2006-03-08 Board of Ethics Minutes regular

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Board went next to Unfinished Business, Item 6 on the Agenda, pending the arrival of John D. Kim, Deputy Corporation Counsel from Maui, special counsel whose presence is required to address Petition No. 2005 -08. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Petition No. 2006 -01: Review of draft Informal Advisory Opinion regarding Lincoln Ashida's petition seeking an opinion concerning the appointment of Claude Onizuka to the Hawaii County Liquor Commission. At the February 8, 2006, the Board found that Mr. Onizuka's appointment to and service with the Hawaii County Liquor Commission, while employed by Ocean Side 1250, does not present a conflict of interest. Motion to adopt the Informal Advisory Opinion was made by Ms. Lum, seconded by Mr. Inouye; all members voted aye, motion carried. b. Petition No. 2005 -04: Review of draft Informal Advisory Opinion regarding Richard Ganigan's petition on an alleged conflict of interest involving training and promoting of employees within the Department of Public Works. The board reviewed the draft informal advisory opinion which concluded that Mr. Hiram Keliikoa and Mr. Harry Jose did not violate Sections 2- 83(b)(2) through (4) and 2 -84 (b) of the Hawaii County Code of Ethics ( "HCCE "). Motion to adopt the informal advisory opinion was made by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Inouye; all members voted aye, motion carried. Petition Nos. 2005 -09 and 2005 -10: Review of draft Informal Advisory Opinion regarding Robert Cambra's and Richard Gilman's petitions on alleged unfair treatment and conflict of interest involving training and promoting of employees within the Department of Public Works. The board reviewed the draft informal advisory opinion which concluded that Mr. Hiriam Keliikoa and Mr. Stanley Nakasone did not violate Sections 2 -83(2) through (4), and 2 -84 (b) of the HCCE. Motion to adopt the informal advisory opinion was made by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Inouye; all members voted aye, motion carried. 2