REP AWESC 002 2017/08/01 (2016-2018)

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE,WATER AND ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY DATE: August 1, 2017 Re: Communication No. 359 PLACE: Council Chambers Hilo, Hawai`i TIME: 9:31 a.m. Council Chair and Members Hawai`i County Council Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 Your Committee on Agriculture, Water and Energy Sustainability, to which was referred Communication No. 359, reports as follows: Communication No. 359,transmitted by Mayor Harry Kim, dated July 13, 2017,nominates James O'Keefe of Council District 3 to the County of Hawai`i Game Management Advisory Commission. The motion to approve the nomination of James O'Keefe was made by Council Member Eoff, and seconded by Council Member Lee Loy. As introduced by Ms. Rose Bautista, Executive Assistant to Mayor Harry Kim, Mr. O'Keefe has been a resident of Hawai`i for the past 47 years, is an Electronic Technician for the County of Hawai`i Department of Water Supply, and former owner of longtime business, O'Keefe and Sons. An avid hunter and sports enthusiast and active member of our community, nominee O'Keefe volunteers as the Chief Range Safety Officer instructor and basic shotgun instructor for the County of Hawai`i Parks and Recreation Department. Nominee O'Keefe wasresent and thanked the Committee for the opportunity, noting his p immense background in firearms and safety and eagerness to work with the commission and community in fulfilling the mission of the Game Management Advisory Commission. Nominee O'Keefe is affiliated with the Republican Party and if confirmed, he will serve a term ending December 31, 2019. Committee Chair Tim Richards indicated that safety is paramount relative to gun use and game management, and nominee O'Keefe would be an asset to the commission. Committee members noted their support to the same testament. Chair Richards provided that due to Mr. O'Keefe's presence today, it was not required for him to attend the upcoming confirmation Council meeting. AWESC Report No. 2