Review Zoning Regulation language with regard to septic and water systems in flood areas Planning Commission 2015 GOAL 3: STORM WATER MANAGEMENT Uncontrolled storm water runoff poses threats to life, safety and property. Implementation strategies to protect against this threat include: Action Steps Responsible Party Time line Schedule Calais roadside ditching and culvert and bridge replacement so that those places which affect the access by emergency vehicles in a flood event have first priority Operations Manager 2016 Schedule Calais roadside ditching, culvert, and bridge replacement schedule with regard to existing conditions which have been determined to be inadequate to handle expected runoff and erosion in a flood event as a second priority Roads Operations Manager 2016 GOAL 4: PROVIDE ACCESS TO FLOOD HAZARD RELATED INFORMATION Action Steps Responsible Party Time line Set up an area in the Town Office solely to be a “clearing for up-to-date federal, state, and local emergency management information. Information available could be [but not limited to] : NFIP resources for property owners required to have Insurance. LOMA resources. FHO general construction standards BFE information as it is developed Town Emergency Management Coordinator 2016
Floodplains and Fluvial Erosion Hazard Areas (See Flood Resilience section) GOAL 1: PROTECT THE TOWN'S SURFACE WATERS - LAKES, PONDS, STREAMS AND RIVERS - AND THEIR RIPARIAN HABITAT BY PREVENTING LOSS AND FRGMENTATION OF THESE HABITATS Action Responsible Party Time line Educate landowners the importance of riparian buffers and the various programs available for conservation easements of riparian buffers. Work with landowners andprovide incentives for them to maintain and re-establish naturally vegetated riparian habitat. Conservation Commission Beyond 2021 Consider revising zoning regulations to require minimum setbacks of 150 feet and vegetated buffers of 50 feet for all surface waters. Planning Commission 2020- 2021 Work with riparian landowners to end the practice of mowing or clearing to the edge of named ponds and streams and assist to restore the vegetative buffers. Consider revising the zoning regulations to phase out the mowing or clearing of land to the edge of ponds and streams. Conservation Commission 2016- 2021 Notify the owners of a property that has either changed use or changed ownership of all land regulations regarding the practice of mowing or clearing to the edge of named streams and ponds on the property to maintain vegetative buffers. Educate the landowner about the importance of setbacks and buffer areas. Conservation Commission 2016 – 2021 Consider clarifying zoning regulations pertaining to surface water protection so that the buffer requirements apply to all vegetated buffers and not just new development. Planning Commission 2016- 2021
Action Steps Responsible Party Time line Continue to identify, field inventory, and map significant natural communities in Calais, which contain areas of both local and statewide significance and obtain as complete a portrait and understanding as possible of both. Conservation Commission 2016 - 2021 Hold community/public educational forums about the significant natural communities comprising parts of both Calais and its greater bioregion. Discuss the rarity of the local natural communities and potential threats to their integrity. Conservation Commission Beyond 2021 Make information available to landowners about significant natural communities identified on their property. Provide resource information (and land managers) and assistance in developing long term stewardship, conservation and/or restoration plans, as appropriate to willing landowners. Conservation Commission Beyond 2021 Invite landowners to consider making a long term conservation easement or stewardship commitment for the natural community on their land. This resource will be given high priority in considering lands for acquisition or other longterm conservation efforts. Conservation Commission Beyond 2021 Include natural communities in open planning and land easement acquisition programs Planning Commission Beyond 2021 Consider establishing zoning regulations that protect or conserve identified (by the State or the Calais Natural Resources Inventory) significant natural communities from encroaching development and incompatible activities, such as road development or expansion, by restricting development within them and their buffer. Conservation Commission, Planning Commission Beyond 2021
The Calais Cemetery Commission has three major goals: maintenance and preservation of existing sites, encouraging community involvement, and establishing a capital budget to plan for and execute major repairs needed at all cemeteries. Goal: Maintenance and Preservation. Action Steps Responsible Party Time line Continue the respectful upkeep, preservation, rehabilitation and improvement of the Calais Cemeteries with regular maintenance, landscaping, and stone care. Cemetery Commission Ongoing Develop strategic planning to inventory, anticipate, and execute routine upkeep, repairs, and future improvements to maintain Calais Cemeteries in perpetuity. Cemetery Commission 2016 - 2021 Goal: Community Involvement Action Steps Responsible Time line Encourage community involvement through volunteer work for the historic, cultural and scenic importance of Calais cemeteries by promoting educational events. Cemetery Commission 2016-2021 Goal: Establish a Cemeteries capital budget to plan for futuremajor repair expenses and for acquiring additional cemeterycapacity if donated land does not materialize. Action Steps Responsible Party Time line Seek donations of land in Calais for additional cemetery capacity Cemetery Commission Ongoing The Town must establish a capital budget to plan for future major expenses of our cemeteries. Selectboard, Calais voters at Town Meeting spring 2016, Annually
The Calais Elementary School strategic plan includes the following goals for 2014-2019: Goal 1: Provide an environment that helps children develop towards achieving their full potential both academically and personally. Action Steps Responsible Time line School will continue to attract, retain, and support quality staff School Board 2016 on Teach and practice by example the essential character traits of the ideal student Teachers, School Board, all residents 2016 - 2021 Build and foster relationships with families to support child development Teachers, School Board 2016 - 2021 Goal 2: Provide an environment for the child that is healthy and secure. Action Steps Responsible Party Time line Ensure that the physical plant meets the needs of the students School Board, Maintenance, Selectboard [budgeting] 2016 on Plan for energy efficiency of the buildings School Board 2016-2021 Goal 3: Provide visibility to and partner with both community and state to ensure education sustainability Action Steps Responsible Party Time line Develop school budgets that are fiscally responsive to the needs of the children and community School Board 2016 on