2010-01-12 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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It was confirmed with Mr. Domino that he will have another discussion with the Commission once the final draft has been completed. Commissioner Ogin reiterated his opinion that the government needs more community members, such as sign makers and business tenants, to get involved in this process so as not to limit their creativity in designing signs. 2.Implementing the Architectural Design Guidelines in the “Master Plan for Kailua-Kona” within the Kailua Village Special District. The Chair suggested that this agenda item be postponed to a future meeting due to the absence of Commissioner Harris-Glade who requested this discussion. There were no objections. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1.Election of Vice Chair. It was brought to the Commission’s attention that Commissioner Harris-Glade who was nominated for vice chair at the last meeting, officially completed his term on December 31, 2009, and that, although he is to continue his service until his replacement has been appointed, it is advised that the Commission elect someone whose term still remains. The Chair nominated Commissioner Bleck to be vice chair. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Ogin and unanimously affirmed by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. Commissioner Bleck accepted the nomination. 2.Approval of Minutes of the Meetings of November 24, 2009 and December 8, 2009. It was moved by Commissioner Ogin and seconded by Commissioner Kern that the minutes of both November 24, 2009 and December 8, 2009 meetings be approved as circulated. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Chair announced that the Commission will implement a procedure effective immediately where all Commissioners are to inform the staff of their availability for an upcoming meeting in one week advance, which will allow the staff to determine whether or not there is a quorum in time to notify the applicants and the public. Mr. Mark informed the Commission that Corporation Counsel has sent a memorandum to the Mayor for his consideration, with the names of 19 candidates specifically for this Commission. 3