Boards & Commissions

Agendas & Minutes

Access easily searchable meeting agendas and minutes for various boards, commissions, and committees.

Committee Vacancies

Vacancies on City boards and committees can be found here.

City Committee Stipend Project

ADA Committee

The ADA Committee’s continuing mission is to coordinate and monitor City ADA compliance.

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission's functions include all aspects of the management and operations of the city's 2 cemeteries: Green Mount Cemetery and Elm Street Cemetery.

Community Advisory Board (MCJC)

The Community Advisory Board gives community input in setting goals, priorities, and policies for the MCJC.

Community Advisory Board

The Community Advisory Board gives community input in setting goals, priorities, and policies for the Montpelier Community Justice Center (MCJC).

Community Fund Board

The Montpelier Community Fund (MCF) Board was created by the City Council in 2012 to review requests and recommend allocation of municipal funds to local non-profit organizations and individual artists.

Complete Streets Committee

The Complete Streets Committee's mission is to advocate for and promote the safe use of streets for pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transit riders of all ages and abilities.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the Planning Commission on environmental matters such as land conservation, wetlands, biodiversity, and other natural features of the city.

Design Review Committee

The Design Control District was created to guide development in an area with particular historical, architectural, urban design, visual or cultural significance. The Design Review Committee's role is to advise the Development Review Board on matters concerning exterior alterations to land or properties in the Design Control District.

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board (DRB) is responsible for reviewing development proposals in the City of Montpelier.

Energy Advisory Committee

The Montpelier Energy Advisory Committee was appointed by the City Council as an advisory group to the City on energy issues.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Montpelier Historic Preservation Commission's main role is planning and advocacy for the protection and appreciation of Montpelier's historic and architecturally significant resources. How this is to be accomplished is a broad charge.

Homelessness Task Force

Housing Authority

The mission of the Montpelier Housing Authority is to promote, provide and preserve safe, decent and affordable housing in ways that support families, neighborhoods, and economic self-sufficiency.

Housing Committee

Housing Trust Fund Committee

Investment Committee

Reviews and provides guidance to the Council on how best invest and manage funds that are donated or bequeathed to the City of Montpelier.

Loan Fund Committee

The Montpelier Loan Fund Committee (MLFC) is a 3-member committee appointed by the City Council for 2-year terms to assist the Planning and Development Department, in its capacity as the Montpelier Community Development Agency, to managing the various loan programs that have been established for business and economic development.

Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience

At the final part of the city-wide dialogue on “recovery, resilience and the future of Montpelier,” the Montpelier Foundation, Montpelier Alive, and the City of Montpelier announced plans to convene the Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience.

Montpelier Foundation

The Montpelier Foundation was created in 1994 to serve as a unique type of endowment fund for the city. As a tax-deductible charitable fund we accept contributions to support “bricks and mortar” projects that provide long-term public benefits.

MSAC Advisory Council

The Montpelier Senior Activity Center (MSAC) Advisory Council advises staff on programming and other matters.

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission consists of 5 elected residents of the city with staggered terms. Commissioners are responsible for supervising Montpelier's Parks and its staff.

Planning Commission

Commissioners perform planning functions and duties as required by the City charter, City Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, State law, and the City Council.

Police Review Committee

The Police Review Committee's charge is: Our charge: Understand current police practices Define best practices for community safety Consider MPD Strategic Plan and desired state Make recommendations on gaps or needed shifts to City Council Engage stakeholders throughout the process

Public Art Commission

Acts in an advisory capacity to Montpelier staff and the City Council in any matter pertaining to art.

Recreation Department Advisory Board

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Restroom Committee

School Board

The purpose of the Board, on behalf of the citizens of Montpelier, is to see that the Montpelier Schools achieve appropriate results for students reflective of overall community values at an appropriate cost, and avoids unacceptable actions and situations.

Social and Economic Justice Advisory Committee

The Montpelier Social and Economic Justice Advisory Committee seeks to promote diverse socio-economic, racial, cultural, and gender inclusivity and awareness among the city’s residents, businesses, and in municipal affairs.

Sprinkler Variance Committee

The Sprinkler Variance Committee was appointed by City Counsel to review applications for variances from the City Sprinkler Ordinance. The Committee meets on an as needed basis.

Transportation Infrastructure Committee

The Montpelier Transportation Infrastructure Committee (MTIC) is tasked with advising City Council on policy and infrastructure improvements related to transportation, as per City Council's direction.

Tree Board

The purpose of the Tree Board is to protect the public health and welfare by improving and preserving the beauty of the city as it relates to street trees and park trees.

Storm Water Utility Committee