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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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
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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
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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:
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Develop an understanding of the role of sustainable development in policy making;
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Lay a foundation for policymakers to build upon existing renewable energy and sustainable
development activities;
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Provide insights on solar soft costs and the financial tools available to support the Virgin
Islands’ solar market; and
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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