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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VIENNA 
PLANNING BOARD HELD SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

On September 2 a quorum of the Board made site visits to the Vigneault and Seymour sites on Flying Pond, the Vigneault site being depicted on tax map 10 as lot 7-W; the Seymour site being depicted on map 11 as lot W- 16. At the Vigneault site the Board made Findings of fact and voted to approve a permit; Wally Seymour asked the Board to wait until he decides on specifics before it considers a permit.

On September 5 Waine advised an inquirer that a Notification of Construction permit is required for free-standing solar panels but not for rooftop installations. 

The regular meeting convened at 7:00 PM at the Town House. Regular members present were Waine Whittier, Alan Williams, Creston Gaither, and Ed Lawless. Jonathan Spaulding was present and the Board informally discussed permitting requirements with him.

Chris Dornbach’s email of September 20 concerning screening in a deck near Flying Pond was briefly discussed. It was agreed that no Board action is required unless an application is received.

Russ Mattson’s email of today’s date was briefly reviewed. It was agreed that no Board action is required unless an application is received.

Leah Tuite’s email of September 6 was briefly reviewed; the Board will try to arrange a site visit to her Flying Pond parcel.

Wally Seymour’s email of September 13 was reviewed; he’d like to proceed with same project he proposed in 2021, for which the permit has expired. He also would like to put an addition with a closet and half-bathroom on the northerly side of the existing house as per the sketch he presented during the above-mentioned site visit. Findings of Fact as required by the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance were made and it was voted 4 – 0 to issue permits for both proposals, conditional on stone being placed under the porch drip-edge.

Mark Rains appeared at 7:25; his proposal as per his sketch and email of Sept. 25 were discussed. He has a site evaluation and was told he will need a SSWD permit and that a Notification of Construction (NoC) permit will then suffice as the proposal is not within the Shoreland Zone. 

Angela Bell’s application for permits for a house and a dock on her Davis Pond parcel shown on tax map 6 as lot 82 was reviewed. The Board had visited the site on August 23; she holds SSWD permit # 2022 – 14. Findings of Fact as required by the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance were made and it was voted 4 – 0 to issue a permit for the proposal.

The meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.

Creston Gaither, secretary

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. An informational meeting will be held at the end of November to discuss the Community Resilience Partnership. (The benefits for the town if the town participates and to discuss what the town would need to do in order to use the benefits).
4. Martha Steele inquired about the Homestead Exemption and the Veteran discount.
5. The selectboard received a phone call from a resident about concerns for wake boats on Flying Pond in regards to the damage they could cause to the pond and the shore line. The resident was referred to the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as they govern all bodies of water in the State of Maine.
6. 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 #18 ($16,366.10 ).
4. Harald Bredesen, of Grow Smart Maine, discussed the Community Resilience Partnership. Harald went over the process to help the town receive more grants, the first being up to $50,000.
5. The selectboard voted to appoint Elizabeth Threhu as the Vienna Representative on the 30 Mile Watershed.
6. Meeting adjourned.

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. The selectboard emailed a copy of a tax card to a financial institution.
4. The selectboard discussed the broadband project. The Public Utility Commission (PUC) had
   concerns over the name of the project.
5. The selectboard signed a contract with Dead River Fuel, located in Farmington, for the town's propane
   needs. The contract is at $2.09 per gallon for 2 years.
6. 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 ($88,955.40).
4. Mike Church picked up paychecks for the Fire Department.
5. Meeting adjourned.

5th Tuesday of the month
BROADBAND INFORMATIONAL MEETING AT THE COMMUNITY ROOM

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VIENNA
PLANNING BOARD HELD AUGUST 23, 2023

At 6:30 PM regular members Waine Whittier, Alan Williams, Creston Gaither, and Ed Lawless made site visits to the Greg Briggs parcel on Kimball Pond Road and to the Angela Bell parcel on Jesse Ladd Road.

They conducted the regular meeting at the Town House beginning at 7:15 PM. Also present were Ridgely Fuller and Wally Seymour. Minutes of the July 26 meeting were read and accepted.

Ridgely Fuller would like to expand the existing A-Frame on her island. Shown on tax map 10 as lot 101. It is 50 feet from high water mark. She was advised that no expansion can be any closer to the water. The Shoreland Zoning Ordinance rules for expansion of non-conforming structures were reviewed and outlined. A site visit and a permit would be required if she moves the existing structure.

Wally Seymour had a site visit and a permit in 2021 for a project at 44 Vienna Shores Road which was never begun, involving a garage and a shed. His existing camp is only 30’ to 50’ from the water; he would like to expand it. The SZO suggests that he could perhaps expand it by 30% as it predates January 1, 1989. The proposed garage may include some plumbing. He would like the Board to reissue his 2021 permit. Relying on the site visit and findings of fact made in 2021 it was voted 4 – 0 to reissue the permit. Wally will email a copy of the 2021 SSWD permit to Creston. He will contact Waine to arrange a site visit for the camp expansion.

Regarding Greg Briggs’ proposal as outlined on the sketch he provided on site, based on its site visit and the sketch and on Greg’s verbal representations, and a subsequent review of the pertinent flood hazard map, the Board concluded that this project:

1. Will maintain safe and healthful conditions;
2. Will not result in water pollution, erosion, or sedimentation to surface waters
3. Will adequately provide for the disposal of all wastewater;
4. Will not have an adverse impact on spawning grounds, fish, aquatic life, bird or other wildlife habitat;
5. Will conserve shore cover and visual, as well as actual, points of access to inland waters;
6. Will protect archaeological and historic resources as designated in the comprehensive plan;
7. Will avoid problems associated with floodplain development and use; and
8. Is in conformance with the provisions of Section 15, Land Use Standards.

The Board then voted 4 – 0 to authorize Creston to issue the usual permit by letter for this proposal.
 

Regarding the shed observed during the Board’s visit to the Angela Bell site, the Board made Findings of Fact as listed above and voted 4 – 0 to authorize Creston to issue a permit for the shed. He will advise her that she should seek a new permit for a house should she still wish to build one.

Jon Vigneault’s email of today was reviewed. The Board will seek to coordinate his site visit with that for Wally Seymour mentioned above.
 

The meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM

Creston Gaither, secretary

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. A gentleman looked at tax cards; 10--113bp and 11--55bfv.
4. Rebekah Church has taken over cleaning the townhouse building. She will clean every two months or as needed.
5. The selectboard forwarded a code enforcement issue to Erin Quimby, the Code Enforcement Officer.
6. 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 ($186,731.39).
4. Theo Marshal, Kennebec Management, gave an update on the progress of the FEMA funding for the reimbursement from the spring rains ($220,000.00 -$230,000.00).
5. Devin Webster, from Webster Plumbing and Heating, updated the selectmen on the heat pump installation for the town house building.
6. Meeting adjourned.

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. David inquired about the acreage on land he inherited.
4. The Selectboard discussed maintenance/exterior painting of the Town House.
5. Selectmen emailed property cards to an appraiser and a realtor.
6. Meeting adjourned.