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PARKING COMMITTEE MEETING

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:47:00 EDT

PARKING COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
4:00 P.M.
City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall

Questions: Andrew Brewer
Onion River Sports
20 Langdon St
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-9409
fx (802) 229-2221

PEDESTRIAN COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:52:00 EDT

PEDESTRIAN COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Fourth Tuesday of Each Month
MONTPELIER POLICE DEPARTMENT – COMMUNITY ROOM
5:30 P.M.

The Montpelier City Council has established a standing Pedestrian Committee to advise the Council on all matters relating to pedestrian access and safety. This will include a) receiving concerns and suggestions; b) monitoring pedestrian infrastructure, especially sidewalks; c) researching and collecting information about pedestrian-related matters; d) promoting City Council's goal to "become a nationally known bike and pedestrian friendly city"; e) encouraging people to walk in Montpelier for transit and recreation; f) representing pedestrians when the use of streets is being determined; and g) assisting in the creation of a pedestrian plan/complete streets plan if determined to be helpful for Montpelier. All recommendations of the Committee will be advisory and will be provided to City Council for final action. Questions: (802) 262-6273

RFP - Professional Audit Services

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:47:00 EDT

The City of Montpelier is soliciting proposals to conduct annual audits of our financial statements for the fiscal year beginning with the year that ends June 30, 2013 with the option of providing audit services for each of the two (2) subsequent fiscal years. A copy of the RFP document is enclosed. The deadline for submission of proposals is May 23, 2013 at 3:00P.M.

Please inquire to Sandy Gallup at 802-223-9520 or sgallup@montpelier-vt.org if you have questions or require additional information.

Full RFP Documents: Audit RFP FY2013-15

PUBLIC HEARING - CARR LOT

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:56:00 EDT

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Wednesday, June 5, 2013
City Council Chambers, City Hall
6:30 P.M.

The Montpelier City Council will conduct a Public Hearing on the date and at the time specified above to hear testimony and determine the necessity, and compensation to be paid, for acquiring lands and rights in land for public purposes, namely a multi-modal transportation center, pursuant to 24 V.S.A., §2801 et seq.. The lands to be considered at this hearing are located on Taylor Street and are owned by the Allan R. Carr Revocable Trust. They are more particularly shown on a plan entitled “Montpelier STP MMTC(#) & EH07(15), Total Area Sketch” dated May 16, 2011. This plan is available for review and inspection at the City Offices during the City’s normal business hours.

William J. Fraser
City Manager

Spring 2013 Water Quality Report Now Available

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:51:00 EDT

The Spring 2013 Water Quality Report is now available.

Spring 2013 Water Quality Report

ADA COMMITTEE MEETING CANCELLED

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:12:00 EDT

ADA COMMITTEE MEETING CANCELLED

The meeting originally scheduled to be held on Tuesday, April 16th, has been cancelled due to several scheduling conflicts.

The next meeting will be held in May (probably the 7th) and an agenda will be posted closer to that date.

Questions: 223-9508

TREE BOARD VACANCY

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:30:00 EDT

CITY OF MONTPELIER
Tree Board Vacancy

The Montpelier City Council is seeking individuals interested in filling an expired 3-year term on the City’s Tree Board. Letters of interest and/or resumes should be submitted to the Office of the City Manager, City Hall - 39 Main Street, Montpelier, on or by noon on Thursday, April 25th. They can also be sent electronically to spitonyak@montpelier-vt.org. The City Council will make this appointment at their Wednesday, May 1st City Council Meeting; applicants are encouraged to attend. All municipal meetings are accessible to people with disabilities and are held in accordance with the public meeting and public records laws. Questions: 223-9502

William J. Fraser
City Manager

Invitation to Bid: DPW Generator Building Addition

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:58:00 EDT

INVITATION TO BID

The City of Montpelier will receive bids at the Office of the Public Works Director, City Hall, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602, for its “DPW Generator Building Addition” project. Bids will be accepted until 3:00 pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at which time and place all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. All bids must be clearly marked “DPW Generator Building Addition”. Plans and specifications for this project are available at the Public Works Office at City Hall, 39 Main Street.

A pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 10:00 am at the Montpelier Public Works Facility, 783 Dog River Road, Montpelier. A site visit will take place immediately following the pre-bid meeting. All interested contractors are strongly encouraged to attend.

Technical questions concerning the bid package for this project should be directed to Todd C. Law, PE, Director of Public Works, at 802.223.9508 or tlaw@montpelier-vt.org.

Document: Scope of Work

Todd C. Law, PE
Director of Public Works

Notice to Sewer Users Regarding Disposal of Non Sewage Items

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:21:00 EDT

NOTICE TO USERS
OF THE MONTPELIER SEWER SYSTEM

The City of Montpelier would like to request your assistance in eliminating non-sewage items from entering the sewer system. This system is designed to process raw sewage ONLY. As an end user, please do not flush or dispose of any other items that can cause problems with the collection system or treatment plant. In accordance with Article IV, Chapter 3, Section 3-405, items that should not enter the sewer system include:

Towels, wash cloths, cloth rags, clothing, paper towels, commercial or industrial paper towels (including “rags in a box”, cloth or disposable diapers, sanitary products, cotton swabs, rubber or latex products, or chemicals of any kind.

Eliminating these products from the sewer system reduces maintenance costs and the risk of sewage backups, overflows, and pump failures. Unauthorized discharges may be subject to fines and other remedies, should damages result, per Section 3-406.

Landlords, please share this letter with your tenants. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Todd C. Law, PE
Director of Public Works

Development Review Board Alternate Seat Vacancy

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:31:00 EDT

Development Review Board Vacancy

The Montpelier City Council is seeking individuals interested in filling a one-year Alternate seat on the City’s Development Review Board. Letters of interest and/or resumes should be submitted to the Office of the City Manager, City Hall – 39 Main Street, Montpelier. E-mails are also acceptable to: spitonyak@montpelier-vt.org.

Further information may also be obtained by contacting the Planning and Development Office at 223-9506.

All municipal meetings are accessible to people with disabilities and are held in accordance with the public meeting and public records laws.

Position Open: Hubbard Park Caretaker

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:56:00 EDT

The City of Montpelier is looking for a Park Caretaker to be responsible for general after hours care of Hubbard Park, a 196 acre park. The Park Caretaker will be required to live in the park house (4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms). The rent for the house will be $1100 a month plus utilities. The position will be for 15 to 20 hours per week and compensation will be between $15 and $18 per hour. Approximately 7 hours per week will be counted for having a significant presence around the park and for being on-call in the park “after hours” and weekends. The remaining 8 to 13 hours will be to perform park duties, including: Ensuring appropriate visitor use of Hubbard Park; educating park users regarding park rules and policy; providing assistance to park visitors, maintaining a safe and clean park after hours; conducting routine house repairs and caring for house grounds; and assisting with park projects on weekends and evenings. The Park Caretaker must have the ability to communicate effectively with the public, be a positive representative of the city and the park, operate tools and heavy equipment, and conduct basic trail and house maintenance, be able to lead/supervise a wide variety of volunteers. The Park Caretaker must enjoy living and working in a park setting.

For more information about the position click on this link

Click here

PARKS COMMISSION MEETING

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:39:00 EDT

Housing Task Force

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:34:00 EDT

Housing Task Force March Meeting:March 21, 2013
Police Station Community Room

Monthly Meeting of the Housing Task Force will review previous meeting minutes, discuss priorities for 2013 and discuss progress on Barriers to Housing Report.

ADA Committee Meeting: 3-12-13

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:19:00 EDT

Special City Council Meeting, Monday Feb. 25th

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 09:24:00 EST

The Montpelier City Council is holding a special meeting on Monday, February 25, 2013 to discuss the City Manager's review and contract. The meeting will be held at 6:00 PM in City Hall. It is anticipated that the entire substance of the meeting will be conducted in executive session.

District Heat RFP: Conversion of the GSA Federal building

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:05:00 EST

The city has issued a Request for Proposals to modify the heating system at the GSA facility at 87 State Street so it can accept heat from the District Heat System are being solicited. A site visit is schedule for Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Bidders can pick up bid documents (on a CD) in person at the meeting. Bidders will be required to sign a form respecting the sensitivity of the bid documents (Sensitive but Unclassified). They will also cannot bring any weapons to the building, bidders will have to pass through the building’s metal detector and x-ray their belongings.

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING: February 7, 2013

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:18:00 EST

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, February 7, 2013
6:00 P.M.

*** MONTPELIER POLICE DEPARTMENT – COMMUNITY ROOM ***

Mayor Hollar has called a Special Meeting of the Montpelier City Council. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the District Heat Project. Most of the discussion may be eligible for Executive Session under Title 1, V.S.A., §313, (a) (1) and (2) “Contracts … where premature general public knowledge would clearly place the … municipality … involved at a substantial disadvantage.”

Questions: 223-9502
Office of the City Manager

PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION OF THIS MEETING. BECAUSE THE ELEVATOR IS OUT OF ORDER, THE CITY HALL MEETING ROOMS WILL NOT BE ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FOR SEVERAL WEEKS.

TREE BOARD VACANCIES

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:20:00 EST

CITY OF MONTPELIER
Tree Board Vacancies

The Montpelier City Council is seeking individuals interested in filling three expired positions on the City’s Tree Board; all are 3-year terms which will expire in February, 2016. Letters of interest and/or resumes should be submitted to the Office of the City Manager, City Hall -    39 Main Street, Montpelier, on or by noon on Thursday, February 21st. They can also be sent electronically to spitonyak@montpelier-vt.org. The City Council will make these appointments at their Wednesday, February 27th City Council Meeting; applicants are encouraged to attend. All municipal meetings are accessible to people with disabilities and are held in accordance with the public meeting and public records laws. Questions:          223-9502

                                                                        William J. Fraser
                                                                        City Manager

Parks Commission Public Hearing on Dog Related Issues - February 19, 2013

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:15:00 EST

WARNING FOR PARKS COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING
ON DOG RELATED ISSUES AT HUBBARD PARK
FEBRUARY 19TH,2013

The residents of Montpelier are hereby warned that the Parks Commission will hold a public meeting on dog related issues at Hubbard Park on February 19, 2013 at 7:30 PM in the City Hall Memorial Room.

This meeting is being held in lieu of the regularly scheduled Parks Commission Meeting which was scheduled for February 21, 2013.

Attest: Lyn Munno, Chair, Montpelier Parks Commission
Date: January 24, 2012

Conservation Commission Vacancies

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:35:00 EST

District Heat Addendum IV posted

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:32:00 EDT

District Heat Addendum IV posted

District Heating Distribution System Bid updated, Addendum 4, has been posted.

Please click on the link below to go directly to Addendum IV:

District Heat Addendum IV

Please click on the link below for general information.

District Heat Advertisement For Bids

District Heat Addendum III posted

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:09:00 EDT

District Heating Distribution System Bid updated, Addendum 3, has been posted. Please click on the link below for more information.

District Heat Addendum III

District Heat: Thermal Metering System and Heat Exchanger Updates

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:36:00 EDT

Addenda have been posted updating the thermal metering system and heat exchanger request for proposals. Please click here for more information.

Updated District Energy Bid Materials

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:42:00 EDT

District Heating Distribution System Bid updated, Addendum 2, updated drawings and specifications, and the RFP for the thermal metering system was posted. Please click on the link below for more information.

District Heating System Bid Update

Addendum 1 District Heat Construction Bid Posted

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:01:00 EDT

ADDENDUM 1: Bidders Meeting Questions and Attendee List (see below)
Posted 10/15/12

Click here to go to Construction Bid Page for updates

Montpelier's National Citizen Survey

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

National Citizen Survey Results: What Residents Think

The City worked with the National Research Center, Inc. and the International City/County Management Association to conduct a statistically valid survey about the opinions and perspectives residents have about city government and the quality of life in Montpelier. The results of the survey are below.

National Citizen Survey: Montpelier Final Report
This report provides an overview of the survey, a description of the methodology, and a summary of the results.

National Citizen Survey: Benchmark Report
This report provides an analysis of how the city compares to similar cities our size around the country and also to all the cities who have done the survey.

National Citizen Survey: Demographic Comparison Report
This report provides the Montpelier data broken down by demographic variables: age, income, etc.

National Citizen Survey: Geographic Comparison Report
This report provides the Montpelier data by voting district.

National Citizen Survey: Open Ended Questions Report
This report gives the information that was collected from the open ended questions the survey asked.

Signboard & Sidewalk Display Guidelines - ongoing

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

CITY OF MONTPELIER
Signboard & Sidewalk Display Guidelines

Chapter 15, Article 7, §701.D. of the Montpelier City Ordinance states, in part:

Placement of any sign or display within the public right of way requires approval by the Director of Public Works acting as Streets Commissioner. These signs include freestanding signboards or menu boards, signs, vending machines, displays of merchandise, etc., placed within the public right of way or upon public sidewalks.

Signboard & Sidewalk Display Guidelines - 1 page, 16 KB PDF