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Annual Meeting
For a copy of the meeting agenda, please click here: TRORC Board Meeting Agenda 5-31-17
The Department of Housing and Community Development is pleased to present the Downtown and Historic Preservation Conference on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Barrett Center for the Arts in White River Junction. The event is made possible by a partnership with Northern Stage, Preservation Trust of Vermont, and the Town of Hartford. The conference will highlight White River Junction’s successful revival by bringing new housing, businesses, and jobs downtown.
This year’s conference features nationally recognized keynote speaker Joe Minicozzi, who has done the math that proves investing in downtowns not only improves our quality of life and economy, but saves taxpayer dollars. In addition to the conference sessions and tours, there will be ample time to network including a reception immediately following the conference. Registration includes a full day of sessions and tours, light breakfast, lunch, and appetizers at the reception.
Take advantage of the early bird rate by registering now. Space is limited. For registration and additional conference information please visit our website. Please contact [email protected] or 828-3220 with any questions.
Register here: https://accd.vermont.gov/community-development/events/conference
For a copy of the meeting agenda, please click here: Executive Committee Agenda 6-14-17
“Housing & Economic Development, The Symbiotic Relationship!”
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Refreshments served from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Program to being at 6:15 p.m.
RSVP to Mark at GMEDC, 802-295-3710
The workshop will feature a panel of speakers who will discuss the current housing needs in Vermont and why the subject is so critical to a sustainable economy. They will offer their thoughts on the opportunities and challenges for development from both the private and public perspectives.
SCHEDULED PANEL MEMBERS: Sarah Carpenter/Vermont Housing Finance Agency, Andrew Winter/Twin Pines Housing Trust and Josh Hanford/VT Dep’t of Housing & Community Development
June 15, 2017
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Thetford Fire Station
Thetford, VT
Agenda
- Call to order – Mark Warner
- Introductions
- Election of Officers
- Chair
- Vice Chair
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Approval of minutes for 4/20/2017 (attached)
- Action on $2,000 TRORC Invoice.
- Action on application for 2018 LEPC Hazchem funding.
- Treasurer’s report – John Durkee
- Solar Field Response – Alec Droussiotis, Conti Solar (45 mins)
- Hartford Industrial Fire Response – Scott Cooney, Hartford Fire Chief (15 mins)
- LEPC12 CERT Update – Brad Salzmann (5 mins)
- HMEP Update – Kevin Geiger
- Other Business/Upcoming Trainings – members
LEPC12 Next meeting – August 17, 2017 at TBD
Vermont Smart Growth Summit
Friday, June 16, 2017
8:30am – 12:30 pm
Champlain College, Burlington VT
8:30am – 9:00am l Registration and Networking Breakfast
9:00am – 9:15am l Welcome Remarks – Governor Phil Scott (invited)
9:15am – 10:00am l Taking Stock – Where We Have Been & Where We Are Going
Towns across Vermont are facing a wide range of intricate challenges and opportunities – from housing and transportation needs of a changing demographic to financing development while avoiding sprawl and valuing our natural resources. Presenters will frame Smart Growth principles and benefits, highlighting Vermont’s accomplishments, the changing rural economy and the new reality for development.
Presenters:
Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, VNRC
Noelle MacKay, Director, Community & Economic Development Office, City of Burlington
Peter Nelson, Professor of Geography, Middlebury College
10:00am – 11:00am l Keynote – John Anderson from Incremental Development Alliance
IDA’s focus is on a real estate model where local people can invest in their own neighborhoods and in that process, create new life and value that benefits their communities. We need more neighborhood-based small developers creating buildings that can adapt in times of trouble. Scale makes all the difference, and Anderson will provide insights about how to make small scale development work.
Break
11:15am – 12:15pm l Small Group Discussions – Experts Explore Smart Growth Solutions
How do VT communities apply smart growth to meet their needs? Experts who have been involved with smart growth development in Vermont share the ‘why’ about being drawn downtown, and ‘how’ their vision has been executed. Each expert will address key smart growth issues like transportation, community support, zoning, business competition, public health, sprawl, and issues of equity.
12:15pm – 12:30pm I Closing Remarks – Envisioning Smart Growth in a New Way
Brian Shupe, VNRC
For a copy of the agenda, please click here: TRORC Annual Meeting Agenda FY17
Two Rivers-Ottauquechee RPC Clean Water Advisory Committee
Wednesday, July 12, 2017 4:30 PM
TRORC Office, 128 King Farm Road, Woodstock, VT
Agenda
1. Greetings
2. DEC Clean Water Fund Webinar
Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2019
Public Survey: Prioritization For the Clean Water Fund Board
Public Comment Opportunities
3. Municipal Roads General Permit Update
4. Other business
For a copy of the agenda, please click here: TRORC Special Board Meeting July 12, 2017