Selectmen's meeting - November 14, 2023

  1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
  2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
  3. The selectmen met via Zoom Meeting with Tyler Collins from Maine Connectivity to review questions and concerns about the proposal from Axiom to cover the initial cost of Roll Out Make Ready.
  4. The selectboard and the Broadband Committee discussed the zoom meeting held with Maine Connectivity.
  5. The selectmen are waiting from the Town’s attorney to provide a revised contract covering the proposal by Axiom.
  6.  Meeting adjourned.

Selectmen's meeting - November 7, 2023

  1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
  2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
  3. Reviewed and signed Warrant #21 ($114,871.04).
  4. Winter Sand Bids are as follows: Day’s Pit is $6.50 per yard; Castonguay Pit is $7.00 per yard; Steven’s Pit is $5.50 per yard. The Winter Sand Bids were awarded to Steven’s Pit at the bid of $5.50 per yard.
  5. The Selectmen and the Broadband Committee discussed the offer from Axiom to cover the cost of the CMP and Consolidated Communication Ride Out Make Ready, as well as any fees associated. To be reimbursed as soon as Axiom receives the Performance Bond and the town has signed the Grant Contract with Maine Connectivity. The selectboard and Tyler, from the Maine Connectivity, will participate in a zoom meeting to review questions/concerns.
  6. Meeting adjourned.

Selectmen's meeting - October 17, 2023

  1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
  2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
  3. Reviewed and signed Warrant #20 ($16,968.99).
  4. Theodor Marshall updated the selectboard on the reimbursement and mitigation from the spring flooding. Theodor is working on getting the town funding to ditch the Mountain Road, Varney Road, along with culvert replacement on the Trask and Jesse Ladd Roads.
  5. There was discussion with members of the Broadband Committee, Mark from Axiom, and the Selectboard about where we stand with regard to executing the contracts with both MCA and
    Axiom. Mark will provide us with additional information before we can sign either contract. Mark committed to providing us with the information within two weeks. Once that information is in hand, the Broadband Committee and Selectboard will prepare a printed update for residents. In addition, the Selectboard voted to give Laura Church permission to sign the contract on behalf of the Selectboard with Axiom and Maine Connectivity.
    6. Meeting adjourned

Selectmen's meeting - October 10, 2023

  1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
  2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
  3. The selectboard discussed the need to replace the Klir Beck Road. A sign has been ordered.
  4. The stop sign at the end of the Cumner Road will need to be replaced and will be ordered.
  5. The Town has received the PUC license to operate Vienna broadband.
  6. Mike Rogers, from the State Valuation Office, worked on property assessments with the selectmen.
  7. Meeting adjourned.

Selectmen's meeting - October 3, 2023

  1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
  2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
  3. Reviewed and signed Warrant #19 ($92,028.16).
  4. Danny Goucher brought the selectmen FEMA paperwork to sign in order for the town to receive money to assist in covering the damage from the spring rain.
  5. Beth Tre’ hu is the new Town Representative for The Thirty Mile Watershed Association.
  6. Meeting adjourned

Selectmen's meeting - September 26, 2023

  1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
  2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
  3. An informational meeting will be held at the end of November to discuss the Community Resilience Partnership. (The benefits for the town if the town participates and to discuss what the town would need to do in order to use the benefits).
  4. Martha Steele inquired about the Homestead Exemption and the Veteran discount.
  5. The selectboard received a phone call from a resident about concerns for wake boats on Flying Pond in regards to the damage they could cause to the pond and the shore line. The resident was referred to the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as they govern all bodies of water in the State of Maine.
  6. Meeting adjourned.

Selectmen's meeting - September 19, 2023

  1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
  2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
  3.  Reviewed and signed Warrant #18 ($16,366.10 ).
  4. Harald Bredesen, of Grow Smart Maine, discussed the Community Resilience Partnership. Harald went over the process to help the town receive more grants, the first being up to $50,000.
  5. The selectboard voted to appoint Elizabeth Threhu as the Vienna Representative on the 30 Mile Watershed.
  6. Meeting adjourned.
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