Calendar
Annual Meeting
August 17, 2017
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Stockbridge Meeting House
97 Maplewood Drive
Stockbridge, VT
Agenda
- Call to order – Mark Warner
- Introductions
- Approval of minutes for 6/15/2017 (attached)
- Action on application for this year’s funding and TRORC contract.
- Treasurer’s report – John Durkee
- Public Health PODs – Heather Rigney, VT Dept of Health
- July 1 Flood Review and After Action – Kevin Geiger
- LEPC12 CERT – Brad Salzmann
- Approval of moving CERT Trailer to Quechee
- HMEP Update – Kevin Geiger
- Other Business/Upcoming Trainings – members
- Rail Incident Training
- EM Conference in September
LEPC12 Next meeting – October 18, 2017 at Royalton Police Barracks
The State of Vermont has received a federal disaster for Severe Storms and Flooding during the incident period of June 29 to July 1, 2017. This disaster, DR4330 was declared on August 16, 2017. If your town falls within one of the declared counties, you could be eligible for federal funding if the town sustained damages as a result of this storm. The declared counties include; Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Orange, Rutland, Washington and Windsor. Towns have 30 days from August 16, to submit a request for public assistance to the State. This form will be available at our upcoming applicant briefings.
The mandatory Applicant Briefings will be conducted in 4 different locations. The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, Aug. 24 at NVDA office, 36 Eastern Ave. Suite 1 in St. Johnsbury at 10:30 am
Friday, Aug. 25 at VTrans District 4 office, 221 Beswick Drive, White River Junction at 10:30 am
Tuesday, Aug. 29 at Emergency Operations Center, 45 State Drive, Waterbury at 10:00 am
Wednesday, Aug 30 at VTrans District 3, 61 Valley View Drive (off Route 4) in Mendon at 10:30 am
Along with this disaster, ALL AREAS in the State of Vermont are eligible for assistance under the State Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Please contact Hazard Mitigation Officer [email protected] for more information.
The Public Assistance program is a reimbursement program of 75% federal share. The program offers assistance to State, and local governments for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster damaged facilities, under one of the following categories:
- A – Debris removal
- B – Emergency protective measures
- C – Roads and bridges
- D – Water control facilities
- E – Buildings and equipment
- F – Utilities
If you have any further questions, please reach out.
The State of Vermont has received a federal disaster for Severe Storms and Flooding during the incident period of June 29 to July 1, 2017. This disaster, DR4330 was declared on August 16, 2017. If your town falls within one of the declared counties, you could be eligible for federal funding if the town sustained damages as a result of this storm. The declared counties include; Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Orange, Rutland, Washington and Windsor. Towns have 30 days from August 16, to submit a request for public assistance to the State. This form will be available at our upcoming applicant briefings.
The mandatory Applicant Briefings will be conducted in 4 different locations. The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, Aug. 24 at NVDA office, 36 Eastern Ave. Suite 1 in St. Johnsbury at 10:30 am
Friday, Aug. 25 at VTrans District 4 office, 221 Beswick Drive, White River Junction at 10:30 am
Tuesday, Aug. 29 at Emergency Operations Center, 45 State Drive, Waterbury at 10:00 am
Wednesday, Aug 30 at VTrans District 3, 61 Valley View Drive (off Route 4) in Mendon at 10:30 am
Along with this disaster, ALL AREAS in the State of Vermont are eligible for assistance under the State Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Please contact Hazard Mitigation Officer [email protected] for more information.
The Public Assistance program is a reimbursement program of 75% federal share. The program offers assistance to State, and local governments for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster damaged facilities, under one of the following categories:
- A – Debris removal
- B – Emergency protective measures
- C – Roads and bridges
- D – Water control facilities
- E – Buildings and equipment
- F – Utilities
If you have any further questions, please reach out.
The State of Vermont has received a federal disaster for Severe Storms and Flooding during the incident period of June 29 to July 1, 2017. This disaster, DR4330 was declared on August 16, 2017. If your town falls within one of the declared counties, you could be eligible for federal funding if the town sustained damages as a result of this storm. The declared counties include; Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Orange, Rutland, Washington and Windsor. Towns have 30 days from August 16, to submit a request for public assistance to the State. This form will be available at our upcoming applicant briefings.
The mandatory Applicant Briefings will be conducted in 4 different locations. The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, Aug. 24 at NVDA office, 36 Eastern Ave. Suite 1 in St. Johnsbury at 10:30 am
Friday, Aug. 25 at VTrans District 4 office, 221 Beswick Drive, White River Junction at 10:30 am
Tuesday, Aug. 29 at Emergency Operations Center, 45 State Drive, Waterbury at 10:00 am
Wednesday, Aug 30 at VTrans District 3, 61 Valley View Drive (off Route 4) in Mendon at 10:30 am
Along with this disaster, ALL AREAS in the State of Vermont are eligible for assistance under the State Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Please contact Hazard Mitigation Officer [email protected] for more information.
The Public Assistance program is a reimbursement program of 75% federal share. The program offers assistance to State, and local governments for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster damaged facilities, under one of the following categories:
- A – Debris removal
- B – Emergency protective measures
- C – Roads and bridges
- D – Water control facilities
- E – Buildings and equipment
- F – Utilities
If you have any further questions, please reach out.
The State of Vermont has received a federal disaster for Severe Storms and Flooding during the incident period of June 29 to July 1, 2017. This disaster, DR4330 was declared on August 16, 2017. If your town falls within one of the declared counties, you could be eligible for federal funding if the town sustained damages as a result of this storm. The declared counties include; Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Orange, Rutland, Washington and Windsor. Towns have 30 days from August 16, to submit a request for public assistance to the State. This form will be available at our upcoming applicant briefings.
The mandatory Applicant Briefings will be conducted in 4 different locations. The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, Aug. 24 at NVDA office, 36 Eastern Ave. Suite 1 in St. Johnsbury at 10:30 am
Friday, Aug. 25 at VTrans District 4 office, 221 Beswick Drive, White River Junction at 10:30 am
Tuesday, Aug. 29 at Emergency Operations Center, 45 State Drive, Waterbury at 10:00 am
Wednesday, Aug 30 at VTrans District 3, 61 Valley View Drive (off Route 4) in Mendon at 10:30 am
Along with this disaster, ALL AREAS in the State of Vermont are eligible for assistance under the State Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Please contact Hazard Mitigation Officer [email protected] for more information.
The Public Assistance program is a reimbursement program of 75% federal share. The program offers assistance to State, and local governments for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster damaged facilities, under one of the following categories:
- A – Debris removal
- B – Emergency protective measures
- C – Roads and bridges
- D – Water control facilities
- E – Buildings and equipment
- F – Utilities
If you have any further questions, please reach out.
Upper Valley Electric Vehicle Expo
Saturday, September 9, 12-4 pm (rain or shine)
Dothan Brook School, 2300 Christian St (US Route 5), White River Junction, VT
FREE Admission, FREE Refreshments, FREE Test Rides
www.UVEVexpo.org – Pre-register online for a chance to win $250 and other prizes
Hosted by Vital Communities and Upper Valley Sierra Club, with support from many Upper Valley energy committees, electric vehicle owners, and generous local sponsors. This event is part of National Drive Electric Week.
Free test rides all afternoon (12-4 pm) in many of the latest electric car models (Chevy Volt, Tesla Model S, Nissan Leaf, BMW i3, and more). This is a great chance to chat with local electric vehicle owners about what it’s really like to go electric in the Upper Valley.
It’s not just cars! Several electric bicycles will be available for test rides along the Wilder bike path. Electric motorcycles, the Dartmouth electric race car, and a collection of modern electric lawn equipment will also be on display.
As if the cars and bikes weren’t enough, there will also be brief, drop-in presentations from 1-3 pm, and many local energy companies on hand to talk with visitors about solar, energy efficiency, heat pumps, modern wood heat, and more.
More at www.UVEVexpo.org
What Is It?
This all-day event will offer workshops, technical assistance, and the opportunity to engage with State staff and municipal colleagues from across Vermont. Registration will open in late June when more information and the full agenda will be available online.
Whats New?
This year, we’re working to expand our geographic reach by organizing satellite sessions in St. Johnsbury and Rutland in late September. These sessions will offer a limited selection of workshops while giving you the opportunity to engage with State staff and colleagues from around your region.
Who Should Attend?
Select boards
Municipal legal staff
Town Managers
Planners/Planning Commissions
Conservation Commissions
DRB and Zoning Officials
Superintendents of Public Works
Development Review Boards
Solid Waste District Staff
Regional Planning and Development Agencies
Town Clerks
Economic Development Staff
Please Join Us
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the Vermont Agency of Transportation and the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development, will be hosting State Municipal Day on September 15, 2017.
Our goals is to enhance State service to our municipal partners by increasing education and outreach efforts.
Find more information about Municipal Day at the ANR website.
Satellite Sessions in
Rutland and St. Johnsbury!
Don’t have a full day to spend in Montpelier?
Join a “Mini-Muni” in St. Johnsbury (half day) or Rutland (full day).
Details and Registration are on our website:
https://anr.vermont.gov/about_us/special-topics/municipal-day
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) hereby provides public notice of the draft General Permit 3-9040 for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Roads. The draft MRGP General Permit covers stormwater discharges from all municipal roads, Classes 1-4.
Upon issuance of the final MRGP, municipalities are required to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to the Agency by July 31, 2018 to obtain coverage under the MRGP.
The public is invited to provide written comment on the draft MRGP through the close of business (4:30pm) on October 27, 2017.
Written comments on the draft MRGP should be emailed to Jim Ryan at [email protected] or mailed to:
Jim Ryan DEC Stormwater Program
1 National Life Drive, Main 2
Montpelier, VT 05620-3522
Public information meetings will be held on the following dates, times, and locations:
- Tuesday October 10, 2017, from 6:00-8:00, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission office, 29 Main Street Suite 4 Montpelier
- Wednesday, October 11, 2017, from 2:00-4:00 Johnson Town Offices, 293 Lower Main Street (Route 15) Johnson
- Monday, October 16, 2017, from 2:00-4:00 Martin Memorial Building, Ascutney
- Tuesday, October 17, 2017, from 2:00-4:00 Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Square, Brandon
- Wednesday, October 18, 2017, from 2:00-4:00 Northern Vermont Development Association, 36 Eastern Avenue St. Johnsbury
A copy of the MRGP and related documents may be downloaded from: https://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/public-notices/mrgp-public-notice
Hard copies of the draft General Permit and related documents may be obtained upon request. Requests and questions should be sent to the email above or directed to 802-490-6140.
- Final Draft Municipal Roads General Permit (MRGP) Permit for Public Review
- Municipal Roads Outreach Materials
- MRGP Draft Standards
- Road Erosion Inventories and related documents
- Intermittent Stream Culvert Sizing Guidance
- Funding Assistance
October 19, 2017
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bethel Town Hall
Bethel, VT
Agenda
- Call to order – Mark Warner
- Introductions
- Approval of minutes for 8/17/2017 (attached)
- Action on SERC Contract and Notice to Proceed.
- Treasurer’s report – John Durkee
- Select Locations for 2018 LEPC Meetings
- HMEP Vermont Commodity Flow Study Presentation – Kevin Geiger
- LEPC12 CERT – Brad Salzmann (10 minutes)
- Other Business/Upcoming Trainings – members
- EMD Seminar – Todd Sears
- EMD Traning
LEPC12 Next meeting – December 21, 2017 at TBD
TRORC Road Foreman Regional Meeting
Meeting agenda for Wednesday Nov. 1, 2017 Chelsea Town Garage
9:30am – 11:00am
1) Introductions (9:30am)
2) Pike Industries – Jeff Salvador, Jared Herbert (20 mins)
Discuss aggregates
3) All Things Water Quality
Better Roads deadline (Upcoming grant cycle) – Rita
Road Erosion Inventories – showing the Final Report – Rita
Municipal Roads Grants-in-Aid Pilot – Rita
Municipal Roads General Permit – Mike Storace
4) Hydroseeder discussion
5) Meeting Adjourn
Stay for lunch!
Please RSVP to Rita ([email protected] or call 457-3188)
Location:
Chelsea Town Garage – 25 East Randolph Road, Chelsea, VT. Phone: (802) 685-4302
Directions:
From Exit 2 of I-89 (Sharon) or Exit 3 (Royalton), go north on VT110 to Chelsea (11.5 miles). Take left on East Randolph Road. Garage on left. Both VT110 village bridges will be open!!