2008-07-16 Board of Ethics Minutes Regular Session

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b. Ongoing discussion on the Sunshine Law. Ms. Schoen stated that she had nothing new at this time on the Sunshine Law. Ms. Lum had a question regarding emails and whether they were like other correspondence as far as the Sunshine Law. Ms. Schoen said that the Sunshine Law was designed to ensure that their meetings are as open as possible. However, emails from the Corporation Counsel to the Board are considered confidential. Some emails, however, come from the outside and can be placed on the agenda, open to the public, as communications. She said that the issue of emails has become a big matter, as some have been inadvertently released or sent to the wrong person. People need to be careful with emails. Motion and vote: Ms. Lum moved to enter into Executive Session to review confidential financial disclosures. Ms. Nicholson seconded the motion, and all members voted aye. Executive Session was entered at 11:20 a.m. (Minutes of Executive Session are separate.) Regular Session was re- entered at 11:25 a.m. a. Review of Confidential Financial Disclosure Forms filed pursuant to Section 2- 91.1(d), Hawai 'i County Code, by County board and commission members, where personal matters will be reviewed. Motion and vote: Ms. Nicholson moved to accept and file the three disclosures reviewed, on David Drury, Joel Gimpel, and Gary Yoshiyama. Ms. Lum seconded the motion and all members voted aye. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Chair announced the next meeting of the Board as being set for August 13, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at the Department of Liquor Control's conference room at 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 230, Hilo. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion and vote: Ms. Lum moved to adjourn, Ms. Nicholson seconded the motion, and. all members voted aye. The meeting adjourned at 11:26 a.m. Respectfully submitted: Mary E6trosson, Secretary 22