On December 19, 2016 the East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. at the town office building. Prior to the meeting, at 6:00 p.m. the Selectboard and the East Montpelier Fire District #1 Prudential Committee will hold a public hearing on the Plan of Merger to merge the fire district with the town.
Notice of Public Hearings on Merger of EM Fire District with Town
December 19, 2016 SB Agenda
December 19, 2016 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
Plan of Merger for EM Fire District with Town
2015 Public Transit Route Performance Review Final
2017 Town Meeting Green Mountain Transit Materials
FY2016 GMT US 2 Commuter Ridership
KHL Report for 2017 EM Town Meeting
KHL Index East Montpelier 2017
FY2018 Montpelier Senior Activity Center Appropriation Request
FY2018 Draft Capital Budget Plan
FY2018 Funding Request Worksheet
FY2018 Funding Request Study Committee Report
FY2016 Audit
FY2016 Management Communication Letter
Sullivan Powers FY2017 External Audit Proposal
FY2018 Preliminary Budget
2017 Draft Town Mtg Warning
Conservation Fund Advisory Committee Recommendation for FY2018 Conservation Fund Appropriation
December 12, 2016 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a special meeting on December 12, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the Calais Town Office, 3120 Pekin Brook Road. This is a joint meeting with the Calais Selectboard to continue review of the FY2018 East Montpelier Fire Department budget request.
December 12, 2016 Selectboard Agenda
Documents of Interest:
Proposed FY2018 EMFD Ambulance Budget
Proposed FY2018 EMFD Fire Services Budget
Proposed FY2018 EMFD Budget Breakdown
EMFD Staffing Projection
FY2017-27 EMFD Capital Plan
FY2016 EMFD Draft External Audit
December 1 & 5, 2016 Selectboard Meetings
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a special joint meeting with the Town of Calais Selectboard on December 1, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the Emergency Services Facility (the new fire station; 54 Village Acres). This purpose of this meeting is to receive the proposed FY2018 operating budget request from the East Montpelier Fire Department along with an updated capital plan for use of the EMFD capital reserve fund.
December 1, 2016 Selectboard Agenda
On December 5, 2016 the Selectboard will hold a regular meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the municipal office building. This meeting will include a joint session with the Town of Calais Selectboard to discuss the EMFD FY2018 budget request and capital plan.
December 5, 2016 Selectboard Agenda
December 5, 2016 Selectboard Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
Proposed FY2018 EMFD Ambulance Budget
Proposed FY2018 EMFD Fire Services Budget
Proposed FY2018 EMFD Budget Breakdown
EMFD Staffing Projection
FY2017-27 EMFD Capital Plan
FY2016 EMFD Draft External Audit
Preliminary FY2018 East Montpelier Budget
Draft 2017 Town Meeting Warning
2016 General Election Results
The 2016 General Election was held on November 8th. You can see the East Montpelier results below:
EM 2016 General Election Results
Please contact Town Clerk CJ Flynn, 223-3313 x 201 or eastmonttct@comcast.net, if you have questions about the results or for general election information.
You can see all the Vermont election results, statewide and town-by-town, at the VT Secretary of State’s election results webpage:
Vermont 2016 General Election Results
Traffic Ordinance Amendments Adopted
On October 3, 2016 the East Montpelier Selectboard adopted a number of amendments to the East Montpelier Traffic Ordinance.
Notice of EM Traffic Ordinance Amendments
EM Traffic Ordinance as Amended October 3, 2016
Town of East Montpelier citizens may petition for a town vote on the question of disapproving the amendments. The petition must be signed by not less than 5% of the qualified voters of the Town of East Montpelier and submitted to the Town Clerk at the Municipal Building no later than 5:00 p.m. November 16, 2016. Absent such a petition, the ordinance will take effect December 2, 2016.
November 21, 2016 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on November 21, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at the Emergency Services Facility (the new fire station; 54 Village Acres).
November 21, 2016 SB Agenda
November 21, 2016 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
Proposed Schedule for EM Fire District Merger with Town
Proposed Plan for EM Fire District Merger with Town
Draft EM Land Conservation Summit Notes
Gully Jumpers 2016-17 Winter Town Road Use Request
Murray Road Culvert Project Preliminary Plans
Update on Guardrail Issue for Murray Road Culvert Project
Notice of Removal & Repair of North Montpelier Historic Marker
November 7, 2016 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on November 7, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building. As part of this meeting, the board will hold a joint meeting with the East Montpelier Fire District #1 Prudential Committee starting at 8:30 p.m.
November 7, 2016 Selectboard Agenda
November 7, 2016 Selectboard Annotated Agenda
November 7, 2016 EM Fire District Agenda
Documents of Interest:
2016 CVSWMD Hearing Notice & Proposed Charter Amendments
Murray Road Culvert Project Guardrail Issue
Murray Road Culvert Project Timber Rail Layout
Murray Road Culvert Project Preliminary Plans
2016 Downstreet Proposal for EM Down Payment Assistance Program
EM Housing Data Profile
2016 EMFD Truck Replacement Proposal
Proposed Schedule for EM Fire District Merger with Town
Proposed Plan for EM Fire District Merger with Town
November 8, 2016 General Election
The long-awaited general election will be held November 8, 2016. East Montpelier voting will be conducted at the EM Elementary School, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Early & absentee balloting is underway. For more information on voting and voter registration, please contact EM Town Clerk CJ Flynn, 223-3313×201 or eastmonttct@comcast.net
2016 EM General Election Warning
2016 EM General Election Sample Ballot
EM Voter Checklist as of September 30, 2016
VT Secretary of State Jim Condos has provided the following information:
Our office has worked hard to make it simple and easy to register to vote. Eligible Vermonters can register to vote by mail, at their local town clerk’s office, or online at: Register to Vote Online. Remember, the deadline to register to vote is November 2nd.
We also offer a generous early/absentee voting program. We understand that not everyone can take time away from their jobs or families to vote on November 8th. These busy Vermonters can now go
online to their “My Voter Page” to request an absentee ballot: My Voter Page. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is November 7th and all ballots must be returned to the Town Clerk by 7pm on Election Day.
Our office even produced our first video to help encourage more Vermonters to get involved in this election: Secretary of State YouTube Video on Voter Registration
East Montpelier Seeking Road Foreman
The Town of East Montpelier is seeking applications for its road foreman position, the leader of the highway department. After many years of exemplary service, East Montpelier Road Foreman Mike Garand is aiming to retire, at least from full-time duty, as of July 1, 2017. The town intends to hire a prospective foreman with a start date around January 1, 2017, to allow a six-month probationary period to work/train under Mr. Garand.
EM Road Foreman Position Notice
EM Road Foreman Job Description
EM Personnel Policy
EM CDL Drug & Alcohol Policy
For consideration, submit a cover letter, resume detailing work history, and three references by 5:00 p.m., Friday, November 4, 2016 to:
Town of East Montpelier
Attn: Bruce Johnson
PO Box 157
East Montpelier, VT 05651
East Montpelier is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Public Input Wanted on EM Village Zoning Concepts
Did you miss the East Montpelier Village Planning Open House on October 20, 2016 up at EMES? The Planning Commission is working on a Master Plan that creates a vision for a vibrant Village with homes, shops, restaurants, offices and open space. Currently, the Planning Commission is seeking public input on the general location, types of land uses and relative densities that would guide the development of new Village zoning to implement this vision. Please review the maps along with the other Open House documents in the materials packet below and provide the Planning Commission your opinions on the feedback questionnaire. Comments are requested by October 28, 2016.
Documents of Interest:
EM Village Master Plan October 20th Open House Materials
EM Village Master Plan October 20th Open House Feedback Questionnaire
For more on the EM Village master plan development, please see: East Montpelier Village
October 20, 2016 EM Village Planning Open House
What should East Montpelier Village look like in the future? How do we make it a vibrant and interesting place? East Montpelier Elementary School students are engaging with these real questions about our community at the same time that the town Planning Commission is doing so. EMES and the Planning Commission will showcase their respective ideas at an Open House at the school on October 20th. Stop by the school gym anytime between 6:30 to 8:00 pm to see the student projects and provide feedback on the Planning Commission’s ideas and work to date. Refreshments will be served.
The Planning Commission is working on a Master Plan that creates a vision for a vibrant Village with homes, shops, restaurants, offices and open space. Currently, the Planning Commission is seeking public input on the general location, types of land uses and relative densities that would guide the development of new Village zoning to implement this vision. Please review the maps and other displays at the Open House and provide the Planning Commission your feedback.
Documents of Interest:
EM Village Master Plan October 20th Open House Materials
EM Village Master Plan October 20th Open House Feedback Questionnaire
For more on the EM Village master plan development, please see: East Montpelier Village
October 17, 2016 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting October 17, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
October 17, 2016 SB Agenda
October 17, 2016 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
Draft EM Land Conservation Summit Notes
2017 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Plan Options
2017 MVP Health Plan Options
Town Plan Goals & Actions (Selectboard Highlights)
October 10, 2016 Land Conservation Summit & Selectboard Meeting
On October 10, 2016 the East Montpelier Selectboard will host, and a professional facilitator will guide, a wide-ranging discussion on the future direction of the town’s land conservation program. Participants will include representatives from state and community housing agencies, land conservation organizations, and trails groups, along with numerous town board and committee members. Please consider participating in this important discussion. Join us at 7:00 p.m. in the public room of the Emergency Services Facility (the new fire station; 54 Village Acres). Refreshments will be served!
October 10, 2016 Land Conservation Summit
2016 EM Protected & Public Lands Map
Land Conservation Fund Supported Projects Summary Updated October 2016
Properties with Conserved Development Rights Updated October 2016
2016 Land Conservation Summit Packet
You can see more on the history of the East Montpelier land conservation efforts on the Conservation Fund Advisory Committee’s web page: Conservation Fund Advisory Committee
Prior to the Land Conservation Summit, the Selectboard will hold a short special meeting starting at 6:30 p.m., also at the Emergency Services Facility.
October 10, 2016 Selectboard Agenda
Draft Selectboard Response Memo to Charter Committee
Draft Road Foreman Position Advertisement
Draft Road Foreman Job Description
October 3, 2016 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on October 3, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building. Prior to the meeting, at 6:00 p.m. the board will conduct a site visit along Lyle Young Road approximately 0.6 miles from the Dodge Road intersection to inspect a culvert. Please be sure to join the board October 10, 2016 for the Land Conservation Summit, to be held at the Emergency Services Facility (the new fire station; 54 Village Acres) starting at 7:00 p.m.
October 3, 2016 Selectboard Agenda
October 3, 2016 Selectboard Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
2016-17 Draft Winter Roads Policy
East Montpelier Traffic Ordinance with Proposed Amendments
October 10, 2016 Land Conservation Summit
September 27, 2016 Charter Committee Letter to Selectboard
Chase & Chase Surveying Agreement for Quaker Road Culvert Project
WEC Powder Horn Glen Road Permit Application
VLCT Draft 2017 Municipal Policy
Welcome New Town Clerk CJ Flynn
On September 7, 2016 the East Montpelier Selectboard appointed CJ Flynn, an ardent community volunteer, as the town’s new town clerk, replacing the recently-resigned Terri Conti. As an appointee, CJ’s term will expire on 2017 Town Meeting Day, March 7, 2017. The final year on Terri’s original 3-year term will be up for election on that date.
CJ is already on the job to a limited degree. He’ll be in the office on a normal schedule as of September 22nd after he finishes up with his commitment to his current job.
Welcome Aboard, CJ!
October 4, 2016 DRB Meeting
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the East Montpelier Development Review Board has canceled its scheduled meeting on September 6, 2016. The next DRB meeting will be held October 4, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the town office building. The Demers hearing scheduled for September 6th will be heard on October 4th.
September 6, 2016 DRB Warning
October 4, 2016 DRB Warning
October 4, 2016 DRB Agenda
Documents of Interest:
16-038 Demers Application
16-038 Demers Project Review Sheet
16-038 Demers VTrans Letter of Intent
16-047 Bragg Application
Upcoming Community Events
East Montpelier will be holding a number of community events in October. We hope you’ll consider participating in the two upcoming forums on town issues: October 10th to discuss and start to frame the town’s future land conservation program; and, on October 20th, another opportunity to review and provide feedback on the East Montpelier Village Master Plan development.
Land Conservation Summit
On October 10, 2016 the East Montpelier Selectboard will host, and a professional facilitator will guide, a wide-ranging discussion on the future direction of the town’s land conservation program. Participants will include representatives from state and community housing agencies, land conservation organizations, and trails groups, along with numerous town board and committee members. Please consider participating in this important discussion. Join us at 7:00 p.m. in the public room of the Emergency Services Facility (the new fire station; 54 Village Acres). Refreshments will be served!
October 10, 2016 Land Conservation Summit
Village Planning Community Event
On October 20, 2016, from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., the East Montpelier Planning Commission will hold a second community outreach event as it continues the development process for the East Montpelier Village Master Plan. The event will be held at the East Montpelier Elementary School. The intent is to get additional public input/feedback on zoning concepts for the master plan. Refreshments will be served!
September 19, 2016 Selectboard Public Forum & Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a public forum on the EM Village sidewalk project on September 19, 2016, 6:00 p.m. at the Emergency Services Facility (the new fire station; 54 Village Acres). Immediately following the conclusion of the forum or at 7:00 p.m., the Selectboard will hold a regular meeting, also at the ESF.
EM Village Sidewalk Project Forum Notice
September 19, 2016 Selectboard Agenda
September 19, 2016 Selectboard Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
EM Village Sidewalk Project Plans September 2016
September 2016 Public Forum Powerpoint Presentation
September 2016 EM Sidewalk Plan Sheets
July 7, 2016 Letter to Selectboard from VHCB’s Gus Seelig
Conservation Fund Advisory Committee’s Recommendation on Fairmont Dairy Project
Fairmont Dairy Application for Use of Conservation Fund
VLCT Letter on Health Insurance Advisory Services Program
VLCT Brochure on Health Insurance Advisory Services Program
Town Clerk Vacancy
Due to the recent resignation of Town Clerk Terri Conti, the East Montpelier Selectboard is seeking candidates to fill the clerk position for a term through 2017 Town Meeting, March 7, 2017. This is an elected office with a 3-year term which was due to expire on March 6, 2018. There will be an election at 2017 Town Meeting for the remaining year on the current term.
Interested candidates must be legally qualified voters of East Montpelier.
The town clerk position is a challenging, multi-faceted, high-profile town government position. Hours, salary and benefits are negotiable.
Please direct all questions and expressions of interest in the vacancy to Town Administrator Bruce Johnson at:
P.O. Box 157, East Montpelier, VT 05651
(802) 223-3313 x 204
(802) 223-4467 (fax)
eastmontadmin@comcast.net
The Selectboard will begin the consideration of qualified applicants at its August 29, 2016 meeting. To minimize disruption to town services, we would like to make the appointment of a new clerk quickly with a potential start date as early as September 2, 2016.
Town Clerk Terri Conti Resigns
It is with sadness that we announce the resignation of Terri Conti as East Montpelier Town Clerk, effective September 1, 2016.
In Terri’s words:
It is with deep regret that I submit my resignation as Town Clerk to be effective September 1, 2016. I feel that due to my continuing health issues, I am no longer able to carry out and fulfill the duties as Town Clerk. This decision comes after much consideration, especially for a position that I love for a town that I love.
The Selectboard accepted Terri’s resignation at its August 15th meeting. There will be an announcement regarding the process for filling the vacancy posted in the near future.
On Wednesday, August 31, 2016 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. we will be holding an open house at the town office building to thank Terri for her years of service both as Town Clerk for the last 10 1/2 years and, for the preceding 4 years, as assistant clerk under Sylvia Tosi. Please join us in offering thanks and well wishes to Terri in her future endeavors.
August 29, 2016 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a special meeting on August 29, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
SB Agenda August 29, 2016
SB Annotated Agenda August 29, 2016
Documents of Interest:
Current Kaiman Jacobs Road Access Permit
2016 EM VSP Contract, Second Term
2017 VLCT Draft Municipal Policy
500 kW Solar Array Proposed for EM Village Property
BDE East Montpelier Lazar Solar, LLC, has submitted an application to the VT Public Service Board for a Certificate of Public Good for a 500 kW group net-metered solar array on property owned by the Cassani family located across US Rte. 2 from the East Montpelier Home Center on the south end of East Montpelier Village. Both the East Montpelier Planning Commission and Selectboard will be reviewing the application at upcoming meetings to determine the level of official town involvement in the application proceedings. The issue is on the PC agenda for its January 7th meeting, 7 p.m. at the town office.
Application Documents:
Application
Crary Affidavit
Crary Testimony
Exhibit BDE-AC-1 Crary Resume
Exhibit BDE-AC-2 NR Memo
Exhibit BDE-AC-3 Stormwater Memo
Exhibit BDE-AK-1 Kimball Resume
Exhibit BDE-AK-2 One Line
Exhibit BDE-AK-3 Fast Track
Exhibit BDE-AT-1 Thomas Resume
Exhibit BDE-AT-2 Site Plans
Exhibit BDE-AT-3 – Equipment
Exhibit BDE-AT-4 Town Plan
Exhibit BDE-AT-5 Regional Plan
Exhibit BDE-AT-6 45 Day Notice
Exhibit BDE-AT-7 Aesthetic Report
Kimball Affidavit
Kimball Testimony
Thomas Affidavit
Thomas Testimony
Post-application Documents:
Revised PSB Comment Deadline
Sances Notice of Appearance and Motion to Intervene
BDE Opposition to Sances Motion to Intervene
East Montpelier Planning Commission Motion to Intervene
CVRPC Finding of No Substantial Regional Impact
East Montpelier Selectboard Letter
VT Department of Public Service Comments
East Montpelier Planning Commission Letter
BDE Notice to PSB of Negotiations
Sances Motion of Objection
BDE Response to East Montpelier Planning Commission Comments
East Montpelier Planning Commission March 17, 2016 Letter
BDE March 24, 2016 Letter
East Montpelier Planning Commission April 14, 2016 Letter
Sances April 29, 2016 Letter
Cassani April 30, 2016 Letter
BDE May 9, 2016 Filing
VT Department of Public Service Counsel Change
Cassani Subdivision Documents:
Cassani 2003 Subdivision
Cassani 2003 Subdivision Covenants
Cassani 2003 Subdivision Plat
Cassani 2003 Subdivision Septic Plan
Public Input Wanted on EM Village Planning Concepts
Did you miss the East Montpelier Village Planning Open House on July 21, 2016? The Planning Commission still wants your input! Please review the materials from the open house and send us your feedback on the answer sheet provided. Comments are requested by August 9, 2016.
July 21, 2016 EM Village Master Plan Open House Materials
July 21, 2016 EM Village Master Plan Open House Answer Sheet
August 15, 2016 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on August 15, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
August 15, 2016 SB Agenda
August 15, 2016 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
2016 Draft Traffic Ordinance
Town Plan Goals & Actions (Selectboard Highlights)
EM Fire District July 2016 Materials
August 1, 2016 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on August 1, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
August 1, 2016 SB Agenda
August 1, 2016 SB Annotated Agenda
The first agenda item is a presentation by property owner Ellery Packard and Stephen Reynes, his attorney, regarding long-term issues revolving around the development of Pine Ridge Road and the erosion along the north end of the road, above the Winooski River, that affects Mr. Packard’s lots. Mr. Packard has submitted a packet of exhibits reflecting the issues:
2016 Packard Table of Contents
2016 Packard Exhibit 1
2016 Packard Exhibit 1 A76 Standards
2016 Packard Exhibit 2
2016 Packard Exhibit 3
2016 Packard Exhibit 4
2016 Packard Exhibit 5
2016 Packard Exhibit 6
2016 Packard Exhibit 7
2016 Packard Exhibit 8
2016 Packard Exhibit 9
2016 Packard Exhibit 10
2016 Packard Exhibit 11
2016 Packard Exhibit 12
2016 Packard Exhibit 13
2016 Packard Exhibit 14
2016 Packard Exhibit 15
2016 Packard Exhibit 16
2016 Packard Exhibit 17
2016 Packard Exhibit 18
2016 Packard Exhibit 19
2016 Packard Exhibit 20
2016 Packard Exhibit 21
2016 Packard Exhibit 22
2016 Packard Exhibit 23
2016 Packard Exhibit 24
2016 Packard Exhibit 25
2016 Packard Exhibit 26
2016 Packard Site Map
Other Documents of Interest:
Central Vermont Regional Plan
Setting Tax Rate FY2017 Worksheet
FY2017 East Montpelier Education Tax Rates
Preliminary 2016 Grand List 411 Form
Homestead Late Filing Penalty Statute
August 2, 2016 DRB Meeting
The East Montpelier Development Review Board will hold a meeting on August 2, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the town office building.
August 2, 2016 DRB Warning
August 2, 2016 DRB Agenda
Documents of Interest:
16-033 Wells Subdivision Application
16-033 Wells Subdivision Plat
East Montpelier Acres LLC Sketch Plan
Updated East Montpelier Acres LLC Concept Plan
East Montpelier Acres LLC Draft Project Description
16-001 OVWS Approved Tipi Location
16-001 OVWS Proposed Tipi Change of Location
July 21, 2016 Village Planning Open House
The East Montpelier Planning Commission will host a Village Planning Open House on Thursday, July 21, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the public room of the Emergency Services Facility (the new fire station). This event is an opportunity for the public to review progress and provide feedback as the PC continues its work on the development of an East Montpelier Village Master Plan. Refreshments will be available. A short Planning Commission meeting will follow the conclusion of the community event.
July 21, 2016 Village Planning Open House Notice
July 21, 2016 PC Agenda
You can view a variety of documents for the master plan project (under the “2016 Municipal Planning Grant” heading) and a whole lot more on EM Village here:
July 11, 2016 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a special “regular” meeting on July 11, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building. This is the only regular meeting in July, replacing the regularly-scheduled July 4th and 18th dates.
July 11, 2016 SB Agenda
July 11, 2016 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
2017 CAI Tax Map Services Agreement
FY2017 CAI GIS Maintenance Agreement
2016 Draft Traffic Ordinance
Preliminary Setting Tax Rate FY17 Worksheet
July 7 2016 VHCB Letter to Selectboard
2016 Treasurer Financial Management Questionnaire
July 12, 2016 DRB Meeting
The East Montpelier Development Review Board will hold a meeting on July 12, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the town office building.
July 12, 2016 DRB Warning
July 12, 2016 DRB Agenda
Documents of Interest:
16-027 Holmes Application
16-028 Friedland Application
June 20, 2016 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Monday, June 20, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
June 20, 2016 SB Agenda
June 20, 2016 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
Conservation Fund Advisory Comm Recommendation for 2016 Fairmont Farms VLT Project
Fairmont Farms VLT Project Application for EM Conservation Funds
Draft Tax Collection Policy: Small Amounts Due From Taxpayers
Draft Investment Policy
Draft Tax Collection Policy: Small Credits Owed to Taxpayers
EM Fund Balance Policy
Engagement Letter for Village Sidewalk Project Legal Services
June 20, 2016 Treasurer Report
2015 VLCT Annual Report
2016 Central VT Cycling Tour
FY2017 VTrans County Road Paving Agreement
2016 Warrant to Impound Unlicensed Dogs
Listers Notice to Taxpayers
On June 2, 2016 the East Montpelier Board of Listers lodged the 2016 Grand List with the Town Clerk.
2016 Listers Notice to Taxpayers
The Grand List contains the listing of all taxable properties in the town along with the current assessment of each property. The lodging of this list opens a two-week window in which taxpayers can grieve their current property assessment. Taxpayers whose assessment changed during the past year will receive direct notice of the change and right to grieve. All taxpayers, however, have the right to grieve during this period.
32 V.S.A. §4111(g) reads as follows:
A person who feels aggrieved by the action of the listers and desires to be heard by them, shall, on or before the day of the grievance meeting, file with them his objections in writing and may appear at such grievance meeting in person or by his agents or attorneys. Upon the hearing of such grievance the parties thereto may submit such documentary or sworn evidence as shall be pertinent thereto.
The grievance hearing will be held on June 16, 2016 at the East Montpelier Town Office from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Grievances can be submitted in writing to the listers on or before the date of the grievance hearing. You may call (223-3313) or come into the East Montpelier Town Office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:00 a.m. to noon on Friday to make an appointment to present your grievance in person.
For more information, please see the State of Vermont handbook on the tax appeal process:
June 6, 2016 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on June 6, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
June 6, 2016 SB Agenda
June 6, 2016 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
June 6, 2016 SB Proposed Appointments
FY2017 VTrans Quaker Rd Culvert Agreement
Conservation Fund Advisory Comm Recommendation for 2016 Fairmont Farms VLT Project
Fairmont Farms VLT Project Application for EM Conservation Funds
March 2016 VT State Police Report
2016 Draft EM Town Meeting Minutes
External link to the webpage for the planned Eat More Kale Festival at Morse Farm on June 25, 2016:
Eat More Kale Festival
June 7, 2016 DRB Meeting
The East Montpelier Development Review Board will hold a meeting Tuesday, June 7, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the town office building. Immediately prior to the meeting, at 6:30 p.m. the DRB will conduct a site visit at 2295 Brazier Road. The DRB meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible following the conclusion of the site visit, whichever comes later.
June 7, 2016 DRB Warning
June 7, 2016 DRB Agenda
Documents of Interest:
16-023 Stoufer Application
16-023 Stoufer Additional Sketches
2015/16 Property Tax Information
At its August 3, 2015 meeting, the East Montpelier Selectboard set the property tax rates for the period July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 as follows:
- Resident (homestead) tax rate: 2.5579; up 0.1937 (8.19%) from last year
- Non-resident tax rate: 2.2134; up 0.1170 (5.58%) from last year
Tax bills were sent in late August. If you haven’t received your property tax bill or have questions about payments, please contact Town Treasurer Don Welch at (802) 223-3313×207 or eastmonttr@comcast.net.
The first installment was due by 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 16, 2015.
The second installment will be due by 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2016. Payments must be received (postmark is not sufficient) by 5:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office Building, 40 Kelton Road, on the due date.
The Town of East Montpelier now offers two programs for electronic payment of taxes: our direct debit program and a payment portal for credit & debit cards along with eChecks.
Noble Pay Portal
2015 Grand List (a search box will appear by typing, at the same time, the “Control” & “F” keys)
2015 East Montpelier Grand List
2015 East Montpelier Tax Exempt Properties
2015 East Montpelier State-owned Properties
May 16, 2016 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on May 16, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
May 16, 2016 SB Agenda
May 16, 2016 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
VLCT Northeast Delta Dental Memo
FY17 VLCT Northeast Delta Dental Rates
FY17 VLCT Northeast Delta Dental Group Benefits
Northeast Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier Flyer
VT Land Trust Drake Road Conservation Project
Murray Road Culvert Design Survey Contract
EM Park ‘n Ride Facility Permit
FY2016 Sullivan Powers External Audit Agreement
May 17, 2016 DRB Site Visit & Meeting
The East Montpelier Development Review Board will conduct a site visit at 174 Coburn Road on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 6:30 p.m. The board will then reconvene the Orchard Valley Waldorf School hearing (Application #16-010) at the town office building immediately following the conclusion of the site visit or at 7:00 p.m., whichever is later.
May 3, 2016 DRB Warning
May 17, 2016 DRB Agenda
Documents of Interest:
16-010 Orchard Valley Waldorf School Application
16-010 OVWS Application Amendment
16-010 OVWS Stone Submission
16-010 OVWS Van Den Berg Submission
16-010 OVWS Richards Submission
May 3, 2016 DRB Meeting
The East Montpelier Development Review Board will hold a meeting May 3, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the town office building.
May 3, 2016 DRB Warning
May 3, 2016 DRB Agenda
Documents of Interest:
16-005 Onne Application
16-007 Town of EM Application
16-007 Town of EM Park ‘n Ride Facility Plans
16-007 Town of EM Park ‘n Ride Facility Plan (one page version)
16-010 Orchard Valley Waldorf School Application
May 2, 2016 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on May 2, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
May 2, 2016 SB Agenda
May 2, 2016 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
2016 rbTech IT Agreement
FY2017 ESRI Quote
Help Free Treasurer Welch!
East Montpelier Treasurer Don Welch is participating in the Lock-Up fundraising program to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. On April 13th he was “arrested”, thrown behind bars, and… safely returned to his family after sufficient bail was raised. Don’s donation page will remain active for another three months if you are interested in supporting his effort. To the best of our knowledge, his freedom is no longer at stake.
Treasurer Welch’s Jailbird Poster
Treasurer Welch’s Webpage for Donations
The town, of course, is not associated with MDA in any way and is not soliciting donations to MDA for any purpose other than to support Treasurer Welch in his effort to raise funds for the organization. Please use your own judgment in determining whether to participate in this fundraising program.
April 11, 2016 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a “special” (essentially this is a regular meeting shifted to a off-schedule date) meeting on April 11, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
April 11, 2016 SB Agenda
April 11, 2016 SB Annotated Agenda
SB Apr-Sept 2016 Meeting Schedule Notice
Documents of Interest:
2016 Standards EM Certification of Compliance
FY2017 EM Annual Highway Financial Plan
Draft EM Contingency Reserve Fund Policy
Draft EM Fraud Prevention Policy
Draft EM Investment Policy
Draft EM Journal Entry Policy
EM Park ‘n Ride Facility DRB Application
EM Park ‘n Ride Facility Final Plan Set
Burrell Roofing ESF Flashing Proposal
2016 Roadside Mowing Bid
The Town of East Montpelier is requesting bids for 2016 roadside mowing services.
2016 Roadside Mowing Bid Notice
2016 Roadside Mowing Bid Documents
Bids are due no later than 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2016.
2016 Town Meeting Election Results
2016 Town Meeting Day Town & School District Election Results
2016 Town Meeting Day U-32 School District Election Results
2016 Town Meeting Day Presidential Primary Results
Thank you to all who attended Town Meeting &/or voted in the Australian Ballot portion of the proceedings. Special thanks to Colin McCaffrey for his double duty of sound management and master of the microphone, as well as to Sue Racanelli and her team of potluck lunch volunteers.
March 21, 2016 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Monday, March 21, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
March 21, 2016 SB Agenda
March 21, 2016 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of interest:
Draft Contingency Reserve Fund Policy
Draft Fraud Prevention Policy
Draft Investment Policy
Rabies Clinic for Cats & Dogs
East Montpelier’s Annual Rabies Clinic is coming soon:
Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the EM Village Fire Station, 54 Village Acres
6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
$14.00 Rabies shot for each cat or dog
Veterinarian Thomas Stuwe is generously providing this service
All proceeds benefit the East Montpelier Fire Auxiliary
Town Clerk Terri Conti will be on hand to register East Montpelier canines
Registration fees:
• Neutered/Spayed $ 9.00/dog
• Unneutered/Unspayed $13.00/dog
Please remember that all dogs must be registered annually by April 1st. Proof of rabies vaccination is required.
Please stop by the town office or call Town Clerk Terri Conti (223-3313 x 201) for more information.
March 7, 2016 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on March 7, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
March 7, 2016 SB Agenda
March 7, 2016 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of interest:
CVSWMD Report for East Montpelier
2016 Draft SB Rules of Transaction
February 29, 2016 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a special meeting on Monday, February 29, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
February 29, 2016 SB Agenda
February 29, 2016 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of interest:
Finance Agreement for 2017 Mack Truck
EM Village Park ‘n Ride Draft Final Design
For more information on the solar facility proposal for the Cassani property, please see: BDE East Montpelier Lazar Solar, LLC PSB CPG Application Documents
Town Meeting is Tuesday, March 1, 2016. For more information, please see: 2016 Town Meeting Information
2016 Town Meeting
2016 Town Meeting is right around the corner: Town Forum will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 with Town Meeting on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Both will start at 9:30 a.m. in the East Montpelier Elementary School gymnasium. The town will go first, with the school district following, at both the forum and Town Meeting.
Early & absentee voting for Australian Ballot items is ongoing — please contact Town Clerk Terri Conti (223-3313 x 201; eastmonttct@comcast.net) for more information.
Sharing A Meal at Town Meeting
Town Meeting on Tuesday, March 1st, at East Montpelier Elementary School always means the traditional Potluck Lunch!!
As in previous years, please bring a dish — appetizer, salad, main courses, sides, bread/rolls, or dessert. Label your food, Vegetarian or Meat and let us know if it is gluten-free or contains nuts. Drop off your food in the cafeteria between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. and don’t forget to collect a lunch ticket. You should have enough food to feed 8-12 guests – we anticipate 120 people in attendance.
If you are unable to bring a dish, $5.00 will buy you one mighty fine lunch! We haven’t run out of food yet, so let’s be mindful of the line behind you as you fill your plate! You are always welcome to get seconds. And, when all is done and clean, be sure to take your serving dish home with you – we cannot be responsible for dishes left at the school.
As always, volunteers are needed to help with set-up, serving, and clean-up. You can also be part of the kitchen crew and help with cooking or coordinating food service!
For information, call Sue Racanelli at 225-6032 or racanellis@gmx.com. We look forward to seeing you at Town Meeting.
Town Meeting Documents:
Information on 2016 Town Meeting, including the meeting warnings, town & school reports, sample ballots, and much more can be found here (updates provided when available):
2016 Town Meeting
Town Meeting Warning Article 7 asks whether the town will add $10,000 to the Land Conservation Fund. The Selectboard hopes this item will stimulate discussion on the future direction of land conservation efforts in East Montpelier. There are a number of interesting documents regarding the Land Conservation Fund located here:
Conservation Fund Advisory Committee
2016 Town Meeting Information
Absentee and early voting for 2016 Town Meeting, including the presidential primary, is now open. Please contact Town Clerk Terri Conti (223-3313×201; eastmonttct@comcast.net) to request an absentee ballot, inquire about early voting, to register to vote, or with any other election question.
The races are now set, except there’s no competition. All the available posts have one candidate (except Second Constable, which has no one running). If you have interest, just realized it a bit late (!), you can still run as a write-in candidate — you’ll just have to do a lot of campaigning. The available posts:
Town Moderator, 1-year term
School District Moderator, 1-year term
Selectboard Member, 3-year term
Selectboard Member, 2-year term
Lister, 3-year term
Auditor, 3-year term
Collector of Delinquent Taxes, 3-year term
First Constable, 1-year term
Second Constable, 1-year term
Cemetery Commissioner, 5-year term
Planning Commissioner, 1 of 3-year term (position vacated in 2015)
Planning Commissioner, 3-year term
Planning Commissioner, 3-year term
Planning Commissioner, 3-year term
EM Elementary School Director, 3-year term
EM Elementary School Director, 2-year term
U-32 School Director, 3-year term
Volunteers are always welcome to help with Town Meeting Day’s potluck lunch. You can see Coordinator Sue Racanelli’s notice here: 2016 TM Potluck Information
More information on 2016 Town Meeting is on the town’s website at: 2016 Town Meeting The town and school annual reports, the EM Signpost 2016 Town Meeting issue, sample ballots, warnings, the voter checklist, and more are now posted.
February 15, 2016 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on February 15, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
February 15, 2016 SB Agenda
February 15, 2016 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of interest:
Fairfields Body Quote
Tenco Body Quote
International Competitive Comparison
International Signature Series Quote
International Signature Series Specials
International Chassis Quote
Updated International Quote Details
Western Star Chassis Quote
Updated Western Star Chassis Quote
Freightliner Chassis Quote
Updated Freightliner Chassis Quote
Mack Chassis Quote
Mack Chassis Quote #2 with Warranty Costs
KS State Bank Mack Financing
KS State Bank International Financing
2016 MPG CVRPC Agreement for Services
VT State Police Oct 15-Jan 16 Report
You can see more on the Eat More Kale Festival here: Eat More Kale Festival at Morse Farm
You can see more on the Employer’s Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve here: ESGR Statement of Support Program
There are a number of interesting documents regarding the Land Conservation Fund located here: Conservation Fund Advisory Committee
February 1, 2016 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on February 1, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
February 1, 2016 SB Agenda
February 1, 2016 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of interest:
Blank Level II Station VLITE HOST Member Agreement
Proposal for ESF Flashing
2016 Hudson Quiet Title Action
Fairfields Body Quote
International Signature Series Quote
International Chassis Quote
Western Star Chassis Quote
Mack Chassis Quote
Freightliner Chassis Quote
16-003 Shank Nadeau Access Application
February 2016 Treasurer Report
For more information on the solar facility proposal for the Cassani property, please see: BDE East Montpelier Lazar Solar, LLC PSB CPG Application Documents
February 2, 2016 DRB Meeting
The East Montpelier Development Review Board will hold a meeting on February 2, 2016, 7 p.m. at the town office building.
February 2, 2016 DRB Warning
February 2, 2016 DRB Agenda
There will be two hearings: 15-040, a 2-lot subdivision of undeveloped land owned by Armand Laquerre; and, 16-001, a request by Orchard Valley Waldorf School to erect a tipi on a permanent platform.
Documents of interest:
15-040 Laquerre Application
15-040 Laquerre Plat
15-040 Laquerre Subdivision Town Map
16-001 OVWS Application
16-001 OVWS ANR Map
January 18, 2016 SB Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on January 18, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
January 18, 2016 SB Agenda
January 18, 2016 Annotated Agenda
Documents of interest:
WEC Memo to SB on Level II Station Jan 2016
Town of Stowe Rate Plan for Charging Stations
Blank Level II Station VLITE HOST Member Agreement
Rutland Town Resolution
List of Towns Adopting Rutland Resolution
Original 2010 DRB Creation Resolution
2015 Capital Budget Plan
Draft FY2017 Budget
2015 SB Report Draft
2016 Draft Town Meeting Warning
For more information on the solar facility proposal for the Cassani property, please see: BDE East Montpelier Lazar Solar, LLC PSB CPG Application Documents
January 9, 2016 Winston Property Inspection
The Selectboard will be conducting a site inspection of the town-owned Winston/Silberberg property located at 3035 US Route 2 on the northeast end of East Montpelier Village. The inspection of the building and land will be held on Saturday, January 9th at 10:00 a.m. The public is invited to attend — snowshoes optional.
This event is a continuation of the Selectboard’s effort to gather information on the 48-acre parcel. In the weeks following the inspection, the board will create a committee to move forward with near-term objectives, such as developing an action plan for the existing structure. The hope is that people interested in serving on the committee will participate in the inspection. We’ll meet at the building. Limited parking on-site; additional parking is available at the adjacent WEC garage property (now town-owned) or across Route 14 in the Church Street and town office lots.
January 4, 2016 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on January 4, 2016 at the town office building.
January 4, 2016 SB Agenda
January 4, 2016 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of interest:
2016 Draft Town Meeting Warning
Draft Letter to EMFD Regarding Expansion Concerns
Special Notice:
The Selectboard will be conducting a site inspection of the town-owned Winston/Silberberg property located at 3035 US Route 2 on the northeast end of East Montpelier Village. The inspection of the building and land will be held on Saturday, January 9th at 10:00 a.m. The public is invited to attend. On-site parking is limited. Parking is available in the nearby town-owned lots, including along Church Street and at the municipal office building.