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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.

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VIENNA

PLANNING BOARD HELD  JUNE 28, 2023

The meeting convened at 7:00 PM at the Town House. Regular members present were Waine Whittier, Alan Williams, Creston Gaither, and Ed Lawless. Minutes of the May 24 meeting were read and accepted.

The selectmen have advised Waine that they have received a complaint about cutting on the Harpine lot, shown on tax map 10 as lot 42-F. Photos of the alleged overcutting were reviewed; it appears that the lot is in fact owned by LT & D, LLC; Several Board members remembered visiting the lot and authorizing a permit for work on it; Creston will look for a copy of this and send it to Waine. The selectmen have asked about the permit.

The proposed tree removal on the Medina lot, depicted on tax map 11 as lot 14-H was discussed. Alan has been hired to remove the trees. He has a statement from a forester about the project; he will bring it to the Board’s next meeting. Alan says that much less than 40% of the trees within 100 feet of the pond are to be removed.

Julie Hanlon’s recent email was reviewed. Because 30 Mile River Watershed Assoc. is involved Waine recused himself from this discussion. Item 8 in Table 1 “Land Uses” in the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance (SZO) allows soil and water conservation practices without a permit. It was agreed that she needs both a SZO and a Notification of Construction permit for the shed she mentioned in her email.

A similar email from Samantha Bassett was reviewed. It appears that no SZO permit is required because of the same Item 8 cited above. Evidently no structure is involved.

Creston will respond to both Hanlon and Bassett.

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 talked with Ron Goff to discuss his concerns with the culvert on the Trask Road. Ron presented photos of recent damage to the area which was caused by the recent rains.
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 #12 ($26,003.41).
4. The selectboard met with the Broadband Committee to discuss progress.
5. Meeting adjourned.

1. 1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Erin Quimby updated the selectmen on state certificates and presented information in regards to different laws pertaining to code enforcement.
4. Troy Bean signed a 2 year extension on The Winter Road Contract.
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#11 $107, 433.79).
4. The selectboard worked on The Winter Road Contract.
5. The selectboard signed The Public Safety Contract.
6. The town and Harald Bredesen, Make Maine Works (Maine Community Resilience Partnership), applied for funding on projects that are climate related. Funding can be up to $50,000.00 per project. Examples: heating/cooling huts, resilience plan. The town can apply once a year and the project needs to be finished within 2 years.
7. The 2023 Mill Rate is set at .0205.
8. Dan Goucher discussed the progress on road repairs and FEMA funding.
9. Meeting adjourned.