2020-12-16 Merit Appeals Board Minutes

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Merit Appeals Board December 16, 2020 CHR. NAMAHOE: Mr. Ventura, second. All in favor? AYES: Board Members Chillingworth, Hughes, Ventura, and Chair Namahoe — 4 NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. CHR. NAMAHOE: Thank you very much. Okay, so we've read it into the record. These are the deadlines for the appeal hearing to be that will take place on February 10th. Thank you. Okay. Thank you very much for your patience to the item at -hand. 10:00 A.M. Hearing re Communication 20-01 Communication No. 20-01, Received On July 24, 2020, From Appellant, Appealing A Recruitment And Examination Action (Non -Selection From The Police Recruit Process) By The Hawaii County Police Department; And Communication No. 20-01.01, Received On October 28, 2020, From Appellant, Regarding A Summary Disposition Order And Expungement Certificate Concerning Operating Vehicle Under The Influence Of An Intoxicant; And Communication No. 20-01.02, Received On October 28, 2020, From Appellant, Regarding A Request For Information Through The County Of Hawaii Department Of Human Resources Concerning The Police Department, Police Commission, And Merit Appeals Board; And Communication No. 20-01.03, Received On October 30, 2020, Regarding County's (Appellee's) Witness And Exhibit List; Certificate Of Service; And Communication No. 20-01.04, Received On November 2, 2020, From Appellant, Regarding A Request Of Release Of Information Concerning The Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) Administered By The Hawaii County Police Department; And Communication No. 20-01.05, Received On November 16, 2020, Regarding Appellant's Rebuttal/Witness And Explanation With Evidence Provided (Executive Session: The Merit Appeals Board Anticipates Convening One Or More Executive Meetings Regarding The Above Matters, Pursuant To HRS Sections 92-4, 92-5(A)(2) And 92-5(A)(4), For The Purpose Evaluating An Officer Or Employee Of The County Of Hawaii, Where The Consideration Of Matters Affecting Privacy Will Be Involved And Consulting With The Board's Attorney On Questions And Issues Pertaining To The Board's Powers, Duties, Privileges, Immunities, And Liabilities. A 2/3 Vote Pursuant To HRS Section 92-4 Is Necessary To Hold An Executive Meeting CHR. NAMAHOE: This hearing is on the appeal filed by Mr. Reed Shook. We need to know may I have it read into the record again, who is present. Starting with the Appellant. MR. SHOOK: Reed K. Shook. CHR. NAMAHOE: Thank you. Page 5