Town of Rockland

The Board of Appeals will consider two variance requests: one from Kelly Reynolds to change the frontage on parcel R-258 from 250' to 30' to address a landlocked status, and another from Don Socha to reduce the side yard setback on parcel R-260 from 25' to 12' to allow for the access requested by Reynolds.

The board considered a variance request from Michael Wier to reduce the side yard setback for a new 100 x 70 foot building to store hay, equipment, and vehicles. The variance was granted due to the topography of the land and the lack of objection from the neighboring property owner.

The meeting covered various topics including the approval of the 2020 annual report, which detailed financial information and expenditures, including the use of grant funds for school districts. Presentations from the Morrison and Greenleaf Fire Departments provided updates on their activities, staffing, and future plans. Discussion included bridge fund contributions, with a decision to allocate funds for future projects. The town's broadband situation was reviewed, along with plans to leverage grant funding for improvements. A garbage and recycling report summarized the town's recycling efforts and the success of a recent recycling event. The chairman's report covered road inspections, upcoming road projects, and grant awards. Finally, announcements and public comments concluded the meeting.

The Board of Review meeting covered several key aspects of the assessment process. The board reviewed the real and personal property roll trial balance, noting an increase in value compared to the previous year. Discussion included a property owner's request for agricultural zoning on a portion of their lot. The meeting also addressed the correction of past tax errors related to towers, which will be moved to the Rockland tax rolls. The board reviewed assessment records and discussed assessed values for various properties.

The Board will consider a variance request from Mark Macco to reduce setbacks on his property at 2986 CTH PP, Parcel R-38, zoned I-1 Limited Industrial, to allow for the construction of mini-warehouses.