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Richmond commission votes to recommend $50 membership in Vermont Association of Conservation Commissions
Summary
Commissioners approved a motion to recommend spending $50 from the Conservation Reserve Fund to rejoin the Vermont Association of Conservation Commissions, citing member resources and small cost relative to potential grant opportunities.
The Richmond Conservation Commission voted on March 10 to recommend that the town spend $50 from the Conservation Reserve Fund to rejoin the Vermont Association of Conservation Commissions (VACC). The motion passed in a roll-call-style vote among commissioners present.
Chair members and others said the association’s listserv and small 'tiny grant' program can help towns share best practices and access modest funding for local projects. John noted the association’s listserv can be “very helpful” for technical questions, and members said that the $50 dues are modest compared with the potential for matching grant opportunities.
Commissioners discussed whether the $50 annual dues should be paid from the CRF this year or added as a town budget line in future years. The chair said she will follow up with Town Manager Josh to confirm the preferred funding path and whether the select board or budget process must approve an annual line item.
The commission will transmit the recommendation to town staff so the membership can be finalized once a funding source is confirmed.
