The Senate Rules Committee approved six of seven bills, a lease agreement and a board nomination Tuesday in slightly more than three hours.
All but one of the bills passed unanimously. In that one, Sens. Adlah "Foncie" Donastorg and Allie-Allison Petrus locked horns over the reallocation of funds for the Virgin Islands from the nationwide tobacco industry settlement. The bill to channel 100 percent of the money to the Health Department and the territory's hospitals passed 4-1, with Donastorg opposed. The measure amends earlier legislation dividing the proceeds equally between health areas and the Union Arbitration Fund.
A bill sponsored by Sen. Adelbert "Bert" Bryan, to increase the highway user tax by 4 cents a pound, was held in committee. Bryan was not at the meeting, nor was Sen. Almando "Rocky" Liburd, who was excused.
The nomination of Paulette Rabsatt to the Health Insurance Board was passed unanimously. Rabsatt is deputy assistant to the governor for fiscal policy and economic affairs, a position she has held since March 1999.
Rabsatt, born on St.Thomas, was director of accounting for the Finance Department for six years prior to her current post. She has more than 14 years of managerial accounting experience on both St. Thomas and the U.S. mainland. If approved by the full Senate, she will replace Myriam J. James. Petrus, who heartily approved Rabsatt's nomination, said, "The governor has finally sent down somebody who is qualified and not political."
All senators approved a bill that committee chair Violet Anne Golden claimed will "de-politicize" government hiring practices. It would prevent the governor's political appointees from staying in their positions indefinetely, by eliminating the exempt employees' option to become classified after two years in an exempt or unclassified position.
Senate president Vargrave Richards said the bill has the support of labor and collective bargaining and "could not come at a more appropriate time." He referred to it not being a gubernatorial election year. Sen. Donald "Ducks" Cole called the measure "long overdue."
The tobacco settlement evoked the only dispute in the meeting. Donastorg said, "I have done a lot of soul searching, and I cannot endorse the bill." He asked the other senators if they wanted the 23rd Legislature to be remembered as "Indian givers," since the 22nd Legislature had passed a bill splitting the tobacco funds 50/50 between the Union Arbitration Fund and the Department of Health.
Donastorg said, "While I understand the health concerns, and certainly support health measures, we have to start somewhere giving government employees their due."
Petrus objected, citing figures brought up at earlier meetings showing that the amount reportedly proposed for the arbitration fund, $556,517, would amount to $2.38 per pay period in the first year and only slightly more after that.
Golden tacked on an amendment with minor alterations in leveraging of the funds, and an endorsement of the bill from the boards of the Roy L. Schneider and Juan F. Luis Hospitals.
In other action, the committee approved:
– Two bills which would amend the V.I. Code and bring the territory into federal compliance – one addressing water pollution control, and the other regulating underground storage tanks.
– A bill to protect the Magens Bay Authority from judgment liens and executions against its property.
– A bill to petition the U.S. Interior Department to convey a parcel of Estate Wintberg land as a gift to the territory for use as a park.
– A lease agreement for E.D. Plumbing Contractors.
The bills now go to the full Senate for consideration.
The meeting was attended by committee-member Sens. Gregory Bennerson, Donastorg, Golden, Judy Gomez and Richards, along with non-committee member Sens. Cole and Petrus.
RULES PANEL OKS ALL TOBACCO FUNDS FOR HEALTH
The Senate Rules Committee approved six of seven bills, a lease agreement and a board nomination Tuesday in slightly more than three hours.
All but one of the bills passed unanimously. In that one, Sens. Adlah "Foncie" Donastorg and Allie-Allison Petrus locked horns over the reallocation of funds for the Virgin Islands from the nationwide tobacco industry settlement. The bill to channel 100 percent of the money to the Health Department and the territory's hospitals passed 4-1, with Donastorg opposed. The measure is an amendment to earlier legislation dividing the proceeds equally between health areas and the Union Arbitration Fund.
A bill sponsored by Sen. Adelbert "Bert" Bryan, to increase the highway user tax by 4 cents a pound, was held in committee. Bryan was not at the meeting, nor was Sen. Almando "Rocky" Liburd, who was excused.
The nomination of Paulette Rabsatt to the Health Insurance Board was passed unanimously. Rabsatt is deputy assistant to the governor for fiscal policy and economic affairs, a position she has held since March 1999.
Rabsatt, born on St.Thomas, was director of accounting for the Finance Department for six years prior to her current post. She has more than 14 years of managerial accounting experience on both St. Thomas and the U.S. mainland. If approved by the full Senate, she will replace Myriam J. James. Petrus, who heartily approved Rabsatt's nomination, said, "The governor has finally sent down somebody who is qualified and not political."
All senators approved a bill that committee chair Violet Anne Golden claimed will "de-politicize" government hiring practices. It would prevent the governor's political appointees from staying in their positions indefinetely, by eliminating the exempt employees' option to become classified after two years in an exempt or unclassified position.
Senate president Vargrave Richards said the bill has the support of labor and collective bargaining and "could not come at a more appropriate time." He referred to it not being a gubernatorial election year. Sen. Donald "Ducks" Cole called the measure "long overdue."
The tobacco settlement evoked the only dispute in the meeting. Donastorg said, "I have done a lot of soul searching, and I cannot endorse the bill." He asked the other senators if they wanted the 23rd Legislature to be remembered as "Indian givers," since the 22nd Legislature had passed a bill splitting the tobacco funds 50/50 between the Union Arbitration Fund and the Department of Health.
Donastorg said, "While I understand the health concerns, and certainly support health measures, we have to start somewhere giving government employees their due."
Petrus objected, citing figures brought up at earlier meetings showing that the amount reportedly proposed for the arbitration fund, $556,517, would amount to $2.38 per pay period in the first year and only slightly more after that.
Golden tacked on an amendment with minor alterations in leveraging of the funds, and an endorsement of the bill from the boards of the Roy L. Schneider and Juan F. Luis Hospitals.
In other action, the committee approved:
– Two bills which would amend the V.I. Code and bring the territory into federal compliance – one addressing water pollution control, and the other regulating underground storage tanks.
– A bill to protect the Magens Bay Authority from judgment liens and executions against its property.
– A bill to petition the U.S. Interior Department to convey a parcel of Estate Wintberg land as a gift to the territory for use as a park.
– A lease agreement for E.D. Plumbing Contractors.
The bills now go to the full Senate for consideration.
The meeting was attended by committee-member Sens. Gregory Bennerson, Donastorg, Golden, Judy Gomez and Richards, along with non-committee member Sens. Cole and Petrus.
All but one of the bills passed unanimously. In that one, Sens. Adlah "Foncie" Donastorg and Allie-Allison Petrus locked horns over the reallocation of funds for the Virgin Islands from the nationwide tobacco industry settlement. The bill to channel 100 percent of the money to the Health Department and the territory's hospitals passed 4-1, with Donastorg opposed. The measure is an amendment to earlier legislation dividing the proceeds equally between health areas and the Union Arbitration Fund.
A bill sponsored by Sen. Adelbert "Bert" Bryan, to increase the highway user tax by 4 cents a pound, was held in committee. Bryan was not at the meeting, nor was Sen. Almando "Rocky" Liburd, who was excused.
The nomination of Paulette Rabsatt to the Health Insurance Board was passed unanimously. Rabsatt is deputy assistant to the governor for fiscal policy and economic affairs, a position she has held since March 1999.
Rabsatt, born on St.Thomas, was director of accounting for the Finance Department for six years prior to her current post. She has more than 14 years of managerial accounting experience on both St. Thomas and the U.S. mainland. If approved by the full Senate, she will replace Myriam J. James. Petrus, who heartily approved Rabsatt's nomination, said, "The governor has finally sent down somebody who is qualified and not political."
All senators approved a bill that committee chair Violet Anne Golden claimed will "de-politicize" government hiring practices. It would prevent the governor's political appointees from staying in their positions indefinetely, by eliminating the exempt employees' option to become classified after two years in an exempt or unclassified position.
Senate president Vargrave Richards said the bill has the support of labor and collective bargaining and "could not come at a more appropriate time." He referred to it not being a gubernatorial election year. Sen. Donald "Ducks" Cole called the measure "long overdue."
The tobacco settlement evoked the only dispute in the meeting. Donastorg said, "I have done a lot of soul searching, and I cannot endorse the bill." He asked the other senators if they wanted the 23rd Legislature to be remembered as "Indian givers," since the 22nd Legislature had passed a bill splitting the tobacco funds 50/50 between the Union Arbitration Fund and the Department of Health.
Donastorg said, "While I understand the health concerns, and certainly support health measures, we have to start somewhere giving government employees their due."
Petrus objected, citing figures brought up at earlier meetings showing that the amount reportedly proposed for the arbitration fund, $556,517, would amount to $2.38 per pay period in the first year and only slightly more after that.
Golden tacked on an amendment with minor alterations in leveraging of the funds, and an endorsement of the bill from the boards of the Roy L. Schneider and Juan F. Luis Hospitals.
In other action, the committee approved:
– Two bills which would amend the V.I. Code and bring the territory into federal compliance – one addressing water pollution control, and the other regulating underground storage tanks.
– A bill to protect the Magens Bay Authority from judgment liens and executions against its property.
– A bill to petition the U.S. Interior Department to convey a parcel of Estate Wintberg land as a gift to the territory for use as a park.
– A lease agreement for E.D. Plumbing Contractors.
The bills now go to the full Senate for consideration.
The meeting was attended by committee-member Sens. Gregory Bennerson, Donastorg, Golden, Judy Gomez and Richards, along with non-committee member Sens. Cole and Petrus.
UVI STUDENTS TESTING THE WATERS WITH NOAA
When the oceanographic research vessel Seward Johnson pulled into St. Thomas harbor on Sunday, she carried four University of the Virgin Islands students bearing information that could very well influence the lives of their grandchildren.
The research they carried out deals with climatic change, including, ultimately, changes in the ozone layer. It is part of ongoing research called the Anegada Climate Tracers Study, or ACTS.
The students, accompanied by three UVI faculty and staff members, flew to Trinidad a week ago where they joined the research vessel for a trip back through the islands. They took samples of the waters in between, especially in the Anegada Passage, where the Caribbean waters pour into the Atlantic Ocean.
Participating in the study were students Jack DeVan, Brandon Eyre, Barry Volson and Michael Holt, who is a girl. With them were marine biology professor Stephen Ratchford, marine research specialist Kevin Brown and Water Resources Research Institute staff member Ronald Olivacce.
Olivacce was the first student intern in the program four years ago, and Holt is the first girl to take part. Olivacce may have influenced the ship's only stop, which was in his native Dominica — where, according to Volson, they had "a very good time." But the rest of the trip was work, which was fine with Volson, who was making his sixth such trip and is the veteran of the group.
When asked if Holt, being the only girl, was allowed in the kitchen, chief steward John Bolog said, "Definitely not. I take my galley very seriously."
Volson, the veteran voyager, advised, "Always make friends with the chef," which, from his grin, he obviously had done.
A senior marine biology major, Volson was busily helping UVI Interim Chancellor Roy Watlington on Monday afternoon as they loaded cases of the water samples the students had collected for shipment to the University of Miami.
Watlington held up one of the large vials, actually test tubes, and said, "This is sea water, but it is worth $2000." This is because the samples have been taken from as far down as 2,000 feet, and that is where the students' work came in.
They worked under the direction of Doug Wilson, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration chief scientist. The research is conducted jointly by NOAA and UVI's Eastern Caribbean Center. Funding for the project, Watlington said, comes from the U.S. Energy Department and a grant from the center.
Although Watlington wears many hats, the continuing ocean study is his "pet project," and one he is actively involved in. "We want people to know what fun, really interesting, things we have at the university," he said.
Such as the following:
On Sunday, the New York Mets baseball game was snowed out. Snow in April? This is the month made for proverbial showers, isn't it? Well, maybe the team's research will help uncover this peculiar weather.
What they are looking for in these samples, Watlington explained, is the man-made gas freon. He said it's like a "fingerprint, a dirty footprint," that in infinitesimally small amounts lends significant evidence of water flows, and provides evidence of where the water is going. The Labrador current, even Arctic waters, exist in the Atlantic and Caribbean. Analyzing these water samples will help scientists understand such weather phenomena as La Nina and El Nino, he said.
The Seward Johnson is owned by the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, a non-profit organization based in Fort Pierce, Fla. The institute was founded in 1971 by Seward Johnson Sr. of the Johnson & Johnson baby products company and engineer Edward Link. It conducts a seemingly limitless variety of research on everything from global warming to dolphin-protection programs. The vessel is also a platform for dive operations from its three four-man submarines.
Watlington said it would cost thousands of dollars a day to charter the vessel with all its state-of-the-art labs and equipment. The students pay their way by assisting the NOAA research scientists. Large photographs of Johnson and Link peer benevolently down on the ship's wardroom where Bolog feeds the 11 to 13 crew members and any visiting students or scientists.
The next expedition for ACTS, which is in its 10th and perhaps last year, will take place in June. Marine science students interested in going on that trip can call (340) 693-1391 or check out the website by clicking here.
The research they carried out deals with climatic change, including, ultimately, changes in the ozone layer. It is part of ongoing research called the Anegada Climate Tracers Study, or ACTS.
The students, accompanied by three UVI faculty and staff members, flew to Trinidad a week ago where they joined the research vessel for a trip back through the islands. They took samples of the waters in between, especially in the Anegada Passage, where the Caribbean waters pour into the Atlantic Ocean.
Participating in the study were students Jack DeVan, Brandon Eyre, Barry Volson and Michael Holt, who is a girl. With them were marine biology professor Stephen Ratchford, marine research specialist Kevin Brown and Water Resources Research Institute staff member Ronald Olivacce.
Olivacce was the first student intern in the program four years ago, and Holt is the first girl to take part. Olivacce may have influenced the ship's only stop, which was in his native Dominica — where, according to Volson, they had "a very good time." But the rest of the trip was work, which was fine with Volson, who was making his sixth such trip and is the veteran of the group.
When asked if Holt, being the only girl, was allowed in the kitchen, chief steward John Bolog said, "Definitely not. I take my galley very seriously."
Volson, the veteran voyager, advised, "Always make friends with the chef," which, from his grin, he obviously had done.
A senior marine biology major, Volson was busily helping UVI Interim Chancellor Roy Watlington on Monday afternoon as they loaded cases of the water samples the students had collected for shipment to the University of Miami.
Watlington held up one of the large vials, actually test tubes, and said, "This is sea water, but it is worth $2000." This is because the samples have been taken from as far down as 2,000 feet, and that is where the students' work came in.
They worked under the direction of Doug Wilson, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration chief scientist. The research is conducted jointly by NOAA and UVI's Eastern Caribbean Center. Funding for the project, Watlington said, comes from the U.S. Energy Department and a grant from the center.
Although Watlington wears many hats, the continuing ocean study is his "pet project," and one he is actively involved in. "We want people to know what fun, really interesting, things we have at the university," he said.
Such as the following:
On Sunday, the New York Mets baseball game was snowed out. Snow in April? This is the month made for proverbial showers, isn't it? Well, maybe the team's research will help uncover this peculiar weather.
What they are looking for in these samples, Watlington explained, is the man-made gas freon. He said it's like a "fingerprint, a dirty footprint," that in infinitesimally small amounts lends significant evidence of water flows, and provides evidence of where the water is going. The Labrador current, even Arctic waters, exist in the Atlantic and Caribbean. Analyzing these water samples will help scientists understand such weather phenomena as La Nina and El Nino, he said.
The Seward Johnson is owned by the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, a non-profit organization based in Fort Pierce, Fla. The institute was founded in 1971 by Seward Johnson Sr. of the Johnson & Johnson baby products company and engineer Edward Link. It conducts a seemingly limitless variety of research on everything from global warming to dolphin-protection programs. The vessel is also a platform for dive operations from its three four-man submarines.
Watlington said it would cost thousands of dollars a day to charter the vessel with all its state-of-the-art labs and equipment. The students pay their way by assisting the NOAA research scientists. Large photographs of Johnson and Link peer benevolently down on the ship's wardroom where Bolog feeds the 11 to 13 crew members and any visiting students or scientists.
The next expedition for ACTS, which is in its 10th and perhaps last year, will take place in June. Marine science students interested in going on that trip can call (340) 693-1391 or check out the website by clicking here.
V.I. CARNIVAL LEAVE STARTS HERE WITH J'OUVERT
The V.I. Carnival 2000 holidays for government workers in the St. Thomas-St. John District will start at noon on Food Fair day, Wednesday, May 3. There'll be administrative leave for the whole territory on the days of J'Ouvert, the Children's Parade and the Adults Parade — Thursday through Saturday, May 4-6.
In a proclamation issued Tuesday, Gov. Charles W. Turnbull authorized his commissioners and agency heads to grant such leave to non-essential employees. He noted that the leave "shall not apply to essential employees, employees on a regular rotating shift or employees on sick leave."
The governor said in the proclamation that Carnival annually attracts hundreds of visitors, many of them family and friends of residents, thereby "affording the community the opportunity to play the role of goodwill ambassadors for the territory." According to a Government House release, Turnbull issued the administrative leave directive "to allow Virgin Islanders greater participation in Carnival activities and to enhance the celebration of Virgin Islands Carnival by all residents and visitors."
In a proclamation issued Tuesday, Gov. Charles W. Turnbull authorized his commissioners and agency heads to grant such leave to non-essential employees. He noted that the leave "shall not apply to essential employees, employees on a regular rotating shift or employees on sick leave."
The governor said in the proclamation that Carnival annually attracts hundreds of visitors, many of them family and friends of residents, thereby "affording the community the opportunity to play the role of goodwill ambassadors for the territory." According to a Government House release, Turnbull issued the administrative leave directive "to allow Virgin Islanders greater participation in Carnival activities and to enhance the celebration of Virgin Islands Carnival by all residents and visitors."
CARNIVAL LEAVE STARTS AT NOON OF FOOD FAIR DAY
The V.I. Carnival 2000 holidays for government workers in the St. Thomas-St. John District will start at noon on Food Fair day, Wednesday, May 3. There'll be administrative leave for the whole territory on the days of J'Ouvert, the Children's Parade and the Adults Parade — Thursday through Saturday, May 4-6.
In a proclamation issued Tuesday, Gov. Charles W. Turnbull authorized his commissioners and agency heads to grant such leave to non-essential employees. He noted that the leave "shall not apply to essential employees, employees on a regular rotating shift or employees on sick leave."
The governor said in the proclamation that Carnival annually attracts hundreds of visitors, many of them family and friends of residents, thereby "affording the community the opportunity to play the role of goodwill ambassadors for the territory." According to a Government House release, Turnbull issued the administrative leave directive "to allow Virgin Islanders greater participation in Carnival activities and to enhance the celebration of Virgin Islands Carnival by all residents and visitors."
In a proclamation issued Tuesday, Gov. Charles W. Turnbull authorized his commissioners and agency heads to grant such leave to non-essential employees. He noted that the leave "shall not apply to essential employees, employees on a regular rotating shift or employees on sick leave."
The governor said in the proclamation that Carnival annually attracts hundreds of visitors, many of them family and friends of residents, thereby "affording the community the opportunity to play the role of goodwill ambassadors for the territory." According to a Government House release, Turnbull issued the administrative leave directive "to allow Virgin Islanders greater participation in Carnival activities and to enhance the celebration of Virgin Islands Carnival by all residents and visitors."
CARNIVAL LEAVE STARTS AT NOON FOOD FAIR DAY
The V.I. Carnival 2000 holidays for government workers in the St. Thomas-St. John District will start at noon on Food Fair day, Wednesday, May 3. There'll be administrative leave for the whole territory on the days of J'Ouvert, the Children's Parade and the Adults Parade — Thursday through Saturday, May 4-6.
In a proclamation issued Tuesday, Gov. Charles W. Turnbull authorized his commissioners and agency heads to grant such leave to non-essential employees. He noted that the leave "shall not apply to essential employees, employees on a regular rotating shift or employees on sick leave."
The governor said in the proclamation that Carnival annually attracts hundreds of visitors, many of them family and friends of residents, thereby "affording the community the opportunity to play the role of goodwill ambassadors for the territory." According to a Government House release, Turnbull issued the administrative leave directive "to allow Virgin Islanders greater participation in Carnival activities and to enhance the celebration of Virgin Islands Carnival by all residents and visitors."
In a proclamation issued Tuesday, Gov. Charles W. Turnbull authorized his commissioners and agency heads to grant such leave to non-essential employees. He noted that the leave "shall not apply to essential employees, employees on a regular rotating shift or employees on sick leave."
The governor said in the proclamation that Carnival annually attracts hundreds of visitors, many of them family and friends of residents, thereby "affording the community the opportunity to play the role of goodwill ambassadors for the territory." According to a Government House release, Turnbull issued the administrative leave directive "to allow Virgin Islanders greater participation in Carnival activities and to enhance the celebration of Virgin Islands Carnival by all residents and visitors."
INTERFAITH SERVICE ON WATER ISLAND
An Interfaith Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. April 6, on Water Island at the Honeymoon Beach Pavillion.
Rev. Wycherly Gumbs and Bishop George V. Murray will officiate at this gathering where people of all beliefs are invited to assemble and worship.
Ferry Service to Water Island will leave from the Crown Bay Marina by Tickles Restaurant at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. sharp.
For more information, call Mrs. Monroe at 775-4422.
Rev. Wycherly Gumbs and Bishop George V. Murray will officiate at this gathering where people of all beliefs are invited to assemble and worship.
Ferry Service to Water Island will leave from the Crown Bay Marina by Tickles Restaurant at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. sharp.
For more information, call Mrs. Monroe at 775-4422.
HURD TO SPEAK AT LWV LUNCHEON
U.S. Attorney James Hurd will be the guest speaker at the at the annual meeting of the League of Women Voters to be held starting with registration at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 15 at UVI's Marine Science Center, located on the lower campus, past the Federal Aviation Administration building.
Hurd is expected to discuss public corruption, according to League President Erva Denham.
The meeting will start at 9 a.m.
Dues for 2000-2001 are due as of the annual meeting and new board members will be elected.
A copy of The Call, the League's newsletter, will be mailed to League members and will contain the new slate of candidates.
For more information on registration and to make arrangements for lunch, call Eleanor Cerge at 776-9357.
Hurd is expected to discuss public corruption, according to League President Erva Denham.
The meeting will start at 9 a.m.
Dues for 2000-2001 are due as of the annual meeting and new board members will be elected.
A copy of The Call, the League's newsletter, will be mailed to League members and will contain the new slate of candidates.
For more information on registration and to make arrangements for lunch, call Eleanor Cerge at 776-9357.
NEW CZM COMMISSIONERS NOMINATED
With the exception of Austin "Babe" Monsanto, Gov. Charles W. Turnbull has replaced all the former Coastal Zone Management Commissioners on St. Thomas, including CZM Chairman Albert Paiewonsky who resigned in February.
Paiewonsky, who served more than 15 years as head of the St. Thomas committee as well as the Virgin Islands commission, said he had agreed to continue to serve until his replacement was nominated and confirmed.
Turnbull nominated Robert Mathes, former Licensing and Consumer Affairs commissioner, to replace Paiewonsky as chair of the commission.
Monsanto has been reappointed, which is good, according to Paiewonsky.
"'Babe' and I started together," Paiewonsky said. "He knows all the previous permits. It's good to have at least one person who has been on the commission for awhile."
Anthon Winston Adams was nominated to succeed William Newbold, whose term expired in 1995. Adams, a former public school superintendent, is project manager for the construction at Lockhart Elementary School that is being done by Heery International Inc.
Former St. Thomas Deputy Administrator Sarah M. "Peggy" Simmonds has been nominated to fill one of the vacant positions on the committee. Ida M. White, a retired educator, was nominated to fill the other vacancy.
Paiewonsky said he had scheduled a two-day seminar for late April, with the blessing of the administration, to train the new commission members. However, Paiewonsky said he now plans to reschedule it after the commissioners have been confirmed.
It is important for the new members to understand the CZM's goals, he said, and those should guide every decision.
What's most important? To maintain and preserve the environment, Paiewonsky said.
"There's always a cost for development," he said, but CZM's job is to see to it that "growth and development (are) balanced with the environment."
Paiewonsky, who served more than 15 years as head of the St. Thomas committee as well as the Virgin Islands commission, said he had agreed to continue to serve until his replacement was nominated and confirmed.
Turnbull nominated Robert Mathes, former Licensing and Consumer Affairs commissioner, to replace Paiewonsky as chair of the commission.
Monsanto has been reappointed, which is good, according to Paiewonsky.
"'Babe' and I started together," Paiewonsky said. "He knows all the previous permits. It's good to have at least one person who has been on the commission for awhile."
Anthon Winston Adams was nominated to succeed William Newbold, whose term expired in 1995. Adams, a former public school superintendent, is project manager for the construction at Lockhart Elementary School that is being done by Heery International Inc.
Former St. Thomas Deputy Administrator Sarah M. "Peggy" Simmonds has been nominated to fill one of the vacant positions on the committee. Ida M. White, a retired educator, was nominated to fill the other vacancy.
Paiewonsky said he had scheduled a two-day seminar for late April, with the blessing of the administration, to train the new commission members. However, Paiewonsky said he now plans to reschedule it after the commissioners have been confirmed.
It is important for the new members to understand the CZM's goals, he said, and those should guide every decision.
What's most important? To maintain and preserve the environment, Paiewonsky said.
"There's always a cost for development," he said, but CZM's job is to see to it that "growth and development (are) balanced with the environment."
HURD TO ADDRESS LWV ANNUAL MEETING
U.S. Attorney James Hurd will be the guest speaker at the at the annual meeting of the League of Women Voters to be held starting with registration at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 15 at UVI's Science Building.
Hurd is expected to discuss public corruption, according to League President Erva Denham.
The meeting will start at 9 a.m.
Dues for 2000-2001 are due as of the annual meeting and new board members will be elected.
A copy of The Call, the League's newsletter, will be mailed to League members and will contain the new slate of candidates.
For more information on registration and to make arrangements for lunch, call Eleanor Cerge at 776-9357.
Hurd is expected to discuss public corruption, according to League President Erva Denham.
The meeting will start at 9 a.m.
Dues for 2000-2001 are due as of the annual meeting and new board members will be elected.
A copy of The Call, the League's newsletter, will be mailed to League members and will contain the new slate of candidates.
For more information on registration and to make arrangements for lunch, call Eleanor Cerge at 776-9357.
