East Montpelier Selectboard December 2017 – January 2018 Meeting Schedule Notice
December 4, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard held a regular meeting on December 4, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
December 4, 2017 SB Agenda
December 4, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
2017 CVEDC Annual Report
Northfield Savings Bank Resolution
FY2019 Preliminary Draft EM Selectboard Budget
Preliminary Draft 2018 Town Meeting Warning
December 7, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard held a special joint meeting on December 7, 2017, 7:00 p.m. at the Emergency Services Facility (the new fire station; 54 Village Acres). The East Montpelier Fire Department presented its proposed FY2019 operational budget request to the Calais and East Montpelier Selectboards.
Documents of Interest:
FY2019 EMFD Budget Proposal
December 2017 EMFD Budget & Services Update
FY2017 EMFD Audit
December 11, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a special joint meeting with the Calais Selectboard on December 11, 2017, 7:15 p.m. at the Calais Town Clerk’s Office, 3120 Pekin Brook Road. The boards will be discussing the proposed FY2019 EMFD budget request. The second item is a presentation by Jeremy Hansen on a possible Central Vermont community internet service provider.
Documents of Interest:
FY2019 EMFD Budget Proposal
Central VT ISP November 7, 2017 Presentation
Central VT ISP Supporting Documents
Central VT ISP Sample Petition
December 15, 2017 Town Volunteer Appreciation Party
On December 15, 2017, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the town office building the East Montpelier Selectboard and Town Clerk Rosie Laquerre will host the sixth annual East Montpelier Volunteer Appreciation Party. We are honoring retired road foreman Mike Garand for his long and meritorious service. A special presentation to Mike will be made at 6:00 p.m.
December 18, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on December 18, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
December 18, 2017 SB Agenda
December 18, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
2017 Green Mountain Transit Rte. 2 Commuter Bus Report
KHL Index East Montpelier 2018
KHL Support East Montpelier 2010-19
2017 Montpelier Senior Activity Center Report
FY2018 Montpelier Senior Activity Center Budget
FY2019 Funding Request Study Committee Report
FY2019 Funding Request Worksheet Final
FY2017 External Audit
FY2017 Management Communication Letter
FY2018 External Audit Sullivan Powers Proposal
CIC Final FY2019 Capital Budget Plan
FY2018 Municipal Planning Grant Agreement
TA 65 Muddy Brook Road Request for Reimbursement Form
TA 66 Muddy Brook Road Report of Expenditures
FY2019 Draft EM Selectboard Budget (December 18, 2017)
Draft 2018 Town Meeting Warning (December 18, 2017)
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
As part of many of these meetings the Selectboard will conduct board work sessions to update the town’s hazard mitigation plan. This plan is designed to guide the town’s efforts to improve our disaster resiliency, mostly focused on our roads infrastructure and floodplain management. The plan is a FEMA expectation and required if the town wants to participate in federal hazard mitigation grant opportunities. Public input through direct participation in the plan development or by giving feedback on the various draft plan iterations is vital.
Smith Annotated EM Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
EM Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
FEMA Review Tool for EM Hazard Mitigation Plan
FEMA Plan Review Tool – Decoded
FEMA Local Mitigation Plan Review Guide
January 26, 2018 Tax Sale
The town has scheduled a tax sale on three properties to be held on January 26, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at the town office building.
Notice of January 26, 2018 Tax Sale
The tax sale includes the properties located at 365 Mays Way, 127 Sandy Pines Road, and 161 Dodge Road. For more information, please contact East Montpelier Delinquent Tax Collector Bruce Johnson at eastmontadmin@comcast.net or (802) 223-3313 x 204.
December 5, 2017 Capital Improvement Committee Public Forum
The East Montpelier Capital Improvement Committee (CIC) has finished its review and revision of the Town’s Capital Improvement Plan. On Tuesday, December 5th, 6:00 PM at the Municipal Building, the Committee will hold a public forum to present its 2017 Plan for discussion prior to its regular meeting. Following input at the forum, the CIC will consider the feedback, make any necessary revisions, and present the final plan to the Selectboard. The Committee welcomes your input.
December 5, 2017 Capital Improvement Committee Agenda
The November 7, 2017 draft of the plan can be found below:
Draft FY2019 Capital Budget Plan
You can see the current FY2018 plan, committee minutes, and more here:
November 20, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Monday, November 20, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building. As part of this meeting the board will host the third public forum on the Towne Hill/Gallison Hill/Brazier Roads intersection study, this one focused on the draft final report.
November 20, 2017 SB Agenda
November 20, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
November 20, 2017 Towne Hill Road Intersection Study Public Forum
Documents of Interest:
Towne Hill Road Intersection Study Draft Final Report
Preliminary Quaker Road Culvert Replacement Design
2017 VHCB Grant Extension Request
EM Request for CY18 CVRPC Traffic Study
East Montpelier Gully Jumpers 2017-18 Winter Town Roads Use Request
The town is seeking candidates to fill an open auditor slot and to serve as the town’s health officer. Please see the notice below. The Selectboard will consider candidates at its November 20, 2017 meeting.
Notice of Auditor & Health Officer Vacancies
Town Health Officer Manual
As part of this meeting the Selectboard will conduct the first of a series of board work sessions to update the town’s hazard mitigation plan. This plan is designed to guide the town’s efforts to improve our disaster resiliency, mostly focused on our roads infrastructure and floodplain management. The plan is a FEMA expectation and required if the town wants to participate in federal hazard mitigation grant opportunities. Public input through direct participation in the plan development or by giving feedback on the various draft plan iterations is vital.
Smith Annotated EM Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
EM Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
FEMA Review Tool for EM Hazard Mitigation Plan
FEMA Plan Review Tool – Decoded
FEMA Local Mitigation Plan Review Guide
November 6, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
On November 6, 2017 the East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a public forum and regular meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
November 6, 2017 SB Agenda
November 6, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
CVSWMD Hearing Notice & Draft FY2019 Budget
As part of this meeting the Selectboard will conduct a kickoff event to commence the process to update the town’s hazard mitigation plan. This plan is designed to guide the town’s efforts to improve our disaster resiliency, mostly focused on our roads infrastructure and floodplain management. The plan is a FEMA expectation and required if the town wants to participate in federal hazard mitigation grant opportunities. Stephanie Smith, hazard mitigation planner with Vermont Emergency Management, will be here to provide guidance on how to navigate the plan development and approval process – a somewhat daunting task. Public input through direct participation in the plan development or by giving feedback on the various draft plan iterations is vital.
EM Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
FEMA Review Tool for EM Hazard Mitigation Plan
FEMA Plan Review Tool – Decoded
FEMA Local Mitigation Plan Review Guide
The town is seeking candidates to fill an open auditor slot and to serve as the town’s health officer. Please see the notice below. The Selectboard will consider candidates at its November 20, 2017 meeting.
Notice of Auditor & Health Officer Vacancies
Town Health Officer Manual
November 7, 2017 DRB Meeting
The East Montpelier Development Review Board will hold a meeting on November 7, 2017, 7:00 p.m. at the town office building.
November 7, 2017 DRB Warning
November 7, 2017 DRB Agenda
Documents of Interest:
October 16, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Monday, October 16, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building. As part of this meeting the board will host the second public forum on the Towne Hill/Gallison Hill/Brazier Roads intersection study, this one focused on selection of alternatives for further evaluation.
October 16, 2017 SB Agenda
October 16, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
October 16, 2017 Towne Hill Road Intersection Study Public Forum
Documents of Interest:
October 2017 Updated WEC Memo to SB on Level II Station
WEC EM Level II Station VLITE Agreement
EM Tax Sale Legal Services Engagement Letter
Towne Hill Road Intersection Study Alternatives Report
CVSWMD Hearing Notice & Draft FY2019 Budget
WCSU Act 46 Survey
Dear Neighbors:
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Those without internet can pick up a paper copy at the elementary school or town office, or call 802-223-5345 and we’ll be happy to mail a copy.
Whether you are a homeowner or renter, long-time or new resident, a parent or not — we need everyone’s opinion. Our decisions now will affect us all for many years to come.
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- How much we pay for it; and
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Everyone who completes the survey is eligible to enter a raffle for $25 gift cards!
One survey per adult, age 18 or older.
Survey deadline extended to Friday, October 20.
Thank you!
October 2, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting October 2, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
October 2, 2017 SB Agenda
October 2, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
2017/18 Draft Winter Roads Policy
2018 BCBSVT Exchange Plan Brochure
2018 MVP Plan Brochure
2018 VLCT Draft Municipal Policy (Updated)
October 3, 2017 DRB Meeting
The East Montpelier Development Review Board will hold a meeting October 3, 2017, 7:00 p.m. at the town office building.
October 3, 2017 DRB Warning
October 3, 2017 DRB Agenda
Documents of Interest:
All Together Now Proposed Master Plan
All Together Now Proposed Master Plan Narrative
17-041 Cote Application
17-041 Cote Boundary Adjustment Plat
17-042 East Montpelier Acres Application
17-042 East Montpelier Acres Draft Homeowners Agreement
17-042 East Montpelier Acres Subdivision Plat
17-042 East Montpelier Acres Stormwater Plans
September 11, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on September 11, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
September 11, 2017 SB Agenda
September 11, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
September 11, 2017 Towne Hill Road Intersection Study Public Forum
Documents of Interest:
FY2018 Funding Request Study Committee Report
FY2019 Funding Request Application
FY2019 Preliminary Funding Request Worksheet
FY2018 Municipal Planning Grant Program Description
Proposed FY2018 MPG Application
Proposed FY2018 MPG Scope of Work
PC Signed FY2018 MPG Resolution
2017 VLCT Town Fair
2018 VLCT Draft Municipal Policy
Towne Hill Road Intersection Study Existing Conditions Report
2017-18 Winter Salt Agreements
17-038 Clark Access Application
Towne Hill Road Intersection Design Feasibility Study
In June 2017, East Montpelier was awarded transportation funding to conduct a safety study of the Towne Hill, Gallison Hill, and Brazier Roads intersection area. Lamoureux & Dickinson Consulting Engineers and Broadreach Planning & Design are the consultants performing the study. This is very much a fast-tracked project — the study will be completed by the end of the year. There will be a number of public feedback events, the next of which will be held on November 20, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building as part of the Selectboard meeting. Materials will be posted here as they are available.
Documents of Interest:
Towne Hill Road Intersection Study Schedule
Towne Hill Road Intersection Study Existing Conditions Report
Towne Hill Road Intersection Study Alternatives Report
Towne Hill Road Intersection Study Draft Final Report
Towne Hill Road Intersection Study Area Existing Conditions
Towne Hill Road Intersection Study Area
Towne Hill Road Intersection Study Scope of Work
Towne Hill Road Intersection Study Alternatives Work Session Notes
Towne Hill Road Intersection Study Alternatives Work Session
Towne Hill Road Intersection Study Kick-off Meeting Notes
Towne Hill Road Intersection Study Kick-off Meeting Agenda
September 11, 2017 Towne Hill Road Intersection Study Public Forum
October 16, 2017 Towne Hill Road Intersection Study Public Forum
November 20, 2017 Towne Hill Road Intersection Study Public Forum
Mallory Brook Property Hunting Permit Lottery
Now is the time to submit an application for the annual Mallory Brook Property in East Montpelier, VT Hunting and Trapping Permit Lottery.
Permit applications are available September 1, 2017 to September 22, 2017 at the East Montpelier Town Clerk’s Office. Permit Fee of $10.00 due when request is submitted. Applicant must have valid VERMONT Hunting License when applying for Permit.
2017 Mallory Brook Permit Application
DRAWING DATE: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Town Clerk’s Office at 11:00 a.m. Further information available from Town Clerk’s Office, 223-3313. M-Th 9-5; F 9-Noon.
August 21, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on August 21, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
August 21, 2017 SB Agenda
August 21, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
Draft Delinquent Tax Collection Policy
2017 VLCT Town Fair
2018 VLCT Draft Municipal Policy
Benton Parcel Wastewater Permit Amendment Application
2017 Town Clerk Appointment Certification
Laquerre Personnel Policy Section X Request
EM Personnel Policy
EM Conflict of Interest Ordinance
Welcome New Town Clerk Rosie Laquerre
On August 14, 2017 the East Montpelier Selectboard appointed Rosie Laquerre, a former EMES board member and WCSU employee, as the town’s first Selectboard-appointed clerk under the governance charter amendments approved at 2017 Town Meeting. Ms. Laquerre’s first day in the office will be September 5, 2017.
The board thanks the Town Clerk Selection Committee, led by Chair Karen Saudek, for its excellent service in the nearly-three month process to find Rosie. The committee’s job was to solicit and evaluate the applicants, and then recommend qualified candidates for the Selectboard to consider.
The board would especially like to thank CJ Flynn, the current Interim Town Clerk through September 1, 2017, for his gracious acceptance of the two-month interim position after his elected office was eliminated by the charter change. Good luck in your future endeavors, CJ!
2017/18 Property Tax Information
At its August 7, 2017 meeting, the East Montpelier Selectboard set the property tax rates for the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 as follows:
- Resident (homestead) tax rate: 2.5045; down 0.0464 (1.85%) from last year
- Non-resident tax rate: 2.2192; down 0.0006 (0.03%) from last year
Tax bills will be sent out in mid-to-late August. If you haven’t received your property tax bill by the end of August, need another copy, or have questions about payments, please contact Town Treasurer Don Welch at (802) 223-3313 x 207 or eastmonttr@comcast.net. If you have questions or issues that could more appropriately be handled at the state level, please contact Vermont Taxpayer Services at (802) 828-2865.
The first installment will be due by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2017.
The second installment will be due by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2018.
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
2017 Grand List (a search box will appear by typing, at the same time, the “Control” & “F” keys)
2017 East Montpelier Grand List
2017 East Montpelier Tax Exempt Properties
2017 East Montpelier State-owned Properties
August 7, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Monday, August 7, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building. That meeting was continued to August 11, 2017, 6:00 p.m. and then further continued to August 14, 2017, 5:30 p.m. at the town office building.
August 7, 2017 SB Agenda
August 7, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
August 11, 2017 SB Agenda
August 14, 2017 SB Agenda
Documents of Interest:
2017 Chloride System Agreement
Homestead Late Filing Penalty Statute
2020 Census LUCA Flyer
2020 Census LUCA FAQs
2020 Census LUCA Info Guide
FY2018 Tax Rate Worksheet
Draft Delinquent Tax Collection Policy
July 24, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a “special” meeting (really just a regular meeting off-schedule due to holidays) on Monday, July 24, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
July 24, 2017 SB Agenda
July 24, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
July 10, 2017 Recreation Board Draft Minutes
Rural Roads Vegetation Assessment Project Letter of Collaboration
Listers Notice to Taxpayers
On June 30, 2017 the East Montpelier Board of Listers lodged the 2016 Grand List with the Town Clerk.
2017 Lister 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 July 14, 2017 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:
July 10, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a meeting on July 10, 2017 at the Municipal Office Building. At 6:30 p.m. the board will reconsider its decision in the June 5, 2017 Adams vicious dog hearing. The regular meeting will commence at 7:00 p.m or immediately after the conclusion of the reconsideration, whichever comes later.
July 10, 2017 SB Agenda
July 10, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
Current EM Cash Receipts Policy
Draft 2017 Cash Receipts Policy
FY2018 Preliminary Tax Rate Worksheet
VMERS Group Plan Comparison
2017 Clerk & Assistant Clerk Appointment Certifications
Rural Roads Vegetation Assessment Project Letter of Collaboration
Vicious Dog Hearing Documents:
Adams Vicious Dog Hearing Decision
July 10,2017 Adams Vicious Dog Reconsideration Notice
May 30, 2017 Vicious Dog Complaint
May 28, 2017 Dog Bite EM Health Officer Report
You can see the East Montpelier dog control ordinance and other documents here: Animal Control Documents
EM Town Clerk Position Opening
Search reopened: The Town of East Montpelier is seeking a creative, community-oriented leader to serve as Town Clerk. This is an exciting, challenging, multi-faceted, high-profile town government position. We need a team player whose skill set includes records management, organization, and comfort with a wide variety of data management software. The ability to interact successfully with the public is an absolute must. Town residency not required; considerable local knowledge preferred. Full-time position; pay is commensurate with knowledge and experience; generous benefit package.
This is a first-of-its-kind opportunity. Under our recently amended town governance charter, the town clerk position will become an appointed, rather than elected, office on July 1, 2017. This is essentially a newly created town job with a formal job description, subject to the town’s personnel policy and eligible for all standard benefits. The person offered the job will be, after acceptance, appointed to serve the remainder of a one-year term as the town clerk, through June 30, 2018.
For consideration, submit a cover letter, resume detailing work history, and three references to:
Town Clerk Selection Committee
Town of East Montpelier
P.O. Box 157
East Montpelier, VT 05651
eastmontadmin@comcast.net
Emailed applications are happily accepted. The Selection Committee will continue reviewing applications until the position is filled.
Documents of Interest:
EM Personnel Policy
Act M-12 (2017 EM Charter as enacted) Act Summary
Act M-12, 2017 EM Charter as enacted
2017 Town Clerk Job Description
For more information contact Town Administrator Bruce Johnson at eastmontadmin@comcast.net or (802) 223-3313×204. East Montpelier is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
June 26, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard held a special meeting on June 26, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building. That meeting has been continued to June 29, 2017, 7:30 p.m. at the town office building.
June 26, 2017 SB Agenda
June 26, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
June 29, 2017 SB Agenda
Documents of Interest:
EM Fund Balance Policy
Plant Appeal of Tax Penalties
Future Capital Projects Questionnaire
2017 Warrant to Impound
EM Charter, Act M-12 Act Summary
EM Charter, Act M-12 As Enacted
June 15, 2017 Public Forum on Draft EM Village Master Plan
Please join the Planning Commission on Thursday, June 15, 2017, 7:00 p.m. in the community room of the East Montpelier Emergency Services Facility (the new fire station; 54 Village Acres) for a public forum on the draft East Montpelier Village Master Plan. This is your opportunity to give feedback on the completed draft document, the result of an eighteen-month development process. Refreshments will be served!
You can see the draft plan here:
Draft EM Village Master Plan June 2017
Documentation of the entire plan development process, done by the Planning Commission with the able contracted assistance of the Central VT Regional Planning Commission thanks to funding from a state Municipal Planning Grant, can be seen on the EM Village webpage (the entire top third of that page):
June 27, 2017 DRB Meeting
The East Montpelier Development Review Board will hold a meeting on June 27, 2017, 7:00 p.m. at the municipal office building. Prior to the meeting, that evening at 6:30 p.m. the DRB will conduct a site visit at 930 Brazier Road in support of Application 17-030.
June 27, 2017 DRB Warning
June 27, 2017 DRB Revised Warning
June 27, 2017 DRB Agenda
Documents of Interest:
17-022 Witham Subdivision Application
17-022 Witham Subdivision Plat
17-027 Atwood Subdivision Application
17-027 Atwood Subdivision Plat
17-030 MacDonald & Morse Variance Application
EM Town Clerk Position Opening
The Town of East Montpelier is seeking a creative, community-oriented leader to serve as Town Clerk. This is an exciting, challenging, multi-faceted, high-profile town government position. We need a team player whose skill set includes records management, organization, and comfort with a wide variety of data management software. The ability to interact successfully with the public is an absolute must. Town residency not required; considerable local knowledge preferred. Full-time position; pay is commensurate with knowledge and experience; generous benefit package.
This is a first-of-its-kind opportunity. Under our recently amended town governance charter, the town clerk position will become an appointed, rather than elected, office on July 1, 2017. This is essentially a newly created town job with a formal job description, subject to the town’s personnel policy and eligible for all standard benefits. The person offered the job will be, after acceptance, appointed to serve a one-year term as the town clerk.
For consideration, submit a cover letter, resume detailing work history, and three references to:
Town Clerk Selection Committee
Town of East Montpelier
P.O. Box 157
East Montpelier, VT 05651
eastmontadmin@comcast.net
Emailed applications are happily accepted. The Selection Committee will begin the consideration of qualified applicants at its June 12, 2017 meeting with the intention of providing recommendation of qualified candidates to the Selectboard by June 26, 2017.
Documents of Interest:
EM Personnel Policy Effective July 1, 2017
East Montpelier Charter Bill (H.527) as Passed by the VT Legislature (Unofficial)
2017 Town Clerk Job Description
For more information contact Town Administrator Bruce Johnson at eastmontadmin@comcast.net or (802) 223-3313×204. East Montpelier is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
June 5, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a meeting on June 5, 2017 at the Municipal Office Building. At 6:00 p.m. the board will conduct a vicious dog hearing. The regular meeting will commence at 6:30 p.m or immediately after the conclusion of the hearing, whichever comes later.
June 5, 2017 SB Agenda
June 5, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
2013 EMSLI Revolving Loan Fund Grant
EMFD Rescue 2 Truck Replacement Proposal
VTrans Bridge Project Staging Area Documents
2017 EM Lister Time Extension Request
WEC East Hill Rd Utility Line Permit
VTrans Mallory Brook Study Grant Agreement
VTrans Murray Road Culvert Project Grant Amendment
VHCB LaPerle Parcel Feasibility Study Award
17-025 Haynes Access Application
2017 CVRPC Transportation Planning Study Call for Applications
2017 VT Forests & Parks Letter Of Collaboration
2017 Central VT Humane Society Agreement
2017 Draft Town Clerk Job Description
Vicious Dog Hearing Documents:
May 30, 2017 Vicious Dog Complaint
June 5, 2017 Vicious Dog Hearing Notice
May 28, 2017 Dog Bite EM Health Officer Report
You can see the East Montpelier dog control ordinance and other documents here: Animal Control Documents
June 6, 2017 DRB Meeting
The East Montpelier Development Review Board will hold a meeting on June 6, 2017, 7:00 p.m. at the municipal office building.
June 6, 2017 DRB Warning
June 6, 2017 DRB Agenda
Documents of Interest:
17-021 Ferrada Subdivision Application
17-021 Ferrada Subdivision Plat
17-022 Witham Subdivision Application
17-022 Witham Subdivision Plat
Atwood-Stone Preliminary Subdivision Plat
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, before the end of 2017. The town would like to hire a prospective foreman as soon as possible to allow a 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 to:
Town of East Montpelier
Attn: Bruce Johnson
PO Box 157
East Montpelier, VT 05651
East Montpelier is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
May 2017 Selectboard Meetings
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold three more meetings during May 2017, all at different locations. Details on the meetings below. The Selectboard is also seeking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Auditors:
May 8, 2017, 6:30 p.m. Selectboard meeting at the town office building. The meeting is mainly about road issues.
May 8, 2017 SB Agenda
May 8, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
May 15, 2017, 6:30 p.m. Selectboard meeting at the Emergency Services Facility (the new fire station; 54 Village Acres). This is a regular meeting with a special component: the meeting will open with a “Fair & Impartial Policing” presentation by the VT State Police, followed by a general discussion.
May 15, 2017 SB Agenda
May 15, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
2017 Guidance to VT Cities and Towns on Immigration Enforcement
Draft EM Personnel Policy April 3, 2017
May 22, 2017, 6:00 p.m. Selectboard meeting at the Calais Town Hall (Gospel Hollow; 1662 Kent Hill Road, Calais). The Selectboard will hold a special joint meeting with the Calais Selectboard to discuss the East Montpelier Fire Department’s capital plan and possible purchase of a new fire engine. The discussion will be part of the regular Calais Selectboard meeting. The second half of the meeting will be back at the EM Municipal Office Building. At 8:00 p.m. the board will conduct a vicious dog hearing.
May 22, 2017 SB Agenda
May 22, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
May-Sept 2017 Selectboard Meeting Schedule
Documents of Interest:
2017 Town Clerk Selection Committee Announcement
FY2018 VTrans Better Roads Grant Agreement for Roads Inventory
FY2018 VTrans Paving Grant Agreement for Muddy Brook Road
17-019 VT Compost Company Access Plan
Vicious Dog Hearing Documents:
May 17, 2017 Vicious Dog Complaint
May 22, 2017 Vicious Dog Hearing Notice
September 28, 2016 Dog Bite EM Health Officer Report
You can see the East Montpelier dog control ordinance and other documents here: Animal Control Documents
EM Park ‘n Ride Construction Bid
On May 5, 2017 the Town of East Montpelier issued an invitation to bid for the planned East Montpelier Park ‘n Ride project, CMG Park(37). Submissions must be received by 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017.
Documents:
EM Park ‘n Ride CMG Park(37) Construction Bid Addendum #1
EM Park ‘n Ride CMG Park(37) Construction Bid Documents
EM Park ‘n Ride CMG Park(37) Contract Plans
Schedule:
Bid advertisement: Friday, May 5, 2017
Bid questions deadline: Monday, May 22, 2017
Bid Addendum: Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Bid deadline & opening: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 (2:00 PM)
Questions should be directed to:
Gary Santy, PE
Stantec Project Manager
55 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403-7824
(802) 864-0223 x 107
gary.santy@stantec.com
For more information, please contact:
C. Bruce Johnson
East Montpelier Town Administrator
40 Kelton Road
PO Box 157
East Montpelier, VT 05651
(802) 223-3313 x 204
eastmontadmin@comcast.net
Murray Road Culvert Replacement Project Construction Bid
The Town of East Montpelier invited contractors to bid on the Murray Road Culvert Replacement Project. The culvert is located right at the Montpelier line on Murray Road. The town held a pre-construction bid meeting on Monday, April 10, 2017, 9:00 a.m. at the site. We recommended that all interested contractors attend the pre-bid conference. Bids were due Monday, May 1, 2017, 4:00 p.m. at the East Montpelier Town Office. On May 1, 2017 the Selectboard opened the bids and, by motion, awarded the construction project to Hebert Excavation Corporation, the low bidder.
Murray Road Culvert Construction Bid Results
Hebert Worksheet for Murray Road Culvert Project
Documents of Interest:
Murray Road Culvert Project Invitation to Bid
East Montpelier TH 47, Murray Road Bid Proposal Form
East Montpelier TH 47, Murray Road Contractor’s Bid Sheet
East Montpelier TH 47, Murray Road Final Plans
East Montpelier TH 47, Murray Road Stream Alteration Permit
Questions regarding the project and bid process should be directed to:
C. Bruce Johnson
East Montpelier Town Administrator
40 Kelton Road
PO Box 157
East Montpelier, VT 05651
(802) 223-3313 x 204
eastmontadmin@comcast.net
May 1, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on May 1, 2017 at the special start time of 6:00 p.m. at the Emergency Services Facility (the new fire station; 54 Village Acres). As part of this meeting, at 7:30 p.m. Mike Bald of Got Weeds? will conduct a workshop on the control of wild chervil.
May 1, 2017 SB Agenda
May 1, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
Notice for May 1, 2017 Control of Wild Chervil Workshop
Documents of Interest:
April 27, 2017 Treasurer Financial Status Report
Old Laperle Farm Property Committee Draft VHCB Grant Application
VHCB Feasibility Grant Program
2017 ESRI ArcGIS License Renewal Quote
Mike Bald Land Stewardship Articles
May 2, 2017 DRB Meeting
The East Montpelier Development Review Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 7:00 p.m. at the town office building.
May 2, 2017 DRB Warning
May 2, 2017 DRB Agenda
Documents of Interest:
17-013 Wells Subdivision Application
17-013 Wells Subdivision Plat
April 17, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on April 17, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at the Emergency Services Facility (the new fire station; 54 Village Acres).
April 17, 2017 SB Agenda
April 17, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
Draft EM Personnel Policy April 3, 2017
2017 Guidance to VT Cities and Towns on Immigration Enforcement
EM Charter Bill in VT Legislature (H.527)
EM SB Draft Letter to VT House Government Operations Committee
Pike Industries County Road Paving Proposal
Creative Visions, LLC Lawn & Grounds Maintenance Proposal
2017 NEMRC Disaster Recovery Agreement
2017 WEC Ballot & Corporate Voting Authorization
Draft 2017 Town Meeting Minutes
2017 Green Up Day
Green Up Vermont! 2017 Green Up Day is coming on Saturday, May 6, 2017 will be the perfect (guaranteed) day to spend a few hours picking up litter around your neighborhood.
Once again the town will operate a drop-off site at the East Montpelier Elementary School’s teacher parking lot from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Be sure to separate recyclables/redeemables (bottles and cans) from regular trash. The always-popular green trash bags will be available at the town office building, Dudley’s Store, the Adamant Co-op, and many other locations.
Lunch will be provided for hungry litter pickers in the EMES cafeteria from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Chris Racanelli is our very able Green Up Day Coordinator. You can reach him at 225-6032.
General Green Up Day information is available at the Green Up Vermont website (off-site link): Green Up Vermont
April 3, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on April 3, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
April 3, 2017 SB Agenda
April 3, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
Draft Conservation Fund Application Packet
Draft 2017 Town Meeting Minutes
Proposed Appointments to Town Offices
2017 Road & Bridge Standards EM Certification of Compliance
FY2018 EM Annual Highway Financial Plan
Draft 2017 East Montpelier Local Emergency Operations Plan
Draft EM Personnel Policy April 3, 2017
2017 Guidance to VT Cities and Towns on Immigration Enforcement
16th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Coming soon: the 16th Annual Easter Egg Hunt for East Montpelier residents and their extended families. Sponsored by the East Montpelier Recreation Board.
When: Saturday, April 8th at 10:00 a.m. sharp
Where: We will meet at the ball field again this year. The Easter Egg hunt will take place on the recreation field as well as in the back of the school. The fields are still quite snowy and could still be on the 8th; please dress your children accordingly.
There will be age appropriate groups for children up through the 6th grade. We hope to see you there.
We are also looking for volunteers to help hide the eggs and set up for the event. If interested, contact Jan Aldrich at janice_aldrich@hotmail.com or please arrive at the school at 9:00 AM on April 8th.
Murray Road Culvert Replacement Project Construction Bid Notice
The Town of East Montpelier invites contractors to bid on the Murray Road Culvert Replacement Project. The culvert is located right at the Montpelier line on Murray Road. The town will hold a pre-construction bid meeting on Monday, April 10, 2017, 9:00 a.m. at the site. We recommend that all interested contractors attend the pre-bid conference. Bids will be due Monday, May 1, 2017, 4:00 p.m. at the East Montpelier Town Office.
Murray Road Culvert Project Invitation to Bid
Documents of Interest:
East Montpelier TH 47, Murray Road Bid Proposal Form
East Montpelier TH 47, Murray Road Contractor’s Bid Sheet
East Montpelier TH 47, Murray Road Final Plans
East Montpelier TH 47, Murray Road Stream Alteration Permit
Questions regarding the project and bid process should be directed to:
C. Bruce Johnson
East Montpelier Town Administrator
40 Kelton Road
PO Box 157
East Montpelier, VT 05651
(802) 223-3313 x 204
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March 20, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on March 20, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building. We welcome Amy Willis to the board.
March 20, 2017 SB Agenda
March 20, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
Proposed EM Contract with the VT State Police
Draft Conservation Fund Application Packet
PC Comments on Draft Conservation Fund Application Packet
2017 Town Meeting Day Town & School District Election Results
2017 Draft SB Rules of Transaction
Draft 2017 Town Meeting Minutes
Proposed Appointments to Town Offices & Committees
The Selectboard is seeking candidates for a vacancy on the Board of Auditors. If you have interest, we want to hear from you. Please see the notice below:
March 21, 2017 DRB Meeting
Due to the impending storm, the March 14, 2017 DRB meeting has been rescheduled to March 21, 2017.
The East Montpelier Development Review Board will hold a meeting on March 21, 2017, 7 p.m. at the town office building. The only hearing on the docket is for a 3-lot subdivision of the 10.7-acre Cherry Tree LLC property on the north side of Towne Hill Road between Cherry Tree Hill Road and US Rte. 2.
March 14, 2017 DRB Warning
March 14, 2017 DRB Original Agenda
March 21, 2017 DRB Agenda For Rescheduled Meeting
Documents of Interest for the Cherry Tree LLC Application:
17-004 Cherry Tree LLC Application
Cherry Tree LLC Subdivision Plat
Cherry Tree LLC Site Plan
Cherry Tree LLC Erosion and Drive Details
Cherry Tree LLC General Septic Details
Cherry Tree LLC Mound Details
17-006 Cherry Tree LLC Curb Cut Approval
2017 Town Meeting Election Results
2017 Town Meeting Day Town & School District Election Results
2017 Town Meeting Day U-32 School District Election 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 (with the able assistance of our boy scout volunteers), as well as to Sue Racanelli and her team of potluck lunch volunteers.
EM Park ‘n Ride Construction Inspection RFP
On March 8, 2017 the Town of East Montpelier issued an RFP for construction inspection services for the planned East Montpelier Park ‘n Ride project,CMG PARK(37). Submissions must be received by 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2017.
Documents:
EM Park ‘n Ride Draft Final Plans
RFP for EM Park ‘n Ride Construction Inspection Services
EM Park ‘n Ride Brownfields Certificate of Completion
EM Park ‘n Ride Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Draft Preliminary Bid Documents for EM Park ‘n Ride Construction Services
Answers to Questions Submitted by Prospective Construction Inspection Service Providers
Questions regarding the RFP process should be directed to:
C. Bruce Johnson
East Montpelier Town Administrator
40 Kelton Road
PO Box 157
East Montpelier, VT 05651
(802) 223-3313 x 204
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March 6, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting Monday, March 6, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
March 6, 2017 SB Agenda
March 6, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
EMCF Application Packet Draft 022317
FY2018 VT Better Roads Grant Application
Revised EM Sidewalk Project Grant Agreement
2018 Mack KS State Bank Finance Agreement
EM Park ‘n Ride Draft Final Plans
Draft RFP for EM Park ‘n Ride Construction Inspection Services
Draft Revised EM Personnel Policy
FY2018 EM Tax Rate Worksheet for 2017 Town Meeting
March 14, 2017 DRB Meeting
The East Montpelier Development Review Board will hold a meeting on March 14, 2017, 7 p.m. at the town office building. The only hearing on the docket is for a 3-lot subdivision of the 10.7-acre Cherry Tree LLC property on the north side of Towne Hill Road between Cherry Tree Hill Road and US Rte. 2.
March 14, 2017 DRB Warning
March 14, 2017 DRB Agenda
Documents of Interest for the Cherry Tree LLC Application:
17-004 Cherry Tree LLC Application
Cherry Tree LLC Subdivision Plat
Cherry Tree LLC Site Plan
Cherry Tree LLC Erosion and Drive Details
Cherry Tree LLC General Septic Details
Cherry Tree LLC Mound Details
17-006 Cherry Tree LLC Curb Cut Approval
March 2, 2017 Planning Commission Meeting
The East Montpelier Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on March 2, 2017, 7 p.m. at the town office building. As part of this meeting, the PC will hold a joint work session with members of the Selectboard, Energy Committee, and Conservation Fund Advisory Committee to develop a unified town response for the Central VT Regional Planning Commission’s Municipal Energy Survey.
Documents of Interest:
CVRPC Central VT Municipal Energy Survey
CVRPC Energy Plan Known Constraints Map
CVRPC Energy Plan Possible Constraints Map
CVRPC Energy Plan Regional Constraints Map
Municipal Energy Survey Addendum
Municipal Energy Survey FAQs
February 20, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Monday, February 20, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
>The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Monday, February 20, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
February 20, 2017 SB Agenda
February 20, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
CVRPC Central VT Municipal Energy Survey
CVRPC Energy Plan Known Constraints Map
CVRPC Energy Plan Possible Constraints Map
CVRPC Energy Plan Regional Constraints Map
2017 Mack Truck Financing Proposal
Draft 2017 Coburn Pond Letter of Interest
Draft 2017 Amendments to EM Personnel Policy
February 6, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting February 6, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at the town office.
February 6, 2017 SB Agenda
February 6, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
2017 Mack Truck Proposal
CVRPC Central VT Municipal Energy Survey
CVRPC Energy Plan Known Constraints Map
CVRPC Energy Plan Possible Constraints Map
CVRPC Energy Plan Regional Constraints Map
January 30, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a special meeting on January 30, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
January 30, 2017 SB Agenda
January 30, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
FY2018 Draft Final Budget
2017 Draft Town Meeting Warning
More information on the proposed amendments to the East Montpelier Charter can be seen here: Proposed EM Charter Amendments
Proposed EM Charter Amendments
On January 16, 2017 the East Montpelier Selectboard held the first of two public hearings on proposed amendments to the East Montpelier Charter recommended by the East Montpelier Charter Committee. After extensive review of the proposed amendments and in light of feedback received at the January 16th hearing, the Selectboard is moving forward with a revised version of the proposed amendments. This revision will be discussed at the board’s January 30, 2017 meeting (6:30 p.m. at the town office building) with the expectation that the final language will be approved in time for inclusion in the 2016 Town Report, which will go to print at the beginning of February. The board will hold a second hearing on the proposed amendments in conjunction with 2017 Town Forum, Saturday, March 4, 2017, 9:30 a.m. in the gymnasium of the East Montpelier Elementary School.
2017 EM Charter Amendment Hearing Notice
2016 EMCC Report
2017 EM Charter Proposal (with tracked changes)
2017 EM Charter Proposal (clean)
There will be two East Montpelier Charter amendment articles on the 2017 Town Meeting Warning that will be voted on by Australian Ballot. The first, Article 5, will deal with the amendments developed by the Charter Committee. The second, Article 6, will deal with the Plan of Merger that was the subject of two public hearings, one on December 19, 2016 and the other on January 2, 2017. The Plan of Merger is designed to merge East Montpelier Fire District #1 with the town. On January 11, 2017, the voters of the fire district approved the plan.
Plan of Merger for EM Fire District with Town
The final step in the charter amendment process will be to submit the amendments approved by town voters at 2017 Town Meeting to the Vermont Legislature for potential enactment into law.
2017 Town Meeting Information as Updated February 17, 2017
This post will be updated on a regular basis through 2017 Town Meeting
The warnings & petitions are in and the ballots are set for 2017 Town Meeting.
2017 Town Meeting Checklist [as of February 6, 2017]
2017 Town Meeting Notice to Voters
2017 EM Town Meeting Warning
2017 EMES Warning
2017 U-32 Warning
Town & EMES Sample Town Meeting Ballot
U-32 Sample Town Meeting Ballot
We have candidates, but no competition, for every major office up for election except for the auditor position. You can always stage a write-in campaign to join our Auditor team of Deb Fillion and Dave Grundy!
More information on 2017 Town Meeting is on the town’s website at: 2017 Town Meeting Posted now are the EMES and U-32 school reports, the U-32 annual budget report, plus a link to the EM Signpost 2017 Town Meeting issue. We’ll continue to post materials as they become available.
Volunteers are always welcome to help with Town Meeting Day’s potluck lunch. You can see Coordinator Sue Racanelli’s notice here: 2017 Town Meeting Potluck Information
If you have any questions about any election issues, such as absentee ballots, 2017 Town Meeting voting, or voter registration, please contact Town Clerk CJ Flynn at the town office (eastmonttct@comcast.net; 223-3313 x 201).
The VT Secretary of State also offers voter services: “My Voter Page” to, among other things, request an absentee ballot or simply check on your registration; “Vermont Online Voter Registration” to register to vote online.
2017 Town Meeting Information
This post will be updated on a regular basis through 2017 Town Meeting
It’s that time of year: if you have any interest in running for local office this year, now is the time to get your petition started. The following positions will be up for election at 2017 Town Meeting on March 7th:
Town Moderator, 1-year term
School District Moderator, 1-year term
Town Clerk, 1 of 3-year term
Selectboard Member, 3-year term
Selectboard Member, 2-year term
Lister, 3-year term
Auditor, 3-year term
First Constable, 1-year term
Second Constable, 1-year term
Cemetery Commissioner, 5-year term
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
We haven’t seen any petitions as yet for the auditor position, the School Director 2-year term, or the U-32 position and, of course, multiple candidates for any of the positions is never a bad thing. Petitions for elected office, with a minimum of 1% valid signatures from the current voter checklist for East Montpelier, are due to Town Clerk CJ Flynn by 5 p.m. on Monday, January 30th. CJ recommends getting 25 signatures to ensure you have enough valid signatures from East Montpelier registered voters.
Petitions for proposed articles on the 2017 Town Meeting Warning, with a minimum of 5% valid signatures, are due to CJ by 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 19th; CJ recommends at least 125 signatures for these petitions.
If you have any questions about any election issues, such as the petition process, 2017 Town Meeting voting, or voter registration, please contact CJ at the town office (eastmonttct@comcast.net; 223-3313 x 201). You can also visit the Secretary of State’s “My Voter Page” to register or simply check on your registration: My Voter Page
More information on 2017 Town Meeting is on the town’s website at: 2017 Town Meeting Posted now are blank copies of both types of petitions and the information on getting into the annual EM Signpost town meeting issue. We’ll continue to post materials as they become available.
January 16, 2017 Selectboard Public Hearing & Meeting
The East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on January 16, 2017, 7:00 p.m. at the Emergency Services Facility (the new fire station; 54 Village Acres). Immediately prior to the meeting (6:00 p.m.; also at the ESF), the Selectboard will conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to the East Montpelier Charter.
2017 EM Charter Amendment Hearing Notice
January 16, 2017 SB Agenda
January 16, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
2016 EMCC Report
EM Charter with Proposed EMCC Amendments (tracked)
EM Charter with Proposed EMCC Amendments (clean)
EM Charter Proposal with Draft Selectboard Alterations (tracked: EMCC blue; Selectboard red)
EM Charter Proposal with Draft Selectboard Alterations (clean)
FY2018 Preliminary Budget
2017 Draft Town Meeting Warning
Draft 2016 SB Report
January 9, 2017 Selectboard Meeting
On January 9, 2017 the East Montpelier Selectboard will hold a special meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. at the town office building.
January 9, 2017 SB Agenda
January 9, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
2016 EMCC Report
East Montpelier Charter with Proposed Amendments (tracked)
East Montpelier Charter with Proposed Amendments (clean)
EM Letter to DEC Re: Fire District Loan
FY2018 Preliminary Budget
2017 Draft Town Meeting Warning
January 2, 2017 Selectboard Public Hearing & Meeting
On January 2, 2017 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
January 2, 2017 SB Agenda
January 2, 2017 SB Annotated Agenda
Documents of Interest:
Plan of Merger for EM Fire District with Town
2016 EMCC Report
East Montpelier Charter with Proposed Amendments (tracked)
East Montpelier Charter with Proposed Amendments (clean)
FY2018 Preliminary Budget
2017 Draft Town Meeting Warning
2016/17 Property Tax Information
At its August 1, 2016 meeting, the East Montpelier Selectboard set the property tax rates for the period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 as follows:
- Resident (homestead) tax rate: 2.5509; down 0.0070 (0.27%) from last year
- Non-resident tax rate: 2.2198; up 0.0064 (0.29%) from last year
Tax bills were sent out in late August. If you haven’t received your property tax bill, need another copy, or have questions about payments, please contact Town Treasurer Don Welch at (802) 223-3313×207 or eastmonttr@comcast.net. If you have questions or issues that could more appropriately be handled at the state level, please contact Vermont Taxpayer Services at (802) 828-2865.
The first installment was due by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2016.
The second installment will be due by 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2017.
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
2016 Grand List [December 27, 2016 Update] (a search box will appear by typing, at the same time, the “Control” & “F” keys)
2016 East Montpelier Grand List
2016 East Montpelier Tax Exempt Properties
2016 East Montpelier State-owned Properties