Calendar
Annual Meeting
The Department’s Stormwater Program will be offering several training events on the new Manual in May to support designers in their understanding of the new requirements and preparation of stormwater permit applications under the 2017 VSMM. The program has partnered with a number of organizations around the state in offering these training opportunities. Although the events will be free, the training events will have as assigned capacity based on the capacity of the venue, so it will be required that you RSVP to secure your spot. Again, this training will focus on design and application preparation and geared towards the stormwater design and engineering community, however all stakeholders are welcome to attend. The Stormwater Program also expects to schedule additional opportunities for training and outreach as needed, beyond this first initial offering which focuses on permit application design and preparation.
Each of the training events will include an overview of the new Manual with Stormwater Program staff, including applying the updated stormwater treatment standards under the new runoff-reduction approach and prioritized Water Quality Practice Selection framework. The training will include a review of the stormwater treatment practice design requirements, including a review of changes to certain practices. The training will also include a review of new application materials, supporting guidance, and application preparation tools, including design examples.
Presented in partnership with the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (www.torc.org) and
the Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission (www.swcrpc.org)
Act 174, An Act Relating to Improving the Siting of Energy Projects. TRORC will review the voluntary enhanced energy planning standards and recommendations for regional and municipal plans. Act 174 standards can be found here: https://publicservice.vermont.gov/content/act-174-recommendations-and-determination-standards
DUE TO ROAD DAMAGE, the meeting will be held at the HARTFORD TOWN HALL
Thursday July 13, 2017
Thetford Town Office (3910 VT113, Thetford Center) 9:30AM – 11:00AM
Agenda
1. Introductions.
2. Approval of May 11 Minutes.
3. VTrans Long Range Transportation Plan – Dave Pelletier, Planning Coordinator
Vermont’s Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is a framework to guide transportation decision-making and investments over the next 20 years. Dave will present the Statewide Survey and Existing Conditions & Future Trends findings, solicit TAC feedback regarding current and projected conditions and trends in transportation, and hear about regional issues and priorities.
4. All Things Roads & Water Quality – Rita
Better Roads Awards
Road Erosion Inventories
Municipal Roads Grants-in-Aid Pilot
5. VTrans Bike Ped projects
• Norwich RRFB Installations
• South Royalton Village Pedestrian Feasibility Study
• Randolph Elm Street Sidewalk Construction
6. Other business?
Future meeting topics? Next meeting on Thursday September 14, 2017. Location TBD
1. Introductions.
2. Approval of July 13 Minutes.
3. VTrans Project Prioritization and Project Selection – Revamping Efforts (VPSP2) – Rita
VTrans is revising its existing system to prioritize transportation projects using
performance management and data analysis based on the condition of the
transportation system. Rita will discuss with the group what VTrans is reviewing on project criteria. Rita will also review how TRORC currently ranks projects and how the new process will be envisioned.
4. TRORC region wide sidewalk inventory – Rita
5. July 1 Flood After Action – Rita
Group discussion on how your town performed during the event (what did the town do well? Improvements? Lessons learned after Irene or did we repeat?)
6. Other business?
Future meeting topics? Next meeting on Thursday Nov. 9, 2017. Thetford Town Office
Come learn all the details of the draft MRGP and the practices that will soon
be required by municipal road crews to reduce erosion and sedimentation
from rain events. Learn appropriate strategies to address ditch spoil in road
drainage areas that will save money and improve water quality.
Funded through Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation’s
Watershed Grants Program
This is an outreach meeting on new statutory requirements surrounding forest blocks and habitat connectors. TRORC is in the process of updating their Regional Plan to include these new requirements and are also revising the Natural Resources Chapter. All are welcome to join and give their feedback on these elements of the TRORC Regional Plan.
Agenda
1. Introductions.
2. Approval of Sept. 14 Minutes.
3. VTrans Special Research Projects – Dr. Emily Parkany, P.E., Research Manager
Recycled Asphalt Materials
Porous Pavement
Bridge in a Backpack
4. Better Roads Projects – Rita
Grant application reviews
5. Municipal Roads Grants in Aid
Pilot program review and Year 2
6. Other business?
Future meeting topics? Next meeting on Thursday Jan. 11, 2018. Thetford Town Office
This is an outreach meeting on new statutory requirements surrounding forest blocks and habitat connectors. TRORC is in the process of updating their Regional Plan to include these new requirements and are also revising the Natural Resources Chapter. All are welcome to join and give their feedback on these elements of the TRORC Regional Plan.
This is an outreach meeting on new statutory requirements surrounding forest blocks and habitat connectors. TRORC is in the process of updating their Regional Plan to include these new requirements and are also revising the Natural Resources Chapter. All are welcome to join and give their feedback on these elements of the TRORC Regional Plan.