Calendar

1. Call to Order; Agenda changes
2. Approval of March Minutes (attached)
3. Approval of March Financials (attached)
4. Discussion on TRORC budget impact due to COVID 19
5. Updates on Regional Plan and Investment Policy
6. Town needs and state agency interface
7. April Full Board meeting review
8. Executive Session, if needed
9. Other

Zoom

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Did you know that Efficiency Vermont has a whole host of rebates and financing solutions for you to weatherize your home and upgrade your heating sources to more renewable fuels?

If not, then you are invited to watch an informational session, hosted by the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission and Efficiency Vermont to learn more about the programs that are out there! This is also a great opportunity to ask questions about these rebates.

When

Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 10 a.m.

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This informational session is ideal for homeowners, renters, landlords, businesses and town officials. Please spread the word on this informational session!

For any questions, please contact Kevin Geiger at [email protected].

In advance of the COVID-19 disaster declaration, we would encourage potential applicants to participate on one of the upcoming webinars to learn the Grants Portal.  Please forward this email to all of your towns and any Critical Private non-profits in your area.

The Grants Portal is an online program where FEMA and Applicants work together to create a grant for COVID-19 to be reimbursed for emergency protective measure related costs for Public Assistance.

This webinar will instruct applicants on how to register and set up a new account, how to apply for Public Assistance, how to upload documents and how to navigate the system throughout the grants process.

In advance of the COVID-19 disaster declaration, we would encourage potential applicants to participate on one of the upcoming webinars to learn the Grants Portal.  Please forward this email to all of your towns and any Critical Private non-profits in your area.

The Grants Portal is an online program where FEMA and Applicants work together to create a grant for COVID-19 to be reimbursed for emergency protective measure related costs for Public Assistance.

This webinar will instruct applicants on how to register and set up a new account, how to apply for Public Assistance, how to upload documents and how to navigate the system throughout the grants process.

In advance of the COVID-19 disaster declaration, we would encourage potential applicants to participate on one of the upcoming webinars to learn the Grants Portal.  Please forward this email to all of your towns and any Critical Private non-profits in your area.

The Grants Portal is an online program where FEMA and Applicants work together to create a grant for COVID-19 to be reimbursed for emergency protective measure related costs for Public Assistance.

This webinar will instruct applicants on how to register and set up a new account, how to apply for Public Assistance, how to upload documents and how to navigate the system throughout the grants process.

Recovery Funding

The federal CARES Act includes $5 billion in funding for the HUD- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.  Vermont’s share will result in more than $4.7 million to assist communities across the state recovery from COVID-19.  Much like after Tropical Storm Irene, this special allocation of CDBG funds will be available to rapidly respond to COVID-19 and the economic and housing impacts caused by it, including the expansion of community health facilities, child care centers, food banks, and senior services.  The VT Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is expecting further guidance from HUD on the timing and availability of funds.  DHCD is gathering comments on the COVID-19 recovery needs of communities and how CDBG funding may help respond to those needs. 

Please register here to participate in a virtual Public Hearing to direct the use these funds on April 13, 2020 from 3:00PM -4:00PM.

Greetings.  This is an invitation to the first of two Applicant Briefings for organizations seeking to receive FEMA funding reimbursement for emergency protective measures related to COVID-19.  Information and guidance about this funding and how to register and apply for it is available at https://vem.vermont.gov/news/information-federal-public-assistance-eligibility-covid-19.  The powerpoint presentation used during the Applicant Briefings will be posted there on Monday.

The dates are:

State Applicant briefings for COVID-19 DR 4532 on Tuesday, April 14 at 1 pm and Thursday, April 16 at 2 pm. 

If your municipality or non-profit organization submitted a Request for Public Assistance under the emergency declaration, EM-3437, and/or if you have submitted or intend to submit a Request for Public Assistance under the major disaster declaration, DR-4532, you should participate in this briefing.

Individuals requiring accommodations to ensure equal participation should contact Ben Rose at 802 585 4719 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the session.

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Greetings.  This is an invitation to the first of two Applicant Briefings for organizations seeking to receive FEMA funding reimbursement for emergency protective measures related to COVID-19.  Information and guidance about this funding and how to register and apply for it is available at https://vem.vermont.gov/news/information-federal-public-assistance-eligibility-covid-19.  The powerpoint presentation used during the Applicant Briefings will be posted there on Monday.

The dates are:

State Applicant briefings for COVID-19 DR 4532 on Tuesday, April 14 at 1 pm and Thursday, April 16 at 2 pm. 

If your municipality or non-profit organization submitted a Request for Public Assistance under the emergency declaration, EM-3437, and/or if you have submitted or intend to submit a Request for Public Assistance under the major disaster declaration, DR-4532, you should participate in this briefing.

Individuals requiring accommodations to ensure equal participation should contact Ben Rose at 802 585 4719 or [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance of the session.

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Join Skype Meeting      

Trouble Joining? Try Skype Web App

Join by phone

Toll number:        +1 (802) 828-7667,,875765276# (Dial-in Number)                    English (United States)  

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Conference ID: 875765276

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