Calendar

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 full announcement

The Town of Woodstock is/are considering making application to the State of Vermont for a VCDP Planning Grant 2018 under the Vermont Community Development Program. A public hearing will be held at 8:00 AM on 4/10/2019 at 31 The Green, Woodstock, VT 05091 to obtain the views of citizens on community development, to furnish information concerning the amount of funds available and the range of community development activities that may be undertaken under this program, the impact to any historic and archaeological resources that may be affected by the proposed project, and to give affected citizens the opportunity to examine the proposed statement of projected use of these funds.

The proposal is to apply for $60,000 in VCDP funds which will be used to accomplish the following activities: To help fund the Keys to the Valley Initiative, a bi-state regional housing assessment that will develop actionable items to emphasize the way our homes fit into the puzzle of this place through transportation, regulation, environment, community, health, employment, and more. The Initiative will undertake community engagement and participation, thorough data analysis and develop implementable strategies for creating (or recreating) homes that are needed by our community members.

Copies of the proposed application are available at TRORC, 128 King Farm Road, Woodstock, VT 05091 and may be viewed during the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Should you require any special accommodations, please contact Phil Swanson, Town Manager at 802-457-3456 to ensure appropriate accommodations are made. For the hearing impaired please call (TTY) #1-800-253-0191.

Emerald ash borer (EAB) is a destructive and invasive forest pest that feeds on and eventually kills all species of ash trees. EAB is now confirmed in Orange, Washington, Caledonia, Grand Isle, and Bennington Counties and communities statewide are encouraged to prepare for the impacts of the pest.

This training, led by staff from the Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program, is intended to teach participants about EAB, introduce planning and management strategies, and to give an overview of the resources available to help towns assess risk and establish a plan.

This event is free but registration is required. Space is limited; sign up here by April 9th. To read more about the event, visit here.

Are you connected to the creatives in your region? Would you like to be more connected to the creatives across Vermont? Join the Cornerstone Creative Community (3CVT) and artists from around the state, in this BIG social gathering for all working in the Creative Economy of Vermont. We welcome everyone from around the state for a night of networking, great food, discussion and information.

The aim of this All-In Gathering, sponsored by 3CVT, is to discuss possible marketing and branding strategies to help grow the Creative Economy sector of our individual communities and Vermont.

The evening will start with a Meet and Greet complete with cash bar and catering from the Engine Room in White River Junction. We’ll hear brief presentations from the two zones that have completed their Creative Economy Impact Studies, and learn about the opportunities they hope to encourage. The evening will end with a 45 minute panel discussion focused on new ideas for Marketing & Branding the Creative Economy of Vermont with representatives from the VT Arts Council, the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing, the Vermont State Curators Group, with background context provided by consultants on the VT Creative Economy Impact Studies.

Your input at the end will be critical in helping to shape our next steps! This event is intended to create space for meaningful dialogue, information, and brainstorming. YOUR ideas are wanted to build a bold vision for the future of Vermont’s Creative class.

Feel free to pass this event on to your network of Vermont Creatives, and we hope to see you there! RSVPs are encouraged, so please make sure to register for this free event by April 10, 2019 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vermont-creative-network-all-in-gathering-tickets-58533282624

Contact Kimberly at [email protected] with any questions.

To view the event agenda, click here

Are you a new Selectboard member? A town manager or Administrative Assistant?

The staff at your regional planning commission, TRORC, provides a wide variety of services for your town. Come meet us, hear about your roles and our assistance with roads, regulations, emergencies, water quality, conservation, mapping and more.

This free event includes a full catered breakfast and refreshments!

RSVPs are highly encouraged, so please register by 4/11/19.

West Fairlee Hazard Mitigation Plan

Kick-Off Meeting

Join the West Fairlee Selectboard and TRORC as we update the Town’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan!

When: Monday, April 22, 2019 at 6PM

Where: Community Building (Lower Level)

What are we doing?

• Updating the Town’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Ranking the potential impact of naturally occurring hazards

How does this happen?

• Rank potential impact of naturally occurring hazards
• Identify projects that can mitigate these hazards

What’s in it for you?

• Reduction in property loss and human injuries
• A safer community!

*This event was originally May 9th and has been rescheduled to May 23rd*

A mediator guides difficult discussions, encouraging people to find a satisfactory outcome. Mediation can help resolve disputes among co-workers, neighbors, landlords and tenants, business partners, or business owners and clients.

All Town Officials are invited to join Julian Portilla from Champlain College to learn and practice skills in:

-Identifying and framing issues
-Listening for interests
-Controlling the process
-Helping disputants solve problems
-Finalizing agreements
-Handling special problems in mediation

This free event includes dinner catered by Hotel Coolidge! Dinner will begin being served at 5:30

RSVPs are required, and space is limited, so please register soon at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regional-mediation-workshop-tickets-58650789089