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There are a broad range of activities that Conservation Commissions can engage in, from stewarding town owned land to advising on land use planning to developing educational programs and volunteer opportunities. With all these options, it can be overwhelming and it requires careful planning to help a Conservation Commission move forward. Sometimes commissions need to take a fresh look at what they’re doing and make small adjustments to get the group on the same page or get more people involved. Last year the Association of Vermont Conservation Commissions partnered with the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department to produce a new version of the Conservation Commission Handbook as a reference for commissions to use. This webinar will provide ideas for reinvigorating your commission including outreach, strategic planning and the basics that make Conservation Commission an awesome volunteer opportunity
Presenters:
- Jens Hilke, Conservation Planner, VT Fish & Wildlife Department
Repeat sessions of this webinar will be offered on the following two dates:
- Session 1: Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 11:00am-12:00pm. REGISTER HERE
- Session 2: Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 3:00pm-4:00pm. REGISTER HERE
Proposed Agenda
- Call to Order/Approval of Agenda/Introductions/Public Comment on items not on the Agenda – 6:30 p.m.
- Public Hearing. Proposed Tunbridge Town Plan review and Tunbridge Confirmation
- Public Hearing. Tunbridge Determination of Energy Compliance
- Tunbridge Town Plan Approval, Tunbridge Confirmation of Planning Effort, Determination of Energy Compliance – Action. (Draft Decisions attached)
- Acceptance of the December and January Financial Reports (attached)
- Approval of TRORC Board Minutes from December 15, 2021 (attached)
- Staff Presentation of the Climate Action Plan (CAP) and Comprehensive Energy Plan (CEP). Links to these two state plans:
https://climatechange.vermont.gov/sites/climatecouncilsandbox/files/2021-12/Initial%20Climate%20Action%20Plan%20-%20Final%20-%2012-1-21.pdf
https://publicservice.vermont.gov/sites/dps/files/documents/2022VermontComprehensiveEnergyPlan_0.pdf - Staff presentation on draft TRORC Communications and Outreach Plan
- Staff/Commissioner Updates
- Commissioner Items
- Legislative Updates
- Other
- Adjournment – 8:00 p.m.
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 is scheduled for March 23, 2022. A full packet and agenda will be sent out to Commissioners in mid-March.
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Agenda
- Introductions.
- Additions to Agenda and Public Comments
- Approval of November 10 minutes
- VTrans General Fund Bridge Program Proposal – Kevin Marshia, VTrans (30 mins)
As a result of Congress passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), they established a General Fund Bridge Program. Kevin will present on VTran’s proposal on bridge funding. - Recap of the 2020 Project Prioritization on the State and Town Highway Bridge capital program. – Rita (40 mins)
Rita will refresh the TAC on our bridge list from 2020 and discuss what the schedule/next steps for the upcoming Vermont Project Selection and Prioritization Process (VPSP2) that focuses on structures. - VTrans US Route 4 Corridor Study – Matthew Arancio, VTrans (15 mins)
Matt will provide a brief overview of the anticipated upcoming corridor study for US Route 4 (Hartford to Woodstock). - Other business (10 mins)
• Grants in Aid Ditching Grants FY23 – due Sept. 30, 2022
• Grants in Aid Equipment Grant – due June 30, 2022
• DEC MRGP REI Annual Report – due April 1, 2022
• VTrans District Annual Class 2 Paving and Structures Grant – due April 15, 2022
Future meeting topics? Next meeting on Thursday May 12, 2022
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources is providing . Apply by April 15, 2022 to be considered for the first round of funding.
The eligibility requirements include:
- A failed or inadequate drinking water or wastewater system
- Residential property owners who own and reside on the property
- Single units or owner-occupied multi-family homes, up to four units
- Households earning up to $120,000 per year
For those with accessibility needs, the Agency has a dedicated staff member who can help fill out the application at no cost to those who request this additional assistance.
Join State of Vermont Accessible Assistance Specialists on Friday, March 18, 2022 from 12:00-1:00 pm for a webinar on Microsoft Teams | (https://bit.ly/3Hm57mL) or Call In/Audio Only at 802-828-7667, Phone Conference ID: 361 521 6# to learn more about the Healthy Homes Initiative On-Site program, the application, and award process.
For full details, go to
https://anr.vermont.gov/content/funding-install-or-replace-water-or-wastewater-systems
The online application can be found here:
application instructions can be found here
https://anr.vermont.gov/sites/anr/files/ARPA%20HH%20Onsite%20App%20Instructions.pdf
Topic: TRORC Executive Committee Mtg
Time: Apr 13, 2022 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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