Calendar
Annual Meeting
The Town of Norwich is in the process of updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Local Hazard Mitigation Plans enable towns to qualify for grant funds, and they make our communities safer. The second Norwich Hazard Mitigation planning meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 11:00 AM via Zoom. The focus of the meeting will be to discuss mitigation actions and strategies that the Town of Norwich should prioritize for the next five years. The meeting is open to all interested community members.
The Zoom meeting can be accessed by computer using the following link (https://zoom.us/j/98745036984) or by phone (646-558-8656) using the following Meeting ID (987 4503 6984).
Local Hazard Mitigation Plans are part of an effort by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reduce damage from foreseeable natural and human-caused hazards. Examples of projects in local plans include increasing culvert sizes, regulating flood hazard areas, stabilizing landslides, and tree trimming near power lines. For more information, please contact Meghan Asbury at [email protected] or 802-457-3188.
With the response to Covid-19 ravaging our economy, Vermonters are getting creative as we figure out new ways to support local businesses. While “buying local” is nothing new, doing so has new urgency as many of the local businesses that help define the character of our communities hang on by a thread. Around the state individuals and organizations are developing new ways to increase focus on spending locally as a way to support and strengthen Vermont’s businesses during this tumultuous time.
The Local Support and Community Action Team of the Governor’s Economic Mitigation and Recovery Task Force is sponsoring an online workshop produced by the Vermont Council on Rural Development about strengthening Buy Local efforts throughout Vermont. The goal is to hear from both statewide and local perspectives as we all work to promote the local spending that helps fuel our economy. Hear presentations during the first half of the workshop, and the (optional) second half will provide an opportunity to share ideas and best practices.
Tuesday, July 28, 12:00 to 1:30 PM
Presenters will include:
- Cathy Resmer, 7 Days
- Nicole Ravlin, org
- Chip Sawyer, City of St. Albans
- Dan Groberg, Montpelier Alive
Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Join Preservation Trust of Vermont on July 30, 2020 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. via ZOOM for a three-hour session with top state experts on how to reduce energy costs and carbon footprint of your non-profit or municipally-owned historic building. Learn the hows and whys of getting an energy audit, strategies and funding sources for efficiency upgrades, and basic and advanced techniques for weatherizing leaky windows, doors, attics, and cellars. This online ZOOM session will include a presentation of resources and plenty of opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues you currently face. For non-profits and municipalities. Presenters include the Preservation Trust of Vermont, Efficiency Vermont and NeighborWorks.
This ZOOM meeting will be limited to 25 participants and encourages participation by all. Register here.
If you have any questions, please be in touch with Alex Tolstoi at [email protected] or at 802-222-0930.
The next meeting of the TRORC Executive Committee will be on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 3:00 pm via Zoom Meeting – see log-in information below.
Meeting Agenda:
- Call to Order; Changes to Agenda
- Public Comment
- Approval of July 8th and 14th Minutes (attached)
- Acceptance of July Financial Reports (attached)
- Keys to the Valley Housing Study Update – Kevin Geiger
- Executive Director/TRORC Goals for FY 21 (draft attached)
- Investment Policy Update
- Other Updates: Energy Coordinator, Summer Planning Tech, Business Grant Program
- Executive Director Evaluation (without staff)
The next Executive Committee meeting will be September 9, 2020. The date, time and agenda will be posted on www.trorc.org
Log-in Information
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96337911302?pwd=b1JmNVM4UnRnMDdURkxZQUdFZjdxZz09
Meeting ID: 963 3791 1302
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,96337911302#,,,,,,0#,,344386# US (Germantown)
+13126266799,,96337911302#,,,,,,0#,,344386# US (Chicago)
Dial by your location
+1 646 518 9805 US (New York)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 963 3791 1302
Thursday, August 20, 2020
4:00 PM
Units of local government can contact TRORC for free assistance to identify and document COVID-19 expenses that are eligible to be covered under the LGER Grant. Act 137 of 2020 provides Coronavirus Relief Funds to various entities in Vermont for necessary expenses incurred due to, or as a result of, the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Agency of Administration, including the Vermont Department of Taxes, will be responsible for distributing the grant funds. Visit this page for details on the LGER Grant.
Join by Zoom Link
https://zoom.us/j/96439526448?pwd=UkVXNGMwVHJ2YUVpQW1IdnNJeHg2dz09
Join by Phone
(646) 558-8656
Meeting ID: 964 3952 6448
Passcode: 092687
The following entities are eligible to apply for LGER grant funds:
- Vermont cities, towns, unorganized towns and gores, unified towns, and gores of Essex County
- Incorporated villages
- Fire districts
- Consolidated water districts
- Consolidated sewer districts
- Solid waste management districts
Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Hazard pay
- Supplies and equipment
- Sanitation
- Facility alterations
- Overtime compensation
- Redirection of staff for first-response need
Contact Meghan Asbury at [email protected] with any questions.
Public Notice
Hazard Mitigation Planning
The Town of Pittsfield is beginning the process of updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Local Hazard Mitigation Plans enable towns to qualify for grant funds, and they make our communities safer. The first Pittsfield Hazard Mitigation planning meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2020, at 6:00 PM via Zoom. The focus of the meeting will be to provide an introduction to hazard mitigation planning and to conduct a hazard ranking exercise.
The meeting is open to all interested community members.
The Zoom meeting can be accessed by computer using the following link (https://zoom.us/j/93584153327) or by phone (470-381-2552) using the following Meeting ID (935 8415 3327).
Local Hazard Mitigation Plans are part of an effort by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reduce damage from foreseeable natural and human-caused hazards. Examples of projects in local plans include increasing culvert sizes, regulating flood hazard areas, stabilizing landslides, and tree trimming near power lines. For more information, please contact Kevin Geiger at [email protected].
Public Notice
Hazard Mitigation Planning
The Town of Hartland is in the process of updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Local Hazard Mitigation Plans enable towns to qualify for grant funds, and they make our communities safer. The third Hartland Hazard Mitigation planning meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 31, 2020, at 2:00 PM via Zoom. The focus of the meeting is to complete and review updates to the newly drafted plan.
The meeting is open to all interested community members.
The Zoom meeting can be accessed by computer using the following link (https://zoom.us/j/95983661783) or by phone (651-372-8299) using the following Meeting ID (959 8366 1783).
Local Hazard Mitigation Plans are part of an effort by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reduce damage from foreseeable natural and human-caused hazards. For more information, please contact Kevin Geiger at [email protected].
The next meeting of the TRORF Board will be on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom Meeting – see log-in information below.
Meeting Agenda:
- Call to Order
- Public Comment
- Approval of February 12, 2020 Minutes (attached)
- Financial update (oral)
- TRORF Strategic Plan draft (draft plan from February and staff-revised Plan attached)
- Other
Log-in Information
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92094089630
Meeting ID: 920 9408 9630
One tap mobile
+14703812552,,92094089630# US (Atlanta)
+16465189805,,92094089630# US (New York)
Dial by your location
+1 646 518 9805 US (New York)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 920 9408 9630
The next meeting of the TRORC Executive Committee will be on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 3:00 pm via Zoom Meeting – see log-in information below.
Meeting Agenda:
- Call to Order; Changes to Agenda
- Public Comment
- Approval of August 12, 2020 Minutes (attached)
- Acceptance of August Financial Reports (attached)
- Approve Draft Investment Policy (previously distributed)
- Updates: FY 20 Audit; Housing Study; Public Service Energy Determination; TRORC Regional Plan publication; Business Grant Program; Regional Energy Coordinator
- September TRORC Board Meeting Review
- Other
- Executive Session, if needed
The next Executive Committee meeting will be October 14, 2020. The date, time and agenda will be posted on www.trorc.org
Log-in Information
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92094089630
Meeting ID: 920 9408 9630
One tap mobile
+14703812552,,92094089630# US (Atlanta)
+16465189805,,92094089630# US (New York)
Dial by your location
+1 646 518 9805 US (New York)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 920 9408 9630
Two Rivers-Ottauquechee RPC Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday September 10, 2020, 9:30AM – 11:00AM
REMOTE MEETING: Under Act 92, this TAC is legally allowed to host electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 situation. This meeting will be conducted through the Zoom remote meeting on-line platform. See the connection information below. If you intend to join the Zoom meeting and have never used Zoom before, we recommend you begin the log-in process well in advance of the meeting to allow time for downloads and connections to occur. Or contact Rita Seto ([email protected] – (802) 281-2927) before the event to walk through a practice session.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/9395784520; Meeting ID: 939 578 4520 CALL-IN: People without a computer or other device can call in from the number below and enter the meeting ID from the phone keypad. 1 (646) 518 9805 and enter Meeting ID: 939 578 4520
Agenda
1. Introductions.
2. Additions to Agenda and Public Comments
3. Annual Chair and Vice Chair election (pt. 2)
4. Approval of July 9 minutes
5. Update on VTrans Statewide Rail and Freight Plans – Dave Pelletier, VTrans
VTrans staff will provide an update on the Statewide Rail and Freight Plans. TAC members are invited to comment on data trends and provide initial ideas for how to improve multimodal freight movement and intercity passenger rail in Vermont.
6. Other business (10 mins)
- VTrans Bike Ped grant applications – September 30, 2020 due.
https://vtrans.vermont.gov/highway/local-projects/bike-ped - VTrans Municipal Highway and Stormwater Mitigation grant applications – Oct. 9, 2020 due.
https://vtrans.vermont.gov/highway/Municipal-Highway-and-Stormwater-Mitigation-Program
Future meeting topics? Next meeting on Thursday November 12, 2020 - VTrans Project Prioritization and Selection Process methodology for this upcoming season
2020-2021 TRORC TAC Meeting Dates:
November 12 / January 14 / March 11
Attachments