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5th Tuesday of the month
BROADBAND INFORMATIONAL MEETING AT THE COMMUNITY ROOM

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VIENNA
PLANNING BOARD HELD AUGUST 23, 2023

At 6:30 PM regular members Waine Whittier, Alan Williams, Creston Gaither, and Ed Lawless made site visits to the Greg Briggs parcel on Kimball Pond Road and to the Angela Bell parcel on Jesse Ladd Road.

They conducted the regular meeting at the Town House beginning at 7:15 PM. Also present were Ridgely Fuller and Wally Seymour. Minutes of the July 26 meeting were read and accepted.

Ridgely Fuller would like to expand the existing A-Frame on her island. Shown on tax map 10 as lot 101. It is 50 feet from high water mark. She was advised that no expansion can be any closer to the water. The Shoreland Zoning Ordinance rules for expansion of non-conforming structures were reviewed and outlined. A site visit and a permit would be required if she moves the existing structure.

Wally Seymour had a site visit and a permit in 2021 for a project at 44 Vienna Shores Road which was never begun, involving a garage and a shed. His existing camp is only 30’ to 50’ from the water; he would like to expand it. The SZO suggests that he could perhaps expand it by 30% as it predates January 1, 1989. The proposed garage may include some plumbing. He would like the Board to reissue his 2021 permit. Relying on the site visit and findings of fact made in 2021 it was voted 4 – 0 to reissue the permit. Wally will email a copy of the 2021 SSWD permit to Creston. He will contact Waine to arrange a site visit for the camp expansion.

Regarding Greg Briggs’ proposal as outlined on the sketch he provided on site, based on its site visit and the sketch and on Greg’s verbal representations, and a subsequent review of the pertinent flood hazard map, the Board concluded that this project:

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 4 – 0 to authorize Creston to issue the usual permit by letter for this proposal.
 

Regarding the shed observed during the Board’s visit to the Angela Bell site, the Board made Findings of Fact as listed above and voted 4 – 0 to authorize Creston to issue a permit for the shed. He will advise her that she should seek a new permit for a house should she still wish to build one.

Jon Vigneault’s email of today was reviewed. The Board will seek to coordinate his site visit with that for Wally Seymour mentioned above.
 

The meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM

Creston Gaither, secretary

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. A gentleman looked at tax cards; 10--113bp and 11--55bfv.
4. Rebekah Church has taken over cleaning the townhouse building. She will clean every two months or as needed.
5. The selectboard forwarded a code enforcement issue to Erin Quimby, the Code Enforcement Officer.
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 #16 ($186,731.39).
4. Theo Marshal, Kennebec Management, gave an update on the progress of the FEMA funding for the reimbursement from the spring rains ($220,000.00 -$230,000.00).
5. Devin Webster, from Webster Plumbing and Heating, updated the selectmen on the heat pump installation for the town house building.
6. Meeting adjourned.

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. David inquired about the acreage on land he inherited.
4. The Selectboard discussed maintenance/exterior painting of the Town House.
5. Selectmen emailed property cards to an appraiser and a realtor.
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 #15 ($73, 686.21).
4. The Selectboard met with Ed Lawless and Jim Anderberg of the Broadband Committee, to discuss the August 29, 2023 informational meeting.
5. Meeting adjourned.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VIENNA

PLANNING BOARD HELD  JULY 26, 2023

The meeting convened at 7:00 PM at the Town House. Regular members present were Waine Whittier, Alan Williams, Creston Gaither, Ed Lawless, and Tim Bickford. Also present were Bill Zweigbaum and Darlene Virgin. Minutes of the June 28 meeting were read and accepted.

Bill and Darlene appeared regarding their property on Kimball Pond shown on tax map 3 as lot 45. They would like to expand the existing gravel pad soon and construct a camp and a garage on the lot. The septic system is to be built soon. A site visit was scheduled for just after tonight’s meeting. Creston has seen the site several times, having surveyed it. It was agreed that he need not recuse himself from the Board’s review of the matter. Based on its knowledge of the site and the applicants’ verbal representations, and a subsequent review of the pertinent flood hazard map, the Board concluded that this project:

(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 this proposal, assuming that no obstacle is noted at the aforementioned site visit.

Chris Dornbach’s inquiry regarding a cabin expansion on his land shown on tax map 11 as lot 4-H was discussed. Waine will contact him regarding a site visit.

An email from CEO Erin Quimby regarding the Harpine lot (see June minutes) was reviewed. It appears that no enforcement action will be required.

Alan presented a report on the tree removal on the Medina lot (see June minutes) dated July 2023 and prepared by forester Joe Stevenson indicating that the removal is both necessary and permissible. Alan said Mr. Stevenson will be involved during the remainder of the project and that some replanting will be done. The Board then voted 4-0 (with Alan recused) to accept the forester’s plan and to issue a Permit for the project as outlined in the plan. Creston will notify DEP of the removal permit as required by the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance.

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 reviewed and discussed an email from a resident with concerns about the broadband progress. The Selectmen plan to have an informational meeting towards the end of August 2023.
4. Laura worked on getting property cards ready for the reappraisal.
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 #14 ($9,730.55).
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 #13 ($86,561.52).
4. The Broadband Committee and selectmen discussed the Maine Connectivity Contract.
5. Selectmen contacted the Code Enforcement Officer to look into a shore line issue.
6. The selectmen discussed and agreed to have an ADA porta potty put at the Town House.
7. Meeting adjourned.