Annual Meeting

May
1
Wed
Clean Water Advisory Committee meeting @ TRORC Conference Room
May 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Agenda:

  1. Water Quality Project Updates
  2. Basin 14 Tactical Basin Plan Timeline Update
  3. Pending Clean Water Legislation S.96
  4. WISPr Funding
  5. Other Business
May
7
Tue
Envision Rochester’s Future @ Rochester Public Library
May 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

See the event flyer here

“Envision Rochester’s Future

Join us for exciting news about our new Town Plan, Community Calendar, and other collaborative opportunities.

Goals:

-Welcome community input to help shape Rochester’s Town Plan

-Invite volunteers to help develop and implement a community vision for the future

-Discover grassroots efforts already building on our resiliency, local partnerships, and the ‘creative economy’

 

All welcome: Tuesday May 7, 6-8 pm at Rochester Public Library, 22 South Main St, Rochester VT 05767”

May
8
Wed
TRORC Executive Committee Meeting @ King Farm
May 8 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

A copy of the agenda can be found here: Executive Committee Agenda 5-8-19

May
9
Thu
TAC Meeting @ Bethel Town Hall
May 9 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Agenda

1. Introductions.

2. Approval of Mar. 14 minutes

3. Emerald Ash Borer: Impacts to Ash Trees and to Municipalities – Mike Parisio, Forest Health Specialist, Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation
Dead and dying ash trees along the public right-of-way and in public places, such as parks and schools, pose a significant risk to public safety. Municipalities will bear the responsibility and costs of removing and/or treating public ash trees, as well as any replanting efforts. Mike will present on signs & symptoms and information on how to identify these, municipal planning for EAB and some management options for municipalities, with some info on budgeting and infested wood disposal and some case studies of communities already working on or implementing response plans here in VT.

4. Emergency Relief Assistance Funds refresher/Federal Aid Secondary Roads – Rita

5. Other business
• Better Road awards (anticipate announcement early May hopefully)
• Municipal Roads Grants in Aid Year 3 & Equipment Grants
• VTrans Bike Ped Grant
• VTrans Municipal Highway & Stormwater Mitigation Grant

Future meeting topics? Next meeting on Thursday July 11, 2019
Municipal Bridge Maintenance & Management
o A town’s legal management responsibilities
o An explanation of the state’s inspection program, process and reports. vtculverts.org
o Safety related to bridge maintenance, working over water, dust, lead, and paint
o Routine maintenance practices, cleaning, deck and structure
o Weight limits, posting, enforcement, signage

View the official pdf agenda here

May
17
Fri
TRORC Scholarship Applications Due
May 17 @ 4:30 pm

TRORC 2019 Scholarship Program

All application materials must be received by 5/17/2019 before 4:30 pm. We are proud to encourage and recognize local high school students pursuing career and life choices consistent with the vision and values of vibrant and sustainable communities.

May
22
Wed
TRORC Board Meeting @ Thompson Senior Center
May 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
May
23
Thu
Workshop: Regional Mediation @ Hotel Coolidge
May 23 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

*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 

Jun
12
Wed
TRORC Executive Committee Meeting @ King Farm
Jun 12 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

A copy of the agenda can be found here: Executive Committee Agenda 6-12-19

Jun
18
Tue
Workshop: Community Engagement Training @ Royalton Academy
Jun 18 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Do you have trouble finding volunteers to serve on boards or assist with projects?  Do you suffer from a lack of quorum?  Are the same two people showing up to public hearings?  You are not alone.  Join Rebecca Sanborn Stone of Community Workshop to learn about creative ways to increase more diverse and meaningful public engagement. All Chairs, Commissioners, and Town Officials are invited. Topics include: 

-Focusing your available time more effectively to expand feedback.
-Using gathering locations and social networks to magnify your time.
-Telling stories to frame messages that are meaningful to your audience.
-Thinking differently about what success means.

Come share your triumphs and challenges, exchange ideas, and launch your work.

This free event will include light refreshments. Space is limited, so RSVPs are required. Please register by 6/10/19 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-engagement-training-tickets-58655143112 

Jun
26
Wed
TRORC Annual Meeting @ King Farm
Jun 26 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A copy of the agenda can be found here: Annual Meeting 2019 Agenda