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1. Introductions.
2. Approval of September 13 minutes
3. Stagecoach’s new routes and services – Nick D’Agostino Stagecoach has been undergoing organization restructuring with Addison County Transit Resources (ACTR) forming the umbrella organization Tri-Valley Transit. Nick will present some of the commuter routes that have been re-configured as well as new service routes being offered in the region.
E&D services – Nick and Rita
Discussion about E&D transportation services available in the region, what’s covered, who’s eligible, etc. Discussion of the region’s E&D Transportation Partner’s group.
VTrans Public Transit Policy Plan update and regional forum outreach – Rita
4. Other business
• VTrans TAP grants submitted
• VTrans Better Roads submitted
• VTrans/ACCD Better Connections Grant – Nov. 2 announcement
Future meeting topics? Next meeting on Thursday January 10, 2019

Vermont Energy and Climate Action Conference – December 1^st:  Do you want to help Vermonters lower their energy bills?  Help mobilize Vermont to make bold progress on climate? Come join us at the 11th annual Community Energy and Climate Action Conference! Panels, networking, and discussions will focus on empowering Vermonters to take the lead on climate and energy issues. Workshops will explore a wide range of topics, from The Path to a Green Transportation System, Making Solar Accessible to Vermonters with Low Incomes, Using Digital Tools to Reach the Public, Beneficial Electrification, and many more. We will have two keynote speakers, including Bill McKibben and Michael Shank. Bill McKibben is a world-renowned author, environmental activist, and founder of 350.org, the first planet-wide, grassroots climate change movement. Michael Shank, Ph.D., is the Communications Director for the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network.

Held on December 1st at the Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT from 9:00am – 4:30pm, this is one event you won’t want to miss!

Register Today and find out more info by visiting:  www.regonline.com/VTEnergy2018

Vermont Community Development Association’s Fall Conference
Workforce Development: Community-Based Strategies
Many Vermont businesses, agencies, organizations, and communities are actively exploring strategies at all levels to support Vermont’s workforce. Join VCDA on December 5th in White River Junction to:

• Learn about Vermont’s workforce today: What are the challenges and opportunities in ensuring a new generation can work to build tomorrow’s economy?
• Hear about key statewide workforce development initiatives and how your community can connect and partner.
• Engage in discussions on practical strategies and community case studies around fostering a workforce-friendly community— including housing, transportation, childcare, and advancing training and career development.

When it comes to supporting, growing, and training the Vermont workforce, we all have a role to play—join us to learn practical community-based strategies for how your town can lead!
Complete Registration packet will follow soon.
For more information contact Theresa Bachand at 802-229-9111 or [email protected]

1. Call to order – Mark Warner, Chair
2. Introductions
3. Approval of minutes for 6/21/2018 (attached). The 10/18/18 meeting had no quorum, so those minutes do not need to be approved.
4. Action on funding request for TRORC invoice of $2,000.
5. Action on additional LEPC funding allotment – Kevin Geiger, Secretary
6. Treasurer’s report – John Durkee, Treasurer
7. Local Emergency Management Plan (LEMP) Training and Writing Workshop – Rich Cogliano, VEM
8. Other Business/Upcoming Trainings – members

**please RSVP to Kevin Geiger ([email protected]) so enough food can be bought**

LEPC12 Next meeting – February 21, 2018 at Bethel Town Hall

1. Introductions and grab dinner
2. What should an EMD be doing? Job description, expectations, authority.
3. How TRORC and VEM can be of assistance to you.
4. The Local Emergency Management Plan
5. Grants and budgeting.
6. Training needs.
7. Best practices.
8. Adjournment by 8 p.m.

Next EMD Roundtable to be held in Fall 2019

1. Call to order – Mark Warner, Chair
2. Introductions
3. Approval of minutes for 12/20/18 (attached)
4. Action on TRORC invoice ($2,626.99).
5. Treasurer’s report – John Durkee, Treasurer
6. Hartford’s Tier II System – Scott Cooney, Hartford Fire Chief
7. CERT Update – Brad Salzmann
8. Other Business/Upcoming Trainings
   1. TRORC Housekeeping

1. Tabletop Exercises
2. Reminder: LEMP’s due May 1^st

• Tier II Reporting for Municipalities

1. SEOC Training Curriculum
2. ISC 402 Course, April 17 at King Farm in Woodstock, VT from 6-8pm.

1. 1. Other comments – members

LEPC12 Next meeting – April 18, 2019 in Fairlee: suggestions for a presentation welcome!

Click here for the agenda pdf

Two Rivers-Ottauquechee RPC Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting

Thursday March 14, 2019 Hartford Town Hall, Rm 312, 171 Bridge St, WRJ, 9:30AM – 11:00AM

Agenda
1. Introductions.
2. Approval of November 8 minutes
3. FY2021 Project Prioritization / Pre-Candidate Bridges presentation/discussion and TAC final ranking – Rita
4. Review and Comment on draft Town Road and Bridge Standards 2019 (incorporated with MRGP standards) – Rita
5. Better Road awards / upcoming field season
6. Other business
Future meeting topics? Next meeting on Thursday May 9, 2019