Road still to be graded.
• Brian Church, fire chief, requested a key for the town office for the fire department. The fire department would need to make entree in case of an emergency. The selectmen will have one made and given to the chief.

Adjourned at 8:45 pm.

• Opened and distributed mail.
• Read and accepted minutes from previous meeting.
• Reviewed and signed Warrant #12.
• Discussed the cemetery mowing and reviewed Luke Olson’s suggestions for upkeep on the town’s properties for next season – more thorough spring cleanup and an increase in the mowing schedule during the beginning of the season.
• The Vienna Post Office will be changing its hours and services as of June 24th. New hours for the service desk will be 8am-10am and 2 pm-4 pm. The lobby will be open 24 hours around the clock for access to mail boxes and slot.
• Followed up on the Parker pond beaver issue.
• Discussed the town’s policy of all contractors doing work for the town needing to provide proof of insurance before work begins.
• The town’s assessment is still within the 100% range according to Maine Revenue Services.
• Dodi will be attending a budget work shop given by Maine Municipal Association the 20th of June.

Adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

• Read and accepted minutes from previous meeting
• Dick Scott from Kyes Insurance delivered the new Town Insurance Polices for July 2013 through June 2014:

There is a premium increase of 3½% over last year; as well as a value increase of 2½% on coverage of town buildings and contents.

• Discussed the MMA budget work shop that Dodi attended. She will receive budget templates to look over for use in 2014.
• Discussed the beaver issue at Parker Pond. Dan needed to get a 40 foot log to clean the culvert.

Adjourned at 7:31 p.m

• Opened and distributed mail.
• Read and accepted minutes from previous meeting.
• Reviewed and signed Warrant #13.
• Discussed cell phone tower issue – no application has been submitted to the town at this point.
• Discussed tax commitment and the breakdown of “other income”.
• Discussed State Revenue Sharing: Vienna will receive $22,218.00 (instead of $47,035.00, as anticipated) for the fiscal year July 2013-June 2014.
• Reviewed a proposal from Jim’s Painting Service. Jim will scrape, prime and paint a portion of the Town House. This proposal has been accepted by the Town House Committee and selectmen.

Adjourned 7:30 p.m.

• Opened and distributed mail
• Read and accepted minutes from previous meeting
• Discussed a complaint about a house on the Stream Road: Renters moved out and left trash, unregistered cars and junk. Will contact John Archard, the Code Enforcement Officer to evaluate the situation.
• Discussed the spring time wash out on Stream Road and what could be done to help solve this problem in the future. It was determined that the culverts are the correct size. Discussed the need to clean out the culverts earlier in the year to help prevent future washouts.
• Discussed the dumpster on the Klir Beck road - confirmed it is where it is supposed to be. It is located half way down the Shores Road.
• Stuart Rogers came in to discuss his taxes.
• Ron Greenwood will be able to make a copy of the Town House Key for the Fire Department.

Adjourned.