Town of Wheelock – Caledonia, Lyndonville, Vermont

Welcome to the Town of Wheelock!

Town Meeting: Annual Town Meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday March 2, 2021. On December 21, 2020, at their regular meeting, and pursuant to Act 162, the Wheelock Selectboard moved to Australian Ballot voting method for all articles included on the warning, including budget items. The polls will be open from 10AM - 7 PM at the Wheelock Town Hall.

Remote Informational Meeting: A remote informational meeting will be held prior to Town Meeting on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 6:00 PM via Zoom. Login Credentials to follow once finalized.

Town Office Hours: Town Offices ARE open to transact regular business. At present, everyone entering must wear a mask, sign in, practice social distancing and use hand sanitizer that is provided. For more information about Covid-19 and staying safe in Vermont visit the VT Health Department at click here

SPECIAL NOTE: Title searchers performing full title searches and survey projects are encouraged to schedule an appointment due to the need for the Clerk to retrieve ALL copies, books, cards, etc. Appointments are currently being scheduled on Mondays. Please see the Appointment Policy and call to schedule an appointment.

Bids RFQs and RFPs

Survey

Wheelock needs your input to complete a survey – part of developing a new Hazard Mitigation Plan. Our 2005 plan has expired. Updating our plan is part of a grant funded project with NVDA and 3 neighboring towns. The grant is paying for the survey. With our new plan in place, Wheelock will be able to receive a higher percentage of state funding should a federal disaster be declared. Completing our plan this fall will enable the Town to seek grant funding in January to help fix hazards you are helping identify. The last part of the survey has a section just for Wheelock to express your preferences regarding Town Hall accessibility challenges. This will help our Facilities Task Force with its plans to meet our obligations with the U.S. Dept. of Justice.

Wheelock landowners will be receiving a print copy with tax bills in early September. Please mail it back or drop it off at the Town Office.

Even better, complete it online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VTMitigation

Hiring

Task Force Information

Facilities and Communications Task Forces

In June 2019, representatives from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) visited the Wheelock Selectboard. Both parties signed an agreement to bring the Wheelock Town Hall into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The timeline for the agreement is here. Wheelock Selectboard invited the Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) to guide a community process to help us meet these challenges. In winter 2020, people came out to meet with VCRD staff to prioritize goals, foster local leadership, connect to resources and develop and realize achievable action plans. For the Wheelock’s Future report, click here. As a result, Facilities and Communications Task Forces formed and are working on plans. Click on the links below to read their meeting notes.

Roads Task Force

The Selectboard and Planning Commission created a Roads Task Force to assist in long range planning and budgeting for road management and equipment purchases. The meeting notes are here. Just click on the links below.

Agendas & Minutes

FAQS

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News & Notices

Requests for Qualifications – Wheelock Town Hall Accessibility Project

The Town has received three grants to help move the Town Hall Accessibility Project forward, and has formed a Project… Read More

Elected Officials

List of Elected Positions to be voted via Ballot: Moderator for a 1-year term Selectboard for a 3-year term Lister… Read More

Town Meeting 2021 – Important Information

Click here to view important information regarding Town Meeting 2021: https://townofwheelockvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FINAL-2021-Town-Meeting-Informational-Flyer.pdf

December Office Hours

The Wheelock Town Clerk will have the following special office hours in the month of December, 2020: Open Monday, December… Read More

Hazard Mitigation Plan Draft is Ready for Review

The Towns of Burke, Sheffield, Sutton, and Wheelock collaborated with the help of the Northeastern Vermont Development Association (NVDA) to… Read More

Wheelock Selectboard Meetings – GOING VIRTUAL – Effective 11/16/20

The Wheelock Selectboard meetings are going virtual once again pursuant to Addendum #8 of Gov. Scott’s Executive Order. Information to… Read More

Requests for Qualifications – Wheelock Town Hall Accessibility Project

The Town has received three grants to help move the Town Hall Accessibility Project forward, and has formed a Project Committee. The Town is now seeking Requests for Qualifications for Architectural Services and Outreach Services. The submission deadline is January 22, 5pm.

Elected Officials

List of Elected Positions to be voted via Ballot:

Moderator for a 1-year term
Selectboard for a 3-year term
Lister for a 3-year term
Auditor for a 3-year term
Delinquent Tax Collector for a 1-year term
First Constable for a 1-year term
Second Constable for a 1-year term

The recent passage of Act 162 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, eliminates the requirement for candidates to collect voter signatures in order to get their names on the ballot for any local election held at a special or annual town meeting in 2021. Instead, a candidate just needs to make a request to be placed on the ballot to the town clerk. Note that Act 162 did not waive the consent form requirement. Therefore, any candidate wishing to add their name to the ballot must complete the consent form and submit it to the town clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on Monday, January 25, 2021. The consent form can be found here: local-candidate-consent-pdf.pdf (vermont.gov)

Additionally, the last day for a candidate to withdraw as a candidate for an elected office at Town Meeing is Wednesday, January 27.

Vermont Secretary of State’s website provides a useful list describing these offices.

Town Meeting 2021 – Important Information

Click here to view important information regarding Town Meeting 2021:

https://townofwheelockvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FINAL-2021-Town-Meeting-Informational-Flyer.pdf

December Office Hours

The Wheelock Town Clerk will have the following special office hours in the month of December, 2020:

Open Monday, December 21, 2020 9-230PM

Closed Thursday, December 24, 2020 9-230PM

Open Monday, December 28, 2020 9-230PM

Closed Thursday, December 31, 2020.

Hazard Mitigation Plan Draft is Ready for Review

The Towns of Burke, Sheffield, Sutton, and Wheelock collaborated with the help of the Northeastern Vermont Development Association (NVDA) to develop a Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan to become less vulnerable to disasters caused by natural hazards. The plan identifies each town’s natural hazard risks (such as winter storms, high winds, and extreme cold) and determines how best to minimize those risks. Projects such as installing a generator for backup power at the fire station, renewing the Village Center designation, and identifying a location for the town garage out of the floodplain are included in the plan. The plan is available for review and comment by the public before it goes to the Vermont Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security for their review. Their approval and the towns adoption of the plan make each town eligible to apply for pre-disaster federal funding. This funding may be used to mitigate risks associated with natural hazards. Please send comments to Town Clerk, Vanessa Seguin at [email protected] before Dec 31.

Wheelock Selectboard Meetings – GOING VIRTUAL – Effective 11/16/20

The Wheelock Selectboard meetings are going virtual once again pursuant to Addendum #8 of Gov. Scott’s Executive Order.

Information to join the meeting by video conferencing or phone is provided below:

To Join the Meeting by Phone:

1 413-471-2174 Enter Pin: ‪325 697 155#

To Join the Meeting by Video Conferencing:

meet.google.com/cre-crsm-qxr

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January 25th, 2021

February 15th, 2021 Selectboard Meeting
February 17th, 2021 Roads Task Force Meeting
February 17th, 2021 Roads Task Force Meeting
February 22nd, 2021 Info Meeting for Australian Ballot Town Meeting
March 2nd, 2021 Town Meeting by Australian Ballot
March 15th, 2021 Selectboard Meeting

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Meeting Minutes & Agendas

January 18, 2021

Selectboard Meeting

Agenda

Minutes

February 08, 2021

Project Committee – Wheelock Town Hall Accessibility

January 25, 2021

Project Committee – Wheelock Town Hall Accessibility

Agenda

January 14, 2021

Meeting of the Auditors 01/14/21

Agenda

FAQs

Can the Town Hall be Reserved?

Normally, yes. During the Covid-19 emergency, no. Reservations are to be made with Town Clerk and must adhere to the Facility Use Policy

Planning to build in Wheelock?

Wheelock has no zoning regulations, but you will need a driveway permit

A state permit is required for water (a well) and for wastewater (septic). For more information: Click Here!

A state permit may be required for subdivision. For more information: Click Here!

When are the meetings?

Selectboard meets the 3rd Monday of the month, 6pm, Town Hall

How to report a problem?

Urgent problems that need to be addressed as quickly as possible or that arise after business hours or on holidays – please call the Highway Supervisor at 802-745-7490 or 802-626-1060 or the Road Commissioner at 802-626-0705 or 802-535-1318.

Examples:
School bus stuck
Impassable road
Stormwater drainage issues
Hazardous trees on public property
Sign problems

Other problems don’t constitute an emergency, but we want to fix them too! Please call (802) 658-7961 or complete the form. Non-emergency needs could include:

Road plowing or grading needs
Other public right-of-way and property concerns

How to pay?

In person, cash or check. By mail, check.

How to register to vote?

In person: Visit Town Clerk and complete a registration form (During normal office hours)
By mail: Download the voter registration form here Click Here and mail it to the Town Clerk
Online: Register to vote using the Online Voter Registration System here. https://olvr.vermont.gov/

How to vote (or maybe this goes on home page?)

In person: Polling Place: Tues. Nov 3, Wheelock Town Hall, 10am – 7pm)
Early and absentee: Click [email protected]

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