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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PLANNING DATE: January 31, 2012 Re: Comm. 530 PLACE: Council Chambers Hilo, Hawai`i TIME: 10:31 a.ni. Council Chair and Members Hawai`i County Council Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Comm. 530, reports as follows: Communication No. 530, from Mayor Billy Kenoi, dated January 9, 2012, requests confirmation of the appointment of Nominee Ms. Susan L. Lee Loy of Council District 4 to the County of Hawai`i Water Board. Ms. Lee Loy is a lifelong resident of Hawai`i. Since 1994, she has worked for several local offices as a legal assistant and planner, which she continues to do with her current employer. the Law Office of Ted Hong. Ms. I,ee Loy is the secretary of Kamehameha School's PTO, and a member of Waiakeawaena's PTA, where she also coaches their Robotic Team. She is not affiliated with any political party; and if confirmed, will serve a term to expire on December 31, 2016. Ms. Charmaine Shigemura, Executive Assistant to Mayor Kenoi, introduced the applicant, Ms. Lee Loy, who was present at the Hilo Chambers. Ms. Lee Loy stated that she is a resident of District 4 and enjoys raising her family there. She is eager to serve the community and considers it noble work. She also stated she believes everyone should do some kind of community service or volunteer work. Council Member Onishi stated the Ms. Lee Loy is from his district and he has known her for a long time. He further stated that he supports this nomination and that it would add a woman to the Water Board. Committee Chair Hoffmann also confirmed that she would be the only woman on the Board and expressed his support of her nomination. Council Member Ikeda related that he has known Ms. Lee Loy for a longtime and has worked with her in the past. Ile also expressed his full support of her nomination and thanked her for her community service. Council Member Bias also thanked Ms. Lee Loy for her volunteer work and for being involved in the community. Council Member Yoshimoto affirmed Ms. Lee Loy's knowledge and experience as a planner would benefit the Water Board and is in strong support of her nomination. Council Member Pilago also voiced his strong support of this nomination and thanked Ms. Lee Loy for her community service. PC Rept. No.: 40