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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VIENNA

PLANNING BOARD HELD NOVEMBER 23, 2022

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. Also present were Lory Zamboni and Wendy Leighton. Minutes of the October 26 meeting were read and accepted.

Printed copies of Wendy Leighton’s email bearing today’s date were read. She was advised that the Planning Board has no enforcement power, especially regarding the plumbing code and that Vienna has no Code Enforcement Officer at the moment. She believes that the State has approved her composting toilet and was advised to see that Plumbing Inspector John Archard gets this data. She was advised to move her shed and get a septic design and get a new SSWD permit and then install the system.

Lory Zamboni says that when Marie Kohtala died last year the Kohtala Family land trust ceased to exist and that the former Kohtala land now belongs to Marie’s 4 children and the late John Kohtala’s widow. Lory was advised that the sale of a lot to a non-family member within 5 years could create a subdivision requiring municipal approval under the State Subdivision law. After a review of Title 30-A §4401 Section D and a discussion it was voted 4-0 that the division among family members which Lory described would not require municipal review and approval; Creston recused himself, having surveyed the property in question and being an employee of Acme Land Surveying, LLC, which is expected to survey the lots to be created.

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Creston Gaither, secretary

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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 #22 ($61,082.58).
4. The Broadband grant application has been submitted and the town is waiting to hear the results.
5. 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.
6. Meeting adjourned.

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. The selectmen worked on the Tree Growth paperwork.
4. The selectmen signed the Local Road Assistance Program (LRAP). This money is used towards road paving.
5. The Selectmen signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Axiom. This is required to apply for the grant. 
6. Meeting adjourned.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VIENNA

PLANNING BOARD HELD  OCTOBER 26, 2022

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 meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM.

Creston Gaither, secretary

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. The selectboard reviewed the updated Broadband numbers.
4. Laura sent out copies of tax cards requested by Real Estate agents.
5. 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 #20 ($24,453.54).
4. 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.
5. Meeting adjourned.

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. 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
4. The selectmen discussed purchasing a fire resistant file cabinet to hold Property Cards.
5. 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.
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 # 19 ($71,376.57).
4. The selectmen made a copy of a property card for a resident.
5. 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.
6. 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!!!!
7. Meeting adjourned.

The meeting was attended by 82 residents. 

The article passed unanimously.