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At 6:15 PM regular Board members Waine Whittier, Alan Williams, Creston Gaither, Ed Lawless, and Tim Bickford met with Brian Rehea, representing Maine Woods and Waters LLC, at the site of his proposed Stream Road Subdivision, and viewed the site as required by the Subdivision Ordinance, it being depicted on
tax map 5 as Lot 5–2.

At 7:00 PM the same Board members arrived at the Town House and held the Board’s regular meeting. Minutes of the July 28 meeting were read and accepted.

Stream Road Subdivision was discussed. Brian presented a Preliminary Plan dated 8/25/21. He said the subdivision comprises all of the LLC’s currently held contiguous property. It does not appear to be subject to any known zoning regulations. Some concern that the name “Stream Road Subdivision” had previously been used for an unrelated subdivision was raised. Creston will check on this at the Registry of Deeds. Brian said the parcel corner pins are not yet in but will be set prior to final approval. Proposed deed restrictions appear in Brian’s application. Existing wetlands and approximate contours are shown on the Preliminary Plan. The subdivision’s restrictions outline soil erosion control measures at length.

The Board agreed that the Preliminary Plan meets the requirements of Sect. 4.D. of the Subdivision Ordinance, “Submission of Preliminary Plan.” Creston will send Brian an email confirming that it does so.

Existing diversion ditches diverting water from the road onto the proposed lots were discussed. The possibility of explicit acknowledgement of these and the Town’s right to maintain them was discussed. The Board suggested that the final plan include this note: “Road water diversion ditches existing at the time of subdivision approval may be maintained by the Town.”

Brian may propose an alternative solution for this matter. He is concerned that the ditches may create a stream of water which might create a financial hardship for the landowner. He may rewrite the 75- foot road setback covenant to permit ditch maintenance within that buffer zone.

Creston will advertise the Board’s September meeting as a public hearing on the subdivision. Brian will add a note to the final plan requiring Planning Board approval for further division of any lot in the subdivision.

Waine has discussed boat mooring ordinances with an MMA attorney. She did not think we could prohibit houseboats but could regulate them in some measure. Waine presented copies of an ordinance which was recently enacted in Belgrade. The Board will discuss this at its September meeting and may present a version of the ordinance to the Town for adoption at its March Town Meeting.

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 worked on insurance paperwork.
4. The selectmen worked on a broadband grant.
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 #16 ($124, 287.64).
4. The Treasurer provided the selectmen with budget reports.
5. The selectmen discussed the Kimball Pond Road paving project.
6. Meeting adjourned.

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. The Plumbing Inspector discussed a couple of plumbing concerns.
4. 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 #15 ($132, 771.30).
4. Talked with Laura Rose Day from the Kennebec Highlands. Laura explained the funding for the purchase of the “blueberry fields” on Vienna Mountain.
5. Meeting adjourned.

At 6:30 PM a quorum of regular members, comprising Alan Williams, Creston Gaither, Ed Lawless, and Tim Bickford met with Doug Baston on his Berry Hill Road site, depicted on tax map 7 as Lot 26, at a bridge recently constructed there for him by Dirigo Timberworks. The Board had issued a permit to Russell Burtt on April 27 2015 for improvements to a previously existing bridge at this location. The Board generally found the work to be impressively workmanlike.

At 7:00 PM the same Board members arrived at the Town House and held the Board’s regular meeting. Alan was elected Acting Chair in Waine Whittier’s absence. Minutes of the June 23 meeting were read and accepted.

The “pole permit,” or CMP Co. Form 1190 recently issued to Marshall Leavitt was discussed. It was agreed that the site (tax map 10 Lot 93) is unlikely to constitute a Subdivision as defined by State law and that it is not in the Shoreland Zone.

Creston expressed concern that we may be setting an unfortunate precedent by issuing an 1190 without having documentation as to the nature of the applicant’s interest in the parcel, such as a copy of the deed or lease.

Selectman Jeff Rackliff appeared briefly, and The Planning Board’s presence on the Town website was discussed. Jeff said it might be preferable to have replies to emails coming from a Town email address. All agreed that it would best to have Town email addresses listed on the site, though automatic forwarding to members’ private ad- dresses would be convenient.

Brian Rehea appeared and presented a sketch plan for a proposed subdivision of tax map 5 lot 5-2, which he has under contract. He expects to place some restrictive covenants on the lots but hasn’t decided on exactly what they will be.

It was voted 4 – 0 that the sketch and this meeting meet the requirements of Sect. 4B, Items 1 - 3 (page 3) of the Subdivision Ordinance.
The Board scheduled a site inspection for the night of its next meeting, August 25, at 6:15 PM. Brian expects to close on the property by August 20 or sooner.

Doug Baston’s bridge replacement (see above) was discussed. Based on its on-site observations and Doug’s verbalrepresentations and a subsequent examination of the pertinent flood hazard map, the Board determined that the project as constructed:

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 Vienna’s Shoreland Zoning Ordinance (SZO), Section 15, Land Use Standards.

The Board then voted 4 - 0 to authorize Creston to issue an after-the-fact SZO permit for the bridge. As it replaces a prior structure, it was agreed that no Notification of Construction permit is required.

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Reviewed and signed Warrant #14 ($30,173.40).
4. The selectboard talked with a town resident about his idea of creating a road committee. Alan has offered to chair the committee, if one is created.
5. Meeting adjourned.

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. The selectmen talked with a resident about property taxes and putting the property into open space. The application has been submitted and the assessor will be making contact with the resident.
4. The Selectmen worked with a couple of residents on picking out colors to paint the Vienna town sign in the village.
5. The selectmen met with representatives from Kyes Insurance and signed the insurance contract for the 2021- 2022 year.
6. Ron Goff came with concerns about a culvert on the Trask Road. The concern is with it rusting out; the underside is starting to rust and corrode.
7. 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 #13 ($ 22,519.02).
4. Discussed the grant the Fire Department received for new bunker gear.
5. Meeting adjourned.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VIENNA

PLANNING BOARD HELD JUNE 23, 2021

The meeting convened at the Town House at 7:00 PM; members present were Waine Whittier, Ed Lawless, and Creston Gaither. Mark Rains was also present. Minutes of the May 26 meeting were read and accepted.

Mark presented a sketch based on Tax Map 10 and centered on Lot 65-1; he would like to buy a 0.04 acre triangular parcel abutting the Mill
Stream and Town House Road; there is a small structure on the parcel. The Shoreland Zoning Ordinance was briefly reviewed and it seemed ambiguous as to what dimensional requirements apply within a Stream Protection District. This seemed like something that should be referred to an attorney; Waine said that the Board could consult MMA if need be. Mark said that there was no need for the Board to act on this right now. No formal action was taken.

Waine and Creston will do a site visit on Flying Pond on Saturday June 26.

The meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM.

Creston Gaither, secretary