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At 6:15 PM Regular members Ed Lawless, Alan Williams and Creston Gaither met with
contractor Jim Meader on the Thomas and Dorothy Moore site on Flying Pond, depicted on tax
map 10 as lot 42; the owners would like Jim to install a foundation beneath the existing camp,
which is currently on posts. The camp is currently about 50 feet from the pond. Some trees to
the west and east of the camp would have to come down to allow equipment and to move the
camp during construction. The rules regarding expansion of non-conforming structures in the
Shoreland Zone were informally reviewed and discussed. The Board advised Jim that going up
on the structure, as the owners would also like to do, would not be allowable. No plumbing is
involved. Jim has written authorization to act as the owners’ agent.

At 7:00 PM the Board’s regular meeting convened at the Town House with the aforesaid
members present, along with Jim Meader. Minutes of the August 23 meeting were read and
corrected and accepted. Alan was elected Acting Chairman in Waine Whittier’s absence.

The Moores’ proposal, as outlined above, was discussed. It was agreed that the usual silt fence
and erosion control measures will be required. And that the earthwork is to be done by a
contractor certified for Shoreland Zone work. Any excavated material is to be removed from the
Shoreland Zone entirely. Jim will provide the written authorization from the owners to allow
him to act as their agent. Creston will check the flood hazard maps for this parcel.

Based on its site visit and Jim’s representations and a presumption that the flood maps will
indicate no flood management issue, the Board then found that the proposal:

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 3 – 0 to authorize Creston to issue the usual permit by letter for the project.

Copies of a proposed Moratorium Ordinance regarding Recreational Marijuana were distributed
and discussed informally. The Board took no position on the matter at this time.

The meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM.

Creston Gaither, secretary

1. Reviewed and dispersed mail.
2. Read and accepted minutes from the previous selectmen meeting.
3. The selectmen worked on the tree growth report.
4. Allan Trask spoke to selectmen about one of his properties on Cemetery Road.  He provided the selectmen with documentation of a transfer of a portion of that property to the Cemetery Association.  This will be included in the changes for 2018.
5. The selectmen will be voting on the 2017 - 2018 General Assistance Appendices at the next meeting, October 3rd.  This is an annual that allows the town to meet state recommendations.
6. The selectmen are looking for a new E911 addressing officer. The person would be responsible for assigning house numbers to the new homes and the upkeep of the records.  If you are interested in this position please contact one of the selectmen.

1. Reviewed and dispersed mail.
2. Read and accepted minutes from the previous selectmen meeting.
3. Reviewed and signed Warrant # 18 ($161,077.71).
4. The selectmen received four verbal bids for the winter sand. The lowest bid was from Dan Goucher for $4.45 a yard, which was accepted.  The other three bids came in at $4.50 per yard. Mileage and the cost per yard were considered.
5. The selectmen talked with road commissioner Danny Goucher: The Mountain Road will be getting repair. The week of the 30th the paving will begin on the Cumner Road and the Davis Road. The road side brush removal is going to be starting in the next couple of weeks - discussed the need for road side tree/branch trimming in preparation of the upcoming plow season; also discussed the need for snow plow turnarounds; it seems one of the turnarounds needs to be relocated.
6. The selectmen discussed the sign theft issue.  Over 12 signs have been stolen over the last couple of weeks.  This has been a problem all summer as many road signs have been stolen and it becomes quite expensive to replace them all. In order to cut the cost of signs the town has been replacing the stolen signs with wooden signs.
7. The winter sand will be put up the first week of November.

1. Reviewed and dispersed mail
2. Read and accepted minutes from the previous selectmen meeting.
3. Discussed with Charles the expansion of the Kennebec Highlands, with the pros and cons.  Charles is looking for an endorsement from the selectmen for the growth of the Highlands.    
4. The selectmen signed a letter stating that 2017property taxes have been paid on the property which is leased by the U.S. Postal Service.

1. Reviewed and dispersed mail.
2. Read and accepted minutes from the previous selectmen meeting.
3. Reviewed and signed Warrant # 17 ($72,971.14)
4. Selectmen approved and signed a three year contract for Road side mowing with Don Oliver’s Lawn Care & Back Hoe.  This will be at a rate of $1550.00 per year.
5. The selectmen gathered paper work that has been requested by the town's auditor.

At 6:15 PM Regular members Waine Whittier, Ed Lawless, Alan Williams, Tim Bickford, and Creston Gaither conducted a site visit on the Norman Thombs and Russell Mattson properties on Kimball Pond, depicted on tax map 3 as, respectively, lots 9-K and 10-K, to consider Mr. Thombs’ proposal to construct an addition to the existing cabin, and Mr. Mattson’s proposal to do likewise; both intend to install new septic systems. Mr. Mattson was advised that the Board will need to see a plumbing permit before it can issue a Shoreland Zoning Ordinance permit.

At 7:00 PM the Board’s regular meeting convened at the Town House with the aforesaid members present; also present were Patrick Castles and builder Scott Couture and Pete and Patty Lewis, and real estate agent Brent Krizo. Minutes of the July 27 meeting were read and accepted.

Waine issued Mr. Couture a Notification of Construction permit for a garage at 341 Town House Road, owned by Mr. Castles, it being shown on tax map 6 as lot 53. The Lewises would like to place a recreational vehicle on land they’re buying from Donna Williams; they were advised that they will need a plumbing permit and a Notification of
Construction permit. 

Mr. Thombs’ aforesaid proposal was discussed. It was agreed that a silt fence will be required. Creston will check the flood hazard maps. Based on its site visit and the materials submitted, and the presumption that the flood maps will indicate no flood management issue, the Board then found that the proposal:

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 5 – 0 to authorize Creston to issue the usual permit by letter for the project.

Mr. Krizo, representing Jean Ross, who owns Lot 4 in the Jeff Cahill subdivision, shown on tax map 5 as lot 35, said she would like to sell part of it. The subdivision plan shows a right-of- way easement on the northerly portion of lot 4, connecting it with Tower Road. Deed restrictions and a condition placed on the original subdivision require 300 feet between driveways. Mr. Krizo asked whether the buyer can have access via the easement shown on the plan even if less than 300 feet from the nearest driveway. The Board discussed this and voted 5 – 0 that the 300 foot driveway separation provision does not apply to the northerly portion of lot 4’s frontage along Tower Road, as the intent of the restriction was to maintain separation of driveways on the southerly portion of lot 4’s frontage on Tower Road, which is considerably distant from the said northerly portion.

Creston will order 5 copies of the latest Land Use Law pamphlets.

Waine will miss the September meeting and Creston will bring the Town House key.

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Creston Gaither, secretary

1. Reviewed and dispersed mail.
2. Read and accepted minutes from the previous selectmen meeting.
3. Work session: Filing paperwork, property cards, abatements; organizing boxes with files; making room for the new heater.
4. The selectmen received the request for the 2017 tree growth roster from the state.  It is due back September 30th.
5. The new vote on the RSU9 Budget Vote has been set for September 12th. The new proposal drastically cuts the budget - Vienna's share cut by $14,000 plus.

1. Reviewed and dispersed mail
2. Read and accepted minutes from the previous selectmen meeting.
3. Discussed getting a new Rennai heater for the townhouse with members of the Townhouse Committee The old furnace system will be removed.  The new heater will be installed against the north wall between the old voting booths and the podium.  Downeast Energy is the vendor.
4. The town received a $67.00 dividend check from the Maine Municipal Association Workers Compensation Fund.
5. The selectmen received and reviewed a Tree Growth application
6. Reviewed and signed Warrant #16 ($14,380.15)
7. The Selectmen reviewed and signed the Bank Reconciliation Report
8. The selectmen reviewed the request letter from the auditor for the 2016 Audit and began locating requested documents.
9. Kennebec Valley Cap Program is now taking applications for fuel assistance (Please call 859-1500 or 1-800-542-8227).

There are no minutes for the Aug. 8, 2017 meeting

1. Reviewed and dispersed mail.
2. Read and accepted minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Reviewed and signed Warrant # 15 ($35,776.46)
4. The selectmen discussed the purchase of the new heating system for the Town House.  This became necessary when it was determined that the current heating system should be replaced. The Town House Committee will oversee the purchase of a new system.
5. Discussion on the school budget vote to be held on August, 3rd at the Vienna Community building.

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