2025-03-13 Merit Appeals Board Minutes

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Merit Appeals Board March 13, 2025 B) Communication No. 25-02, Received February 18, 2025, From Deputy Attorney General James E. Halvorson, Transmitting The "Finding Of Fact And Conclusions Of Law; Decision And Order," Concerning The Appeal Hearings Held On January 16 And January 30, 2025, Regarding Communication No. 24-14, Received On September 12, 2024, From Appellant, Appealing The Following Action By The Fire Department: Recruitment And Examination (Board Action Required: Approval Of The Finding Of Fact And Conclusions Of Law; Decision And Order); and Communication No. 25-02.01, Received On February 20, 2025, From Ted H. S. Hong, Esquire, On Behalf Of Appellant, Requesting This Matter Be Delayed Until His Arrival At The Meeting — Exhibit "l" (Due To A Scheduling Conflict) (Note: The Communications Listed Above Were Postponed To Its Next Meeting Scheduled For March 13, 2025); and Communication No. 25-02.02, Received On March 5, 2025, From Deputy Attorney General James E. Halvorson, Transmitting A Revised "Finding Of Fact, Conclusions Of Law, And Order." The Revisions Were Discussed And Approved At The Merit Appeals Board Meeting Held On February 25, 2025 (Board Action Required: Approval Of The Revised Finding Of Fact, Conclusions Of Law, And Order) (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 Of 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 Of The Members Present Pursuant To HRS Section 92-4 Is Necessary To Hold An Executive Meeting (Previously taken out of order.) Announcements (Item 9) CHR. CABANAS: So, moving along on our agenda are "Announcements." And so, Gay, we really appreciate your service to the Merit Appeals Board and we have a letter drafted for you, which Glynis will mail —and which all three of us have signed. "We are very grateful for your service as a member of the Merit Appeals Board. It has been a great pleasure to have worked with you on the Board. Your commitment to uphold the merit system while being fair in the meetings and appeal hearings are greatly valued. We wish you good health, much happiness, and success in your future endeavors. With sincerest gratitude" signed by Niel, Suzi, and myself. MS. MATHEWS: And I noticed that J and Glynis didn't sign it. CHR. CABANAS: That's because they're going to give you a big hug. MS. MATHEWS: It has been a blast. It really has. And poor J and Glynis have actually survived me. I think that saidI don't sit quietly in the corner as these two found out early. Page 26