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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VIENNA
PLANNING BOARD HELD OCTOBER 28, 2020

The meeting convened at the Town House at 7:00 PM. Regular members present were Waine Whittier, Creston Gaither, Alan Williams, Ed Lawless, and Tim Bickford. Minutes of the September 23 meeting were read and accepted.

Waine received an inquiry from a prospective buyer of land known as Tax Map 2 Lot 9, regarding any restrictions that may apply. It does not appear to be part of a subdivision or subject to any unusual restrictions. He will advise the inquirer in this regard.

Waine says Beverly Harpine has bought “Pincushion Island” on the northerly end of Flying Pond (see
September minutes).This seems to have resolved her concerns.

It was agreed that given the Covid-19 situation, the Board is unlikely to ask the Town to approve any new ordinances at the upcoming Town Meeting. The possibility of a future ordinance regarding houseboats was generally discussed, as were setback requirements.

The meeting adjourned at 7:25 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 signed the cost sharing agreement with 30 Mile River Watershed Association for the Ithiel Gordon Road Project.
4. The selectmen are seeking to fill the Town Assessors position. The selectboard contacted MMA to seek a list of accredited assessors.
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 #20 ($16,753.06).
4. Mr. Lawless provided the selectboard with an update on Broadband.
5. Meeting adjourned.

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Lidie and the selectboard discussed the Tower Road Project in which 30 Mile River Watershed Association is contributing to. Concerns have been raised over the paving, water run-off, and blasting. The project has been updated, blasting will not be needed, and the water will be redirected to reduce the flow and allow smaller diameter culverts to be used.
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 #19 ($99,065.73).
4. Alan asked when the ditching project at the intersection of Tower Road and Ithiel Gordon Road would be completed. This project is going to redirect runoff water away from Parker Pond Road and will be completed by the end of November 2020.
5. The selectmen abated taxes on a property and rebilled taxes owed on the property.
6. Meeting adjourned.

Beverly Harpine said that Pincushion Island on the northerly end of Flying Pond is for sale. It lies opposite her shoreline property. She asked what is permissible on the island. Waine has received an inquiry about putting a houseboat or a dock in. Richard Flewelling at MMA said we have no existing prohibition against houseboats. He said the Town could pass an ordinance in this regard.

Beverly is concerned about possible excess traffic to the island and about water – related recreation that could be dangerous. She was advised that she could 1). buy the island; or 2). petition the Town to pass an ordinance, and that no existing Town ordinance addresses her concerns, and that Edgecomb may have an ordinance regarding houseboats that might serve as a model. Waine will ask John Archard about pertinent restrictions on waste disposal.

Ed reported on the broadband committee. It received a proposal from a provider who did some work in some Franklin County Towns. Fayette and Vienna are considered underserved.The provider suggested that Fayette and Vienna join forces. They want 180 people from these towns to sign up at $90/month. The Committee is hoping for one or two more proposals.

The meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM.

Creston Gaither, secretary

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Stan discussed the need for maintenance in reference to the recent tree growth within the Franklin County Cemetery. The Cemetery Association is requesting additional funding from the town. The selectmen agreed to place it in the yearly warrant for the town meeting.
4. The selectman signed property abatements and supplementals.
5. The town purchased the salt shed and land on Route 41 from the State of Maine for $12,500.00.
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 #18 ($9, 947.34).
4. Tom updated the selectboard on current broadband discussions. The committee is hoping to receive more offers soon.
5. Alan discussed building issues and roads in the town with the selectboard.
6. Troy requested a letter from the town stating he needs to be bonded yearly for the snow plow contract.
7. Meeting adjourned.

1. Reviewed and dispersed the mail.
2. The selectmen read and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. The selectboard worked on State Tree Growth paperwork.
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 #17 ($74,708.97).
4. Representatives from Seven Lakes Alliance discussed properties with the selectboard.
5. The selectboard worked on the Tree Growth Plan.
6. The selectboard discussed parking issues on the Davis Road.
7. Meeting adjourned.