The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
The Selectmen looked into concerns about map 4, lot 5, as it appeared a building was built without proper permits. It was found to have had the proper permits.
Chief Church inquired about the balance in the Fire Department’s account. The department has more gear to purchase as the department is growing with members. The current roster has 15 active members.
The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
Reviewed and signed Warrant #22 ($61,082.58).
The Broadband grant application has been submitted and the town is waiting to hear the results.
Chief Church brought to the attention of the selectboard that someone backed into one of the garage doors at the fire station. Chief Church contacted the State Police and filed a report that will be shared with the town’s insurance company when a claim is filed. Phil, from Vienna Garage Doors, will look at the door and provide an estimate for the repairs.
The meeting convened at the Town House at 7:00 PM; regular members present were Waine Whittier, Alan Williams, Ed Lawless, Creston Gaither, and Tim Bickford. Minutes of the September 28 meeting were read and accepted.
Kathryn Dion’s inquiry about removing a diseased tree on her lot on Cemetery Road, shown on tax map 10 as lot 56-F, was discussed. The Shoreland Zoning Ordinance was briefly reviewed. Item 5 in its Table of Uses clearly indicates that the tree can be removed without a permit. Evidently only one tree is involved. The Board voted 5 – 0 that neither a permit nor a site visit is required. Waine will advise her of this.
Recent permits issued by members were briefly reviewed and discussed.
The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
The selectboard reviewed the updated Broadband numbers.
Laura sent out copies of tax cards requested by Real Estate agents.
Meeting adjourned.
Selectmen's meeting - October 18 , 2022 Present:Chris Smith, Jeff Rackliff, Laura Church, Kerry Casey, Mark Ouellette, Bob Weingarten, Ed Lawless, Ridley Fuller, Sara Watson, Stan Webster, Wayne Reynolds, Zack Aubin, Jim Anderberg
Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
Reviewed and signed Warrant #20 ($24,453.54).
The selectmen participated in a zoom meeting with Mark from Axiom. The Broadband Committee will review what needs to be done next in preparation for the grant application.
The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
The selectmen opened the winter sand bids. The winner of the bid is Steves of Belgrade. The bids were as follows: Lenny Meader, no sand to sell Robin Day, $6.50 per yard Castonguay, $7.00 per yard Dave Steves, $5.00 per yard
The selectmen discussed purchasing a fire resistant file cabinet to hold Property Cards.
The Selectmen talked with a contractor about installing a double headed heat pump in the meeting house. One to maintain the office and another in the general meeting area.
The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
Reviewed and signed Warrant # 19 ($71,376.57).
The selectmen made a copy of a property card for a resident.
Received an estimate from Parker Appraisal for the revaluation of the town. The town was unable to get any other bids and will be signing with Parker Appraisal. The work will begin July of 2023 and will finish by August of 2024.
The selectmen received the certification of the election at the special town meeting. 82 residents attended and voted unanimously to pass the article for Broadband. Vienna will have High Speed internet. YES!!!!