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10:00 AM Committee - The Legislature of the Virgin Islands
REVISED Monday, March 2, 2015 Time: 10:00 A.M. Committee: Economic Development, Agriculture & Planning Chairperson: Senator Janette Millin Young Vice-Chairperson: Senator Novelle E. Francis Location: Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Agenda The Committee on Economic Development, Agriculture & Planning has scheduled a continuation meeting to discuss the following Bill: Bill No. 31-0009 – An Act repealing and re-enacting with amendments, Title 29 Virgin Islands Code, Chapter 12 Subchapter III relating to sustainable tourism through art-based revenue stream production. Invited Testifiers: Honorable Beverly Nicholson-Doty Commissioner Department of Tourism Devin Carrington, Esq Nominee Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs Mr. Marvin Pickering Nominee Bureau of Internal Revenue Mr. Percival Clouden Chief Executive Officer Economic Development Authority David Bornn, Esq. The Bornn Firm P.L.L.C. Mr. Laurent “Tippy” Alfred President I Grade Records LLC. 1:00 P.M. The Committee will also receive an update on the new revised Zoning and Subdivision Codes as submitted by the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Recourses. Invited Testifiers: Mr. Jean-Pierre Oriol Nominee Department of Planning & Natural Resources Ms. Kim Lucus President St. Croix, Board of Realtors Mr. Sebastaino Paiewonsky Cassinelli President St. Thomas, Chamber of Commerce Mr. Mark Eckard President St. Croix, Chambers of Commerce Ms. Tanya Vanblake-Coleman President VI Territorial Association of Realtors Mr. Felipe Ayala Chairman Historic Preservation Committee ____________________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Time: 9:00 A.M. Committee: Finance Chairperson: Sen. Clifford F. Graham Location: Vice-Chairperson: Sen. Kurt A. Vialet Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room St. Croix, Virgin Islands Agenda The Committee on Finance has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony on the following Bills. 1. Bill No. 31-0021 - An Act appropriating $1,000,000, to the office of the Governor for litigation costs to enforce the rights of the people of the Virgin Islands under the Concession and Settlement Agreements between the Government and Hess Oil V.I. Corp., HOVENSA, LLC, and Petroleos de Venezuela, PDVSA V.I., Inc. and related entities (Sponsored at the request of the Governor by Senators: Marvin Blyden and Neville A. James) (Co-sponsors: Jean A. Forde and Clifford F. Graham) Invited Testifiers: Attorney Terri Griffiths Acting Attorney General VI Department of Justice Mr. Valdamier Collens Nominee Department of Finance Mr. Nellon Bowry Nominee Office of Management & Budget Dr. Simon Jones-Hendrickson Chief Economist/Fiscal Policy Advisor Office of the Governor 2. Bill No.31-0012 An Act providing for property tax benefits for retirees on the Government Employees Retirement System who are owed retroactive wages. (Sponsored by Senator: Sammuel Sanes) Invited Testifiers: Mr. Valdamier Collens Nominee Virgin Islands Department of Justice Honorable Osbert Potter Lieutenant Governor or Designee United State Virgin Islands Mr. Austin L. Nibbs, CPA, CGMA Administrator Virgin Islands Government Employees Retirement System Ms. Mary Moorhead President St. Croix, Government Retirees Association Ms. Debra Christopher Citizen /Vice President St. Croix, Government Retirees Association Mr. Terrence T. Joseph Constituent St. Croix, Virgin Islands _____________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, March 4, 2015 Time: 10:00 A.M. Committee: Housing, Public Works & Waste Management Chairperson: Sen. Marvin Blyden Location: Vice Chairperson: Sen. Kurt Vialet Earl B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Agenda The Committee on Housing, Public Works & Waste Management will meet to receive testimony from civil organizations. Invited Testifiers: Mr. Michael Akin Director Catholic Charities of the Virgin Islands Ms. Vivian St. Juste Executive Director Family Resource Center In addition The Committee will also receive testimony from the following housing Departments/Agencies: Invited Testifiers: 1. Ms. Adrienne L. Williams Executive Director Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority Topics of discussion: • • • Overall operations and performance of the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority,(V.I.H.F.A.); Current and upcoming projects Homeownership program 2. Mr. Louis Sylvester Chairman V.I. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Topic of discussion: • Goals and Objectives of the Virgin Islands Housing Authority,(V.I.H.A.) 3. Mr. Robert A. Graham Executive Director Virgin Islands Housing Authority Topics of discussion: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Overall operations and performance of the (V.I.H.A.) Virgin Islands Housing Authority Waste Management in the communities Community streets Status of solar panels on rooftops in communities Status of (MOU) Memorandum Of Understanding with (VIPD) Virgin Islands Police Department Status of Ralph de Chabert housing demolition Status of (JFK) John F. Kennedy Housing underground waterlines Status of Aureo Diaz Housing Status of Williams' Delight & Walter IM Hodge communites Resident Councils Community centers Family Self-sufficiency Program HCV Program (Section 8) Section 3 / Youth Build Program Current and upcoming projects ____________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, March 5, 2015 Time: 10:00 A.M. Committee: Economic Development, Agriculture & Planning Chairperson: Senator Janette Millin Young Vice-Chairperson: Senator Novelle E. Francis Location: Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Agenda The Committee on Economic Development, Agriculture & Planning has scheduled a meeting to discuss the following Bills : Bill No. 31-0022 - An Act amending Title 32 Virgin Islands Code providing for the regulation of business promoters. Invited testifiers: Honorable Beverly Nicholson-Doty Commissioner Department of Tourism Devin Carrington, Esq. Nominee Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs Mr. Joe Aubain President St. Thomas/St. John Chamber of Commerce Mr. Mark Eckard President St. Croix Chamber of Commerce Mr. David Bornn, Esq, Bornn Firm, (P.L.L.C.) Professional Limited Liability Company Mr. Charles Matthews Entrepreneur Shaka Zulu Art and Jewelry 1:00 P.M Bill No. 31-0043 - An Act authorizing the Virgin Islands Port Authority to conduct a cost and feasibility study for the design, construction and operation of a motel or inn near the Randall “Doc” James Race Track on the island of St. Croix Invited Testifiers: Mr. Carlton Dowe Executive Director Virgin Islands Port Authority ____________________________________________________________________________________ Friday, March 6, 2015 Time: 12:30 P.M.--6:00 P.M. Event: Forum on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development Senate President: Sen. Neville James Location: Vice-President: Sen. Janette Millin Young AAC Building, (University of the Virgin Islands) St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Agenda The forum to be convened is for the United States Virgin Islands Legislators to build an understanding of the challenges and opportunities for renewable energy and sustainable development in the territory. Through presentations and facilitated dialogue, this forum aims to: • Develop an understanding of the role of sustainable development in policy making; • Lay a foundation for policymakers to build upon existing renewable energy and sustainable development activities; • Provide insights on solar soft costs and the financial tools available to support the Virgin Islands’ solar market; and • Support the Senators with developing a vision for a more sustainable Virgin Islands. The Forum on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development is sponsored and conducted by the Caribbean Green Technology Center of the University of the Virgin Islands and the Virgin Islands Energy Office. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Monday, March 09, 2015 Time: 9:00 A.M. Committee: Committee on Rules and Judiciary Chairperson: Sen. Kenneth L. Gittens Location: Vice Chairperson: Sen. Janette Millin Young Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room St. Croix, Virgin Islands AGENDA TO FOLLOW ________________________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Time: 9:00 A.M. Committee: Committee on Rules and Judiciary Chairperson: Sen. Kenneth L. Gittens Location: Vice Chairperson: Sen. Janette Millin Young Earl B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands AGENDA TO FOLLOW _______________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Time: Committee: 10:00 A.M. Legislative Session President: Sen. Neville James Location: Vice-President: Sen. Janet Millin Young Earl B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands AGENDA TO FOLLOW _______________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, March 12, 2015 Time: Committee: 10:00 A.M. Legislative Session President: Sen. Neville James Location: Vice-President: Sen. Janet Millin Young Earl B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands AGENDA TO FOLLOW ______________________________________________________________________________________ Friday, March 13, 2015 Time: 10:00 A.M. Committee: Housing, Public Works & Waste Management Chairperson: Sen. Marvin Blyden Location: Vice Chairperson: Sen. Kurt Vialet Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room St. Croix, Virgin Islands Agenda The Committee on Housing, Public Works & Waste Management will receive testimony from the following government departments/agencies Invited Testifiers: Mr. Gustav James Nominee Virgin Islands Department of Public Works Topics of discussion: • • • • Overall operations and performance Status of Coki Point Road / Smith Bay Area, St. Thomas Status of other "emergency" projects on all islands Current and upcoming projects Mrs. May Adams Cornwall Executive Director Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority Topic of discussion • • • • • • Overall operations Status of Bovoni Landfill fires, St. Thomas Status of finding new revenue streams Status of Priority projects Status of Employee concerns Current and Upcoming projects REVISED Monday, March 2, 2015 Time: 10:00 A.M. Committee: Economic Development, Agriculture & Planning Chairperson: Senator Janette Millin Young Vice-Chairperson: Senator Novelle E. Francis Location: Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Agenda The Committee on Economic Development, Agriculture & Planning has scheduled a continuation meeting to discuss the following Bill: Bill No. 31-0009 – An Act repealing and re-enacting with amendments, Title 29 Virgin Islands Code, Chapter 12 Subchapter III relating to sustainable tourism through art-based revenue stream production. Invited Testifiers: Honorable Beverly Nicholson-Doty Commissioner Department of Tourism Devin Carrington, Esq Nominee Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs Mr. Marvin Pickering Nominee Bureau of Internal Revenue Mr. Percival Clouden Chief Executive Officer Economic Development Authority David Bornn, Esq. The Bornn Firm P.L.L.C. Mr. Laurent “Tippy” Alfred President I Grade Records LLC. 1:00 P.M. The Committee will also receive an update on the new revised Zoning and Subdivision Codes as submitted by the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Recourses. Invited Testifiers: Mr. Jean-Pierre Oriol Nominee Department of Planning & Natural Resources Ms. Kim Lucus President St. Croix, Board of Realtors Mr. Sebastaino Paiewonsky Cassinelli President St. Thomas, Chamber of Commerce Mr. Mark Eckard President St. Croix, Chambers of Commerce Ms. Tanya Vanblake-Coleman President VI Territorial Association of Realtors Mr. Felipe Ayala Chairman Historic Preservation Committee ____________________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Time: 9:00 A.M. Committee: Finance Chairperson: Sen. Clifford F. Graham Location: Vice-Chairperson: Sen. Kurt A. Vialet Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room St. Croix, Virgin Islands Agenda The Committee on Finance has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony on the following Bills. 1. Bill No. 31-0021 - An Act appropriating $1,000,000, to the office of the Governor for litigation costs to enforce the rights of the people of the Virgin Islands under the Concession and Settlement Agreements between the Government and Hess Oil V.I. Corp., HOVENSA, LLC, and Petroleos de Venezuela, PDVSA V.I., Inc. and related entities (Sponsored at the request of the Governor by Senators: Marvin Blyden and Neville A. James) (Co-sponsors: Jean A. Forde and Clifford F. Graham) Invited Testifiers: Attorney Terri Griffiths Acting Attorney General VI Department of Justice Mr. Valdamier Collens Nominee Department of Finance Mr. Nellon Bowry Nominee Office of Management & Budget Dr. Simon Jones-Hendrickson Chief Economist/Fiscal Policy Advisor Office of the Governor 2. Bill No.31-0012 An Act providing for property tax benefits for retirees on the Government Employees Retirement System who are owed retroactive wages. (Sponsored by Senator: Sammuel Sanes) Invited Testifiers: Mr. Valdamier Collens Nominee Virgin Islands Department of Justice Honorable Osbert Potter Lieutenant Governor or Designee United State Virgin Islands Mr. Austin L. Nibbs, CPA, CGMA Administrator Virgin Islands Government Employees Retirement System Ms. Mary Moorhead President St. Croix, Government Retirees Association Ms. Debra Christopher Citizen /Vice President St. Croix, Government Retirees Association Mr. Terrence T. Joseph Constituent St. Croix, Virgin Islands _____________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, March 4, 2015 Time: 10:00 A.M. Committee: Housing, Public Works & Waste Management Chairperson: Sen. Marvin Blyden Location: Vice Chairperson: Sen. Kurt Vialet Earl B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Agenda The Committee on Housing, Public Works & Waste Management will meet to receive testimony from civil organizations. Invited Testifiers: Mr. Michael Akin Director Catholic Charities of the Virgin Islands Ms. Vivian St. Juste Executive Director Family Resource Center In addition The Committee will also receive testimony from the following housing Departments/Agencies: Invited Testifiers: 1. Ms. Adrienne L. Williams Executive Director Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority Topics of discussion: • • • Overall operations and performance of the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority,(V.I.H.F.A.); Current and upcoming projects Homeownership program 2. Mr. Louis Sylvester Chairman V.I. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Topic of discussion: • Goals and Objectives of the Virgin Islands Housing Authority,(V.I.H.A.) 3. Mr. Robert A. Graham Executive Director Virgin Islands Housing Authority Topics of discussion: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Overall operations and performance of the (V.I.H.A.) Virgin Islands Housing Authority Waste Management in the communities Community streets Status of solar panels on rooftops in communities Status of (MOU) Memorandum Of Understanding with (VIPD) Virgin Islands Police Department Status of Ralph de Chabert housing demolition Status of (JFK) John F. Kennedy Housing underground waterlines Status of Aureo Diaz Housing Status of Williams' Delight & Walter IM Hodge communites Resident Councils Community centers Family Self-sufficiency Program HCV Program (Section 8) Section 3 / Youth Build Program Current and upcoming projects ____________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, March 5, 2015 Time: 10:00 A.M. Committee: Economic Development, Agriculture & Planning Chairperson: Senator Janette Millin Young Vice-Chairperson: Senator Novelle E. Francis Location: Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Agenda The Committee on Economic Development, Agriculture & Planning has scheduled a meeting to discuss the following Bills : Bill No. 31-0022 - An Act amending Title 32 Virgin Islands Code providing for the regulation of business promoters. Invited testifiers: Honorable Beverly Nicholson-Doty Commissioner Department of Tourism Devin Carrington, Esq. Nominee Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs Mr. Joe Aubain President St. Thomas/St. John Chamber of Commerce Mr. Mark Eckard President St. Croix Chamber of Commerce Mr. David Bornn, Esq, Bornn Firm, (P.L.L.C.) Professional Limited Liability Company Mr. Charles Matthews Entrepreneur Shaka Zulu Art and Jewelry 1:00 P.M Bill No. 31-0043 - An Act authorizing the Virgin Islands Port Authority to conduct a cost and feasibility study for the design, construction and operation of a motel or inn near the Randall “Doc” James Race Track on the island of St. Croix Invited Testifiers: Mr. Carlton Dowe Executive Director Virgin Islands Port Authority ____________________________________________________________________________________ Friday, March 6, 2015 Time: 12:30 P.M.--6:00 P.M. Event: Forum on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development Senate President: Sen. Neville James Location: Vice-President: Sen. Janette Millin Young AAC Building, (University of the Virgin Islands) St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Agenda The forum to be convened is for the United States Virgin Islands Legislators to build an understanding of the challenges and opportunities for renewable energy and sustainable development in the territory. Through presentations and facilitated dialogue, this forum aims to: • Develop an understanding of the role of sustainable development in policy making; • Lay a foundation for policymakers to build upon existing renewable energy and sustainable development activities; • Provide insights on solar soft costs and the financial tools available to support the Virgin Islands’ solar market; and • Support the Senators with developing a vision for a more sustainable Virgin Islands. The Forum on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development is sponsored and conducted by the Caribbean Green Technology Center of the University of the Virgin Islands and the Virgin Islands Energy Office. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Monday, March 09, 2015 Time: 9:00 A.M. Committee: Committee on Rules and Judiciary Chairperson: Sen. Kenneth L. Gittens Location: Vice Chairperson: Sen. Janette Millin Young Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room St. Croix, Virgin Islands AGENDA TO FOLLOW ________________________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Time: 9:00 A.M. Committee: Committee on Rules and Judiciary Chairperson: Sen. Kenneth L. Gittens Location: Vice Chairperson: Sen. Janette Millin Young Earl B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands AGENDA TO FOLLOW _______________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Time: Committee: 10:00 A.M. Legislative Session President: Sen. Neville James Location: Vice-President: Sen. Janet Millin Young Earl B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands AGENDA TO FOLLOW _______________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, March 12, 2015 Time: Committee: 10:00 A.M. Legislative Session President: Sen. Neville James Location: Vice-President: Sen. Janet Millin Young Earl B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands AGENDA TO FOLLOW ______________________________________________________________________________________ Friday, March 13, 2015 Time: 10:00 A.M. Committee: Housing, Public Works & Waste Management Chairperson: Sen. Marvin Blyden Location: Vice Chairperson: Sen. Kurt Vialet Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room St. Croix, Virgin Islands Agenda The Committee on Housing, Public Works & Waste Management will receive testimony from the following government departments/agencies Invited Testifiers: Mr. Gustav James Nominee Virgin Islands Department of Public Works Topics of discussion: • • • • Overall operations and performance Status of Coki Point Road / Smith Bay Area, St. Thomas Status of other "emergency" projects on all islands Current and upcoming projects Mrs. May Adams Cornwall Executive Director Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority Topic of discussion • • • • • • Overall operations Status of Bovoni Landfill fires, St. Thomas Status of finding new revenue streams Status of Priority projects Status of Employee concerns Current and Upcoming projects REVISED Monday, March 2, 2015 Time: 10:00 A.M. Committee: Economic Development, Agriculture & Planning Chairperson: Senator Janette Millin Young Vice-Chairperson: Senator Novelle E. Francis Location: Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Agenda The Committee on Economic Development, Agriculture & Planning has scheduled a continuation meeting to discuss the following Bill: Bill No. 31-0009 – An Act repealing and re-enacting with amendments, Title 29 Virgin Islands Code, Chapter 12 Subchapter III relating to sustainable tourism through art-based revenue stream production. Invited Testifiers: Honorable Beverly Nicholson-Doty Commissioner Department of Tourism Devin Carrington, Esq Nominee Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs Mr. Marvin Pickering Nominee Bureau of Internal Revenue Mr. Percival Clouden Chief Executive Officer Economic Development Authority David Bornn, Esq. The Bornn Firm P.L.L.C. Mr. Laurent “Tippy” Alfred President I Grade Records LLC. 1:00 P.M. The Committee will also receive an update on the new revised Zoning and Subdivision Codes as submitted by the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Recourses. Invited Testifiers: Mr. Jean-Pierre Oriol Nominee Department of Planning & Natural Resources Ms. Kim Lucus President St. Croix, Board of Realtors Mr. Sebastaino Paiewonsky Cassinelli President St. Thomas, Chamber of Commerce Mr. Mark Eckard President St. Croix, Chambers of Commerce Ms. Tanya Vanblake-Coleman President VI Territorial Association of Realtors Mr. Felipe Ayala Chairman Historic Preservation Committee ____________________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Time: 9:00 A.M. Committee: Finance Chairperson: Sen. Clifford F. Graham Location: Vice-Chairperson: Sen. Kurt A. Vialet Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room St. Croix, Virgin Islands Agenda The Committee on Finance has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony on the following Bills. 1. Bill No. 31-0021 - An Act appropriating $1,000,000, to the office of the Governor for litigation costs to enforce the rights of the people of the Virgin Islands under the Concession and Settlement Agreements between the Government and Hess Oil V.I. Corp., HOVENSA, LLC, and Petroleos de Venezuela, PDVSA V.I., Inc. and related entities (Sponsored at the request of the Governor by Senators: Marvin Blyden and Neville A. James) (Co-sponsors: Jean A. Forde and Clifford F. Graham) Invited Testifiers: Attorney Terri Griffiths Acting Attorney General VI Department of Justice Mr. Valdamier Collens Nominee Department of Finance Mr. Nellon Bowry Nominee Office of Management & Budget Dr. Simon Jones-Hendrickson Chief Economist/Fiscal Policy Advisor Office of the Governor 2. Bill No.31-0012 An Act providing for property tax benefits for retirees on the Government Employees Retirement System who are owed retroactive wages. (Sponsored by Senator: Sammuel Sanes) Invited Testifiers: Mr. Valdamier Collens Nominee Virgin Islands Department of Justice Honorable Osbert Potter Lieutenant Governor or Designee United State Virgin Islands Mr. Austin L. Nibbs, CPA, CGMA Administrator Virgin Islands Government Employees Retirement System Ms. Mary Moorhead President St. Croix, Government Retirees Association Ms. Debra Christopher Citizen /Vice President St. Croix, Government Retirees Association Mr. Terrence T. Joseph Constituent St. Croix, Virgin Islands _____________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, March 4, 2015 Time: 10:00 A.M. Committee: Housing, Public Works & Waste Management Chairperson: Sen. Marvin Blyden Location: Vice Chairperson: Sen. Kurt Vialet Earl B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Agenda The Committee on Housing, Public Works & Waste Management will meet to receive testimony from civil organizations. Invited Testifiers: Mr. Michael Akin Director Catholic Charities of the Virgin Islands Ms. Vivian St. Juste Executive Director Family Resource Center In addition The Committee will also receive testimony from the following housing Departments/Agencies: Invited Testifiers: 1. Ms. Adrienne L. Williams Executive Director Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority Topics of discussion: • • • Overall operations and performance of the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority,(V.I.H.F.A.); Current and upcoming projects Homeownership program 2. Mr. Louis Sylvester Chairman V.I. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Topic of discussion: • Goals and Objectives of the Virgin Islands Housing Authority,(V.I.H.A.) 3. Mr. Robert A. Graham Executive Director Virgin Islands Housing Authority Topics of discussion: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Overall operations and performance of the (V.I.H.A.) Virgin Islands Housing Authority Waste Management in the communities Community streets Status of solar panels on rooftops in communities Status of (MOU) Memorandum Of Understanding with (VIPD) Virgin Islands Police Department Status of Ralph de Chabert housing demolition Status of (JFK) John F. Kennedy Housing underground waterlines Status of Aureo Diaz Housing Status of Williams' Delight & Walter IM Hodge communites Resident Councils Community centers Family Self-sufficiency Program HCV Program (Section 8) Section 3 / Youth Build Program Current and upcoming projects ____________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, March 5, 2015 Time: 10:00 A.M. Committee: Economic Development, Agriculture & Planning Chairperson: Senator Janette Millin Young Vice-Chairperson: Senator Novelle E. Francis Location: Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Agenda The Committee on Economic Development, Agriculture & Planning has scheduled a meeting to discuss the following Bills : Bill No. 31-0022 - An Act amending Title 32 Virgin Islands Code providing for the regulation of business promoters. Invited testifiers: Honorable Beverly Nicholson-Doty Commissioner Department of Tourism Devin Carrington, Esq. Nominee Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs Mr. Joe Aubain President St. Thomas/St. John Chamber of Commerce Mr. Mark Eckard President St. Croix Chamber of Commerce Mr. David Bornn, Esq, Bornn Firm, (P.L.L.C.) Professional Limited Liability Company Mr. Charles Matthews Entrepreneur Shaka Zulu Art and Jewelry 1:00 P.M Bill No. 31-0043 - An Act authorizing the Virgin Islands Port Authority to conduct a cost and feasibility study for the design, construction and operation of a motel or inn near the Randall “Doc” James Race Track on the island of St. Croix Invited Testifiers: Mr. Carlton Dowe Executive Director Virgin Islands Port Authority ____________________________________________________________________________________ Friday, March 6, 2015 Time: 12:30 P.M.--6:00 P.M. Event: Forum on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development Senate President: Sen. Neville James Location: Vice-President: Sen. Janette Millin Young AAC Building, (University of the Virgin Islands) St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Agenda The forum to be convened is for the United States Virgin Islands Legislators to build an understanding of the challenges and opportunities for renewable energy and sustainable development in the territory. Through presentations and facilitated dialogue, this forum aims to: • Develop an understanding of the role of sustainable development in policy making; • Lay a foundation for policymakers to build upon existing renewable energy and sustainable development activities; • Provide insights on solar soft costs and the financial tools available to support the Virgin Islands’ solar market; and • Support the Senators with developing a vision for a more sustainable Virgin Islands. The Forum on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development is sponsored and conducted by the Caribbean Green Technology Center of the University of the Virgin Islands and the Virgin Islands Energy Office. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Monday, March 09, 2015 Time: 9:00 A.M. Committee: Committee on Rules and Judiciary Chairperson: Sen. Kenneth L. Gittens Location: Vice Chairperson: Sen. Janette Millin Young Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room St. Croix, Virgin Islands AGENDA TO FOLLOW ________________________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Time: 9:00 A.M. Committee: Committee on Rules and Judiciary Chairperson: Sen. Kenneth L. Gittens Location: Vice Chairperson: Sen. Janette Millin Young Earl B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands AGENDA TO FOLLOW _______________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Time: Committee: 10:00 A.M. Legislative Session President: Sen. Neville James Location: Vice-President: Sen. Janet Millin Young Earl B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands AGENDA TO FOLLOW _______________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, March 12, 2015 Time: Committee: 10:00 A.M. Legislative Session President: Sen. Neville James Location: Vice-President: Sen. Janet Millin Young Earl B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands AGENDA TO FOLLOW ______________________________________________________________________________________ Friday, March 13, 2015 Time: 10:00 A.M. Committee: Housing, Public Works & Waste Management Chairperson: Sen. Marvin Blyden Location: Vice Chairperson: Sen. Kurt Vialet Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room St. Croix, Virgin Islands Agenda The Committee on Housing, Public Works & Waste Management will receive testimony from the following government departments/agencies Invited Testifiers: Mr. Gustav James Nominee Virgin Islands Department of Public Works Topics of discussion: • • • • Overall operations and performance Status of Coki Point Road / Smith Bay Area, St. Thomas Status of other "emergency" projects on all islands Current and upcoming projects Mrs. May Adams Cornwall Executive Director Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority Topic of discussion • • • • • • Overall operations Status of Bovoni Landfill fires, St. Thomas Status of finding new revenue streams Status of Priority projects Status of Employee concerns Current and Upcoming projects REVISED Monday, March 2, 2015 Time: 10:00 A.M. Committee: Economic Development, Agriculture & Planning Chairperson: Senator Janette Millin Young Vice-Chairperson: Senator Novelle E. Francis Location: Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Agenda The Committee on Economic Development, Agriculture & Planning has scheduled a continuation meeting to discuss the following Bill: Bill No. 31-0009 – An Act repealing and re-enacting with amendments, Title 29 Virgin Islands Code, Chapter 12 Subchapter III relating to sustainable tourism through art-based revenue stream production. Invited Testifiers: Honorable Beverly Nicholson-Doty Commissioner Department of Tourism Devin Carrington, Esq Nominee Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs Mr. Marvin Pickering Nominee Bureau of Internal Revenue Mr. Percival Clouden Chief Executive Officer Economic Development Authority David Bornn, Esq. The Bornn Firm P.L.L.C. Mr. Laurent “Tippy” Alfred President I Grade Records LLC. 1:00 P.M. The Committee will also receive an update on the new revised Zoning and Subdivision Codes as submitted by the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Recourses. Invited Testifiers: Mr. Jean-Pierre Oriol Nominee Department of Planning & Natural Resources Ms. Kim Lucus President St. Croix, Board of Realtors Mr. Sebastaino Paiewonsky Cassinelli President St. Thomas, Chamber of Commerce Mr. Mark Eckard President St. Croix, Chambers of Commerce Ms. Tanya Vanblake-Coleman President VI Territorial Association of Realtors Mr. Felipe Ayala Chairman Historic Preservation Committee ____________________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Time: 9:00 A.M. Committee: Finance Chairperson: Sen. Clifford F. Graham Location: Vice-Chairperson: Sen. Kurt A. Vialet Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room St. Croix, Virgin Islands Agenda The Committee on Finance has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony on the following Bills. 1. Bill No. 31-0021 - An Act appropriating $1,000,000, to the office of the Governor for litigation costs to enforce the rights of the people of the Virgin Islands under the Concession and Settlement Agreements between the Government and Hess Oil V.I. Corp., HOVENSA, LLC, and Petroleos de Venezuela, PDVSA V.I., Inc. and related entities (Sponsored at the request of the Governor by Senators: Marvin Blyden and Neville A. James) (Co-sponsors: Jean A. Forde and Clifford F. Graham) Invited Testifiers: Attorney Terri Griffiths Acting Attorney General VI Department of Justice Mr. Valdamier Collens Nominee Department of Finance Mr. Nellon Bowry Nominee Office of Management & Budget Dr. Simon Jones-Hendrickson Chief Economist/Fiscal Policy Advisor Office of the Governor 2. Bill No.31-0012 An Act providing for property tax benefits for retirees on the Government Employees Retirement System who are owed retroactive wages. (Sponsored by Senator: Sammuel Sanes) Invited Testifiers: Mr. Valdamier Collens Nominee Virgin Islands Department of Justice Honorable Osbert Potter Lieutenant Governor or Designee United State Virgin Islands Mr. Austin L. Nibbs, CPA, CGMA Administrator Virgin Islands Government Employees Retirement System Ms. Mary Moorhead President St. Croix, Government Retirees Association Ms. Debra Christopher Citizen /Vice President St. Croix, Government Retirees Association Mr. Terrence T. Joseph Constituent St. Croix, Virgin Islands _____________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, March 4, 2015 Time: 10:00 A.M. Committee: Housing, Public Works & Waste Management Chairperson: Sen. Marvin Blyden Location: Vice Chairperson: Sen. Kurt Vialet Earl B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Agenda The Committee on Housing, Public Works & Waste Management will meet to receive testimony from civil organizations. Invited Testifiers: Mr. Michael Akin Director Catholic Charities of the Virgin Islands Ms. Vivian St. Juste Executive Director Family Resource Center In addition The Committee will also receive testimony from the following housing Departments/Agencies: Invited Testifiers: 1. Ms. Adrienne L. Williams Executive Director Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority Topics of discussion: • • • Overall operations and performance of the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority,(V.I.H.F.A.); Current and upcoming projects Homeownership program 2. Mr. Louis Sylvester Chairman V.I. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Topic of discussion: • Goals and Objectives of the Virgin Islands Housing Authority,(V.I.H.A.) 3. Mr. Robert A. Graham Executive Director Virgin Islands Housing Authority Topics of discussion: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Overall operations and performance of the (V.I.H.A.) Virgin Islands Housing Authority Waste Management in the communities Community streets Status of solar panels on rooftops in communities Status of (MOU) Memorandum Of Understanding with (VIPD) Virgin Islands Police Department Status of Ralph de Chabert housing demolition Status of (JFK) John F. Kennedy Housing underground waterlines Status of Aureo Diaz Housing Status of Williams' Delight & Walter IM Hodge communites Resident Councils Community centers Family Self-sufficiency Program HCV Program (Section 8) Section 3 / Youth Build Program Current and upcoming projects ____________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, March 5, 2015 Time: 10:00 A.M. Committee: Economic Development, Agriculture & Planning Chairperson: Senator Janette Millin Young Vice-Chairperson: Senator Novelle E. Francis Location: Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Agenda The Committee on Economic Development, Agriculture & Planning has scheduled a meeting to discuss the following Bills : Bill No. 31-0022 - An Act amending Title 32 Virgin Islands Code providing for the regulation of business promoters. Invited testifiers: Honorable Beverly Nicholson-Doty Commissioner Department of Tourism Devin Carrington, Esq. Nominee Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs Mr. Joe Aubain President St. Thomas/St. John Chamber of Commerce Mr. Mark Eckard President St. Croix Chamber of Commerce Mr. David Bornn, Esq, Bornn Firm, (P.L.L.C.) Professional Limited Liability Company Mr. Charles Matthews Entrepreneur Shaka Zulu Art and Jewelry 1:00 P.M Bill No. 31-0043 - An Act authorizing the Virgin Islands Port Authority to conduct a cost and feasibility study for the design, construction and operation of a motel or inn near the Randall “Doc” James Race Track on the island of St. Croix Invited Testifiers: Mr. Carlton Dowe Executive Director Virgin Islands Port Authority ____________________________________________________________________________________ Friday, March 6, 2015 Time: 12:30 P.M.--6:00 P.M. Event: Forum on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development Senate President: Sen. Neville James Location: Vice-President: Sen. Janette Millin Young AAC Building, (University of the Virgin Islands) St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Agenda The forum to be convened is for the United States Virgin Islands Legislators to build an understanding of the challenges and opportunities for renewable energy and sustainable development in the territory. Through presentations and facilitated dialogue, this forum aims to: • Develop an understanding of the role of sustainable development in policy making; • Lay a foundation for policymakers to build upon existing renewable energy and sustainable development activities; • Provide insights on solar soft costs and the financial tools available to support the Virgin Islands’ solar market; and • Support the Senators with developing a vision for a more sustainable Virgin Islands. The Forum on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development is sponsored and conducted by the Caribbean Green Technology Center of the University of the Virgin Islands and the Virgin Islands Energy Office. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Monday, March 09, 2015 Time: 9:00 A.M. Committee: Committee on Rules and Judiciary Chairperson: Sen. Kenneth L. Gittens Location: Vice Chairperson: Sen. Janette Millin Young Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room St. Croix, Virgin Islands AGENDA TO FOLLOW ________________________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Time: 9:00 A.M. Committee: Committee on Rules and Judiciary Chairperson: Sen. Kenneth L. Gittens Location: Vice Chairperson: Sen. Janette Millin Young Earl B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands AGENDA TO FOLLOW _______________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Time: Committee: 10:00 A.M. Legislative Session President: Sen. Neville James Location: Vice-President: Sen. Janet Millin Young Earl B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands AGENDA TO FOLLOW _______________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, March 12, 2015 Time: Committee: 10:00 A.M. Legislative Session President: Sen. Neville James Location: Vice-President: Sen. Janet Millin Young Earl B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas, Virgin Islands AGENDA TO FOLLOW ______________________________________________________________________________________ Friday, March 13, 2015 Time: 10:00 A.M. Committee: Housing, Public Works & Waste Management Chairperson: Sen. Marvin Blyden Location: Vice Chairperson: Sen. Kurt Vialet Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room St. Croix, Virgin Islands Agenda The Committee on Housing, Public Works & Waste Management will receive testimony from the following government departments/agencies Invited Testifiers: Mr. Gustav James Nominee Virgin Islands Department of Public Works Topics of discussion: • • • • Overall operations and performance Status of Coki Point Road / Smith Bay Area, St. Thomas Status of other "emergency" projects on all islands Current and upcoming projects Mrs. May Adams Cornwall Executive Director Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority Topic of discussion • • • • • • Overall operations Status of Bovoni Landfill fires, St. Thomas Status of finding new revenue streams Status of Priority projects Status of Employee concerns Current and Upcoming projects
