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The motion was carried unanimously. <br />III. Approval of Addendum and/or Supplemental Agenda (10:02 AM) <br />Yadao: There is no addendum and/or supplemental agenda. <br />IV. Public Statements on Agenda Items (10:02 AM) <br />Yadao: Any statements from members of the public at this time? <br />There were no statements from members of the public. <br />V. Welcoming the New Director of the Department of Liquor Control, <br />Stacie Waltjen (10:03 AM) <br />Yadao: Is there any welcoming remarks or statements from the Commission? <br />Taniguchi: I'd like to welcome Stacie, congratulations on your new assignment, look <br />forward to working with you. <br />Waltjen: Thank you. <br />Nishimoto: I'd also like to congratulate Stacie, or Director Waltjen. It's always easy to <br />stay in a job that is comfortable but change brings opportunity for new experiences and <br />growth, and I wish you all the success in your tenure as the Director. <br />Waltjen: Thank you. <br />Greenwell: I'd like to thank Stacie for accepting the job and carrying on, appreciate it, <br />thank you. <br />Waltjen: Thank you. <br />Venture: I'm looking forward to the rest of my term with you as the Director. <br />Waltjen: Thank you. <br />Waltjen: I would just like to say, you know thank you, Happy New Year. As you folks <br />all know, I'm excited and honored to be assuming the role of Director, big shoes to fill <br />with former Director Takase, but I am up for the challenge, and I'm just looking forward <br />to a great 2026, so thank you. <br />MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2026 - HILO PAGE 4 OF 41 <br />