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Annual Meeting
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
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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
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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.
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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
September 17, 2020
6 – 8 p.m.
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Under Act 92, this Committee is legally allowed to host electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 situation. If you need accommodations for this meeting, please contact Kevin Geiger at [email protected].
Agenda
- Call to order, any changes to agenda, and introductions– Bruce Martin, Chair
- Approval of TRORC Admin Contract (backdated to 7/1/2020)
- Approval of minutes for 6/18/2020 (attached)
- Approval of LEPC Invoice to close out FY20 Funding
- Approval of treasurer’s report – Brad Salzmann, Treasurer
- Propane Safety and Protocols with Dead River Company – Amy Duda
- Other Business/Upcoming Trainings
- TRORC:
- Update on LEPC Consolidation
- FY21 LEPC Funding
- FY21 EMPG and EMPG-S Funding
- FEMA Funding – BRIC & HMGP
- Vermont Emergency Preparedness Conference – Virtual!
- TRORC:
LEPC12 next meeting – December 17, 2020
For any questions, please contact Kevin Geiger at [email protected].
NOTE: Virtual Meeting
Under Act 92, this Board is legally allowed to host electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 situation. If you need accommodations for this meeting, please contact Peter Gregory at [email protected].
TRORC will hold its Annual Meeting Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Via Zoom (see call-in instructions below)
- Call to Order. Approval of Agenda (Action)
- Public Comments
- Public Hearing – Thetford Town Plan Approval (draft Decision attached)
- Public Hearing Confirmation of Thetford Planning Process
- Action on Approval of Thetford Town Plan and Confirmation of Planning Process
- Speaker, EC Fiber. David Brown from EC Fiber will be with us to describe the organization and its efforts to bring fast connections in the towns they serve. Questions and answers to follow
- Approval of the June Board Minutes (attached)
- Acceptance of the July and August Financial Reports (attached)
- Keys to the Valley housing study. Kevin Geiger will be providing the Board an update on the Three RPC housing study
- Introduction of new TRORC staff member. Geoff Martin
- Executive Director and Commissioner Updates
- Other
Enclosures
NOTE: If you are unable to attend, please notify your town’s other representative so he or she can attend. Thank you!
The next TRORC Board Meeting will be held on October 28, 2020. A full packet and agenda will be sent out to Commissioners in mid-October.
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Hazard Mitigation Planning
The Town of Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield Hazard Mitigation planning meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2020, at 6:00 PM via Zoom. The focus of the meeting will be to draft mitigation strategies for town-identified top hazards.
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/95809260784) or by phone (646-518-9805) using the following Meeting ID (958 0926 0784).
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].
October 8, 2020 | 8:00 to 9:30am
Vermont Kickoff: Brownfield Redevelopment in Vermont
Exciting speakers announced!
James Byrne, Brownfield Coordinator in USEPA Region 1’s Cleanup Grant Program
Kristi Herzer and Kim Caldwell of the State of Vermont Dept. of Env. Conservation (DEC)
Kevin Geiger, Senior Planner of the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC)
Colette Santasieri, Executive Director at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
An introductory overview of Brownfield Redevelopment in Vermont is provided in this kickoff webinar. James Byrne will provide a short presentation of USEPA Region 1’s Brownfield program, with a focus on case studies in Vermont. Kristi and Kim Caldwell will present Vermont’s Brownfield program, state liability scheme, and funding options. Kevin Geiger will provide a short presentation of the TRORC’s Brownfield Assessment Program. Colette Santasieri of NJIT’s Technical Assistance Brownfields (TAB) program will provide information regarding free resources that are available to assist Brownfield redevelopment in Vermont. The workshop will include a roundtable discussion with these experts, moderated by James Snook.
Moderated by: James Snook, BCONE Board of Directors member and creator of Snook Solutions.
Cost:
· BCONE Members – FREE
· Non-Members – FREE
For more information on upcoming BCONE’s events CLICK HERE
On October 8th from 6:30-8:30pm, the Local Solutions and Community Action Team established by Governor Phil Scott invites you to join a virtual COVID-19 recovery discussion to connect with others in Windsor County to:
- Share challenges and ideas for community recovery and resilience as we look ahead to the coming fall/winter months
- Connect to others working to build long-term community and economic resilience
- Meet with a “visiting team” of state, federal, business, and non-profit leaders who will share recovery strategies from across the state and ideas for resources and support
To Register Visit: www.vtrural.org/recovery/windsor
Agenda:
6:30pm – Opening Session
6:40pm – Breakouts (choose which topic is most important to you!)
- Education & Childcare
- Local Food Systems and Food Security
- Housing & Homelessness
- Affordable & Accessible Broadband
8:10pm – Closing Session
All ARE WELCOME. Coming together to discuss recovery strategies and build ongoing resilience is vital and your voice is critical. If you are in need of ASL Interpretation please contact [email protected] by October 6th.
Registration is required: www.vtrural.org/recovery/windsor Once you are registered, you will receive instructions to join via computer, mobile device, or phone.
For assistance with registration contact [email protected] or 802-223-6091.
Recovery Visits are hosted by the Local Support and Community Action Team of the Governor’s Economic Mitigation and Recovery Task Force, in partnership with the Two Rivers Ottauquechee Regional Commission, and produced by the Vermont Council on Rural Development.
The next meeting of the TRORC Executive Committee will be on Wednesday, October 14, 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 September 9, 2020 Minutes (attached)
- Acceptance of September Financial Reports (attached)
- Review FY 20 Audit Report (pending receipt from Auditor)
- Town Dues for FY 22 Discussion (Town Dues List attached)
- Investment Policy Discussion (Draft Board memo attached)
- Project Updates
- October TRORC Board Meeting Review
- Other
- Executive Session, if needed
The next Executive Committee meeting will be November 11, 2020. The date, time and agenda will be posted on www.trorc.org
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Public Notice
Hazard Mitigation Planning
The Town of Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield Hazard Mitigation planning meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 6 p.m. via free conference call. 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 free conference call meeting can be accessed by computer through freeconferencecall.com Access codes: Dial-in number: (978) 990-5000, Access Number: 755483
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].