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Please join us for a new outreach effort to foster a collaborative relationship with the environmental community. A handful of Brownfields staff and ACCD partner will present information about Vermont brownfields program, and we will hear about past or ongoing projects in each region. Topics include liability, the site investigation and remediation process, and funding sources. Questions and open discussion are encouraged throughout. This event is beneficial to realtors, lenders, developers, municipal officials, and anyone curious about brownfields.
Agenda
Welcome/Introductions
Introduction/Overview of Brownfields
• Benefits to Brownfields Redevelopment
• Roles of major stakeholders
Vermont Brownfields Information
• Liability and BRELLA Program
• VTDEC’s Brownfield Assessment and Cleanup Process
• Liability Exemptions for Lenders, RPCs/RDCs, Municipalities
Financial Assistance Opportunities
• VT DEC Brownfields Funding
• ACCD Revolving Loan Fund
• EPA Grants
• Regional Assessment Program
Regional Brownfields Sites
• Success Stories or Lessons Learned
• Current and Upcoming Projects
Questions and Open Discussion
Wrap Up/Closing
To RSVP, please email [email protected]
The next meeting of the TRORC Executive Committee will be on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the TRORC Offices, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Snacks will be available.
Tentative Meeting Agenda:
- Public Comments (5 minutes)
- Approval of the October 10, 2018 Minutes (enclosed)
- Acceptance of the October Financial Reports (enclosed)
- TRORC Strategic Plan update discussion
- Regional Plan Update discussion
- Funding TRORF from TRORC reserves (Proposal to be distributed)
- Regional (Bi-state) Housing Study (possible use of TRORC reserves)
- TRORC Investment Policy discussion (TRORC draft and local example enclosed)
- Project and staffing updates
- December Full Board Meeting agenda review
- Executive Session (if needed)
- Other
If any person needs accommodation to participate in this meeting, please call Peter Gregory at 802-457-3188.
The next Executive Committee meeting will be on December 12, 2018. The date, time, location and agenda will be posted on www.trorc.org
Vermont Energy and Climate Action Conference – December 1st: Do you want to help Vermonters lower their energy bills? Help mobilize Vermont to make bold progress on climate? Come join us at the 11th annual Community Energy and Climate Action Conference! Panels, networking, and discussions will focus on empowering Vermonters to take the lead on climate and energy issues. Workshops will explore a wide range of topics, from The Path to a Green Transportation System, Making Solar Accessible to Vermonters with Low Incomes, Using Digital Tools to Reach the Public, Beneficial Electrification, and many more. We will have two keynote speakers, including Bill McKibben and Michael Shank. Bill McKibben is a world-renowned author, environmental activist, and founder of 350.org, the first planet-wide, grassroots climate change movement. Michael Shank, Ph.D., is the Communications Director for the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network.
Held on December 1st at the Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT from 9:00am – 4:30pm, this is one event you won’t want to miss!
Register Today and find out more info by visiting: www.regonline.com/VTEnergy2018
Vermont Community Development Association’s Fall Conference
Workforce Development: Community-Based Strategies
Many Vermont businesses, agencies, organizations, and communities are actively exploring strategies at all levels to support Vermont’s workforce. Join VCDA on December 5th in White River Junction to:
- Learn about Vermont’s workforce today: What are the challenges and opportunities in ensuring a new generation can work to build tomorrow’s economy?
- Hear about key statewide workforce development initiatives and how your community can connect and partner.
- Engage in discussions on practical strategies and community case studies around fostering a workforce-friendly community— including housing, transportation, childcare, and advancing training and career development.
When it comes to supporting, growing, and training the Vermont workforce, we all have a role to play—join us to learn practical community-based strategies for how your town can lead!
Complete Registration packet will follow soon.
For more information contact Theresa Bachand at 802-229-9111 or [email protected]
For a copy of the agenda, click here:Executive Committee Agenda 12-5-18
A copy of the agenda can be found here: TRORC Board Meeting Agenda 12-19-18
- Call to order – Mark Warner, Chair
- Introductions
- Approval of minutes for 6/21/2018 (attached). The 10/18/18 meeting had no quorum, so those minutes do not need to be approved.
- Action on funding request for TRORC invoice of $2,000.
- Action on additional LEPC funding allotment – Kevin Geiger, Secretary
- Treasurer’s report – John Durkee, Treasurer
- Local Emergency Management Plan (LEMP) Training and Writing Workshop – Rich Cogliano, VEM
- Other Business/Upcoming Trainings – members
**please RSVP to Kevin Geiger ([email protected]) so enough food can be bought**
LEPC12 Next meeting – February 21, 2018 at Bethel Town Hall
For a copy of the agenda, please click here: Executive Committee Agenda 1-15-19
A copy of the agenda can be found here: TRORC Board Meeting Agenda 1-23-19
Due to winter weather, the February 13, 2019 Executive Committee meeting has been postponed to a date to be determined.
Click here for a copy of the agenda: Executive Committee Agenda 2-13-19