2012-02-02 Windward Planning Commission Minutes

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from the Pahoa Cash and Carry Store employee's parking lot at Nānāwale Homesteads, Pāhoa, Puna, Hawai‘i, TMK: 1-5-011:008 & 009. The Commission took this item up at 10:10 a.m. with 8 people from the public in attendance. (SEE EXHIBIT B) MINUTES - The Commission took up the following at this time, 11:34 a.m. Approval of Minutes of the January 5, 2012 meeting - It was moved by Commissioner Ishibashi, seconded by Commissioner Au, and unanimously carried by a voice vote that the minutes be approved as circulated. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS – The Commission took up the following under administrative matters at this time, 11:35 a.m. Appeals and Lawsuits - Mr. Arai noted that at the next meeting he and the Commission’s attorney will be providing an update and briefing of outstanding appeals and lawsuits involving the Commission. Residency Requirement - Commissioner Au questioned what would occur if a Commissioner moves out of his/her district. Mr. Arai said he needs to have this question looked into further. Mr. Torigoe noted generally in the past it did not instantly disqualify a Commissioner wherein a Commissioner would continue until it is challenged or until they can have the vacancy filled, noting clearly the Planning Department would want to fill the position as soon as possible with someone who is in compliance with the residency requirement. ANNOUNCEMENTS – Ms. Leithead Todd informed the Commission that the nominations of Raylene Moses and Ronald Gonzalez to the Windward Planning Commission have been forwarded to the County Council for confirmation. ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business, the Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 11:33 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Sharon M. Nomura, Secretary A T T E S T Zendo Kern, Chairman Windward Planning Commission 3