House Committee on Corrections and Institutions (Room 33)

Friday, February 9, 2018

8:30 AM

Forensic Unit

Discussion with DOC and DMH in regards to forensic unit definition, jurisdictions, and population

• Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:45 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

Discussion regarding Housing Conservation Project success, and Return on Investment

• Siobhah smith, VLT
• Tony Brault, Troy Beef Farmers
• Elizabeth Bridgewater, Executive Director, Windham and Windsor Housing Trust
• Kathy Beyer, Vice President for Development, Housing Vermont

11:30 AM

Capital Budget Adjustment

Discussion regarding funding and project management for the Rutland Asa Bloomer Building and the Marble Valley Correctional Facility Wall repair

• John Hebert, Director of Operation and Maintenance, Buildings & General Services
• Brian Terhune, Buildings Engineer, Buildings & General Services

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:30 PM

H.615 - An act relating to prohibiting the use of drones near correctional facilities

• Michael Touchette, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
• Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
• Kurt Kuehl, General Counsel, Department of Corrections