03-15-17 Regular Session Minutes

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Motion and Vote: Mr. Adams moved to accept the informal advisory opinion. Mr. Goodenow seconded the motion. All members vote aye. c. Petition No. 2017-04: Review draft informal advisory opinion regarding a petition from Naomi O'Dell, to determine compliance with Section 2-83(c)(1) of the Hawaii County Code because her husband is an independent contractor who would like to submit an invitation for bid for Bid No. 3342, Tree Trimming for the Department of Public Works. Ms. Kahakalau: Moving on to Petition No. 2017-04. Mr. Adams: I move acceptance of the informal advisory opinion for Petition No. 2017-04. Mr. Goodenow: Second. Ms. Kahakalau: Any discussion? I call for the question...all in favor say aye...any opposed? So that is also unanimously carried. Motion and Vote: Mr. Adams moved to accept the informal advisory opinion. Mr. Goodenow seconded the motion. All members voted aye. d. Petition No. 2017-05: Review draft informal advisory opinion regarding a petition from Belinda Castillo Hall, to determine whether a proposed provision by HFFA concerning uniforms and helmets would be in violation of Section 2-83(b) of the Hawaii County Code. Mr. Yoshimoto: Ms. Kahakalau: Mr. Goodenow: Mr. Adams: Mr. Goodenow: Madame Chair I have an update. Just prior to the hearing today...actually two things. On March 17, Board members have a letter from James Koshiba regarding this petition basically stating that this matter is not an issue as far as the collective bargaining agreement process is going...and just prior to today's hearing I received a phone call from Joe Kamelamela on behalf of the petitioner indicating that they wish to withdraw the petition on this matter. Thank you very much Counsel...so at this point do...there's no action required then or do we need to do something... We already made.... So for the purposes of discussion. I move acceptance of the informal advisory opinion of 2017-05. Second. 4