NO FORMAL MEETING HELD IN JANUARY
 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VIENNA

PLANNING BOARD HELD  FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Because of a snowstorm there was no quorum available for the meeting scheduled for January 25. Alan and Waine met briefly at the Town House at 7:00 PM but no formal business was conducted. Tonight’s meeting convened at the Town House at 7:00 PM; regular members present were Ed Lawless, Creston Gaither, and Tim Bickford. In the absence of chairman Waine Whittier, Creston was elected Acting Chairman. Minutes of the December 28 meeting were read and accepted. The Board voted 3-0 to concur with Waine’s email to Wally Seymour of January 31 advising Wally that no permit is required for the tree removal at tax map 11 lot 11-W about which he has inquired, so long as the work conforms with Shoreland Zoning Ordinance standards.

The meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.

Creston Gaither, secretary

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Reviewed and signed Warrant #4 ($13,705.53).
4. A resident raised concerns about the dumpster located at the end of the Klir Beck Road. The dumpster has not been emptied for a few weeks and seems to be frozen in. Chris is going to give Riverside Disposal a call and check on this.
5. The Selectboard met with Jim and Ed from the Broadband Committee to discuss how the paperwork is coming along and talked about what needs to be done next. The selectboard is looking to work with Skowhegan Savings Bank for the Broadband project. The selectboard will provide Maine Connectivity with a list of names that represent the Town. The Vienna Broadband Committee will stay intact and continue to work on this project with the Selectboard. The selectboard is looking at possible project managers for the Broadband project.
6. Received the bill from Franklin Printing for the Town Reports: $16, 898.00 for 450 reports.
7.  Meeting adjourned

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. The selectmen worked on tax cards.
4. The selectmen worked on preparing for the Town Meeting.
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 #3 ($97,578.52).
4. The selectboard talked with Troy Bean about the plowing contract and the current cost of fuel.
5. The selectboard worked on the Town Warrant.
6. The selectboard worked on Broadband paperwork.
7. The selectboard received an offer from Creston Gaither to maintain and upkeep the tax map. The selectboard voted to accept the offer.
8. Michael Rogers, from the State of Maine Property Tax Division, completed the Turn-around document
9.  Meeting adjourned.

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. The selectmen and Kerry worked on CMP and Consolidated pole licensing for Broadband.
4.  Meeting adjourned.

No meeting due to snowstorm

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. The selectmen met with Mark Ouelette from Axiom Communication along with the Vienna Broadband Committee. Vienna has received a grant that will pay for 80% of the project. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
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 #26 ($31,861.16).
4. Reviewed and signed Warrant #26 ($7,964.69).
5. Stan requested additional funding for the Franklin Cemetery; this is the cemetery on the Tower Road, on the left, before the Cumner Road. His request for an additional $150.00 will be added to the Town Warrant to be voted on at the March town meeting.
6. Meeting adjourned.

No Selectmen Meeting