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<br /> <br /> Blank Page 1 of 1 <br /> <br /> <br /> Murashige, Laura <br /> - <br /> From: Ann Fukuhara CPA MBA, Inc. [ann.fukuhara@hawaiiantel.net] <br /> Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2006 11:55 AM as dCT 30 po <br /> <br /> To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us <br /> Cc: Safarik, Gary <br /> Subject: Testimony in Support of Bill 258 Draft 2 <br /> <br /> <br /> Dear Chair and Members of the Hawai'i County Council: <br /> <br /> I am in support of Bill 258 Draft 2 and commend Councilman Holschuh and his staff for their hard work on this <br /> bill and for contacting all interested parties for the purpose of building consensus. This is a very fair and <br /> carefully drafted bill that captures the spirit of protecting the public by preventing significant degradation of the <br /> quality of life by limiting noise emitted by uncontrolled domestic animals. <br /> Specifically, the bill broadens the definition of animal nuisance with the inclusion of farm animals and other <br /> domestic animals who, in addition to dogs, have the ability to create noise that disrupts rest, recreation and <br /> sleep. This bill resolves the issue of how violators should be penalized as well as how "victims" of this <br /> nuisance are now allowed specific relief and recourse. <br /> I have resided in the Keaau district for over 22 years and have had the privilege of living in a very peaceful <br /> and quiet neighborhood. However, in the advent of growth in this area, it is virtually impossible to not have <br /> neighbors with animals. I have, during my 22 years, endured barking dogs howling, goats crying through the <br /> night and most recently roosters that crow at the top of their lungs from 2:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and <br /> intermittently throughout the remaining day. <br /> <br /> It is with my hope that neighbors who believe it is their right to have these animals grasp that the burden of <br /> this nuisance lies with the owners and not the recipients. The recipients of this nuisance should not have <br /> their lives disrupted due to the lack of management by their owners or suffer any retaliation for a complaint. <br /> I whole heartedly support this bill and respectfully request that all Council Members also support this bill in the <br /> interest of residents who enjoy a wonderful and beautiful quality of life the Big Island has provided to <br /> its citizens. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> <br /> Ann Fukuhara <br /> 714 Kanoelchua Avenue <br /> PO Box 6691 <br /> I Lilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Tclcphonc 808.961.5532 <br /> Fax: 808.934.8589 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Gomm, No. 7 -1 S . <br /> Ref. To:e._.- rturi~~ <br /> Ref. Dote OCT 31 Za <br /> <br /> <br /> 10/30/2006 ^ b A <br />