2025-12-15 Liquor Commission Minutes Hilo (Special Meeting)

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Kuali`i: Hi, good morning, my name is Jennifer Kuali`i, I'm here to support Stacie Waltjen as the next Director of the Liquor Department. I have known Stacie for a number of years, I have worked with her for a few years at Corporation Counsel and can attest to her attention to detail, her enthusiasm, her well-rounded knowledge, and looking at the big picture on any matter that comes before her. She is also a very easy person to get along with, easy to talk to, and well -liked by a lot of people. So, I am here in support of Stacie as the next Director for the Liquor Department. Thank you. Okabe: Any other testimony? There was no further public testimony. IV. Unfinished Business (09:11 AM) 1. Referral for Executive Session Regarding the Selection Process for the New Director of the Department of Liquor Control The Commission anticipates convening an executive meeting pursuant to Sections 92-4 and 92-5(a)(4) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, for the purpose of consulting with the Commission's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities, as it relates to the selection process for the new Director of the Department of Liquor Control. A 2/3 vote of the members present is necessary to hold an executive meeting, pursuant to Section 92-4(a) of the Hawaii Revised Statues, as amended. Okabe: Not yet? Takase: Let's just go into the interview of the candidates. V. New Business (09:12 AM) Okabe: Commissioners, all of you have received the packet right now, and you have the opportunity to review the packet. Before we begin the next agenda item, would like to make sure all the Commissioners can evaluate all candidates fairly and impartially based on their merit, qualifications, and fitness for the position, and can make a decision in the best interest of the Department. If any Commissioners have any concerns, please let me know the general nature of your concerns at this time. If there are none, we will move on to the next agenda item. There was no discussion by the Commission. MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING SPECIAL MEETING - MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025 - HILO PAGE 5 OF 35