2015-05-13 Regular Session Minutes Board of Ethics

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Mr. De Lima: Ms. Sako the Finance Director is here. She's sitting behind me in the first row. Mr. Luke: Morning Madame Chair Kahakalau, Mr. Goodenow and Mr. Adams. The first thing I wanted to say is Ms. Kahakalau I wish you the very best in August. Sorry to hear that you have to undergo that procedure, but I hope everything turns out well. I thank the opportunity to speak on behalf of my client Mayor Billy Kenoi. We have addressed this, the Board regarding our position. I respect the decision of the Board that I've heard thus far to defer until appropriately addressed the issues pertaining to the gift disclosures. Mr. Adams: Sir. If I may. I think we're just introducing you at this time. You'll definitely have an opportunity to speak, but I think it would be after the petitioner has an opportunity. Mr. Luke; I guess I got ahead of myself. My name is Howard Luke. I'm an attorney and one of three individuals/attorneys in the State of Hawai`i representing our client and friend Mr. Billy Kenoi, the Mayor of Hawai`i County. Ms. Kahakalau: Mr. Hyland. Can youhear us? Mr. Hyland: Yes mame I can hear.. Ms. Kahakalau; We wanted to acknowledge that we have received your petition. Mr. Adams: If I could by the way. I would just note that in our rules the fact that it was received by the Board actually constitutes that receipt. We're acknowledging that here, but we did receive it back when it came to the Board. Ms. Kahakalau: If you would like to make your statement now. That would be great. Mr. Hyland: If I may ask Madame Chair. I sent email to Emily a copy of my testimony. Do you have that in front of you? Ms. Kahakalau: Yes we do sir. Mr. Hyland: Okay. If I may get this out of the way. If you could look at page 4. You will see that I have addressed although I did not cite it strictly as section 2-91.5 at the bottom of page 4. I addressed that issue and I assumed that's part of my petition. That the Mayor