2026-04-23 Merit Appeals Board Minutes

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Merit Appeals Board April 23, 2026 So, at this time, may I have a motion to close the meeting, so we can go into the hearing—and it’s a closed hearing as requested by the Appellant. MS. BOND: So moved. MR. THOMAS: Second. CHR. CABANAS: Thank you. Any discussion? If not, I’ll start a rollcall vote with Ms. Bond. MS. BOND: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Mr. Aguinaldo. MR. AGUINALDO: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Mr. Thomas. MR. THOMAS: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Ms. Cabanas—aye. Four ayes. Motion carried. We are going to secure the room. Mr. Yoshimoto will also step out—and our attorney, Mr. Smith, will oversee and provide guidance to the Board, as needed. MR. THOMAS: Chair, should we give an estimate to the people who are leaving, how long we might be at this first stage? I have a feeling it could be long. CHR. CABANAS: There are a number of witnesses that the County is calling, so I’m not able to give you a definitive time—time period. MR. RYAN THOMAS: Good morning. Yeah, so if I may assist as far as timing—the County, today, anticipates calling two witnesses and then questioning Mr. Ravey—so, give or take, we should be out here by noon. Thank you. RECESS: The Chair called for a recess at 9:11 a.m. RECONVENE: The meeting reconvened as 12:42 p.m. in open session. Communication No. 25-09, Received On November 14, 2025, From Appellant, Appealing A Recruitment And Examination Action By The Hawaiʻi County Human Resources Department; And Communication No. 25-09.01, Received On January 22, 2026, From Ryan K. Thomas, Deputy Corporation Counsel, On Behalf Of Appellee, Regarding Appellee’s Pre-Hearing Statement; Witness List; Exhibit List; Exhibits “A” – “M”; And Communication No. 25-09.02, Received On January 22, 2026, From Appellant, Regarding Appellant’s Written Statement And Submission Of Exhibits CHR. CABANAS: Okay. So now we are going back in open session to announce our decision in the matter of Mr. Ravey’s appeal hearing. Starting—I need a motion. Page 5