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Creekview Elementary students jumping rope show that recess games have hardly changed over the generations of public education in this country. However, what goes on in the classroom has undergone some dramatic changes and those changes continue.
Reading, writing and arithmetic.
If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.
The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.
All of these are truths we have heard time and time again when it comes to education. Education comes in many forms. There is the education we gain by being raised by our parents; the one we gain from being with friends, another that we value in our experience from work and play. Yet when we talk about education, most of us think of it in a formal sense; Kindergarten through 12th grade.
The simplistic ways we can think about education makes it easy for us to grasp the reality of it. If we can read, our minds can grow. If we can write we can send our deepest thoughts out to others. If we understand math, we can reach for the stars and understand how they move as they do.
But education is not simplistic, whether it be in the mind of a child who is starting school for the first time or for the instructor who must teach that child.
The need for a formal education was set forth as a cornerstone of our country. Public education was founded on the belief that an educated citizenry would make a stronger country and a more productive work force. It would allow America to become a world power, one without equal.
What that education was in the 1700s hasn't changed much in concept. But in detail it has grown immensely and today the procedures, vehicles and delivery techniques that are involved in educating students are so very different from what they were then, and actually very different from just a generation ago.
Educators and administrators today must face a world vastly different from the one they viewed in 1950, 1970 and even 1990. Over the years articles have been written about how much technology has changed education, but there is a lot more to it than that. There is no doubt that computers, tablets, readers and smart phones, along with the social media many people use, such as Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Skype, has revolutionized the way information is passed between teachers and students and the students to student. But the real revolution in education lies beyond circuit boards, codes and applications. And there has never been a time when there has been more challenges to face in education.
Some years the Utah State Legislature passes dozens of laws and regulations pertaining to public education. Core tests, teacher and administrator evaluations, student well being and dozens of other subjects are addressed time and time again. Last session, Senate Bill 64 sponsored by
State Senator Aaron Osmond probably made some of the biggest legal changes in how schools operate than any similar bill in the past.
"While laws and regulations have changed year to year, that bill really changed education in Utah," said Carbon School District Superintendent Steve Carlsen. "It will affect how educators are evaluated and also could affect funding for districts that don't meet certain standards."
How teachers are trained and then how new ones are brought on line has also changed a great deal.
"When I started teaching they basically said, 'There's your classroom,' and I went to work," said Joan Atwood, the Elementary Supervisor for the district. "I'd seldom see the principal in my classroom during the year. Now we have master teachers who observe along with the principal on a regular basis. Then they work with the teacher to improve."
She said that poor teachers used to slip through the cracks, but when weaknesses in teaching techniques are discovered now, something is done about it.
"I overheard one of the evaluation team talking about a teacher one day and one of them said something about that the teacher they just watched had some real weaknesses," she stated. "But the person also said to the other 'But we can fix that."
Testing has also taken on a whole new meaning in recent years. When The No Child Left Behind law came into affect many didn't like it, especially since it was a mandate from the federal government. But many educators today can see that it did some good.
"I think it made us look at some things we hadn't realized before," said Judy Mainord, the district Secondary Supervisor. "That was a good thing."
More recently the state core testing has been at the forefront. It used to be that that kind of testing was reserved for reading, writing and math. Now tests include many other aspects including science and most other subjects that students take.
The future will also bring Adaptive Assessments, with students quizzed more often. These tests will be used to pace an individual student's learning, with teachers being more in tune with what each individual will need. These tests will help spell out what a student will need to move from point A to B.
There is also the change in the students themselves. Students today are usually one with technology; they often come into school with a lot of ability in using computers, pads, etc. But the attitudes toward education and learning has also changed. So has the sense of responsibility towards learning.
Over the next few weeks the Sun Advocate will be running a series of articles about how the classroom of yesterday has evolved into a much different place today. Articles about educational technology, laws affecting education, teacher and student responsibility, teacher training, instruction methods and evaluation, new curriculum models and families dealing with their students school environment will be addressed.
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Tom and Ellen Berryman of Spring Glen announce the marriage of their daughter, Jennifer Berryman, to Tyler Cluff, the son of Scott and Carol Cluff of Ruidoso, N.M.
Jennifer and Tyler will be married July 12 in the Manti LDS Temple.
Friends and family will honor the newlyweds at a reception that evening from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Greenwell in Price.
Jennifer served in the Illinois-Chicago mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is a 2002 graduate of Utah State University. Tyler served in the Brazil-Rio de Janeiro mission for the LDS Church and is working toward a bachelor's degree at USU.
The couple will make their home in Logan.
Evan and RaNae Hansen announce the marriage of their daughter, Taramie Hansen, to Paul Jackman, the son of Stephen and MaryEllen Jackman of Pleasant Grove.
The couple will be married July 12 in the Manti LDS Temple.
A reception will be presented in the newlyweds honor that evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hansen residence.
Keven and Lois Jensen of Cleveland announce the marriage of their daughter, Misti Jensen, to Shawn Bagley, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Bagley of Salinas, Calif., and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Oles of Antioch, Calif.
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Misti is a graduate of Emery High School and Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa, Ga. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in middle school education and has been teaching for the last five years in Charlotte, N.C. Shawn is a graduate of Delta Christian High School in Antioch, Calif., and Simpson College in Redding, Calif. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications and has been serving as a youth pastor at Price Chapel for two years.
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Anna Marie Kemp and Charles Robert Emery have chosen to unite in marriage July 12.
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It is an honor to serve as your mayor. In my first year in this position, I have been impressed with the level of civic participation of our residents and the positive spirit of our community. We are fortunate to live in a city with a vibrant downtown, safe neighborhoods, a good school system and an abundance of social and cultural opportunities.
I have also been impressed with the quality of our city staff, from the tireless devotion of City Manager Bill Fraser to the quiet dedication of countless staff in the public safety, public works and the other departments that serve our community.
There is great energy and optimism in Montpelier. There are many ideas afloat to harness the creativity and enthusiasm that exists here to create more events, enhance the appearance of our downtown, attract more entrepreneurs and promote the arts.
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Our city auditor commented recently that our municipal controls are among the best he has seen. Our finances are sound.
Like many communities, however, our city faces significant fiscal challenges. Our median tax bills are the highest in the state and have been growing much faster than the rate of inflation, even as household incomes have fallen. At the same time, our roads and sidewalks are in desperate need of repair.
This year's municipal budget attempts to address these concerns. The budget provides for an increase equivalent to the change in the consumer price index, with all additional revenues dedicated to infrastructure investments.
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The council has established several other goals which will form the basis for much of our work over the next year. You can see them at the city's web site, www.montpelier-vt.org.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve as mayor of Montpelier. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any comments or concerns.
John Hollar, Mayor
City Manager's Message
It is an honor to present my 18th annual report to you, the citizens of Montpelier.
Some of the key city government activities of the year included:
The District Heat project, after some serious deliberation, received final approval by the City Council. A contractor has been selected and work will begin in the spring. The system is slated to be operational by October 1st.
The 58 Barre Street Senior Activity Center and Housing project is completed. This has renovated the old inefficient school/office building into a modern fuel efficient building housing a brand new Senior Activity Center and 6 units of Senior Housing on the upper floors. It is a wonderful downtown reclamation project which has re-energized the Senior Activity Center and added new taxable housing within the city.
The City's long standing management of Berlin Pond came to an end when the Vermont Supreme Court ruled that the City did not have jurisdiction over activities on the pond. This has resulted in a flurry of activity both recreational and political as officials in both Berlin and Montpelier seek to find a proper outcome to this issue.
The long running Carr Lot Transit Center and Downtown Revitalization Project has moved into property acquisition phase. The City is currently negotiating with four property owners for purchase of land to complete this project. After three years of seeking EPA approval for hazardous waste clean up and FEMA approval for floodway mapping, the project was cleared for approvals from its funding agencies – Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The next phases will be public review of site plans, final design, permitting and construction hopefully starting in the fall of 2013.
The City reached contractual agreements with the Fire Department employee union. In recognition of current economic times, the union agreed to a 0% cost of living adjustment for 2012-13.
The Planning Commission has continued working diligently to prepare an overhauled zoning ordinance which reflects the community goals articulated in the enVision Montpelier Master Plan.
An unusually mild winter allowed an early start for many city projects and, accompanied by increased funding, resulted in increased street and sidewalk work. Improvements to City Hall included a new powered door and significant roof and duct work which has greatly improved energy efficiency.
An 18 person citizen committee devoted many hours during the summer and fall months studying the City's budget and making comparisons to other communities. The committee report proved useful to the City Council when reviewing department operations.
Goals and Priorities
The City Council adopted a series of priorities for the year on June 27, 2012. This statement guides decisions, staff work, policy recommendations and budget proposals throughout the year. The following is a summary of those goals and action steps. Significant progress was made on most items.
Goal 1
: Balance and control municipal budgeting, taxes and services relative to current population and grand list tax base.
: Assemble a citizen's group to compile municipal tax rate information from comparable municipalities. Develop longer term budget projections. Assure that all Matrix Report recommendations have been addressed. Set a Budget target, focus budget discussions on policy and services, not line items. Complete five year plan to implement debt and fund balance policy. Establish a rational process for funding outside agencies.
Goal 2
: Maintain all city streets, bridges, sidewalks and other infrastructure (tennis courts, parks, rec paths, etc.) in (at minimum) fair or good condition as per appropriate rating indices.
: Capital Improvements Committee to recommend a funding plan to improve streets and sidewalks to a reasonable level within five years. Develop comprehensive inventory of infrastructure needs and associated costs. Take steps to remove all dual utility poles in Montpelier.
Goal 3
: Provide sufficient parking throughout the city for shoppers, visitors, businesses and housing.
: Engage in a city-wide analysis of parking issues including review of existing information. Initiate discussions with State on parking issues especially regarding parking near State House. Review and balance alternatives between adding parking and reducing parking demand.
Goal 4
: Provide comprehensive, accessible and useful information to constituent groups about the City government and the community.
: Re-vamp city website to make it more user-friendly; provide clear and easy-to-find information for residents AND for potential residents and potential businesses. Expand use of social media to communicate city's message while continuing traditional communications methods. Provide adequate staff and volunteer support to maintain communications efforts once they have started. Target appropriate information messages to specific audiences.
Goal 5
: Promote and encourage a mix of single and multi family residential growth.
: Create a hospitable environment for residential growth. Follow-through with recommendations of Barriers to Housing Committee. Consider public investment in infrastructure to generate housing. Review impact of sprinkler ordinance on housing.
Goal 6
: Create an environment where businesses thrive throughout Montpelier.
: Change narrative and present Montpelier as business friendly through brochures, communications and marketing. Maintain active role in Dickie Block redevelopment. Establish Economic Development and Business Recruitment/retention as municipal priorities. Maintain a viable and vibrant downtown. Consider financial incentives.
Goal 7
: Become a nationally known bike and pedestrian friendly city.
: Repair sections of bike path and bridge. Install additional bike racks downtown. Make completing the bike path a priority project. Convene a bike/pedestrian summit in conjunction with Parks Commission. Create and publish a prioritized list of other sidewalks in need of repair or replacement. Continue to work with Sidewalk Stewards to help monitor conditions.
Goal 8
: Make significant progress on three major outstanding capital projects: District Heat, Transit Center and Montpelier/Berlin Bike Path.
: The Director of Finance shall present an auditors approved process to the Council indicating a revised process for the authorization of payment of bills and warrants. The Council shall appoint a Charter Review Commission. Its charge to analyze the contents of the Charter regarding anachronisms, items to be deleted, amended or added. The Commission shall report its findings no later than 11 December 2012. The Council will consider appropriate means of volunteer appreciation and recognition.
FY14 Budget:
The following guidelines were used in preparing this budget proposal:
Budget must reflect the City Council's adopted goals and priorities and enable those goals to be advanced.
Overall budget/property tax increase must be consistent with the cost of living (CPI) which was 2.2% as of October 31st.
Must incorporate increased funding for infrastructure and capital needs based on the "Steady State" plan developed by the Capital Improvements Committee.
Must deliver responsible levels of service to the residents of Montpelier.
Should continue FY13 funding levels for the Community Fund and Community Enhancements.
Should minimize impact on existing employees to the extent possible.
Resources utilized in budget deliberations were the Council's Goals document, the Council's Budget survey and workshop discussion, Council policies on debt service and fund balance, the City's Master Plan, the 2009 Citizen Survey, the 2011 Matrix report, the 2012 Citizens Budget Study Committee report and recommendations from the City's staff at all levels.
Budget Numbers:
FY14 Budget for all funds, including petitioned ballot items, is $18,693,731. Compared to FY13, this is an increase of $801,560 or 4.48%. However, $390,069 of that increase is for the new District Heat Budget. Without District Heat, overall funds are up 2.28%.
FY14 General Fund budget totals $11,007,106 which is an increase of $231,053 (2.1%) from the comparable FY13 spending plan.
FY14 General Fund non-tax revenues total $3,861,288 which is an increase of $129,453 (3.5%) from FY13 non-tax revenues.
Consistent with the Council's fund balance policy, no general fund balance is used to offset the budget and reduce taxes. The FY13 budget used $74,500 in fund balance revenue creating a financial gap to close this year,
Revenues from the State of Vermont such as Payments in Lieu of Taxes, Highway Aid, Grand List Maintenance funding and the Justice Center basic grant have been assumed to remain at their present funding levels.
Grand List value is virtually flat (0.03% estimated increase). With the current grand list, $83,150 represents one cent on the tax rate.
Property Tax Impact:
The net result of revenues and expenses is that $7,145,818 in property tax revenues are required for the city portion of the budget. This is an increase of $101,600 or 1.4% over FY13. $166,300 increase is for the Capital Plan and is the precise amount recommended by the Capital Plan Committee. The
budget for overall city operations is reduced by $64,700 from FY13.
Requires a 1.2 cent increase in the property tax rate. Including the Recreation budget, a 1.2 cent increase represents a 1.3% property tax rate increase. For the average residential property valued at $223,000, 1.2 cents on the tax rate represents $28.99 on the tax bill.
The Library, Circulator Bus and Firefighter petition ballot items combined represent an increase of $69,167 (20.7%) over comparable ballot items in FY13. They represent a total of 0.8 cent tax increase.
The combined total of the municipal budgets and the ballot items results in a 2.0 cent (2.1%) tax increase or about $45.71 on an average bill.
Two bonds are proposed. One bond is in the General Fund for $710,000 to be used for sidewalks, retaining walls and storm drains & culverts. This bond is consistent with the recommendation of the Capital Improvements Committee. Debt service for this bond is already included in the General Fund budget.
The second bond is in the Sewer Fund and is for $670,000 for repair to a failing sewer line on River Street. Based on our sewer contract, it is expected that approximately 66% of this bond cost will be paid by Berlin through their annual billings. Debt service for this bond is already included in the Sewer Fund budget.
Infrastructure bonds are planned to be part of a series with subsequent bonds of $710,000 in FY17 and $705,000 in FY20.
The Capital Projects, Equipment and Debt Service Program is funded at $1,738,704. Of this $558,974 is in annual funding, $664,730 is in existing and proposed debt service and $515,000 is for equipment. This is exactly according to the long term funding plan and represents an overall increase for these combined items of $166,300.
The Capital/Equipment Plan anticipates additional increases of $166,300 in each of the next four budget years – FY15 through FY18 – in order to bring funding levels to the projected steady state of maintenance and improvements.
Taking advantage of four anticipated retirements and two recent resignations, the budget reduces the city's workforce without appearing to require layoffs. Four full time positions and one part time position have been eliminated. One full time position has been converted to part time. Two small part time positions have been added.
Total number of Full Time Equivalent Employees (including Senior Center) is 107.56 This is a net decrease of 4.22 (3.8%) from the FY13 budget. We eliminated a full time firefighter/EMT, a full time police officer, a full time public works street employee, a full time administration position, a half time GIS position and reduced a full time zoning administrator position to half time. We have added a .4 clerical assistant at the senior center and a .25 caretaker in the parks. A .875 position in CJC was expanded to 1.0 .
Cost of living allowances and step increases are built into all employee wage and salary accounts consistent with collective bargaining agreements and personnel policies. For this budget that represents a 2.25% adjustment for Fire Union employees, 2.0% for Police Union employees and 2.2% (or CPI) for Public Works Union employees. A 2.0% adjustment for non-union employees is also included.
Includes the School Resource Officer in the City's budget with the School Department sharing 50% of the cost.
The budget retains funding for the Assistant City Manager position. This position will have three primary areas of responsibility directly related to Council goals and priorities. 1 – Communications, research and policy analysis. 2 – Project Management and overall management assistance. Oversight of the District Heat system. 3 – Community Services and Economic Development including supervision of the Planning & Development Department, Senior Center, Justice Center and Parks Department while coordinating with the Recreation and Cemetery Departments.
The budget continues the high deductible health insurance plan which was implemented two years ago. Given rising costs and new opportunities with both state and federal changes, this is an area which will be reviewed during 2013.
No major changes or reductions in non-personnel operating costs are proposed. As with prior years, many lines have been trimmed to stay within fiscal guidelines.
Heating costs for City Hall/Fire Station and the Police Station have been calculated based on the District Heat cost estimates.
The budget anticipates contracting and/or regionally sharing ambulance billing and collection rather than performing this function with city staff.
The Community Justice Center budget includes all funding for all programs with commensurate revenue offsets. There is no net property tax funding projected.
Other Funds:
The Water and Wastewater budgets have both been balanced. The Wastewater Fund is now in a small surplus position and the Water Fund is slowly but steadily reducing its deficit. The budget does not assume any changes in Water or Sewer rates nor Sewer or CSO benefit charges.
Tax funding for the Senior Center is increased by $41,103 (35%) reflecting the realities of operating continuing and new programs to fulfill the Center's mission in a newly renovated facility. This money includes an additional 0.4 position, which enables the staff to adequately manage the operations, to serve the growing senior population of Montpelier, and to solicit additional funding from outside towns consistent with City policy and the Center's multi-year strategic plan being drafted this month.
The Parks budget includes $15,000 for a caretaker to live in the city owned house in the park. The funds are to be paid for specific work functions. The budget also includes $12,000 in rental revenue for the house. This house has been occupied for years by the Parks Director but he is moving to another residence.
The Parking fund is balanced contingent upon parking fee increases. Without some fee increases, the fund is out of balance by $50,000. Parking fees have not been adjusted since 2004.
The District Heat Fund budget is included for the first time. Although the option of a third party operator is being pursued, the project and system is presently owned and operated by the city. The General Fund is realizing $55,376 in revenue from District Heat, $20,376 to pay the 2009 bond and $35,000 for city costs associated with the system. The $35,000 could, potentially, rise as high as $75,000 or disappear altogether if redirected to an outside operator.
Community Services:
The Housing Trust Fund is funded at $41,000, the same as FY13.
The Montpelier Community & Arts Fund is funded at $118,175 which is the same amount of funding for outside agencies and the Arts Fund in FY13.
Community Enhancements including Montpelier Alive and various festivals, lighting and events are funded at $29,500, the same as FY13.
Service Impacts:
This budget proposal addresses council goals by keeping the tax rate and spending in check while investing more funds in infrastructure. It directs resources to major projects including bike paths, economic/business/housing development and communications. It also maintains funding for the general community atmosphere.
On the other hand, overall services will decline somewhat. Budget decisions have been made to minimize negative impacts but there may be some areas that are noticeable to the public.
: One less police officer will result in a lot less foot and bike patrol in the downtown. Some call responses will take longer and some may be processed differently. When officers are out due to injury, illness, vacancy or leave, there will be a reduced pool of available people to fill in. The department has, however, functioned successfully with this staffing level in the past so we expect it to work, just not as efficiently as it does presently.
: The Fire Department has had stable staffing levels for many years so the loss of one firefighter/EMT will change their operating and scheduling systems. They will have more occasions during the week when they are operating with less people on duty. This may be noticeable during simultaneous calls for responses on one night per week.
Fire Administration
: With the phasing out of the Fire Department administrative position, ambulance billing will be contracted out. Duties such as payroll and accounts payable will be shifted to existing department firefighting staff and the Finance Department. Phone answering will be automated and there will be no greeter during the week for walk-ins if the duty crew is on a call.
Planning and Zoning
: The reduction to a half time zoning administrator means that applicants may have to wait longer to process zoning permits. Some of this work will be picked up by the Planning & Development Director with assistance from other department staff. The direct involvement of the Assistant City Manager with this department will help shift away some project and community development efforts to allow more focus on planning and zoning. The loss of the half time GIS mapping and E-911 addressing position will require that those functions be handled by the Planning Assistant. Web site technical work will be transferred to the Technology Division while web site content will be overseen by the Assistant City Manager.
Public Works
: Although Public Works has the most employees in the city, they also perform the widest array of work. The Street Division is the only DPW division solely funded through the General Fund, therefore it has borne the most cuts to hold tax rates in line. The department has already struggled with current assignments, given the increase in capital funding they will be expected to work on even more projects. We may be providing funding for some significant improvements without keeping up with funding to maintain them.
: In addition to reductions in service, both city staff and Matrix had identified previously existing capacity shortcomings in the areas of human resources management, facilities management and communications. Only communications is addressed differently in this budget.
Ballot Items:
Articles 1-8
are the annual election and regular budget items.
Article 9
is for a bond for $710,000 from the General Fund. This is proposed for the City to take advantage of low interest rates and begin to catch up on infrastructure and equipment funding. The amount of the bond falls within the City's debt affordability policy. Bond proceeds will be used for sidewalks, storm drains and retaining walls. All of these improvements are projected to last longer than the bond re-payment period. The Steady State Infrastructure Plan anticipates similar bonds in FY17 and FY20.
Article 10
is for a bond for $670,000 from the Sewer Fund. This is proposed to repair and replace a failing sewer line along River Street. Complete failure of the line could result in environmental issues and an enforcement order to perform immediate repair.
Article 11
is for a bond for $2,300,000 from the School Fund. This is proposed for energy, efficiency and safety improvements in all three school buildings.
Article 12
is a proposal to create a Downtown Improvement District where commercial properties within the designated zone would pay an additional tax increment with the funds raised going directly for promotions and improvements within that district. The article proposes that $75,000 be raised through this manner. This proposal was recommended to the City Council by Montpelier Alive.
Article 13
is for $308,673 for the Kellogg Hubbard Library. Three years ago, the City Council chose to place the full amount of the Library request on the ballot rather than splitting the request between the ballot and the budget. This decision was made because the Library is not a municipal department under the Council's oversight and therefore the Council has no influence on the budget request. This article was by petition because the amount was increased from the prior year.
Article 14
is for $40,000 for the Green Mountain Transit Agency Circulator Bus. This item was by petition and would continue the circulator bus service within the community.
Article 15
is for $56,669 to be added to the Fire Department budget. This item was by petition.
Article 16
is for a non-binding resolution concerning tar sands oil transport in Vermont. This item was by petition.
Given systematic increases such as wages and benefit costs, operating costs and other factors, the challenge of meeting this budget's financial targets resulted in the need to reduce about $450,000 or 4% from the FY13 base budget. This resulted in decisions which will change the way some services are delivered.
It is my professional opinion, though, that this budget directly reflects the goals, funding priorities and financial limits articulated by the City Council.
The tax rate is within CPI.
Funding for infrastructure is increased.
Use of fund balance was eliminated.
Proposed bonds are within debt policy limits over the long term.
The capacity to advance projects including bike projects, economic/housing development, consolidation of community services and communications are all addressed.
Impact to services is perceptible but not debilitating.
All community funding remains at FY13 levels.
It's my professional opinion that this property tax proposal can only be significantly reduced by re-visiting policy choices in direct services or programs, the capital/equipment plan, more use of fund balance, or pursuing alternate revenue sources. I remain concerned that with continual budget tightening the city government will not be able to meet the current expectations of high services by the public and policy making boards.
This budget is always a team effort from start to finish. The City's department heads worked diligently to meet our budget challenges. I would like to particularly recognize the efforts of Finance Director Sandy Gallup. I thank the City Council for carefully reviewing the budget and providing clear policy and priority guidelines early in the process.
Thanks are due to the dedicated individuals who deliver local government services to Montpelier residents 24 hours per day, seven days per week, 365 days per year. City employees work under difficult circumstances and dangerous situations so that residents may have clean water, effective sewage disposal, safe and clear roads, quick and effective fire and ambulance response, responsive and preventive police work, comprehensive planning and review of local development, wonderful parks/facilities and proper administration of citizen's needs. They are highly trained and certified in specialized fields. The 2009 Citizen Survey showed that residents have very positive impressions of city employees. I am proud of all of Montpelier's staff and know that they are hard working, dedicated and incredibly capable.
Montpelier is fortunate to have a strong team of department heads. These individuals' experience, education, talent and dedication keep our operations among the very best in the state. Parks Director Geoff Beyer, Community Justice Center Director Yvonne Byrd, Senior Activity Center Director Janna Clar, Police Chief Anthony Facos, Finance Director Sandra Gallup, Fire Chief Robert Gowans, Planning & Development Director Gwendolyn Hallsmith, Cemetery Superintendent Patrick Healy, Public Works Director Todd Law, City Clerk John Odum and Assessor Steve Twombly work as a highly efficient team while also managing their respective areas of responsibility.
As it is with every year, some city employees choose to retire or move on to other endeavors. We are grateful for their service and contributions to the community. We wish them the very best in the next steps along their life's path. Those who left city employment in 2012 include Firefighter/EMT William Clifford, Clerk's Assistant Joan Clack, DPW Street Division Employees John Fisk and James Lee (after 27 years of service to the City), Zoning Administrator Clancy DeSmet, Building Inspector Glenn Moore (after 31 years of service to the City) and GIS/Web Administrator Eric Scharnberg.
I'd like to call specific attention to former Assistant City Manager Beverlee Pembroke Hill who has settled into a part-time position as Delinquent Tax Collector and Finance Department assistant. Bev was often seen out in the community, at the legislature and in the middle of any number of meetings. The City has benefited enormously from her dedicated service and enthusiastic attitude. She remains a friendly face at City Hall but in a whole different role.
2012 was also the year in which we reorganized the work of the City Clerk and Treasurer. For many years this had been combined into a single elected position. This past year the community elected City Clerk John Odum to the new Clerk's office while the Council appointed Charlotte Hoyt to continue as Treasurer on a part-time basis.
During 2012 we welcomed Wastewater Plant Operator Christopher Cox, Police Officer Kathryn Purcell White, Community Development Specialist Kevin Casey, DPW Engineering Tech Zachary Blodgett, DPW Street Division Employee Seth Naikus and Building Inspector Chris Lumbra.
We greatly appreciated the efforts of Americorps participants Scott Humphrey and Hannah Snyder. They both completed their Americorps service. We have welcomed new Americorps participants Drew DiVitis and Luke Rafferty.
Montpelier has benefitted greatly from having many experienced employees who have spent distinguished careers with the city. We are beginning to see retirements with more to come in the near future which will literally change the face of city government. I'd like to recognize and thank individuals with 25 or more years of experience with the City of Montpelier. These 20 people represent over 18% of our total workforce!
Charlotte Hoyt, Treasurer 40 years
Sandra Pitonyak, City Manager's Office 39 years
Sheila Pembroke, Fire Department 37 years
Douglas Hull, Public Works Department 36 years
Sharon Blatchford, Finance Department 34 years
Dean Utton, Public Works Department 34 years
Mark Moody, Police Department 33 years
George Richardson, Public Works Department 33 years
Jane Aldrighetti, Assessor/City Manager Office 33 years
Michael Papineau, Public Works Department 33 years
Robert Gowans, Fire/EMS Department 33 years
Cheryl Goslant, Police Department 32 years
Thomas McArdle, Public Works Department 30 years
Scott Powers, Public Works Department 28 years
Loretta Bresette, City Clerk/Treasurer Department 27 years
Michael Bilodeau, Public Works Department 27 years
Dana Huoppi, Fire Department 27 years
Nathan Cowens, Public Works Department 26 years
Beverlee Pembroke Hill, Tax Collector 25 years
Richard Cleveland, Police Department 25 years
Neil Martel, Police Department 25 years
Anthony Facos, Police Department 25 years
Mark Tillinghast, Fire Department 25 years
I thank the Mayor and City Council Members for their consistent support of the City staff and for the huge amount of time they commit to the community. Most people have no idea of the amount of time council members devote to what is often a thankless and stressful task.
In March, Mayor Mary Hooper stepped down after 8 years in the seat and Council Member Nancy Sherman also concluded her 12 years of service on the Council. In August, Council Member Sarah Jarvis resigned from the seat she held for 5 ½ years due to moving from the district she represented. I thank all three of these dedicated people for the time, effort and passion which they gave to the city.
Mayor John Hollar was elected to his first term in March as was Council Member Thierry Guerlain. In August, Council Member Anne Watson was appointed to complete the balance of Sarah Jarvis' term. I offer congratulations and welcome to all three new city officials.
I also thank all the many citizen volunteers on our boards, commissions and committees for the long hours they give for the honorable purpose of serving their fellow residents. They face controversy, tough decisions, pressure and public criticism yet continue to offer their time, energy and expertise. Our democratic form of government relies on citizen participation for success and these individuals deserve the utmost in respect and appreciation for their dedication. I encourage more citizens to run for office, apply for appointments and volunteer for committees.
For eighteen years I have had the privilege of working daily with Sandy Pitonyak and Jane Aldrighetti in the City Manager's office. Each year I try to think of a new way to sing their praises and acknowledge their professionalism and abilities. While I may run out of words, I do not run out of appreciation for each of them.
The biggest benefit to being City Manager is the great fortune of being a resident of this wonderful city. I've been honored to raise four children in the community, watch them journey through our fine schools and grow into wonderful young people. I thank Olivia, Patrick, Claire and Angus for their own many contributions to our community and for managing to remain unfazed by their dad's public job. My final thanks are for my wife, Anne, who always provides good advice, gracefully handles comments and questions from people about city government and is my biggest supporter. She is truly my partner in all senses of the word.
Respectfully submitted,
William J. Fraser, City Manager
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Volvo S60 2003, Front Fender by Replace®. Fenders can suffer from collision damage, rust, and dings and dents from stones and shopping carts. At the extreme such damage may make your vehicle undriveable or at the very least unsightly. A new fender from the dealer can be very expensive, but you don't have to let the high dealer price unduly lighten your wallet or keep you from making needed repairs. Replace has quality replacement fenders that are identical to original equipment (OE) for much less than the OE price. With Replace you'll be back on the road with cash in your pocket.
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Fenders are more vulnerable to damage than most other body panels. Since they're mounted at the leading edge of the vehicle, they're continually impacted by gravel, stones and other road debris as the vehicle travels down the road, and dinged by shopping carts and car doors when the vehicle is parked. Misjudge a turn and those once smooth contours can be crumpled, and dirt, rain, salt and debris thrown up by the front tires can bring on the rust bug.
In the past your options for replacing a damaged fender were finding a good used panel, buying a cheap replacement, or paying big bucks for an OE fender. Because fender damage is so prevalent, searching for a useable panel from a scrap yard is a waste of time, and you may end up owning a fender with hidden damage that was incorrectly repaired with excess body filler. And many cheap replacement panels don't fit properly and aren't even made of the proper gauge sheet metal.
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Other Services & Organizations
This section is reserved for organizations which offer services specific to Montpelier which are outside city government. If you would like to have your organization represented in this section please e-mail or mail us a description of your organization and the services it provides plus any other relevant information and we will place it on this page.
Central Vermont Adult Basic Education in Montpelier
59 Elm St.
Montpelier, VT 05602
Tel: (802) 223-3403
Web: www.cvabe.org
The CVABE Learning Center in Montpelier is located at 59 Elm Street on the corner of School and Elm. Our lead teacher and community coordinator is Emily MacFadyen.
Central Vermont Adult Basic Education provides free literacy instruction for adults and out of school youth in the belief that a person who is literate has the essential key for self understanding and for full and active membership in the world. We carry out this mission with the engagement of our communities so that the hopes and efforts of our students will be championed every step of the way.
Central Vermont Adult Basic Education in Montpelier
Kellogg-Hubbard Library
135 Main Street
Tel: (802) 223-3338
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.kellogghubbard.org
The Kellogg-Hubbard Library is located at the corner of Main and School Streets. The library is open to all without charge. Currently, the library is open every day except Sunday.
University of Vermont (UVM) @ City Center
Contact: UVM Continuing Education
322 South Prospect Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Toll-free: 1-800-639-3210
Tel: (802) 656-2085
Fax: (802) 656-0306
E-mail: email@example.com
Web: http://learn.uvm.edu
UVM @ City Center is the UVM classroom located in the heart of downtown Montpelier. UVM Continuing Education works actively with life-long learners, area schools, hospitals, businesses, the state legislature, government agencies and community members to match their needs and interests with resources available at the university. Both credit and non-credit programs are available at the center and throughout the region.
UVM's Distance Learning Network provides access to resources, courses and programs via video tele-conferencing, satellite, and the Internet. Credit courses are offered all year in a wide range of disciplines, as are non-credit courses and workshops geared to fit the needs of the region.
Vermont Family Business Initiative
Assisting Family and Closely-held Businesses throughout Vermont
The Vermont Family Business Initiative is a statewide membership organization led by the University of Vermont's School of Business Administration. Our goal is to give Vermont businesses the tools and support they need to compete in both the local and global arenas. Through a series of forums that provide interactive learning, the free exchange of ideas, and the opportunity to share challenges and solutions to business issues, we are committed to assisting both family businesses and closely held businesses as they evolve and strive to grow to their full potential.
Daniel Van Der Vliet - Director
University of Vermont - School of Business
319 Kalkin Hall
Burlington, VT 05405
Office: (802) 656-5897
Cell: (802) 238-3972
E-Mail: email@example.com
Website: http://uvm.edu/familybusiness
Vermont Women's Business Center
Linda Ingold, Director
Amanda Riesmeyer, Program Assistant
Woodbury College
660 Elm Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
Toll Free: 1-800-266-4062
Tel: (802) 229-2181
Fax: (802) 229-2141
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.vwbc.org/
The Center provides business counseling, referrals, e-business seminars, workshops, and networking events for women in business, whether they are starting a business or expanding an existing business.


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A gorgeous, minimal design for a wedding invitation website. Beautiful typography, and simple photography.Posted in Web Design → Misc
The Northern countries are one of a kind: raw, rugged, unapproachable, and with a pristine beauty at the same time. German-born photographer Jan Erik Waider has been fascinated by the magic of the North since early on. Like no other, he captures this enchantment with his photography.Posted in Web Design → Photography
The brief was to design both front and back of a wine label, and the online branding, for Berlin-based Wine Genius. Along with the wine labels I was also responsible for the design, feel, and photography manipulation elements for the online branding.Chris WoodPosted in Branding → Product
Our new website, Indever, promoting our own web design and photography services to the local area.John FotiosPosted in Web Design → Design
As the world's biggest and arguably best racehorse breeding operation, the calibre of their online representation needed to be second to none. A mobile first build, optimized to take full advantage to their excellent product photography without burdening the user with lengthy load times was implemented.Si KeanePosted in Web Design → Corporate
This was a very minimal, simple project to create a site to allow people to listen to the beautiful sounds of nature, while looking at pleasing imagery. The sounds of nature are from Grant at 'Sounds of New Zealand'. The photography is used from Unsplash & Nina Lindfors.Bear ?Posted in Web Design → Misc
Volta is a clean and modern Photography Wordpress Theme that is perfect to promote your photo gallery in a very professional and pleasant way. It is fully responsive; it looks stunning on all types of screens and devices (desktop, notebook, tablet and mobile).Icesoft ThemesPosted in Web Design → Photography
Sharp & Savory is a lifestyle blog run by two Toronto Designers who have an appetite to explore fashion, food and travel. This fully responsive website was branded, designed and coded from scratch by designer Charlotte Tang. Photography is by Gajan Vamatheva and Charlotte Tang.Charlotte TangPosted in Web Design → Blog
Branding for a photography studio in a retro style.Volodymyr MurskiyPosted in Branding → Logo
Website for David Mottershead, a web designer living in Bolton, UK. Specializing in websites for small businesses. All designs are responsive, include professional photography and graphics, built with WordPress and coded with HTML5, and marked up with schema.org.David MottersheadPosted in Web Design → Portfolio
This resource is a faithful, vector recreation of the complete Instagram interface (we've deconstructed it for you to learn about and build upon — not to replicate!). It comes complete with the full UI, and all icons and elements. A really useful basis on which to build your own photography/social app interface.Posted in Interface → Web App
Magnetic is a free HTML5/CSS3 photography template. This template can be used as a portfolio by photographers or designer to show their best pieces of work, the magnetic template comes with three hand-coded and fully-responsive.Med IjjaPosted in Web Design → Portfolio
Phoenix is a responsive WordPress Theme suited for photographers and users who want to showcase their work on a neat portfolio site.Sami YilmazPosted in Web Design → Photography
A beautifully crisp site for an independent coffee house in central London. I love the extensive use of photography and superb typography.Posted in Web Design → Food
A beautiful site for a product design studio that uses photography in a very powerful way.Posted in Web Design → Design
I freelance as an architectural photographer, and am working on an updated website with new branding. The logo consists of a simplified r and m that are arranged to resemble a triplet of arches.Rob MintzesPosted in Branding → Logo
A simple, yet engaging photography site that makes an impact through its use of typography.Posted in Web Design → Photography
These clean and minimal print works were created for Adam Coish, a Toronto based photographer. The work was done while working at Derooted Creative Agency.Cassandra CappelloPosted in Branding → Business Cards
A superb photography portfolio that uses imagery in a bold and striking way.Posted in Web Design → Photography
A superb concept for a logo based on a shutter made of mountains.Posted in Branding → Logo


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NBA All-Star Jam Session 2013
NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo signs an autograph during the NBA Cares... News PhotoAutographing,Basketball - NBA Pro,Basketball - Sport,Center Court,Dikembe Mutombo,George R. Brown Convention Center,Gulf Coast States,Horizontal,Houston,NBA,NBA All-Star Jam Session,Olympic Team,Signing,Special Olympics,Sport,Texas,USAPhotographer Joe MurphyCollection: National Basketball Association 2013 NBAEHOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 17: NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo signs an autograph during the NBA Cares Special Olympics Unity Sports Basketball Game on Center Court during the 2013 NBA Jam Session on February 17, 2013 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)


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Researchers find that even after a heart attack, healthy habits are hard to keep.
While a New Year's resolution to start hitting the gym often fades by February, a heart attack can be a sobering wake-up call that it's time to get serious about getting healthy. But research shows that even survivors of cardiac events have a hard time sticking with exercise programs after their recovery.
Researchers from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University checked up on 248 individuals one year after completing a 12-week rehabilitation following a cardiac event-a heart attack, bypass surgery or angioplasty-and found that only 37 percent exercised three times a week to keep their hearts healthy.
"The study points out that interventions are needed to keep people exercising," says Mary Dolansky, assistant professor of nursing and the lead investigator of the study.
The study identified differences based on gender and age. Women were less inclined to continue healthy changes than men, while young men sustained healthy exercise patterns better than all other groups.
"The downward trend over time concerns us-especially since current guidelines suggest exercising five times a week," Dolansky says. "We need to understand why they stop exercising."
Women notoriously tend to put taking care of their families ahead of their own health needs, says Dolansky, which could explain the gender divide.
The research follows up on an assessment of individuals as they left a 12-week rehabilitation program to help cardiac patients make lifestyle changes in the area of exercise—a major factor in improving heart health.
Research team member Shirley Moore, the nursing school's associate dean for research, led the original study.
Both studies are projects of the SMART (Self-Managed Advancement Through Research Translation) Center, a National Institute of Nursing Research/National Institute of Health-funded Center of Excellence to build the science of self-management. This NIH-funded study is part of a long-term look at how people manage their chronic illness.
Understanding the barriers that keep patients from exercising is key to determining what new interventions they need to maintain healthy habits for life, Dolansky says.


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The Donald B. and Catherine C. Marron Atrium, second floor
Sign language–interpreted Gallery Conversations are held every fourth Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. FM headsets for sound amplification are available for all talks. Gallery Conversations are free with Museum admission. No registration is required; however, we suggest arriving 10 minutes prior to the start of a talk, as groups are limited to 25.


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