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<br />Merit Appeals Board November 21, 2025 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />RECONVENE: The meeting reconvened at 9:38 a.m. in open session. <br /> <br />Informational Briefing/Update From Deputy Attorney General Trisha C. Gibo Concerning <br />The Matters Listed Below (Items A, B, And C). The Briefing/Update Is Limited To The <br />Status Of The Appeals Only And Shall Not Include The Discussion, Details, Or Merits Of <br />The Appeals (Executive Session: The Merit Appeals Board Anticipates Convening One Or <br />More Executive Meetings Regarding The Above Matters (Items A, B, And C), Pursuant To <br />HRS Sections 92-4, 92-5(a)(2) And 92-5(a)(4), For The Purpose Of Evaluating An Officer <br />Or Employee Of The County Of Hawaiʻi, Where The Consideration Of Matters Affecting <br />Privacy Will Be Involved And Consulting With The Board’s Attorney On Questions And <br />Issues Pertaining To The Board’s Powers, Duties, Privileges, Immunities, And Liabilities. <br />A 2/3 Vote Of The Members Present Pursuant To HRS Section 92-4 Is Necessary To Hold <br />An Executive Meeting) <br /> <br />A. Communication No. 25-02.10, Received On October 27, 2025, From Deputy Attorney <br />General Trisha C. Gibo, Requesting To Provide An Informal Update Concerning The <br />Following Matter: APP Kaye V. Merit Appeals Board (MAB) – Stipulation To Dismiss <br />Notice Of Appeal To Circuit Court Filed On April 9, 2025, With Prejudice And Order <br />(3CCV-25-0000139); And APP Kaye V. Merit Appeals Board – Amended Notice Of <br />Briefing And Oral Arguments Schedule (3CCV-25-0000139). Reference: MAB <br />Communication Nos. 24-14 And 25-02 <br /> <br />B. Communication No. 25-03.16, Received On October 27, 2025, From Deputy Attorney <br />General Trisha C. Gibo, Requesting To Provide An Information Update Concerning The <br />Following Matter: PPC133 Tony Enriquez In The Matter Of Merit Appeals Board – <br />Order Granting Petitions For Intervention; Notice Of Hearing On The Petition For <br />Declaratory Ruling (Case No. 25-DR-00-133). Reference: MAB Communication <br />Nos. 24-13 And 25-03 <br /> <br />C. Communication No. 25-08, Received On November 13, 2025, From Deputy Attorney <br />General Trisha C. Gibo, Requesting To Provide An Information Update Concerning The <br />Following Matter: SCWC Loyola V. County Of Hawaiʻi (SCWC-22-0000641) ((1) <br />Application For Writ Of Certiorari From The June 27, 2025 \[Dkt.54\] Summary Disposition <br />Order Of The Intermediate Court Of Appeals 2) Appellee-Appellee County Of Hawaiʻi <br />Response To Application For Writ Of Certiorari From The June 27, 2025 \[Dkt.54\] <br />Summary Disposition Order Of The Intermediate Court Of Appeals, Filed On September <br />25, 2025 \[Dkt.1\]; And 3) Appellant’s Reply To Appellee Appellee-Appellee County Of <br />Hawaiʻi Response To Application For Writ Of Certiorari From The June 27, 2025 \[Dkt.54\] <br />Summary Disposition Order Of The Intermediate Court Of Appeals, Filed On September <br />25, 2025 \[Dkt.1\]) <br /> <br />CHR. CABANAS: Welcome back, everyone. It is now 9:38 a.m. and the Merit Appeals Board <br />is back in open session. All four Board members are present with our Secretary, Glynis Yamada. <br />In the gallery we have Mr. Ted Hong, Esquire: and our attorneys from the Office of the <br />Page 9 <br /> <br /> <br />