2010-02-03 Windward Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES – At12:42 p.m., the Commission took up the following minutes: January 6, 2010 – It was moved by Commissioner Domingo and seconded by Commissioner Au that the minutes be approved. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all members in attendance. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS – The following were discussed under administrative matters at 11:43 p.m.: Hu Honua Contested Case (SMA 221) –Mr. Darrow said the Hearings Officer, who is currently reviewing all the submitted documents, will have 45 days after the close of the hearing to submit his proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision and Order to the Commission, noting the Hearings Officer has not indicated when the hearing will be closed. The Chair expressed his concern on the length of time it is taking the Hearings Officer to submit his proposed findings. Director Leithead Todd said the length of time for submitting a proposed findings had never been an issue before but now that it is, she is currently looking into specific guidelines to submit to future Hearing Officers regarding timelines, to which the Chair commended the Director for taking this initiative. Hazard Mitigation Workshop – Mr. Larry Brown informed the Commission of the Hazard th Mitigation workshop set for February 16 at 8:15 a.m. at Schulz Sliding Training Center. Commissioner Domingo expressed his concern on whether this workshop met the sunshine law as it was not published in the newspaper. The Director felt the Commission can attend this type of educational workshop, as long as there are no breakout sessions. Ms. Mecklenburg agreed with the Director and stated she would advise against breakout sessions. ADJOURNMENT – The being no further business, the Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sharon M. Nomura, Secretary Windward Planning Commission A T T E S T: Zendo Kern, Chairman WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION 3