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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VIENNA

PLANNING BOARD HELD JUNE 24, 2020

At 6:10 PM the Board met with Matt Siegel on his father-in-law’s Flying Pond property, shown
on tax Map 11 as Lot 17, to consider his proposal to construct an addition to the existing cabin.
He presented a site sketch. A deck, not shown on the sketch, was observed on the easterly end
of the cabin, and its effect on square footage calculations was discussed informally, the cabin
being non-conforming. Septic system approval is still pending. The cabin and the deck are the
only structures on the parcel.

At 6:40 the said members met with Bill and Anne Eiseman on their Kimball Pond property,
shown on tax map 3 as lot 48-K, regarding their proposal to build a new camp on the parcel.
The terrain appears fairly flat.

At 7:00 PM The said members convened the Board’s regular meeting at the Town House. Also
present were the Eisemans and Matt Siegel.

The Eisemans’ proposal was considered. They presented SSWD permit # 2020-1 and a site
drawing.

Based on its on-site observations and the Eisemans’ verbal representations, their site drawing, and a subsequent examination of the pertinent flood hazard map, the Board determined that the project as outlined above:

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

The Board then voted 4 - 0 to authorize Creston to issue a SZO permit for the project.

Matt Siegel’s proposal was then considered. He has made new measurements and says the total
of the cabin and deck are in fact 1288 square feet. Everything is within 75 feet of the shoreline.
He noted that SZO Sect. C (1) (c) (i) requires that an expansion in this situation would have to
be less than 1000 square feet. He says the cabin was built in 1971 and is not certain whether the
deck was there then. He will look into this.

The addition will not be closer to the water than the existing structure. A revised site sketch was
provided. The height of the addition will be lower than that of the existing structure. He is
having a site evaluation done on June 25 and will seek to get a SSWD permit. He was advised
that some sort of curtain drain may be required to divert runoff.

The application was tabled until the Board’s July meeting.

Regarding the Craig lots (see May minutes) Waine noted that emails outlining the Board’s
position were exchanged with attorney Paul Mills.

The meeting adjourned at 7:40 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 updating property cards.
4. Discussed the concern a citizen has over people speeding in town.
5. Discussed the garage proposal for the fire station.
6. Inland Fisheries and Wildlife have inquired about improving the boat ramp at the Parker Pond boat landing. The selectmen will look further into this.
7. Meeting adjourned.

The selectboard finalized the mill rate for 2020.The mill rate for 2020 will be .1915 with an overlay of $17,136.10.This will keep the mill rate as it has been for the last two years.

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Reviewed and signed Warrant #12 ($15, 206.94).
4. Mr. Young updated the selectboard on the Broadband process and informed them of the next steps.
5. Mr. McCarthy talked with the selectmen about people speeding on Route 41, how business is being conducted in Mt.Vernon at the Flying Pond Variety Store, and talked about people wearing masks during public meetings in Vienna. The select board continues to look into these matters.
6. Mr. Williams expressed interest in cutting wood from town owned property referred to as the “Old Dump”.The selectboard has been advised the cutting of trees on town owned property would need to go out to bid. The selectboard will look further into this option of raising money for the town.
7. The selectmen will meet on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 6:30p.m. to set the mill rate.
8. Meeting adjourned.

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. The selectmen and Dodi worked on the 2020 Mill Rate and worked on the HomeStead Exemption form.
4. Mr. McCarthy expressed concerns over people speeding past his home on Route 41 (just outside the village) in Vienna. The selectmen advised him to contact the Sheriff's Department and the State Police on this matter. Mr. McCarthy also expressed concerns over the wearing of face masks at the selectmen meetings. The selectmen directed Mr. McCarthy to the sign, located on the entrance, requesting anyone entering the Town House to wear a mask.
5. A citizen expressed concern over a covered dead end sign on the Cumner Road. The sign is going to be moved closer to the beginning of the road making it more visible.
6. Ed Lawless updated the selectmen on the broadband committee's progress. Joe Young, Chairperson for the Broadband Committee, will attend a future meeting to further update the selectmen on the process and to explain the next step(s).
7. Meeting adjourned.

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Discussed a possible tax abatement with a resident.
4. The selectmen discussed and answered questions from the Newsletter Editor about the town newsletter.
5. Meeting adjourned.

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Reviewed and signedWarrant #11 ($67,984.26).
4. Selectmen worked on updating property cards.
5. Ed Lawless updated the selectboard on how the fiber internet for the town is coming along. The broadband committee is continuing to work on this and will send a consultant to talk with each of the six towns.The committee has decided the best option is fiber optic to each home. It was discussed and agreed to stay working on this as a group. We have six vendors to look at and consider. Two have responded with positive responses.
6. The selectmen reviewed and discussed an email received from Ed McCarthy. Ed has continued concerns about the selectboard’s use of face masks.
7. Meeting adjourned.

NO MEETINGS BETWEEN FEBRUARY & MAY DUE TO THE COVID-19 SITUATION

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VIENNA PLANNING BOARD May 27, 2020

• The meeting convened at the Town House at 7:00 PM. Regular members present were Waine Whittier, Alan Williams, Creston Gaither, Ed Lawless, and Tim Bickford. Minutes of the February 26 meeting were read and accepted.
• The Board discussed recent outconveyancing from the Craig property, known in recent years as Tax Map 10 Lot 22. The State Subdivision Statute, M.R.S.A. Title 30-A §4401, was reviewed briefly. The recent outconveyances, and another said to be proposed, do not appear to create the “three lots within a 5-year window” which would create a subdivision as outlined in the statute, as one is a conveyance to an abutter and another did not create a third parcel, and the proposed new outconveyance is a gift to a relative by blood, marriage or adoption. The Board voted 5 –0 that a subdivision requiring municipal review will not be created by the proposed third outconveyance.
• Creston will contact Matt Siegel to coordinate a site visit to his father-in-law’s Flying Pond property.
• The Board agreed to try to resume regular meetings.
• Ed reported on the broadband committee. All 6 towns have agreed they want to pursue a fiber-to-the-home option and to remain allied. Some fiber companies have expressed interest and want the towns to have “skin in the game.”
• The Board reviewed an undated letter from Don Ripley regarding the proposed levelling of his camp at 12 Waugh Road. Creston will write to him and advise him that the Board finds that no permit is required for this (all agreed that this is the case).
• The Board understands that Gary Fuller has resigned as Code Enforcement Officer. The selectmen are looking for a replacement.
• The meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. The selectmen discussed Covid-19 and the Governor's response. Mr. McCarthy had a concern with people speeding past his home. He has had contact with the State of Maine about a radar sign and he will forward the contact information to us. Mr. McCarthy had concerns with some of the selectmen not wearing masks at the meeting. He is also concerned about people not wearing masks at the Flying Pond Variety Store. We informed him that the store is located within the town of Mt. Vernon. Mr. McCarthy should speak with the Mt. Vernon selectboard.
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 #10 ($28,076.88).
4. The selectmen discussed concerns of a resident. Ed McCarthy is concerned about people driving fast on Route 41 and other local roads. The selectmen will contact the Sheriff's Department to ask for additional patrol in Vienna. Ed McCarthy is also concerned with people not wearing masks and following other state mandates for corona. The mandates state if a person has medical conditions then they do not need to wear a mask. HIPAA states we are not able to ask a person if they have a medical condition and people have attended meetings without a mask but are maintaining social distance. His concerns about people not wearing masks at local businesses was shared even though those businesses are not in Vienna.
5. Mr. Bacon is interested in property/house in Vienna. The selectmen looked at property maps and cards.
6. Mike Stoddard called and is looking for information on map #10 lot 128. He would like to build a shed on the property. He was informed to call the Vienna Planning Board.
7. There is a sinkhole in front of the old Dam Shop. The owner is going to need to fix this because of the public safety issue of it being so close to the road. The selectmen talked with the Road Commissioner. Dan will be contacting Maine Drilling and Blasting to get estimates on blasting some ledge on the Tower Road and the Vienna Mountain Road. Dan has graded the Stream Road, Besse Road and the Davis Road. The town will not receive the normal amount of funding from the state.
8. Meeting adjourned