CCRPC reviews biennial committee appointments; staff will return with final slate in September

The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission reviewed a draft slate of committee appointments at its July 16 meeting and held a preliminary discussion of vacancies and member preferences. Charlie (staff member) presented the draft appointments and said the board typically discusses the list in July and takes formal action in September. The memo reviewed by staff covers two categories: reappointments of regional board members (a biennial requirement) and committee membership. Charlie told members he had heard back from all regional board members except one who had not yet confirmed willingness to be reappointed. The draft appointments listed expected chairs and members for the finance, board development, UPWP (work program), TAC representation, long range planning, Clean Water Advisory Committee, Brownfields, and hazard mitigation committees. Board members discussed specific committee slots and volunteer interest on the record. Charlie noted vacancies on the UPWP committee and that Joseph Galli had agreed to serve as the board representative to the Transportation Advisory Committee. Catherine and other board members raised interests in particular committees (for example, a member asked to remain on board development or to be re‑assigned if an opening occurs). Charlie also told the board a recent $1,000,000 Brownfield revolving loan fund grant will create more work for the Brownfields Committee in the coming year. No formal appointments were voted at the July meeting; staff said they will finalize membership and return to the board for action in September. The transcript records several board members volunteering to serve on committees and staff confirming they will follow up on open slots and confirm members prior to the next meeting. Next steps: Staff will update the draft list, confirm members with municipalities and community partners, and return a formal slate to the board at the September meeting for vote and formal appointment.