Sunset Advisory Commission

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Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Overview of Commission Charge

Boards already reviewed and Commission decisions to date

• BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:30 AM

Walk-through of 2019 Legislation

H.16 As introduced and Act 61 as enacted

• BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:00 AM

2020 Priorities and Agenda Planning for next Meeting

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Review of Boards

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Racial Equity Advisory Panel

• Andrea Brett, Chair, Racial Equity Advisory Panel
  
• Jason Broughton, State Librarian, Department of Libraries
  
• Hayden DuBlois, Constituent Services Manager and Policy Director, Governor's Office
  
• Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
  
• Theodore Kramer, Uniform Law Commission
  
• Carl Lisman, President, National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws
  
• Jason Maulucci, Director, Boards and Commissions, Governor’s Office
  
• Bruce Post, Chair, Board of Libraries
  
• Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  

2:00 PM

VSARA Registry

Committee Discussion

• Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Chief Records Officer, VT State Archives & Records Administration
  
• Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Review of Minutes from Last Meeting

• BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:30 AM

Agency of Education

Boards and Commissions

• Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
  

12:15 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

Vermont State Colleges

Boards and Commissions

• Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges System
  

2:15 PM

H.650 - An act relating to boards and commissions

• Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services & Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Jason Maulucci, Director, Boards and Commissions, Governor’s Office
  
• BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:45 PM

Commission Discussion

Categorizing Agency of Human Services Boards and Commissions

3:15 PM

Next Meeting

3:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Review of Notes from Last Meeting

10:30 AM

Agency of Human Services Central Office

Boards and Commissions

• Candace Morgan, Principal Assistant to the Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  

10:45 AM

Commission Discussion

11:00 AM

Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

Boards and Commissions

• Camille George, Acting Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Megan Tierney-Ward, Deputy Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  

12:15 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Commission Discussion

1:30 PM

Department of Mental Health

Boards and Commissions

• Frank Reed, Director of Mental Health Services, Department of Mental Health
  
• Cheryle Wilcox, Children's Team, Department of Mental Health
  

2:30 PM

Department of Corrections

Boards and Commissions

• Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
  
• Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
  
• Troy McAllister, Chair, Special Education Advisory Council
  
• Derek Miodownik, Restorative and Community Justice Executive, Department of Corrections
  

3:15 PM

Next Meeting

3:30 PM

Agenda

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Review of Notes from Last Meeting

• BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:30 AM

State Board of Education

Discussion of questionnaire submitted

11:15 AM

Agency of Education

Boards and Commissions; continued from August 21, 2019

• Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
  

11:45 AM

Council of Independent Schools

• Mark Tashjian, Chair, Council of Independent Schools
  

12:30 PM

Department of Vermont Health Access

Boards and Commissions:
1. Executive Committee to Advise the Director of the VT Blueprint for health
2. Blueprint for Health Expansion Design and Evaluation Committee
3. Blueprint for Health Payer Implementation Work Group
4. Drug Utilization Review Board
5. Clinical Utilization Review Board
6. Medicaid and Exchange Advisory Committee

• Nissa James, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  
• Jenney Samuelson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  

1:30 PM

Department for Children and Families

Boards and Commissions

• Pam Dalley, Director of Operations, Department for Children and Families
  

2:30 PM

Commission Discussion

2:45 PM

Horse Racing Commission

• Kristin Haas, State Vet, Director, Food Safety, Agency of Agriculture
  
• BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

Next Meeting

Review of DR 20-0152

3:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

State Board of Education

• John Carroll, Chair, State Board of Education
  
• Peter Peltz, Member, State Board of Education
  

10:30 AM

IT Fact Finding

Roundtable Discussion

• Rep. Timothy Briglin, Chair, House Committee on Energy and Technology
  
• Sen. Randy Brock, Vice Chair, Joint Information Technology Oversight Committee
  
• John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  
• Rep. Laura Sibilia, Chair, Joint Information Technology Oversight Committee
  
• Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:40 PM

Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)

• Andrea De La Bruere, Director of Client Services, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
  
• Jenney Samuelson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  

1:05 PM

E-911 Board

• Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  

1:30 PM

Property Parcel Data Advisory Board

• John Adams, Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
  

1:40 PM

Public Utility Commission

• Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  
• Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
  
• Jason Maulucci, Director, Boards and Commissions, Governor’s Office
  

1:55 PM

Web Portal Board

• John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  

2:10 PM

Department of Public Service

Telecom and Connectivity Advisory Board
Vermont Telecom Relay Service Advisory
Vermont Equipment Distribution Program Advisory Council

• Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
  

2:30 PM

Vermont Telecommunications and Connectivity Board

• Rep. Laura Sibilia, Chair, Joint Information Technology Oversight Committee
  
• Stephen Whitaker, Telecom/IT Planning and Accountability Advocate, Montpelier
  

2:45 PM

Review of Notes from Last Meeting

Draft Legislation

• BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:50 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, August 20, 2020

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.650 - An act relating to boards and commissions

Review of Commission's previous work

• BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:00 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Farm Viability Enhancement Board

• Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services & Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  

12:00 PM

Vermont Commission on Women

Continued discussion of allowed activities

• Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  

12:30 PM

Department of Public Safety

Marijuana for Symptom Relief Oversight Committee

• Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC)
  

1:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

Agency of Natural Resources

Boards and Commissions

2:45 PM

Next Steps

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Review Meeting Notes

from August 20, 2020 SAC Meeting

• BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:15 AM

Agency of Natural Resources

Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
Champion Land Transaction Citizen Advisory Council
Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
Governor's Snowmobile Council
National Forests Board
Northeast Forest Fire Protection Commission
Vermont Trails and Greenway Council
Maple Advisory Board

• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

9:45 AM

Agency of Natural Resources

Department of Environmental Conservation
Connecticut River Watershed Advisory Commission

• Marie Caduto, Vice Chair, Connecticut River Watershed Advisory Commission
  
• Chris Campany, Chair, Connecticut River Watershed Advisory Commission
  

10:15 AM

Agency of Natural Resources

Department of Environmental Conservation
Potable Wastewater Technical Advisory Committee

• Ernest Christianson, Program Manager, Regional Office, Drinking Water and Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

10:30 AM

Agency of Natural Resources

Department of Environmental Conservation
Petroleum Cleanup Fund Advisory Committee

• Matt Moran, Environmental Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

Agency of Natural Resources

Department of Environmental Conservation
VT Citizens Advisory Commission on Lake Champlain's Future

• Mark Naud , Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Commission on Lake Champlain's Future
  

11:30 AM

Agency of Natural Resources

Department of Environmental Conservation
Toxics Technical Advisory Board-see letter
Ground Water Coordinating Committee-see questionnaire

11:45 PM

Wrap-up and next meeting

Next SAC Meeting is October 21, 2020

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Approve Meeting Notes

from September 30, 2020 SAC meeting

• BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:15 AM

Boards and Commissions Registry

Updates

• Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Chief Records Officer, VT State Archives & Records Administration
  

9:45 AM

Agency of Natural Resources

Department of Environmental Conservation
Updated Connecticut River Watershed Advisory Commission Questionnaire

• Chris Campany, Chair, Connecticut River Watershed Advisory Commission
  
• Neil Kamman, Director, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

10:15 AM

Agency of Natural Resources

Department of Fish and Wildlife
Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon Commission
Endangered Species Committee
Fish and Wildlife Board
Green Mountain Conservation Camp Endowment Fund
Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact - Board of Compact Administrators
Migratory Waterfowl Advisory Committee
Champion Land Transaction Citizen Advisory Council

• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

Agency of Natural Resources

Department of Environmental Conservation
New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission

• Susan Sullivan, Executive Director, NE Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission
  

11:30 AM

Agency of Natural Resources

Department of Environmental Conservation
Ground Water Coordinating Committee

• Kasey Kathan, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

11:45 AM

Agency of Natural Resources

Department of Environmental Conservation
Connecticut River Valley Flood Control Commission

• Mike Misslin, Massachusetts Commission and Chair, Connecticut River Valley Flood Control Commission
  
• Gary Moore, Vermont Commissioner, Connecticut River Valley Flood Control Commission
  

12:30 PM

Wrap-up and next meeting

1:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, November 19, 2020

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Review Meeting Notes

from October 21, 2020 SAC Meeting

• BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:15 AM

Military Boards and Commissions

Vermont Veteran's Memorial Cemetery Advisory Board

• Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
  
• Jennifer Fitch, Acting Commissioner, Buildings & General Services
  

9:30 AM

Military Boards and Commissions

Vermont Veterans Fund Grants Committee

• Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  

9:35 AM

Military Boards and Commissions

Board of Armory Commissioners

• Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  

9:45 AM

Review

Draft Memos to Committees of Jurisdiction

• BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

Department of Public Safety

State Police Advisory Commission
Access Board
State Emergency Response Commission
Vermont Fire Service Training Council
Local Emergency (Response) Planning Committees
Elevator Safety Review Board
Law Enforcement Advisory Board
Animal Cruelty Investigation Advisory Board
Plumbers Examining Board
Electricians Licensing Board
Search and Rescue Council
Marijuana for Symptom Relief Oversight Committee
Review Board for Registered Cannabis Patients

• Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  

11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

Department of Public Safety

continued if needed

11:30 AM

Center for Crime Victims Services

Victims Compensation Board

• Robert Paolini, Chair, Victim's Compensation Board
  

11:45 AM

Center for Crime Victims Services

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Advisory Board
Vermont Council on Domestic Violence

• Kiona Heath, SANE Advisory Board
  
• Heather Holter, Coordinator, Vermont Council on Domestic Violence
  
• Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  

12:30 PM

Wrap-up and next meeting

1:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Review Meeting Notes

from November 19, 2020 SAC Meeting

• BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:15 AM

Human Rights Commission

• Bor Yang, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  

9:30 AM

Vermont Humanities Council

• Christopher Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council
  

9:45 AM

Vermont Arts Council

• Karen Mittelman, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  

10:00 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

• Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  

10:15 AM

Working Group on Conservation Easements

• Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  

10:30 AM

PreK-16 Council

• Tom Little, Vice President, General Counsel, and Assistant Secretary, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  

11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

Commission Discussion

Bill draft

• BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:30 PM

Wrap-up and next meeting

1:00 PM

Adjourn

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