This June promises a busy veto session for the legislature, meaning that some pieces in this year's Legislative Wrap-Up will be updated later. This Journal includes pointers about how to comply with ADA website accessibility requirements, a list of Juneteenth celebrations in Vermont, and a fond farewell to Karen Horn, municipal advocate extraordinaire, as she completes 35 years with VLCT.
Some of the articles and resources linked here require members to log in to their Municipal Access Portal (MAP) account. If you need some pointers or assistance, please visit vlct.org/MAPFAQ.
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The Vermont Municipal Compensation and Benefits Report has information you need to budget for payroll and be competitive in a tough hiring market. Your information is crucial to the success of this useful report. Submit your data.
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Read about where legislation stands now that the session is (nearly) complete.
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See how the trusts did in 2022, learn what members are saying, and review the financials.
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Winooski Town Manager Elaine Wang shares her experience as a Chinese American in Vt.
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Vermonters around the state are recognizing this holiday. Learn where you can participate.
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VLCT seeks proposals for investments in economic development projects. Due 6/16.
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Municipal officials my be contacted about an inventory of currently uninhabited housing units.
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Every city, town, and village has reason to be proud of at least one vehicle in its fleet — whether it is a fire truck, a snow plow, or a new electric police car. Enter the Best IN Tow competition with your best-looking work vehicle. Don’t have a Best IN Tow entry? Enter the Best TO Tow competition. The winning vehicle will demonstrate your town’s frugality. This vehicle might not be your best looking or the one you're most proud of, but it has put in the miles, held together over the years, and is still in active service. Submit your entries by July 31.
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In case a little bird hasn't already told you, Karen Horn will retire at the end of this month from her long-held position as VLCT's Director of Public Policy and Advocacy. In this Director-to-Director Q&A, Ted Brady turns to Steve Jeffrey to learn his experiences and lasting impressions of Karen's primary role at VLCT.
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Are you looking for funding for radar speed feedback signs with a real-time, dynamic display of a vehicle’s speed at a particular location where speeding may be a problem? Use this compilation of research by VLCT Federal Funding staff and advice offered by members of the Vermont Local Roads (VLR) listserv as a place to start. It focuses on linking municipalities to potential funding opportunities.
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Use these resources to assess and update your municipal website's accessibility. The ADA applies to all state and local governments and all departments of those governments. Municipalities may not exclude individuals with disabilities from participating in – or deny them the benefits of – their services, programs, or activities, including any of those offered online.
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Government employees have rights to free speech that go beyond being able to discuss wages and other terms of employment. This topic can be extremely tricky when employee speech may have a negative effect on the employer. It is vital to confer with legal counsel to help you determine best next steps when this issue comes up. PACIF's Employment Practices Liability (EPL) Referral Program provides three free hours of legal assistance to help members.
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PACIF Members are reminded to please report all claims as soon as possible. The sooner PACIF's claims representatives get involved, the more effectively they can apply our resources and process the claim. Use the link below to see the types of claims we handle and how to submit them. It's great to bookmark for future use!
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Hear from the National League of Cities about how Dig Once policies can help your community prepare for future needs. Some Dig Once policies focus on the installation of new broadband and telecommunications infrastructure during the excavation phase of major infrastructure projects. Others aim to align departments and agencies so multiple investments can be made simultaneously, such as upgrading water and sewer lines while rehabilitating a roadway. Read more.
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Take the quiz, then scroll below for answers!
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What are PACIF's four main lines of coverage?
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Vehicle, Injury, Liability, and Property
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Nuisance, Vehicle, Injury, Labor, and Liability
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Health, Dental, Pet, Property, and Vehicle
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Many of Efficiency Vermont's point-of-sale and cashback offers expire on 7/1/23, and the rest expire on 12/31/23. You can still get the best LED lighting incentives ever on projects up to 500 bulbs.
LEDs have come a long way in recent years. What used to be a high-cost option for businesses and homes has become the standard when replacing old lighting.
Click the link or call Efficiency Vermont at (888)921-5990 to talk about your municipality’s lighting needs.
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Is your town decorated for Independence Day? Do you have the best parade or fireworks around? If so, we want to see it! Show off your love for your community by submitting photos of your town streets, offices, vehicles, and events at vlct.org/love. Our Community Lens photo diary project is open all year for photos from municipal staff, volunteers, and officials, as well as community members. Show us your community!
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Thursday, June 22
9:30 AM – 12 PM
Register for the second part of this training designed for local officials involved in planning and zoning aspects of local land use. Sign up.
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Wednesday, June 28
12 PM – 1 PM
Bring your lunch and your questions to learn more about zoning guidelines. Register here.
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Tuesday, July 11
11 AM – 12 PM
Learn about the administrative functions of the PACIF Learn system including department configuration, adding/editing a new learner and more.
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Tuesday, September 26
and Wednesday, September 27
DoubleTree, South Burlington
Save the date! More information on trainings and fun (casino night!) coming soon. Submit your entry for the Work Wheels Competition.
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Pride month is celebrated each year in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. Learn more about Pride Month, see the recording of Vermonter and drag performer Emoji Nightmare read the book Just Add Glitter for the morning devotional on the State House Floor (May 10), and discover LGBTQIA+ resources. Celebrate Pride Month.
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As always, be sure to follow us on social media and regularly check the updated home page of our website for breaking news and announcements.
Please contact us at vlctnews@vlct.org with any comments or suggestions for upcoming content.
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* POP QUIZ ANSWERS
PACIF's four main lines of coverage are Property, Vehicle, Injury, and General Liability. Our Report A Claim page and menu have a link for each of them, plus two supporting links (the "First Fill" Prescription Form for people with a workplace injury and the Lawsuit/Complaint Notice portal for uploading certain liability-related papers).
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