2014-04-09 Board of Ethics Minutes

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Mr. Balsis: Are there any other questions for Ms. Leithead-Todd? I understand that you have another meeting to go to. Ms. Leithead-Todd: DHHL. Mr. Balsis: So I want to thank you for coming in and speaking, and answering questions, and discussing this matter. So thank you, and you’re excused and we’re going to continue on. Ms. Leithead-Todd: Thank you. It may be a good time to look at Code amendments. Mr. Balsis: Touché. Thank you again. Ms. Leithead-Todd: Thank you. Mr. Balsis recognized Ku Kahakalau, new member to the Board of Ethics. 2. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC There were no statements from the public. 3. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 12, 2014 Motion and vote: Mr. Balsis moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Henricks seconded the motion, and all members voted aye. 4. COMMUNICATIONS a. Correspondence to the Board dated March 10, 2014 from Duane Kanuha, Planning Director, requesting that the Board expedite their findings regarding the representation of Petition by a former County employee before the Windward Planning Commission. Mr. Balsis inquired if there was a petition on the agenda regarding the correspondence. Ms. Schoen explained a petition regarding the correspondence was not on the agenda, and that a petition was not received from Jamae Kawauchi, the former County employee referenced in the correspondence. Mr. Balsis requested that Ms. Schoen prepare a letter to Mr. Kanuha informing him that the Board did not receive a petition from Jamae Kawauchi. b. Correspondence to the Board dated March 12, 2014 from the Cost of Government Commission requesting feedback. Mr. Balsis noted that the deadline to respond had passed. Ms. Schoen informed the Board that the Cost of Government Commission would consider the Board’s feedback when it is presented to them. Mr. Balsis requested that the Board Members submit their comments to Ms. 7