2022-01-14 Merit Appeals Board Minutes

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Merit Appeals Board CHR. CABANAS: Ms. Cabanas—aye. January 14, 2022 We have four ayes, one excused—who is Mr. Charlie Kunz, he's absent today. Thank you very much, everyone. Director's Report (Item 8) CHR. CABANAS: Following the agenda, there is no "Director's Report," however, Mr. Leopoldino, our Acting Director of Human Resources has issued a memorandum to the Board and I will read it. It is dated January 13, 2022, on his unavailability to attend the Merit Appeals Board meeting on January 14, 2022 which is today—due to his participation in an interest arbitration hearing scheduled during the week of January 11 through the 14, 2022. And it says: "It is with regret to inform you that I will be unable to attend the Merit Appeals Board meeting scheduled on Friday, January 14, 2022. My participation is required at the Hawaii Fire Fighters Association interest arbitration hearing scheduled from January 11 through 14d', 2022. As part of the Employer group we are engaged with the Union and appointed arbitrators concerning the terms to be included in a new collective bargaining agreement. I appreciate your understanding and I look forward to joining you at the Merit Appeals Board meeting scheduled on February 2nd, 2022." Let the record show that we are receiving and filing the director's memo, dated January 13, 2022 (SEE ATT. A). Schedule Next Meeting Date (Item 9) CHR. CABANAS: At this time, can we schedule the next meeting date—and we have looked at February 2nd on the availability of all Board members. So, this would be at 10 o'clock in the oh, I'm sorry -9 o'clock. Thank you, Board members. So, the next meeting date February 2nd at 9 in the Hilo Council Chambers of the Hawaii County Building. May I have a motion to schedule this meeting date for February 2nd at 9 a.m.? MR. VENTURA: So moved. CHR. CABANAS: Thank you, Mel. Do I have a second? MS. DE SOTO: Second. CHR. CABANAS: Thank you, Kate. Any discussion? If not, I will start rollcall vote with Mr. Ventura. Page 7