The Montpelier City Council and Department of Public Works is looking to appoint members to the newly formed Stormwater Utility Committee. The committee has been tasked with building out/developing a new stormwater utility and to present to City Council on their findings. The committee will solicit proposals to partner with a consultant to assist with the development of the utility.
The Stormwater Utility Committee will work closely with the selected consultant to address the feasibility of the utility, the financial impacts of said utility, and engage the public throughout the development of the utility.
This committee will comprise of the following: (2) council members, (2) staff liaisons, (1) member of the Friends of the Winooski, (3) members from related city commissions/committees such as the planning commission, conservation commission, development review board, Montpelier Transportation Infrastructure Committee, or others and (1) member of the public. The (2) council members and (2) staff liaisons have already been appointed. The ideal member of the public will have at least one of the following: background in finances, experience dealing with stormwater, or development of other enterprise utilities.
If you are already on a committee and are interested in joining you and your chair should nominate yourself by sending an email to Zach Blodgett at the following email address zblodgett@montpelier-vt.org.
If you are a member of the public and interested in joining you will need to fill out a full application using the link below.
https://www.montpelier-vt.org/formcenter/boards-commissions-12/city-of-montpelier-boards-commissions-ap-60
All nominations and applications are due by January 6th, 2022. Committee appointments are scheduled to occur at the January 12th council meeting.